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The Life of Abraham: Genesis 12-22

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The LIfe of Abraham

On Sunday, January 29th, we return to the book of Genesis for our new sermon series, The Life of Abraham: Genesis 12-22. Last winter we considered our beginnings in Genesis 1-11, finding that though life originates in glory, things descend swiftly into sin and chaos. This winter we turn to God’s mission to reclaim his corrupted creation. It’s a project that takes form through the family of a man from Mesopotamia, Abraham.

Themes of calling, mission, and faith emerge in Abraham’s life and become the fabric of the rest of Scripture. In Abraham’s calling, we can hear God’s call to us. By Abraham’s example, we meet the way of faith. Most importantly, through Abraham we are pointed to Jesus. Abraham’s seed, through whom God’s blessings pour forth to all the world, is Jesus Christ (Gal 3:16; Rom 4:17). Therefore, through Abraham God begins applying the balm of salvation to a wicked and weary world: by faith, not perfection, we can be reconciled to God.

Calling, mission, faith—and promises that come true only in Jesus— these are the themes of Abraham’s life. And they must become the fabric of ours.

SERMON NOTES FOR SMALL GROUPS

LENT BREAK

Series Sermons

 

Sunday, March 26, 2023

The Rev. Sam Ferguson

March 19, 2023

the Rev. John Frederick

March 12, 2023

the Rev. Sam Ferguson

MARCH 5, 2023

the Rev. Sam Ferguson

 

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

the Rev. Sam Ferguson

 

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

the Rev. Sam Ferguson

 

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

the Rev. Sam Ferguson

 

January 29, 2023

the Rev. Sam Ferguson

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The Servant King & The King's Servants: A Study in Mark 1 -10

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Sermon Series Guidebook

At a deep level the Gospel of Mark is all about seeing—seeing who we are, seeing who Jesus is, seeing what God’s kingdom is really like. This persistent theme of seeing but not perceiving highlights a daunting fact about our human condition: spiritual blindness.

To the spiritually blind, Mark seems to be suggesting the following posture to his readers, which I commend to you:

First, learn from Blind Bartimaeus. To Jesus’ question, “What do you want me to do for you,” he replies, “Rabbi, let me recover my sight” (10:51). Not insignificantly, this is the last miracle Jesus performs in Mark. It screams to the reader, “Pray that you too may recover your sight!”

Second, note well the theme of childlikeness in the middle of Mark: “Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it” (10:15; 9:36-37; 42; 10:13-16). With the wide and innocent eyes of a child, look to Jesus with humility.

Finally, there is the crucial lesson from the centurion at the cross. “Seeing that in this way Jesus breathed his last, he said, ‘Truly this man was the Son of God!’” (15:39). Other than the opening line of Mark, this is the only time a human uses this divine title for Jesus. It’s no accident. You cannot truly see Jesus unless you are looking at him from the foot of the cross. The Cross of Christ brings all things into proper focus.

As you read the following passages from Mark’s Gospel and follow along in this series, do so from beneath the cross. Lay your expectations, assumptions and ambitions at the Lord’s feet. Humbly acknowledge that you need a Savior whose way is different and deeper than your own—a King whose rule over your life begins with service, even laying down his life for yours (10:45).

We hope you’ll use the guide alongside a friend, with your family, or in your small group, to grow as a disciple of Jesus this fall—or perhaps to answer His call for the first time!

Sunday, December 11, 2022: The King’s Servant-Leaders

the Rev. Sam Ferguson

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022: THE KING’S INVITATION

the Rev. Steve Cannizzaro

Sunday, November 27, 2022: The King’s Transfiguration

the Rev. John Frederick

Sunday, November 20, 2022: The King’s People’s Pain

the Rev. Sam Ferguson

Sunday, November 13, 2022: The King’s Pain

the Rev. Sam Ferguson

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022: THE KING’S LAW

the Rev. Sam Ferguson

Sunday, October 30, 2022: The King’s chosen People

the Rev. Sam Ferguson

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2022: THE KING’S PROVISION

the Rev. John Frederick

Sunday, October 16, 2022: The King’s Opposition

Rev. Isaiah Brooms

Sunday, October 9, 2022: The King’s Parables

Rev. Sam Ferguson

Sunday, September 18, 2022: The King’s Preparation

Rev. Sam Ferguson

Sunday, September 25, 2022: The King’s Proclamation

Rev. Sam Ferguson

Sunday, October 2, 2022: The King’s Power

Rev. Sam Ferguson

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2022: THE KING’S PARABLES

Rev. Sam Ferguson

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In The Beginning: A Study on Genesis 1-11

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Sermon Series Guidebook

From the grandeur of our creation to the tragedy of our fall, Genesis 1-11 reveals our beginnings for the sake of explaining our present—who we are, why we exist, why life is the way it is—, not merely to satisfy curiosity, but to awaken us to the voice of our Maker, who from time immemorial calls us His own. The events of the garden, Cain’s slaying of Abel, the flood, and Babel’s tower, are true in the deepest sense. They not only happened, but are patterns that reply every day and in every heart; God’s people take rather than trust, turn inward rather than upward. Mercifully, these early chapters of the Bible also introduce us to the antidote to our sin, which is the grace of God. As he relied on God for his beginning, so too does man rely on God for his redeeming—Genesis 1-11, therefore, ultimately points us to the Last Adam, Jesus Christ.

We’ve designed a guidebook to help us go deeper during the series. It follows the sermon each week and includes questions, guides for prayer, ways to respond, and resources to go deeper. Hardcopies of the guidebook will be available at all of our services beginning on Sunday, 1/30, so be sure to pick one up while supplies last. 

We hope you’ll use the guide alongside a friend, with your family, or in your small group, to grow as a disciple of Jesus this fall—or perhaps to answer His call for the first time!

The Rev. Sam Ferguson | Genesis 11:1-9

The Rev. Sam Ferguson | Genesis 6:1-8:22

The Rev. Sam Ferguson | Genesis 4:8-16

The Rev. Sam Ferguson | Genesis 4:1-7

The Rev. Sam Ferguson | Genesis 3:8-24

The Rev. Sam Ferguson | Genesis 2:25-3:8

The Rev. Sam Ferguson | Genesis 2:1-3, 7-9

The Rev. Sam Ferguson | Genesis 2:18-25

The Rev. Sam Fegurson | Genesis 1:26-28; 2:4-17

The Rev. Sam Ferguson | Gen 1:1-31

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The Everyday Disciple

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Sermon Series Guidebook

What are the marks of a disciple of Jesus? This fall we’ll consider ten marks essential to discipleship in our sermon series, The Everyday Disciple: Following Jesus One Step at a Time. By studying Jesus’ first followers, a vision of discipleship emerges that is both alluring and daunting. But our goal isn’t overnight perfection. Rather, we’ll encourage each other to take just one more step each day towards the call of our Lord, “Follow me.”

We’ve designed a guidebook to help us go deeper during the series. It follows the sermon each week and includes questions, guides for prayer, ways to respond, and resources to go deeper. Hardcopies of the guidebook will be available at all of our services beginning on Sunday, 9/12, so be sure to pick one up while supplies last. 

You may also download a printable PDF of the guidebook here.

We hope you’ll use the guide alongside a friend, with your family, or in your small group, to grow as a disciple of Jesus this fall—or perhaps to answer His call for the first time!

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Mere Sexuality

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Three-Part Mini Sermon Series: July 11-25
Our walk through 1 Peter arrives at the topic of men and women in 1 Peter 3:1-7. The Apostle’s teaching there is built upon God’s Word not just about marriage, but also God’s deep and eternal design for sexuality, human fulfillment, and gender. Church leadership feels these topics are so important that we’ll pause our current sermon series for a three part mini-series this July, Mere Sexuality: God’s Design for Marriage, Fulfillment, & Gender, devoting sermons to the biblical view of marriage (7/11), sex and human fulfillment (7/18), and gender (7/25). These messages touch on the sensitive topics of same sex attraction, gay marriage, singleness, transgenderism and gender dysphoria. We want parishioners to be aware of this as some material may be sensitive for younger children or friends you may invite to church. As always, we aim on Sunday mornings to open the Word of God in faithfulness. And we also follow our Lord’s example, desiring not only clarity in truth, but a spirit of compassion in how we love.

JULY 25, 2021

JULY 18, 2021

July 11, 2021

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Sermons from I Peter 1-2

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AUGUST 29, 2021

AUGUST 22, 2021

CLICK HERE for the audio message “The Glory of Sharing in Christ’s Sufferings.”

AUGUST 15, 2021

CLICK HERE for the audio message “Shepherding God’s Flock.”

AUGUST 8, 2021

CLICK HERE for the audio message “The City of God in Exile.”

August 1, 2021

CLICK HERE for the audio message “Keeping the End in Mind.”

July 4, 2021

JUNE 27, 2021

JUNE 20, 2021

June 13, 2021

JUNE 6, 2021

May 30, 2021

May 16, 2021

May 9, 2021

May 2, 2021

April 25, 2021