9-20-2015
Guest Speaker - Mr. Scott Butler
"Are You Prepared?"
Matthew 25. 1-13

9-13-2015
"Make a Joyful Noise"
Psalm 100; Colossians 3. 16-17

MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE:  Psalm 100; Colossians 3. 16-17

I.  SINGING HAS LONG BEEN A PART OF _______________:

                   A.  The Psalm invite us to worship by singing

                     B.  Colossians 3. 16-17: “and as you sing psalms hymns and spiritual                                                  songs with gratitude in your hearts to God…

II.  PSALM 100 (and others) ________ AND INSPIRE US TO      CONNECT WITH GOD WHEN WE WORSHIP.  (How?)

   A.  Preparation

   B.  Joy and ____________

   C.  Personal _____________

   D.  Sing and Shout

III.  THE BIBLE CALLS US TO  EXPERIENCE GOD THROUGH  ________ AND JOYFUL   WORSHIP:

   A.  How do you come to church?

   B.  To Experience God is the goal of worship-  “enter His ________”

   C.  How Might We Experience God?

-He is ________

-His love is steadfast

-His faithfulness endures

IV.  THE CALL- IS GIVEN TO ________

   A.  “All the earth…”

   B.  He made us…we are His…His Sheep

   C.  You are invited to worship

   D.  How Did You Come Today ?

VI.  THE GOAL OF WORSHIP IS TO CONNECT WITH ________ ; AND OTHERS.

    A.  Enables us to leave lighter, happier

    B.  When we truly worship God we are ________, made better

9-6-2015
"What Are You Working For?"
John 6: 25-27; Proverbs 23: 4-5

WHAT ARE YOU WORKING FOR? John 6. 25-27 1.  Do You Look Forward to _________? A.  How can we week for ________ rather than for what spoils? B.  If work leads to eternal results, then every job might be a “__________” not just a job. 2.  The People Followed Jesus A.  There were miracles, _______, and benefits B.  They ________ the main point C.  Greater things - deeper, higher, meaningful, satisfying 4.  Jesus Was ______________ A.  With the crowd B.  Jesus’ message- Work for that which ___________ C.  Jesus wants us to raise our life aspirations and __________ 5.  So, How Can We Work for Enduring and Eternal Food? A.  Consider what is ___________ B.  Consider what is uncertain C.  Consider what endures and is eternal:                               i.  God’s _________                               ii.  God’s kingdom, power, and glory                               iii.  Faith, hope, and ___________…                               iv.  Those who know Jesus… 6.  So What Are You Working For? A.  Are you __________ to God today than a year ago? B.  Is your job a calling…and an opportunity for ________ Jesus? C.  How might God want to use you as His person?

August 30, 2015
"What it Means to Have Jesus for a Friend"
Proverbs 18. 24 & John 15. 12-15

WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE JESUS FOR A FRIEND Proverbs 18.24 & John 15.12-15 ***** I.  JESUS _________ US TO BE HIS FRIEND- friendship with Jesus happens as we: A.  Do His commandments B.  ___________ His business C.  Sacrifice II.  WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE JESUS FOR A FRIEND? A.  He knows my ____________ B.  He ________ in life’s storms C.  He loves in actions not just in words D.  He is a friend for the ___________ III.  SO HOW CAN WE HAVE JESUS FOR A FRIEND? Three steps: A.  ______ Him B.  Obey Him C.  Be His _________