The Deity of Jesus [John 10:30]

December 19, 2010

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Date: 12/19/2010

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: John 10:30

Description: Absolute belief in the Deity of Jeus Christ is essential for salvation.  The Bible give numberous proofs that Jesus is God.  Today we shall touch on 15 proofs of His Deity as set forth in God’s Word.

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Limitless Love [Ephesians 3:18-21]

December 12, 2010

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Date: 12/12/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 3:18-21

Description: As we study through the book of Ephesians, we learn that the Apostle Paul is a man of great prayer.  Today we look at one of these prayers — a prayer in which he petitions God to allow us to know the “unknowable.”

Notes:

  1. The Scope of God’s Love
  2. The Incomprehensibility of God’s Love
  3. The Fullness of God’s Love

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Not Ashamed of Christ [1 Peter 4:14-18]

December 5, 2010

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Date: 12/05/2010

Preacher: Frank Acevedo, elder

Series: 1 Peter

Key Text: 1 Peter 4:14-18

Description: Peter contrasts the eventual outcome of the lives of the Christian and the wicked.

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What Does Jesus Look Like? [Galatians 5:22]

November 28, 2010

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Date: 11/28/2010

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Galatians 5:22

Description: The Bible gives us very little information as to what the Lord Jesus looked like but we do have considerable information as to His character.   Today we will try to develop those insights and reveal His plan to reproduce His character in the life of each believer.

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Strengthened with Power [Ephesians 3:16b-17]

November 21, 2010

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Date: 11/21/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 3:16b-17

Description: Paul prays that the Ephesian believers (and us) would be strengthened with power in the inner man so that Christ may dwell in our hearts and that we would be rooted and grounded in the love of Christ.

Notes:

  1. Strengthened with Power
  2. Inner Man vs. Inner Strength
  3. Our Heart is Christ’s Home
  4. Rooted and Grounded in Love

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Sharing the Sufferings of Christ [1 Peter 4:12-14]

November 14, 2010

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Date: 11/14/2010

Preacher: Frank Acevedo, elder

Series: 1 Peter

Key Text: 1 Peter 4:12-14

Description: In these verses Peter gives the climax of his urgent warning and strengthening of the church against the terrible persecution, already under way, but soon to issue in the death of countless numbers of the faithful. Although Peter primarily had in mind the prophetic destruction of Jerusalem, it should never be overlooked that the event itself was a type of the ultimate judgment of the Second Coming, giving all of the apostle’s teaching here a spiritual application for all generations to come.

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Ever Had a Bad Day? [Job 5:7]

November 7, 2010

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Date: 11/07/2010

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Job 5:7

Description: Everyone has had a bad day.  The Bible gives us many examples of how to handle such difficult times.

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Is the Reformation Over? [selected texts]

October 31, 2010

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Date: 10/31/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Reformation Sunday

Key Text: selected texts

Description: October 31 has historically been celebrated in the church as Reformation Day yet most Christians don’t even know that Reformation Day exists — to them, October 31 is simply Halloween. We have forgotten the great men who risked their lives for the sake of the gospel and have left us a legacy of Christian freedom and who God used to recovered the gospel of grace.  In today’s sermon we answer the question “Is the Reformation over?” and explore the five solas which function as the pillars of Reformation doctrine.

Notes:

The 5 Solas

  1. Sola Scriptura (“by Scripture Alone”)
  2. Sola Fide (“by Faith Alone”)
  3. Sola Gratia (“by Grace Alone”)
  4. Solus Christus or Solo Christo (“Christ Alone” or “through Christ Alone”)
  5. Soli Deo Gloria (“Glory to God Alone”)

Faith and Works

  • Roman Catholic View: Faith + Works → Justification
  • Reformation View: Faith → Justification + Works

The Formula

Scripture Teaches: Salvation is by Grace alone, through Faith alone, in Christ alone, to God’s Glory alone!

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Good Stewards [1 Peter 4:7-11]

October 24, 2010

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Date: 10/24/2010

Preacher: Frank Acevedo, elder

Series: 1 Peter

Key Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Description: Christians live to do the will of God and fulfill the obligation of holiness, love, and service in the power of the Holy Spirit — and thus bring glory to God.

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How to Walk in Harmony with God [John 15:15]

October 17, 2010

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Date: 10/17/2010

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: John 15:15

Description: Many things happen at the time of our salvation that we don’t know about.  Today we shall explore 38 of those as presented in God’s Word.

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Praying to our Father [Ephesians 3:14-16a]

October 10, 2010

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Date: 10/10/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 3:14-16a

Description:  This sermon covers the introduction to Paul’s apostolic prayer for the Ephesian believers. Paul’s reasons for praying for the Ephesians are found in chapter two of the epistle as Paul teaches about the unity of Christ’s church. Paul now prays that the Ephesians understand these great truths. Many of these truths are ones that Paul struggled in understanding until confronted by the resurrected Lord. We will answer the following questions in this message:

  1. Why is Paul Praying?
  2. How does Paul Pray?
  3. To Whom does Paul Pray?
  4. According to what does Paul Pray?

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Homeless and Hopeless [Mathew 10:42]

September 26, 2010

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Date: 09/26/2010

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: Mathew 10:42

Description: Jesus paved the streets in Heaven with gold.  The Native Americans signed a treaty that they thought would provide them with hats made of gold.  Only one of these reports is true.  The homeless are often disappointed that nothing seems to go their way.

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God’s Eternal Plan [Ephesians 3:11-13]

September 19, 2010

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Date: 09/19/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 3:11-13

Description: God has a plan that is as eternal and perfect as He is. Understanding that God is in control should provide us with a boldness and confidence in approaching God and dealing with the circumstances of life.

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Assurance: Our Anchor of Hope [1 Peter 3:21-22]

September 12, 2010

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Date: 09/12/2010

Preacher: Frank Acevedo, elder

Series: 1 Peter

Key Text: 1 Peter 3:21-22

Description:  All through the New Testament from the time of the Ascension onward, the one assurance is that Christ is living; and in His life we live, hold fellowship with God, receive grace for daily living and rejoice in victory over sin, sorrow and death. Our message today is a reassuring message of hope, trust and belief in the Risen Lord.

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Contentment [1 Timothy 6:6]

September 5, 2010

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Date: 09/05/2010

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: 1 Timothy 6:6

Description: In this changing world we often get caught up in the fuss and worry of each day.  God has offered us the gift of contentment yet few Christians enjoy this blessed position.  This message will seek to expand our understanding of contentment and how to obtain it.

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The Just for the Unjust [1 Peter 3:18-22]

August 29, 2010

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Date: 08/29/2010

Preacher: Frank Acevedo, elder

Series: 1 Peter

Key Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Description: Here is the true doctrine of the Atonement as taught in scripture: Christ died, the Substitute for sinners, the Just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God.

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The Stewardship of the Mystery [Ephesians 3:7-10]

August 22, 2010

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Date: 08/22/2010

Preacher: Monty Simao, elder

Series: Ephesians

Key Text: Ephesians 3:7-10

Description:  The life of Paul the Apostle may be one of the greatest examples of the efficacy of God’s grace. Born Saul of Tarsus, Paul would never in a million years have guessed that he would become an Apostle — hand-selected by Jesus Christ to minister to the Gentiles. In fact, he spent his younger years trying to destroy and stamp out the church in its infancy. But God’s grace was given to him and made him a minister of the unfathomable riches found in Christ to the Gentiles. Paul also shows us a glimpse into the sovereign purposes behind the church and that is to declare the Lord’s manifold wisdom to the angels. This is simply an amazing and rich passage of Scripture that deserves our full attention.

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Notes:

1.       Unmerited Favor

2.       Unfathomable Riches

3.       Unveiled Wisdom


How Shall They Hear? [1 Corinthians 14:8]

August 15, 2010

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Date: 08/15/2010

Preacher: Keith Barker, elder

Key Text: 1 Corinthians 14:8

Description: God has given us many ways to communicate His love to the unsaved world around us.  Todays message gives some interesting stories and examples of both successful and unsuccessful communication.

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In Faith [1 Peter 3:15-17]

August 8, 2010

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Date: 08/08/2010

Preacher: Frank Acevedo, elder

Series: 1 Peter

Key Text: 1 Peter 3:15-17

Description: No words of Scripture “… hold within themselves a deeper mystery than this simple formula of the Christian life, ‘in Christ‘” (J. Gordon).  This message takes a quick look at the believers’ faith and walk in Christ.  Our challenge remains to reproduce in our lives the righteousness which is already ours in Christ.

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