Exodus 5:1-6:8
Guest Preacher Jeff Cornett
Fighting Discouragement with Gospel Promises
A Mighty Fortress is our God
Psalm 46
Pastor Dan Turner
In times of trouble, we must see God in 3 ways:
God is our refuge and strength.
God is our river of gladness.
God is our triumphant God.
Embracing All Nations
Ephesians 2:11-22
Guest Preacher John Pope
The peace of Christ is the cure for healing ethnic hostility.
RESOURCES: The Message of Ephesians (Stott), Ephesians: The Mystery of the Body of Christ (Hughes), The Letter to the Ephesians (O'Brien), Ephesians: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture (Wilder)
Bursting Pipes or Making Diamonds
1 Peter 1:13-21
Guest Preacher Brandon Woodard
Pressures of life are certain, but they don't dictate our conduct as believers.
RESOURCES: NAC - 1 Peter, Africa Bible Commentary, Warren Weirsbe - Exposition commentary, NIV Life Application commentary - 1 Peter
The Christian’s Eternal Home
Psalm 23:6b
Pastor Garrison Greene
BIG IDEA: The Christian’s home is with God forever.
The Christian's Assurance
Psalm 23:6a
Pastor Garrison Greene
BIG IDEA: We can be confident that God will pursue us and never let us go.
RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Encyclopedia of Biblical Imagery; Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon; The Lord Shepherding His Sheep by Joel Beeke; The Power of Prayer by Samuel Prime; How Can I Be Sure I'm a Christian? by Donald Whitney;
Refreshed & Glad
Psalm 23:5b
Pastor Garrison Greene
BIG IDEA: The Lord’s presence refreshes and gladdens his people.
RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Dictionary of Biblical Imagery: An Encyclopedic Exploration of the Images, Symbols, Motifs, Metaphors, Figures of Speech, and Literary Patterns of the Bible ed. by Leland Ryken, James Wilhoit, and Tremper Longman III
A Gracious Host
Psalm 23:5a
Pastor Garrison Greene
BIG IDEA: The Lord treats his people like a gracious host treats his honored guests.
RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Dictionary of Biblical Imagery: An Encyclopedic Exploration of the Images, Symbols, Motifs, Metaphors, Figures of Speech, and Literary Patterns of the Bible ed. by Leland Ryken, James Wilhoit, and Tremper Longman III
His Care, Our Comfort
Psalm 23:4b
Pastor Garrison Greene
BIG IDEA: When walking through darkness, difficulty, and danger, the Lord’s shepherding care is the comfort of his people.
You Are With Me
Psalm 23:4a
Pastor Garrison Greene
BIG IDEA: In danger & difficulty, we don’t need to be controlled by fear because God is with us.