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June 09, 2024 Voice Recognition
Guest Speaker: Rick Bowen
NKJV Isaiah 40:1-10
Points:
1. God’s Voice is Prominent - 1 Corinthians 14:7-11 KJV
2. God’s Voice is Prophetic and Preparing
3. God’s Voice is Personal - KJV Genesis 3:8-10; NKJV 1 Kings 19:9-13
4. God’s Voice is Powerful- KJV 1 Kings 18:41; KJV Acts 2:2

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June 02, 2024Jesus is the ONE
Jesus is the ONE
June 2, 2024 Elwyn Johnston
John 1:7 & 8
1. Know who you are in Christ
“Who are you?” John 1:19
“I am a voice” John 1:23

2. Life is full of stressors
“As long as you live, you will have to struggle to grow food….By the sweat of your brow will you have food to eat” Genesis 3:17 & 19
“John was in prison and he heard of the works of Christ. He sent his disciples to ask Jesus, ‘Are you the One, or should we keep looking for someone else?’” Matthew 11:2 & 3
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” Jonn 14:27
“Peace be with you.” John 20:19
Give God control over your problems
“cast all of your anxiety on God” 1 Peter 5:7
Pray about everything and give thanks
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything with thanksgiving.” Philippians 4:6
Think on good things
“Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable.” Philippians 4:8

3. Jesus is the ONE
“Go back to John and tell him what you have heard and seen — the blind see, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.” Matthew 11:4 & 5
He is the Answer
“Salvation is found in no one else.” Acts 4:12
He is the Miracle worker
“Nothing is too hard for the Lord” Jeremiah 32:17
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May 26, 2024JR42
JR42
May 26, 2024 Elwyn Johnston
Galatians 5:22 & 23
Verse of the Week: “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:5
1. Develop Christlikeness in me
“Moses was a very meek man. In fact, he was more gentle than anyone else on the face of the earth!” Numbers 12:3
“I am gentle and humble in heart” Matthew 11:29
Aggression – we want our own way.

Arrogance – we think we know best.
“But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11
“You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.” 1 Peter 3:4
“Flee from evil and do good” Psalm 37:27

2. Defuse the situation
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words make tempers flare.” Proverbs 15:1
“We respond gently when evil things are said about us.” 1 Corinthians 4:13
“If your boss is angry with you, don’t quit! A quiet, gentle spirit can overcome even great mistakes.” Ecclesiastes 10:4
“if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path.” Galatians 6:1

3. Display Christ to our world
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” 1 Peter 3:15
“Gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses.” Proverbs 25:15b
“A gentle word can get through to the hard headed”
“The more pleasant the words, the more persuasive you are.” Proverbs 16:21
“Believers should never speak evil of anyone, nor be quarrelsome. Instead they should be gentle and show courtesy to everyone.” Titus 3:2
“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.” Mt. 5:3
“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:5
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done” Genesis 50:20
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May 19, 2024 Refuse To Bow
Refuse to Bow
May 19, 2024 Elwyn Johnston
Daniel 3
Verse of the Week: “we do not lose heart and give up” 2 Cor. 4:16
1. God is looking for faithfulness
“For the eyes of the LORD search the whole earth to give strong support to those whose heart is completely His.” 2 Chronicles 16:9
“who can find a faithful man?” Proverbs 20:6
“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones.” Luke 16:10

2. Faithful to God, not to culture.
“They refuse to serve your gods and do not worship the gold statue you have set up.” Daniel 3:12
“Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods” Daniel 3:14
“what god is there who can deliver you out of my hands?” Dan. 3:15

3. Faithful in the fire
“Certainly, O King.” Daniel 3:24
“I see four men loosed and walking about in the midst of the fire without harm, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods!” Daniel 3:25
“Therefore we do not lose heart and give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! We concentrate not on what is seen but on what is not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 - 18

4. Faithful after the fire
“Then Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the midst of the fire.” Daniel 3:26
“Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who put their trust in Him, violating the king’s command, and yielded up their bodies so as not to serve or worship any god except their own God.” Daniel 3:28
“our God whom we serve is able to deliver us… and He will deliver us. But if not, we will not bow” Daniel 3:17 & 18
“Therefore I make a decree that any people, nation or tongue that speaks anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego shall be torn limb from limb and their houses reduced to a rubbish heap, inasmuch as there is no other god who is able to deliver in this way.” Daniel 3:29
“Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10
“Cease striving and know that I am God”
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May 12, 2024The Jesus Life
THE JESUS LIFE
Luke 10:30—35

1. Sensitive to the needs of others
“Be sensitive to each other’s needs”    Rom. 12:16
“when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him” Luke 10:33
2. Seize the opportunity to help
“a Samaritan, who was on a journey”        Luke 10:33
“came to him and bandaged up his wounds” Luke 10:34
“Jesus stopped”                    Mark 10:49

3. Sacrifice for others
Interrupted
“by chance a priest was going down on that road” Luke 10:31
“a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was.” Luke 10:33
Inconvenienced Luke 10:34 & 35
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and God will repay him for his good deed.” Proverbs 19:17
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May 05, 2024God's Waiting Room
God's Waiting Room
May 5, 2024 Elwyn Johnston
James 5:7 - 11
Verse of the Week: “after waiting patiently Abraham received what was promised.” Hebrews 6:15
Be patient when…
You don’t know the outcome.
“The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it” James 5:7
“Be still, and know that I am God” Psalms 46:10

Be patient when…
You are misunderstood or rejected.
“For examples of suffering and patience…look at the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.” James 5:10

Be patient when…
You don’t understand.
“You have heard of the patient endurance of Job” James 5:11
“When Job’s three friends saw him from a distance, they did not recognize him. Wailing loudly, they tore their robes and threw dust
into the air over their heads to show their grief. Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights. No one said a word to
Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for words.” Job 2:12 & 13

Wait…
Confidently
“But as for me, I will watch confidently for the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.” Micah 7:7
“I will wait until my change comes.” Job 11:14
“God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” Philippians 2:13

Wait…
Continually
“I waitfor the LORD, my soul does wait, and in His word do I hope.” Psalm 130:5
“Don’t complain about each other” James 5:9
“It is good to wait silently for the salvation of the LORD.” Lam. 3:26

Wait…
Courageously
“let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9
“No one who waits for My help will be disappointed.” Isaiah 49:23
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make
your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5 & 6
“strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.” James 5:8
“after waiting patiently Abraham received what was promised.” Hebrews 6:15
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April 28, 2024Come and Connect
Come and Connect
April 28, 2024 Elwyn Johnston
Matthew 11:28 – 30
Verse of the Week: “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3
1.Come to Me
“Come to Me” Matthew 11:28
“I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” John 14:6
“you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” John 8:32
Remind yourself of God’s character
“The LORD is the one who personally goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8
See the situation as God sees it.
“nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37
“that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.” Ephesians 1:18 & 19

2. Connect with Me
“Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me” Matthew 11:29
“My yoke is “easy.” Matthew 11:30
“You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together.” Dt. 22:10
“Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” Ephesians 4:24
“whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things” John 14:12

Learn Christ’s…
Priorities of life
“You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind….Love your neighbor as yourself.” Mt. 22:37 & 39
Plans for our lives.
“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33
Promises for our lives
“I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28
“you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29
Emotional peace – peace with self
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts” Colossians 3:15
External peace – peace with others
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18
Eternal peace – peace with God
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3
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April 21, 2024Roller Coaster
Roller Coaster
April 21, 2024 Elwyn Johnston
1 Thessalonians 5:16
Verse of the Week: “Rejoice in the Lord always” Philippians 4:4
1. Continual joy
“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with My joy, and that your joy may be full.” John 15:11
“Rejoice in the Lord always” Philippians 4:4
Get rid of sin

“Restore unto me the joy of my salvation” Psalm 51:12
Walk in obedience
“God gives…joy to those who please Him.” Eccl 2:26
Spend time with God
“in God’s presence there is fulness of joy” Ps. 16:11
“you have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.” John 16:22
“Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” John 16:24
Walk in forgiveness
“filled with rage. Haman had learned of Mordecai’s nationality, so he decided it was not enough to lay hands on Mordecai alone. Instead, he looked for a way to destroy all the Jews”
Esther 3:5 & 6

2. Contagious joy
Focus on Jesus
“Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! The Lord God is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights.” Hab. 3:17 – 19
Focus on the needs of others
“But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.” Acts 16:25
Focus on the end
“fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Heb. 12:2
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April 14, 2024 Lifesavers
LifeSavers
April 14, 2024 Elwyn Johnston
Galatians 5:22 & 23
Verse of the Week: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you” John 13:34

1. The Spirit produces the fruit
“Let us love one another, for love is from God” 1 Jn 4:7
“I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.” Romans 7:18
“a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in Me.” John 15:4
The works of the flesh is what sin does through us.
The fruit of the Spirit is what God does through us.

2. Fruit is the proof of my relationship with Jesus
“This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples” John 15:8
“You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act.” Matthew 7:16
“if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” 2 Corinthians 5:17
“I die daily” 1 Corinthians 15:31
“Every branch that does bear fruit He prunes it so that it will bear more fruit.” John 15:2
“Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked…I have faced danger from rivers and from robbers….I have faced danger in the cities, in the deserts, and on the seas….I have known hunger and thirst…I have been cold and naked. 2 Corinthians 11:25 - 27

3. We proclaim our love for God by the way we love others.
“this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10
“If someone says, ‘I love God,’ but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see?” 1 John 4:20
“We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.” 1 John 4:16
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April 10, 2024The Cheerful Giver
The Cheerful Giver
April 10, 2024 Ashley Richardson

Three Ways to Give:
Time

Talent

Treasure
2 Corinthians 9:7 “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

James 5:14-16 states “14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”

1 Corinthians 12: 14-20 “14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, yet one body.”
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