Preacher: Zak Graves

Big Idea: The purpose of church community is to showcase the excellencies of Christ, being resourced by God’s Spirit, to live in humility and act in love.

GOAL: Showcase the Excellencies of Christ (1 Peter 2:9-10, Ephesians 4:13,15)

RESOURCE: God’s Spirit (Ephesians 4:4, Titus 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Romans 8)

POSTURE: Humility (Philippians 2:1-8, 1 Peter 5:5-6)

RHYTHM: Love in Action (John 13:34-35, 1 Peter 4:8-11, Colossians 3:16)

- Supply Needs in Hospitality

- Speak Truth

Preacher: Tyler Masters

Big Idea: A healthy church strives to maintain unity by equipping members to invest Christ’s gifts in building up one another in truth and love.

1. Grounded in the Gospel (vv. 4-6)

2. Gifted to Give (vv. 7-12)

3. Growing in Grace (vv. 13-16)

Preacher: Tyler Masters

Big Idea: To be in Christ is to share in both his benefits and his mission.

1. The Formation of the Church (vv. 4-8)

2. The Function of the Church (vv. 9-10)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead 

Big Idea: Faith is the heart’s sighting of the glory of the Lord and Savior Jesus. 

1. Faith sees the significance of Christ’s sacrifice (vv. 31-34)

2. Faith sees to the Savior beyond stumbling blocks (vv. 35-39) 

3. Christ sees faith (vv. 40-42)

4. Faith sees Christ, follows Christ, and praises Christ (v. 43)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: Following Jesus’ answer on how to inherit eternal life.

1. A definition that sets the parameters (v. 18-21)

2. A demand that reveals the heart (vv. 22-23)

3. A difficulty beyond possibility (vv. 24-27)

4. A value beyond compare (vv. 28-30) 

Big Idea: Jesus contrasts two ways to approach God. Which describes you?

1. The approach Jesus condemns (vv. 10-12)

2. The approach Jesus commends (vv. 13-14a)

3. The example Jesus connects (vv. 14b-17)

Preacher: Dave Harvey

How David responded when his soul felt empty

Main Idea: Empty is as empty does

Steps to refresh us when we feel empty:

1. Go Up

a. “(David) does more than simply pray; he sets the Lord before him as his God!” - John Calvin

b. “David’s whole being is restless and unsatisfied without God.” - Derek Kidner

2. Go Back

a. “Preach faith until you have it, then preach faith because you have it!” - John Wesley

3. Go Loud

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: Persevering prayer is the Lord’s means of pressing on in faith ‘til you have his promise (of vindication).

1. A call to obey (v. 1)

2. A picture to compare (vv. 2-5) 

3. A promise to believe (vv. 6-8a)

4. A question to consider (v. 8b)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: The best preparation for “that day” is wholehearted devotion to Christ this day. 

1. Don’t be distracted and miss the “already” of the kingdom (vv. 20-21)

2. Don’t be deluded; you won’t miss Christ’s return (vv. 22-25)

3. Don’t be dulled by “business as usual” (vv. 26-30)

4. Don’t be desirous to hold on to the things of this world (vv. 31-36)

5. Don’t be disturbed by the destination of your relocation (v. 37)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: True faith’s follow through is responding to Christ's grace with God-glorifying gratitude.   

True faith's full follow through...  

 1. Recognizes the need for and requests mercy (vv. 11-13) 

 2. Responds in obedience to Christ’s command (v. 14)  

 3. Returns in God-glorifying gratitude (vv. 15-16)

 4. Receives faith's true gift: new life (vv. 17-19)