Episode 1: Introduction to the Bible

Episode 1: Introduction to the Bible

January 2, 2022: “Unfulfilled Expectations” - Speaker Rev. Chris Searles

Opening Songs:

“Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus”

“Blessed Assurance”

Words from the Word: (NLT)

Isaiah 43:1-4; 18-19

Songs of Praise:

“Cornerstone”

“Draw Me Close”

Message: “Unfulfilled Expectations”

~ John 5:1-11 (ESV)

Unfulfilled // not carried out or brought to completion

Expectation // a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future

Unfulfilled Expectation // that what was promised, hoped for, or needed has not happened yet

Our natural expectations reveal what God is trying to show us supernaturally

Expectations are my responsibility and not someone else’s

Expectations are not bad - they just need to be measured

// According to Scripture //

// Realistic of yourself and others //

//Healthy vs. Unhealthy //

Jesus didn’t die in the natural to keep us in the natural - he died so we could operate in the supernatural

God is not bound or limited by our expectations but our expectations of him can limit what we receive from him

January 2, 2022: “Unfulfilled Expectations” - Speaker Rev. Chris Searles

Opening Songs:

“Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus”

“Blessed Assurance”

Words from the Word: (NLT)

Isaiah 43:1-4; 18-19

Songs of Praise:

“Cornerstone”

“Draw Me Close”

Message: “Unfulfilled Expectations”

~ John 5:1-11 (ESV)

Unfulfilled // not carried out or brought to completion

Expectation // a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future

Unfulfilled Expectation // that what was promised, hoped for, or needed has not happened yet

Our natural expectations reveal what God is trying to show us supernaturally

Expectations are my responsibility and not someone else’s

Expectations are not bad - they just need to be measured

// According to Scripture //

// Realistic of yourself and others //

//Healthy vs. Unhealthy //

Jesus didn’t die in the natural to keep us in the natural - he died so we could operate in the supernatural

God is not bound or limited by our expectations but our expectations of him can limit what we receive from him

December 26, 2021: “The Gifts of the Wise Men”

Opening Songs:

“Joy To The World”

Words from the Word: (NKJV)

John 1:1-14

Missions Offering Song:

“O Come All Ye Faithful”

Songs of Praise:

“Hark The Herald Angels Sing”

“We Three Kings”

Message: “The Gifts of the Wise Men”

~ Matthew 2:1-12

Myth #1: They Were Kings

Myth #2: There Were Three of Them

Myth #3: Tradition Gives Us the Place of Their Origin

Myth #4: The Time of Their Arrival

Gold is a Gift for a King

Frankincense is a Gift for a High Priest

Myrrh is the Gift for One Who is to Die

Matthew 2:2

Communion Song:

“The First Noel”

Communion Response:

“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)

December 26, 2021: “The Gifts of the Wise Men”

Opening Songs:

“Joy To The World”

Words from the Word: (NKJV)

John 1:1-14

Missions Offering Song:

“O Come All Ye Faithful”

Songs of Praise:

“Hark The Herald Angels Sing”

“We Three Kings”

Message: “The Gifts of the Wise Men”

~ Matthew 2:1-12

Myth #1: They Were Kings

Myth #2: There Were Three of Them

Myth #3: Tradition Gives Us the Place of Their Origin

Myth #4: The Time of Their Arrival

Gold is a Gift for a King

Frankincense is a Gift for a High Priest

Myrrh is the Gift for One Who is to Die

Matthew 2:2

Communion Song:

“The First Noel”

Communion Response:

“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)

December 19, 2021: “God’s Indescribable Gift”

Opening Songs:

“Indescribable”

Words from the Word: (NKJV)

Isaiah 9:6; 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Songs of Praise:

“When I Think Upon Christmas”

“Light Of The World”

“What Made The Baby Cry”

“O, Holy Night”

“Go Tell It On The Mountain”

Message: “God’s Indescribable Gift”

~ 2 Corinthians 9:15 (KJV); (NKJV); (NLT)

God’s Gift Is A Gift Of Love

John 3:16

1 John 4:9-10

God’s Gift Is A Gift of Grace

Romans 5:5-8

God’s Gift Is A Gift Of Mercy

Ephesians 2:1-5

God’s Gift Is Enduring

Hebrews 9:7

Hebrews 9:12

God’s Gift Is So Costly That It Can Only Be Given Away

Romans 6:23

God’s Gift Is Life Changing

2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Have You Received God’s Indescribable Gift?

Altar Song:

“I Give You My Heart”

May the gift of hope make you steady in troublesome times.

May the gift of faith open your eyes to new possibilities.

May the gift of joy turn your mourning into laughter and despair into delight.

May the gift of peace calm your soul, strengthen your mind, and guard your heart.

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)

December 19, 2021: “God’s Indescribable Gift”

Opening Songs:

“Indescribable”

Words from the Word: (NKJV)

Isaiah 9:6; 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Songs of Praise:

“When I Think Upon Christmas”

“Light Of The World”

“What Made The Baby Cry”

“O, Holy Night”

“Go Tell It On The Mountain”

Message: “God’s Indescribable Gift”

~ 2 Corinthians 9:15 (KJV); (NKJV); (NLT)

God’s Gift Is A Gift Of Love

John 3:16

1 John 4:9-10

God’s Gift Is A Gift of Grace

Romans 5:5-8

God’s Gift Is A Gift Of Mercy

Ephesians 2:1-5

God’s Gift Is Enduring

Hebrews 9:7

Hebrews 9:12

God’s Gift Is So Costly That It Can Only Be Given Away

Romans 6:23

God’s Gift Is Life Changing

2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Have You Received God’s Indescribable Gift?

Altar Song:

“I Give You My Heart”

May the gift of hope make you steady in troublesome times.

May the gift of faith open your eyes to new possibilities.

May the gift of joy turn your mourning into laughter and despair into delight.

May the gift of peace calm your soul, strengthen your mind, and guard your heart.

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)

Merry Christmas to your family from ours! Remember He is the reason for the season!

Merry Christmas to your family from ours! Remember He is the reason for the season!