December 15, 2024

Pastor Scott Poling

Main Passage:  John 21:24-25

Other Scripture used: Proverbs 10:19; Acts 6:1a, 7b; John 8:31b; John 10:27; John 14:15; John 13:14-16; John 13:34-35; John 20:21b; Matthew 28:19-20a; John 13:23a; John 19:26a; John 20:2b; John 21:7a; John 21:20b; Romans 8:35, 37-39; John 1:1-4, 14, 18; John 6:35; John 6:41b; John 6:48; John 6:51; John 8:12b; John 9:5b; John 10:7; John 10:9; John 10:11; John 10:14; John 11:25; 1 Corinthians 15:52-57; John 14:6; John 15:1a; John 15:5; John 8:58; 1 John 1:1-2; John 1:14; John 2:11; John 17:5; John 17:24; John 19:35; John 8:31b-32; John 20:30-31; 

Main Points:

FOUR WORD TO END THE BOOK OF JOHN

1. DISCIPLE – Become one and live like one
2. TESTIFY – Speak up and Speak out
3. TRUTH – Believe it, hold on to it, praise God for it
4. JESUS – Come let us adore Him

Other Scripture used: Galatians 3:27-28; Matthew 20:28; Matthew 20:25b-26

Main Points:

THE ATTITUDE OF CHRISTMAS

1. Jesus’ attitude is one of selflessness
2. Jesus’ attitude is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice
3. Jesus’ attitude ends in glorious exaltation

November 24, 2024

Pastor Scott Poling

Scripture used: Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 2:14a; Romans 8:37b; 1 John 5:4; John 7:37b-38; Psalm 33:3; Psalm 96:1a; Psalm 98:1a; Psalm 144:9a; Revelation 5:9a; Isaiah 42:10a; Psalm 149:1; Matthew 18:20; Philippians 4:6; Psalm 100:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Ephesians 5:20; Psalm 139:23-24; 1 John 1:9; John 1:12-13; 1 John 3:2a; Exodus 17:1-3, 7; Numbers 14:22-23; 1 Corinthians 10:6, 9-12; Proverbs 4:23; Hebrews 4:1-3a 

HOW DO WE GROW IN OUR GRATITUDE? 

1. Gather with joy-filled people who are excited about God 
2. Lift our voice and verbalize our praise 
3. Check our ungrateful attitude at the door 
4. Stand in awe of the greatness of God 
5. Respond humbly, respond physically 
6. Dwell on God’s love and care 
7. Carefully guard our heart

Main Passage:  Various Passages – 1 & 2 Samuel

Scripture used: Proverbs 18:24; 1 Samuel 18:1-4; Proverbs 17:17a; 1 Samuel 18:3a; 1 Samuel 10:16a; 1 Samuel 23:18a; 1 Samuel 19:1-7; Proverbs 27:6; James 3:17-18; Matthew 5:9; 1 Samuel 20:1; 1 Samuel 20:2; 1 Samuel 20:4-5a; 1 Sameul 20:8-9; 1 Samuel 20:12a, 13b, 13c, 14a, 15b, 16b; 1 Samuel 20:15-16; 1 Samuel 20:17; 1 Samuel 20:27-29; 1 Samuel 20:30-31; 1 Samuel 20:32-34; 1 Samuel 20:36-40; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 20:42; 1 Samuel 23:15-18; 1 Samuel 18:4; 1 Samuel 20:13b-15; 1 Samuel 20:30b-31a; 1 Samuel 23:17b; 1 Samuel 31:1-2; 2 Samuel 1:11-12; 2 Samuel 1:17-18a, 19, 22-27; Hebrews 12:15; 1 Samuel 20:14-15; 1 Samuel 20:42a; 

2 Samuel 9:1; 2 Samuel 9:2-4; 2 Samuel 9:5-8; 2 Samuel 21:5-7

Main Points:

TRUE FRIENDS . . .

1. Develop Sincere Admiration and Love
2. Pledge their Loyalty and Devotion
3. Protect and Defend One Another
4. Counsel Restoration and Peace
5. Steady Your Anxious Heart
6. Are Closer than Family
7. Share Personal Pain and Sorrow
8. Encourage Your Faith in God
9. Make Personal Sacrifices
10. Grieve their Loss Deeply
11. Never Forget their Promises

November 10, 2024

Scripture used: Proverbs 24:17-18; Obadiah 1:12-13a; James 4:6, 10; Ephesians 4:1-6; Psalm 133:1; Exodus 22:28; Acts 23:5b; 1 Peter 2:17b; James 3:5b-6; Philippians 2:14-16a; Ephesians 4:29-30; Psalm 141:3; Psalm 75:6-7; Proverbs 16:33; Daniel 2:19b-21a; Daniel 4:17b; Daniel 4:25b; Daniel 5:21b; Proverbs 21:1, 30; Ezra 6:22b; Isaiah 55:8-9; Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 8:28; Romans 13:1-2; Titus 3:1a; 1 Peter 2:13-14; John 19:11a; Acts 5:29; Jeremiah 29:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; 1 Timothy 2:8; Psalm 118:8-9; Proverbs 25:3; Psalm 146:3-4; Isaiah 2:22; Philippians 1:27a; Philippians 3:20; 2 Corinthians 5:20; Psalm 22:28; Psalm 47:8; Psalm 103:19; Daniel 4:34b-35a; Daniel 7:13-14 

Main Points: 

Post-Election Recovery: How to Respond and Refocus 

I NEED TO . . . 

1. Respond Humble 
2. Show Civility 
3. Speak Graciously 
4. Recognize Sovereignty 
5. Trust Completely 
6. Obey Authority 
7. Live Positively 
8. Pray Fervently 
9. Depend Wholly 
10. Remember My Nationality 
11. Worship His Majesty

November 3, 2024
Pastor Matt Drietz

Scripture used: Philippians 2:8-11; Revelation 4:8-11; 2 Timothy 4:8; Revelation 5:8; Revelation 4:2-3; Revelation 4:5; Revelation 5:6-7; Romans 12:17-19; Psalm 96:12-13; Psalm 9:7-8; Psalm 98:8-9; Acts 17:31; Romans 10:9-11; Jeremiah 12:1b; 1 Chronicles 29:11-13; Revelation 19:11-16; Revelation 21:4; Revelation 4:10; 2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; Revelation 4:11; Revelation 5:9-10; Revelation 5:12-14; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20;Revelation 5:10

Worship Like It’s the End of the World

1. Worship God . . . the Righteous Judge
2. Worship God . . . Because He is Holy
3. Worship God . . . Because He is Mighty
4. Worship God . . . Because He is Eternal
5. Worship God . . . By Casting Your Crown
6. Worship God . . . Because He is Worthy

Main Passage: John 21:18-23 

Scripture used: Ecclesiastes 7:10; Job 2:9-10; Matthew 16:24b-25; Matthew 26:35a; Mark 14:31a; 1 Peter 4:14-17; Genesis 49:28b, 33; Acts 7:59-60; Luke 23:42; Matthew 4:18-20; Proverbs 27:4; 2 Corinthians 10:10, 12; John 21:19b; John 21:22b; Acts 17:11; Revelation 1:9 

Main Point – Jesus Says, Follow Me:

1. Follow Jesus When Following Is Hard 
2. Follow Jesus and Mind Your Own Business 
3. Follow Jesus and Refuse the Rumors

October 20, 2024

Pastor Scott Poling

Scripture used: Romans 13:1b; Proverbs 25:3; Proverbs 8:12, 15-16; Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 12:24; Proverbs 16:12; Proverbs 16:10; Proverbs 17:7; Proverbs 16:3; Proverbs 29:12; Psalm 101:6-7; Proverbs 20:8; Proverbs 22:10; Proverbs 20:26; Romans 13:3-4; Proverbs 25:4-5; Proverbs 20:18; Proverbs 24:5-6; Ecclesiastes 4:13; Proverbs 20:28; Proverbs 25:2; 1 Kings 4:29, 32-34; Proverbs 28:2; Proverbs 29:4; Proverbs 28:3; Proverbs 28:15-16; Proverbs 29:14; Proverbs 28:12; Proverbs 28:28; Proverbs 29:2; Proverbs 31:3-5; Ecclesiastes 10:16-17; Proverbs 31:8-9 

Vote for the Person You’re Most Confident Will . . . 

1. Make Wise Decisions 
2. Work the Hardest 
3. Promote Righteousness 
4. Execute God Honoring Judgments 
5. Tell the Truth 
6. Judge the Wicked 
7. Appoint Wise Counselors 
8. Exhibit Loyalty and Faithfulness 
9. Investigate and Explore 
10. Stabilize the Country 
11. Care for the Poor 
12. Bring Joy to the Godly 
13. Practice Self Control 
14. Defend the Defenseless

October 13, 2024
Pastor Scott Poling

Scripture used: John 16:8; Luke 22:60b-62; John 21:7b; Philippians 1:6; Mark 12:30; Luke 14:25-26; Matthew 10:37; Revelation 2:2-5a; Luke 16:13; Matthew 26:31a, 33; John 13:37b; Proverbs 16:2; Proverbs 21:2; John 2:24-25; 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 13; John 15:2,5,8; 1 Peter 4:10; 2 Timothy 4:2-4; John 10:11a, 14a 

Main Point: Restoration – a Labor of Love: 

• Restoration Starts with God 
• Restoration is Grounded in Love 
• Restoration is Dedicated to Serve

October 6, 2024
Pastor Scott Poling

Scripture used: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8; Matthew 28:16; John 16:32a; Matthew 4:19-20; Luke 5:4b-7; James 1:17; 1 Timothy 6:13a; Proverbs 19:14b; Psalm 127:3a; Ecclesiastes 3:13; Psalm 127:2; Romans 15:5a; Psalm 29:11; James 1:5; Deuteronomy 8:18a; Romans 6:23b; Psalm 23:6a; Luke 5:8-9; John 15:5b; Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 12:13; 1 Peter 4:9; Hebrews 13:1-2; 1 Timothy 3:2a,c; Mark 10:43-45; Luke 22:27; 

Main Points: 
The Lord Wants Them and Us to . . . 

• Know I am Alive! 
• Feel the Frustration 
• Recognize the Hand of God 
• Get Excited! 
• Trust God's Provision 
• Stand in Awe of Humble Service