History Part 2

Speaker: Pastor Patrick Kelley

Originally Recorded: May 24, 2020

Never let others tell you that you can’t be in His Story

1 Samuel 16:6-10

When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is before him.” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” Then Jesse called Abinadab and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” And Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen these.”

1 Samuel 17:28-33

Now Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spoke to the men. And Eliab’s anger was kindled against David, and he said, “Why have you come down? And with whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your presumption and the evil of your heart, for you have come down to see the battle.” And David said, “What have I done now? Was it not but a word?” And he turned away from him toward another, and spoke in the same way, and the people answered him again as before. When the words that David spoke were heard, they repeated them before Saul, and he sent for him. And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him, for you are but a youth, and he has been a man of war from his youth.”

You’ve already been prepared and positioned in His Story

1 Samuel 17:34-39

But David said to Saul, “Your servant used to keep sheep for his father. And when there came a lion, or a bear, and took a lamb from the flock, I went after him and struck him and delivered it out of his mouth. And if he arose against me, I caught him by his beard and struck him and killed him. Your servant has struck down both lions and bears, and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.” And David said, “The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!” Then Saul clothed David with his armor. He put a helmet of bronze on his head and clothed him with a coat of mail, and David strapped his sword over his armor. And he tried in vain to go, for he had not tested them. Then David said to Saul, “I cannot go with these, for I have not tested them.” So David put them off.

God will use what you have in His Story

Big Idea:

Opportunity doesn’t usually look like what we think it should look like in His story.

History Part 1

Speaker: Pastor Patrick Kelley

Originally Recorded: May 17, 2020

Where you start doesn’t determine where you can finish in His Story

Esther 2:17

the king loved Esther more than all the women, and she won grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins, so that he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti.

God will give you grace and favor at the right time in His Story

When you are teachable, God will establish you in grace and favor

Esther 4:1-3

When Mordecai learned all that had been done, Mordecai tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and he cried out with a loud and bitter cry. He went up to the entrance of the king’s gate, for no one was allowed to enter the king’s gate clothed in sackcloth. And in every province, wherever the king’s command and his decree reached, there was great mourning among the Jews, with fasting and weeping and lamenting, and many of them lay in sackcloth and ashes.

Esther 4:15-16

Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, “Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my young women will also fast as you do. Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.”

Trusting in the Lord is the key in His Story

Big Idea:

God uses the most unlikely people to engage in His story.

Esther 4:14

For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

Today I (Re) Commit my life to Jesus.

Mother's Day 2020

Speaker: Pastor Patrick Kelley

Originally Recorded: May 10, 2020

Easter Service 2020

Speaker: Pastor Patrick Kelley

Focus Shift

Speaker: Pastor Christine Phillips

Jesus In The Boat

Speaker: Pastor Frank Yazvac

Originally Recorded: Mar 22, 2020

Mark 4:35-41

As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?” When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” The disciples were absolutely terrified. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!”

We can rest in the middle of the storm.

Psalms 91:1

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

Matthew 11:28

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

Proverbs 3:24

You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly.

Psalms 4:8

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.

Sometimes we need to speak to the storm.

Joshua 1:8

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

I John 5:14

Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

Mark 11:22-25

And Jesus answered them, "Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."

Romans 8:11

If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.

If you've been struggling with fear, choose to rest in God by leaning into His presence.

If you've been restless, let your faith rise up and speak to the storm.

And continue to be the church.

We're facing unique challenges, but we also have unique opportunities to share Christ like we never have before.

Firm Foundation

Speaker: Pastor Frank Yazvac

Originally Recorded: Mar 15, 2020

Psalms 40:1-3

I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord.

We wait patiently.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

God hears us when we cry out.

1 John 5:14

And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.

Psalms 34:17

The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.

Philippians 4:6-7

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

We are steadied by God.

Hebrews 12:12-13

So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong.

Many will see what He has done and be amazed.

Joshua 1:9

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Philippians 1:6

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

Romans 15:13

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

5 things to help you this week - is one of these your next step?

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Mercy Triumphs Judgement

Speaker: Gene Brack

Originally Recorded: Mar 8, 2020

Are you Pooh or Piglet?: Mar 1, 2020

Speaker: Pastor Judy Kelley

Originally Recorded: Mar 1, 2020

Judges 6:12-16

When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders that our ancestors told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt?’ But now the Lord has abandoned us and given us into the hand of Midian.” The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.”

Great Truths in the Story of Gideon:

God has a plan for your life.

Great Truths in the Story of Gideon:

You can do more than you think you can.

Great Truths in the Story of Gideon:

Start now...you can do it.

Great Truths in the Story of Gideon:

God loves you....He is patient...and He will empower and help you.

The life changing truths apply to:

Your relationship with God.

Your relationships...marriage, family, friends.

Your ministry - personal, corporate.

Your jobs, career, future.

Big Idea:

What we value most defines our purpose and gives birth to our vision.

What's your plan?

5 things to help you this week - is one of these your next step?

Invite someone to come with you!

Pray and Read your Bible!

Find a place to serve!

Connect in a LifeGroup

Get Baptized (sign up in your bulletin or digital connect card)

Feb 23, 2020

Speaker: Pastor Mike Kelley

Originally Recorded: Feb 23, 2020