12/8/2024
Sunday AM
Pastor Steve Hankins, Th.D.

The Gifts of Christmas - The Gift of Love
1 John 4:7-12

1. To unwrap the gift of God's love, we must first accept it. (v.9-10)
Supporting verses: Romans 5:8; John 1:12

2. To unwrap the gift of God's love, is to experience it. (v. 9)
Supporting verses: 1 John 4:15-16; Romans 8:38-39

3. The unwrapped gift of God's love is to be shared. (v. 11-12)
Supporting verses: Romans 13:8; 1 John 3:16; John 13:34-35

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not parish but have eternal life."
(John 3:16, ESV)

Sunday sermon 21/1/24
Pastor Steve Hankins

Luke 1:26-33
1.The Lord's word presents the gift of hope to us. (v.32-33)
     (Genesis 3:15; Hebrews 2:14; Isaiah 7:14; 9:6)
2. Fulfilled prophecy is the assurance of the gift of hope. (v.31-35)
     (Matthew 1:23; 1 Peter 1:3)
3.The gift of hope guarantees a glorious eternal future (v. 32-33, 37)
     (John 3:16; 2 Timothy 4:18; Revelation 20:6)

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead," (1 Peter 1:3, ESV)

11/24/2024
Sunday Morning; 11AM service
Pastor Glen Meadows

John 13:1-30

11/17/2024
Sunday AM
Pastor Steve Hankins, Th.D.
(sermon recording started late, sorry!)

2 Chronicles 7:11-16

1. What's on the inside affects what happens on the outside. (v. 14a)
(Supporting Verses: Jeremiah 2:32; Ephesians 5:25-26, 32)

2. Humility is the inner virtue that affects everything. (v. 14b)
(Supporting Verses: Proverbs 16:18; Matthew 23:12)

• Having a vibrant, fervent, effectual prayer life (James 5:16)
• Seeking God with a whole heart (Jeremiah 29:13)
• Turning away from sin, the flesh and a cold heart (Matthew 3:2; 4:17)

As strangers in a strange world, we are Ambassadors of Christ.
(2 Corinthians 5:20; Ephesians 2:8-10)

Pastor Gary Burden
Sunday morning (Communion Sunday) - 11/03/2024

1 Kings 18

Our world needs the main thing the Church has to offer: The Gospel of Jesus Christ.

But the Church needs what only God can provide in order for it to effectively share the Gospel: a genuine heaven sent refreshing, renewing revival.

An example of what happens when God truly shows up took place in the ultra-corrupt region of ancient Samaria through His uncorrupted prophet, Elijah.

1. The enemies of revival

• The compromisers (vv. 1-9)
• The corrupt (vv. 17-18)
• The confused (vv. 20-21)
• The competitors (vv. 25-29)

2. The elements of revival

• The Savior (v. 30)
• A spirit of solidarity (vv. 31-32a)
• Separation from the world (v. 32b)
• The supernatural (vv. 33-38)

3. The effects of revival

• Revelation (v. 38)
• Repentance (v. 39)
• Removal (v. 40)
• Refreshing (v. 41)

How desperate are we for God to show up and show off through us for our world?
Is it not time for heart preparation for revival!

Sunday Sermon 10/27/24
Pastor Steve Hankins

Genesis 1:26-28 & Romans 13:1-4
1. God created us to rule over this world. (Genesis 1:26-28) (John 4:24)
2. Sin Corrupted our ability to rule as God desired (Genesis 3) (Genesis 9:1-6; Psalm 14:1-3; Romans 3:10-11)
3. Government authorities are servants of God. (Romans 13:1-4) (Genesis 9:6; Exodus 21:22-23; Psalm 119:89)

As strangers in a strange world, we are Ambassadors of Christ
(2 Corinthians 5:20; Ephesians 2:8-10)

Strangers in a Strange World
Unmasking Wolves
Pastor Steve Hankins, Th.D.

2 John 4-11

1. We must endeavor to live in the truth. (v4-6)
Supporting Verses: Leviticus 19:18; John 13:34-35

2. We must protect one another from false teaching. (v7-11)
Supporting Verse: 1 John 4:1

As strangers in a strange world, we are Ambassadors of Christ.
(2 Corinthians 5:20; Ephesians 2:8-10)

Sunday Sermon: October 13, 2024
Strangers In a Strange World Series
Pastor Steve Hankins

1. Do not be surprised at the world's hostility. (v14, 15, 17)
            (John 19-20)
2. The Lord calls us to serve in this hostile time. (v17-18)
        (Matthew 9:12-13;  1 Cor. 5:9-10,  2 Cor. 5:19-20)
3. We are to present the truth in this world with love. (v18)
    (Matthew 5:44:  Luke 19:10;  Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 4:15)

As strangers in a strange world, we are Ambassadors of Christ
(2 Corinthians 5:20;  Ephesians 2:8-10)

Sunday morning 10/06/2024
Pastor Steve Hankins, Th.D.

Note from the A/V team: Apologies, the recording was started late.

Strangers in a Strange World - Compassionate Caring Community

John 13:1-30 

1. Christlike love is the basis for joyful fellowship. (v6-11) 

2. Christlike love produces humility in believers. (v2-5) (Philippians 2:8) 

3. Christlike love produces humble servants. (v12-17) (Matthew 20:24-28) 

As strangers in a strange world, we are Ambassadors of Christ. 
(2 Corinthians 5:20; Ephesians 2:8-10)

Sunday Morning - 9/22/2024
Pastor Steve Hankins, Th.D.

2 Thessalonians 2:1-9

1. Do not be dismayed, fearful or confused by the rhetoric. (v. 1-4)

2. Recognize that a secret power of lawlessness is at work. (v. 7a)
Supporting verses: John 3:19; Genesis 3:1-5, 6:5

3. Engage with the Holy Spirit in restraining evil. (v. 6-7)
Supporting verses: 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Timothy 3:15

As strangers in a strange world, we are Ambassadors of Christ.
(2 Corinthians 5:20; Ephesians 2:8-10)