On June 13, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "When You Pray, Part 4" from Matthew 6:12-15.

For all who believe in Jesus Christ, because of his death and resurrection, our sins are forgiven, and we have victory over evil.

1. Deep in debt (vs. 12, 14-15)

2. The Hour of Trial (v. 13)

3. Doxology 

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On June 6, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "When You Pray, Part 3" from Matthew 6:10-11.

Jesus teaches us to pray for his will to be done, and for our daily bread, so that we will be content for all that God has done for us.

1. God's Glorious Will (v. 10b)

2. God Glorified in Our Needs (v. 11)

On May 30, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "When You Pray, Part 2" from Matthew 6:9-10a.

We can pray that our Father in Heaven be glorified because we have been redeemed by our Lord Jesus Christ.

1. Our Glorious Father and King (v. 9a)

2. God's Glorious Name (v. 9b)

3. God's Glorious Kingdom (v. 10a)

On May 23, 2010, US Army Chaplain, Rev. Paul Berghaus preached "A Theology of Suffering" from Job 38:1-11.

On May 16, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "When You Pray" from Matthew 6:5-8.

Jesus Christ teaches us to pray because he has gained access for us to his Father's throne by his death, by his resurrection and by his ascension. 

1. Not Like the Hypocrites (v. 5)

2. Not Like the Pagans (v. 7)

3. Like the Sons of God (vs. 6,8)

On May 9, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Praised by Men or Praised by God?" from Matthew 6:1-4.

Jesus obeyed his Father by selflessly giving his life for us so that we could be obedient to the Father and selflessly give to others.

1. Fair Warning (v. 1)

2. Hypocrisy in Giving (v.s 2)

3. Secrecy in Giving (v. 3-4)

On Sunday, May 2, 2010, Rev. Joe Troutman preached "How to Love Your Enemy" from Matthew 5:43-48.

Jesus commands us to love our enemies, because God loved us while we were his enemies, and gives us his Spirit to make this possible.

1. Hatred versus Love (verses 43-44)

2. Sons of the Father (verses 45-47)

3. Perfection (verse 48)

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On April 18, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached on being as good as your word from Matthew 5:33-37.

Jesus proved that his word was true by dying in our place, and rising from the dead on the third day, just as he foretold.

1. Do Not Swear in Vain (v. 33)

2. No Oath at All (vs. 34-36)

3. Yes or No (v. 37)

On April 11, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached on keeping your marriage vows from Matthew 5:31-32.

Jesus intends for marriage to be a reflection of his love for the church. He loved his church enough to die for her. 

1. Legal Notice (v. 31)

2. Divorce as Adultery (v. 32)

On April 4, 2010, Pastor Joe Troutman preached on adultery in the heart from Matthew 5:27-30.

Our sin, even in its most hidden form, requires drastic measures: namely, the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, and his triumph over sin and death in his resurrection. 

1. Sexual Covetousness (vs. 27-28)

2. Drastic Measures (vs. 29-30)