Woodland Christian Church Sermons | Biblical Teaching

After having paused in late June for the summer series by Keith Rice (Introduction to Apologetics), we resumed our study of Acts 3:1-4:4; this was week #6.

An updated PDF handout is attached to this post; we are resuming on page 14.

2 Chronicles 30:1-6—Inviting People to Our Passover - Part I

Lesson 1: Let’s use the ____________ ____________________ God’s given us to grow in outreach.

Lesson 2: ____________ ____________ to the true and greater Passover, which is Christ (1 Cor 5:7).

Lesson 3: For our Passover:

(Part I) Invite your ______________ (2 Chr 28:6-9 cf. 2 Chr 30:1; John 3:16).

(Part II) Invite ________________ people (2 Chr 30:1)

(Part III) Command ____________________ when appropriate (2 Chr 30:6).

Four practical suggestions to help WCC grow in outreach:

Pray individually, as couples, families, and home fellowships, for WCC to grow in this area

Pray for wisdom for the elders to be sensitive to God’s leading.

Invite 2-3 couples to the marriage conference.

Find ways for your home fellowship to focus on outreach.

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Psalm 32:8-9

Day 1: Read 2 Chron. 28:6-9, 27; 29:3 and discuss: Why was the nation of Israel divided into 2 kingdoms? What did the first king of the northern kingdom do in order to keep people from defecting to the southern kingdom? What did the northern kingdom do that “reached up to heaven”? What does Hezekiah do in chapter 29? Discuss the impact these passages should have on your daily lives as Christians.

Day 2: Read 2 Chron. 30:1 and discuss: What does Passover celebrate? How do you imagine Hezekiah must have been tempted to feel towards the northern kingdom? Who did Hezekiah invite to Passover? Why is this significant?

Day 3: Read 2 Chron. 30:2-6 and discuss: Why was it unlikely that Israel would respond well to Hezekiah’s invitation? What aspect about the timing of Passover did Hezekiah choose to alter? Why? What phrase did Hezekiah use that meant “repentance” was required? What did the people need to turn from? What do the people you know need to turn from? What do you still need to turn from?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Scott and Steve Moeller

Pray for these church members / families: (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Ellie Templin, Diane Tompkins, Mark & Pam Van Schaick, Frank & Ellie Williams, Kevin & Laura Willis

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Clark County Fire & Rescue; State: State Senator Ann Rivers; Nation: President Donald Trump

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: India Evangelical Mission (IEM)

An Unreached People Group: Java Banyumasan (Muslim, Indonesia)

Part 13 of Keith Rice teaching an introduction to Apologetics

Luke 11:5-13—Sonship’s Superiority to Friendship

Lesson 1: Our Heavenly Father wants our prayers ____________________ and __________________ (Luke 11:5-8; Matt 15:22-28).

Lesson 2: Sometimes our prayers aren’t answered because they’re:

(Part I) ______________ (Luke 11:10 cf. Jam 4:3).

(Part II) Not ______________________ beneficial (Luke 11:11-13; 2 Cor 12:8-9).

Lesson 3: Jesus’ ________ __________ is sonship (vv. 9-13) is superior to friendship (vv. 5-8).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Day 1: Read Luke 11:1-13 and discuss: What elements of the parable sound strange to our modern mind? Why are these parts of the story important? Why does the man in the house finally relent and give the traveler bread? What does this teach us about the manner of our own prayers?

Day 2: Read Luke 11:1-13 and discuss: Why are we to “keep” asking, seeking, and knocking? List a few things you have been praying for for a long time. How often do you pray? Daily? Hourly? When was the last time you prayed for those things? As you assess your prayers, honestly, is your self-assessment accurate?

Day 3: Read Luke 11:1-13 and discuss: Why does God not answer prayer sometimes? Think back in your life. List a few things you prayed for, but did not receive. Trace the flow of the passage and briefly explain why “sonship” is better than “friendship”. What practical impact will this have on your life, starting this week?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald & Tim Zumstein

Pray for these church members / families: (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Kent & Melina Stephens, Gwen Stephenson, Isaac Studt, Jesse & Mary Studt, Carl & Audrey Templin

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local: Woodland Police; State: State Senator Dean Takko; Nation: Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38):

Those we directly support: The family from here who is preparing to work overseas

An Unreached People Group: Mongol (Buddhist, China)

Part 13 of Keith Rice teaching an introduction to Apologetics

Part 12 of Keith Rice teaching an introduction to Apologetics

Part 12 of Keith Rice teaching an introduction to Apologetics

Is this the end of the story?

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Pastor Doug Connell, September 23, 2018

Main idea of the passage:

Man can do nothing to change the harsh truth that he will die.

POINT #1: I cannot make ______________ of life by only observing what takes place on earth, and… (v.2; Ps. 39:5; 89:47; Jas. 4:14; Ecc. 12:13)

POINT #2: ...I can do nothing to ______________ the way this world works, ...(v.3, 4-7, 8-11)

POINT #3: ...all because of ___________; … (Gen. 3; Rom. 8:20)

POINT #4: ...therefore, my hope is in the One who will make all things ______________.” (Rev. 21)

I cannot make _________ of life by only observing what takes place on earth, and I can do nothing to __________ the way this world works, all because of ______; therefore, my hope is in the One who will make all things _____.

Speaker:

Message suicide thoughts.

Part 11 of Keith Rice teaching an introduction to Apologetics