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On Sunday, November 16, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Fight, Run, Keep the Faith" from 2 Timothy 4:6-8."The holy and righteous Judge gives righteousness as a crown to those who believe in Jesus Christ."1. Time of Departing (v. 6)2. Keeping the Faith (v. 7)3. The Gift of Righteousness (v. 8)

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Preach the Word" from 2 Timothy 4:1-5.

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Breathed Out by God" from 2 Timothy 3:14-17."The Bible is able to make you wise for salvation because it is the breathed-out word of God."1. But as for You (vs. 14-15)2. God-Breathed and Profitable (vs. 16-17)

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman concluded the section on "Jesus and Beelzebul" (Luke 11:24-28), and then covered the next passage on the Sign of Jonah (vs. 29-32).

Dr. Jim Cassidy, who spoke this weekend at our DFW Reformation Conference, preached in the worship service on Reformation Sunday, October 26, 2025 on the subject of "The Christian and Civil Government" from Romans 13:1-7.

Dr. Jim Cassidy concludes the Structure of Church Government. Outlines and study guides available at:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AUzBIak2ZUOPfOzu_pqo9ZaZnsJkA97E?usp=sharing

Saturday, October 25, 2025Dr. Cassidy covers the Use and Limits of Church Power and Authority and the Spirituality of the Church, then introduces the Structure of Church Government.Outlines and study guides are available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AUzBIak2ZUOPfOzu_pqo9ZaZnsJkA97E?usp=sharing

Saturday, October 25, 2025.Dr. Cassidy concludes the first lecture by concluding the attributes and marks of the church and will segue into the subject of the keys of the kingdom.Access outlines and study guides at:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AUzBIak2ZUOPfOzu_pqo9ZaZnsJkA97E

Friday, October 24, 2025Dr. Jim Cassidy introduces the doctrine of the church.Study guides are available at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AUzBIak2ZUOPfOzu_pqo9ZaZnsJkA97E

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The God Who Rescues Sinners" from 2 Timothy 3:10-12."All who follow Christ will suffer persecution but God's grace is sufficient."1. A Godly Life (v. 10)2. Persecutions Will Come (v. 11)3. The Lord Rescues (v. 12)

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman lead a discussion in Sunday School about Jesus and Beelzebul from Luke 11:14-23.

On Sunday, October 12, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Truth vs. Folly" from 2 Timothy 3:6-9."False teachers may proliferate in the church, but the folly of their teaching will be made evident against the truth of God's word."1. Creeping and Capturing (vs. 6-7)2. Folly or truth (vs. 8-9)

On Sunday, October 12, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman lead a Sunday School discussion on the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:1-13.

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "In These Last Days" from 2 Timothy 3:1-5."Though we'll face difficult times in the last days, God will preserve us by his power for us in the gospel."1. Times of Difficulty (v. 1)2. Catalog of Sins (vs. 2-4)3. True Power (v. 5)

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman taught about Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42.

"Sinners are brought to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit through the ministry of Christ's church."1. A Great House (vs. 20-21)2. Flee and Pursue (vs. 22-24)3. Perhaps Repentance (vs. 25-26)

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "God's Firm Foundation" from 2 Timothy 2:14-19."The words of babblers are like shifting sand, but God has built his church on the foundation of his unchanging word."1. Remind of Truth2. A Worker Approved3. A Firm Foundation

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "Strengthened by Grace" from 2 Timothy 2:1-2."Jesus entrusted the gospel to faithful men so you would hear it and believe in him."1. Strength Training (v. 1)2. Passing It On (v. 2)

On Sunday, August 24, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Sharing Christ's Sufferings, Sharing His Joy" from 2 Timothy 1:15-18."Jesus Christ lived a life of suffering so that we might experience the joy of his resurrection."1. Bitter Betrayal2. Joyful Reunion

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "He Is Able" from 2 Timothy 1:12b-14."God is able through Jesus Christ to make us able to guard the good deposit entrusted to us."1. He is Able (v. 12b)2. Sound Words (v. 13)3. Guard the Good Deposit (v. 14)

On Sunday, August 10, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Destruction of Death" from 2 Timothy 1:8-12a.

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Fan into Flame" from 2 Timothy 1:3-7."God calls you to fan into flame the gift of the Holy Spirit given through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to every believer."1. Thanksgiving for Sincere Faith (vs. 3-5)2. Growing the Gift (vs. 6,7)

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "By the Will of God" from 2 Timothy 1:1-2.

On Sunday, July 20, 2025, Rev. Clarence Veld preached "Appointment, Anointment and Assessment" from Mark 1:9-13.

On Sunday, July 6, 2025, Rev. Todd Dole, preached "The Fiery Trial" from 1 Peter 4:12-19.

On Sunday, June 29, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "One in Christ Jesus" from Galatians 3:23-29."Through faith in Christ you have become adopted sons and daughters of God united in the same family and coheirs of eternal life."1. Before Faith Came (vs. 23, 24)2. Now That Faith Has Come (vs. 25-29)

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Son's Request and the Rebel's Curse" from Revelation 16:17-21."If you refuse to believe in Jesus you will suffer god's infinite wrath, but if you do believe, Jesus has already suffered God's wrath in your place."1. Into the Air (vs. 17, 18)2. The Great City (vs. 19)3. Cursing God (vs. 20, 21)

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "I Will Not Leave You or Forsake You" from Joshua 1:5-9."God fulfilled his own law's demands by sending his Son to keep the law for us so that we might enjoy all God's blessings through faith in Jesus Christ."1. I Will Be With You (vs. 5,6)2. Meditate Day and Night (vs. 7-9)

On Sunday, June 8, 2025, Pastor Bob Canode preached "The Church of God" from 1 Corinthians 1:1-3.

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Apple of God's Eye" from Zechariah 2:6-13."The Church is precious to the Lord; so precious that he sent his one and only Son so that she might be redeemed."1. Up and Our (vs. 6,7)2. Reversal of Fortune (vs. 8,9)3. Sing and Rejoice (vs. 10-13)

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Old, Yet New" from 1 John 2:7-11."The Father's hatred for our sin was unleashed in all its fullness on his Son. Because of this, we must not hate those for whom Christ has died."1. An Old Commandment2. A New Commandment3. Abiding in Darkness or in Light

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "To Know Jesus is to Know the Way" from John 14:1-7."By his death and resurrection Jesus prepares room for you in his Father's house, and proves he is the only way to his Father."1. Preparing a place (vs. 1-3)2. How Can We Know the Way? (vs. 4, 5)3. Knowing the Father by the Son (vs. 6, 7)

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Gathering for Battle" from Revelation 16:8-16."God gives people the opportunity to repent even though he knows they will choose darkness over his kingdom of light."1. Fire and Cursing (vs. 8, 9)2. Darkness and Anguish (vs. 10, 11)3. Synagogue of Satan (vs. 12-16)

On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Elder John West lead a discussion on "Honoring Elders and Dealing with Sin" from 1 Timothy 5:17-25.Honoring and Supporting Elders (vs. 17, 18)Protecting Elders from False Accusations (v. 19)Disciplining Sinning Elders (v. 20)Impartiality and Care in Appointing Elders (vs. 21, 22)Personal Care and the Visibility of Deeds (vs. 23-25)

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "A Voice from the Temple" from Revelation 16:1-7."When Christians suffer for following Jesus, we can be assured he is bring other people to salvation."1. Earth ( vs. 1, 2)2. Seas, Rivers and Springs (vs. 3, 4)3. The Angel and the Altar (vs. 5-7)

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Elder John West lead a discussion based on 1 Timothy 5:1-16. Treating Church Members as Family (vs. 1, 2)Honoring True Widows (vs. 3-8)Guidelines for Enrolling Widows (vs. 9-16)

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Feed My Lambs" from John 21:7, 12-19."Christ loved his church enough to die for her, and also enough to ensure the she would be cared for until he returns."1. It is the Lord (vs. 1-14)2. The Three Loves (vs. 14-17)3. Follow Me (vs. 18, 19)

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "He is Risen; He is Risen Indeed!" from John 20:1-10."Jesus Christ is risen from the dead, and if you believe in him you have already been resurrected from sin and death, and you will live forever."1. On the First Day (vs. 1, 2)2. Seeing the Signs (vs. 3-8)3. That He Must Rise (vs. 9, 10)

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, Elder John West lead a discussion about "The Church's Identity and the Threat of False Teaching" based on 1 Timothy 3:14-4:5.1. The Purpose of Paul's Instructions (3:14, 15)2. The Confession of the Mystery of Godliness (3:16)3. The Prediction of Apostasy (vs. 4:1, 2)4. The Nature of False Teaching (4:3-5)

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Out of the Sanctuary" from Revelation 15:5-8."God's judgment against the enemies of his people will bring about our deliverance, just as his judgment against our sin brought our salvation."1. Tabernacle of Testimony (vs. 5, 6)2. Until Wrath is Finished (vs. 7, 8)

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Elder John West lead a discussion on "Leadership in the Church: Elders and Deacons" based on 1 Timothy 3:1-13.1. The Noble Task of Oversight (v. 1)2. Qualifications of Overseers (vs. 2-7)3. The Role and Character of Deacons (vs. 8-10, 12, 13)4. The Supportive Role of Deacons' Wives (v. 11)

On Sunday, April 6, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Song of the Lamb" from Revelation 15:1-4."We have been delivered by the victory of Jesus from our slavery to sin in order to worship God forever."1. Seven Plagues (v. 1)2. Sea of Glass (v. 2)3. Saints in Song (vs. 3,4)

On Sunday, April 6, 2025, Elder John West lead a discussion on "Prayer and Worship in the Church" from 1 Timothy 2:1-15. The Priority and Scope of Prayer (vs. 1,2)God's Desire for All to be Saved (vs. 3,4)Christ as Mediator and Ransom (vs. 5,6)Paul's Role as Preacher to the Gentiles (v. 7)Men's Role in Prayer (v. 8)Women's Adornment and Good Works (vs. 9,10)What is "Quietly"? and Restrictions on Teaching (vs. 11,12)Theological Basis in Creation and the Fall (vs. 13,14)Salvation through What? (vs. 15)

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Intensive Trials" from Job 2:1-10."Jesus, at every point in his earthly life, blessed God, and yet still died so that all who have cursed God yet believed in his Son would never die."1. Skin for Skin (vs. 1-6)2. Six Little Words (vs. 7-9)3. The Good for the Bad (v. 10)

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, Elder John West began a nine-week study of Paul's first letter to Timothy.Greeting and Authority (vs. 1,2)Confronting False Teaching (vs. 3-7)The Law's Rightful Use (vs. 8-11)Testimony of Grace (vs. 12-17)Charge to Persevere (vs. 18-20)

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "The Reason for Hope" from 1 Peter 3:13-17."Jesus Christ is object of your hope, but he's also the one who gives you hope through his death and resurrection."1. Harm? (vs. 13,14)2. Hope (v. 15)3. Humility (vs. 16,17)

On Sunday, March 16, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "To Him Who is Able" from Jude 24 and 25."God is able to make you stand in the face of opposition and to present you blameless in his sight all to his glory and praise."1. Blameless (v. 24)2. The Only God Our Savior (v. 25)

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "An Eternal Gospel" from Revelation 14:6-13."God judges sinners and those who tempt people to sin, and he causes his people to persevere in the face of persecution."1. Judgment is Coming (vs. 6,7)2. Babylon is Falling (vs. 8-11)3. Endurance is a Blessing (vs. 12,13)

On Sunday, February 23, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "A New Song" from Revelation 14:1-5."While the doctrine of universalism is false, the Bible does teach that the full number of those who are saved will far outnumber our expectations."1. One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand (v.1)2. The Voice (vs. 2,3)3. Redeemed from Mankind (vs. 4-5)

On Sunday, February 23, 2025, Pastor Joe Troutman surveyed Luke 8 in Sunday School.