Open Bible Church of Kingsville Sermons

SERMON NOTES – June 14, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 15:12-35Topic: Obedience is Better Than SacrificeAttribute: Praise Christ as Your Sacrifice and ObedienceGOD’S DM: “I want your whole heart and life, not just cheap confessions and perfunctory sacrifices!"Notes: Saul’s C______________ and Samuel’s C______________ (vs. 12-16)Exodus 17:15-161 Samuel 15:11Samuel’s I______________, Saul’s E______________ & God’s D______________ (vs. 17-23)“To reject Yahweh’s word is to reject Yahweh himself, to reject his authority - in a word, to reject his kingship. Since Saul had rejected Yahweh reject as King over him Yahweh rejected Saul as king over his people. All the smoke and fat on Gilgal’s alter would never replace the pleasure God could have had from the living sacrifice of Saul’s will.”-Dale Ralph DavisSaul: U______________ and R______________ (vs. 24-31)1 Samuel 12:14-151 Samuel 15:11 and 35Samuel: B______________ and B______________ (vrs. 32-35)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) To obey is better than sacrifice.The Lord wants your whole heart and life. God-glorifying obedience will show up in the small, mundane, normal parts of our lives far more than it will in the big areas and grand gestures. 2) Christ’s obedience and sacrifice is better than your sacrifices and obedience!To obey is better than sacrifice, but Jesus’ sacrifice and obedience are better than anything you could ever offer and the only way to please God the Father! Hebrews 10:1-10

SERMON NOTES – June 7, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 15:1-11Topic: The Beginning of the End for King SaulAttribute: Praise Christ both Judge and SaviorGOD’S DM: “Nothing other than complete and total obedience is acceptable in the Lord’s sight, but the Judge can be your Savior!”Notes: 1 Samuel 13:13-14L_____________ to the Lord (vs. 1-3)Exodus 17:8Deuteronomy 25:17-18Exodus 17:14Deuteronomy 25:19Incomplete O________________ (vs. 4-9)Response: R___________, A__________, and T_________ (vs. 10-11)Genesis 6:5-7“This day when God’s appointed king did not listen to the sound of the voice of the Lord was like those far-off days when human wickedness came close to destroying all that God had made.” -John Woodhouse “Saul’s failure to carry out Yahweh’s orders signals something deeper than failure - ‘He has turned his back from following me.’ He would no longer be the follower or servant of the Lord.”-Dale Ralph DavisIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Complete and Wholehearted Obedience is what God always requires.Obey the Lord immediately, completely, and wholeheartedly! See anything and everything else for what it is: sin, rebellion, and defiance against your Creator, God, and King!2) King Jesus is both Judge and Savior.You will experience and deal with King Jesus either as your Judge or Savior. Believe and trust only in Jesus and His work to rescue and save you from yourself, your sin, and God’s wrath! Acts 10:423) How do you respond to other people’s sin?Learn from and follow Samuel’s example. This is how God’s people in every age respond to the sin of other people, even great sin.

SERMON NOTES – May 31, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 14:24-52Topic: The King’s Foolishness ExposedAttribute: Praise Christ as the True King and SaviorGOD’S DM: “King Saul’s foolishness led Israel into sin and would have resulted in the death of his own son, Jonathan, if the people had not ransomed and saved him. King Jesus’ wisdom allows him to save and ransom his people from their own foolishness and the death they deserve!”Notes: Rash V_____________ (vs. 24)1 Samuel 14:6Unintended C________________ (vs. 25-35)Genesis 9:4Leviticus 7:26-27“The man who did not obey God in chapter 13 and expressed no confidence in God when faced with his enemies, who devised the crazy plan to save himself by starving his troops, now sounded so concerned about the people’s act of disobedience! He tried to put it right by playing the priest, building an altar where the animals could be slaughtered and eaten properly. But there is not the slightest suggestion that he saw how he had caused the problem.” -John Woodhouse 3All A______________ (vs. 36-46)1 Samuel 8:181 Samuel 13:111 Samuel 14:29-30S______________ of Saul’s Reign (vs. 47-52)“Although we have much more to hear about Saul, there is a sense in which the essential story has now been told. And as though to signal this, the narrative provides at this point a summary of Saul’s reign. Effectively Saul’s reign was now over.” -John Woodhouse 1 Samuel 9:161 Samuel 8:11-12IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) See yourself.Take a look in the mirror and see yourself as King Saul! Learn from his sins, foolishness, failures, and consequences, so that you do not have to face them yourself! 2) See the True King and Savior!Let King Saul’s failures and foolishness in this story help you see and highlight the glories and wonders of King Jesus!

SERMON NOTES – May 24, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 14:1-23Topic: When God is for UsAttribute: Praise Christ as the Wise King and SaviorGOD’S DM: “When I am for you, you can scale walls and take on troops in the sure hope that I will again deliver you.” Notes: Psalms 18:291) The Setting- Audacity- Secrecy - Inactivity2) The Imagination of Faith - Possibility- Certainity Psalms 18:29- Loyalty- StrategyOh Sinnerman, where you gonna run to? Sinnerman, where you gonna run to?Where you gonna run to?All on that day.IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1. Jonathan understood that God can save, whether by many or few. And the purpose of God is to send Jesus to seek and to save those who are prepared to admit, I'm lost, I'm hopeless, I'm sinful, I'm stuck. And the reason some of us are not Christians is because we believe that we are powerful, we are secure, we are religious, we are good. So either we allow the truth of God's Word to diagnose our condition or we diagnose the condition for ourselves - which will not end well.2. Out what hopeless situation are you looking for God's deliverance, to see God create something out of nothing?3. How is faith informing your imagination? Where is it that God is calling to live out your faith and see His kingdom advance?4. To whom are you saying, I am with you heart and soul. Whose back do you have to help them secure what God is doing?

SERMON NOTES – May 17, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 13:1-23Topic: King Saul’s Foolish ActionAttribute: Praise Christ as the Wise King and SaviorGOD’S DM: “Despite how it looks and feels, choosing to trust and obey Me is always the wisest and safest action. Everything else is utter foolishness!” Notes: Rivalry R_____________ (vs. 1-4)1 Samuel 8:201 Samuel 9:16Saul’s A____________ & Samuel’s R____________ (vs. 5-15a)“They wanted a king who would lead them out in battle. Instead, they got a king they followed in fear, trembling.” - Heath Thomas and JD Greear“Samuel’s departure was symbolic of the breach between himself and Saul, who was abandoned without any guidance for the defeat of the Philistines, and with the sacrificial offering only half-completed, was left to his own devices.” - Joyce BaldwinBleak S______________ (vs. 15b-23)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God has provided a wise, obedient, and faithful king who has saved His people from their enemies!Jesus is everything God promised in response to King Saul’s failure. Draw near, submit to, love, trust, obey, serve, and follow King Jesus with your whole heart and life! Philippians 2:5-11Hebrews 5:7-92) Faith and obedience are always the wisest choice. Everything and anything else is foolishness!“Trust and obey, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.” - John H. Sammis

SERMON NOTES – May 10, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 12:1-25Topic: A Faithful God and Unfaithful PeopleAttribute: Praise Christ as King and ProphetGOD’S DM: “Despite your sin and unfaithfulness toward Me, I have been faithful to You! Even more, I will never forsake you, as My people! Consider all that I have done for you, and let it drive you to love, serve, and obey Me faithfully with your whole heart!”Notes: Proves Himself F_____________ (vs. 1-5)1 Samuel 8:4-5Proves the Lord F____________ (vs. 6-11)Proves Israel’s S____________ (vs. 12-18)The People’s R_____________ and Samuel’s New R_____ (vs. 19-25)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God has been faithful to unfaithful people like us and has provided the leader we need.Samuel’s Farewell address and Israel’s kingdom renewal are meant to highlight our sin and point us to Jesus, as God’s solution for it! 2) Do not turn away from following the Lord. Do not turn aside after empty things.Turn aside from every worthless thing and pursue the Lord with your whole heart! 3) Consider what great things the Lord has done for you.Constantly fill your heart and mind with all the great things God has done for you! This will show you how much greater and more glorious He is than everything else and lead your heart to pursue Him alone.

SERMON NOTES – May 3, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 11:12-15Topic: Israel’s Merciful King Attribute: Praise Christ as the Merciful King Who Brings Salvation! GOD’S DM: “Despite their sin and rejection of Me, I will not put My people to death because My Son, King Jesus, has worked salvation for them and removed their reproach!”Notes: The People's C________ and S__________ (vs. 12)The King’s V____________ (vs. 13)1 Samuel 10:27“Saul understood very clearly that the deliverance Israel had now experienced was the Lord’s doing and answered their question. God had proved himself again to be ‘your God, who saves you from all your calamities and distresses’ (1 Samuel 10:19). ‘This man’ could save Israel, not by virtue of his own abilities. The Lord had anointed him and empowered him to save his people (1 Samuel 9:16 and 10:1).” -John WoodhouseKingdom R______________ (vs. 14-15)Joshua 5:9IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) The Same Story, Only Better!This story of Israel and King Saul is our story and the story of King Jesus and His Gospel, just in miniature form! Behold your King and experience His verdict of mercy! 2) Relationship Renewal. Use all the opportunities God provides for you to renew and deepen your relationship with your God and King!

SERMON NOTES — April 26, 2026Series: 1 Samuel: Shadows of the King & His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 11:1-11Topic: The Sweet Song of SalvationGod’s IM: When times are changing, do not look to people or leaders for your salvation for they will fail you. I am the true King that you need and want. Notes:How can this man save us?1. The Bad News (11:1-3) John 15:18 John 15:14-152. The Good News (11:4-11) Zechariah 4:63. The Sweet Song of Salvation Because a lifetime filled with happiness Is like a street that never ends Sing that sweet sweet song of salvation And let your laughter fill the air Sing that sweet sweet song of salvation And tell the people everywhere Sing that sweet sweet song of salvation To every man and every nation Sing that sweet sweet song of salvation And let the people know that Jesus cares — Larry NormanIMPLICATION FOR LIFE RESPONSE1. When good things happen in our lives, to whom do we give the credit?2. When others praise you for your work, do you point them to God’s grace? 3. When others want to make much of you, do you make much of God?

SERMON NOTES – April 19, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 10:17-27Topic: Saul Proclaimed as King Attribute: Praise Christ as the True King! GOD’S DM: “If you try to choose your own king, you will always end up with a hilariously bad ruler over your life. Instead, embrace King Jesus!”Notes: A Prophetic A________________ (vs. 17-19)Joshua 7:14-15A Lost K____________ (vs. 20-24)“Saul’s actions, however odd, were consistent with the portrayal of Saul to this point; previously the king-designate had shut out both his servant and his uncle from any knowledge of his destiny. Saul’s vacancy at his own coronation suitably foreshadows a reign that would vacate responsibilities associated with the exercise of godly rule and perhaps suggests a lack of wisdom of those who preferred such a king to Yahweh.” -Robert Bergen“On her own, Israel will be no more successful finding her king than Saul and his servant had been in finding the donkeys… Israel cannot manage apart from Yahweh even in the simplest matters.” -Dale Ralph DavisMixed R______________ (vs. 25-27)Deuteronomy 17:14-21IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) King Saul’s weaknesses highlight the glories of King Jesus! Let this strange story remind you how much greater and more glorious King Jesus is than King Saul. Increasingly embrace and submit to Jesus as your king, regardless of how strange, different, and unexpected King Jesus and His kingdom look and feel to this world.2) Honor God’s choice of leader over you.Honor, respect, obey, submit to, and pray for the leaders God has sovereignly placed over you, trusting God to use even the worst among them to accomplish His plans and purposes in this world.

SERMON NOTES – April 12, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 10:1-16Topic: Saul Anointed as King Attribute: Praise Christ as the Anointed One and True King! GOD’S DM: “Even though there was nothing good or kingly about Saul, I equipped and used him to accomplish My plans and purposes for the kingdom of Israel. So, imagine what I can do in and through you, if your heart is wholly devoted to Me and the truly Anointed One!” Notes: A________________ (vs. 1a)1 Samuel 9:15-16Three S____________ (vs. 1b-10)R______________ (vs. 11-16)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God is sovereign and at work in and through political leaders, whether good or bad!Learn to trust the Sovereign King over all the earth, believe and rest in His promises, and watch Him work and build His kingdom in and through even the most unlikely kings, rulers, and politicians.Proverbs 21:12) Saul points us to Jesus.Let King Saul lead you to King Jesus, and accept, acknowledge, submit to, and honor Jesus as your king!Luke 4:18-19, 21, and 22-243) If God can use Saul, He can use you!Step out in faith and obedience in those places, relationships, conversations, and ministries God is calling you to, and begin to experience the joy and excitement of being used by God to build His kingdom and bless His people!

SERMON NOTES — March 29, 2026Series: 1 Samuel: Shadows of the King & His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 8:1-22Topic: The Times They Are A Changin’God’s IM: When times are changing, do not look to people or leaders for your salvation for they will fail you. I am the true King that you need and want. Notes:Ignore at your peril!1. Time for a change (8:1-5)2. Time for a response (8:6-9)3. Time for a re-evaluation (8:10-18) Psalm 106:154. Time for a refusal (8:19-22) 1 Samuel 3:19 Proverbs 12:15IMPLICATION FOR LIFE RESPONSE1. Trust in Christ alone as your King and Savior. What he says, obey. 2. Do not be ashamed of the gospel and all that the Bible says. It never grows old or out of date. Marry the spirit of the age and you will soon be a widower. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.3. Agree always with the Word of God. Let the Word be your standard for everything in life.

SERMON NOTES – March 22, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 7:1-17Topic: Spiritual Revival in IsraelAttribute: Praise Christ as the Savior and Leader You Need!GOD’S DM: “Yes, you are a sinner unfit to stand in My presence, but if you cry out to me, repent of your sins, and commit your heart and life to Me alone, I will save you and lead you in righteousness!” Notes: Twenty Y_______ and then T_______ (vs. 1-2)1 Samuel 6:19R_____________ and R_____________ (vs. 3-9)F___________, R____________, and M__________ Peace (vs. 10-14)“All that was lost through sin in the first Ebenezer event was restored through repentance in the second!” - Robert Bergen Samuel the J________ (vs. 15-17)“This chapter has displayed the kind of leader that Israel actually needed. Their need was not for a great military hero or genius. God had demonstrated unambiguously that he could deal with their enemies without such a champion. Their need was not for a brilliant political giant who could organize the nation efficiently. Israel’s need could not be met by management abilities. Israel’s great need was a leader who would bring them back to God. They needed a leader who would lead them in righteousness. They needed a Samuel. And God gave them Samuel!” -John WoodhouseIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) The leader we need.Jesus is the leader Israel ultimately needed. Samuel and his ministry were meant to reveal this need to Israel and ultimately point them to Jesus. This story should do the same thing for you. Jesus and His ministry are the only things you really, truly need! Follow Him! 2) The response we need.Repentance is how God’s people respond to their sin. Repent and be saved! 3) We need reminders.Take Samuel’s example. Raise your own Ebenezers to remind yourself of God’s work in your life and family, so that you do not forget and learn to trust Him in all things!

SERMON NOTES – March 15, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 6:1-21Topic: The Best of Times and the Worst of TimesAttribute: Praise Christ as One Who Stands Before the LordGOD’S DM: “It should be clear by now, but you have not yet learned that I am a holy God who cannot be trifled with! No one can stand in My presence or look upon My glory without a mediator!”Notes: The Philistines’ P__________, S__________, and T_______ (vs. 1-12)The Ark’s R_________, a S__________, and a S_________ (vs. 13-21)Joshua 21:13-16Numbers 4:4 and 15 “Though this act was seemingly one of great reverence for Yahweh, it was actually a reckless one.” -Robert BergenIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God is infinitely holy and powerful. He will do everything necessary to be seen as glorious by the nations!All these years later, we are meant to see and believe these same truths about God, but as the Philistines and Israelites found out, this is both a wonderful and terrifying reality that must be reckoned with. 2) Only in Jesus Christ can you stand before the Lord!It is only in Christ that we can stand before the Lord and receive life and blessing from His presence, instead of death and wrath.

SERMON NOTES — March 8, 2026Series: 1 Samuel: Looking on the HeartText: 1 Samuel 5:1-12Topic: God is Bigger Than You ThinkGod’s IM: I am much bigger than you think, so do not pretend that I might need your help.Notes:1. He is not a tame lion Isaiah 46:1-42. He is a severe GodIMPLICATION FOR LIFE RESPONSE1. Without the power and presence of God, the people of God are powerless. How are you relying upon the power of God in your life? Just because God does not need your help to accomplish His goals does not mean He does not want us. He does. 2. God is working behind the scenes, in the night. It will not become obvious until the morning. Wait patiently for the Lord. Just because you cannot see God at work does not mean that He is not working. He is.3. There is no refuge from this terrible God except the refuge that is found in this terrible God. Is your life hid in Christ? Christ is our only refuge and strength. It is because we are hid in Christ that we enjoy and know the blessing of the Lord Jesus.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License Kaleb Brasee - https://www.youtube.com/@kbrasee for the piano accompaniment:Praise ye the Lord, the Almighty (RED 10)Love Divine (RED 351)Amazing Grace (RED 227)O Worship the King (RED 107)

SERMON NOTES – March 1, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 4:12-22Topic: Ichabod! Where is the Glory?Attribute: Praise Christ as the Glory and Presence of GodGOD’S DM: “The gracious gift of the presence of My glory is reserved only for those who love, trust, and obey Me!”Notes: The D_________ of Eli (vs. 12-18)Judges 2:18a“After forty years of Eli’s leadership, the Israelites had suffered a crushing defeat, and for the first time ever the ark of God has been taken from them. That is the kind of “judge” Israel could do without.” - John WoodhouseThe B_________ of Ichabod (vs. 19-22)“She taught more theology in her death than Phinehas had done in his whole life.” - Dale Ralph DavisIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Jesus Christ is the fullness of the glory of God! If you want to see, experience, and dwell in God’s glory and presence in this life and continue in it for all eternity, look to Jesus and behold the glory of your God! John 1:14 and 16-182) Feel the horror of Ichabod!Don’t leave this passage without feeling the horror of Ichabod and God’s glory departing from Israel. Then, allow those thoughts, feelings, and fears drive you to and stir up your love and affections for Jesus.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License Kaleb Brasee - https://www.youtube.com/@kbrasee for the piano accompaniment:Come Thou Almighty King (RED 120)Jesus What a Friend for Sinners (RED 121) Higher Ground (RED 357)

SERMON NOTES – February 22, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 4:1-11Topic: God’s Presence in JudgementAttribute: Praise Christ as the One Who Brings God’s Judgement and Mercy!GOD’S DM: “I am not a god you can use and manipulate for the success of your own agenda! The blessings of the covenant are reserved for those who love, trust, and obey Me faithfully.”Notes: Romans 1:18-23Right Q______________, but Wrong A______________ (vs. 1-4)Leviticus 26:14-17“To think that the presence of the ark with them would reverse their fortunes without any change of heart in Israel’s leaders was a measure of their insensitivity to spiritual things.” - Joyce Baldwin Vastly Different R______________ (vs. 5-9)1 Samuel 2:2-3 and 9-10Predictable R______________ (vs. 10-11)“In the Old Testament it is equalled only to the fall of Jerusalem in 587 BC. The very foundations of the world were shaken.” - Joyce BaldwinIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) There is only one way to be saved from God’s judgment and wrath and receive His salvation and blessing!There is no other way to escape God’s judgment and wrath than by repenting of your sin and trusting in Jesus Christ and His work for you on the cross, and there is no other way to secure God’s blessing and salvation except by hiding yourself in Christ! 2) Religion is no substitute for loving relationship and obedience. Don’t settle for the cheap substitute of religion that cannot save or satisfy. We were made for a relationship with God in and through Jesus Christ! He is the greatest gift and blessing God could give us.

SERMON NOTES – February 15, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 3:1-21Topic: God Calling, Speaking to, and Establishing SamuelAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s Word!GOD’S DM: “My Word changes everything and brings hope and salvation to even the darkest of places!” Notes: P______________ & S______________ (vs. 1-3)The Lord’s C__________ & Samuel’s R______________ (vs. 4-10)Genesis 22:1 & 11Exodus 3:4“It has taken half the chapter for the word of the Lord to be heard. But at last there was a servant in Shiloh who was hearing.” - John WoodhouseR______________ & S______________ God’s Word (vs. 11-18)E______________ & C______________ as prophet (vs. 19-21)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God has spoken!Jesus is the living Word of God! Only He can change your heart and life. Receive and respond to Him with faith and obedience. Hebrews 1:1-32) God is speaking!To hear God speak today, read the Bible and sit under His preached Word! 3) Everything can (and will!) change overnight!Don’t lose heart, brothers and sisters, over the present darkness of this world! In an instant, it will be cast out by the light and Word of Christ!

SERMON NOTES – February 8, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 2:27-36Topic: God’s Judgment on EliAttribute: Praise Christ as the Promised Priest-KingGOD’S DM: “I will not let sinful men get in the way of fulfilling My promises and accomplishing My salvation. Through judgment, I will bring salvation!”Notes: O______________ Questions (vs. 27-28)I______________ Question (vs. 29)A______________ of Judgment (vs. 30-36)“By being denied elders, the most socially powerful age group of individuals in clan-based societies, the line of Eli would be denied a significant form of power and influence in society.” - Robert BergenNumbers 25:10-13IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) The Lord will bring judgment on those who sin against Him.Since God is holy, righteous, and just, He cannot and will not tolerate sin! He must punish it with the full weight of His wrath! 2) The Lord will raise up a faithful priest!God sent and raised up Jesus, His own Son, the great and perfect high priest, and true King of kings, to be and do everything His people need! Hebrews 2:17; 4:14; and 5:5-6Hebrews 7:253) The Lord always brings salvation through judgment. As the great High Priest, Jesus offered himself as the sacrifice that takes away sins! He took all of God’s wrath, so that His people could be saved! Honor Him as your priest-king!Hebrews 9:26b and 10:12Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – February 1, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 2:11-26Topic: The Boy Priest and Eli's Worthless SonsAttribute: Praise Christ as the boy who came to save His people from spiritual darkness. GOD’S DM: “I will bring down those who oppose Me and My kingdom, and instead, I will silently go to work through those who grow in favor with Me!”Notes: “… in the P______________ of Eli…” (vs. 11)Eli’s W______________ Sons (vs. 12-17)1 Samuel 1:12-16“… in the P______________ of the Lord.” (vs. 18-21) “…the W_________ of the Lord…” (vs. 22-25)G______________ with the Lord (vs. 26) “While the sins of Hophni and Phinehas were increasing in magnitude, Samuel’s stature and good standing were increasing. As God and society were condemning Hophni and Phinehas, Samuel was being commended. In Samuel God has preserved a remnant of faithful servanthood at Shiloh.”- Robert BergenIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Samuel is a shadow of the boy who came to rescue His people. Let the shadow of Samuel’s life and ministry direct your gaze to Jesus’ life and ministry! Luke 2:522) Get to know the Lord personally and grow in relationship with Him!Avoid a worthless life by knowing the Lord personally and intimately. Those who know, serve, and live in the Lord’s presence, are used mightily for His glory. Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – January 18, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 2:1-10Topic: Hannah’s PrayerAttribute: Praise Christ as King, Judge, and SaviorGOD’S DM: “All of My works are glorious and worthy of praise, but especially the works of the coming King who will bring about the ultimate exultation of My people and judgment on My enemies!”Notes: Prayer of P______________ P______________ (vs. 1-2)Exodus 15:1-2Exodus 15:11P______________ of God’s Reversals (vs. 3-8)P______________ of a King (vs. 9-10)You must catch the logic of Hannah’s prayer. It is easy to react superficially to these opening scenes in 1 Samuel: “What’s the big deal? So Hannah has a son now - that’s nice - and that rival wife Peninnah who has kids coming out her ears has to eat crow; so now things have calmed down a bit at Elkanah’s flat in Ramathaim-zophim, wherever that is.” No. This is no piddly affair - this is the manifestation of the way Yahweh rules and will bring his kingdom. Hannah’s relief is a sample of the way Yahweh works and of the way he will work when he brings his kingdom in fullness. The saving help Yahweh gave Hannah is a foretaste, a small scale-model demonstration of how Yahweh will do it when he does it in grand style. - Dale Ralph DavisIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Jesus Christ is the Judge and King of this world!Jesus, God’s Judge and King, is full of grace, mercy, life, and salvation! He will be exalted, and you can be exalted in Him!2) There is a great reversal coming! One day, in God’s perfect timing, Jesus will bring about a great, complete, and perfect reversal, just as He has promised! 3) Pray and Sing! The lives of God’s people should be filled with prayer and singing to our God, King, and Savior! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – January 11, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 1:3-28Topic: Provocation, Prayers, and ProvisionAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s Provision of a SaviorGOD’S DM: “No one cares about My people’s hopeless and helpless position more than I do! I will provide for them the Savior and Deliverer they need!”Notes: Unremarkable H___________ and F___________ (vs. 3-8)Deuteronomy 12:5-7Her P__________, Her V__________, and a P__________ (vs. 9-18)God’s P______________ and Hannah’s T______________ (vs. 19-28)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God provides a Savior for His people! Samuel and the temporary salvation and deliverance he brings (for Hannah and for Israel) are meant to point us ahead and prove to us that God can and will send the Savior and Deliverer His people need! 2) God is there; He does care; He is at work; and He can be trusted in even the most helpless, hopeless, and heartbreaking of circumstances. Know, rest, and walk confidently in the fact that because of Jesus and His work for you, God loves you, cares for you, is at work for your good, and can be trusted with all things!3) God most often works through the ordinary lives of His people who are living faithfully.God can, and He does, work extraordinarily through ordinary people living ordinary lives of faith and faithfulness! Never underestimate this, lean into it, and watch God work! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – January 4, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 1:1-2Topic: Israel’s Leadership CrisisAttribute: Praise Christ as Your Leader, Deliverer, and Savior GOD’S DM: “I bring salvation for My people from the most unremarkable and unlikely of people and places.”Notes: Current C_____________Judges 21:25Unremarkable P___________ in Unremarkable P___________ (vs. 1)Judges 13:2Judges 17:1Judges 19:1Unremarkable F___________ and Heartbreaking F___________ Life (vs. 2)Deuteronomy 7:14Genesis 11:30Genesis 25:21Genesis 30:22IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God is Faithful to His Covenant. God’s covenant, salvation, and faithfulness do not depend on anyone or anything other than Himself, His Word, and His perfect character! We can and should remember, rejoice in, and rest in that! 2) God Provides For His People’s Needs.The book of Samuel constantly reminds us that God provides everything His people need by showing us our need for Jesus and pointing us to His greater work for us! 3) God Works Through Unremarkable People and Places. God can, does, and is using unremarkable people (like us!) to make an eternal difference in the hearts and lives of His people all over this world!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – December 28, 2025Series: The Hopes and Fears of All the YearsText: Matthew 2:16-23Topic: The Servant King Who Ends Our Exile With His DeathAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s Promised King and Suffering Servant GOD’S DM: “Jesus is the promised King and humble Servant who has come to die in order to end your exile.”Notes: Good News Hidden in D______, T______, and E______ (vs. 16-18)Jeremiah 31:15A N__________ and a S__________ S__________ (vs. 29-23)Exodus 4:19Isaiah 52:13-53:12IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Christ is the great king who has come to lead you out of exile by suffering and dying in your place!Left on our own, we were/are slaves to sin, heading straight to death, and exiled from God! To defeat and conquer such great enemies, King Jesus had to humble himself, become a servant, suffer, and die in our place!2) God works in and through great tragedy and heartbreak. Trust Him!Remind yourself of these stories of God’s past acts of faithfulness and activity often! Let them fuel your faith and trust in the Lord in the present! And hold onto hope for the future, because of Jesus! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI LicenseKaleb Brasee - https://www.youtube.com/@kbrasee for the piano accompaniment: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (Red #35)The First Noel (Red #34)Angles We have Heard on High (Red #33)O come all ye Faithful (RED 36)

SERMON NOTES – December 21, 2025Series: The Hopes and Fears of All the YearsText: Matthew 1:13-15Topic: The Faithful SonAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s True and Faithful SonGOD’S DM: “Jesus is My true and faithful Son. He succeeds everywhere Israel failed. As a result, He brings in all My children from all nations!”Notes: God’s son, I_______________ - Hosea 11:1-2Genesis 12:1-5 and 12:10Genesis 45:6-10Exodus 4:22-23Exodus 19:5-6“The Father did everything for this son! Chose him; called him; redeemed him; but this rebellious son dishonored and disavowed his Father repeatedly.” - Chad Byrd God’s Son, J_______________ - Matthew 2:15Matthew 1:1IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God’s true and faithful Son, Jesus, makes it possible for you to be God's son/daughter!Put all of your faith, all of your hope, and all of your trust in God’s true and faithful Son, Jesus, for your standing with God! 2) God’s true and faithful Son, Jesus, shows us the grand story of the Bible.Allow yourself to get lost in the awe and wonder of the grand story of Scripture! Let every page lead you to love, worship, and trust Jesus more! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – December 7, 2025Series: The Hopes and Fears of All the YearsText: Matthew 2:1-12Topic: True Shepherd-King from BethlehemAttribute: Praise Christ as the Promised KingGOD’S DM: “The true and eternal king that I promised long ago, who will rule and shepherd My people in peace forever, has been born in Bethlehem! Submit to and worship Him!”Notes: Promise of a S_______ and S___________- Numbers 24:15-19Promise of a Davidic S___________ K______ - 2 Samuel 5:1-3 & 7:12-16Promise of a B_____________ - Micah 5:2-5aIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Submit to King Jesus! King Jesus promises life, grace, forgiveness, salvation, peace, blessing, and flourishing for all those who come under His authority willingly and joyfully, but judgment, wrath, death, and hell forever for those who do not! Submit to and serve the true king!2) Worship King Jesus! King Jesus is worthy of all of our worship and praise for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do! So, this Christmas season and every day worship King Jesus! Psalm 2:12Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – November 30, 2025Series: The Hopes and Fears of All the YearsText: Matthew 1:18-25Topic: The Virgin Birth of ImmanuelAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s Promised DelivererGOD’S DM: “I have finally fulfilled My promise to send a Savior and Deliverer! I have sent My own Son, Jesus Christ (Immanuel!), conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin, to make this clear to you! He is the One you have been waiting for!”Notes: O_______________ Promise - Genesis 3:14-15C________________ Promise - Isaiah 7:10-17IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Christmas is a time of salvation!The birth of Jesus is a clear sign that God’s salvation has come. Rejoice and celebrate that reality this Christmas season! 2) Christmas is a time for waiting!For the people of God, Christmas is meant to be a time of waiting, hoping, dreaming, and building excitement and anticipation for Christ to come again and finish His work of salvation!3) Christmas is a time for wonder! Children of God, the Christmas season is a time of wonder, awe, and amazement. Allow yourself to get wrapped up and carried away in the wonder of Christ this Christmas! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI LicenseKaleb Brasee - https://www.youtube.com/@kbrasee for the piano accompaniment:O Little Town of Bethlehem

SERMON NOTES – November 23, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:21-24Topic: Closing BlessingsAttribute: Praise Christ as the Grace, Peace, and Love of GodGOD’S IM: “Experience and walk in the grace, peace, and love of Jesus day by day, moment by moment, just as you will for all eternity!”Notes: Sending E_______________ (vs. 21-22)Ephesians 3:13Sending B________________ (vs. 23-24)What is a benediction, and why is it part of our worship service?"It’s saying to the people of God: ‘You have worshiped. You’re going out for the rest of the week to work and labor. Go in peace. Go with the blessing and the assurance of God’s covenant promises upon you that He will never leave you nor forsake you, that you are Christ’s, and that you will be Christ’s forever. You may experience trials and difficulties this week, but you are covenant children underneath the umbrella of the covenant blessings. You are not under the covenant curses. Remind yourself that you’re under the sunlight of the gospel this coming week.’ The benediction is a glorious moment.” - Derek ThomasEphesians 1:21 Corinthians 13:4-8aEphesians 2:8-9IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Do you love Jesus?“The quintessential question for each one of us is, do we love Christ? Do we delight in him? Is he dear to us? Is our love alive and growing? Do we love him more than when we first came to him? Do we love him more than we did a year ago? Is the river of grace growing deeper and wider with the passage of time?” - Kent Hughes2) Do you love others?Let your love for Jesus overflow into love for others in everything you do, so that others may see Jesus’ love for them in you! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI LicenseKaleb Brasee - https://www.youtube.com/@kbrasee for the piano accompaniment:Immortal Invisible God only wise (BLUE TRINITY 38)Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (RED 366)Now thank we all our God (RED 519) ‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus (RED 289)

SERMON NOTES – November 16, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:18-20Topic: Waging Spiritual Warfare (Part 5) Attribute: Praise Christ as the Victorious King GOD’S IM: “Remember, because of Jesus, you are never alone in this war. I will come to your aid and fight for you anyway you need, anytime you ask!”Notes: “We cannot know what prayer is for until we know that life is war. Life is war. That is not all it is. But it is certainly that. Our weakness in prayer is owing largely to our neglect of this truth. Prayer is primarily a wartime walkie-talkie for the mission of the church as it advances against the powers of darkness and unbelief. It is not surprising that prayer malfunctions when we try to make it a domestic intercom to call upstairs for more comforts in the den. God has given us prayer as a wartime walkie-talkie so that we can call headquarters for everything we need as the kingdom of God advances in the world.” - John PiperFour A________ (vs. 18)Ephesians 5:18-21Romans 8:26-271 Thessalonians 5:16-18For M__________ (vs. 19-20)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Pray in the Spirit. Put your wants and wishes on the back burner and begin to focus on the Lord - who He is, what He has done, and what He has promised to do. Let that inform your prayers.Pray in every situation and circumstance.Don’t wait. Anytime is a good time to pray. 2) Pray about everything. Bring the Lord into every part of your life. There is nothing you can’t or shouldn’t pray about.Pray constantly.Maintain a conversation with God throughout your day.3) Pray for others. We are one body in Christ, so pray for others the way you would want them to pray for you.Pray for church leaders, missionaries, and the Gospel to go forth. If you want to be on the front lines of this spiritual war and make an eternal difference in the hearts and lives of people all over this world, pray for those preaching and proclaiming the Gospel! 4) Pray knowing that IN CHRIST God will hear and answer your prayers! Over and over again, we see this promise in Scripture, and it is all because of Jesus! Pray confidently, boldly, persistently, and expectantly! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – November 9, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:17Topic: Waging Spiritual Warfare (Part 4) Attribute: Praise Christ as the Victorious King GOD’S IM: “Strap on your helmet, lay hold of your sword, and fight! Victory is yours!”Notes: H_______________ (vs. 17a)Ephesians 6:13-171 Thessalonians 5:8Isaiah 59:17Psalm 140:7“In that Old Testament passage God donned the breastplate of righteousness, positioned on his brow the helmet of salvation, and then went on to defeat his enemies and save his people as the resplendent Divine Warrior. But Paul changes the image. In Isaiah, God’s helmet of salvation is what he does; in Ephesians, it is what he gives… Now consider the ‘helmet of salvation’ placed on our heads by the nail pierced hands of Christ at our conversion. The helmet assures us that whatever happens we will be saved and experience victory in Christ… The helmet infuses optimism about the course of the battle in this world… The helmet also instills an irrepressible hope - a bounding hope of future salvation and glory with Christ.” -R. Kent HughesS_______________ (vs. 17b)Isaiah 11:42 Timothy 3:16-17Hebrews 4:12-13Psalm 119:111 John 2:14Acts 2:37-41IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Fight boldly and confidently! With this helmet strapped on and this weapon in hand, charge confidently into battle and fight valiantly, knowing that because you are in Christ, you will prevail!2) Protect your head!Constantly preach, proclaim, and remind yourself of the truths of the Gospel to guard and protect your mind! 3) Learn to use your sword effectively!Place yourself under the preached Word, read and study the Bible, memorize Scripture, and then use what the Holy Spirit is teaching you to defend yourself from temptations and proclaim the truth of the Gospel! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – November 2, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:15-16Topic: Waging Spiritual Warfare (Part 3) Attribute: Praise Christ as the Victorious King GOD’S IM: “If you are going to stand firm in this spiritual battle you are in, you will need the right shoes and shield. The good news is I have got you covered!”Notes: S_______________ (vs. 15)Ephesians 2:13-17Isaiah 52:7S_______________ (vs. 16)Psalm 18:30Psalm 28:7Proverbs 30:5IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Walk in Christ’s shoes! Step into Christ’s shoes and walk in his footsteps! Jesus will use all of our weak, feeble attempts to hold and push back Satan, evil, and darkness in the world and people around us, so that His kingdom keeps advancing and His people can keep marching forward!2) Hide in Christ! Stop trying to fend off the constant onslaught of attacks hurled your way in your own strength and ability. Instead, hide yourself in Christ! In every situation, look to Him as your strength and defense. In Him, you are eternally safe and secure.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – October 26, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:13-14Topic: Waging Spiritual Warfare (Part 2) Attribute: Praise Christ as the Victorious King GOD’S IM: “Tighten up the belt and put on the breastplate I have given you, so that you may stand firm in the face of the evil of this world!”Notes: “… everything that is given to us to make our victory possible is from Christ. Is it truth (vs. 14)? He is the truth; he is the one who said, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’ (John 14:6). Is it righteousness (verse 14)? He is our righteousness. Paul writes, ‘Christ… has become for us wisdom from God - that is our righteousness, holiness and redemption’ (1 Cor. 1:30). Is it the gospel (vs. 15)? The gospel is the gospel of Christ (Mark 1:1). Is it faith (vs. 16)? It is faith in him (Gal. 2:20). Salvation (vs. 17)? Christ is our salvation; he achieved it by his death on the cross (Acts 4:10-12). Even prayer is by the channel that he has opened up for us (Heb. 10:19-20). None of us can stand against the spiritual forces of evil in our own strength - not even for a moment. But in Christ we can fight on to victory.” - James Montgomery BoiceR_______________ (vs. 13)Ephesians 6:10-11Exodus 15:3Psalm 35:1-3Isaiah 42:13“…when Paul speaks of the ‘armor of God’, as he does in Ephesians 6, he is not thinking of it only as the armor which God supplies - his in the sense that he gives it - but rather that it is God’s own armor, that which he himself wears!” - James Montgomery Boice B_______________ of T_______________ (vs. 14a)Ephesians 1:13Ephesians 4:21B_______________ of R_______________ (vs. 14b)Proverbs 10:16Proverbs 12:28Romans 3:10-12Isaiah 59:17IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) “How do we do this? Not in our own strength, for “the whole armor of God” in his armor. Therefore, it is not by self-reliance, but by dependence upon him… In conscious dependence we must cultivate truth through reading his Word… In conscious dependence, we must revel in the breastplate of his righteousness and allow what clothes us to fill our souls, so that we become instruments of wonderful spiritual aggression.” - Kent Hughes2) Stand in Christ!Jesus has given, is giving, and will give you everything you need to stand firm in the faith, withstand the attacks and schemes of Satan, and make it safely through these evil days! 3) Grow in your knowledge of the truth!Day by day, grow in your knowledge of the truth. This won’t always come quickly, easily, or even enjoyably, but it is vitally important! 4) Rest in righteousness! Rest and revel in Jesus’ righteousness, because it is the only thing that will save and protect you from the condemnation of sin and make you truly righteous! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – October 19, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:10-12Topic: Waging Spiritual Warfare (Part 1) Attribute: Praise Christ as the Victorious King GOD’S IM: “You are in the midst of a spiritual battle, more dangerous than you know. Be strong in the Lord and put on the armor of God, so that you may do your part and survive until the end!”Notes: Be S_______________ (vs. 10)Ephesians 1:15-23Ephesians 3:16-20Put on A_______________ (vs. 11)Ephesians 4:24Ephesians 5:1“The armor given to us is God’s own armor. To put on the armor of God is to put on the Messiah Himself. It means to be identified with Him and fight with His strength, displaying His character.” - Tony MeridaW_______________ (vs. 12)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) There is a war raging!We must constantly be aware that we are in a spiritual war. Further, we must be prepared for this fight and do battle on the spiritual plane if we are to have any chance of making it through this life and world.2) There is victory in this war!Do not become overwhelmed, dismayed, or disheartened by the reality of this war you find yourself in. Jesus has already won and has given you everything necessary so you can participate in His victory! “… everything that is given to us to make our victory possible is from Christ. Is it truth (vs. 14)? He is the truth; he is the one who said, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’ (John 14:6). Is it righteousness (verse 14)? He is our righteousness. Paul writes, ‘Christ… has become for us wisdom from God - that is our righteousness, holiness and redemption’ (1 Cor. 1:30). Is it the gospel (vs. 15)? The gospel is the gospel of Christ (Mark 1:1). Is it faith (vs. 16)? It is faith in him (Gal. 2:20). Salvation (vs. 17)? Christ is our salvation; he achieved it by his death on the cross (Acts 4:10-12). Even prayer is by the channel that he has opened up for us (Heb. 10:19-20). None of us can stand against the spiritual forces of evil in our own strength - not even for a moment. But in Christ we can fight on to victory.” - James Montgomery BoiceMusic and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – October 12, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:5-9Topic: Working as Servants of GodAttribute: Praise Christ as Worthy of All Our Love and ServiceGOD’S IM: “Before anything else, you are a servant of Christ! Let all your work and your treatment of others be done accordingly!” Notes: “It is possible for the housewife to cook a meal as if Jesus Christ were going to eat it, or to spring-clean the house as if Jesus Christ were to be the honored guest. It is possible for teachers to educate children, for doctors to treat patients and nurses to care for them, for solicitors to help clients, shop assistants to serve customers, accountants to audit books and secretaries to type letters as if in each case they were serving Jesus Christ.” - John StottS_______________ Christ! (vs. 5-8)Ephesians 2:10Do The S_______________! (vs. 9)Ephesians 5:21Ephesians 4:15-16“A Christian home is to be a unique place where all are aware that God sees how these relationships are conducted… God cares about relationships, especially those in the home. When love, care, and service abound, the presence of the Spirit can shine in the relationships God gives to us.”- Darrell BockIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Work for Jesus.All of our work is worship! We can, and should, view everything we do as service to Christ! We are His bondservants and He is our master!2) Treat others like you would treat Jesus. View and treat everyone like you would Jesus, because He is worthy of your love and service! He knows and sees all and He will reward you in ways far better than you can imagine for your love, service, and efforts for Him.3) View Your Job as a God-given Mission in this life and world!“All Christians are gospel ministers, committed in every way we can be to maximizing gospel ministry, for the saving and gathering into Christ’s church of many, to the glory of God!” -Richard CoekinMusic and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – October 5, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:1-4Topic: Living as the Family of GodAttribute: Praise Christ as the Perfect Son and BrotherGOD’S IM: “When children and parents live as My children, the home will become a kingdom outpost, beautifully displaying the Gospel to the world.”Notes: O_______________ (vs. 1)Romans 1:28-322 Timothy 3:1-5H_______________ (vs. 2-3)Do Not P_______________ (vs. 4a)B_______________ Them Up (vs. 4b)“It is hard for children to learn to obey their parents. It is hard for parents to bring their children up in the training and instruction of the Lord. But difficult is not impossible, and by the grace of God Christian parents and children have been managing just those difficulties for centuries. We can manage it in our own time.” - James Montgomery BoiceIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Kids, honor and obey your parents!You were made to glorify God. You can best do that right now by honoring and obeying your parents in the Lord! 2) Parents, love and train your children!Train your children for the New Heavens and New Earth, enjoy them for the gift and blessing they are, and make Jesus glorious in their eyes!Deuteronomy 6:4-93) Everyone, see God’s love and care for you!See the Heavenly Father’s love and care for His children, the Son’s perfect honor and obedience, and the Gospel in this passage and in the shadows of every earthly parent-child relationship!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – September 28, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 5:25-33Topic: Together in Marriage - HusbandsAttribute: Praise Christ as the Perfect Bridegroom!GOD’S IM: “Christian marriages flourish when husbands and wives are filled by the Spirit and reflect the picture of Christ and his church.”Notes: S_______________ Love (vs. 25)“Husbands, in marriage, you surrendered your right to be selfish. You are to fulfill your wife’s shortcomings, provide for her, sympathize with her, and be a steward of this precious daughter of the King until glory.” - Chris MarleyS_______________ Love (vs. 26-27)“A husband is to be concerned, not primarily for his wife’s short-term happiness, but for her long-term holiness, cleansing, and radiance in Christ… He needs to be primarily concerned for the day when she will stand before Christ; and her spiritual condition will be taken into account when he stands before Christ himself.” -Richard CoekinS_______________ Love (vs. 28-31)S_______________ (vs. 32)“…the whole institution of marriage was created by God to teach the most important truths of the gospel. God did not give us the gospel to help us have better marriages; He gave us marriages to teach us about the gospel. That is the primary reason marriage was created and now exists.” - Chris MarleyS_______________ (vs. 33)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Behold the love that Jesus has for you! “Believers, see how Christ has loved you, and let that deepen your love for Him. Unbelievers, learn what love is, and consider your need for a Bridegroom for your soul in Jesus.” - Chris Marley2) Celebrate earthly marriages that point you to Christ and the Gospel!Earthly marriages are far more significant than we often realize. Look through them to see the real, truer, greater, and far longer-lasting marriage they were designed to picture, and celebrate them with the Lord and others! 3) Husbands, love and lead your wife. Wives, respond positively and praise your husband when He does this (or even tries to)!Husbands, love and lead your wife, just as Christ loves and leads you. Wives, respect and submit to your husband’s God-given authority, just as the church will one day perfectly respect and submit to Jesus. Help your spouse do their job by doing yours. As you do, your marriage will become a beautiful reflection of the Gospel, just as it was designed to be!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI LicenseTo God be the Glory (Red #241) - Kaleb BraseeJesus Paid it All (Red #59) - Kaleb BraseeAnd Can It Be (Red #259) - Kaleb BraseeHere is Love Vast as the Ocean - Kaleb Brasee

SERMON NOTES — September 7, 2025Series: Ephesians: Riches in Christ Text: Ephesians 5:8-14Topic: Together in the LightGod’s IM: Figure out what is pleasing to Me, and then do it. Notes:Be of good comfort, Master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle by God’s grace in England, as I trust shall never be put out.— Hugh Latimer Genesis 1:1-4 John 1:4-51. Take no part in darkness (5:11a)2. Expose them (5:11b) 1 Peter 4:3-43. Walk as children of the light (5:8-10)4. Try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord (5:10) Romans 12:1-25. What happens when light shines (5:12-14) John 3:19-21IMPLICATION FOR LIFE RESPONSE1. What works of darkness do you need to leave behind?2. Does your life raise questions from the unbelievers around you?3. How is the idea of what is good, right and true being lived out in your life?4. Keep trying to discern what is pleasing to the Lord by first doing what you know is pleasing to Him. 5. How is your life wakening up the sleepers around you?Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – August 31, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 5:1-7Topic: Like Father Like SonAttribute: Praise Christ as the One who makes us Children of God!GOD’S IM: “Son/Daughter, child of Mine, imitate Me and walk in the love of Christ, instead of living like the child of wrath you were before I adopted you!”Notes: C__________ of God (vs. 1-2)Ephesians 1:5-6“An appropriate application of Ephesians 1:5, is Ephesians 5:1. These two verses belong together.” -Tony MeridaEphesians 4:1, 4:17, 5:2, 5:8, 5:15John 15:131 John 3:16R________ of Love (vs. 3-4) “The fundamental solution to immorality, impurity, and greed is nothing more complicated than thanksgiving, because disobedience in Christians is generally caused to some degree by the spiritual amnesia of forgetting God’s grace and then feeling sorry for ourselves and entitled to indulge our sinful appetites.” - Richard Coekin R___________ (vs. 5-7)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Like Father Like Son.Imitation of God is the sincerest form of love and worship from His children!2) Thankfulness.When thankfulness to God for what He has done and the gifts He has given us fills our minds and flows out of our mouths, it changes our hearts and naturally causes us to love God more than all the false gods and fleeting pleasures we are so prone to chase after! 3) Honor Your Father with your life! Imitate God, walk in love following Christ’s example, live your life as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to your Father, and carry the family name “Christian” well! Nothing brings Him more honor and glory!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES — August 24, 2025Series: Ephesians: Riches in Christ Text: Ephesians 4:25-32Topic: Together in PracticeGod’s IM: Because I have forgiven you through Jesus My Son and given you one love, one heart, you can live lovingly together in practice.Notes:What would it look like if people were living together in harmony in practical ways?1. Speak truthfully I was wrong I am sorry I need help I don’t know. — Armand Gamache2. Anger rightly Psalm 4:4 Mark 3:53. Work generously Proverbs 28:14. Build verbally5. Rejoice spiritually6. Talk calmly7. Forgive freely Psalm 145: 8-9 Psalm 130:3-4 Titus 3:4-5IMPLICATION FOR LIFE RESPONSE1. Which one of these do you need to look at more closely this week? Ask the Holy Spirit to come and help you live it out more fully.2. Reflect on God’s forgiveness of you, of His love and His care for you. Let this inform your life each day this week. Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – August 17, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 4:17-24Topic: Dressing Like a Child of GodAttribute: Praise Christ as the One who renews our minds and lives!GOD’S IM: “Stop living like the world and start living like the child of God you are!”Notes: “You must no longer walk as the G_____________ do!” (vs. 17-19)Ephesians 2:5Romans 1:19-25“People act as they think, and the reason they are constantly messing up is that they are vain in their thinking and darkened in their understanding as a consequence of being separated from God.” -James Montgomery Boice“Learn C__________!” (vs. 20-24) John 10:27Romans 12:2“The fact is, we have this new self if we are Christians. We received the old man at birth, and we are given the new man in our heavenly birth. The new man is not our work - it is God’s creation and gift. Our task is not to weave it but to wear it. Paul is commanding a daily appropriation of that which we already possess!” - R. Kent HughesIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Gentile or Christian? Part of the world or God family? In Adam or in Christ? Old man or new man? Dead or alive?Make sure that you are a child of God by grace through faith in Christ; otherwise, you’ll never be able to live like one! 2) Continual renewal of your mind leads to a renewed life!Allow your heavenly Father to take off and throw the dirty, stinky, stained clothes of your sin and old nature, wash you with His Word, and clothe you in the righteousness of Christ! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES — August 10, 2025Series: Ephesians: Riches in Christ Text: Ephesians 4:7-16Topic: Together is My Favorite PlaceGod’s IM: Together with My people is My favorite place to be and I love it when they are fostering unity of the faith, knowledge of My Son, Jesus, and Christian maturity.Notes:What is a lovely place for you?1. Together in diversity (4:7-10) Psalm 68:182. Together in growth - Leaders over us - Together with us - Jesus before us - Truth inside us - Salvation behind usIMPLICATION FOR LIFE RESPONSE1. Use your gifts to build up His church. Don’t know your gift? Find a place and serve Christ there. 2. Find ways to grow with others. Be a part of a Bible study or ask Pastor Tim for a good book to read that will hep you grow. 3. Most importantly, keep your eyes on Jesus — in His Word, in worship, in the sermon, in the Bible study, in your prayer life.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – July 27, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 3:14-21Topic: Paul’s Prayer for the ChurchAttribute: Praise Christ as the One who Works in and through the Church!GOD’S IM: “My child, remember, I can do more than you can imagine, and in Christ, I will give you the strength, love, and fullness to do everything I have called you to do!”Notes: P_____________ (vs. 14-15) Ephesians 1:5Ephesians 3:12Prayer Request #1: S_____________ (vs. 16-17a) Ephesians 2:10Ephesians 2:22Ephesians 3:10Galatians 2:20Prayer Request #2: L_____________ (vs. 17b-19a) Prayer Request #3: F_____________ (vs. 19b) Colossians 2:9Colossians 2:9-10D_____________ (vs. 20-21) IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) A vibrant spiritual life.Experience the vibrant spiritual life that comes through a relationship with God in Christ! This is the life you were created and saved to enjoy!2) Enlarge your prayer requests.Enlarge your prayers and watch God work powerfully and gloriously! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – July 20, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 3:1-13Topic: Paul’s Inspired Rabbit Trail Attribute: Praise Christ as the One who Works in and through the Church!GOD’S IM: “Reconciling sinners to Myself and then to each other was always My plan to display My glory and wisdom to the world and all of creation!”Notes: P_____________ of Christ (vs. 1) M_____________ (vs. 2-6) Galatians 1:15-17P_____________ and P_____________ (vs. 7-12)R_____________ (vs. 13)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Enlarge your vision of the church and its mission.The Church (because of its newfound position in Jesus Christ!) is God’s primary instrument to bring about His plan of redemption and reconciliation in the world and the entire cosmos!2) Don’t lose heart!Despite what it may look like or feel like, Christ is building His church, He is making all things new, and the Church has a critically important role to play in that! Know and rest assured that Jesus will finish what He has started! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – July 6, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 2:11-18Topic: Peace With God and His PeopleAttribute: Praise Christ as our Peace!GOD’S IM: “I only have one people! If you are in Christ, you are reconciled with and united to one another.”Notes: R_________________ (vs. 11-12)O_____________ (vs. 13-18)Colossians 2:11 and 16+17IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) There is only one people of God and they are all saved the same way!Repent of the ways you fall short of viewing and treating people and groups of people based on physical distinctions, and learn to view and treat people in light of the Gospel! 2) Seek restoration and peace with one another.If the Gospel is big enough to cover our sins with God, then it is certainly big enough to cover our sins against one another!  We must strive for unity, peace, reconciliation, and restoration in our personal lives and relationships, especially with fellow believers in Christ. 3) Proclaim peace to those who are far off and those who are near.Preach Christ and His peace to anyone and everyone you can, and by God’s grace, He will bring many into the body of Christ!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – July 6, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 2:11-18Topic: Peace With God and His PeopleAttribute: Praise Christ as our Peace!GOD’S IM: “I only have one people! If you are in Christ, you are reconciled with and united to one another.”Notes: R_________________ (vs. 11-12)O_____________ (vs. 13-18)Colossians 2:11 and 16+17IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) There is only one people of God and they are all saved the same way!Repent of the ways you fall short of viewing and treating people and groups of people based on physical distinctions, and learn to view and treat people in light of the Gospel! 2) Seek restoration and peace with one another.If the Gospel is big enough to cover our sins with God, then it is certainly big enough to cover our sins against one another!  We must strive for unity, peace, reconciliation, and restoration in our personal lives and relationships, especially with fellow believers in Christ. 3) Proclaim peace to those who are far off and those who are near.Preach Christ and His peace to anyone and everyone you can, and by God’s grace, He will bring many into the body of Christ!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – June 29, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: EphesiansTopic: Grace AloneAttribute: Praise Christ as the One who Works for us! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

We will be streaming our service live this week. SERMON NOTES – June 22, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 2:8-9Topic: Grace AloneAttribute: Praise Christ as the One who Works for us! GOD’S IM: “There is nothing you can do to earn, deserve, or pay Me back for your salvation. It is all My grace! Rest, rely, and delight in My grace through faith!”Notes: G_____________ (vs. 8a)F_____________ (vs. 8a)Genesis 15:6Habakkuk 2:4Acts 16:31Romans 4:5Not Y_______ & Not your W____________ (vs. 8b-9)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Accept God’s gracious gift of salvation by faith!Grab hold of Christ and the gift of salvation He has won and offers you through faith!  True faith is not just a one-time decision. It is the ongoing posture of your heart and the way you live life.2) Rest and Delight in Christ! Rest in knowing that everything you need for salvation, God has already provided in Christ! Delight and rejoice in Christ and His work instead of your own. Matthew 11:28-30Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

ON NOTES – June 15, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 2:1-7Topic: What is Wrong with the WorldAttribute: Praise the Holy Spirit as the Omnipotent OneGOD’S IM: “Set your mind on the glorious future I have for you, My child, and live in and experience My resurrection, ascension, and sovereign power at work in your present life!”Notes: IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Pray asking the Lord to show you your faith and how that is being lived out in love for all the saints.  2) But God. May those words often be on our lips.  Let us spend time contemplating the riches of God’s grace, mercy, kindness.  Let us get an accurate picture of who God is. Because he is that, we are desperately loved.3) Remind yourself of what you will be experiencing for all of eternity. It is not you doing something for God.  It is God showing you His kindness and love because of Jesus.  It is all about Christ, and not about us.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – June 8, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 1:18-23Topic: Hope, Riches, and PowerAttribute: Praise the Holy Spirit as the Omnipotent OneGOD’S IM: “Set your mind on the glorious future I have for you, My child, and live in and experience My resurrection, ascension, and sovereign power at work in your present life!”Notes: H_____________ (vs. 18a)R_____________ (vs. 18b)Ephesians 1:11-12Ephesians 1:7-8P_____________ (vs. 19) R_____________ Power (vs. 20a) A_____________ Power (vs. 20b-21) S_____________ Power (vs. 22-23)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Do you know what is the hope to which God has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and the immeasurable greatness of His power?The only way you can really know these truths is to know the God they flow from, intimately and personally!  2) Reconsider your view of the Christian life and the church.Reconsider your view of the Christian life and the church in light of the hope to which God has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance, and the immeasurable greatness of His power toward you because of your union with Christ! 3) Tap into the divine power that is available to you!Knowing and growing in relationship with God through prayer and hearing the Word of God connect God’s people to Christ’s extraordinary power. Build these habits into your life and watch Christ begin to powerfully work in and through you!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES — June 1, 2025Series: Ephesians: Riches in Christ Text: Ephesians 1:15-19Topic: Prayer 3.0God’s IM: I have a special reward for all who will come seeking to know me better through prayer — and that is you get Me.Notes:1. The who of prayer2. The why of prayer 3. The what of prayer John 17:3 Ephesians 2:7IMPLICATION FOR LIFE RESPONSE1. Pray asking the Lord to show you your faith and how that is being lived out in love for all the saints. 2. Pray and ask the Lord that you might see traces of grace in the lives of others as you remember those whom God has used to bless your life.3. Pray that God would open the eyes of your heart so that you might come to know God through the reading of His Word, through sermons and other means of grace. It takes a work of the Spirit for that to happen. Rejoice when it does. That is a powerful prayer.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – May 25, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 1:11-14Topic: God’s People’s InheritanceAttribute: Praise the Holy Spirit as the One Who Unites You to Christ GOD’S IM: “The Holy Spirit marks you as Mine and guarantees you all the benefits of being Mine!” Notes: P_____________ (vs. 11)1 Peter 2:9P_____________ (vs. 12)Ephesians 1:3 and 1:6John 15:26 and 16:13-14P_____________ (vs. 13-14)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) If you are in Christ, you have the Holy Spirit indwelling you and your salvation is secure.If you are in Christ, you have been chosen by the Father, redeemed and forgiven by the Son, and sealed with the Holy Spirit. There is nothing that you did to earn or deserve this, and therefore, there is nothing you can do to lose or diminish it! It is irrevocable because it is based on the character and work of an unchanging and perfect God. 2) You can begin to experience the blessings of God's salvation now, while you wait for more in the future.Paul’s heart is that you experience all the joys and blessings that the Father planned, Jesus won, and the Holy Spirit applies in your present life while also living with the hope, promise, and assurance that more is coming in the future! 3) Praise the Lord! Join with Paul in praise to the triune God for His glorious salvation!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License