Jesus completely drank the cup of God's wrath, so that we can continuously drink from the cup of God's grace.
Jesus completely broke under God's justice, so that we can be made whole by God's mercy.
Application:
The meal helps us to reflect on the sacrifice of Christ.
The meal provides for us spiritual nourishment from Christ.
The meal reminds us of our unity with the body of Christ.
The meal looks forward to a future meal in the presence of Christ.
Supplemental Texts:
Jeremiah 25:15-16
Psalm 75:6-8
Psalm 11:5-6
Luke 22:41-44
2 Corinthians 5:21
Isaiah 51:21-22
Psalm 23:5
Psalm 16:5
Romans 5:8-9
John 6:31-35
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
Revelation 19:6-9
1 Corinthians 11:27-29
Baptism
May 12, 2024 • Chad Davis • Matthew 3
Baptism is a tangible gift from God representing our eternal deliverance through Christ.
• It represents our union with his death.
• It represent our union with new life.
• It represents our dependence on him for salvation.
• It represents our covenant relationship with God.
Baptism is a specific commandment from God representing our public profession of faith in Christ.
Supplemental Texts:
Galatians 6:5-8
Joshua 4:23-24
1 Peter 3:18-21
Galatians 5:24-25
Colossians 2:11-12
Romans 6:3-4a
Romans 6:4b
Acts 2:37-41
Galatians 2:20
Raised for Our Justification
March 31, 2024 • Chad Davis • Romans 4:24–25
1. Our sins were the reason for the crucifixion of Jesus.
Isaiah 53:10
Acts 2:22-23
Romans 8:32
2. Our justification was the reason for the resurrection of Jesus.
1 Timothy 3:16
Application:
1. Sin no longer has the power to condemn you, nor control you.
Romans 6:5-14
2. Death no longer has the power to frighten you, nor to have the final word.
Matthew 10:28
Hebrews 2:14-15
Revelation 21:4
The Harvest
January 28, 2024 • Chad Davis • Matthew 9:35–38
1. The laborers are few because we are inactive.
2. The laborers are few because we are unequipped.
3. The laborers are few because we are unmoved.
4. The laborers are few because we are prayerless.
Application:
1. See People.
2. Love People.
3. Meet People.
4. Pray for People.
Supplemental Text:
Luke 5:31-32
Acts 1:8
Matthew 24:14
Matthew 28:18-20
John 4:31-35
Romans 10:13-15
Hebrews 13:20-21
John 10:14-16
The Family of God
January 21, 2024 • Chad Davis • Ephesians 4:11–16
5 Aims of the Work of Ministry:
1. Unity
2. Maturity
3. Stability
4. Connectivity
5. Intimacy
1. Belonging to the body of Christ involves building up one another.
2. Belonging to the body of Christ involves looking out for one another.
3. Belonging to the body of Christ involves prioritizing time with one another.
4. Belonging to the body of Christ involves committing to one another.
Supplemental Text:
Mark 3:31-35
Philippians 2:3-4
1 Timothy 3:14-15
John 13:35
Hebrews 13:17
1 Peter 2:9-10
The Bible is for Wandering Sheep
January 14, 2024 • Chad Davis • Psalm 119:169–176
Main Point: The Scriptures are God's rescuing arms for wandering sheep.
1. Our belief in the promises of God's Word is tethered to our posture towards God's Word.
2. Our belief in the power of God's Word is tethered to our pleasure towards God's Word.
Application:
1. Develop delight through engaging the Word.
2. Develop delight through memorizing the Word.
3. Develop delight through sharing the Word.
4. Develop delight through praying the Word.
Supplemental Text:
Psalm 1:1-2
Ezekiel 34:11-12
Luke 19:10
John 10:27-29
Luke 15:3-4
Romans 3:10-12
Psalm 119:130
Psalm 119:11
Isaiah 53:6
Pastoral Prayers pt 2
August 13, 2023 • Chad Davis • Ephesians 3:14–21
Pastoral Prayer #5: That we might remember the joy of our salvation.
Pastoral Prayer #6: That we might have an awareness of the presence of Jesus.
Pastoral Prayer #7: That we might comprehend the vastness of His love.
Pastoral Prayer #8: That we might believe God to do the unimaginable.
Supplemental Text:
Romans 5:10-11
John 15:11
Galatians 2:20
Romans 8:10
Colossians 1:27
Romans 5:8
Ephesians 2:4-5
Philippians 4:13
2 Corinthians 12:9
Pastoral Prayers
August 6, 2023 • Chad Davis • Colossians 1:1–14
Pastoral Prayer #1: That we might know his will and do his will.
Pastoral Prayer #2: That we might live an empowered life.
Pastoral Prayer #3: That we might be thankful for the privilege of being used by Him.
Pastoral Prayer #4: That we might be filled with joy that we are his.
Supplemental Text:
1 Timothy 2:3-4
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
1 Peter 2:15-16
1 Peter 4:12-19
2 Timothy 3:12
Philippians 1:29
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Philippians 4:6
Colossians 4:2
Colossians 3:17
Luke 10:17-20
Resurrection Hope
April 9, 2023 • Chad Davis • 1 Peter 1:3
Mercy is the motivation for resurrection life.
Resurrection life is the source of living hope.
Living hope is possible through Jesus's resurrection.
Application:
God's mercy is as certain as his love shown through the cross.
Living hope is as certain as the tomb is empty.
Eternal life is as certain as God's power.
Supplemental Text:
Ephesians 2:1-5
Titus 3:4-6
Romans 6:5
1 Corinthians 15:17
Ephesians 2:8-9
Romans 4:24-25
Romans 8:31-32; 38-39
1 Peter 1:4-5
The Triumphal Entry
April 2, 2023 • Dustin Hollingsworth • Luke 19:28–48
Jesus is a sovereign savior
Jesus is humble
Jesus is broken over sinners
Jesus is angry at sinners
Supplemental Scripture
Zechariah 9:9
John 10:17-18
Acts 4:27-28
Philippians 2:5-8
Psalms 7:11
Revelation 19:11-16
The Holy Spirit
March 12, 2023 • Chad Davis
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is Fully God
The Holy Spirit is the Mediator of Christ's Presence
What does the Holy Spirit do?
The Holy Spirit Glorifies Jesus.
The Holy Spirit convicts, washes, and renews.
The Holy Spirit sets us free from the power of sin.
The Holy Spirit teaches us.
How does the Holy Spirit relate to us?
The Holy Spirit guarantees our union with Christ.
The Holy Spirit guarantees that we are children of God.
The Holy Spirit guarantees our eternal reward.
The Holy Spirit guarantees our spiritual growth.
The Holy Spirit guarantees our power for the mission.
The Holy Spirit guarantees supernatural edification through spiritual gifts.
Scriptures:
Acts 1:8
Acts 2:1-12
Acts 2:37-41
Acts 4:7-13
Acts 4:29-31
John 14:15-17
1 Corinthians 3:16
Psalm 139:7-10
1 Corinthians 2:10-11
Luke 1:35
Hebrews 9:13-14
John 14:21
Romans 8:11
John 16:8-14
1 John 4:2-3a
John 16:8-10
Titus 3:4-7
Romans 8:13
John 14:25-26; 16:13
1 Corinthians 2:10-12
2 Corinthians 1:21-22
1 John 4:13
1 Corinthians 6:17
Romans 8:15-17
Ephesians 1:13-14
2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Luke 12:11-12
1 Corinthians 12:4-7
Galatians 5:16-25
New Years Day 2023
January 1, 2023 • Chad Davis • 2 Chronicles 20:1–30
The effectiveness of prayer is determined not by eliminating our fears but by pursuing his face.
The victory in battle is determined not by sharpening your weapons, but by laying them down.
The catalyst for worship is determined not by our temporary victories, but by the steadfastness of his enduring love.
Supplemental Text:
1 John 4:18
Psalm 34:4
Ephesians 5:18-19
Intimacy with God
September 4, 2022 • Chad Davis • Ephesians 3:14–21
