The Risen Christ, Faith’s Reality
15 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that He was seen by [a]Cephas, then by the twelve. 6 After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have [b]fallen asleep. 7 After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles. 8 Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time.
9 For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 11 Therefore, whether it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.
The Risen Christ, Our Hope
12 Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen. 14 And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty.
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Exodus 12:21-30
21 Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Pick out and take lambs for yourselves according to your families, and kill the Passover lamb. 22 And you shall take a bunch of hyssop, dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and strike the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin. And none of you shall go out of the door of his house until morning. 23 For the Lord will pass through to strike the Egyptians; and when He sees the blood on the [a]lintel and on the two doorposts, the Lord will pass over the door and not allow the destroyer to come into your houses to strike you. 24 And you shall observe this thing as an ordinance for you and your sons forever. 25 It will come to pass when you come to the land which the Lord will give you, just as He promised, that you shall keep this service. 26 And it shall be, when your children say to you, ‘What do you mean by this service?’ 27 that you shall say, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice of the Lord, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt when He struck the Egyptians and delivered our households.’ ” So the people bowed their heads and worshiped. 28 Then the children of Israel went away and did so; just as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron, so they did.
The Tenth Plague: Death of the Firstborn
29 And it came to pass at midnight that the Lord struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was [b]in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of livestock. 30 So Pharaoh rose in the night, he, all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt, for there was not a house where there was not one dead.
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Hebrews 11:1-6
By Faith We Understand
11 Now faith is the [a]substance of things hoped for, the [b]evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
3 By faith we understand that the [c]worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
Faith at the Dawn of History
4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.
5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
The Transformational Power of Jesus
April 11, 2021 • Nathan Kottwitz
5 Reasons For Thankfulness (Philippians 4:4-7)
November 7, 2021 • Nathan Kottwitz • 2 Thessalonians 1:3–4, Ephesians 5:20, Matthew 26:26–28, 1 Corinthians 1:4–9, 1 Corinthians 15:51–58
1) HIS Sacrifice (Matthew 26:26-28)
2) Grace (1 Corinthians 1:4-9)
3) Victory (1 Corinthians 15:51-58)
4) Other Believers (2 Thessalonians 1:3-4)
5) All Things (Ephesians 5:20)
1) Our Strength Is In Christ
(Ephesians 6:10 & 2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
2) Our Steps Will Be Challenging
3) Our Savior Is A Conqueror
(2 Timothy 1:8-9)
(Romans 8:35-39)
4) Our Study Is Critical
Intelligent Ideas vs Ignorant Inquiries
November 28, 2021 • Nathan Kottwitz • 2 Timothy 2:15–26
Idea 1) Avoid idle chatter
- Self-Righteousness Vs GOD-Dependence
Idea 2) Build only on the foundation of Christ
- Law Vs Grace
Idea 3) Choose to pursue righteousness
- Root Vs Fruit
The Lost Sheep or the Pharisee
December 5, 2021 • Dustin Koon • Luke 15:1–7, Isaiah 53:6, Romans 3:23, James 2:1–9, Ephesians 2:8–9
1) The Pharisees Were Careful To Remain "Clean"
- Jesus Sought The "Unclean" Instead Of Avoiding Them
2) Pharisees Felt Like They Were Far Above And Better
- Jesus Was Welcoming All Walks Of Life
3) Jesus Leaves The 99 To Chase After Our Love
- He Pursues Us
4) Have You Become A Pharisee?
- Beware Of Personal Favoritism
5) Jesus Calls Us To Be The Church
- GOD Wants To Use Us
Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness in the Church
December 12, 2021 • Dustin Koon
1) You are not alone in your mental illness today.
- The great prophet Elijah struggled with depression
- 1 Kings 19:1-10 NKJV
- Oftentimes discouragement sets in right before or after a great spiritual experience
- 1 Kings 19:16-18 NKJV
- David struggled with feeling alone, abandoned, and in despair
- PSALM 42:3, 9-11 ESV
- PSALM 13:1-4 ESV
- Job struggled with depression through great loss and devastation
- JOB 3:11 ESV
- JOB 3:26 NIV
- JOB 30:15-17 ESV
- Charles Spurgeon, “The Prince of Preachers”, was often overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, and panic.
2) Not All Depression Is the Same
- Examine Yourself. Do You Have a Lack of Faith or Sin Issue?
- Sometimes there are no obvious causes for feelings of deep sadness.
- God Gave Wisdom to Doctors to Treat Illnesses With Modern Medicine.
- 1 Timothy 5:23 ESV
- Medication should NOT be a replacement for Jesus
3) Jesus is with you even when you don’t feel Him there
- Deuteronomy 31:8 (ESV)
High Anticipation
December 19, 2021 • Brad Prater • Luke 2:25–38
- Become a Marveller
- Become a Mover
- Become a Messenger
Mephibosheth: From Shame To Sonship
January 16, 2022 • Nathan Kottwitz • 2 Samuel 9
1) He Was Shameful
2) He Was Sought Out
3) He Was Pitiful
4) He Was Provided For
When Life Is Too Much To Handle
April 3, 2022 • Dustin Koon • 2 Corinthians 12:10, Philippians 4:6–7, Matthew 26:36–46, John 11:32–44, Hebrews 4:15–16
Jesus Had Compassion For Those In Sorrow in the Bible (Matthew 26:36-46 ESV)
Jesus Has Compassion For You (John 11:32-44 ESV)
Our Weakness Has a Purpose - (Hebrews 4:15-16 ESV, 2 Corinthians 12:10 ESV, Philippians 4:6-7 ESV)
Pressing On To The Prize
June 12, 2022 • Nathan Kottwitz • Philippians 3
Philippians 3
LiveStream: https://subspla.sh/bcgtckf
1) Leave The Past In The Past
2) Live In The Present
3) Look To The Future
Title: Title: Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Godliness
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11 & Joshua 3
LiveStream Link: https://subspla.sh/zvxrxmt
1) Joshua gets a Promotion
2) Joshua gets a Purpose
3) Joshua gets a Promise
Prepare to Perform
1) Rise early
2) Listen to the Lord
3) Let God fight your battles
4) Don’t be afraid to get your feet wet
5) Take action
6) watch God work
What to do with Jesus in the Holiday Season
November 27, 2022 • Nathan Kottwitz • Mark 14:1–26
Title: What to do with Jesus in the Holiday Season
Scripture: Mark 14:1-26
Live Stream Link: https://subspla.sh/mzbv88j
1). Let Him into our homes
2). Love and appreciate Him
3). Listen and Learn from Him
Where to Look When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned
February 19, 2023 • Nathan Kottwitz • Genesis 21:1–21
Title: Where to Look When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned
Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21
Live Stream Link: https://subspla.sh/4bgs9h26
6 Cylinders Of A Spiritual Engine
1) Spend Time In God’s Word Daily
2) Attend Church Regularly
3) Maintain A Prayer List
4) Look For Opportunities To Have Gospel Conversations
5) Grow Spiritually
6) Give Faithfully
Strengthening A Wounded Warrior
March 12, 2023 • Nathan Kottwitz • 2 Corinthians 4:8–18
Title: Strengthening A Wounded Warrior
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18
Live Stream Link: https://subspla.sh/vw7qwtg
1) Realize Our Struggle Is Not Unique
2) Remember The Lord's Provision
3) Renew Ourselves Daily
4) Remember Our Mission
Tithe & Offerings: https://tinyurl.com/3rtwnawn
