Sermon Notes Sermon Series: Acts - Our Story, Our Mission Sermon Title: The Story of Pentecost - Part 2 Passage: Acts 2:22-41 Preacher: Ashley Herr Peter’s Sermon (v22-36) The Incarnation (v22) The Crucifixion (v23) The Resurrection (v24-32) The Ascension (v33-35) The Big Idea (v36) Uses familiar imagery from the Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures: wi…

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: Acts - Our Story, Our Mission Sermon Title: The Story of Pentecost - Part 1 Passage: Acts 2:1-21 Preacher: Ashley Herr The Spirit Comes (v1-4) Uses familiar imagery from the Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures: wind describing the Spirit of God (Genesis 1, Ezekiel 37) fire describing the presence of God (Exodus 3, 13, 19, 40…

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Sermon Notes Sermon Series: Acts - Our Story, Our Mission Sermon Title: Devoted to Prayer Passage: Acts 1:12-26 Preacher: Ashley Herr Devoted to Prayer (v12-14) A church devoted to prayer prays: Passionately Dependantly Expectantly Persistently Regularly Collectively Privately We are growing in our devotion to prayer by: Don’t just say you’ll pray;…

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: Acts - Our Story, Our Mission Sermon Title: The Story of the Ascension Passage: Acts 1:1-12 Preacher: Ashley Herr The Story of Acts (v1-2) The Story of the Ascension (v3-12) This story raises two questions: Where is Jesus? - Followed by: Where is heaven? How do you get there? How far away is it? What is Jesus doing? Why …

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Sermon Notes Sermon Series: I AM Sermon Title: I Am the True Vine Passage: John 15:1 Preacher: Ashley Herr A. HOW do we bear fruit? (v2-6) By being pruned by God (v2-3) - God cleansing you, calling out to you, guiding you By abiding in Jesus (v4-6) - abiding in his love (v7), in his word (v9), with his people - as his Spirit abides in you B. WHAT d…

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: I AM Sermon Title: I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life Passage: John 14:6 Preacher: Ashley Herr 1. Believe in what Jesus is doing and all he will do (v2-3) 2. Believe in what Jesus has done and where he is leading (v4-11) Believe in where Jesus is leading because he is the Way Believe in where Jesus is leading beca…

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: I AM Sermon Title: I Am the Good Shepherd Passage: John 10:11 Preacher: Robin PhilipBy Robin Philip

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: I AM Sermon Title: I Am the Resurrection and the Life Passage: John 11:25-26 Preacher: Ashley Herr 1. We Misunderstand Jesus’ Mission (v1-16) 2. We Question Jesus’ Love (v17-32) 3. We Doubt Jesus’ Power (v33-44) Reflection As you read the words of Jesus in John 11:25-26, allow the Spirit to stir as you acknowledge your o…

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: I AM Sermon Title: I Am the Door of the Sheep Passage: John 10:7 Preacher: Ashley Herr Jesus is offering (v9): Salvation - If anyone enters by me, they will be saved Freedom - If anyone enters by me, they will go in and out Protection Community Protection Provision - If anyone enters by me, they will find pasture Reflect…

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: I AM Sermon Title: I Am the Light of the World Passage: John 8:12 Preacher: Ashley Herr 1. What does it mean that Jesus is the light of the world? (v12) To understand the significance of the statement Jesus is making about himself, we need to understand: the WEHN of the story, the WHERE of the story, and the WHAT of the …

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: I AM Sermon Title: I Am the Bread of Life Passage: John 6:35 Preacher: Ashley Herr We Misunderstand WHO Jesus Is (v1-21) We Misunderstand WHAT Jesus Offers (v2-71) The Bread Jesus is offering: Is Himself Brings about life Is available to anyone who desires it Satisfies your deepest spiritual longings Reflection As you re…

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Sermon Notes Sermon Series: Seeking Wisdom Sermon Title: Source of Wisdom Passage: Proverbs 8 Preacher: Robin PhilipBy Robin Philip

Sermon Notes Sermon Title: Responding to the Mercies of God Passage: Romans 12:1-2 Preacher: Alvin ThomasBy Alvin Thomas

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: Psalms of Advent Sermon Title: A Psalm of Joy Passage: Psalm 4 Preacher: Robin PhilipBy Robin Philip

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: Psalms of Advent Sermon Title: A Psalm of Peace Passage: Psalm 85 Preacher: Robin PhilipBy Robin Philip

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Sermon Notes Sermon Series: Psalms of Advent Sermon Title: A Psalm of Love Passage: Psalm 89 Preacher: Robin PhilipBy Robin Philip

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: Psalms of Advent Sermon Title: A Psalm of Hope Passage: Psalm 2 Preacher: Ashley Herr Historical Lens Act 1: A Rebellion Against God (v1-3) Act 2: God’s Response (v4-6) Act 3: God’s Promise (v7-9) Act 4: God’s Warning (v10-12) Christological Lens Eschatological Lens Advent serves as a reminder that the One who has come w…

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: How to Live, How to Love Sermon Title: Another Reminder to Love Passage: 1 John 4:7-12 Preacher: Ashley HerrBy Ashley Herr

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: How to Live, How to Love Sermon Title: Discerning What is True Passage: 1 John 4:1-6 Preacher: Ashley HerrBy Ashley Herr

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Sermon Notes Sermon Series: How to Live, How to Love Sermon Title: Approaching God With Assurance Passage: 1 John 3:19-24 Preacher: Ashley HerrBy Ashley Herr

Sermon Notes Sermon Title: Jesus Prays for the Church Passage: John 17:20-26 Preacher: Robin PhilipBy Robin Philip

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: How to Live, How to Love Sermon Title: Love Like Jesus Passage: 1 John 3:11-19a Preacher: Ashley Herr A Reminder to Love (v11) Why all these reminders to love? Loving others is hard sometimes, really hard We’re quick to forget The words and way of Jesus is counter to our culture An Example of What Love is Not (v12-15) Lo…

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: How to Live, How to Love Sermon Title: A Family Resemblance Passage: 1 John 2:28-3:10 Preacher: Ashley HerrBy Ashley Herr

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: How to Live, How to Love Sermon Title: The Danger of Deception Passage: 1 John 2:18-27 Preacher: Ashley HerrBy Ashley Herr

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: How to Live, How to Love Sermon Title: Living in a World That Opposes God Passage: 1 John 2:15-17 Preacher: Ashley Herr The What: The Command to not love the world (v15a) What we know that is far more clear and far less confusing about how God views the world: God created the world (Genesis 1:1-10) God created the things…

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Sermon Notes Sermon Series: How to Live, How to Love Sermon Title: A Note of Encouragement Passage: 1 John 2:12-14 Preacher: Ashley Herr To the Church (v12,13c) You are born of God You belong to God You are loved by God To the Seasoned Veterans (v13a,14a) My encouragement for you: THANK YOU! My prayer for you: continue pursuing Jesus and finish wel…

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Sermon Notes Sermon Series: How to Live, How to Love Sermon Title: Evaluating the Evidence Passage: 1 John 2:3-11 Preacher: Ashley Herr 3 steps to help us evaluate the evidence: 1. WHAT we do: Those who know him obey the words of Jesus (v3-5a) 2. HOW we do what we do: Those who abide in him walk in the way of Jesus (v5b-6) 3. WHY we do what we do: …

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: How to Live, How to Love Sermon Title: Barriers to Intimacy Passage: 1 John 1:5-2:2 Preacher: Ashley Herr Who God Is (1:5) God as light is good (Genesis 1), safe (Psalm 27), present (Exodus 3, 13), and holy (Psalm 104) Responding to Who God Is (1:6-2:2) 1st Claim (1:6-7) Living in the darkness involves: embracing sin and…

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: How to Live, How to Love Sermon Title: What Unites Us Passage: 1 John 1:1-4 Preacher: Ashley Herr We are united in our shared belief in who Jesus is (v1-2) We are united in our shared participation in what Jesus provides (v3-4) Reflection Reflect on our shared belief in who Jesus is, why he came, and what he accomplished…

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: The Kingdom Has Come (Matthew 11-13) Sermon Title: A Prophet Without Honor - Seeing Jesus Truly Passage: Matthew 13:53-58 Preacher: Robin PhilipBy Robin Philip

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: The Kingdom Has Come (Matthew 11-13) Sermon Title: The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast Passage: Matthew 13:31-35 Preacher: Robin Philip Why did Jesus tell parables? He told parables to announce the arrival of God’s kingdom, and to provide people with an opportunity to respond to him—either in faith and obedien…

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: The Kingdom Has Come (Matthew 11-13) Sermon Title: Waiting for the Harvest Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43a Preacher: David BBy David B

Sermon Notes Sermon Series: The Kingdom Has Come (Matthew 11-13) Sermon Title: The One Who Hears Passage: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Preacher: Robin PhilipBy Robin Philip

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Sermon Notes Sermon Series: The Kingdom Has Come (Matthew 11-13) Sermon Title: The Family of Christ Passage: Matthew 12:46-50 Preacher: Robin PhilipBy Robin Philip

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Sermon Notes Sermon Series: The Kingdom Has Come (Matthew 11-13) Sermon Title: Responding in Repentance Passage: Matthew 12:38-45 Preacher: Robin PhilipBy Robin Philip

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Sermon Notes Sermon Series: The Kingdom Has Come (Matthew 11-13) Sermon Title: What Are We Known By? Passage: Matthew 12:22-37 Preacher: George Carrera IIIBy George Carrera III

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