 Pastor Mitchell CruitThis text is tailored to teach us we can rejoice in trials because of the privileged position we hold in redemptive history.I. The Spirit inspired prophets to prophesy about God’s grace through Christ for us. (v. 10-12a)    A. The prophets longed to understand the grace we have received. (v. 10)    B. The prophets longed to experience the grace we have received (v. 11a)    C. The prophets prophesied the grace of God by pointing to Christ’s sufferings and subsequent glories. (v. 11b)    D. The prophets were serving not themselves, but you. (v. 12a)II. The Spirit empowers preachers to proclaim God’s grace through Christ to us. (v. 12b)III. Angels delight to see God’s grace through Christ as it is realized in our lives. (v. 12c)>>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

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January 17, 2021 ~ "Our Privileged Position"

Pastor Mitchell Cruit This text is tailored to teach us that God’s people can rejoice in suffering because of the living hope they have in Jesus Christ. I. Our Certain Hope (v. 3-5)    A. Our hope is certain because it is through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (v. 3)    B. Our hope is certain because it is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. (v. 4)    C. Our hope is certain because we are being guarded for it by God’s power through faith. (v. 5)II. Joy in Suffering (v. 6-9)    A. We rejoice in suffering because our hope points us beyond our trials. (v. 6, 8-9)    B. We rejoice in suffering because of what trials produce in our life. (v. 7) >>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

January 10, 2021 ~ "Joy in Suffering"

 Pastor Mitchell CruitThis text is tailored to teach us that who we are in Christ is foundational to living faithfully in the world. I. Who are we in Christ? (v.1)     A. Those who are in Christ are exiles.    B. Those who are in Christ are elect.II. How can we become someone who is in Christ? (v. 2)  We become elect exiles through the Trinity’s work of salvation.    A. God, the Father, wills our salvation.    B. God, the Holy Spirit, applies our salvation.    C. God, the Son, accomplishes our salvation>>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

January 3, 2021 ~ "A Letter to Elect Exiles"

Pastor Neal Brown A Proposal for 2021: To establish the proper ambition for my life: to be well pleasing to God (Romans 12:1-2)I. Presenting my life as a sacrifice to God. (v. 1)    A. A wiling and reasonable response in light of his mercies. (cf. Rom 6:13)    B. An irrevocable decision that delights the heart of God.II. Being continually transformed. (v. 2)    A. Continually resist being conformed to the world. (cf. 1 Pet 1:13-15)    B. Be continually transformed by the renewing of my mind. (cf. Eph. 4:22-23, Pr. 2:1-5)>>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

December 27, 2020 ~ "More Than a Resolution"

Pastor Mitchell Cruit This text is tailored to teach us that Jesus is the True King.I. A Tale of Two Kings (v.1-3)II. Three Ways to Respond    A. We can respond with indifference. (v. 4-6)    B. We can respond with hostility. (v. 7-8)    C. We can respond with worship. (v. 9-12)>>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

December 13, 2020 ~ "The King's RSVP"

 Pastor Mitchell CruitThis text is tailored to teach us that Jesus is the One-Of-A-Kind King.I. Joseph’s Dilemma (v.18-19)II. God’s Solution (v.20-23)    A. Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit.     B. Jesus will save his people from their sin.    C. Jesus is God’s presence with his people.III. Joseph’s Response (v.24-25)The revelation of Jesus’ person and work requires a one-of-a-kind response from us.>>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

December 6, 2020 ~ "The One-of-a-Kind King"

 Pastor Mitchell CruitThis text is tailored to teach us that Jesus is the King we’ve been waiting for.I. Jesus’ Genealogy    A. It is selective.    B. It is unexpected.    C. It is purposeful.II. Jesus’ Purpose    A. Jesus is the Christ, who came to deliver his people.    B. Jesus is the Son of David, who came to establish his kingdom forever.    C. Jesus is the Son of Abraham, who came to bless all peoples on the earth.III. Jesus’ People.    - Jesus came for the least, the lost, and the left out.>>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

November 29, 2020 ~ "The King For All"

 Pastor Rory DardichWe will see that God’s unfailing kindness is ultimately revealed in redemption He provides.I. A significant formal legal transaction. (v.1-12)This redemption is not to be taken lightly - it is a risky, costly endeavor.This redemption is accompanied by blessing.II. A redeeming child is born in Bethlehem. (v.13-17)III. Just how many redeemers are in this story? (v.18-22)IV. Applications for the redeemed:    A. Salvation in Jesus is “THE payoff” - He is our prize!    B. Our redemption - this salvation in Christ brings transformation!        1. Our purpose is now bigger than ourselves.        2. We can keep our focus on Jesus when things are going well.        3. We can endure hardship.        4. We are called to be agents of loving kindness & redemption.        5. We need to be prepared to be sacrificial.>>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

November 22, 2020 ~ "God's Unfailing Kindness in Redemption"

Pastor Mitchell CruitThis text is tailored to teach us that God’s unfailing kindness provides rest.I. God’s unfailing kindness provides rest through faith. (v. 1-5)A. Faith is intentional. B. Faith is risky.II. God’s unfailing kindness provides rest through a redeemer. (v. 6-13)III. God’s unfailing kindness provides rest after a wait. (v. 14-18)>>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

November 15, 2020 ~ "God's Unfailing Kindness in Risky Situations"

 Pastor Mitchell CruitI. The StoryA. Ruth chances upon a chance into the field of Boaz. (v. 1-4a)B. Boaz shows extraordinary, underserved, and abundant kindness to Ruth. (v. 4b-17)C. Ruth and Naomi respond to Boaz’s unfailing kindness with awe. (v. 18-23, cf. 10, 13)II. The Story Applied: This text is tailored to teach us the Lord's unfailing kindness through “chance” encounters invites us to respond to the Lord's generosity with awe.  A. The Lord sovereignly uses “chance” encounters to show his unfailing kindness.B. The Lord's unfailing kindness is extraordinary, undeserved, and abundant.C. The appropriate response to Lord’s unfailing kindness is awe.  >>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

November 8, 2020 ~ "God’s Unfailing Kindness in 'Chance' Encounters"

Pastor Mitchell CruitI. Life apart from God promises life, but can only deliver death. (v.1-5)II. God shows unfailing kindness through people. (v. 6-18)III. God shows unfailing kindness in the midst of suffering. (v.19-22)This text is tailored to teach us God's unfailing kindness in the midst of suffering invites us to return to him.>>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

November 1, 2020 ~ "God’s Unfailing Kindness in Suffering"

Guest Pastor Jason HarmsGod has called your church to be a flourishing Christian community. Three Characteristics of a Flourishing Christian Community:1) A devoted community (v.42-43)...to the teaching of God’s Word...to the fellowship...to the breaking of bread...to praying together2) A unified community (v.44-45)3) A growing community (v.46-47)How is God calling you to take part in making your church a flourishing Christian community? >>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

October 25, 2020 ~ "A Flourishing Church"

Pastor Mitchell Cruit This text is tailored to teach us that when God isn’t king, devastation reigns among God’s people. 6 Pictures of the Devastation that Reigns Among God’s People When God Isn’t KingGod’s people fight God’s people rather than God’s enemies. (20:1-11, cf. Eph. 6:12, Col. 1:9)God’s people defend their tribe rather than God’s justice. (20:12-17)God’s people assume their judgment is right rather than seeking God’s judgment. (20:18-35)God’s people act vindictively rather than justly. (20:36-48)God’s people blame God for the consequences of their sin rather than repent of their sin. (21:1-3, cf. 21:15)God’s people use their own wisdom to justify their sin. (21:4-24)>>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

October 18, 2020 ~ "Rock Bottom: Deposition, Dethronement, & Devastation"

 Pastor Mitchell CruitThis text is tailored to teach us that even God’s people can become just like the world.I. Israel’s Example (19:1-30)II. How do God’s people become just like the world? (v. 1, cf. 1 Sam. 8:5-7)God’s people become just like the world when they ignore God’s reign.III. What does it look like when God’s people become just like the world?God’s people become like the world, when we become inhospitable. (v.17-22)God’s people become like the world, when we ignore God’s design for physical intimacy. (v.22-25)God’s people become like the world, when we fail to protect the vulnerable and grow callous to their cause. (v. 24-29)IV. Jesus brings back to God even those who are like the world through his death on the cross. (cf. Rom. 5:10)>>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

October 11, 2020 ~ "Rock Bottom: When the Church Looks Like the World"

 Pastor Mitchell CruitThis text is tailored to teach us you can’t have God your way.I. 5 Symptoms of the Disease WithinA. People “devoted” to God try to have God their way. (17:1-6)B. People try to have it their way with God’s approval. (17:7-18:1a)C. People, who should defend God’s way, defend their way. (18:1b-6)D. People, who seek their own way, lose everything. (18:7-26)E. People, who seek their own way, succeed, but only for a season. (18:27-31)II. The Antidote: We must commit to follow the way of the True King, personally. (17:6, 18:1, 18:30 cf. John 14:6)>>click here to listen or right-click to download<<Since we are live streaming on YouTube during this time of separation, you can also                   CLICK HERE to watch the entire service if you prefer!

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