Pastor Mitchell CruitPsalm 42-43This text is tailored to teach us to hope in God when we’re cast down.    I. When you’re dry, hope in God.  (42:1-6a)II. When you’re torn, hope in God. (42:6b-11)III. When you’re defenseless, hope in God. (43:1-5)>>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!

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July 18, 2021 ~ "Hope Through Lament"

Pastor Mitchell CruitPsalm 107This text is tailored to teach us to give thanks to the Lord for his steadfast love. (v. 1-3)    I. Four Reasons to Give Thanks in Troubled Times    a. The Lord satisfied the hungry (v. 4-9)    b. The Lord freed the enslaved. (v. 10-16)    c. The Lord healed the foolish. (v. 17-22)    d. The Lord calmed the storm. (v. 23-32)II. How do we know that the Lord still shows steadfast love in troubled times?    Because the Lord did not just show steadfast love, he is a God of steadfast love. (v. 33-42)III. How can we give thanks to the Lord when we are in troubled times?    Consider the steadfast love of the Lord. (v. 43)>>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!

July 11 ~ "Thanks in Troubled Times"

Pastor Mitchell CruitPsalm 45This text is tailored to teach us to celebrate the king. (v. 1)    I. Celebrate the king’s attributes. (v.2-9)II. Celebrate the king’s attributes. (v.2-9)III. Celebrate the king’s future glory. (v. 16-17)>>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!

July 4, 2021 ~ "Celebrating the King"

Elder Ronnie Graley1 Thessalonians 5:1-11This text is tailored to teach us to be prepared for Christ’s coming.    I. Why should we be prepared?    a. We should be prepared because Christ’s coming will come like a thief in the night. (v.1-2)    b. We should be prepared because Christ’s coming will be glorious for some and destruction         for others. (v. 3-5)II. How can we be prepared to live as children of that day?    a. We prepare by being watchful and sober-minded. (v. 6-10)    b. We prepare by encouraging one another. (v. 11)>>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!

June 27, 2021 ~ CBR: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Pastor Mitchell CruitJoel 3:1-21This text is tailored to teach us that the Lord is with and for his people through his coming judgment.    I. The Lord’s coming judgment on others emerges from his love for his people. (v. 1-8)II. The Lord’s coming judgment will be decisive over all his enemies. (v. 9-16a)III. The Lord’s coming judgment will result in abundant life for his people.  (v.16b-21)>>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!

June 20, 2021 ~ “The Day of Judgement”

Pastor Mitchell CruitJoel 2:18-32This text is tailored to teach us that the Lord will restore. I. Why does the Lord restore?     The Lord will restore because he is jealous and compassionate. (v. 18)II. How does the Lord restore?    A. The Lord will restore physically. (v. 19-25)    B. The Lord will restore spiritually. (v. 28-31, cf. Num. 11:29, Acts 2:14-21)    C. The Lord will restore everyone who calls on his name. (v. 32, cf. Rom. 10:12-13)III. What is the result of the Lord’s restoration? (v.26-27)    A. We will be satisfied. (cf. John 6:35)    B. We will praise the name of the Lord.    C. We will never be put to shame.    D. We will have the Lord in our midst. >>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!

June 13, 2021 ~ "The Day of Restoration"

Pastor Josh LeamonGalatians 3:10-141. The Problem: The curse of relying on the works of the law (v. 10).Once we know the law of God, we find ourselves under its curse due to our inability to follow it perfectly.The curse of failing to keep this law (which is sin) is death.2. First Evidence: Justification cannot come through the law for us (v. 11). Even after we know the law of God and our imperfection, we still might try to rely on our works.3. Second Evidence: The one who is perfectly able to do the law will experience life (v. 12).Paul’s citation of Leviticus 18:5 is a veiled reference to Christ himself.4. The Solution: This problematic curse of the law is solved through a countercurse found in the grace of Jesus.This text teaches us that the gospel is that Christ was cursed by God for 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!

May 23, 2021 ~ "CBR: The Curse and the Countercurse"

Pastor Mitchell CruitJoel 1:1-20I. The Disaster (v. 1-4, 7)II. The Call to Respond     A. Wake up to the reality of disaster. (v.5-7)    B. Lament the devastation of the disaster. (v. 8-10)    C. How to Lament:        1. Turn to God.        2. Bring Our Complaint.        3. Ask Boldly.        4. Choose to Trust.    D. Be ashamed of the effect of the disaster. (v.11-12)    E. Cry out to the Lord. (v.13-14)III. Why should we respond in this way?    A. Because the Day of the Lord is near. (v.15-18)    B. Because this is the model given to us. (v. 19-20)>>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!

May 30, 2021 ~ "The Day of Disaster"

Pastor Mitchell CruitJoel 2:1-17This text is tailored to teach us that the Lord himself opposes us, yet even now the Lord invites us to return to him. I. The Lord himself opposes us. (v.1-11)    A. Those who presume upon God’s kindness should fear. (v. 1, cf. Rom. 2:3-5)    B. No one can endure  the day of the Lord. (v. 2-11, cf. Matt 24:29 )II. Even now the Lord invites us to return to him. (v.12-17)    A. How do we return to the Lord?        1. Return with whole-hearts. (v. 12a)        2. Return with integrity. (v. 12b-13a)        3. Return in community. (v. 15-16)    B. What can we expect if we return to the Lord?        1. We can expect God to be gracious. (v. 13b-14)        2. We can expect God to act on our behalf for his glory. (v. 17)>>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!

June 6, 2021 ~ "The Day of Returning"

Pastor Josh Leamon1. The Problem: The curse of relying on the works of the law (v. 10).Once we know the law of God, we find ourselves under its curse due to our inability to follow it perfectly.The curse of failing to keep this law (which is sin) is death.2. First Evidence: Justification cannot come through the law for us (v. 11). Even after we know the law of God and our imperfection, we still might try to rely on our works.3. Second Evidence: The one who is perfectly able to do the law will experience life (v. 12).Paul’s citation of Leviticus 18:5 is a veiled reference to Christ himself.4. The Solution: This problematic curse of the law is solved through a countercurse found in the grace of Jesus.This text teaches us that the gospel is that Christ was cursed by God for 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!

Pastor Mitchell CruitThis text is tailored to teach us to stand firm in the true grace of God. I. Peter’s Purpose (v. 12-14)II. How can we stand firm in the true grace of God? (v. 6-9)    A. Accept your suffering. (v. 6-7)    B. Resist the devil. (v. 8-9)III. Why can we stand firm in the true grace of God? Because we can trust in God. (v. 10-11)>>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!

May 16, 2021 ~ "Standing Firm"

 Pastor Mitchell CruitThis text is tailored to teach us to embrace our God-given roles in the church with humility.I. Elders, shepherd the flock. (v. 1-4)    A. An Elder’s Role (v. 1-2a)        1. Elders are pastors.        2. Elders don’t pastor their own flock.         3. Elders don’t pastor all Christians.    B. Elders don’t pastor alone. (cf. 1 Tim. 5:17)        1. An Elder’s Task (v. 2b-3)        2. Elder’s feed the sheep. (cf. John 21:15-19)        3. Elder’s lead the sheep. (cf. Mk 10:42-43)    C. An Elder’s Reward: Elders will receive the unfading crown of glory. (v. 4)II. Members, submit to your elders. (v. 5a)III. Everyone, be humble. (v. 5b)>>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!

May 9, 2021 ~ "Humility Under Pressure"

Pastor Mitchell CruitThis text is tailored to teach us to trust our Sovereign Savior. (v. 19)I. Because suffering is normal. (v. 12)II. Because suffering for Christ is a blessing. (v. 13-16)III. Because suffering reveals who belongs to Jesus. (v. 17-18)>>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!

May 2, 2021 ~ "Confidence in Suffering"

May 5, 2021 ~ "Confidence in Suffering"

Pastor Mitchell CruitThis text is tailored to teach us to live with the end in view. I. Four Ways to Live with the End in View (v.7-11a)Be clear-minded. (v. 7)Love earnestly. (v. 8)Show hospitality. (v. 9)Serve graciously. (v. 10-11a)II. Why?  We should live with the end in view for God’s glory through Jesus Christ. (v. 11b)>>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!