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THE STORY OF GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT


June 2, 2024


Pastor: Patrick Severson






When you experience a crisis of faith what do you do? Pastor Patrick Severson takes us through a biblical view.


A FEW KEY MOMENTS AND PEOPLE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT



Creation
Fall
Flood
Tower of Babel
Abraham
Covenant with Israel
Promise Land
Judges
King Saul
King David
King Solomon
Divided Kingdom
Exile
Prophets
Return from Exile


Three reminders for us when we experience a crisis of faith:

1. IT’S NORMAL – Accept that a crisis of faith is a common experience.

2. IT’S TRICKY – Be honest with yourself.

3. IT’S PIVOTAL – We choose the path forward.











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This week Pastor Paul takes us through the secret of contentment.


The Secret of Contentment


May 26, 2024


Pastor: Paul Knight






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Main Scripture Reference(s): Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:2, Exodus 3:3

Philippians 4:10-20: (NIV)



I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.


Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.







1) Learn what contentment “is” and “is not.”

Scriptures referenced: Philippians 4:10-13,


Philippians 4:10-13 (NIV)



I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.






1 Timothy 6:6-12 (NIV)



But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. 11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith.






2) Learn the contentment producing power of partnerships in Christ.

Scriptures referenced: Philippians 1:3-7,


** Philippians 1:3-7** (VER)



I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart






Philippians 4:14 (NIV)



Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.






Philippians 4:18-20 (NIV)



I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.


To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.






3) Learn the contentment producing power of living the purposes of Christ.

Scriptures referenced: Philip

This Confirmation Sunday Paul walks the next generation of Christ followers through a systematic overview of the bible.
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Get Your Joy Back!


May 12, 2024


Pastor: Paul Knight






Pastor Paul Knight walks us through how to get our joy back.


Main Scripture Reference(s): Philippians 4:1

Philippians 4:1 (NIV)


Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.






1) Resolve to Rejoice

Philippians 4:4 (NIV)



Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!






Psalm 61:1 (NIV)



Shout for joy to God, all the earth!



Psalm 71:23 (NIV)



My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you— I whom you have delivered.



Psalm 95:1; Psalm 100:1, 2; Nehemiah 8:10; Luke 2:10; James 1:2, 3





2) Restore Your Relationships

Philippians 4:1-3 (NIV)



Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.






Philippians 4:5 (NIV)



Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.






John 15:10-12 (NIV)



If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.






Matthew 5:23, 24 (NIV)


“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.


Romans 12:18 (NIV) (see 14-21)



If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.






3) Raise Your Requests to God

Philippians 4:6, 7 (NIV)



Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.



Romans 15:13 (NIV)



May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.






Psalm 5:1-3 (NIV)



Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament. 2 Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. 3 In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.






Romans 8:26-28 (NIV)



In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accor

The Bible Teaching Ministry Of HOPE Church


May 5, 2024


Pastor: Patrick Severson






Main Scripture Reference(s): Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:2, Exodus 3:3

Philippians 3:1-11



“Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— 4 though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless. 7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.








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1) JESUS ALONE FOR OUR SALVATION

Scriptures referenced: Philippians 3:1-4,





2) *JESUS ALONE FOR OUR SATISFACTION *

Scriptures referenced: Philippians 3:4-9,





3) POINT NUMBER THREE

Scriptures referenced: Philippians 3:8-10,












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The Bible Teaching Ministry Of HOPE Church


April 28, 2024


Pastor Mason Peters






Main Scripture Reference(s): Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:2, Exodus 3:3

1) OBEDIENCE CREATES LIBERTY

Scriptures referenced: Philippians 2:12-13; Romans 6:16-23; 2 Peter 2:19,





2) OBEDIENCE REQUIRES TRUST

Scriptures referenced: Philippians 2:14-15a; Romans 1:18-30,





3) OBEDIENCE DRIVES TESTIMONY

Scriptures referenced: Philippians 2:15b-16












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