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Advent 2022: Heralds of His Coming - message 2
The Bible is full of people who cried out, How long, O Lord? Indeed Israel collectively languished under Roman rule. Jesus came through the line of broken people to save a people who are broken. Let's sit in awe and wonder as we relish the fact that God is with us - Immanuel. We'll draw comfort from His first advent and look to His second coming, when He'll make all things new.
Advent 2022: Heralds of His Coming - message 1
Prophetic voices spoke to the coming Christ and His ministry. Their detailed and composite picture shows us the glory of God, the beauty of Christ and the power of the gospel. It all begins with the wonder of the Incarnation and the blessings that would flow from the life and ministry of our Lord. Join us as we examine these gems and draw comfort and encouragement from the unfolding drama of redemption.
The Book of Beginnings opens with the catastrophic fall but also with the promise of redemption. This Sunday we'll see Jesus come into sharper focus as we trace the wonderful promises given through the Old Testament prophets and how they come to fruition in the New Testament.
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
Gratitude is meant to be lived out on a daily basis. Sentiments and words are important, but don't stop there! Express your gratitude through humble obedience and by loving the people around you. A fine expression of gratitude is given in our sermon text. In this message we'll make application of this to daily life.
Text: Psalm 22
During trials, suffering, and grief we often feel alone, forgotten, and even at our breaking point. David expresses this despair, Jesus embodied it on the cross, and believers still face it. However, in every chapter of this story, God shows Himself faithful leading to praise, hope, and a future worth any suffering we might face in this life.
Guest Speaker, former pastor, Steve Pettit
Sermon text: I Corinthians 4
We need to live life with a mindset that will keep us moving through the most troubled seas of life while asking others to follow our example. This mindset is what allows our Lord to build His church regardless of the challenges we face individually and/or as a collective body.
Be Strong series message 16
Text: I Corinthians 1:18-31
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. As we traverse Scripture we see the most profound expression of God's wisdom is found in the gospel, in the person and work of His Son Jesus Christ.
Be Strong series message 15
Text: Proverbs 12:25
As we've seen recently, our words have great impact. We have the opportunity to help one another in the mundane challenges of life as well as in seemingly overwhelming trials.
Be Strong series message 14
Text: Proverbs 23:17
It's easy to be drawn to things that "sparkle" in this world and under appreciate all that God's given us. The remedy for this temptation is to set our mind on things above, and remember that our life is hidden with Christ in God.
Be Strong series message 13
Text: Proverbs Proverbs 14:12
There is often a way that seems right to people, only to discover it's best to trust in the Lord and walk in the path of wisdom.
Be Strong series message 12
Text: Proverbs 15:4
God's Word has much to say about the power of words - our sermon theme from Proverbs for this Sunday! A wise person knows the weight of his or her words and uses them accordingly. With our tongue we either bless God or curse our fellow man - let's be sure to bless God AND build one another up with our words! Our words have such tremendous capability to destroy or give life.
Be Strong series message 11
Text: Proverbs 9:13-18
In this message, we are reminded of the Father's great love for us and also consider a warning passage from Proverbs 9:13-18. Folly is always clamoring for our attention and affections - we'll identify her tactics as she seeks to distract us and satisfy us with lesser things.
Be Strong series message 10
Text: Proverbs 6:16-19
Proverbs has a lot to say about what we should avoid and turn from. Here is a list of seven specific things that God hates - definitely something for us to pay attention to!
Be Strong series message 9
Text: Proverbs 4:23
A wise person cherishes insight and God's commands and understands the value of guarding one's heart. We'll highlight the significance of the "heart" in Scripture and what it means to guard it.
Be Strong series message 8
Text: Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man will prove a snare. Truer words have never been written! The fear of man is a contrast to what is healthy and yields blessing - the fear of the Lord. This is, understandably, such a big struggle for many - concerning ourselves too much with other people's opinions and our own reputation. Scripture states the problem and gives a powerful prescription that we will unpack and expound, as we encourage one another to entrust ourselves fully to the Lord.
Be Strong series message 7
Text: Ephesians 3:10
Seeking wisdom - seeking the Lord - is our "one thing" that we should desire and run after. For believers now, that pursuit is spelled out clearly for us in the New Testament - Christ is the pure expression of God's Wisdom and is the One we treasure in our hearts.
Be Strong series message 6
Text: various
In this message we expand our consideration of one thing from Psalm 27 - why it's crucial and how it works. We'll trace this theme throughout God's Word to develop a full picture of this vital biblical theme for God's people.
Be Strong series message 5
Text: Psalm 27
We've preached to seeking wisdom as we would hidden treasures. We'll develop the picture the Bible paints so that when we say we are seeking the Lord and His wisdom, it is the one thing we truly desire. This message is anchored in Psalm 27.
In this message we examine God's wisdom regarding finances. Johnny Guy shows us God's perspective from Proverbs regarding our work ethic, money management, and generosity! We are given good practical advice from Johnny, who has served many years as an elder in DBC!
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Text: selected verses
Part 2 of "Profiles in Wisdom". We just heard about the wise person. Justin will highlight the profile of a fool.
Be Strong series message 4
Text: Proverbs 3:7
We just preached to Proverbs 3:5-6, but do we know what Proverbs 3:7 says? It's the foundation for embracing wisdom in one's life. We'll identify 6 markers seen in every wise man, woman and child: Profiles in Wisdom. Next week we'll do the same, but with the fool.