Romans 6:12–23

Romans 6:12–23

Psalm 13

Psalm 13 

Genesis 22:1–14

Genesis 22:1–14

2 Chronicles 5

2 Chronicles 5

Psalm 139

Psalm 139

Mr. Frank Holder is preaching at each of our on-campus Worship Services. His sermon, “I Am Wondrously Made,” is from Psalm 139.  The following Sermon Notes are included in today's Sunday Guide.


SERMON Notes

• They pass by themselves without  wondering.
• I didn’t just happen.  I am not an accident. I have value. I have  worth.
• What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. 

Create some devotional (time with God) time this week. Read Psalm 139. Think about these questions. Discuss them with your family, in your small group, or with some friends.

1. OK, I accept that I am wonderfully made.  But.....for what purpose or purposes?
2. With the variety of ways in which I distance myself from God, why do I continually have great value in His eyes?
3. What can I do in the coming week to help another realize their value in God's kingdom?

Psalm 139

Psalm 139

1 Samuel 1:-2:11; Psalm 139

1 Samuel 1:-2:11; Psalm 139

Each day this week, we're reading the Scriptures that children are learning at Vacation Bible School.

Luke 22:31-24:12; Psalm 139

Luke 22:31-24:12; Psalm 139

Each day this week, we're reading the Scriptures that children are learning at Vacation Bible School.

Jonah 1-3; Psalm 139

Jonah 1-3; Psalm 139

Each day this week, we're reading the Scriptures that children are learning at Vacation Bible School.

1 Kings 18:16-39; Psalm 139

1 Kings 18:16-39; Psalm 139

Each day this week, we're reading the Scriptures that children are learning at Vacation Bible School.

Genesis 1; Psalm 139

Genesis 1; Psalm 139


Each day this week, we're reading the Scriptures that children are learning at Vacation Bible School.

Psalm 139

This morning, Dr. Schultz is preaching at each of our on-campus Worship Services. His sermon, "God is Wild About You" is from today's Bible Reading, Psalm 139.

To help your study of the Scriptures, here are today's

SERMON Notes

June 19, 2011           Psalm 139

• God knows you better than you know  yourself
• As someone whom God created, you are good.
• God desires the very best for you.
• God is always willing to lead you. All you have to do is follow.

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 Questions:

1. When have you felt distanced from God?

2. Do you have some favorite places where you feel closest to God?

3. Whom do you know who needs a reminder of God’s great love for them in Jesus? How will you give him/her that reminder this week?

Psalm 139

Psalm 139

Acts 2:1-21

Acts 2:1-21

1290s
Fresco, 500 x 400 cm
Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi

[Picture credit: http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/g/giotto/assisi/upper/new_test/01pentec.html]

John 7:37-39

John 7:37-39

1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

Psalm 104

Psalm 104

Numbers 11:24-30

Numbers 11:24-30

Acts 2:1-21

SERMON Notes

June 12, 2011           Acts 2:2-21

· The special effects of Christian’s first Pentecost were supernatural.

· Expressions of God’s presence and power can be a natural experience for Christians.

· The spiritual power of the Holy Spirit can be seen and heard.

· The expressions and evidence of God’s power is always a gift.

·The Holy Spirit brings the FX (special effects) of faith into our lives to help us tell about Jesus.

Create some devotional (time with God) time this week. Read Acts 2:2-21. Think about these questions. Discuss them with your family, in your small group, or with some friends.

1. What sounds and sights help you to know God’s presence?

2. How can open your ears and eyes to God?

3. Reviewing the past week, was there evidence of God that you didn’t notice?

[Art credit: https://home.comcast.net/~shortattn/landscap.htm]

Acts 2:1-21

Acts 2:1-21

Untitled - PentecostJohn Brokenshire (b 1958 )

[Art credit: http://www.methodist.org.uk/static/artcollection/image34.htm]

Acts 1:1-10

Acts 1:1-10

Hans Suess von Kulmbach (German, Kulmbach ca. 1480–1521/22 Nuremberg)

[Art Credit: http://www.metmuseum.org/works_of_art/collection_database/european_paintings/the_ascension_of_christ/objectView.aspx?&OID=110001279&collID=11&vw=0]

Luke 24:44-53

Luke 24:44-53

Unknown 
Ottonian, Mainz or Fulda, about 1025 - 1050 
Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment

[Art credit: http://www.getty.edu/art/gettyguide/artObjectDetails?artobj=3410]

Ephesians 1:15-23

Ephesians 1:15-23

http://www.textweek.com/yeara/eastera7.htm

Psalm 93

Psalm 93

Psalm 47

Psalm 47

Acts 1:1-11

SERMON NOTES, June 5, 2011

Acts 1:1-11

Living the Jesus life diminishes distractions

so that we can focus on the here and now.

· “While he was going away and as they were staring toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood next to them. They said, “Galileans, why are you standing here, looking into heaven  (Acts 1:10-11a, CEB)

· We cannot live our best when we are distracted.

· The unfinished business of our Easter living is to focus on the here and now.

Create some devotional (time with God) time this week. Read Acts 1:10-11a. Think about these questions. Discuss them with your family, in your small group, or with some friends.

1. Identify a distraction that is attracting your attention?

2. How do you effectively respond to distractions?

3. Is there an issue in your life that is distracting you from living faithfully? Ask a Christian friend for prayer, support, and encouragement.

Acts 1:1-10

Acts 1:1-10

Salvador Dali. Ascension. 1958. Oil on canvas. 115 x 123 cm. Private collection.

Question:

• How is your life witnessing to your faith in Christ today?

[Art credit: http://www.abcgallery.com/D/dali/dali206.html]

John 14

John 14

Questions:

• In what aspect of your life are you experiencing the peace of Christ?
• With whom to day are you sharing Christ's peace?

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Matthew 5

Questions:

• Which Beatitude most resonates with your life today?
• Which of these teachings will you share with someone today?

[Art: Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The Sermon on the Mount. 1862. Stained glass. South nave window. All Saints, Selsley, Gloucestershire, UK. http://www.abcgallery.com/R/rossetti/rossetti21.html]

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Psalm 25

Questions:

• How are you expressing your trust in God?
• Who will you show, tell, today that you trust Christ?