Woodmen Valley Chapel

Believing that God rescues us from sin in Christ, we are to respond in obedience to Him. Far from being a legalistic or mechanical reaction, our commitment is given veracity by the love we show each other. Since there are many things that seek our love we must consistently pursue this love in Christ. SONGS He Is The Light Be Thou My Vision God I Look To You Lord I Need You Awakening

The letter opens with a call to fellowship: fellowship with God and with each other. These relationships would be easy if not for the presence of sin in our lives. John highlights the realities of sin and then God’s glorious answer in Christ. 1. A call to listen (1:1-4) 2. The message is important: (1:5) a. Jesus doesn’t spend time in the dark – He always brings light (1:6-7) b. We all stumble and fall – get over it (1:8-9) c. God knows you better than you know yourself – trust him (1:10) 3. Look to Jesus (2:1-2) SONGS He Is The Light You Have Won Me Great Are You Lord Revelation Song Forever [Bethel]

Jesus calls us to go share the gospel and teach those who would trust in Christ. He promises us his abiding presences until the end of time. What we are attempting together is really just obedience to Christ’s call on our lives. This call is to be taken up in our communities together, trusting in the varied gifts given and working together to the glory of Christ. 1. All Authority given (vs.18) a. Given to Jesus b. Given to us 2. Therefore go (vs. 19) a. Make disciples (vs.19) b. Baptizing (vs. 19) c. Teach them to obey (vs. 20) 3. I Am with you always (vs. 20) SONGS You Make Me Brave How He Loves Waiting Here For You All The Poor And Powerless You Make Me Brave

Jesus calls us to go share the gospel and teach those who would trust in Christ. He promises us his abiding presences until the end of time. What we are attempting together is really just obedience to Christ’s call on our lives. This call is to be taken up in our communities together, trusting in the varied gifts given and working together to the glory of Christ. We submit to the authority of Christ (vs. 16-18) We obey the commands of Christ (vs. 19-20a) We rest in the presence of Christ (vs. 20b) SONGS You Make Me Brave How He Loves Waiting Here For You All The Poor And Powerless You Make Me Brave

1. The disciples: a. Selfish (vs. 35-37) b. Ignorant (vs. 38-40) c. Indignant (v. 41) 2. Jesus: Faithful servant (vs. 42-45) SONGS When You Walk Into The Room Come Thou Fount God I Look To You How Deep The Father's Love For Us The Stand

The call of Christ goes against our natural inclinations. It’s not a path of ease and victory — its one of self-denial, death and obedience we are to follow and it does not come naturally. We all must grow in our relationship with Jesus. 1. The Plan: Jesus’ Death & Resurrection (v. 21) 2. The Problem: Our perspective (vs .22-23) 3. The Path Ahead: a. Denial, death & obedience (v. 24) b. Everlasting life (vs. 25-26) c. Eternal reward (vs. 27-28) 4. The Pattern: Growth (Acts 22:8-10) SONGS You Are Good (Johnson/Riddle) How Great Thou Art Jesus We Love You Sweetly Broken One Thing Remains Jesus We Love You

Seeing mighty works of God does not guarantee one remains faithful, we need to connect with others in our life so that we may not be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. 1. The worry (v. 12) 2. The remedy (v. 13) 3. Our pursuit (v. 14) 4. His promise (Gal. 6:2) SONGS Here For You God With Us You Have Won Me God Of The Redeemed Jesus Paid It All

The church gathers together to equip the saints for the work of ministry and to grow in our biblical understanding and, when working properly, builds itself up in love. 1. Jesus gives gifts to all who believe (vs. 7-8) 2. Those gifts came at a high price (vs. 9-10) 3. The gifts serve a purpose: a. To build up the church (vs.11-12) b. That we would be mature (vs. 13-14) c. So we can have an impact (vs. 15-16) SONGS When You Walk Into The Room 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) The Lord Our God Great Are You Lord To Our God Doxology This I Believe (The Creed)

We see Jesus go out of his way and interact with one the culture and religious authorities believed was an outcast. He invited him into relationship and radically transformed him. SONGS This Is Amazing Grace This Is What You Do Cornerstone Future / Past In Christ Alone

We can so easily fall victim to our own egos and tell ourselves that our successes have gotten us to where we are. We must remind ourselves of his grace and mercy and his mighty provision of all that we have and never forget where we came from. 1. The choice is yours (v. 1) a. Learn from the past (vs. 2-5) b. Prepare for the future (vs. 6-9) 2. Always remember (v. 10) SONGS Glorious [Torwalt] Love Came Down [J Riddle] Scandal Of Grace Forever [Bethel] Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus Man Of Sorrows

When we are tempted to despair we are encouraged to look back over God’s great faithfulness and trust in his present provision. God is faithful and will go before us in our battle against sin. He will never leave us or forsake us. 1. Do not be Afraid (vs. 17-19) a. Remember what He has Done (vs. 18b-19) b. Remember where He is (vs. 20-21) 2. Move Forward (vs. 22) 3. Victory is Certain - Live in the Victory (vs. 23-24) 4. (Do yourself a favor) Eliminate risk (vs. 25-26) SONGS: Here For You One Thing Remains Stronger To Our God We Will Not Be Shaken

As the Israelites entered the Promised Land they were to clear away the nations before them and to devote them to complete destruction. So we are not to trifle or fool around with sin but militantly do whatever we can to rid it from our lives. 1. Sin is serious (vs.1-5) 2. Grace is real (vs. 6-11) 3. Enjoyment is optional (vs. 12-16) SONGS The Lord Our God Jesus Paid It All How He Loves It Is Well [Bethel] It Is Well No Longer Slaves

As we pursue after Christ and live the Christian life it will be noticed and have an impact on those around us. Though we will not always see it immediately (if ever), our faithfulness is used of the Holy Spirit to draw others to Christ. 1. Live in a way that makes others ask (vs 20) 2. When asked share Christ (vs 21-23) 3. Share Christ and give hope (vs 24) 4. Give hope and stay faithful (vs 25) SONGS Open Up The Heavens Cornerstone Great Is Thy Faithfulness Great Are You Lord Always The Stand

We desire to be self-sufficient but in the end we are totally dependent upon God. We must be careful that in our abundance we do not forsake the one who gave us all. Warning #1: Do not forget (prosperity) (vs.10-13) Warning #2: Do not abandon (relativism) (vs.14-15) Warning #3: Do not test (trust) (vs.16) The Instruction: Believe & Obey (vs.17-19) SONGS This Is Amazing Grace Here For You God I Look To You Lead Me To The Cross Lord I Need You

God’s instructions are not simply to be followed, they are given for our benefit and to be entrusted to the next generation. 1. Command & Consequence (vs.1-3) 2. Affirmation & Commitment (vs. 4-5) 3. Today & Tomorrow (vs. 6-9) SONGS The Lord Our God Holy Spirit Be Thou My Vision 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) No Longer Slaves

Jesus masterfully reveals our concern for the material things and how often it trumps our hearts for individuals. We need to reflect his welcoming heart for lost sinners and welcome them into our community. 1. The Audience (vs. 1-2) 2. The Lost Sheep (vs. 3-7) 3. The Lost Coin (vs. 8-10) 4. The Lost Little Brother (vs. 11-30) 5. The Loving Father (vs. 20b-24) 6. The Lost Big Brother (vs. 25-29) 7. The Loving Father (vs. 31-32) SONGS The Lord Our God How Great Thou Art Out Of Hiding God Of The Redeemed Before The Throne Of God Above Forever Reign

as Christians we are to live a different life – and a key distinguisher of how we are to live differently is to live a life marked by joy 1. A willing sacrifice (v. 34a) 2. Marked by Joy (v. 34a, Gal 5:22) 3. Free from Corruption (v.34b-35a) 4. Moved to Action (v.35b) SONGS You Are Good (Johnson/Riddle) Love Came Down [J Riddle] Jesus Paid It All Stronger No Longer Slaves What Joy Is Found

We need to consider the cost and commit to dying to ourselves. 1. Love Christ more than anything else. What do you love more than him? 2. Bear our cross. What are you willing to bear for Christ? 3. Count the cost. What cost is too high to be a disciple? 4. Renounce what you have. What are you unwilling to renounce? SONGS Only King Forever You Have Won Me Scandal Of Grace None But Jesus I Have Decided To Follow Jesus The Stand

In this parable Jesus teaches on the radical generosity of God’s kingdom. We accordingly should pursue the hurting and welcome them into the body of Christ. 1. A Generous Love (vs. 12-14) 2. Unwarranted Confidence (vs. 15) 3. Shortsighted Priorities (vs. 16-20) 4. Unmerited Grace (vs. 21-24) SONGS This Is Amazing Grace Your Love Never Fails Come Thou Fount How He Loves All The Poor And Powerless

Jesus tells a parable of honor and humility. Humility does not seek it’s own needs; it serves. Humility causes you to look for ways to put another person’s needs before yours. 1. Upward: Humility before God 2. Inward: Humility before self 3. Outward: Humility before others SONGS You Are Good (Johnson/Riddle) 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) God I Look To You Facedown Holy Spirit From The Inside Out