Woodmen Valley Chapel

Jesus takes a bold, loving risk to heal a man on the Sabbath. He didn’t do this in hiding, rather at the home of a Pharisee! Jesus knew this would incur judgment, but His courageous act of compassion is more significant than rule-keeping. How can a heart of compassion and courage, like that of Christ’s, guide our lives today? 1. Religion acts in Silence & Judgment 2. Faith responds in Compassion & Courage SONGS We Will Not Be Shaken He Is Faithful Waiting Here For You One Thing Remains Overcome

As we are transformed into his image our heart towards others is radically remade. Our very disposition is changed into one of love. 1. Love well (v.9) 2. Show honor (v.10) 3. Serve faithfully 4. Be Patient (v.12) 5. Meet Needs (v.13) 6. Bless Enemies (v.14) 7. Encourage people (v.15) 8. Stick Together (v.16) 9. Slow down (v.17) 10 Pursue Peace (v.18) 11. Trust God (v. 19) 12. Give Help (v. 20) 13. Take action (v.21) SONGS Jesus We Love You The Lord Our God Great Are You Lord How Deep The Father's Love For Us Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus Forever [Bethel]

Part of our new life in Christ is entrance into his family and serving in his body the church. We are not only to be transformed individually but corporately as well. 1. See yourself clearly (v. 3) 2. Recognize the need (vs. 4-5) 3. Identify your gifts (v. 6a) 4. Serve the body (vs. 6b-8) SONGS He Is Faithful To Our God Cornerstone Scandal Of Grace God Of The Redeemed

God desires that we be truly transformed. Not simply playing a part or gritting our teeth and doing something we feel we should. But genuinely having our minds renewed so that we desire and, consequently, behave differently. 1. Living the Christian life begins with understanding (v.1a) 2. Understanding leads to a response (v. 1b) 3. The response is all encompassing (v. 1c) 4. The result: a. Looks different (v. 2a) b. Takes time (v. 2b) c. Brings confidence (v. 2c)

Our earthly heroes will fail us. This passage gives some good insight into how and when we fall. 1. This is our history (vs. 18-19) a. We are weakest after battle (vs. 20-21) b. Love well when others are weak (vs. 22-23) c. Plan ahead – Character Counts (vs. 24-29) SONGS We Will Not Be Shaken Lord I Need You Revelation Song What Joy Is Found Holy Holy Holy One Thing Remains

If you had spent 370 days on an ark and finally got off it, what is the first thing you would do? The first thing recorded about Noah…he worshipped. 1. Understanding leads to worship (v. 8:20) 2. God responds to our praise(vs. 8:21-22) 3. God gives us instruction (vs. 9:1-7) 4. God makes a promise(vs. 9:8-17) SONGS Furious Love Came Down [J Riddle] God I Look To You God Of The Redeemed Mighty To Save

Though silent, God did not forget Noah. He has not forgotten us either! 1. God remembered Noah (vs 1-2) 2. God was silent (vs 3-5) 3. Noah waited on God (vs 6-14) 4. God speaks – A new beginning (vs 15-19) SONGS I Will Trust You Always The Lord Our God Waiting Here For You We Will Not Be Shaken Only King Forever

Though God makes promises, he sometimes appears to take his time in fulfilling them. While devastating for the world, God's promise to Noah is fulfilled. 1. Noah believed in God (vs. 6-10) 2. God was in control (vs. 11-16) 3. The flood was devastating (vs.17-23) 4. Trust in God (v. 24) SONGS Come Lord Jesus (Even So Come) This I Believe (The Creed) Stronger Great Are You Lord Lord Have Mercy It Is Well [Bethel] It Is Well With My Soul

God gives Noah some detailed instruction and Noah does it. Interestingly, we are not told of any questions Noah has nor whether he had any help, or how long it took. The sole focus was on God’s instruction and Noah’s obedience. 1. The instruction (vs. 14-16) 2. The reason (v. 17) 3. The promise (vs. 18-21) 4. Noah's obedience (vs.22-7:5) SONGS Called Me Higher We Will Not Be Shaken Holy Spirit Came To My Rescue Come To Me The Stand

Genesis 6:5-13 highlights the personal impact of our sin upon God. While we are forgiven through Christ, God is not immune to the pain of sin. 1. The Setting (vs. 1-4) 2. Contrasting Hearts (vs. 5-7) 3. The Unlikely Captain (vs. 8-10) 4. Corruption & Hope (vs. 11-13) SONGS Our God God Is Able Before The Throne Of God Above We Will Not Be Shaken God Of The Redeemed