The Gift of Hope

Gifts for the Turbulent '20s

It’s the first Sunday of advent and we’re beginning our look at “Gifts for the Turbulent ’20s”. Scripture Reference 1 Peter 1:3-5 Complementary Reading: Psalm 42:5-11 Sermon Audio   Sermon Notes Gift #1: Certain Hope in Eternal Life, Eternal Inheritance, and Eternal Glory In Christ We’re Given Certain Hope of Eternal Life (verse 3) Christmas … Read more

YHWH’s Restoration from Devastation

Heading Into the Promised Land

Our last sermon in Deuteronomy! Scripture Reference Deuteronomy 30:1-10 Complementary Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22 Sermon Audio     Sermon Notes God Promised to Restore the Faithful of Israel from the Devastation They Brought On Themselves God expected Israel’s covenant disobedience would lead to devastation and exiile God looked forward to restoring Israel with blessings greater than … Read more

YHWH’s Heart for the Poor

Heading Into the Promised Land

Jumping ahead to Deuteronomy 15 Scripture Reference Deuteronomy 15:1-11 Complementary Reading: Acts 4:32-37 Sermon Audio   Sermon Notes Poverty Exists in this Fallen World but It Isn’t God’s Design God Has Tremendous Concern for the Poor Among His People Confident in God’s Blessing We Are Called to Radical Generosity   Heading Into The Promised Land … Read more

YHWH’s Requirement

Heading Into the Promised Land

We come to the requirement of YHWH – on Israel and on us! Scripture Reference Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Complementary Reading: James 4:4-10 Sermon Audio   Sermon Notes Be in Awe of God Almighty! Be in awe of Creator God! (verses 13, 14, 17) Be in awe that this God loves YOU! (verses 15, 18) Submit to … Read more