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We love that you've joined us for our live Sunday experience at Ranch Church! CONNECTCARD: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/160169 GIVING: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/giving Message notes by Cole Beshore, June 26 2022 ’LETTERS TO THE CHURCH: STANDING IN THE SON’ REVELATION 2:12-17 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Pergamum. This is the message from the one with the sharp two-edged sword: “I know that you live in the city where Satan has his throne, yet you have remained loyal to me. You refused to deny me even when Antipas, my faithful witness, was martyred among you there in Satan’s city. “But I have a few complaints against you. You tolerate some among you whose teaching is like that of Balaam, who showed Balak how to trip up the people of Israel. He taught them to sin by eating food offered to idols and by committing sexual sin. In a similar way, you have some Nicolaitans among you who follow the same teaching. Repent of your sin, or I will come to you suddenly and fight against them with the sword of my mouth. “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. To everyone who is victorious I will give some of the manna that has been hidden away in heaven. And I will give to each one a white stone, and on the stone will be engraved a new name that no one understands except the one who receives it. 1) LOYALTY - STANDING STRONG IN TOUGH TIMES. 2) PAYING ATTENTION - BALAAM'S TRAP 3) THE PROMISE AND PRACTICE OF FAITH PROMISE - TRUE FOOD - WHITE STONES PRACTICE - WAKING UP TO A NEW DAY EVERYDAY.

We love that you've joined us for our live Sunday experience at Ranch Church! CONNECTCARD: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/160169 GIVING: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/giving OUTREACH: https://ranch.church/outreach Message notes by Kenton Beshore, June 19 2022 ’LETTERS TO THE CHURCH: FATHERS DAY’ FATHER’S DAY MYTHS And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive…Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you…“You fathers–if your children ask for a fish, do you give them a snake instead?...So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” Luke 11:9,11,13 THE CHAMPION OF FAITH…ABRAHAM GENESIS 12-22 Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see…And it is impossible to please God without faith… Hebrews 11:1,6 CHALLENGE–DECISION–FEAR OR FAITH–GOD’S PROVISION–GROWTH CHALLENGE AND GOD’S PROMISE It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home…He went without knowing where he was going…It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep his promise…It was by faith that Abraham offered Isaac as a sacrifice... Hebrews 11:8,11,17 DECISION: FEAR OR FAITH It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home…It was by faith that Abraham offered Isaac as a sacrifice when God was testing him... Hebrews 11:8,17 GOD’S PROVISION 11 It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child…It was by faith that Abraham offered Isaac…And in a sense, Abraham did receive his son back from the dead. Hebrews 11:11,17,19 Abraham named the place…“the Lord will provide”… Genesis 22:14 GROWTH All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it...But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. Hebrews 11:13,16 OUR LIVES ARE THE LESSON HUMILITY HONESTY COURAGE LOVE: THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE...KNOW YOURS, SPEAK THEIRS The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain... Proverbs 13:14 TOUCH GIVING WORDS OPPORTUNITY...ENTHUSIAST SERVING TIME-INVESTOR Father to the fatherless, defender of widows–this is God... Psalm 68:5 ...The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness...I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin... Exodus 34:6-7 For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

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We love that you've joined us for our live Sunday experience at Ranch Church! CONNECTCARD: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/160169 GIVING: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/giving Message notes by Cole Beshore, June 5 2022 ’LETTERS TO THE CHURCH’ Revelation 1:1-2 This is a revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant John, who faithfully reported everything he saw. This is his report of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. 1) THE REVELATION - WHAT IS AN APOCALYPSE? Revelation 2:1-7 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lampstands: “I know all the things you do. I have seen your hard work and your patient endurance. I know you don’t tolerate evil people. You have examined the claims of those who say they are apostles but are not. You have discovered they are liars. You have patiently suffered for me without quitting. “But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first! Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first. If you don’t repent, I will come and remove your lampstand from its place among the churches. But this is in your favor: You hate the evil deeds of the Nicolaitans, just as I do. “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. To everyone who is victorious I will give fruit from the tree of life in the paradise of God. 2) THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS - WHAT THEY GET RIGHT - WHAT THEY ARE MISSING 3) HOW TO LIVE A VICTORIOUS LIFE - BE AWARE OF DANGER - CONSTANT PURSUIT OF OUR FIRST LOVE

We love that you've joined us for our Sunday experience at Ranch Church! CONNECTCARD: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/160169 GIVING: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/giving OUTREACH: https://ranch.church/outreach Message notes by Kathy Martin, May 29 2022 ’THE CHARACTER OF GOD: FAITHFULNESS’ The LORD passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The LORD! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Exodus 34:6 1. TAKING A DEEP DIVE INTO GOD’S FAITHFULNESS HEBREW: EMET 2. WHERE DO I FIND THIS TRUTH? THE BIBLE! The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning! Lamentations 3:22-23 3. GOD IS FAITHFUL AND TRUSTWORTHY; A ROCK WHO IS CONSISTENT WITH HIS CHARACTER. The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. It is the same with my Word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it. Isaiah 55:10-11 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. Matthew 24:35 4. WHAT DOES GOD’S FAITHFULNESS MEAN IN MY LIFE? For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory. 1 Corinthians 1:20 GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS, OH GOD MY FATHER MORNING BY MORNING NEW MERCIES I SEE ALL I HAVE NEEDED THY HAND HATH PROVIDED GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS LORD UNTO ME ~THOMAS CHISHOLM 1923 GOD WAS FAITHFUL IN THE BEGINNING, HE IS FAITHFUL NOW AND HE WILL BE FAITHFUL IN THE END.

We love that you've joined us for our live Sunday experience at Ranch Church! WORSHIP LYRICS & MESSAGE NOTES: https://ranch.church/worship-and-message-notes CONNECTCARD: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/160169 GIVING: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/giving OUTREACH: https://ranch.church/outreach Message notes by Cole Beshore, May 15 2022 'The Character of God: Dealing With Anger' Exodus 34:6-7 The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty. I lay the sins of the parents upon their children and grandchildren; the entire family is affected— even children in the third and fourth generations.” 1) Slow to Anger ארך אפים Erek ’appayim' = Longsuffering, slow to anger, long of nose Burning nose vs long nose: 2) When does God get angry Exodus 4:13-14 But Moses again pleaded, “Lord, please! Send anyone else.” Then the Lord became angry with Moses. “All right,” he said. “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he speaks well. And look! He is on his way to meet you now. He will be delighted to see you. What is Gods Judgment: Romans 1:25-26 So God abandoned them to do whatever shameful things their hearts desired...So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen. That is why God abandoned them to their shameful desires... 3) Dealing with anger Psalm 3:8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Colossians 3:7-9 You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world. But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Ephesians 4:25-27 And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. Finding trust in a consistent God

We love that you've joined us for our live Sunday experience at Ranch Church! CONNECTCARD: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/160169 GIVING: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/giving OUTREACH: https://ranch.church/outreach Message notes by Cole Beshore, May 8 2022 'The Character of God: "Thanks Mom"' Learning to adventure with God means knowing who God is. Psalm 103:1-3, 8-11 Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases... The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. What we learn about God from our moms 1) Mom loves to the core • “Womb” - ֶר ֶחם (rekhem) • “Compassion” - ַר ֲח ִמים (rakhamim) 2) Mom hears the cry Isaiah 49:13-15 Sing for joy, O heavens! Rejoice, O earth! Burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on them in their suffering. Yet Jerusalem says, “The Lord has deserted us; the Lord has forgotten us.” “Never! Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne? But even if that were possible, I would not forget you 3) Mom is sacrificial 1 Kings 3:26
Then the woman whose child was the living one spoke to the king, for she was deeply stirred over her son and said, “Oh, my lord, give her the living child, and by no means kill him.” Responding to God's love: - Receive and declare - Honor your parents

We love that you've joined us for our live Sunday experience at Ranch Church! CONNECTCARD: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/160169 GIVING: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/giving OUTREACH: https://ranch.church/outreach Message notes by Cole Beshore, May 1 2022 "The Character of God: Knowing the God who is Gracious" Introduction: Dwelling on Gods character. Exodus 34:5-7 Then the Lord came down in a cloud and stood there with him; and he called out his own name, Yahweh. The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty. I lay the sins of the parents upon their children and grandchildren; the entire family is affected— even children in the third and fourth generations.” 1) Story of Grace - God rescues from slavery - God and the people at mount Sini - God is faithful to an unfaithful people 2) God is gracious. - חֵן (ḥēn) favor, grace, mercy or delight - χάρις (charis). Gracious gift 3) Receiving and living with Grace - Becoming people of Grace - Jesus is Gods grace revealed John1:16-18 From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us. Communion: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and said, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, he took the cup of wine after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood. Do this in remembrance of me as often as you drink it.” For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are announcing the Lord’s death until he comes again.

We love that you've joined us for our live Sunday experience at Ranch Church! CONNECTCARD: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/160169 GIVING: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/giving OUTREACH: https://ranch.church/outreach Message notes by Josiah Schwartz, April 24 2022 ’THE CHARACTER OF GOD: COMPASSION’ THE CHARACTER OF GOD, WHO GOD IS, IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR US. BECAUSE HOW WE VIEW GOD IMPACTS EVERYTHING Exodus 34:6-7a “YAHWEH! THE LORD! THE GOD OF COMPASSION AND MERCY! I AM SLOW TO ANGER AND FILLED WITH UNFAILING LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS. I LAVISH UNFAILING LOVE TO A THOUSAND GENERATIONS. I FORGIVE INIQUITY, REBELLION, AND SIN.” SO THE VERY FIRST THING GOD REVEALS ABOUT HIMSELF IS THAT HE IS A GOD OF COMPASSION. AND THAT COMPASSION IS STEEPED IN DEEP EMOTION. 1 King 3:23-27 THEN THE KING SAID, “LET’S GET THE FACTS STRAIGHT. BOTH OF YOU CLAIM THE LIVING CHILD IS YOURS, AND EACH SAYS THAT THE DEAD ONE BELONGS TO THE OTHER. ALL RIGHT, BRING ME A SWORD.” SO A SWORD WAS BROUGHT TO THE KING. THEN HE SAID, “CUT THE LIVING CHILD IN TWO, AND GIVE HALF TO ONE WOMAN AND HALF TO THE OTHER!” THEN THE WOMAN WHO WAS THE REAL MOTHER OF THE LIVING CHILD, AND WHO LOVED HIM VERY MUCH, CRIED OUT, “OH NO, MY LORD! GIVE HER THE CHILD—PLEASE DO NOT KILL HIM!” BUT THE OTHER WOMAN SAID, “ALL RIGHT, HE WILL BE NEITHER YOURS NOR MINE; DIVIDE HIM BETWEEN US!” THEN THE KING SAID, “DO NOT KILL THE CHILD, BUT GIVE HIM TO THE WOMAN WHO WANTS HIM TO LIVE, FOR SHE IS HIS MOTHER!” WHEN ALL ISRAEL HEARD THE KING’S DECISION, THE PEOPLE WERE IN AWE OF THE KING, FOR THEY SAW THE WISDOM GOD HAD GIVEN HIM FOR RENDERING JUSTICE. 1. GOD’S RESCUE IS THE RESULT HIS OF COMPASSION GOD’S COMPASSION IS A HEARTFELT RESPONSE TO THE PAIN OF HIS PEOPLE. EVEN WHEN THAT PAIN IS SELF INFLICTED. Isaiah 49:13-16 SING FOR JOY, O HEAVENS! REJOICE, O EARTH! BURST INTO SONG, O MOUNTAINS! FOR THE LORD HAS COMFORTED HIS PEOPLE AND WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON THEM IN THEIR SUFFERING. YET JERUSALEM SAYS, “THE LORD HAS DESERTED US; THE LORD HAS FORGOTTEN US.” “NEVER! CAN A MOTHER FORGET HER NURSING CHILD? CAN SHE FEEL NO LOVE FOR THE CHILD SHE HAS BORNE? BUT EVEN IF THAT WERE POSSIBLE, I WOULD NOT FORGET YOU! SEE, I HAVE WRITTEN YOUR NAME ON THE PALMS OF MY HANDS. ALWAYS IN MY MIND IS A PICTURE OF JERUSALEM’S WALLS IN RUINS. 2. HIS COMPASSION HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU. Ephesians 2:8-10 GOD SAVED YOU BY HIS GRACE WHEN YOU BELIEVED. AND YOU CAN’T TAKE CREDIT FOR THIS; IT IS A GIFT FROM GOD. SALVATION IS NOT A REWARD FOR THE GOOD THINGS WE HAVE DONE, SO NONE CAN BOAST ABOUT IT. FOR WE ARE GOD’S MASTERPIECE. HE HAS CREATED US ANEW IN CHRIST JESUS, SO WE CAN DO THE GOOD THINGS HE PLANNED FOR US LONG AGO. WE CAN’T DO ENOUGH, BE ENOUGH, EARN ENOUGH TO BE LOVED ANY MORE OR LESS BY GOD 3.. WE ARE CALLED TO BE COMPASSIONATE Philippians 2:1-2 IS THERE ANY ENCOURAGEMENT FROM BELONGING TO CHRIST? ANY COMFORT FROM HIS LOVE? ANY FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER IN THE SPIRIT? ARE YOUR HEARTS TENDER AND COMPASSIONATE? THEN MAKE ME TRULY HAPPY BY AGREEING WHOLEHEARTEDLY WITH EACH OTHER, LOVING ONE ANOTHER, AND WORKING TOGETHER WITH ONE MIND AND PURPOSE. Colossians 3:12 THEREFORE, AS GOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE, HOLY AND DEARLY LOVED CLOTHE YOURSELVES WITH COMPASSION, KINDNESS, HUMILITY AND GENTLENESS AND PATIENCE OUR COMPASSION FOR OTHERS SHOULD BE THE HEARTFELT RESPONSE OF HAVING EXPERIENCED THE COMPASSION OF GOD OURSELVES.

We love that you've joined us for our live EASTER experience at Ranch Church! CONNECTCARD: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/160169 GIVING: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/giving OUTREACH: https://ranch.church/outreach Message notes by Cole Beshore, April 17 2022 ’EASTER: On The Road To Hope' Intro: What are the moments that have truly changed you? Luke 24:17-21 They stopped short, sadness written across their faces. Then one of them, Cleopas, replied, “You must be the only person in Jerusalem who hasn’t heard about all the things that have happened there the last few days.” “What things?” Jesus asked. “The things that happened to Jesus, the man from Nazareth,” they said. “He was a prophet who did powerful miracles, and he was a mighty teacher in the eyes of God and all the people. But our leading priests and other religious leaders handed him over to be condemned to death, and they crucified him. We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. This all happened three days ago... 1) Hope - Have you not heard about Jesus? - What do you hope for? Luke 24:26-27 Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?” Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. 2) This is they way it had to be - It all points to Jesus - Jesus provides what we most need Luke 24:32-34 They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?” And within the hour they were on their way back to Jerusalem. There they found the eleven disciples and the others who had gathered with them, who said, “The Lord has really risen! He appeared to Peter.” 3) Finding Jesus - He has risen!

We love that you've joined us for our live Palm Sunday experience with, Cole Beshore. CONNECTCARD: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/160169 GIVING: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/giving OUTREACH: https://ranch.church/outreach Message notes by Cole Beshore, April 10 2022 ’On the Road | The Hope Of A King' 1) Here comes the King Luke 19:35-44 So they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their garments over it for him to ride on. As he rode along, the crowds spread out their garments on the road ahead of him. When he reached the place where the road started down the Mount of Olives, all of his followers began to shout and sing as they walked along, praising God for all the wonderful miracles they had seen. “Blessings on the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in highest heaven!” But some of the Pharisees among the crowd said, “Teacher, rebuke your followers for saying things like that!” He replied, “If they kept quiet, the stones along the road would burst into cheers!” But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep. “How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes. Before long your enemies will build ramparts against your walls and encircle you and close in on you from every side. They will crush you into the ground, and your children with you. Your enemies will not leave a single stone in place, because you did not recognize it when God visited you.” 2) We don't want a king 3) Here is the King we need

We love that you've joined us for our live Sunday experience at The Ranch House in Sendero with, Cole Beshore. CONNECTCARD: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/160169 GIVING: https://ranchchurch.churchcenter.com/giving OUTREACH: https://ranch.church/outreach Message notes by Cole Beshore, April 3 2022 ’On the Road | Learning to walk with Jesus' 1) Get past my own understanding Luke 18:31-34 Taking the twelve disciples aside, Jesus said, “Listen, we’re going up to Jerusalem, where all the predictions of the prophets concerning the Son of Man will come true. He will be handed over to the Romans, and he will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit upon. They will flog him with a whip and kill him, but on the third day he will rise again.” But they didn’t understand any of this. The significance of his words was hidden from them, and they failed to grasp what he was talking about. 2) Get past my own busyness Luke 18:35-42 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind beggar was sitting beside the road. When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening. They told him that Jesus the Nazarene was going by. So he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” “Be quiet!” the people in front yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” When Jesus heard him, he stopped and ordered that the man be brought to him. As the man came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “I want to see!” And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus, praising God. And all who saw it praised God, too. 3) Get past all obstacles