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"Your Mission, If You Choose To Accept it" 1 Corinthians 15:3-4     1. What's the Mission of the local Church? (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2)         2. What's our Message? (John 3:16; Rom 3:23; 5:8; 6:23; 10:9-10; 10:13; Eph 2:8-9; Gal 2:20; Rom 12:1-2)             3. What's Your Story? (see Acts 26 for Paul's personal testimony)         4. We Gather, Grow and then Go! (Acts 1:8)   Support the show

Created to Serve Christ and His Church!  How God has uniquely designed you to serve His people  Eph 4:11-16; 1 Pet 4:10-11; Rom 12:3-8; 1 Cor 12 & 4; Exo 31:1-5    Finding your SHAPE:   ® Spiritual Gifts (given by the Holy Spirit)        ® Heart (passions)       ® Abilities (skills/talents)       ® Personality       ® Experiences (in life)    Support the show

Youth Director, Caleb Hirl The Making of a Disciple Pt. 2   Matthew 22:37 Ephesians 4:11-12      ® What are we working toward?         ® How can we be holistic?         ® What is the church's responsibility?         ® What is your responsibility?   Support the show

"Prayer for Healing"  2 Chronicles 6 & 7  (1 Kings 8)        1. King Solomon's Prayer (recap of 2 Chron 6)             2. God's Response (2 Chron 7:11-22)   (v. 14) when troubles come..."if My people who are called by My Name, humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land."           3. Lessons for us today:   A. God calls His people (1 Pet 4:17-18) to humble themselves (James 4:6) and pray.   B. God calls His people to repent (turn from sin, turn toward God). (Ps 59:2; Ps 66:18)   C. Then God will hear us, forgive our sin (1 John 1:19), and we will experience His Promises   D. True repentance is...a wholehearted and continual change of heart, to be like Jesus. (Ezek 14:6; Acts 20:21; 2 Cor 7:10; 1 Thes 1:9; Col 2:6)   Support the show

God's Promises help overcome our Disappointments  2 Samuel 7     1. Recap:   A. God rejects Saul as king (1 Samuel 15:23) "because you have rejected the Word of the Lord, He has also rejected you (Saul) from being king...(v.35) and the Lord regretted that He had made Saul king over Israel." (1 Sam 16:14) "the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul..."     B. God chooses David to be king... (1 Sam 16:7) "don't look on the outward appearance...the Lord looks upon the heart"     C. The Lord helps David defeat Goliath and the enemies of Israel, and after King Saul dies, David is anointed King of Israel.     2. When God says “No” to good things we ask of Him (2 Sam 7:1-15)          3. We continue trusting God (His plans are best!) (2 Sam 7:16-17)    God wont’ let David build a “house” (Temple) for God, but God will build for   David a “house” (family tree); his throne (kingly rule) will last forever (through Jesus!); (Matt 1; Luke 1:32-33).          4. Our response to disappointment, is to remember God's faithfulness, to trust and praise the Lord! (2 Sam 7:18-29)    Support the show

6-7-26 "From Hopeless to Redeemed" Pastor Steve Frykholm The Book of Ruth Support the show

God is our Mighty Warrior Judges  Chapters 6-8   1. Brief Recap: Moses==>Joshua==>Judges    A. (Josh 1:8-9) "Keep God's Word...be careful to do everything written in it. Then you   will be prosperous and successful...Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."    B. (Josh 2:9-11) "great fear has fallen on all who in this country who are melting in fear because of you." The people heard how the Lord fought for them, bringing them out of Egypt. They feared Him.    C. (Josh 4) Memorial stones for all to remember God's deliverance through the Jordan River, and into the Land of Promise.    D. Josh 24:14-15 NIV) "Now fear the Lord and serve Him with all faithfulness...But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve...But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!"    E. Judges 2:10-18 "there arose another generation after them who did not know the Lord or the work He had done for Israel. And the people did what was evil in the sight of the Lord and served (other gods), they abandoned the Lord...the Lord was against them, as He had warned...Then the Lord raised up judges, who saved them..."    F. 12 Judges, including Deborah, Gideon and Samson   2. Gideon (chapters 6-8): from coward to conqueror     A. God cares for us, helps us grow in our faith, he fights our battles    B. Don't let pride take the glory from God.  (8:27) Gideon made an (idol) and all Israel worshipped it...(v.33) and when he died, the people (worshipped other gods) and did not remember the Lord God who delivered them from their enemies."   3. (Judges 17:6; 21:25) “in those days there was no king in Israel.  Everyone did what was right in their own eyes.”    4. Only Jesus would be our perfect Righteous Judge, Mighty Warrior, and King of all Kings.   Support the show

Route 66 series: God's Redemptive plan through the 66 books of the Bible "God’s Blessings!”  Leviticus 26 & Deuteronomy 28       1. Blessings for obedience to God (Lev 26:1-13)                  2. Consequences for disobedience (Lev 26:14-39)                  3. God's continued mercy! (Lev 26:40-46)    Support the show

"Our Battle, His Fight"  Graduation Sunday Caleb Hirl- Youth Director Joshua 1:1-9 / 3:14-17 / 24:1-13 Support the show

Route 66: God's Redemptive Plan through the 66 books of the Bible "Faith or Fear?" (Numbers 13-14) Pastor Steve Frykholm God Provides: yet the people still complain! (see also Deuteronomy 6; 14:2; 18:15; 21:23)Scouting out the Land God Promised to them (Numbers chapter 13)     3. The People choose fear over faith. (chapter 14)  Support the show

Route 66 series: God's Redemptive plan through the 66 books of the Bible "7 Feasts of the Lord to Remember God's Faithfulness”  Leviticus 23     Spring Feasts: 1. Feast of Passover (23:4-6); Jesus is our “Passover Lamb” (John 1:29; 1 Cor 5:7; 1 Pet 1:19 Heb 4:15). Jesus rescues us from slavery to sin.     2. Feast of Unleavened Bread (23:6-8): Jesus’ sinless life (2 Cor 5:21), He is the “Bread of Life” (John 6:48)     3. Feast of First Fruits (23:9-14); 1 Cor 15:20 Jesus arose as the “first fruits from the dead”   4. Feast of Pentecost/(or “Weeks”) (23:15-21) – 50 days after the beginning of Feast of Unleavened Bread (near the Passover). (Acts 2) Harvest of souls, outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon all believers (Jew and Gentile).     Fall Feasts: 5. Feast of Trumpets (23:23-25) – Rosh Hashanah (modern Jewish new year); will be ultimately fulfilled at Jesus’ 2nd Coming (1 Thes 4:13-18; 1 Cor 15:52).     6. Day of Atonement (23:26-32). Jesus atones for all sin of those who repent and trust in Him for forgiveness and eternal life     7. Feast of Tabernacles (or “Booths”) (23:33-44) God will ultimately dwell amongst His people into eternity. (Micah 4:1-7; Rev 21:1-4)   Support the show

Route 66 series: God's Redemptive plan through the 66 books of the Bible "Guilt and Sin are Taken Away!"  Leviticus 16:1-22, 29-34 (NIV)     1. (16:1-14) High Priest prepares himself           2. (vv.15-19) High Priest makes atonement for the people's sins           3. (vv.20-22, 29-34) High Priest confesses & transfers all the sins to the "scapegoat"         4. The people watch as their sin and guilt are removed from their presence. (Ps 103:12; Micah 7:18-19)         5. Jesus is our High Priest, our Substitute/Sacrifice, permanently removing our sin, guilt and shame. (2 Cor 5:21; Heb 9 & 10; 1 Pet 2:24; 3:18; Rom 12:1)    Support the show

Route 66 series (part 11): God’s unfolding plan of redemption through the Bible. “Freedom Rules” (the 10 Commandments)  Exodus 20:1-21; (Deuteronomy 5:1-21) "the Law was put in charge to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith."   Galatians 3:24   1. (Exo 20:3) “You shall have no other gods before Me” - Put God First    2. (vv.4-6) “Don’t make any image of any god to worship them” - Worship God only   3. (v.7) “Don’t take the name of the Lord in vain…” - Uphold God’s   reputation    4. (vv.8-11) “Keep the Sabbath holy…” - Enter God’s rest    5. (v.12) “Honor your father and mother…” - Honor God’s authority    6. (v.13) “Do not murder” - End your hate    7. (v.14) “Do not commit adultery” - Keep your promises and control your desires    8. (v.15) “Do not steal” - Be content and manage your stuff God's way    9. (v.16) “Don’t bear false witness against your neighbor…” - Watch your words and tell the truth with grace 10. (v.17) “Do not covet your neighbor’s wife, their house…or anything belonging to them.” - Guard your heart    Support the show

Pastor Steve Frykholm Route 66: God's Unfolding plan of Redemption through the Bible (part 12): "God Dwells With Us!"  Exodus 25-30   1. God sets up camp with His people. (Exo 25:1-9) "let them make a   sanctuary that I may dwell in their midst."     2. The Most Holy Place: (see Hebrews 9)    A. Ark of the Covenant (25:10-22) "you shall make a mercy seat of pure gold...with cherubim spreading their wings, facing one another...there I will meet with you..."      3. The Holy Place    A. Table of Bread (25:23-30) "you shall set the bread of the Presence on the table regularly" (see Dt. 8:3 "man does not live by bread alone but...by the Word of God"; Matt 6:11 "give us today, our daily bread"; John 6:35 Jesus is the "bread of life")    B. Golden Lampstand (25:31-40); (see John 8:12 - Jesus is the "light of the world")   C. Altar of Incense (30:1-10) represented the prayers (of the saints -   Rev 5:8; 8:3) - Jesus prays for us now (Heb 7:25; 9:24; 1 Jn 2:1)   4. Tabernacle Tent (26:1-37) "...and the veil shall separate for you, the Holy Place from the Most Holy. You shall put the mercy seat on the ark of the   testimony in the Most Holy Place."    5. Outer Court (Chapter 27)    A. Bronze Altar for sacrifices (27:1-8); (see Heb 9:22, 26-28):    B. Outer Court and dimensions (27:9-19)   C. Bronze water Basin (for cleansing) (30:17-21)   Support the show

"Route 66" series (part 7):   God's Redemptive plan, revealed through the 66 books of the Bible  Wrestling with God: Surrendering to His Will (Genesis 32:22-32)      1. God’s promises to Abraham, Isaac & Jacob (review of Genesis chapters 25-31)   A. Family Conflict (Gen 25-31) ...   B. ...And the power of forgiveness (Jacob prepares to meet Esau - Ch. 32)   2. God reveals Himself clearest at the moment of deepest despair (God is with Jacob)    A. (32:7) “Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed.”   B. (vv.9-12) Jacob humbles himself before God and rests on God’s promises   3. God meets us in our weakness (He matches Jacob’s strength/persistence)     4. God changes you forever (He changes Jacob’s name is Israel; v. 28)   Support the show