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Route 66 series: God's unfolding plan of redemption through the 66 books of the Bible (Book of Isaiah) "Good News for Bad People" Our Problem:(5:13, 20; 29:13; 42:24; 59:2; 64:6)God's Character: (6:1-8; 25:1; 33:5-6, 22; 42:8; 43:25; 44:22; 45:5, 23; 46:9-10; 55:8-9, 11)God's Invitation: (1:18; 2:3; 27:5; 30:15, 18; 48:10-11; 49:6; 54:5; 51:1)God's Plan - Jesus! (11:1; 7:14, 10; 9:2, 6-7; 29:18; 35:5-6; 30:21; 32:1; 40:11; 42:1; 49:16; 61:1)Our Hope! (12:2; 25:8; 26:3; 38:17; 40:8; 40:29-31; 43:1-3; 52:7; 52:13-53:12; 57:15; 61:10)Support the show

Route 66 sermon series: God's Plan of Redemption, Through the 66 books of the Bible Godly Pursuit and Music of Marriage: the way it should be! (Book of Song Of Solomon) The pursuit of romance The engagement The wedding and becoming one flesh God’s plan to make marriages strong and Christ-centered The intimacy of the marriage relationship reflects God’s pursuit and love for you Support the show

Route 66 sermon series: God's Plan of Redemption, Through the 66 books of the Bible “How to be wise, and not be a fool”  (Book of Proverbs)     1. Fear the Lord (honor and obey Him) (1:7) “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, (but) fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (8:13) “the fear of the Lord is to hate evil, pride and arrogance, the way of evil and perverted speech.”   2. Seek God’s wisdom and truth (2:1-10)       3. Trust God with all you have (3:5-6) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”     4. Avoid the pitfalls of the foolish, who fall into… infidelity and pursuit of ungodly pleasures (2:16-19); laziness (6:10-11); rejecting godly discipline (12:1; 13:24; 23:13-14); self-centered, arrogant living (12:15; 14:12; 16:18; 18:1, 12); speaking carelessly (10:19; 13:3; 17:28; 18:21); debt (22:7); repeating mistakes (26:11); blaming God for their folly (19:3).       5. Those (the wise) who fear the Lord will… trust in Him and turn away from evil (3:5-7); will not fear when disaster comes (Prov 3:25-26); will not go hungry (10:3); will have confidence (14:26-27), desire wise counsel (15:22); avoid anger (15:1, 18; 16:32); be generous to the needy (11:25; 14:31;19:17); commit their work and life to the glory of God (16:3); live in peace (16:7); have true friends (17:17; 18:24); walk with integrity (20:7); live justly, out of a pure heart (21:3); find life and right living (19:23; 21:21); train up their children to live right (20:7; 22:6); will not put trust in wealth (23:4); will help those in danger (24:11); forgive enemies (25:21-22); be humble (15:33; 18:12; 27:1); not be paranoid but be bold as lions (28:1); will confess their sins (28:13); follow God’s ways (29:18) and take refuge in Him (30:5).     Support the show

Route 66 sermon series: God's Plan of Redemption, Through the 66 books of the Bible Giving Thanks To God; His Love Endures Forever (Psalm 118:1-29)     1. (vv.1-4) Thanking God at all times           2. (vv.5-14) Trusting God through crisis           3. (vv.15-29) The Lord Gives Ultimate Victory           4. Jesus in the Psalms   Support the show

Route 66 sermon series: God's Plan of Redemption, Through the 66 books of the Bible "God's Comfort, in the Midst of our Suffering"  (summary of the OT book of Job)   1. Job's terrible, horrible, no good, and very bad day. (Job 1:1-5; 13-19)         2. God is in total control. (1:6-12; 2:1-8)       3. How to deal with disappointment and suffering. (1:20-22; 2:9-10; 13:15, 23; 16:19, 21; 19:25-26 “I know that my Redeemer lives…(when I die), I shall see God.” (Job 28:28) “Behold the fear of the Lord, is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.”       4. How to help those who are suffering. (2:11-13)   A. Be careful of the advice you listen to.  i. When have you received advice that was too simplistic,   unsympathetic, or just plain wrong?  ii. When have you received helpful advice that was difficult at first, but still truthful and grace-filled?   B. Ask God to help you discern His truth, and to help you better un derstand His character, through His Word.     5. We live in a sin-filled world, where suffering is inevitable. We may never fully know why our gracious, loving, Almighty God allows suffering. But maybe the purpose of our current suffering, is to draw us closer to Jesus & His protective, loving care.     ==> Take time to reflect what you need from God right now...His comfort, peace, guidance, strength, wisdom, protection, love, joy, forgiveness, more Christlikeness in your thoughts, words, actions, attitudes, character, etc. ==> Take time to reflect on how to best come alongside others who are suffering. (Be present, humble, prayerful, helpful & kind)   Support the show

"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