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Free to Choose Psalm 119 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. John 8:36 And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. . . For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. . . But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. Romans 6:18, 20, 22 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:17 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. . . For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:1, 13 Psalm 119 1. Free to choose the WAY of TRUTH (V. 30-32) 2. Free to choose the WAY of GOD'S STATUTES (V. 33-40) 3. Free to choose the WALK of FREEDOM (V. 41-45)

June 19,2022 Pastor Randy Lockley Who Is Our God? Psalm 115:9-18 1. He is ALL we NEED. (v. 9-11) • Our TRUST (v. 9-11) > 3 Groups Mentioned > 3–Time Exhortation > 3–Time Promise • Our BLESSING (v. 12-15) > For ALL Groups > For ALL Power 2. He is ALWAYS with us • In the midst of our STORM Mark 4:37-38 • In the midst of our TEST Genesis 22:11-13 • In the midst of our FIRE Daniel 3:24-26 • In the midst of our VALLEY Psalm 23:4 • In the midst of our CIRCUMSTANCES 1 Kings 19:11-13

Sunday, June 12, 2022 Pastor Randy Lockley Where Is Our God? Psalm 115:1-8 1. He is alone in glory. (v. 1-2) • Because of His mercy • Because of His truth 2. He is absolute God over . . . • All man’s universe (v. 3) See also: Psalm 103:19 Daniel 4:34-35 Job 42:2 Isaiah 46:9-10 Isaiah 55:8 • All man’s idols (v. 4-8) See also: Acts 17:24-25

1 Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light."

Unspeakable Joy — The Joy of Contentment — Philippians 4:10-23 • Contentment in Christ is the remedy for covetousness. (Philippians 4:10-13) • A generous spirit is the key to true happiness. (Philippians 4:14-19) • When we discover that God is all we have, we finally realize that God is all we will ever need. (Philippians 4:20-23) As We Go … Discover the joy of being content in Christ by believing that He alone is enough!

Unspeakable Joy — Philippians 4:2-9 — The Joy of a Proper Prospective • Worry is our futile attempt to carry burdens beyond our control and at the same time our failure to trust God to provide. (Philippians 4:2-6) • It is impossible to worry when we are in the presence of God and our hearts are kept in His perfect peace. (Philippians 4:6-7) • After casting out our anxious thoughts, we must renew our minds by replacing them with positive truths. (Philippians 4:9) Application — Do not worry. Trust God and allow Him to protect your heart in His perfect peace.

The Joy of being a Citizen of Heaven -- Philippians 3:17-4:1 • Each of us needs a godly example to show us what it looks like to walk in obedience to Jesus. (Philippians 3:17-18) • Many false teachers pervert the name of Christ and walk as enemies of the cross by enticing unsteady souls and leading them down the path of destruction. (Philippians 3:18-19) • Jesus came to redeem us from the domain of darkness and legally transfer us into His kingdom, incorporating us as citizens of heaven under the government of God. (Philippians 3:20 - 4:1) • Application — May we live as obedient citizens of God’s kingdom and in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ!

Jesus shed His innocent blood as our Passover Lamb — dying as our substitute on the cross to deliver us from bondage and death. 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Ezekiel 45:21-22 21 “In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, you shall observe the Passover, a feast of seven days; unleavened bread shall be eaten. 22 And on that day the prince shall prepare for himself and for all the people of the land a bull for a sin offering.