2024 April Sermon Notes

24Apr07

The Danger of Complaining

Psalm 77: 1-3

1. The physical danger
     a. Damages the brain-  causes anxiety which releases cortisol which kills brain cells
     b. shorten’s your life span
     c. dangerous habit - cortisol then triggers your brain to complain

2. The spiritual danger
     a. creates irrational thoughts about God
     b. refuses to accept divine help (soul refused to be comforted)
     c. Complaining will overwhelm you, not empower you

3. The Solution
    a. I will remember V 11- the good works of God
    b. I will pray- V 12
    c. I will go to church - V 13
    d. You are a miracle working God
   

24Apr14

I Ain’t No Cheapskate When it’s for God 

2nd Samuel 24:8-25

1. Personal issue-

2. Convicting issue- 

3. Joyous issue- fellowship 

4. Focused issue- about God 

5. Costly issue- 

24Apr21
Baptism Service - no sermon notes

24Apr28

What Are You Excited About

Isaiah 61:1-3

1. Bring good news to those in need V1

2. He came to comfort the broken hearted V1

3. He came to set us free V1

4. He came to give us favor  V2

5. He has given us strength V3

Luke 4:20 

2024 March Sermon Notes

2024 March Sermon Notes

24Mar03

Count Me In

2 Corinthians 8:1-5

1.  We should learn the value of putting Christ first V5 “They gave themselves first all to the Lord

2.  We will give even when afflicted. V2. “In the midst of a very severe trial”

3.  We will give with abundant joy. V2 “Their overflowing joy!”

4.  We will give liberally V3 “Even beyond their ability” 

5.  We will give willfully. V3 “Entirely on their own”

6.  We will give urgency. V4 “They urgently pleaded with us for the privilege". V4

24Mar10

God Turn It Around

2 Chronicles 28-31

1.  The got seriious about church again Ch 29:3 (They re-opened the doors of the temple)

2.  The removed the junk from their lives. Ch. 29:5 (Removed all defilement from the temple) The temple is a physical building, but our bodies is also a temple.  What needs to be removed from our temple.

3.  The followed the Word of God. Ch 29:15

March 17th
Blinded

1). Because of their emotions

Luke 24:13-17 That same day two of Jesus' followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. [14] As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. [15] As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. [16] But God kept them from recognizing him. [17] He asked them, "What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?" They stopped short, sadness written across their faces.

2). Because of their circumstances.

Luke 24:18-21 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." [19] "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. [20] But our leading priests and other religious leaders handed him over to be condemned to death, and they crucified him.

3). Because of their own agenda

Luke 24:21 We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. This all happened three days ago.

Agenda determines expectation.

4). Because of their Disbelief

Luke 24:22-24 “Then some women from our group of his followers were at his tomb early this morning, and they came back with an amazing report. [23] They said his body was missing, and they had seen angels who told them Jesus is alive! [24] Some of our men ran out to see, and sure enough, his body was gone, just as the women had said."

2024 January Sermon Notes

2024 January Sermon Notes

24Jan07

Spiritual Radiance

Matthew 5: 13-16

Two aspects of Christian witness:

One is spiritual influence

Secondly, spiritual radiance, reference to light

1. The first place we should shine is in our home. V 15

2. The second place we should shine our light in public. 5:14 -the light of the world.

3. We must shine purposefully. V 16

24Jan14 

Dealing with an Unresolved Heart 

Ephesians 4: 30-32

Consequences of an unresolved heart 

1. Bitterness

        A.  Rage, anger, damaged emotions 

        B.  Brawling, slander 

        C.  Malice 

  2.  Unforgiving Spirit

  3.  Leads to a broken fellowship with God 

24Jan21

What will you do with Your Three T’s  

(Parable of the Talents)

Matthew 25: 14-18

It’s not how much you have, it’s what you do with what you have. 

What has The Master entrusted to you? 

1. Time

2. Treasure 

3. Talent

-Fear will hinder you from using your talent

-Favor is found in those who are faithful- “well done good and faithful servant”

24Jan28 

(Last Sunday in Easley)

Pack it Up

  1.  Just not attend church, but become the church

  2. Stop putting limitations on God

  3. Take God at His Word

2023 December Sermon Notes

2023 December Sermon Notes

23Dec03

Getting out of the Rat Race

Matthew 6:25-33 That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life-whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn't life more than food, and your body more than clothing? [26] Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far more valuable to him than they are? [27] Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? [28] "And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, [29] yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. [30] And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? [31] "So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' [32] These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. [33] Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

23Dec10

Getting Out of the Rat Race  (con’t)

1). Analyze the Cause of Worry

     a. Natural cause - v 25

         40% worry over things that will never

                    happen 

         30% - about the past

         12% - criticism from others (may or 

                    may not be true)

          10% - about their health

            8% - about real problems 

           Worry over future

23Dec17

Clay Kids Musical- A Rockin Royal Christmas 

23Dec24

 More than a Title

Luke 6:8-11

Mark 2: 1-6

Many people claim Jesus as Savior, but not as Lord! 

Luke 2:25-29

Luke 6: 46

To call him Lord makes Him a title, to make Him Lord promotes Him to ruler of your life. 

23Dec31

All We Need

Galatians 1:1-9

1. God is all we need

2. God is enough

2023 November Sermon Notes

23Nov05

2 Cor 2:1-5

Focus on Jesus

1. Declare Jesus simply

2. Decide to make our focus on Jesus v 2

3. Our demonstrations must be about Jesus

           With humility.)v 3-4

           With the power of the Spirit v 4

23Nov12

True Wisdom  2 Cor 2: 6-15

1. Wisdom is not of this world- it is from God and we need to share it V 6-10

2. Through His spirit we will know God V 11-13

   The spirit is the divine depth of God and we need to rely on God to understand and proclaim

3. Two types of people  V 14-16

   A. People without Christ can’t understand

   B. Those who know Christ can evaluate spiritual through seeking Him.

23Nov19

24/7

Psalms 119:72

Psalms 119: 9-16

1. Live according to Your word. V 11

   A.  Authoritative (direct from God)

   B. Comprehensive (covers how we live)

            C.  Aggressive (let the word of God spring up)

            D.  Preventative (that I may not sin)

            E.  Persuasive (points us to God and helps us maintain our relationship

            F.  Redemptive

23Nov26

John 6: 66-69

Disciple or Deserter

Why do people desert Christ?

1. There are those that come to Jesus as the experiment. (sign seekers) V 2 

2. There are those that come to Jesus because of the enjoyment. V 26

3. There are those that come to Jesus with a false expectation. V 14, 15, 60

Why we should come to Jesus?
4.  There are those who come to Jesus because He is essential. V 68-69