Luke 16:16-18
Guiding Principles for the Church Culture:
1. Value God’s standard.
2. Acknowledge the reality of sin.
3. Respond in grace to those who fall short of the standard.
4. Encourage and equip one another to live for God.
The argument of the first century:
A. Shammaites – “except immorality”
B. Hillelites – “any cause”
Jesus’ response:
- Expect people to uphold the marriage commitment
Equipment for God’s standard:
1. Take down the bricks! Practice reconciliation.
2. Prioritize time together.
3. Love and respect one another.
4. Look for reasons to stay, not leave.
Pastor Gillman's Sermon Topics:
August 22 Strengthening the Marriage Relationship
Message Audio with special music by Laura Lee Rose
August 15 HCC Should Purchase a Yacht
Message Audio with special music by Mary Gilbert
Luke 16:1-15
Reasons to purchase a Yacht:
1.
2.
3.
Mentality: “Well we could use it for the Kingdom of God”
Key Point of the Parable:
-Use worldly wealth to advance the Kingdom of God
1. Before our wealth is gone, it can be used to make a connection with people that will have eternal ramifications.
“But I don’t have much!”
2. It’s a Test!
“Preacher, I’m not very motivated to do this”
3. There is a link between our hearts and our treasure.
OK, I’ll give it a shot.
A.
B.
Reasons to purchase a Yacht:
1.
2.
3.
Mentality: “Well we could use it for the Kingdom of God”
Key Point of the Parable:
-Use worldly wealth to advance the Kingdom of God
1. Before our wealth is gone, it can be used to make a connection with people that will have eternal ramifications.
“But I don’t have much!”
2. It’s a Test!
“Preacher, I’m not very motivated to do this”
3. There is a link between our hearts and our treasure.
OK, I’ll give it a shot.
A.
B.
August 8
Message Audio
The Roof Will Fall in if I Walk in that Church
(God’s Response to Repentance)
Text: Luke 15:1-32
Key Point: God rejoices when we repent and welcomes us with open arms.
So What:
1. Believers get to model this attitude to the repentant.
2. Those outside the church need to hear that God welcomes the repentant.
3. My past does not need to be a barrier for intimacy with God.
(God’s Response to Repentance)
Text: Luke 15:1-32
Key Point: God rejoices when we repent and welcomes us with open arms.
So What:
1. Believers get to model this attitude to the repentant.
2. Those outside the church need to hear that God welcomes the repentant.
3. My past does not need to be a barrier for intimacy with God.
August 1 Special Guest Clayton Kreisel
Message Audio with special music
No Outline this week.
July 25 The Cost
Message Audio with special music by Sterling Sublett
No Outline this week.
July 18 No message available this week
July 11 Our Merciful God
Message Audio
Luke 13-14:
Quoting parents and teachers:
1. “What did I say?”
2. “Why aren’t you doing what I told you to do?”
3. “What were you doing?”
4. “Who do you think you are?”
5. “How many times do I have to tell you this?”
6. “Is this the best you can do?”
7. “Did you hear what I just said?”
8. “Is that how you want her to treat you?”
Invitation: Because of His mercy, his wrath is delayed. Because of His grace we are invited to the banquet.
Quoting parents and teachers:
1. “What did I say?”
2. “Why aren’t you doing what I told you to do?”
3. “What were you doing?”
4. “Who do you think you are?”
5. “How many times do I have to tell you this?”
6. “Is this the best you can do?”
7. “Did you hear what I just said?”
8. “Is that how you want her to treat you?”
Invitation: Because of His mercy, his wrath is delayed. Because of His grace we are invited to the banquet.
July 4 Soldiers vs. Civilians
Message Audio
“I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.” (Jesus) Luke 4:43 (NIV)
Statement: On a spiritual level, there are two kingdoms at war in our world. You are currently working for one of the kingdoms and promoting its mission. One of the kingdoms is going to lose badly. The losing kingdom has already been identified; there is no doubt of the outcome. If you belong to the losing kingdom, you will be destroyed in a horrendous way. You do not have to stay in the losing kingdom, you can switch sides. Members of each kingdom are called to a completely different lifestyle.
1. 1 Peter 2:11 “Aliens and _____________”
2. Matt 6:33 “Seek first his ____________..... and all these things will be given….”
3. John 16:33 “…take heart! I have ___________ the world
4. Matthew 25:23 “Well done, …faithful ____________”
5. Col 1:13 “….he has rescued us from the dominion of ______________”
6. Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this ____________”
7. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 “All Scripture….__________ for every good work”
8. Hebrews 12:14 “Make every ________ to live in peace”
New Enlistees -
Soldiers -
Civilians / Fakers –
Statement: On a spiritual level, there are two kingdoms at war in our world. You are currently working for one of the kingdoms and promoting its mission. One of the kingdoms is going to lose badly. The losing kingdom has already been identified; there is no doubt of the outcome. If you belong to the losing kingdom, you will be destroyed in a horrendous way. You do not have to stay in the losing kingdom, you can switch sides. Members of each kingdom are called to a completely different lifestyle.
1. 1 Peter 2:11 “Aliens and _____________”
2. Matt 6:33 “Seek first his ____________..... and all these things will be given….”
3. John 16:33 “…take heart! I have ___________ the world
4. Matthew 25:23 “Well done, …faithful ____________”
5. Col 1:13 “….he has rescued us from the dominion of ______________”
6. Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this ____________”
7. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 “All Scripture….__________ for every good work”
8. Hebrews 12:14 “Make every ________ to live in peace”
New Enlistees -
Soldiers -
Civilians / Fakers –
June 27 Priorities
Message Audio
No Outline this week.
June 20 Father's Day Special Message by Alan Graham
Message Audio
No Outline this week.
June 13 Priorities (in Time)
Message Audio
Luke 12:35-40
“I am personally persuaded that the essence of the best thinking in the area of time management can be captured in a single phrase: Organize and execute around priorities.” - Covey
Last Week (Finances):
Seek the kingdom first in our finances. Have a spending plan that is rich toward God, not greedy.
- Consider the Treasure / Heart principle.
Jesus gives us a kingdom priority:
Be ready for the Master / Keep watch!
Barriers:
1. Not being in the kingdom
2. The delay in the return numbs us
3. Pressing demands of each day
4. Not knowing how to get ready
So what do we do to be ready?
- 2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
Dinner table question: Are you growing spiritually? What helps you to grow spiritually? What time trade can you make? What is taking your time that is less important than your spiritual growth?
“I am personally persuaded that the essence of the best thinking in the area of time management can be captured in a single phrase: Organize and execute around priorities.” - Covey
Last Week (Finances):
Seek the kingdom first in our finances. Have a spending plan that is rich toward God, not greedy.
- Consider the Treasure / Heart principle.
Jesus gives us a kingdom priority:
Be ready for the Master / Keep watch!
Barriers:
1. Not being in the kingdom
2. The delay in the return numbs us
3. Pressing demands of each day
4. Not knowing how to get ready
So what do we do to be ready?
- 2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
Dinner table question: Are you growing spiritually? What helps you to grow spiritually? What time trade can you make? What is taking your time that is less important than your spiritual growth?
June 6 Priorities (in Finances)
Message Audio
Luke 12:13 - 34
1. Watch out! “…all kinds of greed” (improper desire for things not meant for us by God – Lim Kou)
World - What message is our culture sending?
Flesh – What are our cravings / lusts?
Devil – Temptation involves not trusting God’s word and goodness.
2. Be rich toward God.
Barriers:
A. Fear / Worry
B. I’m First!
The Bottom Line:
Seek the kingdom first in our finances. Have a spending plan that is rich toward God, not greedy.
- Consider the Treasure / Heart principle.
Dinner table chat: Do we have a God honoring spending plan? Where should we make changes?
1. Watch out! “…all kinds of greed” (improper desire for things not meant for us by God – Lim Kou)
World - What message is our culture sending?
Flesh – What are our cravings / lusts?
Devil – Temptation involves not trusting God’s word and goodness.
2. Be rich toward God.
Barriers:
A. Fear / Worry
B. I’m First!
The Bottom Line:
Seek the kingdom first in our finances. Have a spending plan that is rich toward God, not greedy.
- Consider the Treasure / Heart principle.
Dinner table chat: Do we have a God honoring spending plan? Where should we make changes?
May 30 The Sacrifice that Sets us Free
Message Audio
Memorial Day (Luke 11:14 – 12:10)
“You have been set free from sin….” (Rom 6:18)
Penalty – Power - Presence
Q: Is there an unforgivable sin?
A:
Q: If there is, what is it?
A:
“Over centuries, word meanings can change, but the Bible has a system that locks the meaning of a word in place. To define a word, the Bible tells a story. Through the story we learn exactly what the word means.” (Cross)
The unforgivable sin:
a. Attributing the miracles of Jesus to Satan
b. The on-going rejection of Jesus
Who holds the kingship in your life?
Dinner table chat: What amazes you about the love of God?
“You have been set free from sin….” (Rom 6:18)
Penalty – Power - Presence
Q: Is there an unforgivable sin?
A:
Q: If there is, what is it?
A:
“Over centuries, word meanings can change, but the Bible has a system that locks the meaning of a word in place. To define a word, the Bible tells a story. Through the story we learn exactly what the word means.” (Cross)
The unforgivable sin:
a. Attributing the miracles of Jesus to Satan
b. The on-going rejection of Jesus
Who holds the kingship in your life?
Dinner table chat: What amazes you about the love of God?
May 23
Message Audio
No Outline this week.
May 16 Special Guest Bill Lautenshlauger
Message Audio
No Outline this week.
May 9 Mother's Day
Special Guest Joy McBee
Message Audio
No Outline this week.
May 2 Hypocrite
Message Audio
Hypocrisy defined:
An actor; when your outward appearance does not match your inward character.
1. We are the only organization that actively recruits sinners.
2. Righteous standing before God is a gift given at conversion. Righteous living is an ongoing, progressive process; it is complete only after death.
3. "I thought they were supposed to be Christians"
- Some people aren't Christians.
- Some Christians are immature
- Is this out of character?
- More is expected from church leaders. Please pray for us!
4. Double standards for sin.
- Drunkenness v Gluttony
- Adultery v Selfishness
- Profanity v Laziness
5. Speak out against sin, but do it with humility. We are fellow strugglers in a battle against sin.
6. Taking off the mask.......
An actor; when your outward appearance does not match your inward character.
1. We are the only organization that actively recruits sinners.
2. Righteous standing before God is a gift given at conversion. Righteous living is an ongoing, progressive process; it is complete only after death.
3. "I thought they were supposed to be Christians"
- Some people aren't Christians.
- Some Christians are immature
- Is this out of character?
- More is expected from church leaders. Please pray for us!
4. Double standards for sin.
- Drunkenness v Gluttony
- Adultery v Selfishness
- Profanity v Laziness
5. Speak out against sin, but do it with humility. We are fellow strugglers in a battle against sin.
6. Taking off the mask.......
April 25 The Body continued
Message Audio
No Outline this week.
April 18 The Body
Message Audio
No Outline this week.
April 11 Prayer
Message Audio
No Outline this week.
