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November 6, 2022 — Philippians: Unbreakable Joy 
What does the New Testament declare about deacons? 
1. The need for deacons to serve (Acts 6:1-2) 
2. The qualifications for deacons who serve (Acts 6 & 1 Tim 3) 
3. The responsibilities for deacons who serve (Acts 6:3-4) 
4. The blessing of deacons who serve well (Acts 6:4-6) 
 
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November 6, 2022 — Philippians: Unbreakable Joy
What does the New Testament declare about deacons?
1. The need for deacons to serve (Acts 6:1-2)
2. The qualifications for deacons who serve (Acts 6 & 1 Tim 3)
3. The responsibilities for deacons who serve (Acts 6:3-4)
4. The blessing of deacons who serve well (Acts 6:4-6)

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Church Planting 101 - DEACONS // Philippians 1:1-2 (Pastor Bryan Wise)

August 7, 2022 - Let Us Rise Up and Build 
Embrace five leadership lessons from Nehemiah's final reforms - Part V 
1. Live in Consecration to God 
2. Support the Work of God 
3. Honor the Lord's Day 
4. Obey the Scriptures 
5. Trust the Lord with the results 
 
» What would you like God to remember about your life? 
» What is the lesson from Nehemiah that I need to live out? 
 
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August 7, 2022 - Let Us Rise Up and Build
Embrace five leadership lessons from Nehemiah's final reforms - Part V
1. Live in Consecration to God
2. Support the Work of God
3. Honor the Lord's Day
4. Obey the Scriptures
5. Trust the Lord with the results

» What would you like God to remember about your life?
» What is the lesson from Nehemiah that I need to live out?

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Lasting Legacy V // Nehemiah 13:30-31 (Pastor Bryan Wise)

July 17, 2022 - Let Us Rise Up and Build 
Embrace five leadership lessons from Nehemiah's final reforms: 
1. Live in consecration to God. 
2. Support the work of God. 
 
» How have I experienced God's ability to supply all of my needs? 
» Where am I tempted to be stingy with my time, talent, and treasure, in God's work? 
 
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July 17, 2022 - Let Us Rise Up and Build
Embrace five leadership lessons from Nehemiah's final reforms:
1. Live in consecration to God.
2. Support the work of God.

» How have I experienced God's ability to supply all of my needs?
» Where am I tempted to be stingy with my time, talent, and treasure, in God's work?

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Lasting Legacy II // Nehemiah 13:1-14 (Pastor Bryan Wise)

April 3, 2022 — Let Us Rise Up and Build 
People of grace will live for God's glory and the good of all peoples: 
1. Consider the oppression (v.1-5) 
2. Confront the injustice (v. 6-13) 
3. Turn Compassion into Action (v.14-19) 
 
» Have I come to Christ for the cancellation of my sin debt? 
» Am I devoted to forgiving the debts of others? 
» Do I use my time and money in ways that reflect a concern for God's glory among the nations? 
 
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April 3, 2022 — Let Us Rise Up and Build
People of grace will live for God's glory and the good of all peoples:
1. Consider the oppression (v.1-5)
2. Confront the injustice (v. 6-13)
3. Turn Compassion into Action (v.14-19)

» Have I come to Christ for the cancellation of my sin debt?
» Am I devoted to forgiving the debts of others?
» Do I use my time and money in ways that reflect a concern for God's glory among the nations?

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A Cry for Help // Nehemiah 5:1-19 (Pastor Bryan Wise)

The word of Christ is enduring and demands our obedience because it is... 
 
1. Authentic - Jesus' manner was distinct (v.28a) 
2. Astounding - Jesus' message was divine (v.28b) 
3. Authoritative - Jesus' majesty was displayed (v. 29) 
 
» Where am I amazed but not obedient to Jesus' teaching? 
» Have I personally recognized the authority of Jesus? 
» What is my next step to apply Jesus' sermon to my life? 
 
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The word of Christ is enduring and demands our obedience because it is...

1. Authentic - Jesus' manner was distinct (v.28a)
2. Astounding - Jesus' message was divine (v.28b)
3. Authoritative - Jesus' majesty was displayed (v. 29)

» Where am I amazed but not obedient to Jesus' teaching?
» Have I personally recognized the authority of Jesus?
» What is my next step to apply Jesus' sermon to my life?

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The Finale // Matthew 7:28-29 (Pastor Bryan Wise)

KEY TEXT 
Matthew 5:27-30 
 
BIG IDEA 
Three lessons from Jesus to resist temptation and live in holiness 
 
KEY POINTS 
1. Adultery cares about the letter of the law. (27) 
God cares about my actions 
 
2. Lust transgresses the spirit of the law. (28) 
God cares about my thoughts 
 
3. The heart of my sin problem must be addressed. (29-30) 
God cares about my attitude 
 
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION 
» What is my next step to resist temptation and walk in holiness?

KEY TEXT
Matthew 5:27-30

BIG IDEA
Three lessons from Jesus to resist temptation and live in holiness

KEY POINTS
1. Adultery cares about the letter of the law. (27)
God cares about my actions

2. Lust transgresses the spirit of the law. (28)
God cares about my thoughts

3. The heart of my sin problem must be addressed. (29-30)
God cares about my attitude

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
» What is my next step to resist temptation and walk in holiness?

Jesus on Lust // Matthew 5:27-30 (Pastor Bryan Wise)

KEY TEXT 
Matthew 5:10-12 
 
BIG IDEA 
Basic Training 101 for lifelong Christian discipleship 
 
KEY POINTS 
1. Expect Persecution - don't be surprised by trials 
2. Elevate Jesus' Promise - never lose sight of eternity 
3. Embrace the Process - Remember that God is always working for our good and His glory 
 
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION 
» In what ways do our lives reflect Christ's righteousness? 
 
» Is there anything in Christ's righteousness that might be offensive or attractive to a nonbeliever? 
 
» How can we help you grow in following Jesus? 
 
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KEY TEXT
Matthew 5:10-12

BIG IDEA
Basic Training 101 for lifelong Christian discipleship

KEY POINTS
1. Expect Persecution - don't be surprised by trials
2. Elevate Jesus' Promise - never lose sight of eternity
3. Embrace the Process - Remember that God is always working for our good and His glory

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
» In what ways do our lives reflect Christ's righteousness?

» Is there anything in Christ's righteousness that might be offensive or attractive to a nonbeliever?

» How can we help you grow in following Jesus?

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Preparing for Persecution (Matthew 5:10-12)

How can I live in a right relationship with God? 
 
1. Receive the message of the whole bible, not just selected texts. (v. 21) 
 
2. Come to God on His terms, not your performance. (v. 22-26) 
 
3. Trust in the Gospel that opposes all systems of works-righteousness. (v. 27) 
Jesus + Nothing - Nothing = Salvation 
 
4. Be ready for resistance from religious opposition. (v. 28-30) 
 
5. Live in freedom as children of God. (v. 31)

How can I live in a right relationship with God?

1. Receive the message of the whole bible, not just selected texts. (v. 21)

2. Come to God on His terms, not your performance. (v. 22-26)

3. Trust in the Gospel that opposes all systems of works-righteousness. (v. 27)
Jesus + Nothing - Nothing = Salvation

4. Be ready for resistance from religious opposition. (v. 28-30)

5. Live in freedom as children of God. (v. 31)

Children of Promise (Galatians 4:21-31) Pastor Bryan Wise

In defense of the gospel of grace: 
 
1. Examine your Experience (v. 1-5) 
Have you Experienced: 
A. The Cross of Christ? 
B. The Power of the Holy Spirit? 
C. The Pain of Gospel Suffering? 
D. The Love of the Father? 
 
2. Examine the Evidence (v. 6-9) 
A. Abraham - the man of faith 
B. Sons of Abraham - Everyone who belongs to Christ belongs in His family of faith. 
 
How can a person belong in this family? 
 
Is it by faith or by works? (Titus 3:4-7; James. 2:10)) 
 
We are all invited but we must be adopted (Galatians 4:4-7; Romans 5:8) 
 
The Gift has been given but it must be received (John 3:16; Jn. 1:12-13)

In defense of the gospel of grace:

1. Examine your Experience (v. 1-5)
Have you Experienced:
A. The Cross of Christ?
B. The Power of the Holy Spirit?
C. The Pain of Gospel Suffering?
D. The Love of the Father?

2. Examine the Evidence (v. 6-9)
A. Abraham - the man of faith
B. Sons of Abraham - Everyone who belongs to Christ belongs in His family of faith.

How can a person belong in this family?

Is it by faith or by works? (Titus 3:4-7; James. 2:10))

We are all invited but we must be adopted (Galatians 4:4-7; Romans 5:8)

The Gift has been given but it must be received (John 3:16; Jn. 1:12-13)

Cross Examination (Galatians 3:1-9) Pastor Bryan Wise

We need the clearest understanding of Justification to live our lives to the Glory of God. 
 
Paul gives five clarifying statements to make sure we rightly understand Justification. 
 
1. Justification does not allow you to sin freely. (v. 17) 
 
2. Who we are doesn't justify you. (v. 18) 
 
3. What you do doesn't justify you. (v. 19) 
 
4. Justification changes who you are. (v. 20) 
 
5. Justification changes what you do. (v. 21) 
 
What works do you do or have you done in order to feel that God would love you more? 
 
As you see justification more clearly, what freedoms do you have now that you didn't in the past? 
 
How does justification in Christ alone allow you to live more freely?

We need the clearest understanding of Justification to live our lives to the Glory of God.

Paul gives five clarifying statements to make sure we rightly understand Justification.

1. Justification does not allow you to sin freely. (v. 17)

2. Who we are doesn't justify you. (v. 18)

3. What you do doesn't justify you. (v. 19)

4. Justification changes who you are. (v. 20)

5. Justification changes what you do. (v. 21)

What works do you do or have you done in order to feel that God would love you more?

As you see justification more clearly, what freedoms do you have now that you didn't in the past?

How does justification in Christ alone allow you to live more freely?

Clarification of Justification (Galatians 2:17-21) Pastor Jamey Miller

1 Samuel 1-2:21 
What are five words from Hannah's life that offer encouragement for worshipers today? 
I. Pain (1:1-8) 
II. Prayer (1:9-16) 
III. Promise (1:17-19) 
IV. Provision (1:20-28) 
V. Praise (2:1-11; 18-21)

1 Samuel 1-2:21
What are five words from Hannah's life that offer encouragement for worshipers today?
I. Pain (1:1-8)
II. Prayer (1:9-16)
III. Promise (1:17-19)
IV. Provision (1:20-28)
V. Praise (2:1-11; 18-21)

Hannah: The Servant of the Lord (1 Samuel 1-2:21) Pastor Bryan Wise

Three essential reasons for us to worship Jesus, the Savior King: 
 
Hebrews 2:14-15 
 
I. Jesus was born - Meet him at the humble cradle (Incarnation). 
II. Jesus died - See him on the criminal's cross (Crucifixion). 
III. Jesus lives forevermore - Join him in celebration of the Victor's crown (Exaltation)

Three essential reasons for us to worship Jesus, the Savior King:

Hebrews 2:14-15

I. Jesus was born - Meet him at the humble cradle (Incarnation).
II. Jesus died - See him on the criminal's cross (Crucifixion).
III. Jesus lives forevermore - Join him in celebration of the Victor's crown (Exaltation)

The Savior King (Hebrews 2:14-15) Pastor Bryan Wise

How should we respond to four powerful truths from the Apostle's conclusion to his letter? 
 
I. Because of Christ's love, you are not alone. (19-20a) Receive his love. 
 
II. You have been loved by Christ to love one another. (20b) Share this love. 
 
III. Not everyone shares this love. (21-23) Beware of adversaries to this love. 
 
IV. A Christlike leader enduringly loves all Christ's flock. (24) Submit to godly leaders for the sake of Christ's love and your greatest joy.

How should we respond to four powerful truths from the Apostle's conclusion to his letter?

I. Because of Christ's love, you are not alone. (19-20a) Receive his love.

II. You have been loved by Christ to love one another. (20b) Share this love.

III. Not everyone shares this love. (21-23) Beware of adversaries to this love. 

IV. A Christlike leader enduringly loves all Christ's flock. (24) Submit to godly leaders for the sake of Christ's love and your greatest joy.

You are Loved (1 Corinthians 16:19-24) Pastor Bryan Wise

How is speaking in tongues inferior to prophesy (proclamation of God's word) for the building up of the church? 
I. Paul Emphasized the Power of Preaching (1-5) 
II. Paul Explained the Problems with Speaking in Tongues (6-14) - tongues, without accurate interpretation are... 
A. Unprofitable for the Church (v.6) 
B. Confusing for the Church (v.7-8) 
C. Pointless for the Church (v.9) 
D. Divisive for the Church (v.10-11) 
E. Distracting for the Church (v.12) 
F. Unproductive for the Church (v.13-14) 
III. Paul Elevated the Priority of Prophesy above Tongues (14:15-19) 
A. Private Worship and Public Worship are both essential to Christian maturity (v.15) 
B. Understanding and agreement are essential for unity in the church (v.16) 
C. Building others up is better than appearing to be religious all by yourself (v.17) 
D. 5 words of simple gospel clarity is better than 10,000 words in a tongue no one can understand (v.18-19)

How is speaking in tongues inferior to prophesy (proclamation of God's word) for the building up of the church?
I. Paul Emphasized the Power of Preaching (1-5)
II. Paul Explained the Problems with Speaking in Tongues (6-14) - tongues, without accurate interpretation are...
A. Unprofitable for the Church (v.6)
B. Confusing for the Church (v.7-8)
C. Pointless for the Church (v.9)
D. Divisive for the Church (v.10-11)
E. Distracting for the Church (v.12)
F. Unproductive for the Church (v.13-14)
III. Paul Elevated the Priority of Prophesy above Tongues (14:15-19)
A. Private Worship and Public Worship are both essential to Christian maturity (v.15)
B. Understanding and agreement are essential for unity in the church (v.16)
C. Building others up is better than appearing to be religious all by yourself (v.17)
D. 5 words of simple gospel clarity is better than 10,000 words in a tongue no one can understand (v.18-19)

Chaos or Construction Part II (1 Corinthians 14:6-19) Pastor Bryan Wise

Five Resolutions that, by God's grace, will allow me to have and maintain a spiritually healthy heart: 
1. I will Set My Heart to Seek the Lord (34:1-13) 
2. I will have a Tender and Humble Heart before God (34:14-28) 
3. I will Live in Obedience to God's Word (34:29-33) 
4. I will Treasure Christ Above all Else (35) 
5. I will Learn from the Successes and Failures of Others (35:20 - 36:8)

Five Resolutions that, by God's grace, will allow me to have and maintain a spiritually healthy heart:
1. I will Set My Heart to Seek the Lord (34:1-13)
2. I will have a Tender and Humble Heart before God (34:14-28)
3. I will Live in Obedience to God's Word (34:29-33)
4. I will Treasure Christ Above all Else (35)
5. I will Learn from the Successes and Failures of Others (35:20 - 36:8)

How's Your Heart? (2 Chronicles 34 - 36:8) Pastor Bryan Wise

What is our take away from the "Preacher" of Ecclesiastes knowing that we were all made to worship? 
1. Live Your Life for God While You're Young (11:9-12:1) 
2. Live Your Life for God Before Old Age Comes (12:2-5) 
3. Live Your Life for God Before Death Comes (12:6-7) 
4. Live Your Life for God Because it is the Only Life that is NOT Wasted (12:8-14) 
 
“But whatever you do, find the God-centered, Christ-exalting, Biblesaturated 
passion of your life, and find your way to say it and live 
for it and die for it. And you will make a difference that lasts. You 
will not waste your life.” 
― John Piper, Don't Waste Your Life

What is our take away from the "Preacher" of Ecclesiastes knowing that we were all made to worship?
1. Live Your Life for God While You're Young (11:9-12:1)
2. Live Your Life for God Before Old Age Comes (12:2-5)
3. Live Your Life for God Before Death Comes (12:6-7)
4. Live Your Life for God Because it is the Only Life that is NOT Wasted (12:8-14)

“But whatever you do, find the God-centered, Christ-exalting, Biblesaturated
passion of your life, and find your way to say it and live
for it and die for it. And you will make a difference that lasts. You
will not waste your life.”
― John Piper, Don't Waste Your Life

Made to Worship (Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:14) Pastor Bryan Wise

Paul desired 3 right responses from the church: 
1) Know that God is Sovereign over the Church 
2) Embrace that Spiritual Gifts are Essential for the Church 
3) Value the Supremacy of Christ’s love in the Church

Paul desired 3 right responses from the church:
1) Know that God is Sovereign over the Church
2) Embrace that Spiritual Gifts are Essential for the Church
3) Value the Supremacy of Christ’s love in the Church

The Church is Awesome (1 Corinthians 12:28-31) Pastor Bryan Wise

By God’s grace we will embrace these truths and operate in the unmistakable power of the Holy Spirit: 
 
1.The Trinity is Active and Unified in Gifting Believers for Ministry (v.4-6). 
2.The Holy Spirit Empowers Every One for Everyone (v.7-10). 
3.The Holy Spirit Assigns gifts to believers as HE sees fit (v.11).

By God’s grace we will embrace these truths and operate in the unmistakable power of the Holy Spirit:

1.The Trinity is Active and Unified in Gifting Believers for Ministry (v.4-6).
2.The Holy Spirit Empowers Every One for Everyone (v.7-10).
3.The Holy Spirit Assigns gifts to believers as HE sees fit (v.11).

Unity and Diversity Spiritual Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)

By God's Grace I will make right choices when I... 
1. Resolve to always do what is helpful and constructive (v.23) 
2. Seek the good of others over and above the good for myself (v.24) 
3. Rest in God's Providence when sharing the Gospel (vv.25-30) 
4. Do everything for God's glory (v.31) 
5. Choose to not be offensive to others (v.32) 
6. Seek the Salvation of many (v.33) 
7. Follow the Christ-exalting Leader (v.11:1)

By God's Grace I will make right choices when I...
1. Resolve to always do what is helpful and constructive (v.23)
2. Seek the good of others over and above the good for myself (v.24)
3. Rest in God's Providence when sharing the Gospel (vv.25-30)
4. Do everything for God's glory (v.31)
5. Choose to not be offensive to others (v.32)
6. Seek the Salvation of many (v.33)
7. Follow the Christ-exalting Leader (v.11:1)

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