Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Why We Worship the Way We Do
Text: Nehemiah 8:1-12
Theme: Our Liturgy: God Speaks to Us

Worship = my responds to God's worth.
Liturgy = the order of the service.

God speaks to us in...

One: ...the Call to Worship: a call for unity, focus, and praise.

Two: ...Scripture Reading: God has spoken with living words.

Three: ...Preaching: the explanation of, and exultation in, God and His work.

Four: ...Meditation: be still and know who God is.

Five: ...Benediction: a good word of sustaining truth.

Present your bodies a living sacrifice...which is your spiritual worship ~ Romans 12:1

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Back to the Bible
Text: Psalm 19
Theme: An Exercise in Psalm 19

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: New Year's Focus
Text: Psalm 119:18
Theme: Read this one verse to better read the whole Bible

As you come to God's Word, know this

One: Open my eyes - God gives spiritual understanding.

Two: that I may behold - Beholding is an individual act.

Three: wonderous things - God's Word reveals wonderful truth.

Four: out of your law - The Bible is absolute authority.

Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderous things out of your law. Psalm 119:18

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Back to the Bible
Text: Isaiah 8, 51
Theme: Back to the Bible

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Christmas in Micah
Text: The Prophecy of Micah
Theme: Christmas is the gift of Christ's rule

The rule of Jesus Christ is described in terms of

One: Lordship so that we would understand service

Two: Relationship so that we would understand belonging

Three: Power so that we would understand strength

Three: Shepherding so that we would understand care

Three: Greatness so that we would understand peace

He will save his people from their sins ~ Matthew 1:21

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Christmas in Micah
Text: The Prophecy of Micah
Theme: Christmas is the Gift of Rescue.

Key elements of a rescue.

One: Captives...

Two: ...taken by an enemy...

Three: ...that is raided...

Four: ...by a hero..

Five: ...with success...

He will save his people from their sins ~ Matthew 1:21

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Christmas in Micah
Text: The Prophecy of Micah
Theme: Christmas Is the Gift of Righteousness

One: The Lack of Righteousness

• Multiple indictments of unrighteousness
• Multiple predictions of disaster

Two: The Source of Righteousness

• God
• God's revealed standard

Three: The Transfer of Righteousness

• Our sin is met by God's forgiveness.
• God cleanses, forgives, and defends His people.

He will save his people from their sins ~ Matthew 1:21

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: The Fear of Man that Lays a Snare
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Should We Care at All About What People Think?

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 4:20-23
Theme: How should we respond to the letter of Philippians?

One: We worship because God is Faithful

Two: We fellowship because we are God's family.

Three: We hope because God's kingdom is advancing.

Four: We endure because Christ is sufficient.

Five: We rejoice because our faith is anchored in all of the above.

Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ ~ Philippians 1:27

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: The Fear of Man that Lays a Snare
Text: Isaiah 8
Theme: The Remedy of the Fear of Man Part 4

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 4:14-20
Theme: Giving is Gain.

My giving...

One: ...participates in both need and reward.

• Help for the receiver's need
• Gain to the giver's account

Two: ...is directed to both others and God.

• v.16 - you sent me help
• v.18 - the gifts you sent...an offering to God.

Three: ...includes both sacrifice and security.

• v.18 - full payment and sacrifice
• v.19 - giving, but gaining

Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ ~ Philippians 1:27

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 4:10-13
Theme: You Must Learn to be Content

One: Contentment is a conversation about faith.

Two: Contentment is aided by others who care.

Three: Contentment is applied to poverty and prosperity.

Four: Contentment is a mark of spiritual maturity.

Five: Contentment is fuled by the sufficiency of Christ.

Conclusion: Contentment is faith in the goodness of God to provide all you need to do the will of God, regardless of prosperity or ease.

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: The Fear of Man that Lays a Snare
Text: Various Passages
Theme: The Remedy of the Fear of Man Part 3

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 4:8-9
Theme: Biblical Thinking for Godly Living

One: "Think about these things"
*The process: intentional consideration or counting that leads to a conclusion.
*The content: the virtues of God.

Two: "Practice these things."
*The process: to _ repeatedly and habitually
*The content: the _ from God

Three: See the promise.
*A renewing of the mind leads to a _ of the life.
*beliefe determines behavior.

Four: Hear the promise.
*The promise of His presence.
*The comfort of His peace.

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: The Fear of Man That Leads to a Snare
Text: Various Passages
Theme: The Remedy of the Fear of Man Part 2

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 4:4-7
Theme: Are you guarded by peace?

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: The Fear of Man that Leads to a Snare
Text: Various Passages
Theme: The Remedy for the Fear of Man

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 4:2-3
Theme: Work at unity in the church.

One: Unity defined as...agreement in the Lord.

Two: Unity aimed at...gospel mission.

Three: Unity bolstered by...mutual help.

Four: Unity built on...eternal life.

Five: Unity threatened by...me and you.

Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ ~ Philippians 1:27

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: The Fear of Man that Lays a Snare
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Examples from Scripture of the Fear of Man

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 4:1
Theme: Stand firm

One: Therefore - a strong argument

Two: my brothers - a common bond

Three: whom I love and long for - a meaningful relationship

Four: my joy and my crown - an eternal prize

Five: stand firm in the Lord

• Against the enemies of the Lord
• By the grace of the Lord
• Through faith in the Lord
• In the strength of the Lord
• On the word of the Lord

Six: beloved - _-based love

Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of of Christ ~ Philippians 1:27