Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Peter
Text: 2 Peter 2:1-3
Theme: You Must Recognize and Reject False Teachers

One: How to Recognize False Teachers:

• They contaminate truth.
• They undermine Lordship.
• They minimize sensuality.
• They promote self.

Two: Why Reject False Teachers:

• They slander the gospel.
• They face certain ruin.

Conclusion:

• Know the truth.
• Stand for truth.

...there will be false teachers among you... ~ 2 Peter 2:1

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Peter
Text: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Theme: Give Your Attention to the Bible

One: The Bible is true.

Two: The Bible is God's voice.

• God, through a prophetic voice
• God, through an audible voice
• God, through an apostolic voice

Three: The Bible is light for the darkness

Four: The Bible is hope for the hardships.

You will do well to pay attention.... ~ 2 Peter 1:19

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Peter
Text: 2 Peter 1:12-15
Theme: Be a "Reminder" of What it Means to Imitate Christ.

One: The Essence of Reminders

Two: The Reason for Reminders

Three: The Consistency of Reminders

Four: The Content of Reminders

Five: The Intensity of Reminders

Six: The Urgency of Reminders

Seven: The Legacy of Reminders

I intend always to remind you of these qualities... ~ 2 Peter 1:12

Speaker: Adam Godhsall
Series: 2 Peter
Text: 2 Peter 1:5-11
Theme: Because Christ Has Given Us Everything We Need for Godly Living, We Must Pursue Godly Living.

One: The Pursuit Itself

• Diligent effort: commanded and enabled
• In sanctification, we cooperate by God's grace with his purpose to conform us to the character of Jesus.

Two: The Pursuit of Godly Living

• A constant pursuit of...
• Faith → virtue → knowledge → self-control → steadfastness → godliness → brotherly affection → love

Three: The Benefits of Pursuing Godly Living

• The accomplishment of God's purpose
• The acknowledgement of saving grace
• The assurance of full sanctification
• The anticipation of eternal acceptance

For if these qualities are yours... ~ 2 Peter 1:8

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Peter
Text: 2 Peter 1:3-4
Theme: In Christ, We Have All We Need to Live the Christian Life

One: God gives everything necessary for life and godliness...

• Salvation - repentance and faith for a rescue from sin and to _
• Sanctification - God's continued work of transforming us to the character of Jesus

Two: ...through the knowledge of Christ...

Three: ...as known through the promises...

Four: ...so that we can be holy in sinful world.

Conclusion

• Believe that you lack nothing.
• Pursue knowing Christ.
• Rehearse the promises.
• Choose to do right.

All things that pertain to life and godliness ~ 2 Peter 1:3

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Peter
Text: 2 Peter 1:1-2
Theme: We must treasure God's gift of knowing Christ.

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Luke 24:27
Theme: You should know the story of the Bible Part 4

The New Testament (Covenant)

One: The Gospels: the introduction of the person and work of Jesus Christ

Two: Acts: the proclamation of the person and work of Jesus Christ

Three: The Epistles: The explanation of the person and work of Jesus Christ

Four: Revelation: the consummation of the person and work of Jesus Christ

Conclusion

• The OT is the anticipation of Christ.
• The NT is the manifestation of Christ.
• The Bible is the story of God's purpose in Christ.

For all the promises of God find their "Yes" in Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Luke 24:27
Theme: You Should Know the Story of the Bible: Part 3

The Books of Prophecy

One: The Content

• Preaching
• Prediction

Two: The Issue = Loyalty

• To God
• To the covenant

Three: The Function = to prepare us for a perfect prophet with a perfect message.

Conclusion

• Overall, the Old Testament is anticipation.
• The Old Testament is the anticipation of the person and work of Jesus Christ.

For all the promises of God find their "Yes" in Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview 2 of 4
Text: Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
Theme: You should know the story of the Bible: part 2

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Luke 24:27
Theme: Part 1 - You should know the story of the Bible

One: The content of the Books of the Law

• Law
• Sacrifices

Two: The issue of the Books of the Law

• Holiness
• God is Holy and man is sinful.

Three: The function of the Books of the Law

• To prepare us for a perfect priest with a perfect sacrifice.
• To create a longing for a better covenant.

For all the promises of God fine their "Yes" in Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Christmas
Text: Matthew 1:18-25
Theme: Choosing Wisely Is Not Always Easy, but It Is Possible

One: This troubled life is marked by difficult decisions.

Two: Our righteousness is revealed, exercised, and honed in the valley of decision.

Three: We are not without light for our path.

Four: God is always at work in our distress for our good and for his glory.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

and do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make straight your paths.

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~ Proverbs 3:5-6

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Christmas
Text: Matthew 1:1-12
Theme: Wisdom Calls for a Life of Worship

One: A life of worship begins with revelation from God.

Two: A life of worship is sustained by desire for God.

Three: A life of worship is marked by humility.

Four: A life of worship is expressed by giving to God.

Five: A life of worship is expressed by giving to God.

We have come to worship him ~ Matthew 2:2

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18
Theme: You Can Live in Christmas-Promised Peace

One: God-sourced peace

Two: Circumstance-transcending peace

Three: Relationally-experienced peace

Four: Truth-anchored peace

Five: Grace-enabled peace

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15
Theme: Demonstrate Faithfulness by Rejecting Laziness in Your Daily Work Ethic

One: Laziness...is a bad influence.

Two: Laziness...needs a good example.

Three: Laziness...suffers a practical consequence.

Four: Laziness...warrants a firm instruction.

Five: Laziness...can be exchanged for faithfulness.

If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Thanksgiving
Text: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22
Theme: Your Faith Must Fight with Thanksgiving

One: Faith...in the midst of fear.

Two: Faith...anchored to God's faithfulness.

Three: Faith...in the face of the unknown.

Four: Faith...in God's kingdom agenda.

Five: Faith...in God's words.

Six: Faith...to fight with thanksgiving.

Seven: Faith...that produces triumphant joy.

"We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you" ~ 2 Chronicles 20:12

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be faithful until Christ returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:5
Theme: Pray that our hearts would be directed to God's heart

Who do we pray this for?

• For those who are growing, but need to grow more.
• For those who are facing opposition, but are hoping in the ultimate victory of Jesus.
• For those who are alarmed by the prevalent evil, but desire to stand for good.
• For those who are aiming at obedience, but are in need of God's establishing and guarding.

Why do we pray this?

• Because of distracted hearts.
• Because of wandering hearts.

What is the desired outcome of this prayer?

• To know God's love...and to love him.
• To know Christ's steadfastness...and to follow him.

Conclusion: "Lord, direct _________'s heart to your love and faithfulness."

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-4
Theme: The Lord is faithful.

Because the Lord is faithful...

One: ...You can rightly view a faithless culture.

Two: ...You can firmly stand in your faith.

Three: ...You cdan confidently rest in the Lord's keeping.

Four: ...You can faithfully live in biblical obedience.

...but the Lord is faithful. He will establish you... ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalnonians 3:1-2
Theme: Faithfulness in spreading the truth

4 Questions that call for Faithfulness in spreading Truth

Question 1: Are you embracing—by conviction—the necessity of prayer?

Question 2: Are you communicating—by word and walk—the authority of God's Truth?

Question 3: Are you hoping—by God's promise—in the gospel's life-transforming power?

Question 4: Are you ready—by God's grace—to face opposition?

...pray...that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored... ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:2

Speaker: Daniel Moorehead
Series: Reformation Sunday
Text: 1 Kings 16:29-33; 17:1-5; 18:20-41; 19:17-18
Theme: Faithfulness: Our Roles May Vary

One: Look at a stage set with sin.

Two: Look at four faithful roles

Three: Look at how we ought to live

Moreover, it is required of stwards that they be found faithful ~ 1 Timothy 4:2

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
Theme: Christians Must Be Confident in the Face of Apostasy.

One: Clearly see salvation. (What God has done.)

• You were loved, chosen, & called
• You were set apart by the Spirit
• You believed the gospel
• You share in Christ's glory

Two: Firmly believe truth. (What God has said.)

• Because of your firm foundation...
• ...keep on clinging...
• ...to God's revealed word.

Three: Boldy pursue godliness. (What God is doing.)

• Inwardly rejoice in the kindness of God
• Outwardly reflect the character of God

But we give thanks...because God chose you as the first fruits to be saved... ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:13