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: Christmas
Text: Matthew 1-2, Luke 2
Theme: When Did the Wise Men Come?

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: Secret Things
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Secret Power Part 2

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: Secret Things
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Secret Power

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: Thanksgiving
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Praying With Thanksgiving

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: Secret Things
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Secret Agendas Part 2

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: Adam Godshall
Series: Secret Things
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Secret Agendas

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Reformation Sunday
Text: Various Passages
Theme: The Reformation and Church History

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

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Secret Things
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Secret Keeping

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Theme: Don't Be Unsettled when Unbelievers Reject Christian Faith and Its Foundation of Biblical Truth

One: What is apostasy?

• to depart; to forsake; to rebel against.
• Someone who before claimed he was a Christian is now saying he is not a Christian anymomre.

Two: A Biblical Anchor: true believers will never fully or finally fall away from the faith.

Three: The Biblical Explanation: the realization that a person was never truly transformed by the gospel.

• The Visible Church = as Christians see it; those who claim to be Christian and give evidence of it.
• The Invisible Church = as God sees it; those who repent & believe in Jesus as Savior and Lord
• Examples of apostasy: Judas and Demas

Four: What should characterize our response to apostasy?

• Humility
• Prayer
• Truth

...they refused to love the truth and be saved ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:10

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Secret Things
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Secret Service

Speaker: Adam Goshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Chris Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Theme: Amid the uncertainty of the "end times," be faithful until Jesus comes

One: You can be certain that the Devil is at work in the world.

• His work is characterized by deception, rebellion, & lawlessness.
• The believer is tempted with confusion & concern.
• The unbeliever is tempted to embrace lies & to enjoy evil.

Two: You can be certain that Jesus is coming in total victory.

• God is in control of present victory.
• God is control of future vicroty.

Applications:

• Resist evil with holiness.
• Resist discouragement with hope.

Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ...let no one deceive you in any way... ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3