Messages 2019
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Celebrating Advent & Worshiping Our Triune God
Topical Messages * December 2019
God Provides
Topical Message * by Elder Mike Haltom * Matthew 2:1ff * Sermon Notes * 12-29-19
The Indwelling Spirit & the Blessings of Adoption
Message #3 * Galatians 4:4-7 * Sermon Notes * 12-22-19
The Virgin Birth & the God who is with Us
Message #2 * Matthew 1:18-25 * Sermon Notes * 12-15-19
The Father's Love & the Son He has Sent
Message #1 * 1 John 4:14 * Sermon Notes * 12-08-19
Rest, Obedience & the Voice of God
Topical Message * by Jared Anderson (Reach Global Missionary) * 12-01-19
The Book of 2 Timothy
September through November 2019
Kingdom-Empowered Security & Gospel-Centered Glory
Message #9 * 2 Timothy 4:9-22 * Sermon Notes * 11-24-19
Preaching the Word & Being Awarded the Crown
Message #8 * 2 Timothy 4:1-8 * Sermon Notes * 11-17-19
Godly Living & the God-breathed Scriptures
Message #7 * 2 Timothy 3:10-17 * Sermon Notes * 11-10-19
Understanding the Times & Living Faithfully
Message #6 * 2 Timothy 3:1-9 * Sermon Notes * 11-03-19
Being Godly Vessels & Servants of the Lord
Message #5 * 2 Timothy 2:20-26 * Sermon Notes * 10-27-19
Approved unto God
Message #4 * 2 Timothy 2:14-19 * Sermon Notes * 10-20-19
Faithful, Gospel-driven Ministry
Message #3 * 2 Timothy 2:1-13 * Sermon Notes * 10-13-19
Our Faithfulness to the Gospel & Christ's Life-transforming Power
Message #2 * 2 Timothy 1:8-18 * Sermon Notes * 10-06-19
Embracing God's Promise of Life thru Timothy-like Faith
Message #1 * 2 Timothy 1:1-7 * Sermon Notes * 09-29-19
Topical Messages
September 2019
Embracing Biblical Civility, Citizenship & Justice
Topical Message * Matthew 5:13-16 * Sermon Notes * 09-22-19
Lessons Learned from Sampson
Topical Message * by Elder Clarence Williams * 09-15-19 (Sermon did not get recorded)
Red Flags of Disobedience
Topical Message * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 1 Samuel 15:1-22 * 09-08-19
Pain & Suffering: If God is so Loving then Why is Life so Painful?
Topical Message * by Elder Mike Haltom * 09-01-19
Topical Messages * December 2019
God Provides
Topical Message * by Elder Mike Haltom * Matthew 2:1ff * Sermon Notes * 12-29-19
The Indwelling Spirit & the Blessings of Adoption
Message #3 * Galatians 4:4-7 * Sermon Notes * 12-22-19
The Virgin Birth & the God who is with Us
Message #2 * Matthew 1:18-25 * Sermon Notes * 12-15-19
The Father's Love & the Son He has Sent
Message #1 * 1 John 4:14 * Sermon Notes * 12-08-19
Rest, Obedience & the Voice of God
Topical Message * by Jared Anderson (Reach Global Missionary) * 12-01-19
The Book of 2 Timothy
September through November 2019
Kingdom-Empowered Security & Gospel-Centered Glory
Message #9 * 2 Timothy 4:9-22 * Sermon Notes * 11-24-19
Preaching the Word & Being Awarded the Crown
Message #8 * 2 Timothy 4:1-8 * Sermon Notes * 11-17-19
Godly Living & the God-breathed Scriptures
Message #7 * 2 Timothy 3:10-17 * Sermon Notes * 11-10-19
Understanding the Times & Living Faithfully
Message #6 * 2 Timothy 3:1-9 * Sermon Notes * 11-03-19
Being Godly Vessels & Servants of the Lord
Message #5 * 2 Timothy 2:20-26 * Sermon Notes * 10-27-19
Approved unto God
Message #4 * 2 Timothy 2:14-19 * Sermon Notes * 10-20-19
Faithful, Gospel-driven Ministry
Message #3 * 2 Timothy 2:1-13 * Sermon Notes * 10-13-19
Our Faithfulness to the Gospel & Christ's Life-transforming Power
Message #2 * 2 Timothy 1:8-18 * Sermon Notes * 10-06-19
Embracing God's Promise of Life thru Timothy-like Faith
Message #1 * 2 Timothy 1:1-7 * Sermon Notes * 09-29-19
Topical Messages
September 2019
Embracing Biblical Civility, Citizenship & Justice
Topical Message * Matthew 5:13-16 * Sermon Notes * 09-22-19
Lessons Learned from Sampson
Topical Message * by Elder Clarence Williams * 09-15-19 (Sermon did not get recorded)
Red Flags of Disobedience
Topical Message * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 1 Samuel 15:1-22 * 09-08-19
Pain & Suffering: If God is so Loving then Why is Life so Painful?
Topical Message * by Elder Mike Haltom * 09-01-19
Eternity & the Glory of God
Topics: Kingdom, Salvation, Eternal Life & Heaven * August 2019
Being Heavenly Minded & Earthly Good
Message #4 * Revelation 21:1-8 * Sermon Notes * 08-25-19
Knowing Christ & Taking Hold of the Eternal Life
Message #3 * John 17:1-5 * Sermon Notes * 08-18-19 (Sermon did not get recorded)
Praising God & Rejoicing in Our Salvation
Message #2 * 1 Peter 1:3-10 * Sermon Notes * 08-11-19
Seeking, Proclaiming & Waiting for the Kingdom
Message #1 * Acts 28:30-31 * Sermon Notes * 08-04-19
Topical Messages on the Church
June & July 2019
Wisdom, Witnessing & Walking with Jesus
Education & the Church * Acts 4:13 * Sermon Notes * 07-28-19
Joyfully Obeying Christ's Command to Baptize
Water Baptism & the Church * Matthew 28:16-20 * Sermon Notes * 07-21-19
(For additional study see: Water Baptism Study Guide)
Singing as a Christ-centered Church
Music & the Church * Colossians 3:16-17 * Sermon Notes * 07-14-19
Gospel-driven Submission, Servanthood & Citizenship
Government & the Church * 1 Peter 2:13-17 * Sermon Notes * 07-07-19
Living as Faithful Witnesses for Christ (no audio available)
Evangelism & the Church * Acts 1:6-8 * Sermon Notes * 06-30-19
Glorifying God by Multiplying Transformational Churches among all People
Our EFCA Mission * Romans 16:25-27 * Sermon Notes * 06-23-19
The Church - What is it?
Topical Message * by Elder Mike Haltom * Sermon Notes * 06-16-19
Pentecost
Topical Message * by Elder Clarence Williams * Acts 2:5-21 * 06-09-19
Relationship vs Ritual
Topical Message * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 1 Samuel 4:1-11 * 06-02-19
Topics: Kingdom, Salvation, Eternal Life & Heaven * August 2019
Being Heavenly Minded & Earthly Good
Message #4 * Revelation 21:1-8 * Sermon Notes * 08-25-19
Knowing Christ & Taking Hold of the Eternal Life
Message #3 * John 17:1-5 * Sermon Notes * 08-18-19 (Sermon did not get recorded)
Praising God & Rejoicing in Our Salvation
Message #2 * 1 Peter 1:3-10 * Sermon Notes * 08-11-19
Seeking, Proclaiming & Waiting for the Kingdom
Message #1 * Acts 28:30-31 * Sermon Notes * 08-04-19
Topical Messages on the Church
June & July 2019
Wisdom, Witnessing & Walking with Jesus
Education & the Church * Acts 4:13 * Sermon Notes * 07-28-19
Joyfully Obeying Christ's Command to Baptize
Water Baptism & the Church * Matthew 28:16-20 * Sermon Notes * 07-21-19
(For additional study see: Water Baptism Study Guide)
Singing as a Christ-centered Church
Music & the Church * Colossians 3:16-17 * Sermon Notes * 07-14-19
Gospel-driven Submission, Servanthood & Citizenship
Government & the Church * 1 Peter 2:13-17 * Sermon Notes * 07-07-19
Living as Faithful Witnesses for Christ (no audio available)
Evangelism & the Church * Acts 1:6-8 * Sermon Notes * 06-30-19
Glorifying God by Multiplying Transformational Churches among all People
Our EFCA Mission * Romans 16:25-27 * Sermon Notes * 06-23-19
The Church - What is it?
Topical Message * by Elder Mike Haltom * Sermon Notes * 06-16-19
Pentecost
Topical Message * by Elder Clarence Williams * Acts 2:5-21 * 06-09-19
Relationship vs Ritual
Topical Message * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 1 Samuel 4:1-11 * 06-02-19
Victorious Christian Living
Topical Mini-Series * May 2019
God's Promise & Our Calling
Message #3 * Jeremiah 29:1-15 * Sermon Notes * 05-26-19
God's Comfort & Our Sufferings
Message #2 * 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 * Sermon Notes * 05-19-19
God's Provision & Our Contentment
Message #1 * Philippians 4:10-20 * Sermon Notes * 05-12-19
Rejoicing, Praying & Thanksgiving
Topical Message * 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 * Sermon Notes * 05-05-19
Psalms 1
Topical Message by Elder Kurt Anderson * Psalms 1 * Sermon Notes * 04-28-19
Easter Weekend
Friday, April 19th & Sunday, April 21st, 2019
Knowing Christ, His Resurrection Power and the Fellowship of His Sufferings
Easter Sunday * Philippians 3:7-11 * Sermon Notes * 04-21-19
Good Friday Message
by Elder Mike Haltom * Luke 22:40-44 * Sermon Notes * 04-19-19
Testimony by Charlotte Sue
Good Friday Service * 04-19-19
The Book of James
Sermon Series * January to April 2019
Believing in the Power of Prayer: and Living Accordingly
Message #12 * James 5:13-20 * Sermon Notes * 04-14-19
Testimony by Sharon Spriester
James 5:13-16 * 04-14-19
Living Patiently until Our Lord Returns
Message #11 * James 5:7-12 * Sermon Notes * 04-07-19
Taking to Heart God's Warnings & Judgments Regarding the Rich
Message #10 * James 4:13-5:6 * Sermon Notes * 03-31-19
1 Samuel 24
Topical Message * by Elder Clarence Williams * 03-24-19
Humbling Ourselves Before the Lord: in Overcoming Spiritual Adultery
Message #9 * James 4:1-12 * Sermon Notes * 03-17-19
Embracing the Wisdom from Above
Message #8 * James 3:13-18 * Sermon Notes * 03-10-19
Taming the Untameable Tongue
Message #7 * James 3:1-12 * Sermon Notes * 03-03-19
Are We Walking the Talk?
Message #6 * James 2:14-26 * Sermon Notes * 02-24-19
Embracing True Christianity or Showing Favoritism?
Message #5 * James 2:1-13 * Sermon Notes * 02-17-19
True Christianity: Being Hearers & Doers of the Word
Message #4 * James 1:19-27 * Sermon Notes * 02-10-19
Remaining Steadfast Under Trial: as Beloved Believers who Love God
Message #3 * James 1:12-18 * Sermon Notes * 02-03-19
God's Wisdom for the Trials of Life
Message #2 * James 1:5-12 * Sermon Notes * 01-27-19
Counting it All Joy: amidst Trials of Various Kinds
Message #1 * James 1:1-4 * Sermon Notes * 01-20-19
Devoted to Prayer & a Godly Witness
Topical Message * Colossians 4:2-6 * Sermon Notes * 01-20-19
1 John 5:13-21
Topical Message by Elder Mike Haltom * 01-06-19
Topical Mini-Series * May 2019
God's Promise & Our Calling
Message #3 * Jeremiah 29:1-15 * Sermon Notes * 05-26-19
God's Comfort & Our Sufferings
Message #2 * 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 * Sermon Notes * 05-19-19
God's Provision & Our Contentment
Message #1 * Philippians 4:10-20 * Sermon Notes * 05-12-19
Rejoicing, Praying & Thanksgiving
Topical Message * 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 * Sermon Notes * 05-05-19
Psalms 1
Topical Message by Elder Kurt Anderson * Psalms 1 * Sermon Notes * 04-28-19
Easter Weekend
Friday, April 19th & Sunday, April 21st, 2019
Knowing Christ, His Resurrection Power and the Fellowship of His Sufferings
Easter Sunday * Philippians 3:7-11 * Sermon Notes * 04-21-19
Good Friday Message
by Elder Mike Haltom * Luke 22:40-44 * Sermon Notes * 04-19-19
Testimony by Charlotte Sue
Good Friday Service * 04-19-19
The Book of James
Sermon Series * January to April 2019
Believing in the Power of Prayer: and Living Accordingly
Message #12 * James 5:13-20 * Sermon Notes * 04-14-19
Testimony by Sharon Spriester
James 5:13-16 * 04-14-19
Living Patiently until Our Lord Returns
Message #11 * James 5:7-12 * Sermon Notes * 04-07-19
Taking to Heart God's Warnings & Judgments Regarding the Rich
Message #10 * James 4:13-5:6 * Sermon Notes * 03-31-19
1 Samuel 24
Topical Message * by Elder Clarence Williams * 03-24-19
Humbling Ourselves Before the Lord: in Overcoming Spiritual Adultery
Message #9 * James 4:1-12 * Sermon Notes * 03-17-19
Embracing the Wisdom from Above
Message #8 * James 3:13-18 * Sermon Notes * 03-10-19
Taming the Untameable Tongue
Message #7 * James 3:1-12 * Sermon Notes * 03-03-19
Are We Walking the Talk?
Message #6 * James 2:14-26 * Sermon Notes * 02-24-19
Embracing True Christianity or Showing Favoritism?
Message #5 * James 2:1-13 * Sermon Notes * 02-17-19
True Christianity: Being Hearers & Doers of the Word
Message #4 * James 1:19-27 * Sermon Notes * 02-10-19
Remaining Steadfast Under Trial: as Beloved Believers who Love God
Message #3 * James 1:12-18 * Sermon Notes * 02-03-19
God's Wisdom for the Trials of Life
Message #2 * James 1:5-12 * Sermon Notes * 01-27-19
Counting it All Joy: amidst Trials of Various Kinds
Message #1 * James 1:1-4 * Sermon Notes * 01-20-19
Devoted to Prayer & a Godly Witness
Topical Message * Colossians 4:2-6 * Sermon Notes * 01-20-19
1 John 5:13-21
Topical Message by Elder Mike Haltom * 01-06-19
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To listen to a message, click on the sermon title & the message will begin playing.
To download a message (mp3), right click (or hold down) on the title & select "Save Link As"
(or "Save Target As") and then select "Save" and the message should begin downloading.
Additional Help
1) To print sermon notes correctly, you might have to select "Landscape" in printer settings before printing or download the sermon notes first & then print. 2) Downloading a sermon as an mp3 file should work in Chrome, Firefox or Explorer, but it may not work in the Edge browser (if this option doesn't work in one browser try another one). 3) To right click using touch screen hold down on the title until the options pop up. Note: Sermons are preached by Pastor Marcus Johnson unless noted otherwise. Our other Elders will preach about once/month as well.
