“An Invitation to Joyful and Thankful Praise” (Psalm 100)
Sermon Preached by : Micah Anglo Title: An Invitation to Joyful and Thankful Praise Text : Psalm 100
“Worthy of Praise” (Psalm 115)
Title: “Worthy of Praise” Text: Psalm 115 Speaker: Jonathan Polk
“Where Else Can We Go?” (John 6:66-71)
Title: “Where Else Can We Go?” Text: John 6:66-71 Speaker: Micah Anglo Summary: Though many of His followers stopped following Him, Jesus now turns to the twelve in order to test the genuine nature of their faith. In this passage, we learn of three types of disciples that teach us about a true discipleship whose […]
Where Is Your Allegiance? (John 6:59-65)
Sermon Preached by : Micah Anglo Title: Where Is Your Allegiance? Text : John 6:59-65 Summary: As Jesus turns now to His followers to test their allegiance. Some will find it difficult to accept and others will believe in the One who grants life. This passage offers us two imperatives that will test our allegiance […]
“Eating the True Bread and Blood” (John 6:52-58)
Sermon Preached by : Micah Anglo Title: Eating the True Bread and Blood Text: John 6:52-58 Summary: Jesus addresses the unbelief of those who oppose Him and instruct them to believe by accepting His true person and work of salvation. These four questions will help us check if we are truly partaking of the true […]
“Eat and Believe” (John 6:46-51)
Sermon Preached by : Micah Anglo Title: Eat and Believe Text : John 6:46-51 Christ’s conversation with the unbelieving Jewish people reminds us to embrace two righteous responses to Jesus as the Bread of Life. I. Believe in the Bread of Christ (vv. 46-47) A. Believe in the One who sees God (v. 46) B. […]
“From Grumbling to Learning” (John 6:41-45)
Title: “From Grumbling to Learning” Text: John 6:41-45 As the crowd resisted Jesus’ offer to satisfy them as the bread of life, their grumbling gives us two commands to obey if we are to accept the true identity of Jesus Christ in our lives. I. Stop Grumbling Against Jesus (vv.41-43) a. The Grumbling (v.41) b. […]
“The Kind of Life Jesus Provides” (John 6:36-40)
Title: “The Kind of Life Jesus Provides” Text: John 6:36-40 Speaker: Pastor Micah We’re presented with two types of responses to the Bread of Life: rejection or belief. Jesus describes the kind of life that He provides for His followers who believe in Him. He secures for them a resurrected life that endures throughout eternity. […]
“The Mistakes of the Materially-Minded” (John 6:30-35)
“The Mistakes of the Materially-Minded” John 6:30-35 Preacher: Pastor Micah Jesus continues His Bread of Life discourse and addresses the people who are still skeptical about Him. We learn about four mistakes that materially-minded people make and how all men are in need of believing in Christ, the True Bread of Life, in order to […]
“Pursuing the Right Work” (John 6:22-29)
Title: Pursuing the Right Work Text : John 6:22-29 We learn of three cautions to take to heart as we avoid the wrong motives in pursuing Christ and embrace the righteous pursuit of Christ in true faith. 1. Don’t Work for Your Appetites (6:22-26) 2. Don’t Work for Temporary Things (6:27) 3. Don’t Work the […]
“The Savior’s Assurance in the Storm” (John 6:16-21)
Title: The Savior’s Assurance in the Storm Text : John 6: 16-21 Why Christians can have confidence in Christ during fearful, uncertain, and dangerous times: 1. Jesus Sees Us in the Storm (vv. 16-19a) 2. Jesus Reassures Us in the Storm (vv. 19b-20) 3. Jesus Brings Us Out of the Storm (v.21)
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“The Need for True Worship” (John 4:1-26)
Title: “The Need for True Worship” Text : John 4:1-26
“Best Beginnings: The Eternal Word of God” (John 1:1-2)
Title: “Best Beginnings: The Eternal Word of God” (John 1:1-2) Text: John 1:1-2 Speaker: Pastor Micah Anglo August 15, 2021
A Happy Ending (Habakkuk 3:18-19)
Three commands that help us fight for happiness in hard times. In Hard Times Rejoice in the Lord (v. 18) In Hard Times Find Strength in the Lord (v. 19) In Hard Times Sing to the Lord (v. 19)
What to Do When Everything Is Terrible (Habakkuk 3:16-17)
What does God provide for His people in hopeless situations? Our Rest in Distress (v. 16) Our Joy in Deficiency (v. 17)
When God’s Anger Delivers God’s People (Habakkuk 3:12-15)
How does God’s anger work towards the salvation of His people? God’s Anger and the Nations (v. 12) God’s Anger and Salvation (v. 13a) God’s Anger and Humiliation (v. 13b-14) God’s Anger and Redemption (v. 15)
God’s Glorious Conquest (Habakkuk 3:8-11)
What do we know about this glorious God? This Angry God Saves His People (v. 8) This Ready God Fights for His People (v. 9a) This Powerful God Employs His Creation (vv. 9b – 11)
God Answers with His Glorious Appearance, Part 2 (Habakkuk 3:5-7)
God displays four truths in His coming 1. God Displays Painful Judgment (v. 5) 2. God Displays a Powerful Presence (v. 6a) 3. God Displays His Permanent Ways (v. 6b) 4. God Displays a Paralyzing Fear (v. 7)
God Answers with His Glorious Appearance, Part 1 (Habakkuk 3:3-4)
Habakkuk 3:3-4 Pastor Micah Anglo 1. God’s Arrival as a Preservation (v. 3a) 2. God’s Arrival as a Permeation (v. 3b) 3. God’s Arrival as a Presentation (v. 4a) 4. God’s Arrival as a Protection (v. 4b)
A Prayer for Intervention (Habakkuk 3:1-2)
In response to God’s words. Habakkuk begins his prayer-song to God while requesting that God would intervene in this troubled season of life. God’s people may pray for God to remember His covenant promises in the midst of turmoil and trust that God will bring salvation to them.
Instructions for Faithful Service (Part 2)
This passage teaches Christians about the proper principles that guide faithful Christian service.
A Depraved Manipulator: The Woes of the Unrighteous, Part 3 (Habakkuk 2:15-17)
God’s fourth pronouncement of judgement serves as a warning to the depraved manipulator of people. God will bring judgment to those who abuse others and seek to glorify themselves. The Christian finds hope in God’s righteousness and salvation, and desires to serve and to help others in light of the Gospel.
Instructions for Faithful Service
This passage provides Christians with the guidelines for proper gospel-centered service. Christians who aim to please God will remain focused on the four principles given in verses 6-8.
The Anatomy of a False Convert (Part 2)
This passage provides Christians with clarity on the reality of apostasy. In understanding where, how, and why apostasy happens helps Christians protect the integrity of the local church.
The Anatomy of a False Convert
In this passage, God gives an explanation for why people walk away from the faith (apostasy).
Congregational Conduct: On Serving God Together (Part 2)
This passage provides the two foundational truths that bind Christians together in their service to the Lord. Christian service must be rooted in our shared Gospel behavior and Gospel beliefs
Congregational Conduct: On Serving God Together
This passage provides the two foundational truths that bind Christians together in their service to the Lord. Christian service must be rooted in our shared Gospel behavior and Gospel beliefs.
Congregational Conduct: On Deacons (Part 3)
Congregational Conduct: On Deacons (Part 2)
This text provides churches with the criteria for choosing deacons. These qualifications reflect an individual’s character over their capability.
Congregational Conduct: On Deacons (Part 1)
This passage provides the church with the proper character qualifications for the office of deacon
A Vision for God’s Glory: The Woes of the Unrighteous (Part 2)
God’s third pronouncement of judgement serves as a lesson for all. A life built on sin and vanity works against its created purpose. But a life built for the glory of God serves its created purpose and will be confirmed in the end when His glory is recognized.
God’s Gift of Saving Grace
This passage teaches us that God gives the gift of grace which is seen in our salvation and sanctification.
A Vision for God’s Glory: Woes of the Unrighteous, Part 2 (Habakkuk 2:12-14)
Congregational Conduct: On Elders (Part 4)
Today, we’ll consider how the overseer sets an example to the flock for healthy interpersonal relationships (vv. 4-7). This section indicates that godliness manifests itself in more than just personal life, but also in how we relate to others.
The Woes of the Unrighteous, Part 1 (Habakkuk 2:6-11)
Congregational Conduct: on Elders (Part 3)
This text continues to provide churches with the proper biblical qualifications for the office of overseer. These qualifications are important because they strengthen the church and exemplify the faith to the members. Outline I. The Overseer’s Desire (v.1) II. The Overseer’s Godly Character (vv. 2-3) III. The Overseer’s Relationship with Others (vv. 4-7)
Congregational Conduct: On Elders (Part 2)
This passage provides churches with biblical qualifications for church elders. These qualifications focus on the man’s character as an example to the entire congregation for mature Christian living.
Are You Anchored by Faith (Habakkuk 2:4-5)
God contrasts the life of the proud person with the life of the righteous. The righteous man’s faith in God functions as an anchor for his life even in the midst of the trials.
Congregational Conduct: On Elders (Part 1)
This passage introduces us to the nature and qualifications of the office of elder. This is important because a biblical eldership is vital to every Christian’s spiritual growth and maturity.
Congregational Conduct: On Women (Part II)
This passage points women in the church towards a gospel-centered heart that leads to gospel-centered behavior.
Congregational Conduct: On Women (Part I)
This passage points women in the church towards a gospel-centered heart that leads to gospel-centered behavior.
Congregational Conduct: Men Who Pray
This passage teaches believers that healthy churches consist of holy men who are committed to the spiritual discipline of prayer.
Ebenezer: Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us
Outline I. The Participants in the Glorious Victory A. A Godly Leader B. A Repentant People C. A Miracle Working God II. A Tribute to God’s Faithfulness: Ebenezer A. A reminder of God’s faithfulness B. A reminder of God’s provision for our everyday strength […]
When God Answers You (Habakkuk 2:2-3)
A believer’s response to God when He answer their cries.
The Fruits of Justification
Summary Paul gives us two implication of being justified by faith, so that we can have security in this world as we wait for Christ’s return. Outline I. The Believer has Reconciliation with God (vv. 1-2a) II. The Believer has confidence (vv. 2b-5) A. Confidence Upon the Hope of Glory (v. 2b) B. Confidence Amidst […]
Congregational Conduct: Service for the Savior
Questions for Application 1. What is the purpose for our existence? 2. Based on this passage, do you serve because you’re saved or are you saved because you serve? 3. Where has God placed you to serve? What are your God-given gifts and how are you using them for the edification of God’s people? 4. […]
Let Us Sing to the Lord: The Importance of Congregational Singing
Congregational Conduct: The Christ Who Makes Prayer Possible (Part II)
The mediating work of Jesus Christ provides for us the confidence that our God hears our prayers and accepts our service. This passage provides four truths that ensure our prayers are heard and accepted before God.
Waiting on God in Wicked Times (Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:1)
True Faith in Perilous Times
Congregational Conduct: The Priority Of Prayer
The Tenth Commandment
The Seventh Commandment
The Sixth Commandment
The sixth commandment is not only about refraining from the violent act of murder, but it also reminds us of our Christian responsibility to express love towards other human beings. This commandment teaches us five truths about the values of human life and our God-given responsibility to protect it.
The Fifth Commandment
The fifth commandment begins the second table of the Law (love for your neighbor). Honoring your parents serves as a foundation for loving others since it highlights the first and most fundamental human relationship, the parent-to-child relationship. Obedience to the fifth commandment cannot occur independent from faith in Christ. It also requires we understand five key elements of the commandment.
The Fourth Commandment
What was the purpose of the Sabbath and the Lord’s Day?
The Third Commandment
The third commandment is relevant for how we live the Christian life today. A proper understanding of the third commandment produces a life that honors God in speech and action. By taking heed to these four principles Christians can grow in their faith and fulfill their God-given purpose to give Him glory.
The Second Commandment
In Deuteronomy 5:8-10, we will see 2 aspects of the Second Commandment that will lead us to a true and pure worship of Him.
The One And Only God
2019 Summer Series – The Ten Commandments Outline I. Introduction the Ten Commandments A. Clarifying Key Terms B. Clarifying the Ten Commandments and Salvation C. Clarifying the Profitability of the Ten Commandments II. The Purpose of the Ten Commandments A. The Law was Israel’s Rule and Reach to the Gentiles B. The […]
A Prophet’s Guide To Complaining (Habakkuk 1:2-4)
This passage teaches us how to trust in God when these difficult questions are left unanswered.
The Excellent Wife
This passage teaches us about the character and work of a godly woman. These virtues are to be admired, honored, recognized, and encouraged by godly men; and emulated, respected, and pursued by godly women.
Battling Betrayers (Part 2)
This passage reminds Christians of their responsibility to engage in the battle for purity. This fight for purity is not merely for the right beliefs of Christianity but for the right behaviors. We must diligently care for what other Christians preach and what they practice!
Battling Betrayers (Part 1)
This passage reminds Christians of their responsibility to engage in the battle for purity. This fight for purity is not merely for the right beliefs of Christianity but for the right behaviors. We must diligently care for what other Christians preach and what they practice!
Hope or Despair: The Ifs of the Resurrection
Paul gives a defense of the doctrine of resurrection by showing that a denial of such is a denial of a resurrected Christ, entailing its dangers, contradictions and absurdities, but in return, affirming it brings hope and joy to the believer.
The Grandeur of a God Who Saves
This passage continues Paul’s personal testimony. He continues to compare the true gospel and its impact on sinners such as himself with the gospel of the false teachers in Ephesus. The gospel of the false teachers produces immorality, but the true gospel saves and sanctifies sinners for the glory of God. This passage teaches us two truths about the true gospel.
Faith in Confusion: An Introduction to Habakkuk (Habakkuk 1:1)
The purpose of Habakkuk is to teach God’s people to embrace a faith that trusts in God in a time of injustice, questions, and confusion.
Services and Offerings: The Dangers of Cheap Worship
In light of God’s love for His people, Malachi is confronting and rebuking the priests, who were supposed to be God’s representative and worship leaders of Israel, in their lack of honor and reverence towards God. Evidenced by their complacency which resulted to the desecration of the altar and apathy towards God.
The First Faithful Saying
This text reminds Christians of the unmovable truths of the gospel that gave Paul his thanksgiving (1 Tim 1:12-14) and strengthens our confidence in Christ’s forgiveness (1 Tim 1:16-17). This passage contains two unmovable truths that glorify Christ and encourage our souls.
Gospel Gratitude For Gospel Change
Paul shows the difference between the true gospel and the errant gospels of the false teachers in Ephesus. This passage teaches Christians that the true gospel is not just about the mind, it is about the genuine change of heart that leads to a change in lifestyle. God’s love expressed in the gospel leads Paul to express true gratitude.
Let’s Do This Together: A Conclusion to Ephesians
Paul concludes Ephesians with a call to serve together as a Gospel community
The Lawful Use of the Law
The false teachers in Ephesus were inappropriately using the Law to skew basic gospel truths. Here, Paul sets the record straight by reminding the readers that the Law could not provide the righteousness necessary to stand before God. Instead, readers are reminded that our righteousness must come from Christ. These truths are important because they protect the church’s pursuit of holiness
Character vs. Corruption
This passage teaches today’s Christians that the growth and development of Christian love is the genuine result of God’s work in the life and service of the saint. Those who make a departure from the path that leads to love are exposed by their confident arrogance.
The Battle for Beliefs
This passage describes Paul’s instructions to Timothy for the church in Ephesus. Timothy is called to act on behalf of Paul in order to protect the church from opponents of His gospel.
By God’s People, For God’s People
This passage provides us the truths regarding the manner in which Christ protects and builds up the church which is the place of a Christian’s spiritual nourishment. In it, we see God building the church through faithful servants (Paul), committed disciples (Timothy), and His spiritual empowerment Outline I. Paul the Apostle (1 Tim 1:1) A. […]
Saints Who Stand: The Christian’s Spiritual Warfare
How believers can stand against Satanic struggles in everyday life. Outline I. Stand in the Strength of the Lord (Eph 6:10-11) II. Stand Against the Right Enemy (Eph 6:11-12) III. Stand in the Armor of God A. Stand Perfectly Prepared (Eph 6:13) B. Stand Strapped with Truth (Eph 6:14) C. Stand by Revealing Righteousness (Eph […]
By God’s People For God’s People
Today, we’re going to consider the background of the book of 1 Timothy. We will consider the author (Paul), the recipient (Timothy), and the situation in Ephesus that prompted the writing of this epistle. Here, we will learn valuable lessons about faithful Christian living and the importance of the local church for the growth and […]
The Spirit-Filled Vocation
How to live in obedience to Christ within an ungodly social structure.
Battle of the Year
James teaches us how to apply wisdom in conflicts.
New Year, Same Security
Proverbs teaches us the secured benefits of guarding wisdom.
Wish List: Wisdom
With trials upon us, our passage, James 1:5-8, calls us to seek wisdom. James teaches us how to seek out wisdom.
What God Gives
This text reminds readers of the glories of the gospel. The Word become flesh is the Christian’s joy and motivation for godly living. This text reminds Christians of three gospel truths that foster love and service to Christ the Lord.
A Diety Who Dwells
For the Christian, the holiday season is truly celebrated when we understand the doctrine of the incarnation of God the Son. This is a key doctrine that Christians have always believed. Today, we look at one passage that informs our understanding of the incarnation and will therefore help us celebrate Christmas in a God-honoring way.
What’s the Big Deal?
This passage teaches readers that eternal life is rooted in a biblical understanding of the person of Jesus Christ. In this passage, we learn that Christ alone can offer eternal life for three reasons. Christ offers eternal life because of who He is, what He’s done, and what He offers.
The Spirit-Filled Family
God’s instruction to the Spirit-filled household
The Gospel Visualized: The Biblical Ordinances
Today, we’ll discover that healthy churches have a healthy view of ordinances. Healthy churches embrace the two ordained practices of baptism and the Lord’s Table.
The Spirit-Filled Marriage Part 2
What is a Spirit-Filled Marriage?
The Composition and Character of Church Leadership Part 2
Today, we’ll study the close relationship between a healthy church and biblical church officers. The Bible describes two offices in the church, elder and deacon. First, we’ll see the biblical qualifications, giftedness, and responsibilities of elders. Second, we’ll see the biblical teaching on the biblical qualifications and responsibilities of deacons.
The Composition and Character of Church Leadership
We will study the biblical belief that God had ordained a structure of church leadership. As a result, the church grows in purity and strengthens her God-given responsibility to protect Gospel beliefs and behaviours.
United Saints of Authority
Today, we will consider the biblical belief that the congregation does bear a form authority in the Christian’s life and in the life of the church. We will see that the Bible teaches that the congregation has parameters of authority. We will also see that the Bible teaches us the proper character that accompanies congregational authority.
What’s Church Got To Do With It?
Today, we’ll consider two reasons for meaningful church involvement. First, Christians should care about the church because it is the center of God’s activity on earth. Second, Christians should care about the church because it is the place for spiritual nourishment.
Yahweh, the God of Extravagant Love
Exodus 33:18-34:7
The Chief End of Man
The epilogue of Ecclesiastes provides readers with four takeaways from the entire book. These takeaways help bring clarity to some of the complex situations that Ecclesiastes represents
A Wise View of Trials
James 1:1-4
Steadfast in the Rollercoaster of Life
There are many things in life that we cannot control, but in this passage God is calling us to remain faithful to Him despite our earthly circumstances. While many things around us can change, we must never change in our resolve to joyfully live for God. This passage reminds us to live for God no matter the situation. First, we are called to live for God when life is uncertain. Second, we are called to live for God until He calls us home.
When Wisdom Turns Rancid
Solomon’s series of proverbs in Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20 instructs readers that our fallen practice of wisdom can often turn rancid. As sinners, our attempts to apply wisdom will often turn sour. This text reminds us of the deficiencies of our wisdom and the destruction of foolishness. These truths remind us of our constant need for the Gospel of grace in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Delighting Before Death
This passage instructs Christians that our beliefs should not be based on emotions, but on truth. Our beliefs matter because they shape the way we approach and live life. This passage teaches us four beliefs that shape the Christian life into a God-centered, God-glorifying, and God-satisfying life.
The Spirit-Filled Marriage, Part 1
What is a Spirit-filled marriage relationship?
The Danger of Indifference
The passage teaches us five truths to embrace when we struggle with spiritual indifference or complacency. These truths encourage us to renew our love and devotion to Christ. We need to pursue spiritual devotion to God because an indifferent faith is a false faith. A complacent faith is not the mark of a true believer.