Elk Grove Bible Church

A Biblical Theology of the story of God: The Garden (Gen 3). The Seed of Promise (Gen 3:15). Noah (Gen 6). Abraham (Gen 12:1; Joshua 24; Gen 17:7) The Law & The Sacrifices (Lev 26:11-12). The Tabernacle & Temple (Ex. 25:8). The Prophet (Ezekiel 37:26-28). The Promise of Jesus (John 14:16). The Church (Ephesians 2:22). The Christian (Col 1:27). Heaven (Rev 21:3). The Coming of Immanuel Isaiah 7:14; Matt 1:23

As we continue in Psalm 119, we are hit with the reality of total ineptness (without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment). For the believer, this is actually a good place to see the grace the God gives. 1. The Goodness of Learning from God Himself | Psalm 119:33-35 & 38-39. 2. The Necessity of Embracing Your Brokenness | Psalm 119:36-37. 3. The Goodness of God's Righteousness | Psalm 119:40.

As we continue our journey through Psalm 119, we discover: 1. The Agony of Suffering is Devastating| Psalm 119:25a & 28a. 2. The Blessing of the Word Fuel Faith| Psalm 119:25b-28 3. The Yearning to Cling to God by Grace| Psalm 119:29-32

The busyness of life can bring many distractions, anxieties and troubles to the soul. With so much going on, we can lose sight of what is really important and life can begin to "live us." In Luke 10:38-42, the Lord gives us His solution for such times. He directs us to "The Good Portion" of life. For the people of God, whether sitting or serving, He is our priority. He is our good portion. Once we understand this priority, then by grace we can learn to properly respond to life and arrange our lives and have some relief of unnecessary anxieties and troubles. 1. Context. 2. Dangers of Distractions. 3. The solution: The Good Portion. 4. The Benefit of Choosing the Good Portion.

As we continue our journey through Psalm 119, we discover: 1. Longing for God & Need for God go hand in hand | Psalm 119:17-20. 2. Living for God in a World that doesn't is hard | Psalm 119:21-23a. 3. Trusting in God's Word through suffering requires Faith | Psalm 119:23b-24.

As we continue our journey through Psalm 119, we come across some Essentials! Psalm 119:9-16. 1. The Essential Question | Psalm 119:9a. 2. The Essential Answer | Psalm 119:9b-11. 3. The Essential Application | Psalm 119:12-16.

Let us journey through Psalm 119 with the pursuit of knowing Him, delighting in Him, and transforming in His image Through His glorious Word! Psalm 119:1-8. 1. Holiness & Happiness are Inseparable | Psalm 119:1-3. 2. God's Good Plan is not optional | Psalm 119:4. 3. Worship & Obedience are Inseparable | Psalm 119:5-8. Challenge: *Read Psalm 119 each week & beg God to do Psalm 119:18. *Memorize 1 verse from each section a week. *Dont miss gathering on Sundays. Previous Sermon (10/29/17): http://elkgrovebiblechurch.org/media?id=664413

In a day when new is better, truth is relative, and experience is the ultimate reality, the once-delivered, fully-revealed, and absolutely-authoritative Word of God is often neglected in the pursuit of "something better." Yet, there is no foundation more sure and no rock more firm than the Sacred Scriptures. For in it and by it, we know God! Not only do we know God, but we know through Scriptures how to be reconciled to God and how to live for His glory. He has given to us "all that we need for life and godliness" in His Word! Let us journey through Psalm 119 with the pursuit of knowing Him, delighting in Him, and transforming in His image Through His glorious Word! 1.Knowing God through the Word | 2 Peter 1:19-21. 2.Delighting in God through the Word | Jeremiah 15:16. 3.Transforming into the image of Jesus through the Word | 2 Corinthians 3:18. Challenge: *Read Psalm 119 each week & beg God to do Psalm 119:18. *Memorize 1 verse from each section a week. *Dont miss gathering on Sundays.

Ephesians 4:11-13 What are Deacons? What is their function? Luke 10:40; Matt 20:26; Rom 15:8; Phil 1:1; 1 Tim 3:8; Acts 6:1-7

What is the Church? Why does it exist? What is God's design for the Church? Definition: The Church is a redeemed body of Christ's followers who are devoted to (3) things: 1. Living for the glory of God. 2. Loving and serving one another by grace. 3. Going with the message of the cross everywhere they go. Ephesians 1; Psalm 130:7; Romans 3:24; Ephesians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12, John 1:43, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Isaiah 6, Ephesians 4:1-3.

1 Peter 5:1-3 Pastor Justin Schroeder opens the scriptures to show us the expectations of a shepherd of God's flock. 1. Shepherd the Flock-2 Peter 5:2. 2. Love Genuinely-2 Cor 4:7-12. 3. Protect Faithfully-1 Tim 1:3-4. 4. Lead Humbly- Philippians 2:1-3. 5. Serve Joyfully-1 Peter 5:2. 6. Live Blamelessly-1 Tim 3:1-7. Ezekiel 34, Heb 12:2, Jer 15:16, Isa 55:10-11, Col 1:28, John 21, James 3:1.

James 2:1-3 1. Biblical definition of Racism. 2. God's disposition behind Racism. 3. Antidote for Racism. 4. Several principles for how to handle Racism.

Matt 7:24-29 5 principles on how to build your life on the solid rock. Isaiah 1:1-20; 29, Matt 5:20, 1 Peter 1:22-2:1-3, Heb 3:5-19; 4:1-4, 1 Cor 10:1-10, James 1:22.

Matt 7:21-23 Today we see how we as God's people can avoid the nasty danger of self deception. We examine 3 dangers and how to avoid them. 1. The Danger of nominal ism. 2. The Danger of mere hearing. 3. The Danger of Self Righteousness in denominational pride. Mark 7:1-8; Isaiah 29:9-14; James 1:22; Mark 7:8; Romans 10.

Matt 7:13-20 (15-20) Pastor Ernie shares from the text a Biblical criteria for discerning true Christians. Note: Part of the Review was not captured due to a recording error. 1 Cor 3:1, Rom 5:1, Rom 7:7, 2 Thes 1; 2 Thes 2:3-12.

Matt 7:15-23 On the narrow path, Jesus warns his disciples to beware False Teachers. Today we consider: 1. The method of False Teachers. 2. The motive of False Teachers. 3. The madness of False Teachers 2 Cor 11:1-15; 2 Peter 2:12; Jude 16; James 3:1,13; Acts 15:1.

Sometimes the struggle to stay on course is simply the matter of our own hearts. How are you doing in your heart? Today we look at Psalm 73. We consider: Asaph's stuggle. Asaph's Choice & Recovery. Asaph's Counsel. This helps illustrate a reality of the Christian life as we walk then narrow path.

Are you wanting more after God has already provided? Today, we look at Christ like contentment. Christ like contentment is learned. 1. Learned by seeing the faithfulness of Christ. 2. Learned thru imitation. 3. Learned thru weakness. 4. Learned in valuing Christ above everything. Phil 4:9-13; Phil 1:12; Phil 1:19; 2 Cor 1:7-11; Pjil 3:17; 1 Cor 4:16-17; Phil 2:14; 2 Cor 12:9; 1 Chron 29:10-13; Prov 30:7-8; Heb 13:5-6.

Matthew 7:12-20 1. Review: Easy Believism 2. Illustrate and expose Easy Beliveism & its teachings. 3. 7 warnings of how to avoid the Broadway of Easy Believism & practical application. Matt 7:12-20; Col 2:8-17; 2 Peter 2:1-3, 7; Gal 5:13; Matt 23:25, Titus 2 Takeaways Quotes: "False Religion doesn't want the heart to change." "Saving Grace will nail sin to the wall."

Matthew 7:13-14 What does the path to Paradise look like? Today, we: 1. Define broad way & touch on "easy believeism." 2. See how Jesus describes the path that leads to paradise. 3. Application.