With the events that occured over the weekend,
We spent the morning praying for our country.
Sermon Notes
July 14th
With the events that occured over the weekend,
We spent the morning praying for our country.
July 7th
Following God in an Ungodly World: A Study from the Life of Daniel
The Message of the
Four Beast Vision
Daniel 7:1-28
Apocalyptic scripture (filled with symbols, focused on future events-for Daniel, significant focus on end-times.
Four Beasts - Four Kingdoms Compare to Daniel 2:37-40
Horns-Kings (Rev. 17:3, 12-14)
-The Ancient of days-God the Father
-Son of Man- Jesus
-Books were opened-final judgment begins
-Beast was slain-Fall of the Antichrist at the 2nd coming of Jesus
The message for us (if we are in Christ)
June 30th
Following God in an Ungodly World: A Study from the Life of Daniel
Four Methods for Christians to Face Antagonist
Daniel 6:1-23
Worse thing: Seeking revenge. Daniel didn't have to because God avenged him.
When we seek revenge, we remove the opportunity to share the Gospel.
Depression Series Notes
October 30th
A Biblical Look at Depression
Part 1
Who gets depressed? Everyone-all ages, races, education and economic status
Do faithful believers gets depressed? YES
Elijah-1 Kings 19:4, 9-10
Jeremiah-Lamentations 3:1-18
Job-Job 10:18-22
David-Psalm 38:6-8
Solomon-Ecclesiastes 1:1-7
Depression-a disturbance of mood that interfers with daily life and normal functioning for a length of time from weeks to years. Depression is an illness that affects the total person - physically, emotionally & spiritually
Statistics:
Characteristcs:
Some Causes of Depression:
*The biggest issue in dealing with depression is getting people to recognize that you might need help.*
God wants us to be well
and whole!
Jeremiah 33:3
James 5:13-14, 16
1 Peter 5:7
Psalm 86:5-7
November 6th
A Biblical Look at Depression
Part 2
No one is immune from depression!
Physical vs Spiritual
Physical - Depression is treated with medicine
Spiritual - Depression is a made up condition "All in your head/ need to get right with God."
The following words are not found in Scripture: depressed/ depression, cancer, COPD, diabetes or heart disease
Medicine - 4 times in Scripture
Doctor - 3 times
Physician - 12 times (NT-Jesus)
Depression is a medical condition that affects people physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Where to turn:
Many of the characteristics of depression can be side effects of the medical issues.
The Road to Healing
November 13th
A Biblical Look at Depression
Part 3
Help for the Helpers
Learn about Depression - 2 Timothy 2:15
Encourage treatment Hebrews 10:24-25
Warning signs of worsening - Philippians 2:4
If you see signs...
-Encourage contact with a doctor/ psychatrist.
-Encourage/implement self-care steps.
Recognize suicide risks
1 Peter 5:8
If you see signs...
-Call the Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
-Seek help. DO NOT KEEP SILENT! Call the doctor. Call family/friends. Call 911.
Provide support
Finally: BE PATIENT
1 Corinthians 13:4
Galatians 5:22