This is an astonishing truth. Our God is so amazing and His love is awesome. Jesus took our sins upon Himself on the cross and now we can live for the glory of His name. There is so much joy and hope for the one placing their trust in the work of Christ. He is our Rock. He is our Savior. And one day He will return for His elect. We get to worship a truly awesome God!

Songs:
And Can It Be?
Glorious Day
Rock of Ages

Grace!
Josh Kellso

Small Groups
Small groups are the best way to participate in the life of Grace Bible Church. If you are not in a small group, you can see the back table for more information, or indicate your interest on a comment card.

Frontlines Workers Needed
GBC is in need of more helpers to serve on Sunday mornings. Frontlines is the ministry that handles the setup and cleanup of the communion trays as well as greeting all who come to worship. The servants in this ministry serve on a four-week rotation. If you are interested in helping, please fill out a comment card and place in the offering box. Contact Cassidy (cassidy@gbcaz.org) with any questions.

Resolved
Resolved 2012 is June 22-25 in Palm Springs. If you are planning on attending the conference, make a check out for the registration cost ($150 by February 29) to GBC (memo: Resolved) and drop it in the offering box. The church will complete your registration and contact you to plan hotel details. Contact the church office (info@gbcaz.org) with any questions.

Updating GBC Directory
Today is the last day to update your information for the new directories. Please check your information at the info table. If there is any contact information you do not want to appear in the directory, or if you would like to add your name and info, please indicate that at the back table or on a response card.

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
We will be having a Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner on March 3. The dinner will be at 6pm at each host’s house and then we will all meet for dessert at the VCHS Barnes Hall at 8pm. Please sign up at the info table if you would like to host or attend. If you have questions, contact Cassidy (cassidy@gbcaz.org) at the church office.

Book of the Month
The book of the month for January is For the Love of God by D.A. Carson ($14). See the book table for more information.

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store or click here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-chandler/id472385360
To listen now, click an option below:

Christian duty begins with a pure love, and a hatred of evil, and a commitment to practice good.  So, if you sense a love for God’s people and want to reach out to those who are in need, that is an indication that you’re moving along the path of Christian duty.  And if you can identify with the struggle of the Apostle Paul and say, “Yes, I want to cling to what is good even though I don’t always do it.  I too hate what is evil,” then you’re moving in the right path.  All you need to do is keep on that path out of gratitude for what the Lord has done for you.  This is what Paul is saying in Romans 12:1” “On the basis of the mercies of God, present your body to God as a living sacrifice.  Start loving to your fullest capacity by the power of the Spirit, and start hating what is evil, while clinging tightly to what is good.”  Don’t ever let yourself be contaminated by what is evil.  Live your whole life with a sense of fear, lest you get too close to evil, which will leave its destructive mark on your life.

We have a glorious Savior who has rescued us from the wrath of God and raised us up with Him. Our God is so gracious to show such great love toward us. And He showed this love at the time when we were dead in our transgressions. It is amazing that He would save us and change our desires allowing us to participate in His glorious Kingdom work. We were dead. And yet now in Christ we are alive. He is our Cornerstone. He is our Rock! He is the risen Lamb. And now we have been saved. And we are part of His bride the Church. He is using His bride in order to bring glory to Himself on earth. To be a part of His Kingdom work is such an exceptional joy and privilege. I look forward to rejoicing in these truths together this Sunday!

Songs:
Let Your Kingdom Come
Alive in Christ
The Solid Rock
Speak O Lord

Grace!
Josh Kellso

Let me try to draw a picture of Biblical holiness

(J.C. Ryle, “Holiness, Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots“)

“Without holiness, no man shall see the Lord!” Hebrews 12:14

Are we holy? Shall we see the Lord?

In this hurrying, bustling world–let us stand still for a few minutes and consider the matter of holiness. It is a solemn thing to hear the Word of God saying, “Without holiness, no man shall see the Lord!”

A man may go great lengths in religion–and yet never reach true holiness.

What is true practical holiness?
It is not knowledge–Balaam had that.
It is not great profession–Judas Iscariot had that.
It is not doing many things–Herod had that.
It is not zeal for certain matters in religion–Jehu had that.
It is not morality and outward respectability of conduct–the rich young ruler had that.
It is not taking pleasure in hearing preachers–the Jews in Ezekiel’s time had that.
It is not keeping company with godly people–Joab and Gehazi and Demas had that.

Yet none of these were holy people! These things alone, are not holiness. A man may have any one of them–and yet never see the Lord!

Let me try to draw a picture of Biblical holiness, that we may see it clearly before the eyes of our minds.

1. Holiness is the habit of being of one mind with God, according as we find His mind described in Scripture.

2. A holy man will endeavor to shun every known sin, and to keep every known commandment.

3. A holy man will strive to be like our Lord Jesus Christ.

4. A holy man will follow after meekness, patience, gentleness, patience, kind tempers, and government of his tongue.

5. A holy man will follow after temperance and self-denial.

6. A holy man will follow after love and brotherly kindness.

7. A holy man will follow after a spirit of mercy and benevolence towards others.

8. A holy man will follow after purity of heart.

9. A holy man will follow after the fear of God.

10. A holy man will follow after humility.

11. A holy man will follow after faithfulness in all the duties and relations in life.

12. Last–but not least, a holy man will follow after spiritual-mindedness.

The above is merely the “outline” of Ryle’s picture. If you desire to see the whole picture drawn out–you will have to read the first several pages from his outstanding chapter, “Holiness“.

Open Elder Meeting
Next week’s Open Elder Meeting will include a review of the 2011 budget, as well as a presentation of the upcoming 2012 budget. Please come if you have questions or would like to know more.

Women’s Ministry
The next Women’s Ministry dessert will be this Friday, January 27, from 7:00 to 9:00pm at Jeff and Lorie Hantla’s home. We will have fellowship, dessert and a Q&A with Scott and Sarah Demarest! Contact Ann Angstead (ann@gbcaz.org) with any questions.

Frontlines Workers Needed
GBC is in need of more helpers to serve on Sunday mornings. Frontlines is the ministry that handles the setup and cleanup of the communion trays as well as greeting all who come to worship. The servants in this ministry serve on a four-week rotation. If you are interested in helping, please fill out a comment card and place in the offering box. Contact Cassidy (cassidy@gbcaz.org) with any questions.

Resolved
Resolved 2012 is June 22-25 in Palm Springs. If you are planning on attending the conference, make a check out for the registration cost ($150 by February 29) to GBC (memo: Resolved) and drop it in the offering box. The church will complete your registration and contact you to plan hotel details. Contact the church office (info@gbcaz.org) with any questions.

GCU Basketball Game and Concert
iSix:5 is performing on Tuesday, January 24th at Grand Canyon University’s Faith & Family Night. They are in need of seven volunteers to help with their merchandise that night. If you are able to help, contact Omri Miles (omri@iSix5.com).

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
We will be having a Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner on March 3. The dinner will be at 6pm at each host’s house and then we will all meet for dessert at the VCHS Barnes Hall at 8pm. Please sign up at the info table if you would like to host or attend. If you have questions, contact Cassidy (cassidy@gbcaz.org) at the church office.

Book of the Month
The book of the month for January is For the Love of God by D.A. Carson ($14). See the book table for more information.

By Scott Maxwell
Series: Acts
Service: Sunday Worship
January 22, 2012
Outline

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store or click here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-chandler/id472385360
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Our God is truly great and awesome in power. He is holy and righteous in all His ways. He gives rest to weary soul and comforts the afflicted. He is full of love and compassion. His wisdom is infinite. This is the God we get to worship every day. This is the God we get to worship together as the body this Sunday. Praise Him for that!!!

Songs:
Here am I
Indescribable
Psalm 62
This Fathomless Love

Grace!
Josh Kellso

I need to remember from Matthew 5:21-26 that Jesus condemned not just violent deeds but also violent temperaments.

I need to remember from Matthew 5: 3-11 who I am and what I am as a Christian!

“The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom is theirs.

I must remember that I am poor. I am spiritually bankrupt and totally dependent on God.

“Those who mourn are blessed, for they will be comforted”.

I must remember that as a christian I should be grieved by my sinfulness.

^“The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth”.

I must remember that to be gentle is to know that I am not the one in control but God is totally in control and I must stubbornly trust Him.

“Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed, for they will be filled”.

I must remember my desire for righteousness in the midst of things that may disappoint me.

^“The merciful are blessed, for they will be shown mercy”.

I must remember what is pleasing to God is a forgiving and compassionate spirit.

“The pure in heart are blessed, for they will see God”.

I must remember righteousness can not be faked.  Anger comes from the overflow of the heart.

^“The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons of God”.

I must remember a peacemaker is fast to apologize, seek forgiveness, offer restitution, not seek revenge and in humility serve others.

^“Those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven  is theirs”.

I must remember if I am persecuted for righteousness I am blessed.

“You are blessed when they insult and persecute you and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of Me”.

I must remember if I should be either verbally or violently persecuted for the cause of Jesus Christ my reward that I will enjoy will be in heaven!

Prayer

Lord I desire to be a man that would always remember my dependence on you.  I can do nothing apart from you.  I desire to be a man with a growing hatred for my sin and that I would grow in my trust in you.  That I would be quick to confess my thoughts and deeds that lack righteousness.  Oh Lord that I would be fast at confessing sin, seeking forgiveness and being compassionate to others.  Lord I desire to care well for my heart and that I would be a peacemaker.  Lord if I should be persecuted for Your Name Sake may I consider it a joy.  Lord help me to remember my identity in you when things do not go as I thought they would or should.  Amen

By Scott Maxwell
Series: Acts
Service: Sunday Worship
January 15, 2012
Outline

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store or click here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-chandler/id472385360
To listen now, click an option below:

Resolved
Resolved 2012 is June 22-25 in Palm Springs. If you are planning on attending the conference, make a check out for the registration cost ($150 by February 29) to GBC (memo: Resolved) and drop it in the offering box. The church will complete your registration and contact you to plan hotel details. Contact the church office (info@gbcaz.org) with any questions.

GCU Basketball Game and Concert
iSix:5 is performing on Tuesday, January 24th at Grand Canyon University’s Faith & Family Night. They are in need of seven volunteers to help with their merchandise that night. If you are able to help, contact Omri Miles (omri@iSix5.com).

Updating GBC Directory
We will be updating the GBC Directory with contact info (name, address, email, phone) of all members and regular attenders. Please check and update your information at the info table. If there is any contact information you do not want to appear in the directory, or if you would like to add your name and info, please indicate that at the back table or on a response card.

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
We will be having a Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner on March 3. The dinner will be at 6pm at each host’s house and then we will all meet for dessert at the VCHS Barnes Hall at 8pm. Please sign up at the info table if you would like to host or attend. If you have questions, contact Cassidy (cassidy@gbcaz.org) at the church office.

Book of the Month
The book of the month for January is For the Love of God by D.A. Carson ($14). See the book table for more information.

What an evidence of God’s great mercy to raise us up with Christ. What a joy to seek the things above. What a privilege to set our minds on things above. God’s love for sinners is truly amazing. God’s work on the cross is awesome. What a joy that we get to help one another obey this command by singing to and with one another every week as we rejoice in the greatness of our God. We have nothing to boast in but our wonderful Savior who has redeemed us and I look forward to doing so with you all this Sunday.

Songs:
The Glories of Calvary
O for that Day
O Great God
I Will Glory in My Redeemer

Grace!
Josh Kellso

How do you deal with your anger?  In your anger are you prone to give the devil a foot hold? The world has a very different way of dealing with anger than what God’s Word instructs us.

Let’s compare and contrast God’s way vs the world’s way of dealing with anger

The World’s way

-The world view would teach you to control or conquer the other person.

-The world would encourage you to vent your frustrations and “get it off you chest”.

God’s way

-Grab hold of the truth that God has ordained this situation and thank God for this difficulty.

(1 Corinthians10:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:18)

-Forgive the offender, not verbally, but in prayer.

(Mark 11:25)

-Ask: What is God trying to teach me?

-Ask: How can I obey God in this situation?

(John 14:15)

Prayer

Lord I am prone to forget your love for me.  Lord that you are working all things for my good Romans 8:28.  Lord I desire to be a man full of your Holy Spirit that I would be full of your love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.  Lord I desire to be a man that would be quick to confess my sin 1 John 1:9 when I respond in a manner lacking love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness or self control.

Updating GBC Directory
We will be updating the GBC Directory with contact info (name, address, email, phone) of all members and regular attenders. Please check and update your information at the info table. If there is any contact information you do not want to appear in the directory, or if you would like to add your name and info, please indicate that at the back table or on a response card.

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
We will be having a Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner on March 3. The dinner will be at 6pm at each host’s house and then we will all meet for dessert at the VCHS Barnes Hall at 8pm. Please sign up at the info table if you would like to host or attend. If you have questions, contact Cassidy (cassidy@gbcaz.org) at the church office.

Book of the Month
The book of the month for January is For the Love of God by D.A. Carson ($14). See the book table for more information.

Restoration and Church Discipline (Matthew 18:15-17)
Jesus directs the church to patiently and gently pursue its sinning believers that they may be won back from their sin. In cases where the professing Christian refuses to repent of sin, Jesus directs the church to remove the unrepentant one from the church family and fellowship. GBC practices church discipline as prescribed by its bylaws in accordance with Matthew 18:15-17. Regular attendance at GBC is considered affirmation of this biblical practice. If you have any questions regarding church discipline please listen to our sermon titled “The Heart of Christ for our Holiness” located on our website (www. gbcaz.org/2011/07/72411-sermon). The elders are also available to answer any questions.

By Scott Maxwell
Series: Acts
Service: Sunday Worship
January 8, 2012
Outline

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store or click here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-chandler/id472385360
To listen now, click an option below:

Songs:
Eternal Praise
Glorious and Mighty
There is a Fountain
Come Thou Fount

Grace!
Josh Kellso

Updating GBC Directory
We will be updating the GBC Directory with contact info (name, address, email, phone) of all members and regular attenders. Please check and update your information at the info table. If there is any contact information you do not want to appear in the directory, or if you would like to add your name and info, please indicate that at the back table or on a response card.

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
We will be having a Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner on March 3. The dinner will be at 6pm at each host’s house and then we will all meet for dessert at the VCHS Barnes Hall at 8pm. Please sign up at the info table if you would like to host or attend. If you have questions, contact Cassidy (cassidy@gbcaz.org) at the church office.

Book of the Month
The book of the month for January is For the Love of God by D.A. Carson ($14). See the book table for more information.

Facilities
God has been very gracious over the last ten years to provide just the right facility at just the right time for worship and our many ministries. Please give thanks to God for His perfect provision! And please join the elders in asking God to provide a “home facility” that allows round the clock access and sufficient space for all our gospel ministry needs.

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store or click here:
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I love this gift! Your gift to me is the most valuable thing I have. I love/like and desire this gift you have given me more that I love/like or even desire a relationship with you.

What would you think of the person you have given this gift to?

Now let me ask the question?

Do you really love God? I know you love His forgiveness of sins, I know you love the salvation He gives. I know you love the fellowship you have in His Church. I know there are many gifts you receive from Him, but do you love God or do you love His gifts He has given to you?

Being in love with God is a call to action. Because of my love for God I will desire to know Him more by reading His Word, by obeying His commands, by being FAITHFUL to him!

Prayer

Lord I realize that I can be so focused on the gifts you lavish on me that I miss who you are. Lord I desire to know you better. Lord I am convinced that to know you intimately is even better than the gifts you give. Lord in my love for you I desire to be a faithful slave. Amen

We were dead in our transgressions. And yet our great God who is rich in mercy loved us. It is by His grace that we are saved. We have no hope of any other Savior. It is in His love and grace that we can rest and hope. He alone is worthy and He alone is holy! I pray you all had wonderful Christmas worshiping our Savior and praising Him of coming. I am looking forward to starting off 2012 with my church family!

Songs:
How Great is our God
No Other Savior
O the Deep Deep Love of Jesus
The Revelation Song

This year Christmas falls on a Sunday. Rather than have a church service Christmas morning, we will instead be meeting at at 4:00 pm on Christmas Eve: Saturday, December 24th. We desire to be sensitive to our setup and teardown teams as well as those in our body who have family Christmas celebrations scheduled for either Christmas Eve or Christmas morning.

The service will last approximately an hour. Childcare will be provided for those children who are not normally in the service: Two-years-old and under.

We hope that this change from our normal schedule is a blessing to you and your families. Please feel free to contact any of the elders if you have any questions or concerns

Year End Giving
The church office will be open until 5pm on Friday, December 30. Any checks received by then or postmarked by Saturday December 31 will be counted toward 2011 giving. Contact the church office with any questions (cassidy@gbcaz.org).

Benevolence Need
Grace Bible Church has a benevolence fund designed to aid those in our body who are in genuine need. In this season, the needs within our body have grown beyond our available funds. If you would like to contribute to this need, you can make a check out to Grace Bible Church (write “Benevolence” in the memo line) and place it in the offering box. See any elder or the church office with any questions (info@gbcaz.org).

Elder Blog
If you visit our website, you can access the elder blog, where your Grace Bible Church elders regularly post meditations on various subjects and scriptures. www.gbcaz.org.

Next Generation Ministry Teachers
There is an immediate need for teachers in the 5 year olds class for NGM. These teachers serve on a three-week rotation. If you are interested in serving, please fill out a comment card or see the Info Table for an application.

Book of the Month
The December resource of the month for adults is an Attributes of God bundle by A.W. Pink and Shai Linne ($17). The resource for kids is the Big Truths for Young Hearts cd/book bundle ($17). See the book table for more information.

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store or click here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-chandler/id472385360
To listen now, click an option below:

What a staggering truth that the Word became flesh. I am so excited to worship our Savior together this Saturday. It will be great to adore our wonderful Christ. In Him is joy. He is our wonderful King. The Son of God came to earth. What a glorious night when Jesus was born. What an awesome privilege to praise the name of Jesus together.

Also, this Saturday we are going to have a time for the children to sing Away in a Manger. I recorded myself singing it so if you desire to practice with your kids you have a resource. Hope this helps!

Songs:
O Come All Ye Faithful
Joy to the World
O Holy Night

Away in a Manger

Glorious Day
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Year End Giving
The church office will be open until 5pm on Friday, December 30. Any checks received by then or postmarked by Saturday December 31 will be counted toward 2011 giving. Contact the church office with any questions (cassidy@gbcaz.org).

Benevolence Need
Grace Bible Church has a benevolence fund designed to aid those in our body who are in genuine need. In this season, the needs within our body have grown beyond our available funds. If you would like to contribute to this need, you can make a check out to Grace Bible Church (write “Benevolence” in the memo line) and place it in the offering box. See any elder or the church office with any questions (info@gbcaz.org).

Elder Blog
If you visit our website, you can access the elder blog, where your Grace Bible Church elders regularly post meditations on various subjects and scriptures. www.gbcaz.org.

Next Generation Ministry Teachers
There is an immediate need for teachers in the 5 year olds class for NGM. These teachers serve on a three-week rotation. If you are interested in serving, please fill out a comment card or see the Info Table for an application.

Book of the Month
The December resource of the month for adults is an Attributes of God bundle by A.W. Pink and Shai Linne ($17). The resource for kids is the Big Truths for Young Hearts cd/book bundle ($17). See the book table for more information.

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store or click here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-chandler/id472385360
To listen now, click an option below:

This is a shocking announcement being made to the shepherds. Joy is given to the world as the Savior is born. This Savior is Christ the Lord. He is holy and majestic. Hope was born that day for all who would believe upon Him. It is in this Savior that hope is found. God became flesh. He dwelt among us. He was crucified and rose so that all who are saved no longer must dread the wrath to come. What a joy to sing of such things with one another. I can’t wait!

Songs:
Hope Has Come
Joy to the World
In Christ Alone
O Come O Come Emmanuel

Grace!
Josh Kellso

Live while you live; while it is called today, work, for the night cometh wherein no man can work. And let us learn never to do anything which we would not wish to be found doing if we were to die.

We are sometimes asked by young people whether they may go to the theatre, whether they may dance, or whether they may do this or that. You may do anything which you would not be ashamed to be doing when Christ shall come. You may do anything which you would not blush to be found doing if the hand of death should smite you; but if you would dread to die in any spot, go not there; if you would not wish to enter the presence of your God with such-and-such a word upon your lip, utter not that word; or if there would be a thought that would be uncongenial to the judgment-day, seek not to think that thought. So act that you may feel you can take your shroud with you wherever you go.

How often do you live your life with a view on your death or Jesus’ return? Would the choices that we make in our use of time, interactions with others, use of money, choices in entertainment be affected if we did? This quote by Spurgeon reminds me of Scott Maxwell’s sermon “Stewardship and the Gospel (part 1)” where he reminds us that disciples/slaves of Jesus are marked by “Keeping our eyes on the door.” We know our master is to return or our time of service here on earth will come to an end; we must live our lives accordingly.

Benevolence Need
Grace Bible Church has a benevolence fund designed to aid those in our body who are in genuine need. In this season, the needs within our body have grown beyond our available funds. If you would like to contribute to this need, you can make a check out to Grace Bible Church (write “Benevolence” in the memo line) and place it in the offering box. See any elder or the church office with any questions (info@gbcaz.org).

Elder Blog
If you visit our website, you can access the elder blog, where your Grace Bible Church elders regularly post meditations on various subjects and scriptures. www.gbcaz.org.

Next Generation Ministry Teachers
There is an immediate need for teachers in the 5 year olds class for NGM. These teachers serve on a three-week rotation. If you are interested in serving, please fill out a comment card or see the Info Table for an application.

Book of the Month
The December resource of the month for adults is an Attributes of God bundle by A.W. Pink and Shai Linne ($17). The resource for kids is the Big Truths for Young Hearts cd/book bundle ($17). See the book table for more information.

Restoration and Church Discipline (Matthew 18:15-17)
Jesus directs the church to patiently and gently pursue its sinning believers that they may be won back from their sin. In cases where the professing Christian refuses to repent of sin, Jesus directs the church to remove the unrepentant one from the church family and fellowship. GBC practices church discipline as prescribed by its bylaws in accordance with Matthew 18:15-17. Regular attendance at GBC is considered affirmation of this biblical practice. If you have any questions regarding church discipline please listen to our sermon titled “The Heart of Christ for our Holiness”

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store or click here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-chandler/id472385360
To listen now, click an option below:

What an amazing attitude Christ Jesus had. God came and dwelt among men. He became a man. The joy that would have filled those who were waiting for their Savior would have been great when the Messiah appeared. We have a plea now before the throne of God because Jesus became a man and bore upon Himself the wrath of God for all who would believe upon Him. What a joy to rejoice in these truths together!

Songs:
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
O Come O Come Emmanuel
Before the Throne

Grace!

Josh Kellso

What is an imperative-“Indicating authority or command; urgent, necessary” (Webster’s). An imperative is a statement of what one must do, a command:

That happened to me this morning and it was of great benefit for me to Stop…..

As I was finishing 2 Corinthians, I came to 13:5.

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?

As I was reading I had to stop and think about my day, yesterday, past week and in stopping I was able to see some wrong thinking I had.  If I would not have stopped and thought about what Scripture was calling me to do I may have missed my wrong thinking.

Do you look for the imperatives in Scripture?

Prayer

Lord thank you for allowing your Spirit to get my attention.  Lord I praise you that you have given me clear instruction of how I must live.  Lord your Word is not deficient!  Your Word is perfect.  Lord when I have a wrong thought please may I be quick to confess 1 John 1:9 my wrong thinking to you.  

Lord I pray for our church that we would be a body that would be mindful of the imperatives in your Word when we read.  Lord I pray that we would be a body that would do what your Word says James 1:22.  Amen 

Discovery Dinner
If you are newer to the church, Discovery Dinner is a great place to learn more about what the church believes as well as interact with an elder if you have more specific questions. This month’s dinner will be next Sunday: December 11 at 6pm at Matt and Jenna Kellso’s home. If you would like to attend, indicate your interest on a comment card or contact the church office (info@gbcaz.org).

Elder Blog
If you visit our website, you can access the elder blog, where your Grace Bible Church elders regularly post meditations on various subjects and scriptures. www.gbcaz.org.

CFCA Christmas Gifts
If you are participating with us this year, please drop off your gift at the Info Table after the service.

Christmas Eve Service
We will not be holding a service on Sunday, December 25th, but please join us Christmas Eve, Saturday December 24th at 4pm for our service in Barnes Hall.

Next Generation Ministry Teachers
There is an immediate need for teachers in the 5 year olds class for NGM. These teachers serve on a three-week rotation. If you are interested in serving, please fill out a comment card or see the Info Table for an application.

Book of the Month
The December resource of the month for adults is an Attributes of God bundle by A.W. Pink and Shai Linne ($17). The resource for kids is the Big Truths for Young Hearts cd/book bundle ($17). See the book table for more information.

Facilities
God has been very gracious over the last ten years to provide just the right facility at just the right time for worship and our many ministries. Please give thanks to God for His perfect provision! And please join the elders in asking God to provide a “home facility” that allows round the clock access and sufficient space for all our gospel ministry needs.

Jesus has paid the debt our sin deserves. He has reconciled us to Himself. We now have peace through the blood of His cross. We owe everything to our wonderful Master Jesus Christ. It is such a joy to have Christ as our Lord. It is such a joy to join together and remember and observe what the Gospel of our Savior Jesus has accomplished in wretched sinners. I am so excited to be with you all this Sunday as we rejoice in God’s work!

Songs:
Jesus Paid it All
All I Have Is Christ

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Open Elder Meeting
There will be an open elder meeting today, after the service, in the cheer room. Your elders will be available for prayer, to answer questions, and share what is happening in the church.

CFCA Christmas Gifts
If you are participating with us this year, please bring your wrapped gift to church by next Sunday, December 4.

College/Career/Singles Christmas Party
Please join us this Saturday, December 3 at 5:30pm at Troy and Melissa Johnson’s house for our annual Christmas Party. Please contact the church office if you have any questions and to RSVP (info@gbcaz.org).

Christmas Eve Service
We will not be holding a service on Sunday, December 25th, but please join us Christmas Eve, Saturday December 24th at 4pm for our service in Barnes Hall.

Next Generation Ministry Teachers
There is an immediate need for teachers in the 5 year olds class for NGM. These teachers serve on a three-week rotation. If you are interested in serving, please fill out a comment card or see the Info Table for an application.

Book of the Month
The November book of the month for adults is Exemplary Spiritual Leadership by Jerry Wragg ($11) and the book of the month for kids is the Wellspring Kids CD ($5). See the book table for more information.

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store or click here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-chandler/id472385360
To listen now, click an option below:

 We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose.

 We may know and we may believe He is working all things together for good, but if you are like me sometimes we just don’t understand His goodness in the midst of trials, accidents or even life in general.

Think about this:

Romans 5:8 But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!  

In God’s goodness He sent His Son while we were in utter rebellion.

Consider this:  Would you ever send your child into the world to be murdered for people that hated you?  I wouldn’t!

When I fail to see God’s goodness in trials, accidents or life, the problem is not God’s goodness; the problem is my head and my heart.  The problem is my small view of a wonderful awesome good God.

Isaiah 55:8-9 For My thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not My ways. This is the Lord’s declaration. ⁹ For as heaven is higher than earth, so My ways are higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.

Prayer

Lord, I often see how I fail to understand your goodness.  Lord, I desire to always be fast to believe your goodness.  Lord, I desire to be full of your Spirit and be a man that is always full of your joy and full of your peace (Gal 5:22).  Lord, I am so prone to forget!  I desire to be fast in confessing my sin (1 John 1:9) of doubt and repent.

I Hope you all have a wonderful thanksgiving reflecting on the many blessings you have received from our Lord. I pray that at the forefront of all of our minds is the blessing of Jesus Christ. I pray that we would all remember the love of God demonstrated through His Son. I pray that the root of all of our thankfulness would be founded in the Gospel. As many this week spend time with family, play football, eat meals, and fellowship let us do all of these things with thankfulness to God our Father. I cannot wait to join together this Sunday and proclaim our thankfulness together to our glorious Savior, to declare His goodness and our desire to forsake all and follow Him alone. I pray you all have a wonderful thanksgiving and are grown in your love for our Savior as you reflect on the goodness of God.

Songs:
Glorious Day
Jesus Thank You
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

Grace!

Josh Kellso

I was recently considering some of the mundane things in my life and wondered how could I do this (apply 1 Cor 10:31), whatever I do, do it all for the glory of God.

Perhaps it starts with understanding what glory is.  Some common uses of the word glory would be weighty or importance.  I would like to consider another meaning, worship.

How do I do the mundane things in my life as worship to God?

For example, how could I pay my bills as an act of worship?

-Pray 1 Thes 5:17

-Consider the person I owe more important than myself. Phil 2:3

-Be thankful that I have the means to pay my bills. 1 Thes 5:18

-Pray for the means to pay my bills.

-Pay in a timely manner. Rom 13:8

-Seek God’s wisdom in how I spend money. James 1:5

-Consider my faithfulness in how I view the money God has entrusted to me.  Gal 5:22.

Prayer

Lord I pray that I would consider others more important than myself, that I would always be thankful.  Lord I desire to make much of you by doing what I say I am going to do and do it in a timely manner.  Lord please allow me your wisdom as I live the remaining days on this earth.  Lord grow me in my faithfulness that I would be a good witness of Your hand on my life.  Lord, show me my folly so that I would confess my sins 1 John 1:9 and repent.

Any mundane things in your life you should be doing to the glory of God?

Page 44 in the The Gospel Primer says “ When looking at the sheer weight of unseen glories to come, my troubles seem light by comparison; and when looking at the staggering length of eternity, my troubles seem fleeting by comparison.  It is only against the backdrop of a glorious eternity that my circumstances can be seen in such a manner; and the promise of this glorious eternity is part and parcel of the gospel itself”.

My confession:  there are times I can think and say to myself “Come Lord Jesus” Rev 22:20 because I am tired of trials and the hardships of life.  I desire to always say to myself “Come Lord Jesus” because I love Jesus and desire to spend eternity with Him.

If you are like me and I am certain a few of you are, would you consider evaluating how you view these trials, these momentary light afflictions 2 Cor 4:17 and consider how you can keep our minds focused on what is unseen and eternal. 2 Cor 4:18.

Prayer

Lord I desire to be a man full of your Spirit.  That I would be a man full of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,faithfulness, gentleness, self-control Gal 5:22-23. Lord please allow your Spirit to convict me when I lack joy so that I may confess it as sin 1 John 1:9 and repent.

Older Elementary Classroom Switch
The NGM Older Elementary class is now meeting in the Library. If you have a child in the OE class, please plan to pick them up there after church. For the Library location, see the NGM sign in table.

CFCA Christmas Gifts
If you are participating with us this year, please bring your wrapped gift to church by Sunday, December 4.

College/Career/Singles Christmas Party
Please join us Saturday, December 3 at 5:30pm at Troy and Melissa Johnson’s house for our annual Christmas Party. Please contact the church office if you have any questions and to RSVP (info@gbcaz.org).

Christmas Eve Service
We will not be holding a service on Sunday, December 25th, but please join us Christmas Eve, Saturday December 24th at 4pm for our service in Barnes Hall.

Next Generation Ministry Teachers
There is an immediate need for teachers in the 5 year olds class for NGM. These teachers serve on a three-week rotation. If you are interested in serving, please fill out a comment card or see the Info Table for an application.

Book of the Month
The November book of the month for adults is Exemplary Spiritual Leadership by Jerry Wragg ($11) and the book of the month for kids is the Wellspring Kids CD ($5). See the book table for more information.

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store or click here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-chandler/id472385360
To listen now, click an option below:

Let me clarify by an example

A few weeks ago while driving I had an expectation that traffic would be moving at a good pace, and I had an expectation of how long my drive would be. Well, I did not expect road construction and a 40 minute delay.

Are you getting my point about incorrect expectations?

This week I was reading Milton Vincent’s The Gospel Primer in the section titled “All Things Crucified, Part 1″ the author supplies the shortest sentence in the entire book on page 40:

“Crucifixion hurts”.

Here is what the shortest sentence in the excellent book caused me to think about.

Gal 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

I need to put on the correct expectation that as I live my life today I should expect that my obedience to Christ maybe hard, may be challenging, after all crucifixion hurts! If I have a proper expectation I cannot be discouraged or disappointed.

As we go about our lives we should not be surprised by trials, inconveniences, or any other thing that may cause us to sin. Crucifixion hurts! I desire to have a proper expectation that I may face things not going as I have wanted or expected. Crucifixion hurts!

Prayer
Lord, I desire that when I sin because things did not go as I had expected, that I would be quick to confess my sin (1 Jn 1:9) and repent.

We know from Gal 5:22-23 that the Spirit living in us will produce love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

I want to talk about peace.  Like an inheritance when someone dies, you are left something the dying person owned.  We know from Scripture that there is a inheritance for God’s children.

We know that Jesus had no place to lay his head (Matt 8:20); Jesus did not promise me a home to live in.

We know that Jesus had no clothes to pass to us (Matt 27:35);  Jesus did not promise me clothing.

So knowing what Jesus did not have to pass on to his children, I desire to remember what it was He did have.

John 14:27, I think, is Jesus’ last will and testament.  It is what Jesus did have and did choose to leave to His chosen ones:

 John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

 Jesus left–and I have already received–His peace!  If I am experiencing a lack of peace, the problem is not Jesus’ peace that He has left me.  I have to continue to remind myself Jesus left me His peace; Jesus has given me His peace.  His peace is perfect, and the problem is in my head and my heart.

Peace!

Tom

No other god but our God takes wretched sinners, redeems them, and joins them into His own purposes and plans. Our God does this. We have the joy of serving our Lord. We have the joy of lifting high His great name. He is our great God and is worthy of all worship and honor. He is glorious and mighty and awesome in beauty. It is such a joy to worship this God together and it is only because of His great love in Christ that we can.

Songs:
Here Am I
Our Great God
Glorious and Mighty
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us

Grace!

Josh Kellso

PowerPoint
The church is in need of one more servant to manage PowerPoint during our Sunday service; serving once per month. If you are interested in serving the body in this way, indicate your interest on a comment card or email the church office (info@gbcaz.org).

CFCA Christmas Gifts
If you are participating with us this year, please bring your wrapped gift to church by Sunday, December 4.

College/Career/Singles Christmas Party
Please join us Saturday, December 3 at 5:30pm at Troy and Melissa Johnson’s house for our annual Christmas Party. Please contact the church office if you have any questions and to RSVP (info@gbcaz.org).

Men’s Retreat
The Men’s Retreat is this Friday and Saturday (Nov 18 8pm-Nov 19 6pm); there is still space if you would like to attend. Those registered should have already received an email with details from Cassidy in the church office; contact her with any questions (info@gbcaz.org). To register, go to: http://nccphx.org/m/age-groups/men/mens-retreat-registration-form/.

Grillout
We will have a grillout on our Membership/Baptism Sunday, December 4. Kenny Williams will be heading up the event and needs 6-7 people to assist him. Please see him if you can help.

Book of the Month
The October book of the month for adults is Exemplary Spiritual Leadership by Jerry Wragg ($11) and the book of the month for kids is the Wellspring Kids CD ($5). See the book table for more information.

Restoration and Church Discipline (Matthew 18:15-17)
Jesus directs the church to patiently and gently pursue its sinning believers that they may be won back from their sin. In cases where the professing Christian refuses to repent of sin, Jesus directs the church to remove the unrepentant one from the church family and fellowship. GBC practices church discipline as prescribed by its bylaws in accordance with Matthew 18:15-17. Regular attendance at GBC is considered affirmation of this biblical practice. If you have any questions regarding church discipline please listen to our sermon titled “The Heart of Christ for our Holiness” located on our website (www.gbcaz.org/2011/07/72411-sermon). The elders are also available to answer any questions.

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store or click here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-chandler/id472385360
To listen now, click an option below:

Hello everyone, I pray you are having a great week in our Lord. What a glorious truth above that He was pierced, crushed, chastened, and scourged so that we do not have to be. We deserved everything Jesus endured. It should have been us receiving the wrath of God for all eternity. Yet Jesus in His great love and mercy has saved us. Praise to this glorious Lamb. We were dead without God and without hope in this world. But now in Christ we have hope. Sin’s curse has lost its grip on us. And it is a joy to say now, “All I have is Christ.” As every week, I cannot wait for us all to proclaim these truths to God and each other this Sunday!

Songs:
Crown Him With Many Crowns
Praise to Jesus Christ
In Christ Alone
All I have is Christ

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Older Elementary Classroom Switch
Beginning next Sunday, the NGM Older Elementary class will be meeting in the Library. If you have a child in the OE class, please plan to pick them up there after church starting November 13. For the Library location, see the NGM sign in table.

PowerPoint
The church is in need of one more servant to manage PowerPoint during our Sunday service; serving once per month. If you are interested in serving the body in this way, indicate your interest on a comment card or email the church office (info@gbcaz.org).

Men’s Retreat
The Men’s Retreat will be November 18-19 at Tonto Rim, just east of Payson. Speaker Jerry Wragg will be preaching on “Men of Grace and Granite: What Every Leader Must Cultivate in His Family and Personal Ministry”; cost is $90. Contact the church office with any questions (info@gbcaz.org). To register, go to: http://nccphx.org/m/age-groups/men/mens-retreat-registration-form/.

Grillout
We will have a grillout on our Membership/Baptism Sunday, December 4. Kenny Williams will be heading up the event and needs 6-7 people to assist him. Please see him if you can help.

Book of the Month
The October book of the month for adults is Exemplary Spiritual Leadership by Jerry Wragg ($11) and the book of the month for kids is the Wellspring Kids CD ($5). See the book table for more information.

Facilities
God has been very gracious over the last ten years to provide just the right facility at just the right time for worship and our many ministries. Please give thanks to God for His perfect provision! And please join the elders in asking God to provide a “home facility” that allows round the clock access and sufficient space for all our gospel ministry needs.

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store or click here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-chandler/id472385360
To listen now, click an option below:

God’s ways are unsearchable. Yet we will spend all eternity basking in the greatness of who He is. We will explore the unparallelled wisdom and knowledge of God for all eternity. The glories of the Gospel are endless. As we behold what God has done through His Son we must give thanks to God. He has freed us from our sin and reconciled us to the one true God. What amazing love we have in Jesus. It is because of the Lamb that was slain that we can stand before the throne of God. He alone was worthy. And it is only through His blood that we have hope and joy. It is such a joy to sing and proclaim these truths with our body! I can’t wait for Sunday!

Songs:
The Glories of Calvary
Thanks Be to God
O The Deep Deep Love of Jesus
The Revelation Song

Grace!
Josh Kellso

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store. To listen now, click an option below:

Men’s Retreat
The Men’s Retreat will be November 18-19 at Tonto Rim, just east of Payson. Speaker Jerry Wragg will be preaching on “Men of Grace and Granite: What Every Leader Must Cultivate in His Family and Personal Ministry”; cost is $90. Contact the church office with any questions (info@gbcaz.org). To register, go to: http://nccphx.org/m/age-groups/men/mens-retreat-registration-form/.

Grillout
We will have a grillout on our Membership/Baptism Sunday, December 4. Kenny Williams will be heading up the event and needs 6-7 people to assist him. Please see him if you can help.

Benevolence Need
Grace Bible Church has a benevolence fund designed to aid those in our body who are in genuine need. In this season, the needs within our body have grown beyond our available funds. If you would like to contribute to this need, you can make a check out to Grace Bible Church (write “Benevolence” in the memo line) and place it in the offering box. See any elder or the church office with any questions (info@gbcaz.org).

Financial Support for Mikaela Bruce
Mikaela Bruce is our missionary in Malaga, Spain. Her media ministry helps expose many to the gospel all across Spain. If you are interested in supporting her ministry financially, or would like to learn more, there are flyers on the Information Table. Contact the office with any questions (cassidy@gbcaz.org).

Book of the Month
The October book of the month for adults is Eclipsing the Son ($11) and the book of the month for kids is the Wellspring Kids CD ($5). See the book table for more information.

Hey everyone, I can’t wait to be with you all this week. We are going to begin by singing of how God has taken us from death and made us alive with Christ. We have been saved by grace and reconciled to our God through His amazing love. There is no other Saviour like our God. He is truly amazing. He saved us using His own precious blood. His wisdom and knowledge are unsearchable and His ways are above all else. It is such a joy to worship so great a God!

Songs:
Alive in Christ
No Other Saviour
There is a Fountain
O Great God

Grace!

Josh Kellso

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store. To listen now, click an option below:

College/Career/Singles
Please join this Saturday, October 29 at 5:30pm at Troy and Melissa Johnson’s house for the Redemption Day Party. We will have our annual costume contest with prizes for the winners! Please contact Sarah Shelbourn if you have any questions and to RSVP (srshelbourn@gmail.com).

Open Elder Meeting
There will be an open elder meeting next Sunday, after the service, in the cheer room. Your elders will be available for prayer, to answer questions, and share what is happening in the church.

Baptism Classes
The Baptism Class begins next week. If you are interested in learning about baptism or interested in being baptized, please sign up on a comment card for the Baptism Class. The class will run October 30 and November 6, before church from 8:15-9:45pm in the Cheer Room.

Men’s Retreat
The Men’s Retreat will be November 18-19 at Tonto Rim, just east of Payson. Speaker Jerry Wragg will be preaching on “Men of Grace and Granite: What Every Leader Must Cultivate in His Family and Personal Ministry”; cost is $90. Contact the church office with any questions (info@gbcaz.org). To register, go to: http://nccphx.org/m/age-groups/men/mens-retreat-registration-form/.

Book of the Month
The October book of the month for adults is Eclipsing the Son ($11) and the book of the month for kids is the Wellspring Kids CD ($5). See the book table for more information.

It is truly amazing that we gain from the blood of Christ. It was our sin that He was punished for. And yet through the amazing work of Jesus we have been rescued from the domain of darkness and now have redemption and the forgiveness of sins. There is no other Saviour like this. He is worthy of all praise and honor. His love is deep and He has demonstrated it in such a miraculous way. What an amazing and great God we serve. We were blinded by our sin and He gave us eyes to see His immeasurable beauty. He is so good!

Songs:
And Can it Be
No Other Saviour
O the Deep Deep Love of Jesus
O Great God

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Baptism Classes
If you are interested in learning about baptism or interested in being baptized, please sign up on a comment card for the Baptism Class. The class will run October 30 and November 6, before church from 8:15-9:45pm in the Cheer Room.

Men’s Retreat
The Men’s Retreat will be November 18-19 at Tonto Rim, just east of Payson. Speaker Jerry Wragg will be preaching on “Men of Grace and Granite: What Every Leader Must Cultivate in His Family and Personal Ministry”; cost is $90. Contact the church office with any questions (info@gbcaz.org). To register, go to: http://nccphx.org/m/age-groups/men/mens-retreat-registration-form/.

Book of the Month
The October book of the month for adults is Eclipsing the Son ($11) and the book of the month for kids is the Wellspring Kids CD ($5). See the book table for more information.

To find this sermon on our podcast, search “gbcaz” in your iTunes store. To listen now, click an option below:

There is one reason that regardless of if we are experiencing a season of suffering or a season of plenty we can proclaim “Blessed is the name of the Lord.” It is because of the great mercy of God demonstrated by the giving of His Son. We now have a living hope. Jesus conquered death. Jesus is our blessed Savior. It is such a great joy to think of the day when we will be home with our Savior. We will sing “Hallelujah” and we will bless His holy name. Our God is truly great. He has taken us who were blinded by our sins and through His Son has made us alive. We had no taste for heaven’s joys but because of Jesus we now do. And we can experience heaven’s joys because before the throne of God we have a strong and perfect plea.

Songs:
Blessed Be Your Name
Finally Home
O Great God (New Song)
Before The Throne

If you would like to listen to the new song “O Great God” before Sunday here is a link:

Grace!
Josh Kellso

Baptism Classes
If you are interested in learning about baptism or interested in being baptized, please sign up on a comment card for the Baptism Class. The class will run October 30 and November 6, before church from 8:15-9:45pm in the Cheer Room.

Men’s Retreat
The Men’s Retreat will be November 18-19 at Tonto Rim, just east of Payson. Speaker Jerry Wragg will be preaching on “Men of Grace and Granite: What Every Leader Must Cultivate in His Family and Personal Ministry”; cost is $90. Contact the church office with any questions (info@gbcaz.org). To register, go here: Retreat Registration Form.

Preparing for Marriage
Grace Bible Church will be offering a “Preparing For Marriage” class soon. If you are engaged or considering marriage within the next 6-9 months, sign up now on a comment card. This class is a prerequisite for anyone wishing to be married by GBC pastoral staff.

Book of the Month
The October book of the month for adults is Eclipsing the Son ($11) and the book of the month for kids is the Wellspring Kids CD ($5). See the book table for more information.

Restoration and Church Discipline (Matthew 18:15-17)
Jesus directs the church to patiently and gently pursue its sinning believers that they may be won back from their sin. In cases where the professing Christian refuses to repent of sin, Jesus directs the church to remove the unrepentant one from the church family and fellowship. GBC practices church discipline as prescribed by its bylaws in accordance with Matthew 18:15-17. Regular attendance at GBC is considered affirmation of this biblical practice. If you have any questions regarding church discipline please listen to our sermon titled “The Heart of Christ for our Holiness” located on our website (www. gbcaz.org/2011/07/72411-sermon). The elders are also available to answer any questions.

The Lord is great and worthy of all praise! What a joy we get to explore the depths of His eternal glory and wisdom demonstrated through the cross. His name is above all names. He is truly awesome! His knowledge is beyond measure and His grace overflows. He is worthy. He is supreme. And He is our God who we will worship for all time!

Songs:
The Glories of Calvary
Indescribable
The Revelation Song
Psalm 62

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Praise God for the glorious cross which is the power of God unto salvation for all who believe in Christ. We have nope in no one else. Christ alone is our Savior. Our God is clothed in spender and majesty and yet gives Himself for the helpless sinner. We know love because of Christ. And because we have experienced the love of God in His Son Jesus we can love. What a glorious God we serve!!!

Songs:
The Wonderful Cross
No Other Savior
How Great is Our God
My Jesus I Love Thee

Grace!

Josh Kellso

There is true hope found in Yahweh! In Him the weary heart can be strong and the faint one can find courage. He is the only true source of strength and our help in time of need. He has taken care of our biggest problem through His Son’s taking our sin away. In Him is rest. Before the throne of God we now have a plea. It is Christ! What amazing love of the Father to give His Son. Why should we gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer….but this I know with all my heart, His wounds have paid my ransom!

Songs:
In Christ Alone
Psalm 62
Before the Throne
How Deep the Father’s Love for us

Grace!

Josh Kellso

5 My soul, wait in silence for God only,
For my hope is from Him.
6 He only is my rock and my salvation,
My stronghold; I shall not be shaken.
7 On God my salvation and my glory rest;
The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.
8 Trust in Him at all times, O people;
Pour out your heart before Him;
God is a refuge for us. Selah.

God is our hope and our refuge. He is our rock and salvation. He has changed our hearts and given to us new passions and desires for Him and His Kingdom. Through His strength we can now live for the glory of His name. He is trustworthy and in Him is a far greater satisfaction than anything this world could offer! What a joy to rejoice in this great God together!

Songs:
Let Your Kingdom Come
Psalm 62 (new song)
Jesus I My Cross Have Taken

Grace!

Josh Kellso

God has shown us such a great mercy through His awesome love. We were dead in our sins and God raised us and has made us alive in Christ. He is a mighty Savior and the only sufficient Savior. There is no other Savior. It is all because of the deep love of Jesus that we are united and reconciled with Christ.

Songs:
Alive in Christ
Mighty Mighty Savior
No Other Saviour
O The Deep Deep Love of Jesus

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Jesus had an attitude in Himself that all of us would have no hope of ever having if it were not for Him. The only reason Paul can give this command is because of the fact that Jesus lives inside of those He saves. We would never be drawn to this attitude, we would never pursue this attitude and we would never be able to attain this attitude if it were not for our Saving One who had this attitude, lived out this attitude, and gives life by His grace so that we now can attain this attitude. The glories of Calvary to bring to us the ability to demonstrate the love of Jesus to the world is truly amazing. It is because of the Jesus and it must be upon Jesus that we fix our eyes. He is our King Eternal and our only hope against the domain of darkness. He is the Lamb of God and is great! There is no other Saviour than Jesus! It is His precious blood that has set us free and we will praise His worthy name for all time!

We are doing a song that is new to our body called No Other Saviour. Please feel free to listen:

Songs:
The Glories of Calvary
Lead On O King Eternal
No Other Saviour (New Song)
There is a Fountain

Grace!

Josh Kellso

We will begin our time together singing of our hope and the amazing joy we will have singing praises to God for all eternity rejoicing in the risen Lamb and Lord of our Salvation. Next we will sing of our desire to walk by faith in this Savior. Jesus upholds all things by the word of His power and what a joy to place our hope and trust in Him. He has shown immeasurable love to us and it is a joy to place ourselves under His loving care. He is our rock He is our refuge!

Songs:
Eternal Praise
By Faith
O The Deep Deep Love of Jesus
Rock of Ages

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Songs:
Jesus Paid it All
Glorious and Mighty
Our Great God
I Will Glory in My Redeemer

Grace!

Josh Kellso

God has given us new desires. He has given us new longings and they are for Him. We now long to see God’s name made known in all the earth. God has not only given us new desires but He is a fortress around us as we press on for His purposes. This world will fail us but He never will. He is the worthy Lamb who will be praised for all eternity. There is now hope because of this slain lamb. Because of His blood, sinners find forgiveness and hope! What a privilege to rejoice in these truths together!

Songs:
Let Your Kingdom Come
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
The Revelation Song
There is A Fountain

Grace!

Josh Kellso

This week we will begin by singing of our desire to see Jesus’ name made known in all of the earth. We serve a glorious Savior who humbled Himself, went to the cross, died, rose again, and now is exalted above all. His name is the greatest! He is mighty and cleanses sinners. He is righteous before God when all else stand condemned. This is our great God and what a joy we get to join together and sing of His wonders. Before the throne of God we have a plea now because of Him . We have a great High Priest. We have a risen Lamb!

Songs:
Your Great Renown
Mighty, Mighty Savior
Our Great God
Before the Throne

Grace!

Josh Kellso

We have been saved by the love of God demonstrated through His Son’s redeeming work on the cross. He alone is our path to salvation and He alone atoned for our trespasses. It is by His blood that we are healed. What a wonderful Savior we have indeed!

Songs:
The Wonderful Cross (Yep, we’re breaking it out of the vault)
Crown Him With Many Crowns
You Are the Way
There is a Fountain

Grace!

Josh Kellso

The glories of Calvary are endless! Christ has accomplished what no man could and has made the dead alive. Sinners through the blood of Christ lose all their stains! God’s wisdom, mercy and kindness are truly awesome! I can’t wait to rejoice in all that God has done together this Sunday!

Songs:
1st set
The Glories of Calvary
Alive in Christ
There is a Fountain
2nd set
There is a Fountain
All I have is Christ

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Psalm 113:1–9
1 Praise the Lord!
Praise, O servants of the Lord,
Praise the name of the Lord.
2 Blessed be the name of the Lord
From this time forth and forever.
3 From the rising of the sun to its setting
The name of theLord is to be praised.
4 The Lord is high above all nations;
His glory is above the heavens.
5 Who is like the Lord our God,
Who is enthroned on high,
6 Who humbles Himself to behold
The things that are in heaven and in the earth?
7 He raises the poor from the dust
And lifts the needy from the ash heap,
8 To make them sit with princes,
With the princes of His people.
9 He makes the barren woman abide in the house
As a joyful mother of children.
Praise the Lord!

Songs:
Blessed Be Your Name
Jesus Thank You
Lord Who Am I
Come Thou Fount Come Thou King

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Our God alone is worthy to receive glory and honor and power! He is the Creator and all created things should sing praises to our King. He is truly great! He did not spare His Son but hung Him on a cross! Jesus bled and died to take away our sin. In view of His complete holiness we must offer all of ourselves to Him to be sent for the glory of His name. And what an awesome truth that it is Jesus and His love that allows us to be useful to our Maker! To Him belongs all the glory forever!

Songs:
All Creatures of Our God
How Great Thou Art
Here am I
O The Deep Deep Love of Jesus

Grace!

Josh Kellso

What Jesus did on the cross is wonderful and has brought us so much hope. He is worthy of all praise and is the precious lamb that is to be crowned! I am looking forward to worshiping with you all this Sunday morning!

Songs:
The Power of the Cross
In Christ Alone
Praise to Jesus Christ
Crown Him With Many Crowns

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Your elders want to serve you well during this series on Genesis. Please, if you have any questions that this series raises, send us an email, drop a note in the offering boxes, or give one of us a call. We will try to address all questions either in the sermon series as the text addresses it or here on the elder blog.

Songs:
Jesus My Only Hope
All I have is Christ
The Revelation Song
Speak O Lord

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Our God is holy and wise! He is worthy of all praise and honor! He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and adopted us! We must keep our hearts and minds fixed upon that which is of first importance. We have been reconciled to God and now have eternity with our Savior to look forward to! What a wonderful place to be where all we have is Christ and all we need is Christ! It is in Him alone that we will glory!

Songs:
Your Great Name We Praise
O For That Day
All I Have is Christ
I Will Glory in My Redeemer

Grace!

Josh Kellso

The redemption we have received through Christ’s blood is truly amazing! He has lavished his grace upon us! What a wonderful Savior! This God is deserving of all praise for His amazing love demonstrated through His Song! He is deserving of all thanks and glory! What a joy to worship this God together!

Songs:
The Glories of Calvary
And Can it Be?
Thanks Be To God
Speak O Lord

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Psalm 95:1-5:
1      O come, let us sing for joy to the LORD,
Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.
2      Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving,
Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.
3      For the LORD is a great God
And a great King above all gods,
4      In whose hand are the depths of the earth,
The peaks of the mountains are His also.
5      The sea is His, for it was He who made it,
And His hands formed the dry land.

Yahweh is great and is above all gods. Let us sing for joy to Yahweh this week! Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation! He has saved us though His Son Jesus and the love that was demonstrated though Him. Jesus love in the cross is deep. The Father’s love is deep! It is this King that we must worship and I look forward to worship Him together with you all tomorrow!

Songs:
Our Great God
O The Deep Deep Love of Jesus
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
Come Thou Fount

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Songs:
Jesus, My Only Hope
Crown Him With Many Crowns
Glorious and Mighty
It is Well

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Yahweh is the one who will lead us in the way we should go! He is our King and our Redeemer. It is because of His amazing love that we have hope. It is because of His amazing love we can pick up our cross and follow Him. The joy in Him is far greater than anything this world can offer. What a privilege that we get to worship our great God together!

Songs:
Lead On O King Eternal
And Can it Be?
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Songs:
Grace Unmeasured
Our Great God
My Jesus I Love Thee
Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Songs:
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Lead On O King Eternal
The Revelation Song
Come Thou Fount

Grace!

Josh Kellso

Songs:
Indescribable
And Can it Be?
All I Have is Christ

Grace!

Josh Kellso