We are Servants
We are Servants Part 2 of the series, oBEdient We are Christ’s servants—we serve God as we serve the world. BILLY ARNOLD Download the sermon notes (adult version) Download the sermon notes (kid version)
We are a New Creation
We are a New Creation Part 1 of the series, oBEdient If we insist on Jesus helping us fulfill our agenda, we will inevitably tame him into our mascot. But what would happen —ask yourself the question—what would happen if you volunteered to be part of HIS program? What if you said to him, ‘Wherever you send me, I will go’? I’m absolutely convinced that over the next few weeks, God is going to tap some of you on the…
The Kingdom Church at War
The Kingdom Church at War Part 5 in the series, Building His Church: The Kingdom Wall As we’re building this wall, we’ve got to understand what real soldiers are—because there are soldiers in the Kingdom of God. We’ve got to understand what the real battles are—because we do face battles when we build the Kingdom Wall of His Church. And we’ve got to understand what the real enemy is—because I want you to know, the enemy is here. BILLY ARNOLD Download…
The Kingdom Treasure
The Kingdom Treasure Part 4 in the series, Building His Church: The Kingdom Wall The Kingdom Wall of this church is built by Holy Spirit-empowered citizens who freely share God’s treasure with all those who would receive it. BILLY ARNOLD Download the sermon notes (adult version) Download the sermon notes (kid version)
The Kingdom of God Wall is Built by Kingdom of God Citizens
THE KINGDOM OF GOD WALL IS BUILT BY KINGDOM OF GOD CITIZENS Part 3 in the series, Building His Church: The Kingdom Wall This wall is not built by great designers, or construction engineers, concrete workers, or skilled plumbers and electricians. This Kingdom wall is not built by highly religious people, incredible theologians who have been to seminary, high-ranking officials and the well-studied and educated, or those that have amazing human lineage. But instead, it is built out of those…
The Kingdom Wall to His Church is Built Through Those Led by the Holy Spirit
THE KINGDOM WALL TO HIS CHURCH IS BUILT THROUGH THOSE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT Part 2 in the series, Building His Church: The Kingdom Wall The Kingdom wall is not built by your design or my design. It does not come out of your plans or my plans. … This wall is built by those who open their hearts to the total leading of God’s Holy Spirit. We are His Body—and each of you is part of it. The…
The Kingdom Wall
The Kingdom Wall Part 1 in the series, Building His Church: The Kingdom Wall Due to a technical error, no recording is available for this sermon. Download the sermon notes (adult version) Download the sermon notes (kid version)
“Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church!”
“Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church!” Continued introduction to the series, Building His Church: The Kingdom Wall The greatest job on the planet is not being a pastor. Hear me out. It’s being the janitor of the church body. What do I mean by that? It means [being] servants who stand with each other and make sure you’re ready to do what’s God commissioned [as] your part in the Body of Christ to do. … There is nothing…
Building His Church: A Prelude
Building His Church: A Prelude An introduction to the series, Building His Church We need to understand what the Body [of Christ] is about, what we do—how does the Body work, how is it all put together, how is it organized? We’re going to talk about all those things throughout this year. We’re going to learn how to deal with the successes and failures as well as the pitfalls of a church … and the places and things that we…
My Life and the Word of God (Proverbs, Part 12)
If I had one thing that I could ask of our church family, [it would be] to learn how to be a student of the word of God. Don’t be three miles wide and an inch deep! … Bottom line: Let the word of God speak to you—privately, quietly, in a group, sitting in your living room chair in the early morning, or late at night, or on a lunch break—but never, never stray from the word of God. BILLY…
Wisdom in “Iron Sharpens Iron”
Wisdom in “Iron Sharpens Iron” Part 11 of the series, Proverbs: Merging God’s Wisdom with Real Life When we read Proverbs 27:17 that says, “Iron sharpens iron,” it’s not just like, “Man, I want to be a better me.” I want to be a tool used in the toolbox of the Almighty God, for the purposes of God for this generation. BILLY ARNOLD Download the sermon notes (adult version) Download the sermon notes (KidVenture version)
Making Plans That Matter
Making Plans that Matter Part 10 of the series, Proverbs: Merging God’s Wisdom with Real Life Find out what God is doing and join him. … Even with all the stuff that comes along with your life, the things you’ve brought into it that are failures, and good things and talents as well…God says [he] can literally make you a part of his master plan. BILLY ARNOLD Download the sermon notes (adult version) Download the sermon notes (kid version)
The Anatomy of Wisdom
The Anatomy of Wisdom Part 9 of the series, Proverbs: Merging God’s Wisdom with Real Life On this path of wisdom, how does the fool become wise? … The fool must be put to death. We must be born again—and Christ is our only hope. SCOTT J. Download the sermon notes
God’s Wisdom for My Wealth
God’s Wisdom for My Wealth Part 8 of the series, Proverbs: Merging God’s Wisdom with Real Life The greatest battle of wealth is: do you see it properly for what it is—and what it is not? What it can do and what it absolutely cannot do? It is not a crime to have nothing in the bank. It is also not a crime to have a whole lot in the bank. What it is a crime, spiritually, to do is…
God’s Wisdom in My Parenting
God’s Wisdom in My Parenting Part 7 of the series, Proverbs: Merging God’s Wisdom with Real Life If you have been blessed to have children in your life…respect them.…These kids are part of God’s unique plan to bring Covenant people to carry out his work in the world, no matter what it is. BILLY ARNOLD Download the sermon notes (adult version) Download the sermon notes (kid version)
God’s Wisdom About Talking
God’s Wisdom About Talking Part 6 of the series, Proverbs: Merging God’s Wisdom with Real Life Solomon has observed many, many people in his life. He has seen people whose life was preserved. He has seen many people whose lives came to ruin. And he noticed that, in a lot of cases, the person’s mouth did it all! It was not because of anything else, but it was because of his mouth. How can something so small be the cause…
God’s Wisdom About Gossip
God’s Wisdom About Gossip Part 5 of the series, Proverbs: Merging God’s Wisdom with Real Life People of the world talk to each other about other people all the time. It is one of the great pastimes. It is not an American pastime. It is not a national pastime. It is a GLOBAL pastime. We love to do it! … If we are not being careful about what we say about others, and we continue to do it over and…
God’s Wisdom Merging With My Pleasures
God’s Wisdom Merging with My Pleasures Part 4 of the series, Proverbs: Merging God’s Wisdom with Real Life God created pleasure. God created rest. It’s not only a mental and spiritual attitude, but it’s literally a part of the Covenant relationship that we have with him. … Rest and leisure done well, in the hands of God, make it possible for us to enjoy God more directly. BILLY ARNOLD Download the sermon notes Download the discussion guide
God’s Wisdom for My Integrity
God’s Wisdom for My Integrity Part 3 of the series, Proverbs: Merging God’s Wisdom with Real Life If we choose integrity, even though it is hard, our integrity will protect us. God will be our confidence. … I encourage you to be honest, tell the truth, keep your promise, have moral uprightness in your life—so that, God knows about the choices you have made, and now God is going to fight for you. Pursue integrity and let God fight for…
God’s Wisdom and My Personal Alignment
God’s Wisdom and My Personal Alignment Part 2 of the series, Proverbs: Merging God’s Wisdom with Real Life Acknowledging [God] is my response of truly and solely depending upon God, and relying on his judgments and his view of things. “Acknowledging him in all my ways” is really an umbrella statement that refers to anything and everything that’s exhaustive in the list that you can make of every aspect of your life. There is no part of life that this…
An Introduction to Proverbs
An Introduction to Proverbs Part 1 of the series, Proverbs: Merging God’s Wisdom with Real Life The whole book, through all of its subjects, teaches one critical, important thing—and that is wisdom. What’s the most valuable possession? Being really, truly wise. … It’s a practical skill that can truly be learned in every way. BILLY ARNOLD Download the discussion guide
Until Joy is Complete (The Postcard Epistle, Part 4)
Our obedience to walk in the truth and love together will lead to the experience of the fullness of joy. And it’s that experience of the fullness of joy that then leads to an experience of the fellowship of the family. … John’s call to abide in the teachings of Christ remain the same for all of us: Will we be on guard against the deceivers in the world, and will we remain true to the Father and to the…
And Remain in Truth (The Postcard Epistle, Part 3)
Followers of Jesus must not condemn themselves by what we approve that is “anti” to the gospel. John’s instructions here in this passage seem harsh, but it actually comes from a deep desire for the people he loves to live and glorify Christ. If we are to walk in love, we cannot be indifferent to truth. KEVIN Download the discussion guide Reading plan through John’s writings
May You Walk in Love (The Postcard Epistle, Part 2)
Obedience is walking in truth and love. If you are truly a follower of Jesus, then your life should be marked by an obedience to the command [to] have a conscious and deep love for others based on the truth of the gospel. This is nothing that can be done in and of our own strength; but only once we have experienced the truth of who Jesus is are we then able to daily remind ourselves to love others, and…
To the Woman (The Postcard Epistle, Part 1)
The Elder is concerned first and foremost for the truth of the gospel—and then he is concerned for his people. … Would they be the elect, who embrace and enjoy the truth and love? And ultimately, will we? KEVIN Download the discussion guide Reading plan through John’s writings