Below are Pastor Ben's sermon notes from this past Sunday, in case they may be helpful for further study. To listen to the sermon, click the link above.Intro: (1) recap (2) speed of info (p.28) (3) learning to wait by not being surprised by it (4) book of JamesExamples of Waiting1. Biblical: (1) biblical norm (2) OT -- Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David (3) NT -- Jesus,disciples, Paul (4) James 5...  Read More

Below are Pastor Ben's sermon notes from this past Sunday, in case they may be helpful for further study. To listen to the sermon, click the link above.Intro: (1) recap -- Vroegop (2) defining, practicing (3) gospel basisWaiting Unpacked (Biscuits)1. Waiting is hopeful: (1) eager expectation (2) Ps. 27:13-14 -- here/now, recognition of God’scharacter (3) have to adjust expectations at times (S,M,A...  Read More

Below are Pastor Ben's sermon notes from this past Sunday, in case they may be helpful for further study. To listen to the sermon, click the link above.Intro: (1) advent intro (2) “Vroegop” -- opposite of waiting (3) goal -- get honest about waitingWhat makes waiting hard?1. The uncertainty of delay: (1) uncertainty due to lack of info we’re used to having (cf. google age) (2) previous generations...  Read More

Below are Pastor Ben's sermon notes from this past Sunday, in case they may be helpful for further study. To listen to the sermon, click the link above.Intro: (1) Ephesians recap (2) ch.1-3 vs. ch.4-6 -- reflected in closing (3) example of financesEncouragement (Tychicus)His background: (1) Acts 20:4 (2) likely convert in Ephesus (cf. riot) (3) with Paul on journeys (cf. 2 Cor. 11:25-27) (4) 2 Tim...  Read More

Below are Pastor Ben's sermon notes from this past Sunday, in case they may be helpful for further study. To listen to the sermon, click the link above.Intro: series recap, read verseFaith in Concept1. Faith as a shield: (1) “the door-shield” -- stretcher if killed (2) smoked from flaming arrows after battle (3) one of the pictures of the Christian life is Satan bombarding us with lies, temptation...  Read More

Below are Pastor Ben's sermon notes from this past Sunday, in case they may be helpful for further study. To listen to the sermon, click the link above.Intro: (1) series recap (2) “righteousness” -- God is the standard of right and always does rightRighteousness in Concept1. Righteousness as a breastplate: (1) a metal piece covering the front of the body -- designed to protect the vital organs (2)...  Read More