A Centripetal Community

Verde Valley Christian Church

Sep 26 – Oct 2, 2021

Series: Centrifugal
Title: "A Centripetal Community"
Speaker: Jim Hammond

I. ABIDE in Jesus.

John 15:4-5
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

II. ABOUND in good fruit.

John 15:6-8
If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

John 17:15
I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.

III. Everyone needs a CENTER; what's yours?

John 13:35
By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

Colossians 1:17
And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

Revelation 7:17 (CSB)
For the Lamb who is at the center of the throne will shepherd them; he will guide them to springs of the waters of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.

Truth Against the Cancel Culture

Verde Valley Christian Church
Sep 19 – 25, 2021

Series: Truth Has an Edge
Title: "Truth Against the Cancel Culture"
Speaker: Derek Beauchamp

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1. We want the WAY of Jesus over the WAY of CULTURE.

What is cancel culture?

Cancel culture or call-out culture is a modern form of ostracism in which someone or something is thrust out of social or professional circles – whether it be online, on social media, or in person.

What does the Bible say about cancel culture?

Matthew 10:14-15
If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet. Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.

John 18:36
Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place."

Matthew 28:18-20
Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

How do we respond to this cultural moment?

2. We Are SLOW TO SPEAK

James 1:19-20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

3. We PRACTICE THE GOLDEN RULE

Luke 6:31
Do to others as you would have them do to you.

4. We LIVE WITH ANTICIPATION

John 3:16-17
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

The Truth Will Set You Free

Series: Truth Has an Edge
Title: "The Truth Will Set You Free"
Speaker: Derek Beauchamp

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1. A healthy Christian life is CONSISTENTLY SHAPED BY TRUTH.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

2. Our relationship to truth is DAMAGED BECAUSE OF SIN.

3. We HIDE

Genesis 3:8
Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden.

4. We LIE

5. We RATIONALIZE

Genesis 3:12
The man said, "The woman you put here with me—she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it."

John 8:31-32
To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

6. Consistent time in GOD'S WORD

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

7. Consistent time with GOD'S PEOPLE

Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

Sharper Than a Sword

Verde Valley Christian Church

Sep 5 – 11, 2021

Series: Truth Has an Edge
Title: "Sharper Than a Sword"
Speaker: Jim Hammond

I. Truth is SHARP

Romans 1:19-20
since what can be known about God is evident among them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, that is, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood through what he has made. As a result, people are without excuse.

Romans 1:18
For God's wrath is revealed from heaven against all godlessness and unrighteousness of people who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth,

Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, he fell facedown and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will."

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

II. Handle Truth with KINDNESS

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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