Scripture at Sunrise 10.26.2020

“By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.” -Hebrews 11:8

When you trust in the Lord, you are obedient to the Lord. There is a turning away from the old things that have passed away and — behold! — all things have become new.

When faith is based upon God’s promise, faith produces obedience.

-Pastor Steve Wainright (excerpts from Sunday Morning Sermon from Hebrews 11:8-12 – “By Faith Abraham”

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Recent SERMON AUDIO/VIDEO

• Sunday Morning 10/25– Hebrews 11:8-12
  By Faith Abraham
  
• Sunday Evening 10/25 – 2 Chronicles 26
  Success Often Brings Failure
• Wednesday Evening 10/21 – Haggai 2
  The Greater Glory
• Sunday School 10/25 – 2 Peter 1
  Personal Revival: Add to Your Faith

Scripture at Sunrise 10.19.2020

“And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.” -2 Chronicles 25:2

Amaziah’s heart was not right. He had godly actions, he did what was right in God’s sight, but his heart (attitude) was not devoted to God.

Service to the Lord our God comes from a heart of love to the Lord our God. The more you love Him, the more you desire to serve Him. If you serve God out of obligation, you will end up burnt out in serving Him.

-Pastor Steve Wainright (excerpts from Sunday Evening Sermon from 2 Chronicles 25:1-28 – “Right Thing, Wrong Heart“)

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Recent SERMON AUDIO/VIDEO

• • Sunday Morning 10/18– Hebrews 11:7
    By Faith Noah
    
  • Sunday Evening 10/18 – 2 Chronicles 25:1-28
    Right Thing, Wrong Heart
  • Wednesday Evening 10/14 – Haggai 1
    Consider Your Ways
  • Sunday School 10/18 – 2 Peter 1
    Why Do You Believe the Bible: Part 2

Scripture at Sunrise 7.30.2020

“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in His temple.” -Psalm 27:4

Lord, I will obey You simply because You are worthy of it and it is my duty. But don’t let my service to You remain at that level. Show me Your beauty – attract my heart, capture my imagination, so that I find joyful pleasure in serving You. Amen. -Tim Keller via Twitter

Scripture at Sunrise 7.16.2020

“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” -1 John 3:18

Do we love the people of God, and thus, validate our profession of faith? Is our love the stuff of words and posturing or is it validated through real and discernible evidence such as self-denial, sacrifice, and service? — I John 3:18 -Paul Washer via Twitter

Scripture at Sunrise 5.12.2020

“Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof; so he that waiteth on his master shall be honored.” -Proverbs 27:18

He who tends the fig tree has figs for his pains, and he who waits on a good master has honor as his reward. Truly the Lord Jesus is the very best of masters, and it is an honor to be allowed to do the least act for His sake. To serve some lords is to watch over a crab tree and eat the crabs as one’s wages; but to serve the Lord Jesus is to keep a fig tree of the sweetest figs. His service is in itself delight, continuance in it is promotion, success in it is blessedness below, and the reward for it is glory above.

Our greatest honors will be gathered in that season when the figs will be ripe, even in the next world. Angels who are now our servitors will bear us home when our day’s work is done. Heaven, where Jesus is, will be our honorable mansion, eternal bliss our honorable portion, and the Lord Himself our honorable companion. Who can imagine the full meaning of this promise: “He that waiteth on his master shall be honored”?

Lord, help me to wait upon my Master. Let me leave all idea of honor to the hour when Thou Thyself shalt honor me. May the Holy Spirit make me a lowly, patient worker and waiter!

[from Morning & Evening by Charles H. Spurgeon]

Scripture at Sunrise 7.9.2019

“Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.” -Psalm 101:6

If David spoke thus, we may be sure that the Son of David will be of the same mind. Jesus looks out for faithful men, and He fixes His eyes upon them, to observe them, to bring them forward, to encourage them, and to reward them. Let no true-hearted man think that he is overlooked; the King Himself has His eye upon him.

There are two results of this royal notice. First we read, “That they may dwell with me.” Jesus brings the faithful into His house, He sets them in His palace, He makes them His companions, He delights in their society. We must be true to our Lord, and He will then manifest Himself to us. When our faithfulness costs us most, it will be best rewarded; the more furiously men reject, the more joyfully will our Lord receive us.

Next, he says of the sincere man, “He shall serve me.” Jesus will use for His own glory those who scorn the tricks of policy and are faithful to Himself, His Word, and His cross. These shall be in His royal retinue, the honored servants of His Majesty. Communion and usefulness are the wages of faithfulness. Lord make me faithful that I may dwell with Thee and serve Thee.

[from Faith’s Checkbook by Charles H. Spurgeon]

Scripture at Sunrise 4.8.2019

“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain, that is, through His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” -Hebrews 10:19-22

Christ has opened up the way to true worship. Genuine worship leads to genuinely serving. As you worship and serve the Lord, He gives direction and guidance.  –excerpt from Pastor Steve Wainright’s Wednesday Evening Sermon

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Recent SERMON AUDIO

• Sunday Morning 4/3 – 1 Timothy 6:11-12
  Flee, Follow, Fight, Fasten Onto
• Wednesday Evening 4/3 – Hebrews 10:19-22
  Worship: Session 29

Scripture at Sunrise 9.20.2018

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” -Mark 10:45

Serve God by doing common actions in a heavenly spirit, and then, if your daily calling only leaves you cracks and crevices of time, fill them up with holy service. -Charles Spurgeon via Twitter

Scripture at Sunrise 3.7.2018

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” -Romans 12:1-2

A heart of love motivates service more than fear. God wants a living sacrifice–your life, your being, who you are. -excerpt from Steve Wainright’s Sunday Morning Sermon

This Week’s Sermon Audio
Sunday Morning 3/4 – Romans 12:1-2
Commitment Driven By Mercies
Sunday Evening 3/4 – John 10:22-31
You Are Greatly Loved
Wednesday Evening 2/28 – 2 Kings 15:8-38
Self-Seeking Kings

Scripture at Sunrise 9.28.2016

“You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before Him.’ The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. He must increase, but I must decrease.” -John 3:28-30

Our times and purposes on this earth are temporary. Times change. God’s plans for each are different and we do not dictate the terms of our service.

John the Baptist understood the sovereignty of God, he knew who he was and what his place was, and he had a right view of his service. His response to this transition in his ministry is an example for us.

“Whatever it is that glorifies my Master, that’s what I want.”

-excerpts from Anthony Vance’s Evening Sermon

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Sunday Morning Sermon: Dressed in His Righteousness | Romans 3:21-23 | Steve Wainright
Sunday Evening Sermon: Transitions in Ministry | John 3:22-30 | Anthony Vance