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

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 -- last week’s handout (2) 2023 word of the yearTruth in Concept1. Truth as a belt: (1) belt holds everything together -- Jax tackling while pulling his pants up (2) the other parts of the armor rely on the foundation of the...  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) spiritual warfare — painting golden gate bridge (3) read passageOur Enemy (12)1. He is spiritual: (1) “devil” in v.11 — minions in v.12 (2) origins in 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 6 (cf. Isaiah 14) (3) they occupy the “heavenly pl...  Read More