Redeemer Pca Of Overland Park

Ruth 3:1-18 Tony Felich June 25, 2006 ----more---- God's providence includes all things, even the dynamics of a human love story. REDEEMING OR SCHEMING? (1-5) - Naomi's advice - The Concept of the "Kinsman Redeemer" LOVE OR LUST? (5-18) - Were Ruth's actions appropriate? What was she doing? (5-9) - Boaz's actions? What was he doing? (10-13) - Anxious planning and waiting (14-18)

Ruth 2:1-23 Tony Felich June 18, 2006 ----more---- God will have mercy on anyone who takes refuge under His wings REVIEW OF CHAPTER ONE - Hard Providence - Naomi's bitterness - Ruth's conversion and profession The story continues in chapter 2 THE FRUIT OF RUTH'S FAITH - Profession of Faith - Initiative - Humility - Work ethic THE KINDNESS AND PROPRIETY OF BOAZ - Personal business practice - Protection for Ruth - Permission for Ruth to glean - Water for Ruth - Pronouncement of blessing upon Ruth - Food for Ruth - Special gleaning privileges THE SPIRITUAL RESTORATION OF NAOMI - Recognition of God's graciousness

Ruth 1:1-22 Tony Felich June 11, 2006 ----more---- Introduction: What is God's Providence? See WCF ch5 (p.851) God's Providence manifested in the book of Ruth, particularly chapter 1: - Famine and Death: The reality of human suffering in God's Providence (1:1-5) - The Bitterness of Naomi: The challenge of interpreting God's Providence personally (1:13, 19-22) - The Conversion of Ruth: the place of Redemption in God's Providence (1:6-18)

Equipped to Do His Will (Hebrews 13:18-25) Pastor Tony Felich May 28, 2006 ----more---- In concluding this great exhortation (Hebrews), we are given clarity and encouragement as to how we will be able to do God's Will (ministry).I. An Appeal for Prayer (12-19) II. Encouraging words about Ministry (20-21)- Our lives and ministry are part of an eternal plan: ***THE ETERNAL COVENANT OF REDEMPTION*** is ... ** THE COVENANT OF GRACE** which encompasses ... * The Covenant of Works & the Covenant of commencement (Adam & Eve)* The Covenant of Preservation (Noah)* The Covenant of Promise (Abraham)* The Covenant of Law (Moses)* The Covenant of the Kingdom (David)* The New Covenant (Christ fulfills all covenantal requirements for God's people, so we can now obey God's commands by the assistance of the Holy Spirit) - He will give us all that we need to do His Will through Christ- Our lives and ministry are for the glory of Christ III. Concluding words (22-25)

Shepherds and Sheep (Hebrews 13:7-17) Pastor Tony Felich May 21, 2006 ----more---- I. The Role of Shepherds (elders/pastors/church leaders)- Feed: Speak the Word of God to the flock (7,8-16)- Lead: Live the Word of God before the flock (7)- Protect: Guard the Flock (17) II. The Role of the sheep ( members of the church)- Remember: Consider leaders way of living (7)- Discern: Is teaching Christ-centered? (8-16)- Imitate: Follow leaders example (7)- Obey: Heed leaders warning (17)- Submit: Maintain humble, responsive attitude (17)- Support: Joyfully encourage your leaders (17)

The One True Source of Contentment (Hebrews 13:5-6) Pastor Tony Felich May 14, 2006 ----more---- CONTENTMENT COMES FROM DEPENDENCE ON GODI. What are you depending on?- Money, possessions, stuff?- God? II. How do you define security?- Job, bank account, retirement plan?- God's promises? III. What brings you satisfaction?- Praise from others?- God using you for His Glory in all spheres of life? IMAGINE THE IMPACT "WE" WOULD HAVE ON THIS CITY, COUNTRY, & WORLD IF FREED FROM THE LOVE OF MONEY TO TRUST GOD SOLELY!- The testimony of our lives would glorify Christ and draw people to Him!- Unfathomable resources would be unleashed to execute the mission and vision God has given our church!- God-empowered boldness would compel us to go to the ends of the earth for Christ and His Glory!

Honor Marriage (Hebrews 13:4) Pastor Tony Felich April 30, 2006 ----more---- Marriage must be revered, valued, and esteemed by the Church as a model for the world.I. What is marriage? II. What is the purpose of marriage? III. How is marriage to be honored?- Societal recognition of the sanctity of marriage: "Let marriage be held in honor among all"- Practicing sexual purity: "Let the marriage bed be undefiled"* Avoid sexual immorality (single people)* Avoid Adultery (married people)

Practicing Love, Hospitality, and Sympathy (Hebrews 13:1-3) Pastor Tony Felich April 23, 2006 ----more---- People who know Christ will manifest love in several ways... 1. The general practice of brotherly love (1) 2. The practice of hospitality (2) 3. The practice of sympathy (3)

Christ Our Redeemer (Romans 5:12-17)Pastor Nathan CurreyApril 14, 2006 ----more----What do we make of the crucifixion of Christ? How do we understand it?What is the Purpose for such cruelty?Why do we as a church celebrate this terrible day? And call it a good day? Why do we view the death of an innocent man as something good?Who was this historical Jesus?Why did He come? What effect does the story of Jesus Christ have on us today?Why is it important? Romans 5:12–1712 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned—13 for sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law. 14 Yet death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sinning was not like the transgression of Adam, who was a type of the one who was to come. 15 But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man's trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of

The Sacrifice (Romans 12:1-2)Pastor Tony FelichApril 9, 2006 ----more---- Jesus entered Jerusalem for the final time in order to be the sacrifice for our sins. Let us respond by committing ourselves as living sacrifices to Him! I. God's Sacrifice is the basis for our sacrifice (1)- God's gracious plan of salvation- Christ's redeeming work II. Give yourself to God as a "living sacrifice" (2)- Holy: Do not conform to this world!- Acceptable: Be transformed by biblical thinking Romans 12:1–212:1 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. 2 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.

Heeding the Voice of Mt. Zion (Hebrews 12:18-29) Pastor Tony Felich April 2, 2006 ----more---- With favorable access to God, in Christ, we can Heed His VoiceI. Jesus has provided favorable access to God!- Mt. Sinai (before Christ's work on the Cross- Mt. Zion (after Christ's work on the Cross) II. Our glorious access to God in Christ compels us to Heed His Voice!- Obedience- Gratefulness- Kingdom-focus- Worship

Committed Race-Running (Hebrews 12:12-17) Pastor Tony Felich March 5, 2006 ----more---- It takes God-empowered commitment to run the race!- Commit to persevering through the hardships (12-13) - Commit to live in peace with everyone (14a) - Commit to the pursuit of holiness (14b, 16-17) - Commit to cultivate the grace of God in your life (15)

The Blessing of Fatherly Discipline (Hebrews 12:4-11) Pastor Tony Felich February 26, 2006 ----more---- Because of Christ's work as our Savior, we have God as our Father. We are blessed by our Father's loving discipline.I. Our Father disciplines us- The Old Testament reveals this- The New Testament reveals this II. Our Father disciplines uses two forms of discipline with us.- Instructive discipline_ Corrective discipline III. Our Father disciplines because he loves us- To correct and protect- To make us be partakers of His holiness- To cause us to bear fruit for His Glory

Run the Race with Endurance (Hebrews 12:1-3) Pastor Tony Felich February 19, 2006 ----more---- I. Make it your life's ambition to actively pursue maturity in Christ- Gain courage from the fruit of faith shown in the lives of our predecessors (1a)- Eliminate things that hinder spiritual progress (1b)- Don't let sin entangle your spiritual growth (1c)- Be relentless in your pursuit of the goal with endurance and focus (2-3)* Study Christ example of endurance and focus* Be careful not to resent trials, they serve a vital purpose! II. Draw Strength from your walk with Christ now

The Fruit of Faith The Mosaic Era (Hebrews 11:23-31) Pastor Tony Felich February 5, 2006 ----more---- GOD'S GIFT OF FAITH DISPELS OUR FEARS -CONSIDER HOW THE TIME OF MOSES ILLUSTRATES THIS... - Moses' parents hid him at great risk (23) - Moses kept his "Christian" identity in the midst of great opposition (24-26) - Moses fled Egypt despite the King's ability to harm him (27) - Moses kept the Passover (28) - The Israelites left Egypt via the Red Sea (29) - Mighty Jericho is conquered (30) - Rahab welcomed God's people at great risk (31)

The Fruit of Faith in the Lives of the Patriarchs (Hebrews 11:8-22) Pastor Tony Felich January 29, 2006 ----more---- I. The Faith Bearing Fruit of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (V. 8-10,12, 17-22) II. The Faith Bearing Fruit of Sarah (V. 11) III. The Faith Bearing Fruit of All Past, Present and Future Generations (V. 12-16)

The Fruit of Faith Before the Flood (Hebrews 11:4-7) Pastor Tony Felich January 22, 2006 ----more----God's gift of faith can enable you to be an authentic witness for Him in the midst of growing rebellion against God.- The Example of Abel (Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4)- The Example of Enoch (Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 5)- The Example of Noah (Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6-10) - What about your example? Our Example?

Faith and its Fruit (Hebrews 11:1-3) Pastor Tony Felich January 15, 2006 ----more----I. Faith Defined (V.1) II. Faith Approved (V.2) III. Faith and Creation (V.3)

Joy To The World (Psalm 98:1-9) Pastor Tony Felich December 25, 2005 ----more----I. The Hymn Story- Words by Isaac Watts- Music by G.F. Handel- Arranged by Lowell Mason- Based on the 98th Psalm II. Lyrical Content and Biblical Depth (based on Psalm 98) Joy to the world, the Lord is come!Let earth receive her king;let every heart prepare him room,and heaven and nature sing... Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!Let all their songs employ,while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plainsrepeat the sounding joy... No more let sins and sorrows grow,nor thorns infest the ground;he comes to make his blessings flowfar as the curse is found... He rules the world with truth and grace,and makes the nations provethe glories of his righteousnessand wonders of his love... III. Application For Us- Christ reigns NOW, we are not a defeated Church!

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Habakkuk 2:20) Pastor Tony Felich December 18, 2005 ----more----I. The Hymn Story- Origin of the words: The Liturgy of St. James (4th Cent.)- Translated by Gerard Moultrie 1864, set to "Picardy" tune in 1906- "Communion" Hymn as well as Advent Hymn II. Lyrical Content and Biblical DepthVerse 1 (Habakkuk 2:20, Psalm 110) - CHRIST OUR LORDLet all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand; ponder nothing earthly minded, for with blessing in his hand, Christ our God to earth descendeth, our full homage to demand. Verse 2 (John 6, 1 Corinthians 11) - CHRIST OUR SPIRITUAL FOODKing of kings, yet born of Mary, as of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords, in human vesture, in the body and the blood, he will give to all the faithful his own self for heavenly food. Verse 3 (John 1:5,9) - CHRIST OUR LIGHTRank on rank the host of heaven spreads its vanguard on the way, as the Light of light descendeth from the realms on endless day, that the powers of hell may vanish as