9/6/2026

Resting in God’s Provisions 

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6; Matthew 11:28-30

1. True rest comes when we trust God (1 Kings 17:1)

2. True rest comes when we obey God (1 Kings 17:3)

3. True rest must happen daily (1 Kings 17:6)

4. True rest is found in Christ (Matthew 11:28-30)

Closing challenge: 

"Our hearts are restless until they find rest in thee." 

Prayer for the City

Scripture Jeremiah 29:4-7

1. Jeremiah prayed for his city (Jer. 29:7)

2. Jesus wept for his city (Luke 19:41)

3. Leaders love their city (1 Tim. 2:1-2)

4. Communities make up the city (Ps. 127:3)

5. There is an enemy who seeks to destroy the city (Eph. 6:12)

Challenge: Who will stay in the gap for our city? Ezekiel 22:30

The Certainty of Trusting God

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

As we trust God, we can be certain...

...of God's presence 

...of God's character

...that God speaks

...that God is working

Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22

God is worthy of our trust because...

1. His mercy never changes (vs. 8-9)

2. Every good gift comes from His hand (vs. 15-17)

3. He upholds His people (vs. 14)

4. He is near to His people (vs. 18-20)

5. He alone is worthy of our praise (vs. 21-22)

“Small Faith, Big God.”

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

1. God uses small faith (vs. 31-32)

2. Small faith grows slowly (vs. 33)

3. Small faith results in Big Steps (vs. 44-46)

4. Small faith makes right choices (vs. 47-50)

5. Small faith finds the true treasure (vs. 51-52)

The Call of the Deacon

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1Tim 3:8-13 & Mark 10:42-45

Your Heart and God's Word

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

1. A hardened heart (4, 19)

2. A shallow heart (5-6, 20-21)

3. A divided heart (7, 22)

4. A Godly heart (8, 23)

How to have a tender heart?

1. Invite...

2. Remove...

3. Stay...

4. Respond...

5. Ask...

Living Free

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

- Respond by Hearing Christ

- Respond in Humility to Christ

- Respond by Heeding Christ

Free Indeed

Romans 6:12:23

1. Sin enslaves us (vs. 12)

2. Sin doesn't want to let us go (vs. 15)

3. We must serve somebody (vs. 16)

4. The Gospel brings freedom (vs. 16-17)

Closing challenge: 

Live free everyday (vs. 19)

RETURN

Scripture: Hosea 5:15 - 6:6

1. Return begins with Recognition - Hosea 5:15

2. Return with Confidence - Hosea 6:1

3. Return expecting New Life - Hosea 6:2

4. Return with Pursuit and Passion - Hosea 6:3

Why should we return? 

1. Return because God is merciful

2. Return because God heals

3. Return because God revives

4. Return because God desires relationship.

 Scripture: John 15:13, Romans 13:1-4, Galatians 6:2, Isaiah 6:8, Psalm 46:1

1. God honors those who serve (John 15:13, Mark 10:45)

2. God helps those who bear burdens (Galatians 6:2)

3. God sustains selfless servants (Psalm 46:1, 1 Timothy 2:1-2)

Closing - Ways to pray for 1st responders. Pray for their...

1. Protection

2. Families

3. Wisdom

4. Mental and Emotional Strength

5. Faith