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  • Are we living in the Light of Jesus?

    Are we living in the Light of Jesus?
    Apr 1 2025

    Picture This, Week 1 of 4 from March 9th, 2025

    "The person and work of Jesus is the only true light in our dark world."

    2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

    SUMMARY

    This sermon explores the nature of the gospel as light in a dark world, emphasizing Jesus Christ as the embodiment of God's glory. Pastor Michael discusses the concept of spiritual blindness versus spiritual sight, the transformative power of beholding Christ, and the personal nature of salvation. He challenges listeners to consider where their attention is focused and how that shapes their spiritual growth.

    REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

    • 💬 What gifts are we leaving unopened and unused?

    • 💬 Are we captured by Jesus or blind to His glory?

    • 💬 Who or what do we spend most of our energy beholding? How will that shape us?

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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    • 📖 Read 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

    • 📖 We are not the Light (2 Corinthians 4:1-2)

    • 📖 The Light shines despite blindness (2 Corinthians 4:3-4)

    • 📖 “The veil” refers to our hardness of heart (2 Corinthians 3:12-18)

    • 📖 “fragrance” from “life to life and death to death” (2 Corinthians 2:15-16)

    • 📖 Jesus is the Light (2 Corinthians 4:5-6)

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    51 m
  • Can temporary suffering really bring eternal purpose?

    Can temporary suffering really bring eternal purpose?
    Mar 23 2025
    Picture This, Week 3 of 4 from March 23, 2025 "We endure here by trusting God has prepared our eternal home." 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARYThis sermon explores the concept of our earthly bodies as temporary "tents" and the promise of an eternal, heavenly dwelling prepared by God. Pastor Michael emphasizes that while we experience affliction and groaning in our current bodies, we can have hope in the unseen reality of our future resurrection bodies. The sermon encourages believers to live with purpose and faith, knowing that our current struggles are preparing us for an eternal weight of glory.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS💬 Have we surrendered our lives to Jesus so that He will make us a home? 💬 What is our attention renewing in us every single day? What are we paying the most attention to each day and how is that shaping us? 💬 Are we living in this tent in a way that is pleasing to our eternal home-builder? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES📝 Sermon Notes for this message 💾 Download a transcript of this message 📰 Blog Summary for this message 🖼️ Sermon SlidesRead 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10Your body is a temple (1 Corinthians 6:18-20) Who sinned and caused this blindness? (John 9) Article on suffering by Ann Voskamp “When your world burns down: how to answer the question of pain and suffering”LINKSWebsiteDownload our App! (Apple) (Android)DonatePodcastMusic by Blue Dot Sessions
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    51 m
  • What pain do we need to surrender to Jesus?

    What pain do we need to surrender to Jesus?
    Mar 16 2025

    Picture This, Week 2 of 4 from March 16th, 2025

    "Though carried in busted containers, Jesus' Gospel is true treasure."

    2 Corinthians 4:7-18 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

    SUMMARY

    This sermon explores the concept of the gospel as treasure carried in clay jars, based on 2 Corinthians 4. Pastor Michael emphasizes that our weaknesses and brokenness allow Christ's light to shine through, and that the resurrection life of Jesus is manifested in believers despite suffering. The eternal weight of glory far outweighs our present light afflictions.

    REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

    • 💬 What weakness & struggle are we hiding? What light could Jesus shine through it?

    • 💬 How is Jesus’ life being manifested in us?

    • 💬 What pain do we need to surrender to Jesus?

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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    • 📖 The Containers are Busted (2 Corinthians 4:7-12)

    • 📖 The Treasure is Resurrection Life (2 Corinthians 4:11)

    • 📖 Resurrection Come After Death (2 Corinthians 4:5-6)

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    38 m
  • Why does God choose imperfect people to do His work?

    Why does God choose imperfect people to do His work?
    Mar 2 2025
    Comfort & Affliction, Week 3 of 3 from March 2nd, 2025 "When we know Jesus deeply He shows clearly that our life is His." 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARYThis sermon explores the paradoxical nature of Christian faith, where believers are portrayed as captives in Christ's triumphal procession. Pastor Michael challenges the congregation to view their relationship with God not as victorious conquerors, but as those conquered by Christ's love. He emphasizes that true Christian life involves surrender, being led by Christ, and becoming a living testimony of God's work. The sermon also addresses the tension between personal faith and public witness, urging believers to let their lives tell Jesus' story to the world.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS💬 How does a life of captivity to Jesus smell to you? 💬 How are our lives telling Jesus’ story this week? 💬 What work of Jesus are we tempted to minimize? 💬 What work of Jesus are we tempted to take credit for?ADDITIONAL RESOURCES📝 Sermon Notes for this message 💾 Download a transcript of this message 📰 Blog Summary for this message 🖼️ Sermon Slides 📖 Read 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18 📖 Read 2 Corinthians 2:12-16 📖 Read 2 Corinthians 2:16-3:6 📖 Read 2 Corinthians 3:6-18 📖 The first edition of the 10 commandments God carved Himself. Moses broke them almost immediately and had to make his own copy. (Exodus 24:12-18, Exodus 31:18, Exodus 35:15-20) 📖 Moses was also insufficient for his calling (Exodus 4:11-12) 📖 When Moses came down from speaking with God he glowed in the dark so he had to keep his face covered unless he was talking to God (Exodus 34:28-35) LINKSWebsiteDownload our App! (Apple) (Android)DonatePodcastMusic by Blue Dot Sessions
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    49 m
  • Do you let your fears control you?

    Do you let your fears control you?
    Feb 23 2025
    Comfort & Affliction, Week 2 of 3 from February 23rd, 2025 "Walking in the presence of Jesus means giving and receiving correction." 2 Corinthians 2:12-2:11 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARYThis sermon explores the challenges of communication, conflict, and correction within the Christian community. Using Paul's relationship with the Corinthian church as a backdrop, Pastor Michael emphasizes the importance of trust, grace, and forgiveness in resolving misunderstandings. He highlights that walking in the presence of Jesus involves both giving and receiving correction, and that individual sin affects the entire community. Ultimately, the goal of correction and conflict resolution is restoration, reflecting God's love and the redemptive work of Christ.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS💬 What small miscommunications are we treating as assassination attempts? 💬 What pain are we resisting regardless of what its purpose might be? 💬 Who are we withholding Jesus’ forgiveness from?ADDITIONAL RESOURCES📝 Sermon Notes for this message💾 Download a transcript of this message📰 Blog Summary for this message🖼️ Sermon Slides📖 Read 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11📖 Jesus’ Process for Conflict Resolution (Matthew 18:15-22) Outline🇮. Acknowledging Jesus in Others (2 Corinthians 1:12-22) 🇮🇮. Collaborating with Jesus in Others (2 Corinthians 1:23-2:4) 🇮🇮🇮. Restoration is Jesus’ Goal (2 Corinthians 2:5-11) LINKSWebsiteDownload our App! (Apple) (Android)DonatePodcastMusic by Blue Dot Sessions
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    52 m
  • Is religion just a crutch for the weak?

    Is religion just a crutch for the weak?
    Feb 16 2025

    Comfort & Affliction, Week 1 of 3 from February 16th, 2025

    “Affliction teaches us to rely on God and comfort others."

    2 Corinthians 1:1-11 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

    SUMMARY

    This sermon explores the relationship between comfort and affliction in the Christian life, drawing from Paul's letter to the Corinthians. It emphasizes that God's comfort doesn't eliminate affliction but teaches believers to rely on God and comfort others. Pastor Michael challenges the notion that faith is merely a crutch, arguing instead that it provides real hope and strength in times of difficulty. He highlights God's nature as merciful and comforting, and encourages gratitude for God's mercies even in challenging times.

    REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

    • 💬 What mercies has God extended to you in the last few months?

    • 💬 How are we blessing others when we have been comforted?

    • 💬 What affliction will convince us that we must rely on Jesus for our whole life?

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

    • 📝 Sermon Notes for this message

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    • 🖼️ Sermon Slides

    • 📖 Read 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

    • 📖 Paul - former enemy to Christians, met Jesus and became sold out (Acts 9)

    • 📖 Paul, missionary pastor starts a church in Corinth (Acts 18)

    • 📖 Types of suffering (1 Peter 3-4)

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    48 m
  • Why would someone give up wealth and privilege to stand with oppressed people?

    Why would someone give up wealth and privilege to stand with oppressed people?
    Dec 15 2024
    The Rest of the Story, 6 of 8 from December 15th, 2024 "Our richest wealth is an inheritance of Christ’s disgrace." Hebrews 11:23-29 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) SUMMARY This sermon explores the story of Moses and the Exodus, emphasizing the power of faith in God's promises even in the face of overwhelming odds. It highlights how God demonstrated His supremacy over the Egyptian gods through the plagues and the parting of the Red Sea. The sermon draws parallels between the Israelites' journey and our own spiritual walk, encouraging believers to trust in God's plan and timing, even when circumstances seem dire. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 💬 Whose authority do we live in fear of? 💬 Are we snacking on fleeting moments when the table of eternity is set before us? 💬 Whose respect are we most focused on deserving? 💬 How are we living today that shows our anticipation of what God says is coming? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 📝 Sermon Notes for this message 💾 Download a transcript of this message 🔗 Blog Summary for this message The Story (Genesis 37-50) 📖 Exodus 1:1-14 📖 Exodus 1:22-2:10 📖 Exodus 2:11-15 📖 Exodus 3:5-10 📖 Exodus 5:1-2 📎 YHWH's War on Egyptian Deities Chart 📖 Exodus 11:1-8 📖 Exodus 12:1-14 📖 Exodus 14:13-16, 21-22, 27-31 📖 The Rest of the Story (Hebrews 11:23-29) LINKS Website Download our App! (Apple) (Android) Donate Podcast Music by Blue Dot Sessions
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    59 m
  • How could God ever work through imperfect and dysfunctional families?

    How could God ever work through imperfect and dysfunctional families?
    Dec 8 2024
    The Rest of the Story, 5 of 8 from December 8th, 2024 “Our hope for the future is that God will finish what He started.” Hebrews 11:21-22 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) SUMMARY This sermon explores the life of Joseph, emphasizing how God works through adversity and family dysfunction to fulfill His purposes. Pastor Michael highlights the theme that God's path of blessing is not always straightforward but often involves trials and challenges. He underscores the importance of faith in God's providence, even when circumstances seem dire, and encourages believers to trust in God's ultimate plan for eternal good. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 💬 Are we preparing for the test of dying well? 💬 Where are we focused on today’s news and neglecting tomorrow’s investments? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 📝 Sermon Notes for this message 💾 Download a transcript of this message 🔗 Blog Summary for this message The Story (Genesis 37-50) 📖 Genesis 37 📖 Genesis 45:1-9 📖 Genesis 49:1-28 📖 Genesis 50:15-26 📖 The Rest of the Story (Hebrews 11:21-22) LINKS Website Download our App! (Apple) (Android) Donate Podcast Music by Blue Dot Sessions
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    51 m
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