As the second "I AM" statement, Jesus announces at the Festival of Tabernacles "I am the light of the world." Check out why this context sheds light on this impactful claim of Jesus and how it helps us to understand how we shine the light of Christ in a darkened world.
This was our Father's Day 2021 sermon. We hope you will enjoy it!
Jesus' first claim in John 6:35 is, "I am the bread of life" and it comes with some heavy implications about Jesus' divinity, mission and obedience to the Father's will. You will hear about how Jesus' claim was purposeful for his audience and for us today as we strive to live in light of the work of God, which is to believe in the one he has sent. Have a blessed week!
Welcome to our first sermon on Jesus' 7 I AM Statements. John records 7 statements where Jesus uses the phrase “I AM” about himself, to make himself equal with God. His original audience would be transported back to the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus 3. In Exodus 3, God reveals himself to Moses and to us to make his presence, power and purpose known. Listen in on how this interaction is not only important for understanding the narrative of the Bible, but how it is important for our lives.
In honor of Memorial Day, we are looking at how God desires us to highlight and remember his character through how He has been faithful to us by looking into how Joshua lead the Israelites to construct a memorial to remember the Jordan River crossing.
We are finishing up our series in 1 John this week. In this passage, John's focus is continuing to live a life that glorifies the one true God and recognizing that eternal life comes through Jesus. I also summarize three very important things we have been challenged by in 1 John:
Email us at tillicumbaptist@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to respond to the final question in the sermon today.
Check out our sermon from Sunday May 16, 2021. Pastor Andrew preaches about the need to find our source and satisfaction of love from God while developing a deep relationship with Jesus.
Today's text of 1 John 4:1-6 is presented in light of the narrative shared in Jeremiah 28 where Hannaniah prophecies that the King of Babylon will be defeated and all the Jewish captives will be released within two years. Jeremiah rebukes the prophecy, but not with his own words or strength. In our world with so many false and contrary messages to the Gospel out there we need to build skills and have strong basis of Scripture's authority for guiding us in who we listen to as authorities that form our lives.
A life of sin is not compatible with a life of fellowship with God. John reinforces that the Father's love for his children is what gives us hope for Jesus' return and living a life of integrity, under his operating system that is empowered by the Holy Spirit. Check out the picture from our illustration here.
Show notes: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1erhMYZLghtRKKhN9QXAP5ErDXPbIeyY9cVg6jMBbU6A/edit?usp=sharing
The world and its desires will lead us astray, so we must confidently remain in Christ. The Apostle John was writing to his audience of Christians who were experiencing temptations and persecution from within and outside of the church. The world and the evil it represents and the antichrist spirit present in those who had previously fellowshipped with the believers created a real threat to those believers who John encourages and admonishes to remain in Christ.
At the end of my sermon I had our congregation to listen to the song "Holy Spirit" sung by Francesca Battistelli (here) to be able to think about the answer to the question about a time when God protected you or His word gave hope and assurance.
Listen to Pastor Andrew share about the baptism and temptation of Jesus and how it relates to God leading us through joy and pain. NO SERMON NOTES THIS WEEK. SORRY :)
Have a blessed week!
Listen to Pastor Andrew Kruse (Tillicum Baptist Church) and Pastor Jorge Vargas (Lighthouse Baptist Church) preach the Easter sermons for our joint worship service together. The communion meditation is also included for those who would like to follow along. For reference the two texts for the bases of our sermons were Ephesians 2:11-18 and Ezekiel 37:1-14. We don't have any notes for you to click on this week, but we hope you will listen and take your own notes if you want to. God bless and Happy Easter! Jesus is Alive!
Today we look at Jesus' words in John 14 and how they prepare us for our ultimate goal, which is to be with God in his presence. Here our are new show notes: https://forms.gle/CrJo3SAHsaF9mLnm6
Happy Easter!
Join us as we begin our Journey to Easter. Explore how Jesus set an example of service to one another that we must imitate if we are to call ourselves his followers.
Sermon slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11xcJkR0Qi4xvA1OAQ-e__taxkMvO0vddoLMLIK3DhLI/edit?usp=sharing
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Today's text is Philippians 2. Pastor Andrew Kruse (Tillicum Baptist Church) and Pastor Jorge Vargas (Lighthouse Baptist Church) co-preached to Tillicum Baptist Church on the need for humility and Christ-likeness that brings unity to the body of Christ and glory to God. See our sermon slides below:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1njfT-fqc1gfJAfyu_SLbRKE-GvbNVbL50IzgteO_d00/edit?usp=sharing
James 5:17-18 says, "Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops." Today we're discovering how prayer and listening are transformational practices to cultivate intimacy in our relationship with God and change the world around us. We will explore and uncover how these practices encouraged and helped Elijah see the way forward during dark and discouraging times in Israel's history.
Sermon notes/visuals: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11xcJkR0Qi4xvA1OAQ-e__taxkMvO0vddoLMLIK3DhLI/edit?usp=sharing
In our church we believe in the authority of Scripture that is standard by which all conduct, beliefs and opinions are tested to live a godly life. We don't just believe this as some creedal statement, but truly attempt to live it. Listen to how the Apostle Paul's words to young Timothy are applicable today and guides us as we trust God and His word.
Check out the show notes: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/180ra-eNDFLm6V1PIaO3jZM5eGbylG5ytI1LekIrrnfA/edit?usp=sharing
The foundation of joyful fellowship with Christ is highlighted by the practices of obedience and repentance. Obedience birthed from intimacy and knowledge of God and His word supernaturally overflows in our love for others at every stage of our spiritual growth. Which leads us to the last point today, which is, the Gospel is for all and unites us under Christ to receive one another with joy. It is important to note that Peter does not lead with the Gospel, but he recognized the process of transformation that God is working in him to view people without unnecessary points of division, and to represent God well by not showing partiality. The church today would benefit from taking these points into consideration and how it lends to the credibility of the message of the Gospel, rather than detracts from it.
Show notes (that include the video from The Bible Project referenced in the sermon):
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EwRE-WF-Fpz8cFHxkB24dVZ_x46wBLwKq4B5TYhW6uw/edit?usp=sharing
Joyful fellowship with Christ is highlighted by the practices of obedience and repentance. To walk in God's light requires honesty, transparency and confession. This may be a difficult road to choose, but it brings freedom and victory in Christ that leads us closer in fellowship with God and one another.
Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sJrGp-Dcy0Mlx6t83rdrBKNwfpo2UXZ1CLKHVRvs-ls/edit?usp=sharing
Join Pastor Andrew and his wife, Rachel, as they introduce this last sermon in the Mission Possible series and what God has been teaching them. Share your insights by emailing us at tillicumbaptist@gmail.com
This last sermon explores the importance of investing in the advancement of the Gospel around the world. People from every nation, tribe, and language will be a part of God's kingdom (Revelation 7:9-17)
Here are the sermon slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cjUHglCzYkny6X5PscEN_5T9I8DTC8UiIa2bZ37irJ8/edit?usp=sharing
This week in our 3rd part of "Mission Possible" we discuss what it means to find space within the church and neighborhood to be visibly on mission together. We recognize the need to do good and seek peace with others and use that as an active format to witness to others that we are given the opportunity to CONNECT with.
Check out the new sermon notes format: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCbGqXVnVfjCdeDSmqcrDYty3Dn_lgqRHcWwBmivO6Q/edit?usp=sharing