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"...because His words had authority." September 13, 2026 Chuck Thornburg Message Notes Luke 4:31–44 Main Theme Jesus demonstrates divine authority in three connected ways: His teaching carries authority. He commands evil spirits with authority. He heals sickness completely and compassionately. The passage presents Jesus not merely as a teacher or healer, but as the Holy One of God—the Messiah whose word has power over spiritual evil and physical suffering. Primary Passage Luk

"What kind of soil am I?" September 6, 2026 Tim Bower Message Notes Teaching on parables, especially Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and the Seed. The central message is that the Word of God is constant, but people’s hearts—the “soil”—differ in how they receive and respond to it. Key passages Passage Main use in the lesson Psalm 78:1–4 Presented as an Old Testament prophecy that God’s truth would be communicated through parables. Matthew 13:1–23 The Parable of the Sower, Jesus’ r

Is He my King? August 30, 2026 Paul Johnson Message Notes Study Notes: Christ as King Big Idea Jesus Christ is the true King — not merely one of many earthly rulers, but the eternal, righteous, and universal King who reigns over all the earth. Human kings are limited, corruptible, and temporary; Christ's kingship is humble, righteous, and everlasting. Lesson Aim To recognize that Christ is King even now, to understand the contrast between human and divine kingship, and to per

If you want to be great in God's kingdom, learn to be a servent of all! August 23, 2026 Greg Johnson Message Notes Study Notes: "Give Us a King" Theme: The danger of wanting to be like the world, and the call to be a servant like Christ. 1. Israel Demands a King — 1 Samuel 8:4–5 The elders of Israel gather at Ramah and tell Samuel: · "Behold, you are old." · "Your sons do not walk in your ways." · "Appoint for us a king to judge us like all the nations." Key

Assurance matters! August 16, 2026 Tim Bower Message Notes Study Notes: 1 John 5:6–21 — What We Know for Certain Passage Focus Primary text: 1 John 5:6–21 Theme: What do we know for certain? Certainty and assurance in the Christian life. The word "know" appears 39 times throughout 1 John (8 times in chapter 5 alone) — a major theme of the entire epistle. Main Idea John writes to give believers confident assurance of their faith. He identifies specific truths that Christians c

What "mats" might Jesus tell me to pick up? August 9, 2026 Chuck Thornburg Message Notes Study Notes: John 5:1–18 — Healing at the Pool of Bethesda Passage Focus · Primary text: John 5:1–18 · Cross-references mentioned: Matthew 11:1–6; Isaiah 35:1–6 Main Idea Jesus heals with authority, reveals compassion, confronts religious legalism, and points to His equality with God the Father. Outline 1. The Setting — Pool of Bethesda (vv. 1–3) · Jesus travels to Jerus

The Word became Flesh August 2, 2026 Paul Johnson Message Notes Study Notes: The Word Was God (John 1:1 & Related Passages) Main Theme “The Word was God” (John 1:1) — Jesus Christ is the eternal, pre-existent Word (Logos) who fully expresses and is God. The imperfect tense in Greek highlights the timeless, continuous existence of the Word, not a past event that ended. Christ is the perfect communication of God’s nature, love, and power. Key Scriptures John 1:1–5, 14 In the be

"the Kindness of God" July 26, 2026 Greg Johnson Message Notes Study Notes: David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9) Main Theme David seeks to show “the kindness of God” to the house of Saul for Jonathan’s sake. This account pictures God’s loving kindness toward us — we who were powerless and far from Him are brought to His table. Context David is at the height of his reign (end of 2 Samuel 8): he administers justice and equity to all the people. He remembers his covenan

"Because of His great love, the Lord gives us life through the Lord Jesus Christ!"! July 19, 2026 David Easter/Hans Ramirez Message Notes The Great Fishing Miracle (Luke 5:1–11) Context Jesus is teaching crowds by the Lake of Gennesaret (Sea of Galilee). Simon Peter, James, and John (sons of Zebedee) are washing nets after a fruitless night of fishing. The Miracle (Key Details) Jesus gets into Simon’s boat and asks him to push out a little from shore so He can teach the crowd

We are the children of God! July 12, 2026 Tim Bower Message Notes Study Notes: 1 John 3:1–10 — Children of God & the Practice of Righteousness Main Theme • The astonishing love of the Father makes us His children. • This identity calls us to practice righteousness and reject a lifestyle of sin. • John weaves together our new identity (children of God) with the practical outworking (holy living). 1 John 3:1–3 — The Father’s Love & Future Hope • “See

The man took Jesus at His word! July 5, 2026 Chuck Thornburg Message Notes Study Notes: Jesus Heals the Official’s Son (John 4:43–54) Main Theme Jesus performs His second sign in Galilee (after turning water into wine). Emphasis on faith in Jesus’ word (even without physical presence or visible signs). Contrast between the Samaritans (believed by hearing) and the Galileans (wanted signs). Context After two days in Samaria (where many believed because of His word), Jesus retur

The Lord Our Righeousness June 28, 2026 Greg Johnson Message Notes Study Notes: Jeremiah 23 — False Shepherds, God’s Presence, and Righteousness Main Theme • Woe to false shepherds/prophets who scatter God’s people through lies, immorality, and self-serving teaching. • God sees everything (omnipresence) and will judge evil while raising up righteous leadership. • Central promise: “The Lord Our Righteousness” (Yahweh Tsidqenu) — pointing to Christ. • Challenge: Share God’s

Christ as Our Neighbor June 21, 2026 Paul Johnson Message Notes Main Theme The question “Who is my neighbor?” is answered by Jesus through the Parable of the Good Samaritan. True neighborly love is shown through compassionate action that crosses barriers (racial, social, religious). Christ is the ultimate Neighbor — He came to us in our helpless, sinful condition, showed mercy, paid the full price, and promised to return. The Lawyer’s Question & Jesus’ Response (Luke 10:25–29

Knowing sound doctrine is essential! June 14, 2026 Tim Bower Message Notes Study Notes: 1 John 2:18–29 (with 1 John 4:1–6) Main Theme Discernment between true believers and antichrists (false teachers/heretics). John provides warnings about deception while offering practical safeguards for believers. Knowing sound doctrine is essential; the Holy Spirit and Scripture equip us to stand firm. Context This continues the theme of abiding in Christ and walking in the light (previou

Jesus is great at knocking down barriers! June 7, 2026 Chuck Thornburg Message Notes Study Notes: The Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4:1–42) Main Theme Jesus breaks down barriers (racial, gender, social, religious) through compassion, truth, and living water. A powerful story of personal transformation: a sinful, marginalized woman becomes an immediate witness, leading many Samaritans to faith. Jesus offers living water — eternal satisfaction through the Holy Spirit and sa

Believers can look forward to their own future resurrection! May 31, 2026 Greg Johnson Message Notes Study Notes: 1 Corinthians 15 — The Resurrection Main Theme The resurrection of Christ is foundational to the gospel and to Christian hope. Without it, preaching is vain, faith is futile, and we remain in our sins. Believers can look forward to their own future resurrection — a transformed, imperishable, glorious body bearing the image of Christ, resulting in victory over deat

Look for God's character in creation! May 24, 2026 Paul Johnson Message Notes Study Notes: “I Am the Rose of Sharon” (Song of Solomon 2:1) Main Theme The Rose of Sharon (and lily of the valleys) is a beautiful picture and name of the Lord Jesus Christ. God uses every department of creation (including flowers) to express His character, virtue, features, beauty, organization, fragrance, and power. Revelation 4:11 — All things were created for His pleasure. Key Scripture: Song o

The opportunity to renew our mind! May 17, 2026 Tim Bower Message Notes Study Notes: 1 John 2:12–17 Main Theme Encouragement to believers at different stages of spiritual maturity, followed by a strong warning against loving the world and its temporary system. John writes to strengthen and assure Christians while calling them to live distinctly from the world’s values. 1 John 2:12–14 — Assurance to Believers (Poetic Structure) John uses a repetitive, structured style (ancient

You must be born again May 10, 2026 Chuck Thornberg Message Notes Study Notes: Sermon on Nicodemus (John 3:1–21) + Mother’s Day Reflections Opening Illustration – Spiritual Motherhood Not all mothers have biological children. Example: The Faust sisters (nurses) who cared for neighborhood kids by warning them about playing in the street — acted as mothers even without their own children. Main Text: Nicodemus’ Encounter with Jesus (John 3) Background on Nicodemus Pharisee and r

God's blessings overflow to the ends of the earth May 3, 2026 Andrew Hawkinson Message Notes Presentation on Kansas Bible Camp (KBC) Overview & Purpose 70-year ministry (founded ~1955) focused on introducing people to Jesus Christ and encouraging believers to live for Him. Strong emphasis on God’s Word, generational discipleship, and faithfulness across decades. Camp exists so that God’s blessings overflow to “the ends of the earth” (Psalm 67:7) — not for self-centered fillin