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Message Title:  A Heart That is StuckSeries:  Heart Issues (a study in the book of Jonah)Verses used:  Jonah 3:10, 4:1-11, 1 Sam 16:7,Acts 1:8Key verse:Jonah 4:10-11New International Version (NIV)10 But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. 11 And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh,in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left—and also many animals?”Sermon Notes:1.  Spiritual maturity is when we care about what God cares about.2.  Everybody is going to live forever somewhere and forever is a long time! Group IcebreakerShare a spiritually embarrassing moment that happened in your life. Going DeeperThis week in our teaching series on Jonah, we looked at the heart of God and how we can align our hearts with His.   1.    Read Jonah 4 in its entirety.  Has there ever been a time in your life when you were angry with God because he showed His mercy and grace to a person that you felt didn't deserved it? Please share.2.    In Jonah 4:2 Jonah shares an incredible insight into the heart of God in that He is Gracious, Compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Can you share a time when you experienced these aspects of God in your life?3.    In verses5-9 God gives an object lesson to teach a spiritual truth to Jonah.  Has God ever used an object lesson in your life to teach you more about Him?4.    Spiritual maturity is caring about what God cares about.  In this season of your life, what is God teaching you that you nee

Message Title:  A Change of HeartSeries:  Heart Issues (a study in the book of Jonah) Verses used: 2 Chron 32:9-14, 32:20-21, 2 Kings 19:32-36, Mt 26:52-54, Jonah 3:1-10, Mt 3:1, 2 Peter 3:9, Ezekiel 11:19,18:32, 33:11, 2 Cor. 5:18-19Key verse: Jonah 3:4-6New International Version (NIV)Jonah began by going a day’s journey into the city, proclaiming, "Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown." The Ninevites believed God. A fast was proclaimed, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth. When Jonah’s warning reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off his royal robes, covered himself with sackcloth and sat down in the dust.Sermon Notes: Learning from the mistakes of the king of Assyria:Have a healthy respect for God. (2 Kings 19:34.)Don’t mess with God’s angels. (2 kings 19:35, Mt 26:53.)What is repentance?Repentance is not merely and intellectual change of mind or even remorse.Repentance is a radical transformation of a person.Repentance is a fundamental turn around involving mind and action resulting in fruit.Spiritual fruit is an outward expression of an inward reality.What do we learn from the heart of God in His dealing with Jonah and Nineveh?God is patient. (2 Peter3:9)God takes no pleasure in the judgment of the wicked. (Ezekiel 18:32, 33:11)God is a God of mercy. (Jonah.)God is a God of reconciliation. (Jonah, 2 Cor. 5:18-19.)Small Group QuestionsChapter 3 JonahGroup IcebreakerShare about a person that you know that you never thought would accept Jesus and did. What was in their life that was so bad that you just thought they would ever come to God?Going DeeperThis week in our teaching series on Jonah our conversation turned toward our response to people who turn back to God.Read Jonah 3 in its entirety. Why do you think Jonah responded the way he did? Was there a time in your life that it took “tough love” from God for you to obey?How did the people respond to Jonah’s message? Does thi

Message Title:  Hitting bottom and a Humbled HeartSeries:  Heart Issues (a study in the book of Jonah)  Verses used:  Mt 12:39-40, Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2, Lk 15:17, Prov 3:11-12, Ezekiel 11:19Key verse:Jonah 2:2New International Version (NIV)2 He said:“In my distress I called to the Lord,    and he answered me.From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help,    and you listened to my cry. Sermon Notes:When Jonah hit the bottom he prayed and in his prayer we learn five things about God’s heart and what He feels about runners.1. God listens to the prayer/cry of the runner. (1-2)2. God is often behind the circumstances that stop the runner. (3)3. God’s discipline is thorough. (4-74. To run from God is to run from His provision, protection, and purpose. (8-9)5. God is a God of second chances. (10) Small Group QuestionsWeek 2 JonahIcebreaker:  Has there ever been a time that you turned around because you were caught red-handed? Or, what kind of discipline actually worked with you/your children to change thinking/behavior?1.     We are to the place in the story of Jonah where he finds himself in the depths and completely helpless (swallowed by a fish) because of his disobedience to God. 2.     Read his prayer in Jonah 2:1-9.  What part of this prayer most resonates with your experience with God when you were in the depths? What level of issue/problem does it take for you to truly pray the way Jonah prayed?3.     Read Jonah 2:1-2 again.  What did Jonah learn about God when he called out to God in his self-induced distress?    Read Psalm 40:1-3.  What ability does God have in any circumstance?4.     Rea

Message Title:  Hearts in ConflictSeries:  Heart Issues (A Study In the Book of Jonah) Verses used:  Jonah 1:1-17, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 139:7-12, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Hebrews 12:6, Ezekiel 11:19.Key verse: Jonah 1:1-31 The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”  3 But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.Sermon Notes:God’s heart is just.God’s heart is merciful in that He is sending a warning to them to repent from his prophet!God’s heart is patient but forceful in dealing with his rebellious prophet.God’s heart is always about bringing people into a deeper knowledge of Him.Our fallen hearts are not thinking clearly when we run away from God.When you and I run from God we run from his purpose in life for us.When you run from God you hurt the people who are close to youSin splashes.You can run from God but you can never out-run God! Some questions to consider this week:Group notesIcebreaker:   Talk about a time when you were young that you ignore authority figures and it got you into some trouble.Read Jonah 1:1-3.  What did God ask Jonah to do?  Why do you think Jonah ran?   Why do we turn our backs on the clear commands of God? Was there a time in your life when you ran from God?  Why?Read Psalm 139:1-12.  What do these verses say about God's knowledge of you?  If God knows us so well, why do we still run? Read Proverbs 3:5,6.  What is the promise of th

Title of Message: The Importance of The HeartSeries: Heart Issues (a study in the book of Jonah) Last week Pastor Vince talked about his trip to Israel and how the Lord spoke to him at the Sea of Galilee, at the same spot where Jesus asked Apostle Peter 3 times, “Do you love me?”This week Pastor Frank begins a new series entitled "Heart Issues." Through the month of May we are going to head to the Old Testament book of Jonah. In this series we will look at the heart of God and the heart of a stubborn prophet! You will see a clash of wills and desires...really a clash of heart between God and manVerses used:Matthew 15:17-20, Jonah 1:1-3, Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 65:14, Romans 10:9,Hebrews 3:12, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 21:1-2, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 3:3, Proverbs 4:4, 1 Samuel 16:7, John 2:23-24, Genesis 6:5, Jeremiah 17:9, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Galatians 6:7-8, Jeremiah 32:39-40, Ezekiel 11:19, Gal. 4:6.Key verses: Matthew 15:17-20“Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them.”Jonah 1:1-3The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the LORD.Sermon Notes:The heart is the place where we experience emotion.It is also a place of intellectual activity/thought.It is the place of human will/volition/choice.The heart is the place of knowing, willing and feeling in holistic unity.The heart is the mission control center of ou

Title of Message: How much do you love Jesus?In this message Pastor Vince talks about his trip to Israel and how the Lord spoke to him at the Sea of Galilee, at the same spot where Jesus asked Apostle Peter 3 times, “Do you love me?”Verses used:  John 21: 15-19Key verse: John 21:17The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him a third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.”Sermon Notes: Peter’s denial of Jesus was most notable for several reasons1.     He said he would never deny Jesus. Matt. 26:35. He was sincere but lacked resolve.2.     He resorted to violence in defending Jesus, depicting the human’s way of solving problems. John 18:10-113.     He expected Jesus to resort to violence as well. Everyone did. Matt. 26:51-56What did Jesus want to address with Peter?1.     Jesus wanted to correct Peter’s understanding of who the Messiah is and how He intends to conquer mankind.Jesus will establish His kingdom, not by force but by love.2.     Jesus wants Peter to be clear about his motivations for following Jesus.The only motivation acceptable to Jesus is love.3.     Jesus wants Peter to understand the extent of his love for Jesus.4.     Jesus points out to Peter what is most important to Him: Caring for His sheep.What is the ultimate proof of our love for Jesus? Sharing His love to others!Some questions to consider this week:1.     Icebreaker question: Name one person that you love very much. How do you show/express your love for this person? Does that person feel your love?Note: Gary Chapman w

Title of Message: I Am The Light of the World We are concluding our series on the I AM statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John. Jesus reveals who He is so that we will trust Him completely as we travel the journey of life.Verses used:  John 1:1-5, 3:19-21, 8:12-20; Ephesians 5:8-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8.Key verse: John 8:12When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Sermon Notes:1.     The light is truth in a world of confusion and deception.2.     The light is a contrast to a world of sin and evil.3.     The light is life and victory in a world of death and defeat.4.     Jesus  is the light. Some questions to consider this week:1.     What is one thing that stands out to you from the message on Sunday?2.     Have you ever had the lights go completely out or been stuck somewhere in the dark? What was the most frustrating or scary part of it for you?3.     Jesus says He is the light of the world. Light allows us to see things clearly. Since Jesus came into your life, what is one thing that you view differently than you did before?4.     What are some common beliefs or practices in our culture that are in stark contrast to who Jesus is?5.     Was there a time when someone not only told you how to solve a problem you were facing, but then helped you do it? In what ways has Jesus done this for you?6.     Jesus says that whoever follows Him will never walk in darkness (John 8:12). In what sense is that promise special to you?7.     How can we be “stirring in”

Message Title:  I Am The Good ShepherdWe are continuing in the series on the "I AM" statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John.  Jesus reveals who He is so that we will trust Him completely as we travel the journey of life. In the second message from the series Pastor Graham takes a look at the statement I am The Good Shepherd in John 10:11.Verses Used:  John 10:11-18, Psalm 95:7, Isaiah 40:11, Exodus 3:14, John 8:58, Ezekial 34:1-31, Mark 10:18, Psalm 23, Philippians 2:6-8, Hebrews 10:25, Isaiah 53:6, John 10:3-4, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Peter 2:25, John 15:13, John 15:6, Matthew 11:28.Key verse:  John 10:11-18.11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. 17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.” Sermon Notes:1.     WHO IS HE? (verses 11&14)Notice the definite article THE.Jesus is not just "A" shepherd.He is also the good shepherd.2.     WHAT DOES HE DO? ( verses 10-13)He gives life to the sheep (verses 10 & 28)He gives His life for the sheep (verse 11)3.       HOW DOES HE DO THIS? (verses 3-4 &am

Message Title:  The Resurrection and the Life We are beginning a new series on the I AM statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John. Jesus reveals who He is so that we will trust Him completely as we travel the journey of life.Verses used:  Exodus 3:14, John 11:1-44.Key verse:  John 11:25-26.Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” Sermon Notes:1.     He is sovereign over the uncertainties of life2.     He is life for those who know Him and believe Him3.     He is present and compassionate in our grief and disappointment4.     He is powerful and His promises are sure Some questions to consider this week:1.     What is one thing that stands out to you from the message on Sunday?2.     What is the difference between knowing about someone and knowing them personally? What can you learn about someone by knowing them personally that you cannot learn simply by knowing things about them?3.     Jesus says that the circumstances surrounding Lazarus’s death were “for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it” (John 11:4). Has there been a time in your life where you experienced difficulties or loss but God revealed His power in the middle of it?4.     Have you ever gone on a trip (or a drive or a hike) where you were worried about your safety? What was missing that would have made you feel like it was under control? How does God bring that kind of security in your life?5.     Jesus said “whoever lives by believing in me will never die” (John 11:26). When did this life that He describes start for you? How does knowing that it will never end change your perspective on things?

Message Title:  Who Rolled Away the Stone?Verses used:  John 19:17-19, 1 Corinthians 15:1-9, 13-19, John 19:41, Matthew 28:11-15, Philippians 3:7-11, Romans 8:10-11.Key verses:  John 19:17-1917 They took Jesus, therefore, and He went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha. 18 There they crucified Him, and with Him two other men, one on either side, and Jesus in between. 19 Pilate also wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It was written, “JESUS THE NAZARENE, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”1 Corinthians 15:1-915 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain.3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep; 7 then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles; 8 and last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.1 Corinthians 15:13-1913 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, not even Christ has been raised; 14 and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain. 15 Moreover we are even found to be false witnesses of God, because we testified against God that He raised Christ, whom He did not raise, if in fact the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised; 17 and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 19 If we have hoped in Christ in this life only, we are of all men most to be pitied. Sermon Notes:First type

Today's Palm Sunday message is a special message given by recently retired police chief of Irvine Dave Maggard and was a special message Titled "Civil Servant Sunday" honoring our law enforcement officers, firefighters, and medical personnel. Next Sunday is Easter and we encourage you to invite someone to church with you as we honor the greatest civil servant of all, Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Verses used: Psalm 103:17, Matthew 18:20, Proverbs 16:31, Psalm 92:14-15, Proverbs 16:24, Matthew 5:9Key Verses: Proverbs 16:24: Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Title of Message:  Hinduism, Buddhism, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ -We are concluding our series entitled "What's the Difference;" a study to hold up the New Testament Gospel of Jesus and then compare it to other religions and religious thoughts. -If you've missed any of the messages in this series that began on January 10, please visit the church website at http://www.woodbridgecommunitychurch.org/sermons/.-This week our Men’s Min. leader, Mike Cranford is speaking on the difference between the Christian Gospel and both Hinduism and Buddhism.Verses used:  Galatians 1:6-8, John 15:12-14, 1 John 4:7-11, John 14:6, 1 Corinthians 15:1-7, Hebrews 9:27-28, Psalm 91:14-16, John 10:14-15, Revelation 3:20, Galatians 6:7-8.Key verse:  Galatians 1:6-8."I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse!" Sermon Notes:1.     Our Truth is exclusive.2.     Our Faith is rooted in historical fact.3.     Our Destiny is a line, not a circle.4.     Our God is personal. Some questions to consider this week:1.     What is one thing that stands out to you from the message on Sunday?2.     Have you ever felt like the universe was punishin

Title of Message:  The Story of Our Scars -We are taking a 1 week break from our series entitled "What's the Difference."-Next week Pastor Frank will resume and complete the series with a study on Hinduism and Buddhism.-TODAY Pastor Danny uses Isaiah 53 to share about scars and healing. Verses used:  Isaiah 53:1-5, Ecclesiastes 3:2a, 8b, 11, John 20:27-28 Key verse:  Isaiah 53:1-5. (ESV)1 Who has believed what he has heard from us?     And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?2 For he grew up before him like a young plant,    and like a root out of dry ground;    he had no form or majesty that we should look at him,    and no beauty that we should desire him.3 He was despised and rejected by men;    a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief;    and as one from whom men hide their faces    he was despised, and we esteemed him not.4 Surely he has borne our griefs    and carried our sorrows;    yet we esteemed him stricken,    smitten by God, and afflicted.5 But he was pierced for our transgressions;    he was crushed for our iniquities;    upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,    and with his wounds we are healed.Sermon Notes:1.  Trauma: Jesus entered into our trauma.2.  Treatment: Jesus embraced the fallenness to become The Way.3.  Transformation: Jesus’ work enables us to live a new life.4.  Testimony: Jesus equips us now with our stories to tell His story and carry out the great commission.Some questions to consider this week:1.     What is one thing that stands out to you from the message on Sunday?2.     Do you have a physical scar? If so where is it and how did you get it?3. &

Title of Message:  The Gospel and Jehovah’s WitnessesSeries:  What's the Difference -We are approaching the conclusion of the series entitled "What's the Difference;" a study to hold up the New Testament Gospel of Jesus and then compare it to other religions and religious thoughts. -On the first Sunday of this series, Pastor Frank walked us through the Gospel - "Jesus Plus Nothing."  This study was the basis for all sermons in this series.  If you missed it, catch this message from     January 10 via the website at http://www.woodbridgecommunitychurch.org/sermons/.-This week Pastor Frank continues in the series, speaking on the difference between the Christian Gospel and the Jehovah’s Witnesses.  Verses used:  Galatians 5:13-25; 1:11-12; 2:5-7; 2:15-16; 3:1-2; 3:5; 3:11; 3:26-28; 5:6-7; 6:14-16;John 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:1-2, Titus 2:13, Hebrews 1:5-8, Mark 12:35-37, Revelation 1:8, Revelation 22:13-16.Key verses:   Galatians 1:6-8 (NIV) 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse!Galatians 1:11-12 (NIV)11 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. 12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.Galatians 2:5-7 (NIV)5 We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be pres

Title of Message:  The Gospel and New Age SpiritualismSeries:  What's the Difference-We are continuing in the series entitled "What's the Difference;" a study to hold up the New Testament Gospel of Jesus and then compare it to other religions and religious thoughts. On the first Sunday of this series, Pastor Frank walked us through the Gospel - "Jesus Plus Nothing." This study was the basis for all sermons in this series. If you missed it, catch this message from January 10 via the website at http://www.woodbridgecommunitychurch.org/sermons/.-In the subsequent weeks we learned about the differences between the Gospel and Islam, Mormonism, Religious Traditions and Judaism. -In upcoming weeks, the series will present the difference between the Gospel and both Jehovah's Witness and Hinduism/Buddhism.-This week Pastor Frank continues in the series, speaking on the difference between the Christian Gospel and New Age Spiritualism.Verses used:  Galatians 5:13-25, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:13, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1-2, Ephesians 5:18-19, Colossians 3:16, 1 Samuel 6:23.Key verse:  Galatians 5:13-2513 For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For the whole Law is fulfilled in one

Title of Message:  The Motivation of the Cross-We are taking a 1 week break from our series entitled "What's the Difference."-Next week we will resume the study series.-TODAY Pastor Frank will pause for Valentine’s day to ponder the divine motivation of the cross.  Why did God do it and what was God's motivation in sending Jesus to Earth and to the cross?Verses used:  Isaiah 53:10-11, Hebrews 12:1-2, John 3:16, Jeremiah 31:3, Hosea 11:4, 1 John 4:9-10, Romans 8:35-39, Genesis 3:13, Jeremiah 3:8, Deuteronomy 6:4-6, Mark 12:28-34, Galatians 2:20.Key verses:  Isaiah 53:10-11, Hebrews 12:1-2.Isaiah 53:10-1110 But the Lord was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief;If He would render Himself as a guilt offering, He will see His offspring,He will prolong His days,And the good pleasure of the Lord will prosper in His hand.11 As a result of the anguish of His soul, He will see it and be satisfied;By His knowledge the Righteous One, My Servant, will justify the many,As He will bear their iniquities.Hebrews 12:1-21 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.Sermon Notes:What motivates us to do the things that we do?FearGuiltAngerGreedHateThe greatest is Love7.  The Cross is the collision point of two of God's attributes, Love and Holiness/Justice.8.  God's motivation for sending Jesus is love!9.  God's goal is reconciliation.10. God wants you to respond to His love for you by loving him back!Some questions to consider this week:1.     What is one thing that stands out to you from the message on Sunday?2.     Pastor Frank taught that "God was pleased to 'crush' Jesus fo

Title of Message: The Gospel & Modern Day Judaism Series:  What's the Difference - Rabbi Larry Feldman is continuing the series "What's the Difference," a study to hold up the New Testament Gospel of Jesus and then compare it to other religions and religious thoughts. -Week One Pastor Frank walked us through the Gospel - "Jesus Plus Nothing."  This study was the basis for all sermons in this series.  If you missed it, catch this message from January 10th via the website at http://www.woodbridgecommunitychurch.org/sermons/.-The past three weeks we preached on the differences between the Gospel and Islam, Mormonism, and the religious traditions observed throughout Christendom. -This week Rabbi Larry Feldman from Shuvah Yisrael will speak on the differences between the Gospel and modern day JudaismVerses used: Leviticus 17, Isaiah 49, Isaiah 53, Psalm 2, John 8:24Key verse: Isaiah 53Sermon Notes: IntroductionThe difference between witnessing and apologeticsThe Romans Road for salvationG-d’s plan for atonement can be found in the Jewish Scriptures.The Jewish Bible teaches all have sinnedThe kings of Israel declare thisSolomon said itDavid said itThe prophets of Israel proclaim thisIsaiah said itJeremiah said itThe Jewish Bible teaches there are consequences for sinSin causes deathSin causes separation from G-dThe Jewish Bible teaches atonement only comes through sacrificeThe Jewish co

Title of Message:  The Gospel and Religious TraditionsSeries:  What's the Difference -We are continuing in the series entitled "What's the Difference;" a study to hold up the New Testament Gospel of Jesus and then compare it to other religions and religious thoughts. -Week One Pastor Frank walked us through the Gospel - "Jesus Plus Nothing."  This study was the basis for all sermons in this series.  If you missed it, catch this message from January 10th via the website at http://www.woodbridgecommunitychurch.org/sermons/.-The past two weeks Pastor Frank preached on the differences between the Gospel and both Islam and Mormonism.-This week Pastor Vince will speak on the differences between the Gospel and the Religious Traditions observed throughout Christendom. Verses used:  Galatians 1:6-7, Galatians 2:1-3, 7-9, 16, 1 John 1:7, 1 John 5:11-13, 1 John 4:18-19, Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 1:13-17 Key verse:  Galatians 2:1-16   1Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. 2It was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but I did so in private to those who were of reputation, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain. 3But not even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised. 4But it was because of the false brethren secretly brought in, who had sneaked in to spy out our liberty

 Title of Message:The Gospel and MormonismSeries:  What's the Difference-Pastor Frank is continuing in his series entitled "What's the Difference," a study to hold up the New Testament Gospel of Jesus and then compare it to other religions and religious thoughts. -Week One Pastor Frank walked us through the Gospel - "Jesus Plus Nothing."-Last week he covered the differences between the Gospel and Islam.-This week he is focusing on the differences between the Gospel and Mormonism.Verses used:  Galatians 1:3-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Psalm 147:5, Psalm 139:1-4, 1 John 3:20, 2 Peter 3:8, Galatians 3:1-5.Key verse:  Galatians 1:3-103 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be the glory forevermore. Amen.6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is really not another; only there are some who are disturbing you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! 9 As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed!10 For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ. Sermon Notes:1.     If you mess with the identity of Jesus who died on the cross or what

Title of Message: The Gospel and IslamSeries:  What's the Difference -Last week Pastor Frank began a new series entitled "What's the Difference," a study to hold up the New Testament Gospel of Jesus and then compare it to other religious thoughts and religions.  He began by walking us through the Gospel - "Jesus plus nothing."-Today, Pastor Frank continues in the series, focusing on the differences between the Gospel and Islam. Verses used:  Galatians 1:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 3:5. Key verse:Galatians 1:101 Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia:3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be the glory forevermore. Amen.6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is really not another; only there are some who are disturbing you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! 9 As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed!10 For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ. Sermon Notes:&nbs