Edgewood Bible Church

Psalm 47 – Celebrate the King

2024_05_19 – Psalm 47 – 'Celebrate the King' – Sermon by Zach K.–Main Idea: Every person will either celebrate God as their king or be subdued by God as their conqueror.Outline:1. Celebrate the King because He subdues and chooses2. Celebrate the King because He reigns and gathers–EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

Psalm 95 – Worship our Sovereign King

2024_05_12 – Psalm 95 – 'Worship our Sovereign King' – Sermon by Trevor Ice–Main Idea: Worship and trust in our great king to receive his rest.
Outline:i. Who is worth worshiping? Our great savior king (v.1-7a) ii. Why must we worship Him? He is our lasting hope and final rest.  (read v.7b-11) –EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

1 Corinthians 5 – Church Discipline is Necessary

2024_05_05 – 1 Corinthians 5 – 'Church Discipline is Necessary' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter–Main Idea: A congregation should discipline it’s own member for outward unrepented sin for their own good, our own purity, and our obedience to the Lord.
Outline:Church discipline is for his own goodChurch discipline is for their own purityChurch discipline is for our obedience–Discussion Questions:1. Why is church discipline good for the one who continues in unrepentant sin?2. Why do churches struggle to discipline sinning members?3. What is the difference between formative and corrective discipline?4. How does this passage encourage your prayers for EBC?–EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

1 Corinthians 4 – Leaders Who Are Ignored

Main Idea: Ministers of the gospel know they will suffer for the gospel so we should look to imitate them.
Outline:Understanding the duty of leadershipReality check for the churchAdmonishment, Imitation, and Confrontation–Discussion Questions:1. What does it mean to be "stewards of the mysteries of God"?2. How should Christian leadership be different than most leadership in the broader world?3. What does Paul desire the Corinthians to imitate from him?–EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

Colossians 2:11-15 – Believer's Baptism

2024_04_21 – Colossians 2:11-15 – 'Believer's Baptism' – Sermon by Trevor Ice–Main Idea: Through our union with Christ we have been set free from sin and now triumphantly reign with him.
Outline:See that in  Christ we are set apart (v.11)See that in Christ we are raised with him  (12)See that in Christ we are triumphantly forgiven (13-15)–Discussion Questions: 1. What does it mean to be "in Christ" 2. How do we practically apply this reality? 3. Is baptism like circumcision? How is it the same, and how is it different? 4. Have you been baptized as a believer within a local church? If not, why? 5. How should the church respond when someone is baptized? Why?–EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

1 Corinthians 3 – United Foundation

2024_04_14 – 1 Corinthians 3 – 'United Foundation' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter–Main Idea: We are to live united in Christ as God’s holy temple
Outline:Don’t be a baby, think spirituallyDon’t burn God's house down; build on Christ as our foundationDon’t forget, God owns you–Discussion Questions:1. In what ways do people in church put human leaders on a pedestal? How are you most likely to do that?2. As you think through this passage, what will you pray for, for this church family?3. Whose work is burned up in verse 15? Why is it important to lean into this warning and think through it deeply?4. How can you begin to build up God's house, His temple this week?–EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

1 Corinthians 2:6-16 – Wisdom of God

2024_04_07 – 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 – 'Wisdom of God' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter–Main Idea: God’s wisdom is only revealed to God’s people through God’s Spirit
Outline:Spiritually Mature and Spiritually notSpirit of God and Spirit of the worldNatural person and Spiritual person–Discussion Questions:1. Where does true “wisdom” come from?2. How is being “spiritual” usually defined in our world? How do these verses reshape that definition?3. How might our evangelism change after applying this passage to our lives?4. How might our prayers be adjusted for unsaved family and friends, in light of this passage?–EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 – Foolish Hope

2024_03_31 – 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 – 'Foolish Hope' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter–Main Idea: God shows his power and rejects worldly wisdom by bringing salvation through the message of the cross.
Outline:The limitation of human wisdom The foolishness of social status The sufficiency of Christ crucified–Discussion Questions:1. How might we as Christians slip into a preoccupation with worldly wisdom?2. In what ways may we be tempted to change the message of the gospel so that it doesn’t appear foolish?3. Why is boasting so common in our culture? How is a Christian to boast in this world?–EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

1 Corinthians 1:10-17 – A Divided Church

2024_03_24 – 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 – 'A Divided Church' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter–Main Idea: A rightly ordered love will lead to a united church family
Outline:1. An unhealthy love for leaders leads to division2. A healthy love for Christ leads to a united church–Discussion Questions:1. To what extent is your faith bound up in a particular pastor?  2. If that man was not your pastor any longer, how would that affect your relationship with Jesus?3. Do we downplay or accept quarreling in the church? If so, how?4. In what ways do Christians attempt to justify their divisive and quarrelsome attitudes?–EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

Psalm 8 – Worship Our Mindful Creator

2024_03_17 – Psalm 8 – 'Worship Our Mindful Creator' – Sermon by Trevor Ice–Main Idea: The Lord’s created order reveals his Majesty, his Mercy and the Marvel of appointed grace.
Outline:I. See His majesty as the creator of all (v.1-2) ii. See His merciful attention to His creature (v.3-4)iii. See the marvel of appointed grace (5-9) –EdgewoodBibleChurch.org