Pastor Timothy L. Dortch Subject: “God Is With Us” Primary Scripture Reference: Matthew 1:18-23 Sermon Notes/Nuggets The happenings that took place at this time was the fulfillment of the prophecy that was given by Isaiah in the Old Testament. When it comes to scripture (particularly prophecy) there is a near fulfillment and a far (distant) fulfillment. […]
Pastor Timothy L. Dortch Subject: “The Lord Is In Your Midst” Primary Scripture Reference: Zephaniah 3:14-20 Sermon Notes/Nuggets We all will have enemies if we serve the Lord and name the name of Christ. Sometimes there is that one enemy, that if God does something to that one, you can deal with the little ones. The […]
Pastor Timothy L. Dortch Subject: “Don’t Forget Who You Are” Primary Scripture Reference: John 1:19-27 Sermon Notes/Nuggets Sanhedrin = highest court in the land. modern day equivalent of the Supreme Court. The priest and Levites were sent to ask John who he was. Deuteronomy 13:1-5 Deuteronomy 18:20-22 Their job was to investigate anyone thought to be […]
Pastor Timothy L. Dortch Subject: “From Pity To Praise” Primary Scripture Reference: Isaiah 40:1-2 Sermon Notes/Nuggets God tells Isaiah to comfort God’s people. Comfort = soothe, console, reassure, to bring cheer to. God does not want His people to sink under their burden. God will send you a word of comfort when it seems like your […]
Pastor Timothy L. Dortch Subject: “Make Good or Make Room” Primary Scripture Reference: Luke 13:6-9 Sermon Notes/Nuggets After the warning Jesus gives His audience in verse 3 of Luke 13, Jesus spoke a parable that illustrates 3 principles of God’s judgement. God looks for fruit. A fruitful tree (in the Old Testament) was often used as […]
Pastor Timothy L. Dortch Subject: “What I Sense God Saying In This Season” Scripture references are contained within the notes Sermon Notes and Nuggets In this season the people of God are saying within themselves statements like: I can’t continue to go on like this. Things have got to change. I just can’t take it anymore. […]
Pastor Timothy L. Dortch Subject: “God’s Love” Scripture references are contained within the notes Sermon Notes and Nuggets God’s love is unconditional. Unconditional = not subject to conditions; unlimited and unrestricted. There is nothing you can do or not do to keep God from loving you. God does not like unrighteousness, but He does love the […]
Pastor Timothy L. Dortch Subject: “Get It Together While You Still Have Time” Primary Scripture Reference(s): 2 Peter 3:1-11 Sermon Notes and Nuggets 2 Peter 1:12-14 The importance of being reminded. People are living like the Lord is not soon to come. Whatever God said in the old testament is still relevant; both the old and […]
Pastor Timothy L. Dortch Subject: “Oh Give Thanks Unto The Lord” Primary Scripture Reference(s): Psalm 136:23-26 Sermon Notes and Nuggets Evidence = proof. Mercy = love; faithful love. Psalm 136 is a psalm of thanksgiving and descriptive praise. The author is unknown. It was used by Solomon after the building of the temple, as part the […]
Pastor Timothy L. Dortch Subject: “I Said, Wait!” Primary Scripture Reference(s): Psalm 27:14 Sermon Notes and Nuggets If anybody knew about what it meant to wait on God other than Job, it’s David. In between the time David was anointed to be king and time that he actually became king, he was chased by Saul. Saul […]