2024_05_26 – 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 – 'Lawsuits That Destroy' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: God has given his Spirit to the church to settle trivial disputes with one another instead of going to the world. Outline: We judge for the sake of outsiders We judge for the sake of ourselves We judge for the sake of the self-deceived – Discussion Questions: 1. Why should we judge ourselves for the sake of those outside of the church? 2. Why is it a defeat for the church when we go to court? 3. Why do we struggle to suffer wrong? 4. What can we apply from this text to our lives this week? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

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 chooses 2. Celebrate the King because He reigns and gathers – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

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

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 good Church discipline is for their own purity Church 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

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 leadership Reality check for the church Admonishment, 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

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

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 spiritually Don’t burn God's house down; build on Christ as our foundation Don’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

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 not Spirit of God and Spirit of the world Natural 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

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

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 division 2. 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

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

2024_03_10 – 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 – 'A Gifted Church' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: In Christ, God has given Christians everything they need for life and godliness Outline: The Gift of Paul The Gift of Salvation The Gift of Grace The Gift of a Future – Discussion Questions: 1. Why do people struggle to thank God for what they have? 2. What was the best gift you have ever received? Why? 3. When we have struggles, how can verse 8 brings us encouragement? 4. Do you feel you have everything you need from God? Why or why not? 5. Why is verse 7 an encouraging reminder for our church family? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_03_03 – 1 Corinthians – 'A Wayward Church' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: As God’s church, we are to be united, loving, and holy in our life together. Outline: We are to be united as a church because God is one We are to be loving as a church because God is loving We are to be holy as a church because God is holy – Discussion Questions: 1. What is the point of the church? Why do you attend? 2. What do divisions in our church teach the world about God? 3. How can we actively promote unity in our church? 4. How can we grow in our love for one another? 5. How does tolerance of sin affect the church? How does it affect our witness? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_02_25 – Psalm 23 – 'Worship Our Great Shepherd' – Sermon by Trevor Ice – Main Idea: Trust the Good shepherd for He is with us. Outline: I.   The good shepherd is with you: Trust in His provisional leading. (v.1-3) II.    The good shepherd is with you: trust in His protective comfort (v.4) III. The good shepherd is with you: trust in His eternal goodness (v.5-6) – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_02_18 – Mark 8:1-21 – 'The Dangers of a Hard Heart' – Sermon by Matt Richey – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_02_11 – Romans 3:27-31 – 'Boast No More' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: Christians will not boast in themselves because they are justified by God alone Outline: If we are justified, we won’t boast If God is one, anyone can be justified If the law is upheld, it is because of justification – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_02_04 – Romans 3:21-26 – 'God is Righteous' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: Christians are made right only through Jesus because only Jesus paid the penalty for sins, which proves that God is fair to forgive. Outline: Christians are made right only through Jesus …because only Jesus paid the penalty for sins …which proves that God is fair to forgive – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_01_28 – Romans 3:9-20 – 'Everyone is Unrighteous' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: In the courtroom of God, everyone is found unrighteous Outline: The Indictment The Evidence The Verdict – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_01_21 – Romans 3:1-9 – 'Everyone is Lost' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: Will God judge religious people differently than non-religious people? Outline: Is there any reward for being a Jew? Does sinning exhibit God’s glory favorably? Are Jews any better off? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_01_14 – Philemon 15-25 – 'Sharing in the Gospel in Redemption & Refreshment' – Sermon by Trevor Ice – Main Idea: Redemption is worth the wait. Outline: 1. Wait while pursuing proximity (15-16) 2. Step into the gap sacrificially (17-19) 3. Find refreshment through partnership (20-25) – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org