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Given that 1 Peter calls the church Exiles, there are several lessons we can learn from Israel's exile at the end of the Old Testament.
God chooses a king that men would not; God bases His choice on the heart. Kelly Bridges teaches our Women's Bible Study from 1 Samuel 16
Courtney McKeever recaps the first 10 chapters that the women studied last semester before teaching on 1 Samuel 11-12.
From 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Pastor Jeff McKeever preaches that good pastors show their love in how they lead.
New City Catechism question 19:
Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God’s favor?
Yes, to satisfy his justice, God himself, out of mere mercy, reconciles us to himself and delivers us from sin and from the punishment for sin, by a Redeemer.
No longer pagans, as members of the body of Christ we must walk in Christ's truth, renewed in our minds and living out true righteousness and holiness.
Pray for God's family to be strengthened by God's Spirit, to know Christ's presence and love, to love one another in unity, and to give God the glory.
While living in difficult days, Peter tells us to live faithful, holy lives by being humble and being watchful.
God's plan of reconciling His people, as a complete union with each other and with Christ, brings us to deliverance but not without suffering. It also brings us blessings including bold, confident access to God.
Through Christ's blood, God delivered us from division to unity and peace and brought us as, a new community, near as His dwelling place.
Our merciful and loving God has taken His people out of their spiritual deadness in order to display His glorious grace in kindness to them in Christ.
Prayer is an essential part of transforming our minds through the Holy Spirit and God's power, which is available to us when we are in Christ.
As we look at the third parable in this chapter, “The Parable of the Sheep and Goats: Judged by Their Works”, we see three chapters: a glorious scene, a great separation, and a genuine surprise.
Our praiseworthy God chose us to be His possession in His Son and called us to HImself through the hearing of the gospel.
The sacrificial death of Jesus restores sinners now - and indeed will restore all of creation in the end - back to perfect union in Christ.
God initiates, establishes, sets conditions, and preserves His relationship with His people.
While Matthew 24, especially this portion, is incredibly difficult, two things are clear: Jesus' return will be obvious and His return will be unpredictable.
In this parent Summit, Dan gives biblical foundations for those ministering to the anxious. Download the handout here.
The praiseworthy God who has perfectly blessed His people in Christ has been lavishing grace on them since eternity past.
Jesus graciously warns his followers of the great tribulation by telling them to flee, stay put, and trust Him to save.
What is God?
God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in his power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except through him and by his will.
How many persons are there in God?
There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
See Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves for further study.
I Believe in God the Father Almighty.
See the book Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves and Gentle and Lowly chapters 14-17 for further study.
While we continue to look at Jesus' woes to the religious leaders, we see their dangerous false love of truth.
What is our only hope in life and death? That we are not our own but belong, body and soul, both in life and death, to God and to our Savior Jesus Christ.
See the Family Discipleship Page for more information.
When we see Jesus' thoughts on the religious leaders of the day, we see two road signs - Danger, Falling Hypocrites Ahead and Do Not Pass.
In the conclusion to the letter to the Hebrews, we have remarks about prayer, promise, and perseverance.
As we continue the exhortations in Hebrews 13, we are told to remember former leaders, obey current leaders, and align our lives with our ultimate leader, Jesus Christ.
We have come to a greater mountain than Sinai, therefore we must pay greater attention to the words from it, lest we experience a greater judgment.
Hebrews 12:1-17 encourages us to run our race of faith to completion by showing two reasons and four ways to run with endurance.
The video includes testimonies and an explanation of our mission and distinctives. The vision of our church is explained in the audio of Pastor Jeff's sermon.
It is a shock who is invited to be forgiven and celebrate with Jesus...and who will accept the invitation.
As Jesus makes His entrance into Jerusalem, He paints an unmistakable picture that He is God's Messiah who has come to save His people.
Psalm 46 shows us truths about God that should make our faith and confidence in Him unassailable.
God rewards those whom He calls into His service, not because of their work, but because of the richness of His grace.
Life Judgments: How only Right Spiritual Judgment produces Real, Radical, Rewarded Disciples.
Jesus talks with religious leaders who try to trap Him, and then His own disciples who try to track with Him, as Jesus explains what it means to be devoted to Him - especially in the realms of marriage, divorce, and singleness.
In this text, we have 3 grand realities about our salvation that enable us to see our suffering in perspective.
Redeemed people, in gratitude, reflect the love of their redeemer.
Key Verse: But you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt and the LORD your God redeemed you from there; therefore I command you to do this. (Deuteronomy 24:18)
Spreading the gospel includes following the pattern of the apostle's message and the pattern of risky friendship.
Israel, as God's first-born son, must heed His warnings to protect both people and their inherited land from defilement; if evil emerges, it must be purged.
Faith is a confident assurance in God, based on His promises, that seeks His promised good.
Christians are to demonstrate love and extend mercy in their pursuit of restoration and forgiveness of sinning brothers.
To ways to persevere in the faith are to consider the consequences of turning away and to consider the confidence you had at first.
Entrance to heaven is gained through humble repentance and being mercifully found by God.
God's presence goes with us into all battles with our enemies to give us victory and a life of joy when we trust in Him and obey His commands.
While engaged in Christ’s mission, disciples bring problems upon themselves through little faith, lack of gospel understanding, and bringing unnecessary offense (but these problems are avoidable).
Because of God’s great Love, believers show their love for God by walking in His Just ways of protecting the vulnerable and purging evil
Key Verse: Deuteronomy 19:9 …observe all this commandment which I command you today, to love the Lord your God, and to walk in His ways always…
While the law was given to show sin, Christ came to make perfect those who trust in Him.
God promises to graciously provide men to lead His people in worship of Him and to hear from God when they enter the land.
The glory of the Christ comes by willingly losing His life, and it is what those who follow Him will do as well.
Whereas the Old Covenant was a shadow of things to come, Christ is the reality. He entered a greater Holy Place by the greater blood of a greater sacrifice to save His people for God.
Jesus Christ will build an invincible kingdom through men confessing the truth about who He is.
God confounds us so that we can see Him, and Him alone, in the circumstances of our lives.
Jesus, serving in a greater Priesthood and Tabernacle, provides what the Old Covenant cannot by mediating the New Covenant.
Two dangers that threaten the church are the spreading influence of false teaching and her own forgetfulness of God's power and past blessings.
When we face our greatest threats, God calls us to trust His unparalleled power as displayed in a miraculous birth.
As our Messiah-Priest, Jesus is the fulfillment of of the prophecies found in Genesis 14 and Psalm 110.
The Word of God teaches us that men are spiritually unclean because of our sinful hearts, not for failing to keep religious traditions.
Jesus demonstrates that He is the divine Savior, and as such, He is to be trusted to save and satisfy us.
God's unchanging faithfulness to His promise assures us that we can hold fast to the hope.
On the Occasion of Our Sending Cliff & Denise Out as Disciple-Making Emissaries.
Sending disciple-making emissaries (like Cliff and Denise) is a genuine act of gospel partnership.
Those who are sinfully sluggish in their Christian walk stand in an extremely dangerous position. Hebrews gives them a warning to wake them up from their dullness.
Unrepentant sinners will always honor themselves and reject God's prophet (even if that Prophet is Jesus Himself).
Depression is rampant in our culture, so the church must be prepared to minister to those who are suffering. In this parent summit, we look at a biblical understanding of depression and how to minister to our depressed children.
Human labor, though strenuous and ingenious, is not a source of security, peace, or satisfaction.
Hold fast to your confession as you boldly approach the throne in trouble - because Jesus, your holy and sympathetic high priest is there to give you grace and mercy.
Despite the devil's attempts to dilute the church, Christ builds it through the ever-expanding joy of those with genuine faith.
While Joshua brought the people into physical rest in the promised land, Jesus offers a greater rest for all who trust Him.
Those who reject the Lord are kept from understanding the news of the kingdom, while those who follow Him are given understanding.
In showing the great faithfulness of Moses, the author of Hebrews points us to one greater than him - Jesus Christ.
In their sin men can refuse to believe in Jesus even when it is plain to them; and yet if they finally relent, they will be saved.
Mankind was created to rule and reign for God, yet through our sin, we have become slaves of death and the devil. This passage teaches that Christ, who is greater than mankind, helps the children of Abraham (not angels) by forgiving sin and thus defeating death and the devil.
In their sin men can refuse to believe in Jesus even when it is plain to them; and yet if they finally relent, they will be saved.
Pay close attention to the message you heard about Jesus, for neglecting its truth will certainly escort you to judgment.
In this text the author says that Jesus is superior to angels. Our text is part of a lesser to greater argument that runs Hebrews 1:5-2:18. The argument's thrust is this: if you reject the revelation about Jesus and from Jesus, you will not escape the just retribution of God.
Men who refuse Jesus as King receive terrible judgment, but those who hear His merciful call receive eternal rest.
While God had previously spoken in many times and many ways, He definitively revealed Himself through His Son. This text lists at least 10 reasons why the Son is worthy to be praised.
Though men doubt and disbelieve, the works of Jesus vindicate His claim to be the King of Heaven.
Jesus piled powerful promises on His apostles to empower their perseverance amidst sure persecution.
The theme of Hebrews is Jesus is better, therefore persevere.
In this first Sunday School lesson, Dan gives an overview of the book in preparation for our upcoming year of Sunday School.
Jesus commissioned His apostles to go in His authority to proclaim to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah, bring forgiveness and entrance into God's Kingdom to those who would receive Him.
Jesus' mission to save sinners is fueled by His love and furthered by sending out His followers with His gospel.
Jesus coming into the world was cause for celebration, as He brought about the Age of the Messiah marked by deliverance and joy.
In the face of opposition, Jesus came into the world to save sinners that they might be whole and at home with Him
Jesus' commands reveal the intention of men, their need of salvation, and His universal authority over all of creation.
The sermon from Joel and Misti Diffenderfer's Commissioning Service.
God showers blessing on His people that they might go share the joy of Christ with the world, to the praise of His glory!
Jesus' commands reveal the intention of men, their need of salvation, and His universal authority over all of creation.
During our darkest days, our faith is strengthened by knowing God's glorious nature and considering His mighty deeds.
God sees and will act to punish evil and establish righteousness on the earth. Humble faith trusts Him to do this, even when we do not understand His ways.
Jesus is willing and able to heal all who come to Him, no matter what illnesses oppress them.
To keep the church from ruin, Christians must protect the church from those who preach a false gospel that leaves people in their sin.
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Confronting sin in the church with wisdom and humility honors God and lovingly rescues our neighbor.
Hoarding and worry keep us from the joy of the kingdom of heaven which is rooted in treasuring and trusting God.
Practicing your righteousness so that others will see and praise you will prevent any reward from God.
Practicing your righteousness so that others will see and praise you will prevent any reward from God.
The righteousness of God's Kingdom far exceeds that of people who try to merely appear righteous outwardly.
The righteousness of God's Kingdom far exceeds that of people who try to merely appear righteous outwardly.
The righteousness of God's Kingdom far exceeds that of people who try to merely appear righteous outwardly.
The righteousness of God's Kingdom far exceeds that of people who try to merely appear righteous outwardly.
Humanity's unnatural behavior reveals the Creator's wrath against their rejection of Him thus showing your need for faith in Jesus Christ.
Note there were some audio issues in this recording, but most the sermon can still be heard.
Jesus fulfills all the teaching of the Old Testament, which is to be seen in the lives and teaching of His disciples.
Jesus' disciples will experience the delights of God's kingdom as they live distinctly for Him.
When believers are united to Christ, they are set free from the power of sin in order to serve God.
Jesus' disciples will experience the delights of God's kingdom as they live distinctly for Him.
Jesus' disciples will experience the delights of God's kingdom as they live distinctly for Him.
Jesus brought the Kingdom of Heaven near so sinners might enter it by repenting of their sins, following Him and trusting His healing power.
By turning from evil and trusting God alone, Jesus proved to be the obedient Son of God come to suffer for those He would save.
God prepared the way for sinners to enter His Kingdom: by calling them to repent and by accepting the work His Son would do on their behalf.
This new King came to shepherd His people in humility, He is the Son of God's deliverance, and is the savior who brings restored hope.
Joseph's faith in Jesus' miraculous conception assured Jesus' rightful inheritance of David's throne.
God's promise to make a people and bless them with a king are fulfilled in the birth of Jesus.
As God's church, we have both the responsibility and authority to confront sin in order to bring about forgiveness and restoration to the glory of Christ.
While it is good and right to desire God's presence, approaching Him in the way He prescribes is the only way that ensures safety and blessing.
When we think Christian about the church, we have to define which "church" we're talking about. Is it the invisible, visible, universal, or local church?
Conclusion: God calls His people to be wholly transformed by the Gospel and to minister that same Gospel – in both proclamation and acts of justice – to the world around us, to the praise of His glorious grace. 1. The preaching of the Gospel message alone transforms lives eternally. Romans 1:16; 10:13-14; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 2. God’s people are to live transformed lives. Genesis 18:19; 1 Peter 1:14 3. A transformed life includes both individual moral behavior and just interaction with the culture. Leviticus 19; Luke 10:25-37 4. Conclusive evidence of Jesus as the Christ was that He preached the gospel and ministered justice to the world. Luke 4:16-30; Mark 1:32-39; Romans 5:6-10 5. Conclusive evidence of a man being a Christian will be whether He was a minister of justice in the world. Matthew 25:31-46; Galatians 6:7-10; James 2:14-17; 1 John 3:14b-17
Disciples of Jesus should ask the Father again and again for their needs, expecting to get them and more!
The death of Jesus has brought an end to sin's control over Christians and freed them to love others through service.
A. When you suffer for God, think about the freedom that Christ secured for you (vv 1-6)
B. As the end draws near, devote yourself to love one another through service (vv7-11)
Holiness is a life that’s fully and totally devoted to God – not just in the big things – but in the minor things of daily life.
God gave us the protection of community to help us from falling away from God’s promises.
The only thing that prepares disciples of Jesus for success on their dangerous mission is to continue in the goodness and power of the Word.
Jesus came into the world not to fit neatly into the world's false thinking about religion and righteousness, but to initiate a kingdom of sinners who are reconciled to God. Seeing Jesus in this way radically changes men's lives.
Genuine believers persevere in the teaching of Jesus which brings increased knowledge of truth and freedom from sin.
Christians should seriously and strenuously work to be lights in the world by nurturing contentment and unity through the joy of priestly sacrificial service.
Hold on to the truth of the Gospel and continue laboring, knowing your work is not in vain.
True Christians are given eyes to see and seize the all-surpassing joy and worth of having Jesus as their King and the eternal benefits of entrance into His Kingdom.
The people of God's kingdom are called to persevere even the most horrific times, because in the end they will be raised to eternal life and the wicked will be raised for eternal punishment.
There are some audio issues in this recording, but you should still be able to listen.
God has sovereignly planned all of the trouble that will come to His people, and His control over them will include bringing those responsible for the trouble to an end.
Those who faithfully seek to understand God's plan in times of trouble are strengthened by His word.
The repentant cry from God's people is met with His loving response and set plan for their restoration.
The repentant cry from God's people is met with His loving response and set plan for their restoration.
The Repentant cry from God's people is met with His loving response and set plan for their restoration.
A life lived worthy of the gospel is one in which the child of God stands firm against opposition to the faith with fellow children of God in gratitude.
Evil rulers will appear invincible, but in the end God will bring their greatness to nothing.
God - Who always reigns from heaven - will save His people from satanic rulers and give them to their Savior King forever.
Jesus is the perfect Savior. His death and resurrection frees His brothers from the power of death and leads them to glory.
The cross of Jesus ensures that God's design for men to rule His creation will be fulfilled in Him.
New City Catechism questions 44 and 45:
What is baptism? Baptism is the washing with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; it signifies and seals our adoption into Christ, our cleansing from sin, and our commitment to belong to the Lord and to his church.
Is baptism with water the washing away of sin itself? No, only the blood of Christ and the renewal of the Holy Spirit can cleanse us from sin.
New City Catechism question 43 - What are the sacraments or ordinances?
The sacraments or ordinances given by God and instituted by Christ, namely baptism and the Lord’s Supper, are visible signs and seals that we are bound together as a community of faith by his death and resurrection. By our use of them the Holy Spirit more fully declares and seals the promises of the gospel to us.
Family Discipleship Night questions 40 and 41.
What should we pray?
What is the Lord’s Prayer?
"The Priority of Church-Planting in a Local Church's Mission Strategy" Discussion with Church-Planter Cameron Woolford and Missionary Jerry Benge