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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Corrupting relationships callus your spiritual sensibilities.
- So do not bind yourself to unbelievers (6:14-16a).
- But dwell on God's promises of grace (6:16b-18).
- And respond to God's promises of grace (7:1).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
“You are responsible for recognizing authentic ministry and training your affections to receive it.”
- Recognize the marks of authentic ministry (3-10).
-endurance in obedience
-empowerment from the Spirit
-emphasis on God’s view
- Train your heart to embrace authentic ministry (11-13).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
If you reject God’s messengers, you reject God’s message of reconciliation.
- The New Creation changes how we evaluate ministers (5:16-17).
- God gives one message of reconciliation (5:18-21).
- If you reject God’s messengers, you reject reconciliation (6:1-2).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Christ transforms your fear as you behold him.
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Christ transforms your fear of unbelievers into compassionate pleading (11).
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Christ transforms your fear of believers into compassionate service (12-15).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
- Death will be swallowed up by life (1-5).
- So all of life should be defined by Christ (6-10).
-Courage because of Christ
-Living to please Christ
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As preached by Timothy O'Day
Everyone should praise God. Why?
- God provides salvation for all peoples through the Messiah (1-3).
- God cares for you through the Messiah (4).
- God fulfills his requirements for you through the Messiah (5-7).
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As preached by Andrew Thompson.
God’s glory...
1) Calls all to worship Him (1-7).
2) Cultivates His people through trials (8-15).
3) Compels us to speak of His faithfulness (16-20).
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How is Christ the answer to the longing of our hearts?
Christ is God’s answer to…
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Our plea to be made right with him (1-4).
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Our plea for the end of creational rebellion (5-8).
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Our plea for restored creation (9-13).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Trusting God is the only way to overcome the evil of this age.
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Evil is real, so soberly face the reality of evil (1-6).
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Judgment is real, so choose dependence on God rather than despondency (7-10).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
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Faith leads us to trust God through speaking (13).
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Faith leads us to hope in the resurrection (14).
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Faith leads us to use affliction to communicate hope to others (15).
How can we do this? View affliction in the present moment as light and momentary by keeping the resurrection in the forefront of your thinking (16-18).
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As preached by Dr. Dan Wilson.
Living up to the standard of the gospel means...
1. Standing firm (v. 27).
2. Fighting for the faith of the gospel (v. 27).
3. Fighting for unity (v. 27).
4. Fighting for the gospel without fear (v. 28).
5. Gaining a new perspective about the gifts of faith and suffering (vs. 29-30).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
The gospel advances through suffering…
1. To draw attention to God’s power (7-9).
2. To display the reality of the gospel (10-12).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Our ministry is a merciful privilege. So...
1. Speak the truth that changes people (don’t change the truth for people) (2-4).
2. Proclaim Christ as Lord over all (don’t speak to be revered by all) (5-6).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day. Christ-centered ministry is…
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Enabled by Christ (4-6).
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Enamored with the glory of the New Covenant (7-11).
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The bold proclamation of Christ as the only hope of glory (12-18).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
God-honoring ministry is an obsession with Jesus and the good of his people. How do we practice this?
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Embrace the burden of New Covenant relationships (2:12-14).
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Rejoice in how Jesus uses you (2:15-17).
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Test by the work of the Spirit (3:1-3).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Why prepare your heart to forgive others?
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For the good of the brother for whom Christ died (5-7).
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For the good of the church for whom Christ died (8-11).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping lesson, we learn about Scripture's necessity, sufficiency, and clarity.
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As preached by Ed Romine.
1) Christ died for the unworthy (6-9).
2) Christ died for His enemies (10-11).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
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God appoints leaders for the joy of his people (1:23-24).
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God honoring correction flows from love (2:1-4).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time, Pastor Timothy discusses the nature, inspiration, and inerrancy of scripture.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
A life defined by Christ is transformed by…
1. God’s Grace (12-14).
2. God’s Gospel (15-20).
3. God’s Spirit (21-22).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
How should we understand and respond to affliction in ministry?
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Affliction leads to praise (1-7).
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Affliction strengthens hope (8-10).
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Affliction invites participation through prayer (11).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, Pastor Timothy discusses the trinitarian ditches of tritheism and modalism.
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As preached by John Keller.
1) Godly Desire Leads to Godly Praise (1-4).
2) Godly Praise Overflows into Godly Meditation (5-8).
3) Godly Meditation Compels Us to Godly Commitment (9-11).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
- God’s grace is unceasing for his people (26-30).
- Beware snares that blind you to grace (31-32).
- Bask in streams of God’s grace (33-36).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
The trinity is Christianity 101 and doctrinal level.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
God’s people enter the promise...
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Through Faith (21).
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Because God is faithful (22-24).
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For holiness (25).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
1) God is a relational and personal being.
2) God is a rational being.
3) God is good.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) The Lord organizes his people for service (1-4).
2) The Lord blesses his people with his presence (5-8).
3) The Lord rules his people as King (9-10).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
Only the incomprehensible, infinite, and eternal God can offer eternal life.
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As preached by Pastor Chad, Fellowship Bible Church.
1) The source of our unity.
2) The scope of our unity.
3) The significance of our unity.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time, we learn about God's attributes, specifically his invisibility, immutability, and impassibility.
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As preached by Andrew Thompson.
Those who wait for God in silence:
1) Recognize God as their only shelter (1-2, 5-8).
2) Refuse the vanities of this world (9-10).
3) Await His judgments (3-4, 11-12).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Meditation is…
1. Receiving the Word of God
2. Reflecting on the Word of God
3. Responding to the Word of God.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, Pastor Timothy preaches on the doctrine of God.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) God preserves his people by his authoritative Word (89-96).
2) So take hold of God by His Word (93-96).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) Hold fast to God's promise of salvation (81-84).
2) Hold fast to God's precepts for living (85-88).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) God gives you understanding of His Word so you may obey in the midst of affliction (73-75).
2) God gives you His Word to interpret your affliction (75).
3) God gives you His Word so you would use it for comfort and strength in affliction (76-80).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
We need...
1) A king to deal with God's wrath.
2) A king whose work spreads through his people.
3) A king to reverse the curse.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day. In the midst of discipline, God...
1) Shelters the humble (15:1-16:14).
2) Is in control, but you can miss it (16:15-17:29).
3) Does not excuse sin (18:1-19:6).
4) Points to the need for a greater king and kingdom (19:7-20:26).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
These verses give us practical counsel on how to think through giving financially, prioritizing ministry, and heeding correction.
1) Giving financially (1-4).
a) Giving should be planned
b) Giving should be proportionate
c) Giving should be principled
2) Prioritizing ministry (5-9).
a) Prioritize long-term strategy
b) Prioritize mutual upbuildings
c) Prioritize God's will
3) Heeding correction (10-12).
a) Make your brothers and sisters fearless of you
b) Don't disregard the message because of the messenger
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) Christians will be changed when Christ returns (50-53).
2) Christ has conquered death by removing the penalty of sin (54-57).
3) So run toward the new creation today (58).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Rejecting the resurrection from the dead is a foolish act, but many people do so. The foolishness of this rejection becomes clear when you…
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Know the power of God (15:35-41).
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Know Scripture (15:42-49).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this last equipping time lesson, Pastor Timothy discusses the rise of the papacy and Roman Catholic ecclesiology.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
- If there is no resurrection, there is no gospel (12-19).
- The resurrection is already and not yet (20-28).
- You will live out your resurrection theology (29-34).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, Pastor Timothy discusses how conflict spurs doctrinal development.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"Our goal should be to edify one another as we worship God."
1) Build up by restraining yourself for the good of others (26-33a).
2) Build up by submitting to proper authority (33b-40).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
Pastor Timothy dusicusses the issues and major players when it comes to the nature of Christ, the Doctrine of God, and the Canon of Scripture.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
"Sin wages war against your soul."
1) Don't embrace sin (Amnon & Absalom)
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Sin ignores the fear of the Lord and love of neighbor
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Sin doesn't keep its promises
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Sin pursues good things in wicked ways
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Sin pursues wicked things dressed up as righteousness
2) Don't be passive with sin (David)
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Address sin before it can grow
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Embrace the reconciliation to God available only in Christ
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
1) David foreshadowed Christ by:
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covenant faithfulness (9).
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victory over his enemies (10).
2) David failed when he despised the Word of God and embraced sin (11).
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sin yields more sin
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sin is against the Lord
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The Lord sees our sin
3) The Lord is faithful to discipline and forgive (12).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, Pastor Timothy goes through the timeline of major events in church history.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"Your desires are shaped by your particular pursuit."
1) Desire the gifts that edify the church (1-5).
2) Edification comes through understanding (6-19).
3) Misused gifts have unintended consequences (20-25).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, Pastor Timothy discusses issues that lead to creeds and formulas.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
1) The Lord keeps his promises (5).
2) The Lord's presence is a fearful and wonderful blessing (6). 3) The Lord promises security and peace for his people (7:1-17).
4) The faithful one hears the promise of God and responds to it (7:18-8:18).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Why should you pursue love before you desire gifts?
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Spiritual gifts are useless without love (1-3).
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Love (or lack of it) permeates all we do (4-7).
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Love lasts forever, but the gifts are temporary (8-13).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) Your spirituality is shown by your standing with Christ (1-3).
2) The Spirit gives diverse gifts for the good of the church (4-11).
3) All Christians have the fullness of the Spirit (12-13).
4) The church has unity and diversity because of the Spirit (14-31).
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You belong to the body even if you don't feel like it.
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You need others even if you don't act like it.
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God made us one in the Spirit so that we would need and care for each other.
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Diversity is good for unity.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time session, Pastor Timothy answers the congregation's questions on 1 Cor. 11:1-16.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
- The Lord’s Supper is meant to display and promote unity (17-22)
- The Lord’s Supper proclaims the significance of Christ’s death (23-26)
- So rightly proclaim what Jesus has accomplished in how you practice the Lord’s Supper 27-34)
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time, we learn the context and influences on the Church.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
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Be self-controlled and sober-minded for prayer (7).
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Keep loving each other earnestly (8-11).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
Studying church history and theology will…
Help you read and understand Scripture
Help you apply Scripture
Help you trust the God of Scripture
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Our worship should embrace...
1) the relational order of headship and submission (2-6).
2) creation order as good (7-12).
3) natural distinctions between men and women (13-15).
4) wider church practice (16).
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
Actively wait for God’s promise as you embrace:
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The severity and kindness of God (1)
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The certainty of God’s Word (2-3)
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The timing and methods of God’s Word (4)
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
The Lord preserves his faithful ones and opposes his enemies,
1) Even when his faithful ones falter (27).
2) Even when we don't immediately see what he is doing (28).
3) Even through rejection, hardship, and tragedy (29-31).
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As preached by Andrew Thompson.
When God seems distant, we should cry out...
1) For His presence.
2) In light of His promises.
3) With expectant faithfulness.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
1) The Lord is our deliverer (21:1-22:5).
2) And nothing will hinder his word.
3) So in every adversity, trust him by (23-26)...
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seeking his will and acting on it (23:1-14).
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remembering his promises together (23:15-28).
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waiting on his timing (24-26).
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
Seek the favor of the Lord, knowing that:
1. His favor is not based on human wisdom (16).
2. He delivers his people for the sake of His Name (17).
3. Futility is the only alternative to His favor (18-19).
4. Aligning yourself with God’s Anointed is the only path to God’s favor (20).
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As preached by John Keller.
1) Discipline includes rejection (1-3).
2) Salvation includes promises (4-8).
3) Assurance includes victory (8-12).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
When you experience evil...
1. Use it to sharpen your desire for cosmic renewal (1-5)
2. Ask God to glorify himself and care for his people in how he judges evil (6-13)
3. Praise and rest in God’s strength and love while you wait (14-17)
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Love others by...
1) Standing exclusively with Christ (10:23-30).
2) Displaying the glory of Christ (10:31-33).
3) Training to become like Christ (11:1).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) Your relationship status is not your eternal status (25-28).
2) Singleness is advantageous over marriage (29-35).
3) Marriage is good (36-38).
4) Marriage is not the ultimate good (39-40).
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"Serving and pleasing the Lord does not depend on your circumstances."
1) You can please the Lord in your present circumstances (17-19).
2) You are free to change your circumstances as you have the opportunity (20-24).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
You can honor the Lord in marriage or singleness by...
1) Protecting the marriage bed (1-5).
2) Discern your gifting (6-9).
3) Embracing the sanctifying purpose of marriage (10-16).
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
The King God has for his people will...
1) Share God's heart & keep his commands (13:1-15a).
2) Value God's praise over men's praise (13:15b-14:52).
3) Deal with sin and worship in truth (15:1-35).
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As preached by John Keller.
1) Call out the wicked (1-5).
2) Call on the Lord (6-9).
3) Call for the righteous one (9-11).
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
As the true king over his people, God reigns:
1) Even when his people reject Him for worldly thinking (8:1-22).
2) With providential care for His people (9:1-10:25).
3) Through weak vessels (11:1-17).
4) With uncompromising justice and unfailing forgiveness (12:1-25).
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1 Samuel 4:1-7:17 as preached by Zach Thompson.
In this sermon, we see...
The withdrawal of God’s presence is severe judgment, and in kindness, God reveals His withdrawal (4:1-22).
Embracing sin will cause us to push God’s presence away, and in kindness, God gives us opportunities to repent (5:1-7:2).
Turning to God invites the blessing of his presence, and in kindness, God will respond (7:3-17).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
You should glorify God with your body…
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Because you are destined for resurrection (12-14).
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Because you are presently united to Christ (15-18).
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Because you are God’s temple (19-20).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, Pastor Timothy breaks down various views on the end times.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"The Lord convicts those he loves."
Christ blesses his church with...
1) Wisdom for justice (1-5).
2) Unity as a family (6-8). 3)
His kingdom (9-11).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
Here is what we know about eschatology...
1) Christ will return suddenly, bodily, and personally.
2) The dead will be raised.
3) There will be a final judgment.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) Church discipline aims to restore members (1-5).
2) Church discipline protects members (6-8).
3) Church discipline maintains gospel witness (9-13).
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
Church discipline is a God given process by which the church sanctifies and clarifies its members with the purpose of repentance, restoration, and purity.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
God is the true king of Israel, and He will reign through his annointed one. He will:
1) Be unrestrained by human ability, wisdom, or resources.
2) Oppose His enemies.
3) Guard His people by raising a faithful representative.
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As preached by John Keller.
1) Disaster leads to prayer.
2) Prayer leads to salvation.
3) Salvation leads to praise.
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
The ordinances are physical expressions by which we signify our participation in spiritual realities.
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As preached by Andrew Thompson.
To faithfully respond to fear, you must prayerfully...
1) Recognize your circumstances and fears.
2) Remember God and His Word.
3) Rejoice in your salvation.
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
The church is...
1) a regenerate people.
2) expressed with various images.
3) both invisible & visible.
4) both universal & local.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"Pride is a poison, and it can enter into the church."
Fight pride by...
1) Dwelling on grace (6-7).
2) Beholding Christ (8-13).
3) Accepting correction (14-21).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, Timothy discusses two categories of prophecy.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
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Fight to see and walk in wisdom as God defines it (3:18-20).
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Embrace all of God’s gifts to you (3:21-23).
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Strive to be approved by God (4:1-5).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, Pastor Timothy lists out various spiritual gifts and how to build up the church.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) View leaders as co-working servants (5-9).
2) View ministry as corporately building up the body of Christ (10-15). 3) View the church as precious to God (16-17).
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As preached by Joshua Kirk.
We can trust the Lord because He is our...
1) Shepherd
2) Champion
3) Friend
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, Timothy distinguishes the difference between cessationism and continuationism, highlighting the argument for continuationism from Scripture and history.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"You and I are prone to self-exaltation, but we need to keep our eyes set on the cross."
1) True wisdom comes from God (2:6-9).
2) True wisdom is discerned by the gift of the Holy Spirit (2:10-16).
3) True wisdom is obscured by spiritual immaturity (3:1-4).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
The Holy Spirit is God the Spirit who carries out and displays the work of the Father and the Son in the world.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) God saves through the cross to shame and eliminate earthly wisdom (1:18-2:5).
2) God saves through the cross so that he alone receives glory (1:26-31).
3) God saves through the cross, so make the proclamation of the cross your focus (2:1-5).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
Theology is contemplation upon God's self-revelation that responds with trust, wonder, and joy.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"You can draw attention to yourself, or you can draw attention to Christ."
1) Unity comes because of Christ (10).
2) Unity comes by watching Christ (10).
3) Unity comes by being impressed with Christ (11-17).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
The church is...
1) claimed by God in Christ (1-3).
2) enriched by God in Christ (4-6).
3) preserved by God in Christ (7-9).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
In His good Word, God…
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Promises to do good to His people and defines what good is (65-68).
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Provides what His people need in order to endure affliction (69-72).
Run to God’s Word in the midst of affliction so you can…
A) focus on what He says, not what others say (69).
B) delight in what is good (70).
C) commit to learning it (71).
D) experience heart change (72).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"Every material blessing is empty without the Lord."
God's good word will lead you to...
1) Want God (57-58).
2) Repentance (59-60).
3) Praise God (61-62).
4) Fellowship (63-64).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) Build your life on God's good Word (49-51).
2) Interpret life according to God's Word (52-53).
3) Rehearse God's Word in your daily life (54-56).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Psalm 55 shows us that when you are faced with unrepentant sin, you should…
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Pray in light of God’s character and being (1-8).
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Pray to align your priorities with God’s (9-15, 19-21).
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Pray to entrust yourself to God’s justice, goodness, and plan (16-19, 22-23).
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Psalm 54 as preached by Timothy O'Day.
How can you joyfully depend on the Lord in adversity?
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Turn to the Lord more than men, including yourself (1-2)
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Honestly reflect on dangers (3)
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Meditate on the Lord's promises as they apply to your situation (4-5)
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Praise the Lord with confidence (6-7)
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
If you reject God, ...
1) You reject reality (1a).
2) You ruin creation (1b-3).
3) You are responsible before God (4-5).
4) You will miss out on redemption (5b-6).
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
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As God worked redemption through Boaz, He was working redemption for us.
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So receive His redemption and live as one who is redeemed.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
Listen in on a Q&A session from Timothy O'Day on counseling in the church.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
1) In his supernatural providence, God...
a) guides every moment of our lives.
b) often employs natural means to fulfill his promises and purposes.
2) Therefore, pursue His will with godly zeal.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
Emotions are expressions of belief in a given situation.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
1) God's good providence extends beyond our understanding (1-7).
2) So beware of short-sighted bitterness (8-13, 19-22).
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First, actively embrace gratitude.
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Second, anchor your perception in God's character, not in your circumstances.
3) And instead, cling to Christ (14-18).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"Everyone holds beliefs that direct how we think and act."
As you experience evil...
1) See evil for what it is -- an assault on truth (1-4).
2) Preach the truth of God's faithful justice (5-7).
3) Rely contentedly on the Lord with God's people (8-9).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
What questions do counselors need to ask?
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) Good works declare the reality of the gospel, so we should insist on them (1-8).
2) Devotion to anything else distracts from the gospel, so we should avoid it (9-11).
3) Healthy churches speed along the mission of the gospel (12-15).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn the importance of building a relationship in order to counsel well.
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As preached by the Timothy O'Day.
The grace of God...
1) Saves from condemnation (11).
2) Saves a people for his own possession (12,14).
3) Saves for coming glory (13,15).
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
1) God will call all things into account (1-6).
2) So abandon small thoughts of God (7-13, 16-22).
-Thinking too little of God
-Thinking of God too little
3) Live in gratitude to Him (14-15, 23).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn how counseling is a gift and how to steward it.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
A rightly ordered church...
1) lives in accord with healthy doctrine (1)
2) through teaching and modeling (2-10)
3) in order to frame the glory of God by our lives (5b, 8b, 10b).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn why you must be a good theologian to be a good counselor.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Elders are...
1) Vital to the order of the church.
2) Qualified men, not perfect men.
3) Needed to shepherd the church to her glorious end.
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As taught by Joshua Kirk.
If we are going to help each other, we as a church must have...
1) Compassion
2) Humility
3) Commitment to Scripture
4) Knowledge of Scripture
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Faith...
1) Leads to godliness (1).
2) Comes by preaching the hope of eternal life (2-3).
3) Unites God's people in Christ (4).
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As preached by Andrew Jones.
1) Listen Up! Hear the voice of wisdom (v. 1-4).
2) Do not fear! Death comes for all (v. 5-12).
3) Do not fear! There is only one who can ransom from death (v. 13-20).
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As preached by John Keller.
We behold God...
1) In awe for our hearts.
2) In terror for our souls.
3) In praise of our King.
4) In detail for our kids.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
"Peace is not the absence of conflict; it's the presence of harmony."
Peacemakers...
1) Actively seek the good of all parties involved.
2) Trust in God's sovereign hand.
3) Make appeals from gospel truth.
4) Hope for genuine resolution.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn about the Bible's sufficiency for counseling.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
The gospel compels us to work for peace among the saints...
1) Because of brother love.
2) Because of fellowship in a common Lord.
3) Because withholding forgiveness is a serious offense.
4) Because your faithfulness will edify the church.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn that all solutions are found in Christ because...
1) Jesus removes the guilt of sin.
2) He removes the power of sin.
3) He removes the presence of sin, just not yet.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
The church calls all people to worship...
1) By reciting God's great act of salvation (v.1-4).
2) By seeing and savoring the Lord (v. 5-7).
3) As sons and daughters (v.8-9).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time series, we learn what biblical counseling is and why we should study it as a church.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
In Christ, the church is...
1) Peaceful because the Lord is faithful (v.1-3).
2) Unshakeable because the Lord is with her (v.4-7).
3) Restful because the Lord is victorious (v.8-11).
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
"Psalm 45 is a love song about the majestic glory and righteousness of Jesus and his abundant provision for the church."
1) Jesus is the blessed and only Sovereign (v.2).
2) Jesus is the victorious warrior King (v.3-5).
3) Jesus is the righteous Messiah (v.6-7).
4) Jesus is richly supplied (v.8-9).
5) So, forsake all else and bind yourself to Him.
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As preached by Andrew Thompson.
"Some suffering is directly tied to sin in your life, but some is not."
The suffering of God's people should lead us to...
1) Recount God's wondrous deeds in redemptive history.
2) Voice our genuine complaints to God.
3) Expect God's faithful response.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"As you come to Christ in faith, you get to look at what Christ will grow you into."
When a woman fears the Lord...
1) She is rare.
2) She is ready.
3) She is rich.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"As you come to Christ in faith, you get to look at what Christ will grow you into."
When a woman fears the Lord...
1) She is rare.
2) She is ready.
3) She is rich.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"Wealth is a tool to enhance your enjoyment of God."
Proverbs shows us how wealth...
1) Should work in God's creation.
2) Often works in fallen creation.
3) Is redeemed by fearing God.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) Proverbs warns us against laziness by telling us that it is:
-Neglect
-Fraud
-Failure to Plan
2) Proverbs exhorts hard work by telling us that it is stewardship of God's gifts for his glory and the good of others.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
When you are in a season of pain and God feels distant...
1) Be honest with God.
2) Preach God's truth to yourself.
3) Place your trust in God.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"Your words are powerful, so it holds that wisdom requires you to be judicious in your speech."
In Proverbs, we see the contrasts of...
1) Speaking Rashly vs. Speaking Thoughtfully
2) Speaking Lies vs. Speaking Truth
3) Speaking to Destroy vs. Speaking to Heal
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) Wisdom and folly are two ways of worship (1-6, 13-18).
2) You will choose to worship in one of these ways (7-12).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Here is what we see in Proverbs 8: The call of wisdom is the summons to discipleship that imparts life by divine authority.
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As preached by John Keller.
The structure of Psalm 41 shows us a pattern of promise, pain, and peace, so...
1) Speak to God his Promises (v. 1-3).
2) Speak to God your Pain (v. 4-9).
3) Speak to God in Peace (v. 10-13).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Wisdom cries out to us in Proverbs 5-7, “Look out!” God knows the terrain of this world better than us, so we should listen. For what does he tell us to look out?
1) Look out for unjust expectations (6:1-19).
2) Look out for the deception of sexual immorality (5:1-23; 6:20-35; 7:1-27).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
God addresses your sinful heart by calling you to...
1) truly grasp wisdom.
2) truly value wisdom.
3) truly practice wisdom.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) Disarm the trap of peer pressure (1:8-19).
2) Avoid indecision (1:20-33).
3) Dive into the joy of God’s wisdom (2:1-22).
4) Look to Christ, in whom resides all of God’s wisdom.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
As we set our minds on the hope of Christ, he changes...
1) How we speak to God in prayer (2-4).
2) How we speak to the lost in evangelism (5-6).
3) How we speak to Christians in fellowship (7-18).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
You honor Christ by,
1) making him preeminent in relationships.
2) submitting to authority.
3) caring for those under our authority.
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn what glorification is and how we can live now in light of it.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Since Christ has changed your destiny,
1) set your mind on the heavenly glory that awaits you (1-4).
2) divest yourself of the trappings of the old way of life (5-10).
3) invest yourself in the new creation of Christ (11-17).
-corporate identity
-dressing like Christ
-under Christ's rule and word
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
"If you woke up loving God, then that is a miracle of God preserving you."
In this equipping time lesson, we learn that the elect are exhorted to endure in faith and holiness and that God promises to preserve them.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
1) This age will be filled with distress, lawlessness, and false Christs (24:1-28).
2) Jesus will certainly return and this age will end (24:29-35). 3) But we don't know when he will return (24:36-44).
4) So wait for him with eager expectation (24:32-25:46).
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn what sanctification is and why we should pursue it.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
True spiritual life and maturity come through Christ alone, so...
1) Abide in Christ (6-7).
2) Don't be duped by counterfeit spirituality (8, 16-23).
3) Be captivated by the fullness of Christ and his work (9-15).
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn about the implications of justification and adoption.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Christ is the key to...
1) Understanding God's Word (1:24-27).
2) Gospel Ministry (1:28-29).
3) Maturing in Faith (2:1-3).
4) Withstanding Falsehood (2:4-5).
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn about God's acts of calling, regenerating, and converting sinners and the application of that.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
You cannot improve on the Son of God…
1) Because he is preeminent as creator and sustainer (15-17).
2) Because he is preeminent as redeemer (18-20).
3) So keep your eyes set on him (21-23).
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn about the comfort and beauty of the doctrine of election.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) The gospel leads to prayers of thanksgiving.
2) The gospel leads to prayers of petition.
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn that unity with Christ is intimate, vital, spiritual, and a covenantal reality.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
1) Jesus is the Promised Messiah–King, Prophet, and Priest (21:1-17).
2) Hypocrites reject Jesus and earn condemnation (21:18-23:36).
3) Jesus weeps over those who reject him.
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
"Why would a righteous God not immediately destroy us?"
In this equipping time lesson, we learn the difference between common grace and saving grace.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"What you worship is going to determine what you do."
God's good word reveals the root of true worship and tells us the fruit of true worship.
1) Worship springs from a right grasp of God & salvation (41).
2) Worship springs forth in words (42-43).
3) Worship springs forth in freedom (44-45).
4) Worship springs forth in delight for God's glory and word (46-48).
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn that Christ is the true and better Adam who fulfills the offices of Priest, Prophet, & King.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"What obstacles stand before you and engaging God's good Word?"
1) Obstacle #1: Selfish Ambition
2) Obstacle #2: Empty Distractions
3) Obstacle #3: Fear of Man
4) The Cure: Set Your Hope on God's Righteousness and Faithfulness (Not Your Own)
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn the implications of Christ's resurrection and ascension.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
God uses his good Word to...
1) Explain your heart (25-26).
2) Direct your heart (27). 3)
Sustain your heart (28-29).
4) Change your heart (30-32).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn why Jesus had to die.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
"Is God big or are people big?"
When God is ruling our life, we will:
1) Pursue obedience from the heart (19:1-2).
2) See our lowliness and embrace God's grace (19:13-20:16).
3) Live in light of Christ's compassion (20:17-34).
-imitate Christ
-Call out to Christ
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn that Jesus can do what he does because he is who he is.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
While we wait...
1) God protects His people.
2) God provides through His people.
3) God prepares His people.
4) God preserves His people.
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn what theology is and why and how we do it.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"We don't need to copy Joseph's process; we need to trust God's providence."
In tests and trials...
1) The Lord reveals and forms the hearts of his people.
-He reveals sin
-He reveals the object of hope
-He forms Christ
2) The Lord meets the needs of his people.
-He provides peace
-He provides what is needed for life
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"Although they may feel forsaken, they are not abandoned."
God is with his servant in his...
1) trials and temptations
2) forsakenness
3) exaltation
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
"What we attain too cheap, we esteem too lightly."
1) Treat Christ as the beloved Son of God who saves you.
2) Treasure your brother as one whom Christ died.
a) By hating sin.
b) By forgiving sin.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"God works in unexpected ways because his thoughts are not our thoughts and his ways are not our ways."
1) The Lord works unexpected salvation.
2) The Lord gives unexpected grace.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) The Lord is merciful to his people when they are slow.
2) The Lord is merciful to his people when they are sinful.
3) The Lord is merciful to sustain his people.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
God will bring about his promise of salvation:
1) By His mercy and pleasure.
2) Through a faithful covenant mediator.
3) Despite human sin and sabotage.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn that applying the Word is essential to understanding meaning.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) Invest your life in God's covenant promises.
2) Trust God's providence to deliver his covenant promises.
3) Devote yourself to God's promised seed.
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn about what systematic theology is and how can we use it.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Genesis 22...
1) Provides a picture of mature faith God is forming in the believer.
2) Provides a proclamation of the gospel we are to believe.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
"How will you respond to the message of the kingdom?"
1) The Kingdom of Heaven is not what they expected (1-35).
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It will have various responses.
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It won't bring immediate judgment.
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It will start small, but it will grow beyond expectation.
2) But it is still worth total surrender (36-53).
-It is of surpassing value.
-Judgment will assuredly come.
- It will be preached by all who believe and understand it.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn what historical theology is and why it is important to study.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
1) Don't ignore the work and warnings of God (11:1-24).
2) Instead, come to Jesus and find rest (11:25-12:21).
3) There are no other options (12:22-50).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn what Biblical Theology is, what you need to know about it, and how to practice it.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
1) Jesus has all authority, and he is filled with compassion (8:1-9:38).
2) So make disciples like Jesus (10:1-15).
3) As you look to God rather than men (10:16-42).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn the importance of understanding textual, epochal, and canonical context.
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As preached by John Keller.
"What wonders of God have you taken for granted?"
Psalm 40 helps us:
1) See God
2) Fear God
3) Trust in God
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
"The Bible is sufficiently clear, but not everything in the Bible is equally clear."
In this equipping time lesson, we learn how the Bible is the most important tool to understand historical and cultural context.
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As preached by Josh Kirk.
"What are you willing to sacrifice?"
1) You must follow Jesus.
2) Following Jesus is costly.
3) Following Jesus is worth it.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn the importance of tracing the argument of Scripture by understanding phrasing in the text.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
"Righteousness is not the path to the cross; it' the path from the cross."
Kingdom people:
1) Will receive the kingdom by the grace of God (5:2-16).
2) Live according to the kingdom ethic by seeking:
-True obedience to God, not merely external obedience (5:13-48).
-To please God rather than man (6:1-8).
-External treasure rather than temporary treasure (6:19-34).
-The genuine good of others (7:1-12).
3) Can be known by us and known by God.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn the importance of clause and text grammar.
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As preached by Ed Romine.
1) We rejoice in the person and work of Jesus (v. 1-2).
2) We rejoice in our sufferings because of the work of Jesus (v. 3-4).
3) We rejoice in all circumstances as Christians.
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As preached by Andrew Thompson.
When under the discipline of the Lord, we are led to remember:
1) We can not obligate God, but we must cry out to Him.
2) We cry out as mortals to the eternal God.
3) Our God who disciplines us is our only hope for deliverance.
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn how biblical manuscripts and archeology attest to Christianity.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
Response this passage requires of us:
1) Repent! Because the kingdom of heaven is near (3:1-12).
2) Believe in Jesus as the beloved, suffering, faithful, and royal Son of God (3:13-4:17).
3) Preach! Because faith comes by hearing and hearing through the Word of God (4:12-25).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this equipping time lesson, we learn the importance of genre when studying the Bible. Different genres requires us to read the in different ways.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"In these chapters, you can see that sinful fear would destroy you, but God graciously and patiently overcomes it."
1) He preserves through sin.
2) He prunes adversaries to faith.
3) He provides in order to strengthen faith.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, we learn how to read the Bible like Jesus and the Apostles, allowing us to conform to the Bible's presuppositions.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
How does God help us overcome the problems that confront faith?
1) The power of God overcomes doubt of His ability.
2) Communion with God overcomes doubt of His credibility.
3) The mercy of God overcomes human inability.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, we learn that we all have presuppositions that we should be aware of before approaching the Bible.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"God's promise comes through faith, not human effort."
1) The Lord's promises are not achieved by human effort.
2) The Lord is merciful in the midst of sin.
3) The Lord graciously builds up faith while you await his promise.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this Sunday School lesson, Pastor Timothy discusses how reading the Bible allows us to see God rightly and glorify Him.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
Jesus is the Christ, and as the Christ...
1) He is the fulfillment of the law and the prophets.
2) He receives those who come to him.
3) He will be victorious.
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As preached by John Keller.
"What are we to do when we find ourselves before God in the crosshairs of sin?"
1) God disciplines sinners.
2) Sin destroys sinners.
3) God delivers sinners.
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As preached by Andrew Thompson.
Meditation 1) The Heart & Mind of the Wicked
Meditation 2) The Abundance of God's Character
The Proper Response: Prayer
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As preached by Matt Emadi.
"Praise God for the anguish that drives you to Christ."
In this sermon, we see 5 characteristics: mercy, guilt, forgiveness, renewal, and restoration.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
"Remembering is a covenantal activity."
1) God exposes sin because sin results in destruction (1:6-3:5).
2) And he patiently calls us to himself (3:6-12).
3) Because he is faithful to judge and show mercy (3:13-4:6).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"God keeps His promises."
We receive faith by...
1) God's promise to provide a dwelling place with him (13:2-18).
2) God's promise to conquer all that threatens his people (14:1-24).
3) God's promise to provide these gifts despite uncertainty (15:1-21).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
In this sermon, we learn that:
1) The Lord is intimately active in bringing about his promise (11:27-32).
2) The Lord's promises are the foundation of faith (12:1-9).
3) The Lord's faithfulness overcomes imperfect faith (12:10-13:1).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, we learn that:
1) Humanity has one source and one hope.
2) Sin separates from God and others.
3) God's grace is greater than sin.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
1) What does it mean to turn to God?
- Turning to God means hating our sin and pursuing holiness.
2) What does it mean that God will turn to us?
- When God turns to us, he promises purity, protection, prosperity, and peace.
3) How is this accomplished?
- Jesus is the good shepherd who secures these promises for His people.
4) What is the result?
-We have hope in adversity because Jesus will bring these promises to a final consummation.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"We need a savior who can actually deal with our sin."
1) God's judgment comes against sin.
2) God's judgment is his determination to bless his people.
3) God saves a remnant through one man.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
How can you have hope outside of the garden?
1) By faith
2) By grasping God's mercy in the midst of His judgement
3) By looking to God's righteous servant
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"Trust entails hearing and believing God's promises."
Life outside of the garden...
1) Requires trusting God.
2) Consists of two paths: hoping in self and hoping in God.
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As preached by John Keller.
1) Call on God
2) Continue to do Good
3) Celebrate God's Salvation
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
Living as the people of God means:
1) Recognizing the discipline of God (1:1-11).
2) Responding to discipline with obedience (1:12-15).
3) Delighting in God's presence more than our prestige (2:1-9).
4) Anticipating the promises of God (2:10-23).
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
"Whose delight are you seeking?"
1) God's wrath against sin is sovereign, complete, and indiscriminate (1:1-3:8).
2) God's remnant will return to him and be preserved (2:1-3, 2:7, 2:9b).
3) God's purity, presence, peace, and joy await all who are preserved (3:9-20).
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As preached by Andrew Thompson.
"There is joy and confidence in our insufficiencies."
The Lord provides for His people with:
1) Deliverance
2) Overflowing Satisfaction
3) His Presence
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Genesis 3 continues to teach us about our family history and thus about God, the world, and ourselves. In it, we see:
1) the origin of sin
2) the reactions to sin
3) the judgment of sin
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
1) Man is created to be with God, an individual cannot imitate God as one or on his own.
2) Man is created to be with God in God's place.
3) You were created to be with God, in his place, under his rule.
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this lesson, we learn:
1) Man was created in the image of God.
2) Christ is the true and restored image of God.
3) By faith, we are united to Christ and being conformed to His image.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
What does creation teach us about God?
1) He stands alone as God.
2) He is the ruler and owner of all.
3) He made man to resemble and reflect him.
4) He intends to dwell with us.
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this lesson, we learn that Jesus is the greater High Priest who is called by God to represent men.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
-God's wisdom is inscrutable.
-God's ways are good.
-God's promises are true.
So we can approach him in lament, expect an answer, then wait with determined hope.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, we learn how heresy precedes started doctrine and orthodoxy. So Pastor Timothy states 4 heresies and how the church used Scripture to refute them.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
The Resurrection is essential to the gospel because (v.1-4):
1) It is a historical reality (v.5-11).
2) It is a theological necessity (v.12-28).
Applications:
1) When you see sin and its results, let it cultivate longing for the promised resurrection.
2) Take every opportunity to invest in heavenly treasure.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, we learn about the deity of Christ and the implications of that.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"It is through the Word you are sanctified and preserved."
1) Your life depends on God's Word (17-18).
2) Your life is full of lies that are corrected by God's Word (19-20).
3) Your life is anchored by God's Word (21-22).
4) You will remain joyfully steadfast under trial (23-24).
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this lesson, we learn some biblical realities that support the humanity of Christ and how we can apply that to daily life.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
In Scripture, God gives us His good Word, so we can have Him. How should we respond to God's good Word?
1) See yourself through Scripture
2) Fill yourself with Scripture
3) Experience God with Scripture
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this lesson, we learn that hell is a place of eternal conscious punishment for the wicked.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
God's Word...
1) Directs us to what is good (1-4).
2) Exposes our fallen nature (5-7).
3) Leads us to God's mercy (8).
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this lesson, we learn how we can live out our vocation in this fallen world.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
"God made a way for His enemies to become His people."
In light of God's perfect justice and omnipotent power:
1) God's people should be comforted (1:1-15).
2) God's enemies should be terrified (1-3).
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, we learn that:
1) God's good creation sets the standard for sex and sexuality.
2) The fall helps us understand our sinful desires rightly.
3) Redemption gives us life and the power for life.
4) New creation gives us hope.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"Praise is a response to glory."
In Psalm 33, we see God's glory in...
1) His forgiveness
2) His Word
3) His just mercy
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this lesson, we learn how sin effects the world and humanity, but we also learn that we are no longer bound by sin in Christ.
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Psalm 32 as preached by Timothy O'Day.
Psalm 32 shows us what it means to be blesses and how we are blessed. In it we see...
1) Forgiveness is the only pathway of blessing for the sinner.
2) Confession is the only pathway of forgiveness for the sinner.
Because of this, we should...
Confess your sins
Receive Instruction
Rejoice in the Lord
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this lesson, we cover the basics of what sin is and learn that...
1) Sin is the act of despising God through actions, inactions, or motivations.
2) Sin separates us from God and earns His wrath.
3) Sin is the common state of humanity and the world.
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As preached by John Keller.
"There is goodness for those who fear God and take refuge in Him."
1) God is our refuge.
2) God is our rescue.
3) God is our redemption.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, we learn that men and women are both created in the image of God. Men and women are similar but different from each other.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
"Sin never effects just you."
In Chapters 1&2, God proclaims a furious judgment for Israel, but he promises a divine shepherd for his remnant.
In Chapters 3-5, God condemns the wicked leaders of Israel, but he promises a righteous ruler for his remnant.
In Chapters 6-7, God demonstrates that Israel deserves judgment, but he promises victory and compassion for Israel.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, we learn humanity is made by God and therefore dependent upon Him. Humanity is also made as a responsible creature with the purpose to be with God, rest with God, and enjoy God.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"God has given the church tools of prayer and confession so that we may persevere and mature until Christ returns."
1) Prayer keeps our hearts oriented to God no matter our circumstances.
2) Prayer and confession are God's means of making us whole.
3) Prayer and confession are vitally connected.
4) Prayer and confession are God's means of preserving his people.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, we learn that theology is contemplation upon God's self revelation and response to it with trust, wonder, and joy.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"Setting your heart on the here and now will ultimately lead to your destruction."
We are prone to envy those with earthly wealth, so remember...
1) Those who set their minds on earthly treasure will be judged.
2) They will be judged because those who set their heart on earthy treasure...
A) Hoard for themselves what will not last
B) Value what is fleeting over what is eternal
3) So, look to Jesus, the righteous one who entrusted himself to the Father.
4) Think about the glory to come.
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As preached by Zach Thompson.
"Salvation is the Lord's to accomplish, and it belongs to him."
1) When God speaks, respond with humble obedience.
2) God fiercely pursues repentance from those who are his.
3) God will give mercy to any who turn to him because of His steadfast love and patient mercy.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"The danger of pride is that it blinds us."
In delusion, the proud presume...
1) The authority of judgement (v.11-12).
a) Do not act as the ultimate judge
b) Because you are a fellow defendant
c) So, live under the authority of God's Word
2) The authority of sovereignty (v.13-17)
a) Do not plan as the all powerful sovereign
b) Because you are a limited creature
c) So, live in the content dependence on the all powerful Lord
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"If I live mindlessly in the world, I will be conformed by the world."
1) Examine your own heart (v. 1-3).
2) Reckon with the sin of giving yourself over to the world (v. 4-5).
3) Live in the freedom of God's grace as you cultivate humility (v. 6-10).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Do you think you are wise? God leads James to help us examine our hearts to see if we are truly wise.
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What is wisdom? An awe-struck preoccupation with God that changes the way you live.
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What is false Wisdom? An inward preoccupation with self that changes the way you live.
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What does wisdom produce? A life that is growing in godliness.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
"Your words will not change until the Word is implanted in you through Christ."
1) You will be held accountable for your words, so beware of how you speak (1-2).
2) Your words have destructive power, so beware of how you speak (3-6).
3) The tongue cannot be tamed, so beware of pride (7-8).
4) Your words reveal your heart, so be aware of your words (9-12).
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
True saving faith inevitably blossoms into obedience.
1) There are two kinds of saving faith: saving faith & dead faith (v. 14-17).
2) True faith is in separable from works of obedience (v. 18-19).
3) Only true faith justifies (v. 20-26).
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As taught by Zach Thompson.
Biblically informed hospitality is the practice of lovingly inviting others into what is your.
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As preached by Zach Thompson. Obadiah lays before us the following realities. 1. The Lord avenges and guards his people (1-14) 2. The day of vengeance and restoration is surely coming (15-21)
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Why is church membership necessary for the Christian and not merely helpful? Because of the following reasons.1. Discipleship is following and becoming like Jesus 2. Membership in a local church is the way Christians... * Make union with Christ public * Protect the unity and purity of God's people * Submit to the Lordship of Jesus
- The church, then, is the primary context of discipleship It follows that we should be intentional in discipleship by having meaningful membership in a local church. For more information on this and other lessons, visit CFCUtah.org
As preached by Timothy O'Day.
Practicing partiality is incompatible with the Christian faith.
1) Partiality is the outflow of worldly calculation.
2) Partiality refuses to honor those whom God honors.
3) Partiality seeks to honor those who disdain God.
4) Partiality disregards God's authority.
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As preached by Timothy O'Day.
True faith manifests itself to obedience to the Word of God.
I) Receive the Word
II) Do not be deceived: Receiving the Word is doing the Word.
III) What hearing the Word looks like: the Word directs our
- speech
- service
- purity.
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In this lesson, we learn why we serve and how to serve for the glory of God. For more information on this and other lessons, visit cfcutah.org.
As preached by Timothy O'Day.
The path to peace is living in God's wisdom. When you experience trials,
I. Choose joy.
II. Pray for wisdom to endure. I
II. Hope in God's eternal promises.
IIII. Remember that God is good.
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As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, we learn how each member plays a key role in instruction, correction, and helping others persevere in the faith.
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Amos 1-9 as preached by Zach Thompson.
In Amos we see that the rebellious should tremble and repent before the Maker because judgment is coming.
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God hates our sin (1:3-2:5; 4:1-11; 5:4-13; 6:1-8:3).
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God is awesome (4:12-13; 5:8-9; 9:5-6).
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God is faithful (9:11-15).
As taught by Zach Thompson.
This lesson covers the role of the Sunday worship gathering in discipleship.
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Isaiah 40:12-31 as preached by Ray Van Neste.
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In this passage, God comforts his people as they are in the midst of trouble by offering them the only thing that will help: understanding of himself. In these verses we see...
- God beyond compare (12-26)
a. The greatness of God as creator (12-14, 21-22)
b. God as ruler of the nations (15-17, 23-24)
c. Challenge to compare (18,15)
d. Superiority over other gods (19-20, 26)
- God for us (27-31)
As taught by Timothy O'Day.
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In this lesson, we continue to examine how we can be intentional in taking people to Jesus by being perceptive of an individual person's beliefs.
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Psalm 30 as preached by Timothy O'Day
David has a song for us in Psalm 30. And it is a song he wants us to sing with him. He is inviting us and teaching us how to worship. What does this Psalm 30, then, teach us about worship?
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Worship is rejoicing in God's kindness.
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Worship instructs others so that they may join.
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Worship is the object of discipline.
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Worship is satisfaction in God.
For more content, click here As taught by Timothy O'Day. This lesson continues to lay out practical steps to imitate Christ's intentionality and perception in the call to discipleship.
As taught by Joshua Kirk.
In this session, the first in our Fall Equipping Time Weekend, we discuss what the Bible teaches about "the heart" and how that informs our understanding of counseling.
As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, the 6th in our series on discipleship and the church, we look at the elements of an intentional conversation from Luke 18 and John 4.
Matthew 1:1-17 as preached by Joshua Kirk.
In Matthew 1:1-17, we see that God demonstrates his faithfulness by…
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Sending his promised Son
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Extending his salvation to all sorts of people
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Fulfilling his promises even when all hope seems lost
Jude 17-25 preached by Timothy O'Day.
In Jude 17-25, we see how we are to contend for the faith. How are we to respond to the reality of false teaching threatening the church?
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Do not let wolves catch you off guard (17-19)
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Abide in God's love (20-21)
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Confront false teaching with mercy and fear (22-23)
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Remember that your perseverance is God's joy (24-25)
As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, our fifth in our series on discipleship and the church, we look at how Jesus practiced intentionality in calling others to discipleship while also perceiving their hearts in this call.
Jude 5-16 as preached by Timothy O'Day. In Jude 5-16, we are exhorted to remember that God's judgment... 1. Is real 2. Comes against those who reject him 3. Comes against those who endanger others 4. Will be shown as obviously right on the last day
As taught by Zach Thompson. In this lesson, the fourth in our series on Discipleship and the Church, we cover how theology influences the way we pray, and what our prayers tell us about our theology.
Jude 1-4 as preached by Timothy O'Day.
In Jude 1-4 we see that Christians, those completely redefined by the person and work of Christ, are called to contend for the faith, which means...
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Cherishing the gospel that defines you.
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Refuting those who twist the gospel.
As taught by Zach Thompson.
In this, the third lesson in our series on Discipleship and the Church, we cover the difference between the mission of God, the mission of the church, and missions along with the Bible's emphasis on the gospel as the message of the Kingdom of God.
As taught by Timothy O'Day.
In this lesson, the second in our series on discipleship and the church, Timothy O'Day does a brief survey through the book of Acts in order to see God's desire for the church in making his glory known.
Joel 1-3 as preached by Zach Thompson.
The book of Joel is God's call for his people to repent. In it we are exhorted...
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Don't ignore God's discipline (1:1-11).
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Instead, repent before greater judgment comes (1:12-2:11).
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Because God will respond with forgiveness and blessing (2:12-32).
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That will last for eternity (3:1-21).
Leviticus 17-27 as preached by Timothy O'Day.
Leviticus 17-27 are God’s instructions to Israel in how they are to draw near and so be holy and have full communion with God.
In these chapters we see that holiness...
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Means belonging to God.
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Comes by experiencing God's presence through worship.
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Is fulfilled in Christ.
As taught by Timothy O'Day.
This is the first lesson in a series on discipleship and the church in which we explore how we are to make disciples as a church.
Leviticus 11-16 as preached by Timothy O'Day.
The instructions of Leviticus 11-16 are meant to help God’s people draw near to him with confidence. How do they do this?
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They mark God's people as distinctly his.
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They serve as reminders and remedies that the world is not as it should be.
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They remove every hindrance of our approach.
Leviticus 8-10 as preached by Timothy O'Day.
Leviticus is all about answer this question: “How can a sinful people dwell with a holy God?” And, as we saw last week, the first answer is “sacrifice.” In order to understand that we looked at what sacrifice was. But this week we see the second answer to the question and it is, “The priesthood.” And in order to understand why this is the second answer, I want us to first look at what the priesthood is and then I want us to draw some applications from what we learn about the priesthood in these chapters.
Understanding the Priesthood
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A priest is a mediator between God and man
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A priest is one who is set aside by God to be his mediator
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A priest is an individual who represents a corporate body
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A priest is obedient to God's Word
Obeying God in light of the priesthood
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Believe that God keeps his word
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Acknowledge that you need a mediator
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Come to Jesus as your High Priest
Leviticus 1-7 as preached by Timothy O'Day.
In these chapters we see that Leviticus begins to answer the question, "How can a sinful people dwell with a holy God?" and the first answer given is "sacrifice." But what is sacrifice? Understanding it is essential to seeing the thrust of Leviticus and its place in the storyline of the Bible.
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The issue addressed in sacrifice: the problem of sin.
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The goal of sacrifice: being with God.
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The process of sacrifice: entering God's presence through death.
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The end of sacrifice: Jesus Christ.
Session two of CFC's summer 2022 Equipping Weekend on Biblical interpretation. In this session Dr. Dan Wilson teaches on the types and uses of English translations, lays out a practical process of biblical interpretation, suggests helpful resources for interpretation, and answers audience questions.
2022 Summer CFC Equipping weekend session one on biblical interpretation. In this session Dan Wilson instructs on the basics of what the Bible is and on the how and why of English Bible translations.
2 Peter 1:3-11 as preached by Dan Wilson.
These passages contains a core challenge for the Christian as well as precious promises that empower the Christian for the challenge.
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The Core Challenge: Surround your faith with godly qualities.
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The precious promises: God's gifts for living the Christian life.
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God has granted everything we need to live the Christian life.
- God has granted us ability to live the Christian life.
- God has granted us ultimate entrance into Jesus' eternal Kingdom.
Psalm 28 as preached by Timothy O'Day.
Psalm 28 calls us to utterly depend on the Lord. We depend on the Lord because...
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He is merciful.
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He is the righteous judge.
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He delivers those who trust him.
The Book of Hosea as preached by Zach Thompson.
The book of Hosea teaches us that...
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God is faithful, even when we are faithless.
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God justly punishes sin, regardless of whether humans agree with him.
(They didn’t know, love, or trust God).
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God pursues his people and redeems them from their sin.
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So turn to him
Romans 6:15-23 as preached by Lee Tankersley. In Romans 6:1-14, Paul argues that Christians are dead to sin. But this leads us to ask the questions, "what does this mean for my life in Christ now?" Paul answers this question in Romans 6:15-23. There we see...
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We are slaves to whatever we obey.
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Our slavery takes place at the level of the heart (ie, our desires).
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Therefore we must cultivate godly desires.
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And Keep the eternal consequences in mind.
Romans 1:18-32 as preached by Lee Tankersley.
Why do we need the gospel? Romans 1:18-32 lays out the answer.
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God's wrath is against everyone who isn't trusting in Christ.
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Every person has rebelliously rejected God.
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Man's rejection of God is manifested in unrighteous thinking, living, and worship.
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God's wrath is revealed as he gives people over to their sins.
1 Corinthians 10:31 as preached by Timothy O'Day.
In this passage, we see that we pursue God’s glory by placing our knowledge, rights, and freedom under the rule of love as displayed in Christ.
Ephesians 4:1-7 as preached by Timothy O'Day.
What we see in Ephesians 4:1-7 is that Christian unity is enjoying and displaying the goodness of God; it is a gift that we are empowered to enjoy and display for the glory of God. How do we see that this is the case? Let’s look deeper at the passage and consider three points, namely the basis, means, and refinement of unity.
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The basis of unity is the triune God
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The means of maintaining unity is imitating Christ
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The refinement of unity comes by diversity of gifts
Psalm 27 as preached by Timothy O'Day
Psalm 27 shows us that belonging to the one true God changes everything. 1. When you belong to God, there can be no defeat.
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When you belong to God, you desire him above all.
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So seek to know him in all things.
Trusting the Lord cultivates:
- Openness with the Lord (1-3)
- Godly character and community (4-7)
- Hatred of wickedness (4-5)
- Public praise to God (6-7)
- Love for God’s presence (8-10)
- Confidence while we wait for Him (11-12)
Psalm 25 as preached by Zach Thompson.
This Psalm teaches us to...
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Entrust ourselves to Christ
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Because he is faithful to reveal, forgive, and deliver.
Psalm 24 as preached by Zach Thompson.
In this Psalm we see that we serve a king..
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Who is over all
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Whose people are righteous
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Who is already victorious over every enemy.
Jesus continues to play the pivotal role in the church’s mission. Jesus…
- Provides
- Restores
- Appoints
In our last lesson on the Doctrine of Scripture, we cover what we mean when we say that Scripture is necessary for us and how the Bible teaches this doctrine.
In this lesson we cover what clarity is and isn't and how the Bible speaks of its own clarity.
What does the resurrection of Jesus reveal about him as our Savior?
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He is the promised Savior
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He is the powerful Savior
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He is the necessary Savior
This lesson covers the definition of inerrancy, how the Bible shows itself to be inerrant, and clarifies what inerrancy does and doesn't mean.
What does it mean to say that Scripture is inspired? That is the question we take up in this lesson and we seek to use Scripture to answer it.
John 19:16b-42 as preached by Timothy O'Day
The Gospel of John presents Jesus as Son who obediently gave himself up for his Father's glory and the good of his people. There are signs throughout this passage that highlight this for us to the end that we would believe. What are these signs?
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Scripture is about Jesus.
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The demand of Scripture is kept by Jesus
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The promise of Scripture is fulfilled in Jesus
John 19:1-16 as preached by Timothy O'Day.
In this passage Jesus is beaten, mocked, and condemned to crucifixion. As we look at this passage, it is easy to see that Jesus is innocent and, to those who know the Old Testament, that Jesus is the Messiah. But those there during these events where blinded to these realities by passion and prejudice.
This is the second lesson in our series through the doctrine of Scripture. In it we discuss how the Bible is the ultimate authority, how we argue from this authority, and how coherence is a feature that strengthens our faith in the Bible as God's word.
Psalm 23 as preached by Andrew Thompson.
In this psalm as God's flock, we can rest in him as our...
- Provider and sustainer
2.Warrior and protector
- Hope and salvation
In this lesson on the doctrine of Scripture we cover what Scripture is, why Christians make Scripture our authority, and what we mean by calling Scripture the word of God.
John 18:28-40 as preached by Timothy O'Day.
In this passage, we see why we so easily get distracted by earthly matters to the exclusion of seeing God's greater purposes. But we also see how God can give us eyes to see what he is doing. This passage shows us that...
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We have disordered desires that blind us
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Jesus came that we may see truth
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A warning: do not turn away from the Son
In our final lesson on the Trinity, we look at how salvation as it is described in the Bible only makes sense if God is triune.
This lesson covers the biblical guardrails that help us think about God, two ditches that we can fall into, and how the church avoided these ditches in the past when talking about God.
Psalm 22 as preached by guest preacher Brendon Scoggin.
Psalm 22 speaks to us of…
- The consequence of death
- The conquest of death
- The conquerer of death
In this lesson, the fourth in our series through the doctrine of God and Scripture, we continue to answer the question, "What is God?" by looking at his essential attributes of incomprehensibility, infinity, eternity, omnipresence, omniscience, and omnipotence.
2 Peter 3:14-18 as preached by Zach Thompson
As a people who wait in the hope of Jesus' coming, we...
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Make every effort toward godliness (14)
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Guard each other from what is false (15-17)
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Seek to know the living God (18)
In this lesson, the third in our series through the doctrine of God and Scripture, we continue to answer the question, "What is God?" by looking at his essential attributes of invisibility, immutability, and impassibility.
Psalm 21 as preached by John Keller
In this Psalm we see that God...
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Secures, saves, and showers his King
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Discovers, dismays, and devours his enemies
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Includes, incorporates, and involves his people
In this lesson, the second in our series through the doctrine of God and Scripture, we begin to answer the question, "What is God?" by looking at his essential attributes of aseity, simplicity, and incorporeality.
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Remember that God is patient (8-9)
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But do not presume on his patience (10)
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Instead, live anticipating eternity (11-13)
What do we need to know before we embark on our study of the doctrine of God and Scripture?
In this passage, we see that we are to...
Remember together (1) what God has revealed (2) and apply it (3-7)
Be on guard against false teaching because...
- They live opposed to the will of God (10-16)
- Their promises are empty (17-22)
- They will be justly condemned by God (1-22)
Be on guard against false teaching because...
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It's always present and it is usually attractive (1-3)
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God will punish wickedness and preserve his people (4-10)
Peter reminds the saints...
- Even though they already recognize the gospel as true (12)
- With urgency, because his time is short (13-14)
- Because what he is saying is true (16-21)
Jesus promises his disciples secure and complete joy and peace. So we naturally want to ask how and why this could be possible.
- How does Jesus give this joy and peace? i) By achieving our redemption on the cross
ii) As we abide in him
2.Why is Jesus the source of this joy and peace i) Because he changes our identity ii) Because he guarantees it by his resurrection
Knowing God and trusting his promises produces godliness and hope in God’s people.
- God has granted us everything we need for a godly life (1-4)
- Knowing God is the source of a godly life
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God has given promises to compel us toward godliness
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So actively pursue godliness (5-11)
- By living a life that is consistent with your faith
- Or you will prove that your faith is dead
After hearing that Jesus is going away and that life will be full of opposition from the world, the disciples are sorrowful. But Jesus tells us that it is actually better for us that he is living because he would send the Holy Spirit to us. Why is this good for us?
- The Spirit marks the new age
- The Spirit continues the ministry of Jesus through the church
- The Spirit is God in the church
As Jesus continues the farewell discourse, he turns to helping his disciples count the cost of abiding in him. What will happen as we abide in Jesus?
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The church will share Jesus' reception
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Because the church, like Christ, reveals the worlds sin and need of the Savior.
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Take comfort: Jesus' warning is a means to keep us abiding
Jesus continues to prepare the disciples for his death, resurrection, and ascension by teaching them of his continuing central role in God’s plan of redemption.
- There is only real, lasting life through abiding in Jesus Christ
- Abiding in Jesus looks like…
- His words abiding in you
- Your prayers flowing form his word and producing fruit
- Obedience flowing from the word and prayer.
- We pray for the Lord’s Anointed (1-5) A. Pray for governing authorities B. Trust in Jesus and experience the true fulfillment of all these requests C. Pursue these realities for others who submit to Jesus as King
- Because we trust the Lord (6-9)
In John 14:15-31, Jesus continues to instruct his disciples as he prepares to go to the cross. Jesus, in these verses, comforts his disciples by telling them that it is actually good for them that he is departing. In his going, he...
- He sends the Holy Spirit
- His going is the means of his coming
- His going brings us real peace
- He returns to his Father and glory
- He gives us an example of love to follow
In our concluding lesson in our series on biblical theology, we rap and wrap up what we've covered, and make some suggestions on how to go further.
Continuing in our series on biblical theology, we look at the theme of God's presence as it develops throughout the Old and New Testaments.
In this passage, Jesus continues the farewell discourse by teaching his disciples what to do with their troubled hearts. Upon hearing that Jesus was leaving, that one of them would betray him, and that they would not be able to go with him, the disciples are distressed. Jesus teaches them, and us, how we are to respond to distress in this life.
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Trust Jesus as you trust God
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...by believing Jesus' words and works
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...and so honor Jesus as your heart continues to trust him
John 13:31-38 begins what is known as the farewell discourse (13:31-17). In these chapters, Jesus prepares his disciples for his death, resurrection, and ascension. The center of 13:31-38 is Jesus’ new command for his disciples to love one another as he has loved them. But in order to understand this command, we must see who Jesus is, what the command means, and how we are to obey it.
- Jesus is the King about to enter his Kingdom
- Kingdom people are to be marked by the King’s love
- Obedience to the King comes by trusting the King
The issue of prophecy is central to biblical theology. This lesson covers prophecies of the Messiah in Genesis-Deuteronomy.
Psalm 18 teaches us about the faithfulness of God. In this psalm we see...
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God is faithful and keeps his promises
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These promises to David are fulfilled in Christ and applied to all who believe
This passage continues the mission of Jesus to love his own until the very end by preparing them for his death. In these verses, informs his disciples of his upcoming death and let’s them know that he has total control over what is about to unfold. Jesus loves his own by...
- Telling them what is to come
- Loving his enemies
- Exposing all people
Exodus 34 captures the moment that God caused all of his goodness to pass before Moses. While Moses could not see God, God proclaimed his name and his being to Moses, and what he proclaimed is what we need to remember about God in order to trust the he is good. What are we to remember?
- Remember the Lord is merciful and gracious
- Remember his patience
- Remember his steadfast love and faithfulness
- Remember his forgiveness
- Remember his justice
This lesson covers the basics of covenant theology. For lesson slides, follow this link
This lesson covers the basics of the dispensational theological construction of the Bible. For Lesson slides, follow this link
Just as John 1:1-18 acted as an introduction to the whole Gospel, John 13:1-30 acts as an introduction to the second half of John’s Gospel. In the 13:1-17, we are given an illustration of how Jesus is going to love his own to the uttermost, and this illustration is his act of washing his disciples feet. In this act, Jesus tells us about his person and work in the following ways…
- The Lord of Glory loves his own by dying for them
- The High Priest loves his own by continually cleansing them
- The Lord and Teacher loves his own by giving them an example to follow
In these verses, the gospel writer gives the reasons why Jesus was so widely rejected by his people and Jesus gives his parting invitation of faith before shifting to prepare his disciples for what is to come in his death and resurrection. In these verses we see…
- The causes of unbelief:
- Scripture foretold the that would be rejected
- God judiciously hardened the people, giving them over to their desires.
What believing in Jesus brings: * To believe in Jesus is to know God * To believe in Jesus is to walk in the truth * To believe in Jesus is to be saved
What we think about God informs all of our existence, including our prayers. In this Psalm, we see…
- David’s case: God hears a just cause because he is just (1-5)
- Examine your request
- Examine yourself
- Examine each other
David’s plea: God is a deliverer for those who seek him (6-9) David’s confidence: Eternal satisfaction in God is better than temporal abundance (10-15)
The theological foundations of biblical theology show us that Scripture has one major subject, one ultimate author, is the one arena of theological instruction, has one unfolding narrative, and is thus one interconnected text. All of this effects the way we read it. We must read the whole of Scripture in order to understand each part of Scripture, and we must read each part of Scripture in order to understand the whole of Scripture. This requires that we read Scripture with awareness of three horizons (where we come into contact with the Scripture) of interpretation.
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The textual horizon
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The epochal horizon
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The canonical horizon
This Psalm calls us to look to God with honest trust because he is a faithful refuge. Taking refuge in God means...
- Remembering the character and promises of God
- Resting in the character and promises of God
- Rejoicing in the character and promises of God
This section marks a transition in John’s Gospel. Up to this point, Jesus appointed time of death was “not yet,” but now his hour has arrived. Since this is the case, we are invited in this gospel to come and see from a new angle how Jesus is the Christ. As we come to Jesus, we see how he will fulfill the promises of God and why.
- Jesus creates one new people through his death, resurrection, and exaltation.
- Jesus died for the joy of giving you life.
- Jesus gives understanding as we listen to him.
Differences in biblical theology are grounded not as much in hermeneutics as they are in the theological positions with which one begins. That we all have theological conclusions that we bring to the Bible is not the question. The real questions are whether or not we know what those theological positions are and have we examined if they are warranted. This lesson takes up those questions and lays out preliminary theological foundations upon which we will pursue a theology of the Bible.
The anticipation and expectation over Jesus reaches its climax in this passage as crowds gather in Jerusalem and eagerly invite him in as the Messiah. But we see from Jesus’ actions that he is not the kind of King that is typical of this world. What kind of King is Jesus? In this passage, we see that…
- Jesus gives life.
- Jesus gives peace.
This is the first lesson for our fall equipping series on biblical theology. In this lesson, we review what biblical theology is, the benefits that come from studying biblical theology, and answer initial questions about biblical theology.
In John 11:45-54, we see that even the resurrection of Lazarus is not enough to convince some that Jesus is the Messiah. Evidence alone is not enough to overcome
- Assumptions about truth
- Assumptions about power
- Assumptions about authority
Pain gets our attention like nothing else. In our stubborn refusal to see him, or in our contentedness to ignore him, God calls our attention to himself through pain. What is he saying? He is telling us that we are to look to him and find what we truly need. In this passage, we are reminded again that when we see Jesus, we see the glory of God, and the glory of God changes everything, particularly how we understand the following…
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Suffering
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The Problem of Evil
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Jesus
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Our Need
In this passage, Jesus continues to teach on why he is not recognized by many as the Messiah. While his works testify clearly to his identity, people still do not believe he is the Messiah because he is not the kind of Messiah they want and his identity is not what they expected. In this passage, Jesus teaches us about who he is.
Jesus is…
- The Messiah we need, but maybe not the one we want
- The Son of God in truth, but not humanly speaking
In this passage, Jesus begins to address again why the Pharisees do not recognize him as the Messiah. In doing so, he must first explain the position of the human heart so that we can understand who he is and why he need him.
- The ugly reality of sin
- Only Jesus can give what sin promises
- Jesus can provide because he is God and man
- Denying God is foolishness, and all people have denied God (1-4)
- God will justly judge sin and deliver his people (5-7)
This passage addresses the fact that we tend to hoard our cares and end up weighed down by anxiety. Prayer is a means of dealing with those cares and God graciously commands us to pray and gives us a promise to answer our prayers.
- Do not carry your cares
- Cast your cares on God
- Receive peace from God
We are meditating, the question is whether or not our meditation is Christian. Christian meditation is...
- Receiving the word of God
- Reflecting on the word of God
- Responding to the word of God
The call of this passage is to see our suffering not as needless pain but as God’s loving discipline.
- Every trial and difficulty is under God’s providential control and used as discipline in our lives
- The reason God does this is because he loves us as his children
- The goal of this discipline is to train us in righteousness and persevering
obedience 4. We recognize God’s loving, fatherly discipline and endure it with obedient faith
Jonah is more than a book about missions. It also captures the gracious heart of God and his gentle dealing with his people. God exhibits his steadfast love as he…
- Graciously saves unworthy people (3:10-4:2)
- Gives good gifts to his children (4:3-4, 8-9)
- Patiently shapes his people (4:6-11)
In this passage, Jonah finally preaches the message God had given him to deliver to Ninevah. What does this teach us about God and ourselves?
John 9 shows us what happens when the true light shines on man. As the light, who is Jesus, shines, the works of God are displayed as well as the disposition of our hearts toward the world, religion, and social priorities (9:1-23). Likewise, our understanding of concepts like faith are illuminated. Faith is a word that one hears all the time, but it often is filled with excess baggage as far as what it means. We pack the word “faith” full of various meanings and significance, but when we look at John 9:24-41, Jesus exposes for us what faith is and what it does.
- Faith in Jesus does not require exhaustive knowledge about Jesus
- Unbelief claims exhaustive knowledge it cannot justify
- Faith communes with reason
- Faith is apprehension in the heart that precedes apprehension with the eyes
John 9 shows us what happens when the true light shines on man. While we already have an idea of who Jesus is and what his coming means, John 9 gives us a real life parable that we can grasp; it provides a scene that acts as a picture depicting much of what Jesus has taught thus far in the Gospel. In verses 1-23, we see that the true light…
- Displays God’s work (1-7)
- Reveals your heart (8-23)
This section of John covers the closing discussion between Jesus and the crowds after the Feast of Tabernacles. At this point in the conversation, the crowds are seeking to make Jesus’ teaching illegitimate by attacking his character. Turning the discussion in this direction also brought Jesus’ identity to the forefront yet again. In this passage, we see that Jesus is...
- The One Who Clarifies What Matters (48-50)
- The One Upon Whom Life Depends (51-53)
- The God-Man (54-59)
After being cast into the raging storm to die, this passage captures Jonah’s prayer to God as he drifts and is eaten by a giant fish. In this prayer, we see the fittingness of gratitude toward God even in the midst of suffering. Gratitude to God is always appropriate…
- Even in the midst of suffering (1)
- …because God patiently and compassionately hears us in our distress (2-6a)
- …and sovereignly works salvation for all who trust in him (6b-10)
In this passage, Jesus addresses those who have believed in him because of his teaching. Jesus knows, however, that there are common misunderstandings when it comes to true faith, so he engages in dialogue with the crowd to teach them about true faith. As we see, true faith in Jesus results in…
- Persevering with Jesus
- Freedom from Sin
- Rejoicing in Jesus
- Receiving Jesus
If we are not able to escape Jesus by avoiding or silencing him, then we will inevitably stumble over him because who he is and what he comes to do is so radically opposed to who we want and what we think we need. In this passage, we see why we stumble over Jesus. We stumble because…
- We are confused about how to recognize truth (13-20)
- We are ignorant, weak, and guilty (21-27)
- (And yet) the truth proclaimed on the cross is the cure to ignorance, weakness, and guilt (28-30)
This passage shows us how people reacted to Jesus after his initial teaching at the Feast of Booths in Jerusalem. While some believed, many did not and reacted negatively to Jesus. Jesus inevitably divides when we confront him and we cannot claim neutrality. If we do not accept what he says, we try to avoid and silence him, and yet he does not do the same to us.
- We avoid Jesus because he doesn’t fit our presuppositions
- We try to silence Jesus because he disrupts our peace
- Jesus does not avoid or silence us but speaks to our complaints
In John 7:32-39, Jesus makes two revealing statements that, unless we focus on what he is saying and why, we could easily pass them over as annoying distractions, but really they are revealing who he is and how he is the one for whom we have all longed and waited. What are these statements? Jesus tells us…
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He is the only way to access the Father (32-36)
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He is the only way to access the Spirit (37-39)
When we are in the midst of trouble...
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Speak with God about your circumstances (1-2)
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And entrust your circumstances to God (3-4)
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Because our God hears and responds to us (5)
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And his words overcome our circumstances (6-8)
There are a lot of options when it comes to who Jesus is, but there is only one true Jesus. In John 7:1-31, Jesus challenges various options in regard to his identity and digs into the ways we may understand and judge him based on appearances. He turns our eyes to his substance which verifies his identity. We see that he is God’s promised Messiah because he is in line with…
- God’s ways and timing (1-13)
- God’s revealed will (14-24)
- God’s mission (25-31)
It is so sweet to trust in Jesus, but not because it is continually pleasant. But, as we see in John 6:60-71, it is so sweet to trust in Jesus because it is eternally worth it. To summarize this idea further, we can say that following Jesus is difficult but worth it.
- Following Jesus is difficult because he doesn’t fit our expectations
- Following Jesus is difficult yet God the Father confronts our broken expectations through the Son by the Spirit
- Following Jesus is difficult but results in life for those who believe
As we see the people interact with Jesus in this passage, one thing that becomes clear is that until our affections are changed toward God, the way of Jesus will be confusing and revolting to us. We see this in that…
- The Person of Jesus is Confusing to the Self-Assured
- The Gift of Jesus is Revolting to the Independent
Philippians 4:10-23 shows us that God demonstrates his faithfulness by empowering his people…
- To stand firm through every circumstance (10-13)
- To partner for the sake of the gospel (10, 14-23)
- They sought to share in his trouble, even when he didn’t ask for specific support
- They partnered with him regardless of whether it was popular or easy to do so
- Paul partnered with a specific local church
- They partnered with tangible support
- Their partnership with Paul was for their own good
- Paul speaks of partnership as a means of worship
Philippians 4 begins with an exhortation to stand firm in the faith. In verses 2-9, we receive instruction as to how we are to stand firm. We do so by...
- Addressing sin by the Spirit who unifies (2-3)
- Rejoicing as we trust a faithful God (4-5)
- Praying, thinking, and living in pursuit of the God of peace (6-9)
John 6:22-40 records the interaction Jesus had with the crowds after he fed over 5,000 people. In this interaction, Jesus confronts and corrects the crowd. Like the crowd, we need, for our good, to have our agenda, assumptions, and beliefs about God confronted and corrected. How does he confront and correct us?
- Do not set your heart on temporal treasures but on eternal ends (22-27)
- Do not focus on your ability and authority but on God’s (28-35)
- Do not believe you are insecure but secure with God in Jesus Christ (35-40)
John 6:1-21 records Jesus’ feeding of 5,000 men by miraculously multiplying bread and fish as well as his act of walking on water. These events illustrate for us the reality of what Jesus said in John 5:46, “For if you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote about me.” This passage, along with all of chapter 6, is a small illustration of how Moses wrote about Jesus. In this passage we see that Jesus is…
- The true and better provision of God that exceeds our expectations and means
- The true and better presence of God that rescues and gives peace
Like the Corinthian church, we can be confused in how we relate to one another in the church if we do not have a proper grasp of what the church is. In this passage, we see that the way we relate as a church is determined by what the church is. What is the church and how does it change the way we relate?
- The church is the body of Christ (12-14, 27)
- The nature of the church requires diversity in gifts (15-20)
- The nature of the church requires unity of persons (21-26)
- The diverse gifts and roles function in the context of love (27-31)
There is much confusion about what the church. While Matthew 16 does not answer the question of “what is the church?” exhaustively, it does give us a firm foundation upon which to build. In Matthew 16:13-21, we see that the church is…
- The assembly of those who convictional confess Jesus as Savior and Lord
- The gathering of God’s people under the rule of Jesus
- The authoritative agent of the King on earth
Philippians 3:12-4:1 provides a plethora of promises on which the Christian should focus. As we read it, we see that…
- The people of God press on toward the resurrection because they belong to Jesus
- And they press on by…
- Imitating the faithful
- Remembering the future
- Awaiting the consummation of hope
In John 5:30-47, Jesus turns toward the question of whether or not he is simply making assertions about himself alone. He affirms that there is another who bears witness to him, and this one is the Father. Jesus, as God the Son, shares the divine identity with the Father as the Son of the Father, so when he appeals to the Father’s witness to his testimony about himself, he is not appealing to an authority above God but to the very authority of God. How does the Father bear witness to the Son?
- The Testimony of the Father through the Son (32)
- The Testimony of the Father through human agents (33-35)
- The Testimony of the Father through Jesus’ works (36)
- The Testimony of the Father through Scripture (37-44)
- The Testimony of the Father through Moses, the Trusted Mediator (45-47)
In John 5:19-29, Jesus explains how he, as a man, can be equal with God. He confronts head on the issue that there is only one God and that God is not a man. How can this be?
Jesus holds the divine identity in common with the Father as the Son of the Father (19-23)
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- Father-Son language is analogical and not literal (analogical: in order to make himself known to us, God speaks in ways that we can understand. There is continuity and discontinuity with human father-son relationships). 1. Continuity: Equality of being and dependence 1. The Son is dependent on the Father as his image 2. The Son’s equality with the Father is ontological and complete 2. Discontinuity: Begetting 1. Eternal Generation of the Son: Since God is not the same as us in being, it should be no surprise that he is different from us in begetting. 2. Eternal Generation means “the Father-Son relation is characterized by a perfect commonality of being—one that transcends any commonality between earthly fathers and sons.”
- Therefore, we must recognize the centrality of the Son in our present joy in God and our ultimate hope of life (23-29)
- Jesus is central in receiving eternal life now
- Jesus is central in receiving life in the future resurrection
In John 5:1-18, Jesus’ actions of healing and giving commands on the Sabbath are misunderstood because his identity is misunderstood. His actions point to his identity and his words confirm his identity as one who is equal with God. We see in his actions and words that…
- Jesus’ Word is Authoritatively Powerful (5:1-9a)
- Jesus Acts as The Divine Authority (5:9b-18)
In Philippians 3:1-11, we see that the foundation of the Christian life is personal piety, accomplishments, or the approval of other men. Instead, it is knowing God through Jesus Christ. This is given as a gift given through knowing Jesus by faith and not through personal accomplishment. Thus…
When we know Jesus, we can…
- Recognize the futility of personal accolades
- Glory in the accomplishments of Jesus
In John 4:43-54, we see that God is not merely seeking some kind of conformity or empty allegiance. God wants you to know and experience him by trusting Jesus his Son. This is not a selfish desire on God's part. In knowing God through Jesus, we experience freedom from sin and true life. How does this passage reveal that this is what God wants for us?
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Jesus gives himself for us (43-45)
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Jesus is given as the basis of true faith (46-50)
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Jesus' signs solidify true faith (51-54)
Psalm 10 is an honest reckoning with wickedness in this world. Listen in to hear how it instructs us to act when we experience injustice.
Episode 10 of our Questions and Answers. We read in John 2:23-25 that many people believed in Jesus because of the signs he performed. Yet, Jesus did not entrust himself to them because he knew what was in them. What does this mean?
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Episode 9 of our Questions and Answers. Philippians 2 tells us that God has highly exalted Jesus. But if Jesus is God in the flesh, how could he be exalted any higher?
If you have questions, please submit them either to Timothy or Zach through email:
Timothy@Christfellowshiputah.org
Zach@Christfellowshiputah.org
For more information about Christ Fellowship Church, check out our website: Christfellowshiputah.org
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John 4:1-42 depicts Jesus going to a city in Samaria because his priority is to do the work and will of his Father. This passage, then, reveals aspects of the Son’s mission to which we should give attention. The mission of the Son is to give…
- Real Life
- True Worship
- The Joy of God’s Mission
This passage could come across as mundane travel plans, but since it is the mundane travel plan of one who has been transformed by Christ, it reveals to us what it looks like to have the mind of Christ in everyday practice. We see that having the mind of Christ means...
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We will sacrificially care for the bride of Christ, the Church.
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We Share the Same Aim.
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We Will Be Faithful Even in the Midst of Hardship.
John 3:22-36 relays an incident that reveals much about the human heart. We long for love, affection, and approval and seek to get it primarily from other people. And if we do not view God rightly, then we could view Jesus as a competitor for love, affection, and approval. This passage acts as a corrective and teaches us that true contentment can only be found when we...
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Orient our understanding of life around God’s activity (3:22-30)
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See our hope as resting in the superiority of the Son (3:31-36)
In John 3:16-21 the writer of the Gospel account elaborates and fills in the bigger picture of the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus found in 3:1-15. He explains basics that are misunderstood about God, humanity, and the mission of Jesus that help us understand even more of what Jesus tells us in 3:1-15. We could sum up this section by saying that John provides several answers to this question: why did Jesus come?
- Jesus came because God is love
- Jesus came to save sinners from condemnation
- Jesus came to reveal in the present those who belong to the Kingdom to come
In John 3:1-15 Jesus authoritatively speaks on the topic of the Kingdom of God and corrects our common assumptions of what it takes to be made right with God and a citizen of the Kingdom. He teaches us that…
- We must be made new by God to enter the Kingdom
- You cannot inherit the Kingdom simply by genealogical descent
- We must be cleansed and made new, not just reformed
- This is an act of God that you cannot manipulate
- God’s plan has always been to make a people for himself by himself
- God’s act has always been primary throughout history
- Jesus has compelling authority to teach us about the Kingdom of God
- We should respond by looking to the crucified Lord in faith
Episode 8 of our Questions and Answers. In this episode we examine Jesus' act of clearing the temple with a whip of cords in John 2. Jesus was clearly angry, but does that mean he sinned?
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In Psalm 9 we see that David calls out to God so that he will deliver the needy and end the pain of the poor (Psalm 9:18). This Psalm teaches us how we are to actually move into the peace of trusting in God. What do we see?
In the midst of suffering, we must...
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Align our hearts in the truth by aligning our bodies in true practices
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Judge the certainty of God's promise by what he has already done
a. Don't get stuck in the present moment as the most true
b. Trust what he promises to do in totality by looking at what he has already done in measure
c. Call on him in your present distress
Episode 7 of our Questions and Answers. In this episode Zach and Timothy disagree on the situation but not the overall point of Philippians 1:15-18. They also remain friends despite their disagreement.
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The third sermon in our series through the book of Philippians. In this passage, we hear about the grounds of our rejoicing in difficult circumstances. We can rejoice in troubles because in Christ...
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We have final deliverance.
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There is present fruitfulness.
Episode 6 of our Questions and Answers. In this episode we look at the contrast between John's view of himself and Jesus' view of John; specifically, John said that he was not Elijah but Jesus said that he was.
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In John 2:13-25 Jesus confronts a fundamental misunderstanding and misuse of the temple. He confronts it with zeal because if you misuse and misunderstand the temple, you will misunderstand God and his work in Jesus Christ. What does Jesus show us about the temple in this confrontation?
- That God desires to Dwell with His People (13-16)
- That Jesus is the True Temple (17-21)
- That We are to Approach Jesus in trust (22-25)
Episode 5 of our Questions and Answers. In this episode we look at Philippians 1:9-11 and examine the relationship between our choices and our righteousness.
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Our sixth sermon in our series through the Gospel of John. John 2:1-12 contains the first of the signs that are record in what is known as “the book of signs” (John chapters 2-12). Signs are not ends but pointers to who Jesus is. This first sign…
- Shows us the identity and mission of Jesus
- Shows us the disposition of Jesus
- Gives us direction in trusting Jesus
Episode 4 of our Questions and Answers. In this episode we examine John 1:1 with particular focus on the phrase "and the Word was God" and the lack of the Greek article with the word God (theos).
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The fifth sermon in our series through the Gospel of John. In John 1:35-51 we see the process of becoming and living as a discipleship of Jesus.
- The Process of Discipleship is hearing, experiencing, and telling of Jesus.
- Experiencing Jesus is the center of discipleship:
- What Happens to You When You Experience Jesus: You are known and changed
- Why You Must Experience Jesus: He is God's Revelation of Himself to Us
- How You Experience Jesus: Commune with Him
Episode 3 of our Questions and Answers. In this episode we introduce the book of Philippians and give some general background information as well as some warnings about background information.
If you have questions, please submit them either to Timothy or Zach through email: Timothy@Christfellowshiputah.org
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Listen to the second sermon in our series through the book of Philippians.
Philippians tells us that our common identity in Christ compels us to trust God’s sovereign faithfulness by living with humble unity and persevering joy. In 1:12-18 we see that because God is sovereign, faithful, and just...
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Every circumstance works ultimately for God's glory.
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We can rejoice as God works for his glory.
Episode 2 of our Questions and Answers. In this episode we introduce the Gospel of John and give some general background information as well as some warnings about background information.
If you have questions, please submit them either to Timothy or Zach through email: Timothy@Christfellowshiputah.org
Zach@Christfellowshiputah.org
For more information about Christ Fellowship Church, check out our website: Christfellowshiputah.org
Do you want to watch instead of just listen? Then check out our YouTube Channel
Listen to the first sermon in our series through the book of Philippians.
Philippians tells us that our common identity in Christ compels us to trust God’s sovereign faithfulness by living with humble unity and persevering joy. In 1:1-11 we see that God is the giver and sustainer of…
- True unity and partnership among his people (1-5)
- Salvation for his people (6-7)
- So, we should actively appeal to him as we prepare for the final day (8-11)
Episode 1 of our Questions and Answers Time. Here we lay out a little bit about who we are, what we plan to do in our time together, and what we hope to accomplish as we take up questions and seek to give answers.
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