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Jesus is Greater as the Apostle of our Confession
Jesus is Greater as the High Priest of our Confession
Jesus is Greater as the Builder of God’s People
Jesus is Greater as the Faithful Son over God’s People

Application:

Consider the Faithfulness of Jesus and Respond with Faithfulness to Jesus

Hold Fast to Jesus with Confidence and Boasting to the End

Supplement texts:

Numbers 12:6-8

Deuteronomy 34:10-12

John 3:16-17

John 12:49-50

John 1:17

John 17:3

Hebrews 5:1

Matthew 5:17-18

Ephesians 2:18-23

Deuteronomy 18:15 and 18

Ephesians 1:3-14

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Anchor#1: The Message of the Gospel is Reliable

Anchor #2: The Death of Jesus is Sufficient

Anchor #3: The Incarnation of Jesus was Necessary

Application:

Make daily time in God's Word a non-negotiable.

Make intentional discipleship relationships a non-negotiable.

Supplemental Text:

1 Timothy 2:5-6

Philippians 2:6-8

Hebrews 4:15

Revelation 3:14-16;20

Hebrews 10:23-25

Philippians 2:8-11

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Jesus radiates the glory of God.
Jesus reveals the nature of God.
Jesus controls the creation of God.
Jesus sits on the the throne of God.
Jesus is the greater prophet, priest, and king.

Application:

Because Jesus is glorious, we should live in response to his glory.
Because Jesus is glorious, we should live to spread the knowledge of his glory.

Supplemental Text:

2 Timothy 4:1-3

Matthew 25:31-46

Colossians 1:15-17

Romans 1:4

Hebrews 10:11-14

1 Corinthians 15:25-28

Romans 12:1

Luke 24:46-47

Matthew 28:18-20

Philippians 2:5-11

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Main Point: Hebrews is about the supremacy of Christ, the sufficiency of His work, and the necessity of faith in Him for salvation.

God is not silent.

God is not distant.

Response:

Open your ears to listen to the voice of God.

Open your heart to feel the nearness of God.

Supplemental Text:

Romans 10:17

James 4:8

1 John 3:9-10; 4:15-16

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The shadows in the Old Testament point to the substance of the New Testament.
The shadows in the Old Testament come to full light through the substance of the New Testament which is Jesus Christ.

Application:

Read the Old Testament to develop a better understanding of the grace of God revealed in the New Testament through Jesus.

Read the Old Testament to develop a better understanding of the character of God seen throughout the Bible.

Read the Old Testament to develop a better understanding of the anticipation of the future that is seen throughout the Bible.

Supplemental Text:

Hebrews 9:1-10

Hebrews 1:1-2

Romans 6:17-18

Hebrews 3:3-6

Colossians 2:16-17

1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Galatians 3:21-24

Hebrews 13:8

2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Revelation 22:3-5

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One main point:

The authority of Christ requires us to respond. True Kingdom citizens will respond by building their lives on Christ and His Word.

One application encouragement:

True obedience to Christ and His Word is possible.

Supplement texts:

Psalm 1

James 1:22-25

Romans 12:1-2

1 John 2:3-7

John 12:48

1 John 2:1

Galatians 2:20

Philippians 2:6-13

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The kingdom way is narrow, difficult, and less traveled.

The kingdom messengers are authentic, fruitful, and recognizable.

The kingdom people are obedient, dependent on Jesus, and guaranteed to enter the kingdom.

Application:

Reject the wide way of the world, and accept the narrow way of Jesus.

Reject the lies of the world, and accept the absolute truth of God's Word.

Reject the false assurance of the world, and accept the eternal assurance of genuine faith.

Supplemental Text:

Luke 13:22-29

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Matthew 6:19-20

John 16:33

2 Peter 2:1-3; 17-19

Matthew 24:11-12

Matthew 24:24

2 Timothy 4:3-4

1 John 3:7-9

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We ask, seek, and knock with persistence.

We ask, seek, and knock with assurance.

We ask, seek, and knock for motivation.

Supplemental Text:

Ephesians 5:15–21

Luke 11:5–13

Romans 8:26-27

Matthew 22:39

Romans 13:8

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Discipleship involves giving and receiving correction according to the standard of truth and righteousness.
Discipleship involves giving and receiving correction in a spirit of gentleness and love.

Supplemental Text:

James 3:5-10

Proverbs 10:19

1 John 4:1

Romans 2:1-4

Galatians 6:1-2

Ephesians 4:29

James 1:19-20

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When you are anxious, cast your cares on Jesus.
When you are anxious, tell you concerns to Jesus.
When you are anxious, turn your eyes to Jesus.

Supplemental Scripture:

2 Corinthians 11:24-28

1 Peter 3:3-4

1 Timothy 2:8-10

Matthew 7:9-11

James 1:17

Psalm 139:16

1 Thessalonians 4:13

1 Peter 5:7-9

Matthew 11:28-30

Philippians 4:6-7

James 1:2-4

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Jesus is the ultimate treasure, and he alone can eternally satisfy the hunger of our hearts.
Heaven is our ultimate inheritance, and his promises will be eternally realized when we are home.

Application:

Our hearts are tethered to whatever we treasure.
Our allegiance is tethered to whatever we love.

Supplemental Scripture:

Ephesians 1:13-14

Matthew 5:6

Hebrews 11:13-16

Matthew 22:34-40

1 Timothy 6:17-19

1 Timothy 6:10

Hebrews 13:5

Matthew 19:16-22

Colossians 3:1

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Main Point of the Sermon: Pursuing Jesus for our personal recognition gains personal glory and earns temporary rewards. Pursuing Jesus with the proper motivation gains God’s glory and earns eternal rewards.

Application:

May God lead us towards practicing righteousness for the glory of His name. (It's All About Him)

May God purge us from practicing righteousness for the sake of our own name. (It's Not About Us)

May God remind us of the insufficiency of self-righteousness and the necessity of perfect righteousness. (It's All Because of Grace)

Supplemental Text:

Matthew 6:1-18

Luke 21:1-4

Luke 18:9-14

Revelation 2:2-5

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Gods promise to us in Christ gives us the hope, encouragement, and power to Hold fast in the pursuit

of Holiness in every circumstance.

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God’s wrath against sin in all its shapes and manifestations burns more intensely than we think it does.
Hell is so horrible that it defies all description and imagination.
God’s plan for marriage is, and always has been, one biological man and one biological woman married to each other as long as they both shall live.
God’s love for his redeemed children burns more intensely than we think it does.

Application:

To those who are not God’s children: we fervently invite you to come to Christ in repentance & faith, and he will receive you in forgiveness & salvation.

To those who are God’s children: our Father is graciously at work sanctifying us as he conforms us to the image of Jesus Christ, so we must respond correctly to his sanctifying Word.

Supporting Texts:

Psalm 51:4

Psalm 139:23-24

Revelation 20:11-15

Mark 10:7-9

Romans 5:7-9

Hebrews 4:12-13

Hebrews 3:12-15

John 3:16-18

Romans 10:9-10

Psalm 19:13

Psalm 103:10-13

Philippians 4:13

2 Peter 1:3

1 John 1:9-2:1

Hebrews 4:14-16

James 5:19-20

Revelation 22:1-5

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Foundation #1: Anger is not always sinful.

Foundation #2: Anger is often sinful.

Application:

Sinful anger sees enemies and victims. Christian anger sees brothers and allies.

Sinful anger holds grudges and delights in destruction. Christian anger desires peace and healing.

Sinful anger disobeys God’s commands and thrives in disunity. Christian anger obeys God’s commands and strives for unity.

Sinful anger executes personal vengeance and punishment. Christian anger trusts God’s vengeance and justice.

Supplemental Scripture:

Ephesians 4:32

John 2:13-17

Mark 3:1-6

Psalm 4:4

Ephesians 4:26-27

James 1:19-20

James 4:1-3

Romans 12:19

Proverbs 24:17-18

Romans 12:14; 17-19

1 Peter 3:9

Luke 6:27-28

Colossians 3:5-10

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Jesus does not cancel the Law and the prophets, but fulfills the Law and the prophets with His promised life.
Jesus does not desire righteous actions from unchanged hearts, but righteous hearts resulting in changed actions.

Application:

Righteousness that is pleasing to Jesus is an inward righteousness that results in faithfulness in teaching and obeying the Word.

Righteousness that is pleasing to Jesus is an inward righteousness that results in fruitfulness of the heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Supplemental Text:

Romans 10:4

Romans 8:1-4

2 Corinthians 5:21

Romans 2:13

Matthew 22:34-40

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Jesus exhorts us to be distinct from the world
Jesus warns us from being defiled by the world
Jesus warns us that we are not invisible to the world
Jesus exhorts us to be actively visible to the world

Supplement texts:

Romans 1:21-24,26,28-29

Colossians 3:1-3, 10-15

Galatians 5:19-21

Genesis 12:1-3

John 8:12

Titus 3:1-2,8

1 Peter 2:9

Titus 2:11-14

Revelation 7:9-10

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A blessed life is a life of righteousness.
A blessed life is a life of compassion.
A blessed life is a life of surrender.

Supplemental Texts:

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Matthew 11:29

Colossians 3:12

Psalm 37:10-11

Luke 6:36

Colossians 3:13

Revelation 2:2-5

Ephesians 2:13-16

John 15:18-20

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The sermon teaches that true life is found in the kingdom of God.
The sermon teaches that the kingdom is a present but yet future reality.
The sermon teaches not how people should live to get into the kingdom, but how people who are in the kingdom should live.
The sermon teaches that exceeding righteousness is the true fruit of citizens of the kingdom.

Supplemental Texts:

Matthew 5:3

Matthew 5:10

Matthew 7:21

Matthew 7:13-14

Mark 9:43-48

John 3:3

Luke 17:20-21

Matthew 4:17

Mark 1:15

Luke 19:11-12

Matthew 5:17-20

Matthew 23:25-28

Matthew 7:18-23

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Jesus completely drank the cup of God's wrath, so that we can continuously drink from the cup of God's grace.

Jesus completely broke under God's justice, so that we can be made whole by God's mercy.

Application:

The meal helps us to reflect on the sacrifice of Christ.

The meal provides for us spiritual nourishment from Christ.

The meal reminds us of our unity with the body of Christ.

The meal looks forward to a future meal in the presence of Christ.

Supplemental Texts:

Jeremiah 25:15-16

Psalm 75:6-8

Psalm 11:5-6

Luke 22:41-44

2 Corinthians 5:21

Isaiah 51:21-22

Psalm 23:5

Psalm 16:5

Romans 5:8-9

John 6:31-35

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Revelation 19:6-9

1 Corinthians 11:27-29

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Baptism is a tangible gift from God representing our eternal deliverance through Christ.

• It represents our union with his death.

• It represent our union with new life.

• It represents our dependence on him for salvation.

• It represents our covenant relationship with God.

Baptism is a specific commandment from God representing our public profession of faith in Christ.

Supplemental Texts:

Galatians 6:5-8

Joshua 4:23-24

1 Peter 3:18-21

Galatians 5:24-25

Colossians 2:11-12

Romans 6:3-4a

Romans 6:4b

Acts 2:37-41

Galatians 2:20

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We have both an active and passive role in building the temple of God.

We have both an active and passive role in following the Spirit of God.

Conclusion:

God is always faithful to His people.

God can deliver His people even from the most unlikely situations.

God is a perfect provider for His people.

God will lead his people toward their promised home.

Supplemental Texts:

Exodus 29:44-46

James 4:8

Romans 12:1-2

1 John 1:9

Colossians 3:1-2

Revelation 3:20

1 Corinthians 3:7-17

Galatians 5:16-25

Hebrews 10:23

Colossians 1:13-14

Matthew 6:25-26

John 14:1-3

Philippians 3:20-21

Psalm 23:6

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To build the spiritual house for the Lord, it requires spiritual giftings.
To build the spiritual house for the Lord, it requires a collective effort.
To build the spiritual house for the Lord, it requires a variety of gifts.
To build the spiritual house for the Lord, it requires a captured heart and committed life.

Application:

The task is impossible without the collective giftings of the Spirit.

The body is incomplete without the collective involvement of all members.

The mission is unsustainable without the collective passion for its completion.

Supplemental Texts:

Exodus 12:35-36

1 Corinthians 12:11

1 Corinthians 12:21-27

1 Peter 2:4-5

Ephesians 2:19-22

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Ephesians 4:11-16

1 Peter 4:10-11

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How Should We Respond to the Revealed Glory of God?

Repentance
Obedience
Faithfulness
Dependence
Generosity

Application:

Fear God, but do not be afraid of Him.

Live free, but not as an excuse to sin.

Be generous, but do not forget who provides.

Supplement Texts:

2 Corinthians 3:18

Ephesians 2:4-5

John 14:15-21

Romans 12:2

Colossians 2:16-17

2 Corinthians 9:6-7

1 John 3:17

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The Presence of God Reveals the People of God.
The Presence of God Reveals the Glory of God.

Application:

Will we hunger for the presence of God, or are we content without it?

Will we long to see more of God's glory, or have we seen enough?

Will we sacrifice whatever it requires, or is the price to high

Supplemental Texts:

Ephesians 1:13-14

1 Corinthians 6:19

2 Corinthians 3:18

2 Corinthians 4:6

Revelation 21:3

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Main question: Have you forsaken the Gospel?

Have you grown impatient and unsatisfied in waiting for the return of Christ that you have turned aside to false idols?
Have you grown impatient and unsatisfied in waiting for the return of Christ that you have sought a different mediator?
Have we grown impatient and unsatisfied in waiting for the return of Christ that we have forgotten the implications of the Gospel?

Supplement Texts:

Exodus 20:2-3, 23-24

Exodus 24:3-5

2 Peter 3:9

1 Corinthians 10:6-7, 12

Romans 3:23

Matthew 24:36, 42

2 Timothy 4:3

Romans 6:23

Romans 8:1

2 Corinthians 5:18-19,21

Revelation 21:1-4

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Our sins were the reason for the crucifixion of Jesus.

Isaiah 53:10

Acts 2:22-23

Romans 8:32

Our justification was the reason for the resurrection of Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:16

Application:

Sin no longer has the power to condemn you, nor control you.

Romans 6:5-14

Death no longer has the power to frighten you, nor to have the final word.

Matthew 10:28

Hebrews 2:14-15

Revelation 21:4

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True sabbath rest is found in the finished work of Christ.

Supplemental Scripture:

Matthew 22:34-40

Colossians 2:16-17

Matthew 11:25-30

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Observation 1: The high priest reflects the glory and beauty of God.

Observation 2: The high priest represents the people before God.

Observation 3: The high priest is to be holy.

Observation 4: Christ is the perfect and final high priest.

Supplemental Text:

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Matthew 5:17-18

Exodus 6:7

Hebrews 1:3

Philippians 2:5-7

Hebrews 9:11-14

Hebrews 10:11-14

2 Corinthians 5:21

Hebrews 8:1-2

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Foundation #1: God's tabernacle is the dwelling place for His presence among His people, and the centerpiece of their collective lives.

Foundation #2: God’s attention to detail in his instructions for the tabernacle indicate how important worship was to be for His people.

Foundation #3: God’s tabernacle was not holy because of the quality of its construction, but it was made holy when God’s presence filled it.

Worship of God begins on the inside, not on the outside.
Worship of God should be intentional and purposeful not unintentional and casual.

Supplemental Text:

Exodus 3:21-22

Matthew 6:19-24

Ecclesiastes 5:10

1 Timothy 6:10

Matthew 15:8-9

Exodus 25:22

Hebrews 10:11-13

Hebrews 10:19-23

Hebrews 4:16

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God is the source of victory over our enemies.
God is in control over the timing of His victory.
God provides victory for his people through the blood.

Application:

Do you trust God to fight your battles?
Do you trust God in the timing of his victory?
Do you trust God to be faithful to his promises?

Supplemental Text:

Leviticus 17:11

2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Ephesians 6:12

Hebrews 9:22

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God wants to be continually remembered.
God wants to be wholeheartedly trusted.
God wants to be fervently anticipated.

Supplemental Text:

Philippians 4:19

James 1:17

Matthew 6:25-33

2 Corinthians 5:1-9

1 Corinthians 15:20-23

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God’s word instructs his people in how they are to live before him and how to treat and care for one another so that they will be a beacon of light and salt on the earth for the nations.
Do not seduced by the influencers of the world and turn your devotion to the Lord to devotion of self.
A healthy church is a helpful church and a church can only be healthy if it's under the authority of He who is the Head.
We are only Just in Christ and Christ has called us to be Holy.

Supplemental Scripture:

Deuteronomy 7:6

1 Peter 2:17

Romans 2:6-11

2 Kings 17:7-17

2 Peter 2:1-3

2 Corinthians 11:2-3

Philippians 3:17-21

Matthew 12:50

Hebrews 2:11-18

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Conclusions/Applications:

We must realize we are guilty of unspeakable sin against God which no amount of restitution on our part can ever satisfy or erase.
We must be driven by love: love for God and love for our neighbor.
We must strive for reconciliation.
We must understand that each detail of our lives matters to God.
We must comprehend that we cannot simply drift into sanctification; holiness never happens by accident.

Supporting Texts:

2 Timothy 3:16

Exodus 19:3-6

Colossians 2:13-14

John 14:6

Matthew 22:37-40

Galatians 5:14

Matthew 7:12

Matthew 5:23-24

Ephesians 4:31-32

Romans 11:36

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Matthew 5:21-22, 27-28

Philippians 2:12-13

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Our identity should be different from the world around us.
Our family should be directed by the word given to us.
Our activity should be determined by the love shown to us.

Supplemental Text:

Galatians 5:14

Romans 15:4

Deuteronomy 4:2

1 Peter 2:9

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Mark 10:43b-44

1 Corinthians 9:19

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The laborers are few because we are inactive.
The laborers are few because we are unequipped.
The laborers are few because we are unmoved.
The laborers are few because we are prayerless.

Application:

See People.
Love People.
Meet People.
Pray for People.

Supplemental Text:

Luke 5:31-32

Acts 1:8

Matthew 24:14

Matthew 28:18-20

John 4:31-35

Romans 10:13-15

Hebrews 13:20-21

John 10:14-16

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5 Aims of the Work of Ministry:

Unity
Maturity
Stability
Connectivity
Intimacy
Belonging to the body of Christ involves building up one another.
Belonging to the body of Christ involves looking out for one another.
Belonging to the body of Christ involves prioritizing time with one another.
Belonging to the body of Christ involves committing to one another.

Supplemental Text:

Mark 3:31-35

Philippians 2:3-4

1 Timothy 3:14-15

John 13:35

Hebrews 13:17

1 Peter 2:9-10

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Main Point: The Scriptures are God's rescuing arms for wandering sheep.

Our belief in the promises of God's Word is tethered to our posture towards God's Word.
Our belief in the power of God's Word is tethered to our pleasure towards God's Word.

Application:

Develop delight through engaging the Word.
Develop delight through memorizing the Word.
Develop delight through sharing the Word.
Develop delight through praying the Word.

Supplemental Text:

Psalm 1:1-2

Ezekiel 34:11-12

Luke 19:10

John 10:27-29

Luke 15:3-4

Romans 3:10-12

Psalm 119:130

Psalm 119:11

Isaiah 53:6

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God is love, and the ultimate foundation of his love is his affection for Christ.
God is love, and the ultimate expression of his love is the incarnation of Christ.
God is love, and the ultimate demonstration of his love is the atonement of Christ.

Supplemental Text:

John 17:22-24

John 10:17-18

Romans 5:8

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Our joy in Christ is an eternal joy
Our joy in Christ is an enduring joy
Our joy in Christ is a Spirit-empowered joy

Closing questions:

Is the Lord Jesus Christ your source of Joy?
Will you find joy in what the Lord Jesus Christ has accomplished for you, your salvation?

Supplemental Text:

Matthew 25:34

Matthew 6:19-21

Ephesians 1:11-14

James 1:2-4

Romans 5:3-5

Romans 8:16-17

2 Corinthians 4:17

Revelation 21:3-7

Galatians 5:22-23

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The Advent of Jesus means that peace with God is possible.
The Advent of Jesus means that peace with others is possible.
The Advent of Jesus means that peace with yourself is possible.

Supplemental Text:

Romans 5:1

John 14:27

Romans 12:16-18

Colossians 3:15

Philippians 4:6-7

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Hope is found in future realizations, not in present circumstances.
Hope is found in future redemption, not in our present condition.

How Can We Have Hope this Advent Season?

The hope of the Lord will overshadow the gloom of the world.
The hope of the Lord will overwhelm the futility of life.
The hope of the Lord will overcome the sting of death.

Supplemental Text:

Hebrews 6:17-20

John 1:1-14

John 12:46

1 Corinthians 15:53-58

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Biblical worship should always be Word-driven.
Biblical worship should always be God-focused.
Biblical worship should always be Christ-centered.

Supplemental Text:

2 Timothy 4:2-4

Psalm 115:2-8

Romans 1:19-25

Romans 3:23-25

Hebrews 9:11-15

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What was the purpose of the law?

a. To reveal who God is and what He is like.

b. To reveal the way to live as free people.

c. To reveal the way of obedience through the law that is intensified through Christ.

d. To reveal the need for salvation through Christ that was not possible through the law.

How do the 10 commandments relate to us today?

a. They are fulfilled in Christ.

b. They are fulfilled in us.

c. They are fulfilled by love.

How do we delight in God's law?

a. We follow God's instructions not to earn freedom, but because we are free.

b. We follow God's instructions not to earn his love, but because we are loved.

c. We follow God's instructions not to manufacture righteousness but because we have been made righteous through faith.

Supplemental Text:

Matthew 5:17-28

Matthew 5: 38-39

Matthew 5:43-44

Galatians 2:21

Romans 6:14

Romans 3:31

Hebrews 8:7-10

Romans 8:1-4

Romans 13:8-10

Galatians 5:14

Matthew 22:37-40

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Supplemental Scripture:

Psalm 19:1-14

Romans 1:18-25

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God’s people delight in exalting Him as their Deliverer (verses 8-9).

TWO QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION ON THIS POINT:

1) Have you—through Jesus Christ—been delivered from God’s wrath and into His family?

2) If we—through Jesus Christ—have been delivered from God’s wrath, do we delight in exalting Him as our Deliverer?

God, as Deliverer, is shown to be infinitely greater than all would-be challengers or competitors (verses 10-11).

TWO QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION ON THIS POINT:

1) Have you—like Jethro—come to understand that God is infinitely greater than all would-be challengers or competitors?

2) If we answered “yes” to the first question, then is the infinite greatness of God being reflected in our lives?

As God is exalted as Deliverer and shown to be infinitely greater than all would-be challengers and competitors, then other sinners will also be delivered—in a never-ending mission of deliverance until Christ returns (verses 11-12).

TWO QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION ON THIS POINT:

1) Have you, through Jesus Christ, been delivered from your slavery to sin and from God’s wrath and judgment?

2) If you answered “yes” to the first question, then is your life a life lived on mission for your Deliverer?

Supporting Texts:

Exodus 12:21-23

1 Thessalonians 1:10

Romans 2:4-5

John 3:35-36

Romans 5:8-9

Psalm 107:1-3

Philippians 1:20

Revelation 22:17

2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Matthew 24:14

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We are in a real battle.
We have a real enemy.
We need to fight.
We need real power.
We need each other.

Supplemental Text:

Ephesians 6:12

Romans 7:21-24

1 Peter 5:8

Ephesians 6:10-11

Romans 8:13

Ephesians 4:22-24

Ephesians 6:14-20

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God provides for his people both supernaturally, and naturally.
God provides for his people both sufficiently and daily.
God provides for his people both mercifully and undeservingly.

Application:

Trust God daily as the giver of life.
Trust God daily to provide your needs.
Trust God daily to be merciful and gracious.

Supplemental Text:

Exodus 20:20

James 1:2-4

James 4:13-17

Matthew 6:25-34

Matthew 6:11

Lamentations 3:22-23

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Main Theme: God is always faithful, but he is rarely predictable. God’s people are rarely faithful, and almost always predictable.

In this passage we see:

Worship motivated by fear.

Worship as a result of circumstance.

Worship that is momentary and fleeting.

Supporting Text:

Proverbs 1:7

1 John 4:15-18

Psalm 23:4

James 1:2-4

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Main Point: God is always faithful, but he is rarely predictable.

God's power is put on full display in moment's of drastic difficulties.
Our fear is put on full display in moment's of deep desperation.
His victory is put on full display in moment's of divine deliverance.

Supplemental Text:

John 5:24

1 Corinthians 15:56-57

1 John 5:1-4

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Following God requires trusting his timing and provision.
Following God requires offering the "first born" of our resources and possessions.
Following God requires yielding to his understanding and providence.
Following God requires believing in his truths and promises.
Following God requires fixating on his leading and presence.

Supplemental Text:

2 Corinthians 9:6-7

1 Timothy 6:17-19

Hebrews 10:23

Mark 8:34

Galatians 5:16-25

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The Passover required the blood to be perfect.
The Passover required the blood to be sacrificial.
The Passover required the blood to be applied.

Application:

In this life as exiles, live dependent lives.
In this life as exiles, live holy lives.
In this life as exiles, live expectant lives.

Supplemental Text:

1 Peter 1:13-19

Matthew 25:1-13

Hebrews 10:4

Matthew 26:17-29

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God is the only true God, and he wants to be known powerfully.
God is the only true God, and he wants to be known personally.

Application:

Have you experienced the person of Christ personally?

Supplemental Text:

Exodus 6:7

Exodus 7:5

Deut. 4:34-35

Isaiah 42:8

Psalm 67:1-2

Acts 1:8

Matthew 24:14

Philippians 2:9-11

John 17:3

Matthew 7:21-23

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God does not promise an easy life, but he does promise deliverance.
God does not promise immediate results, but he does promise completion.
God does not promise answers to all your questions, but he does promise his control.
God does not promise to give you everything, but he does promise to give you everything good.

Supplemental Text:

Romans 8:18-25

John 16:33

James 1:2-4

Philippians 1:6

Isaiah 55:8-9

Psalm 34:8-10

Matthew 7:7-11

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God's calling is not based on our perfection, but his providence.
God's calling is not based on our commitment, but his covenant.
God's calling is not based on our skills, but his strength.
God's calling is not based on our wants, but his worship.

Supplemental Text:

1 Corinthians 1:27-29

2 Corinthians 12:9

Galatians 2:20

Philippians 1:19-21

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The Need for Deliverance

Truth #1: God delivers in unlikely situations.

The Means of Deliverance

Truth #2: God delivers in unbelievable ways.

Application: The deliverance of God is not limited by your present circumstances.

Supplemental Text:

Romans 9:9-24

James 1:2-4

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3 Main Themes in Exodus:

God's covenantal promises.
God's covenantal people.
God's covenantal presence.

Application:

God will always keep his promises to his people.
God will always be the protector of his people.
God will always be present among his people.

Supplemental Text:

Genesis 1:26-28

Genesis 6:5-9

Genesis 9:1

Genesis 12:1-3

Genesis 13:14-17

Genesis 15:13-14

Genesis 50:24-26

2 Corinthians 1:20

Titus 1:1-2

Proverbs 18:10

Hebrews 9:27-28

Matthew 28:19-20

1 Corinthians 3:16

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Pastoral Prayer #5: That we might remember the joy of our salvation.

Pastoral Prayer #6: That we might have an awareness of the presence of Jesus.

Pastoral Prayer #7: That we might comprehend the vastness of His love.

Pastoral Prayer #8: That we might believe God to do the unimaginable.

Supplemental Text:

Romans 5:10-11

John 15:11

Galatians 2:20

Romans 8:10

Colossians 1:27

Romans 5:8

Ephesians 2:4-5

Philippians 4:13

2 Corinthians 12:9

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Pastoral Prayer #1: That we might know his will and do his will.

Pastoral Prayer #2: That we might live an empowered life.

Pastoral Prayer #3: That we might be thankful for the privilege of being used by Him.

Pastoral Prayer #4: That we might be filled with joy that we are his.

Supplemental Text:

1 Timothy 2:3-4

1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

1 Peter 2:15-16

1 Peter 4:12-19

2 Timothy 3:12

Philippians 1:29

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Philippians 4:6

Colossians 4:2

Colossians 3:17

Luke 10:17-20

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God is Supreme over all things
God is Sovereign over all things

Application Question:

Do you trust God as Supreme and Sovereign over all things?

Supplement Scripture:

Psalm 19:1

Genesis 1:16-19

Deuteronomy 7:6-8

Genesis 1:26-28

Genesis 3:15

John 1:1-2

John 1:14

Philippians 2:5-11

Hebrews 1:1-3

Matthew 21:15-16

Hebrews 2:5-9

1 Corinthians 15:25-27

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Supplemental Scripture:

Ephesians 4:14

Matt 8:23-27

John 1:16-17

2 Cor 5:21

Isaiah 32:17

Romans 5:1-6

Matt 16:24-25

Phil 4:4-9

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The King of Glory is the one true God, who created, sustains, and owns all things (v. 1-2)
The King of Glory requires absolute sinlessness of those who enter His presence (v. 3-6)
The King of Glory is the Lord of Hosts, the Almighty Ruler (v. 7-10)

Application:

Since the King of Glory is the one true God, who created, sustains, and owns all things - He must be the all-consuming passion of our lives.
Since the King of Glory requires absolute sinlessness of those who enter His presence - we must throw ourselves on the righteousness of Jesus Christ.
Since the King of Glory is the Lord of Hosts, the Almighty Ruler - we must bow before His authority.

Supplemental Text:

Acts 17:24-25

Romans 1:18-22

Matthew 5:17-18

Romans 10:4

2 Corinthians 5:21

Isaiah 53:4-6

Philippians 2:10-11

2 Timothy 3:1-5

1 Corinthians 10:31

Matthew 11:28-30

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What's your portion in this life?
Who, what, or where is your deep seated hope set in?
Where do you go for peace? That secures the core of your being to not be shaken.
What is your source of good? Apart from Christ it's running after death.
What is your plan for eternity?

Supplemental Text:

Matthew 7:22-23

Acts 2:42-47

1 Corinthians 6:12

Numbers 18:20

1 Peter 2:9-12

Philippians 3:4-8

Ecclesiastes 5:20

Ecclesiastes 7:14

Deuteronomy 11:18

John 14:26-27

Acts 13:30-39

1 Peter 1:3-9

2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Revelation 21:8

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God is a reliable refuge.
God is an unrivaled ruler.
God is a righteous redeemer.

Application:

Hide your life in the refuge of Christ.
Submit your life to the rule of Christ.
Trust your life to the rescue of Christ.

Supplemental Text:

Proverbs 18:10

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Ephesians 2:19-22

Exodus 33:18-23

1 Corinthians 13:12

Matthew 7:24-27

Psalm 57:1

Hebrews 2:14-15

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Uncovering the joy of grace begins by uncovering the truth of our sin.

a. Own up to your sin.

b. Confess your sin.

c. Repent of your sin.

Walking in the joy of grace begins by walking in the truth of God.

Supplemental Text:

Proverbs 3:11-12

Proverbs 28:13

Hebrews 12:11

1 Corinthians 11:32

Genesis 3:8-10

Genesis 3:11-13

Genesis 3:21

James 1:13-15

1 John 1:8-9

James 4:8-10

Psalm 51:3-4

James 5:16

2 Peter 3:9

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Following Jesus requires holding our possessions loosely.

Following Jesus requires holding our plans loosely.

Following Jesus requires holding our faith tightly.

Following Jesus requires holding one another tightly.

Application:

Be generous.

Be available.

Be alert.

Be loving.

Supplemental Text:

2 Corinthians 8:9

1 Corinthians 8:1-4

Luke 21:1-4

Matthew 6:19-21

Matthew 19:16-22

James 4:13-15

Matthew 16:25-26

Hebrews 10:24-25

Romans 12:10

Philippians 2:3-8

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Resurrection power shifts our perspective from the temporary to the eternal.

Resurrection power supplies the power for the temporary to produce the eternal.

Resurrection power secures the promise that the temporary will give way to the eternal.

Supplemental Text:

Philippians 1:20-24

Matthew 13:31-32

John 12:23-25

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Romans 7:24-25a

Galatians 6:7-10

Philippians 1:21-24

Philippians 3:7-11

Philippians 3:20-21

2 Corinthians 5:4-9

Revelation 21:4

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The resurrection of Jesus is foundational to the gospel of Jesus.

The resurrection of Jesus is foundational to justification through Jesus.

The resurrection of Jesus is foundational to our hope in Jesus.

Supplemental Text:

Romans 6:4

Romans 5:18-19

1 Peter 1:3

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Ways to Pursue the Gifts:

Pray

Consume the Bible

Serve the Body

Love one Another

Ways Not to Pursue the Gifts:

Unbiblically

Unaccountably

Final Exhortations:

Exhortation #1: May we be a church that desires everything God is willing to give us so that we might leverage our gifts to know him more, love him more, and experience him more.

Exhortation #2: May we be a church that desires everything God is willing to give us so that we might leverage our gifts for the good of others.

Exhortation #3: May we be a church that desires everything God is willing to give us so that we might leverage our gifts for the spread of the gospel.

Supplemental Text:

Luke 24:49

Acts 1:8

1 John 5:14-15

James 1:5-8

Colossians 3:12-14

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The elements of Biblically-centered gatherings should be expressive but edifying.

The experiences of Biblically-centered gatherings should be spirit-filled but ordered.

Supplemental Text:

John 15:13

Ephesians 4:11-12

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Prophecy Defined: Prophecy is a spirit-prompted intelligible word spoken to strengthen, encourage, and comfort believers, and to convict of sin, disclose the secrets of the heart, and reveal the presence of God among the church to unbelievers.

Prophecy is not a competitor with scripture, but is a compliment to scripture.

Prophecy is not always synonymous with preaching, although spontaneous revelation is often a part of preaching.

Prophecy is not always true prophecy, but true prophecy is always Christ-centered.

Supplemental Text:

Exodus 20:18-19

Hebrews 1:1-2

Acts 2:14-21

1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

Deuteronomy 18:20-22

Jeremiah 23:16-17

Galatians 1:11-12

2 Peter 3:1-2

Romans 12:6

1 John 4:1-3a

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Tongues Defined: A gift of the Holy Spirit where a Christian with this gift speaks directly to God through prayer and/or praise in syllables not understood by the speaker.

Application:

1) Our pursuit as a church should be love.

2) Our passion as a church should be for the transformative work of the Spirit.

3) Our purpose as a church should be the revelation of the word of God.

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The Motivation of Love

The Indication of Love

The Definition of Love

The Completion of Love

Supplemental Text:

Romans 13:8-10

Galatians 5:14

John 13:35

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Mercy is the motivation for resurrection life.

Resurrection life is the source of living hope.

Living hope is possible through Jesus's resurrection.

Application:

God's mercy is as certain as his love shown through the cross.

Living hope is as certain as the tomb is empty.

Eternal life is as certain as God's power.

Supplemental Text:

Ephesians 2:1-5

Titus 3:4-6

Romans 6:5

1 Corinthians 15:17

Ephesians 2:8-9

Romans 4:24-25

Romans 8:31-32; 38-39

1 Peter 1:4-5

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Jesus is a sovereign savior

Jesus is humble

Jesus is broken over sinners

Jesus is angry at sinners

Supplemental Scripture

Zechariah 9:9

John 10:17-18

Acts 4:27-28

Philippians 2:5-8

Psalms 7:11

Revelation 19:11-16

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1) Dependence on Christ and the Spirit.

2) Dependence on One Another.

3) Dependence on Gifts of Grace.

Application:

1) God has called his body to personally commit to one another.

2) God has called his body to uniquely compliment one another.

Supplemental Text:

Colossians 1:18

Ephesians 1:22

Ephesians 4:15-16

Ephesians 5:18

Romans 12:15-16

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Who is the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit is Fully God

The Holy Spirit is the Mediator of Christ's Presence

What does the Holy Spirit do?

The Holy Spirit Glorifies Jesus.

The Holy Spirit convicts, washes, and renews.

The Holy Spirit sets us free from the power of sin.

The Holy Spirit teaches us.

How does the Holy Spirit relate to us?

The Holy Spirit guarantees our union with Christ.

The Holy Spirit guarantees that we are children of God.

The Holy Spirit guarantees our eternal reward.

The Holy Spirit guarantees our spiritual growth.

The Holy Spirit guarantees our power for the mission.

The Holy Spirit guarantees supernatural edification through spiritual gifts.

Scriptures:

Acts 1:8

Acts 2:1-12

Acts 2:37-41

Acts 4:7-13

Acts 4:29-31

John 14:15-17

1 Corinthians 3:16

Psalm 139:7-10

1 Corinthians 2:10-11

Luke 1:35

Hebrews 9:13-14

John 14:21

Romans 8:11

John 16:8-14

1 John 4:2-3a

John 16:8-10

Titus 3:4-7

Romans 8:13

John 14:25-26; 16:13

1 Corinthians 2:10-12

2 Corinthians 1:21-22

1 John 4:13

1 Corinthians 6:17

Romans 8:15-17

Ephesians 1:13-14

2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Luke 12:11-12

1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Galatians 5:16-25

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Foundations of Spiritual Gifts:

Spiritual gifts are a family activity.

Spiritual gifts are alive and active.

Spiritual gifts are directed by and practiced according to the Bible.

2 Truths for Application:

If you are a follower of Christ, you have been supernaturally given a spiritual gift.

If you are a follower of Christ, you should use your gift for the good of others.

Supplemental Text:

Matthew 7:21-23

Ephesians 2:8-9

John 16:13-14

Romans 12:6-8

Romans 1:11-12

1 Peter 4:10-11

Ephesians 4:11-12

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The Exploitation: Self-Centeredness instead of Others-Centeredness

The Exhortation: Christ's Righteousness instead of Unrighteousness

The Examination: Temporary Discipline instead of Eternal Condemnation

Supplemental Text:

Titus 2:11-15

Romans 3:23-26

Luke 14:7-14

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Romans 2:3-8

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God created man and woman equally and with equal dignity.

God created man and woman purposefully with purposeful diversity.

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Main Point: The ultimate purpose and ultimate satisfaction for all of life is found in the glory of God.

Our lives find their ultimate purpose when we are satisfied in Him.

Our lives show their ultimate satisfaction when we live purposeful for His glory.

Supplemental Passages:

Philippians 2:3-8

Psalm 16:11

Psalm 73:25-26

Colossians 3:1-2

Philippians 1:21

Philippians 3:4b-11

Ecclesiastes 1:14

Matthew 5:14-16

John 14:13-14

Psalm 19:8

Psalm 67:4

Colossians 3:23-24

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Main Point: What you believe to be the most important thing in your life will determine what you will worship and what you will commit your life to.

4 Questions:

What is idolatry?

Why is it dangerous?

How do you recognize it?

How do you flee from it?

Supplemental Text:

Romans 12:1

Exodus 20:3-6

Romans 1:21-23

Psalm 115:4-8

Isaiah 44:14-17

1 Peter 5:8

Matthew 6:24

Ephesians 6:12

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Grace + Works = Obedience

Self-Righteousness + Works = Legalism

Dedication to running well is provided as evidence of grace.

Discipline for running well is provided through means of grace.

Application:

Run in the freedom of grace. (And don't ever stop running)

Train in the disciplines of grace. (And don't ever stop training)

Supplemental Text:

James 2:26

Hebrew 12:1-2

1 Peter 1:3-5

Acts 20:24

Philippians 3:12

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

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Paul adapted his method for demonstrating the gospel without diminishing the importance of the gospel.

Paul adapted his method for preaching the gospel without changing the message of the gospel.

Application:

For gospel advancement to happen among the lost, it will require sacrificial engagement by the church.

For personal evangelism to happen among the lost, it will require sacrificial engagement by the believer.

Supplemental Text:

Colossians 3:11

Philippians 3:4b-9

Acts 17:16-19; 22-31

Galatians 2:1-5

Acts 16:1-3

John 17:15

Luke 15:7

Philippians 2:5-8

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True knowledge of God combines head and heart

True knowledge of God leads to a humble, sacrificial pursuit of the spiritual good of others

Supplemental Text:

2 Timothy 2:7

2 Peter 3:16

John 8:32

Mark 7:6-7

Ephesians 3:14-19

1 Corinthians 8:11-13

Romans 15:1

Philippians 2:5-8

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The effectiveness of prayer is determined not by eliminating our fears but by pursuing his face.

The victory in battle is determined not by sharpening your weapons, but by laying them down.

The catalyst for worship is determined not by our temporary victories, but by the steadfastness of his enduring love.

Supplemental Text:

1 John 4:18

Psalm 34:4

Ephesians 5:18-19

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Because Jesus is everlasting, you can trust him with your past, present, and future.

Because Jesus is our Father figure, you can trust him to pardon, provide for, and protect you.

Supplemental Text:

John 1:1-3

John 17:24

Colossians 1:15-17

Galatians 2:20

Hebrews 9:27-28

Philippians 2:13

Luke 11:11-13

Romans 5:18-19

Ephesians 1:3-6

1 Peter 1:3-5

Revelation 22:13; 20

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When you see Jesus, you see the Mighty God.

Jesus Is the mighty God, He is the Creator of all things who He has Sovereign authority over all things.

Since Jesus is Creator and Sovereign authority over all things, He can lay His own life down for His People and Give them his Spirit.

Supplemental Text:

Isaiah 9:6

Hebrews 1:1-3

1 Corinthians 1:20-24

Psalm 95:3-7

John 1:3-4

Galatians 4:4-9

John 10:18

Colossians 2:13-15

John 16:13-14

Colossians 2:6-10

Romans 8:18-28

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Jesus is the promised solution to your greatest eternal problem.

Jesus is the promised answer to your greatest temporary questions.

Application:

Listen to the instruction and revelation of JesusListen to the instruction and revelation of the Bible.

Listen to the instruction and revelation of the Holy Spirit.

Supplemental Text:

2 Corinthians 4:17-18

James 1:2-4

Proverbs 2:6

James 1:5

Hebrews 1:1-2

Hebrews 4:15-16

Psalm 119:24

Psalm 119:105

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Undivided devotion to the Lord is the path to lasting satisfaction, whether single or married, because the present form of this world is passing away.

Supplemental Text:

Isaiah 49:15-16

Zephaniah 3:17

Matthew 10:37-39

James 4:14

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

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God calls people from all lots in life, from all walks, conditions and levels of society.Religious distinctions do not matter.Vocations and social conditions do not matter.Faithfulness is what matters…we are to be faithful in our lot in life.

Supplemental Text:

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Isaiah 9:6

Romans 6:4

Eph. 5:13-17

Gal. 5:6

Psalm 51:15-17

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Marriage, Intimacy, and Singleness are good gifts from God.

Marriage and Intimacy play a role in the fight against sin and the pursuit of holiness.

Application:

Question #1: How am I stewarding the gift God has given me?

Question #2: How am I serving in the relationships God has given me?

Supplemental Text:

1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Genesis 2:18-24

Genesis 1:26-28

Ephesians 5:25-33

Matthew 22:30

1 Peter 3:1-2

Matthew 5:31-32

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Our bodies are specifically and purposefully created by God's design.Our bodies are united as members of the body of Christ.Our bodies are the temple that the Spirit of God lives in.Our bodies are purchased and owned by Christ.

Lie #1: God is not purposeful in his design for my body, so I can be whoever I want to be and do whatever I want to do.

Lie #2: Physical intimacy outside of marriage doesn't harm anybody and has nothing to do with my relationship with Jesus.

Lie#3: Intimacy has nothing to do with my understanding and expression of the gospel.

Supplemental Text:

Matthew 10:28

1 Corinthians 15:20-23

Philippians 3:20-21

Galatians 2:20

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Conflict resolution is a family responsibility.
Conflict resolution requires gospel humility.

Application: Let us love one another earnestly. Let us fight to kill sin aggressively. Let us restore one another gently.

Supplemental Text: James 1:5 John 13:35 Matthew 18:23-35 1 Peter 4:8 Romans 8:13 Colossians 3:5 Galatians 6:1-2

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God is calling us to be less judgmental
But make more judgments
Because Jesus was judged in our place

Supplemental Text: Matthew 7:1-5 Revelation 2:20-23 Matthew 18:15-20 2 Thessalonians 3:6 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 1 Timothy 1:20

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How Should the Church Properly View Spiritual Leaders? A spiritual leader is a servant of Christ. A spiritual leader is a steward. A spiritual leader is faithful. A spiritual leader is a fool for Christ's sake. A spiritual leader is a spiritual father.
How Should the Church Properly Respond to Spiritual Leaders? Yield your life to the spiritual authority of Jesus Christ. Entrust your life to the spiritual care of servants of Christ.

Supplemental Text: 1 Timothy 5:17-19 Ephesians 3:4-6 2 Timothy 4:3-4 Philippians 3:4b-11 1 Corinthians 11:1 Philippians 3:12-17 Ephesians 4:11-16 Hebrews 13:17

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The message of the cross is the only path to true spirituality
God is the ultimate source of all spiritual growth
God alone is the ultimate evaluator of our life and ministry

Supplemental Text: Romans 14:7-12 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 Mark 9:41 Romans 8:32

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