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Hope Church Toronto North exists to glorify God by fulfilling the Great Commission in the spirit of the Great Commandment in the city of Toronto and around the world.
Matthew 28:19–20 | Matthew 22:37–39
The Faithful And The Fake - Sheyan Jayatunga | Acts 4:32-5:11 by Hope Church Toronto North
The Power of Alignment - Hans Ostrem | 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 by Hope Church Toronto North
Hold On, We're Going Home - Marvin McCooty | Daniel 12:4-13 by Hope Church Toronto North
God Has Good Plans for His People - Marvin McCooty | Daniel 11:2-12:4 by Hope Church Toronto North
The Saviour Who Never Forsakes - Marvin McCooty | Mark 15:42-16:8 by Hope Church Toronto North
How to Respond to the Reality of the Cross - Sean Smith | Mark 15:21-41 by Hope Church Toronto North
Delivered to Die: The Mission of the Innocent King - Chris Carr | Mark 15:6-15 by Hope Church Toronto North
The Trial of the Saviour King - Ted Duncan | Mark 14:53-15:5 by Hope Church Toronto North
God Deserves Our Devotion - Marvin McCooty | Daniel 6:11-28 by Hope Church Toronto North
Remember This About Your Shepherd - Marvin McCooty | Psalm 78:70-72 by Hope Church Toronto North
What Christmas Says About The Father - Marvin McCooty | Matthew 2:12-15 by Hope Church Toronto North
The Men Who Searched For Christmas - Marvin McCooty | Matthew 2:1-12 by Hope Church Toronto North
Why Are We Committed To Relationships? - Marvin McCooty | Luke 8:1-3, 11:1 by Hope Church Toronto North
Why Are We Committed To Preaching? - Marvin McCooty | Luke 4:14-15; 40-44 by Hope Church Toronto North
Baptism Is Beautiful - Marvin McCooty | Various Scriptures by Hope Church Toronto North
Why Are We Committed To Worship? - Marvin McCooty | Luke 4:5-8 by Hope Church Toronto North
Why Are We Committed To Prayer? - Marvin McCooty | Luke (various) by Hope Church Toronto North
Am I Content? (Birds and Leeches) - Sheyan Jayatunga | Proverbs 27:8, 30:15 by Hope Church Toronto North
Doing Things Well (Lion, Rooster, Goat and King) - Marvin McCooty | Proverbs 30:29-31 by Hope Church Toronto North
Small But Smart (Ants and Badgers) - Marvin McCooty | Proverbs 30:24-26 by Hope Church Toronto North
God Is Patient With His People - Sheyan Jayatunga | Jonah 4 by Hope Church Toronto North
Good Gifts From The Father - Sheyan Jayatunga | Acts 12:6-17 by Hope Church Toronto North
God Is Sovereign Over Salvation - Jermaine Brown | Acts 10 by Hope Church Toronto North
A United Church Community - Marvin McCooty | Acts 4:23-5:11 by Hope Church Toronto North
Jesus Died For Prideful People - Marvin McCooty | Mark 14:26-31; 32-36; 66-72 by Hope Church Toronto North
Committed To The Cross - Sheyan Jayatunga | Matthew 16:21-23 by Hope Church Toronto North
A Question And A Promise - Marvin McCooty | Matthew 16:13-18 by Hope Church Toronto North
The LORD Will Provide - Sheyan Jayatunga | 1 Samuel 1:9-28 by Hope Church Toronto North
The Way To Become Worry Free - Marvin McCooty | Philippians 4:6-7 by Hope Church Toronto North
Meet Challenges With Prayer - Marvin McCooty | 2 Kings 19:14-20 by Hope Church Toronto North
Persistent In Prayer To Persevere In The Faith - Jermaine Brown | Luke 18:1-8 by Hope Church Toronto North
Staying In Step With The Spirit - Marvin McCooty | Galatians 5:26-6:18 by Hope Church Toronto North
Patience, Patience, Patience - Marvin McCooty | Galatians 4:12-20 by Hope Church Toronto North
- GOD IS WORKING TO PROTECT HIS PEOPLEi. GOD PROTECTS HIS PEOPLE THROUGH OUR GENEROUS GIVINGii. GOD PROTECTS HIS PEOPLE BY PLACING US IN A DIVERSE FAMILY iii. GOD PROTECTS HIS PEOPLE THROUGH HIS UNIFIED LEADERS2. GOD IS WORKING TO SPREAD HIS MESSAGEi. GOD USES DIFFERENT PEOPLE TO SPREAD HIS MESSAGE ii. GOD USES HUMBLE PEOPLE TO SPREAD HIS MESSAGE
Answers To Questions You Might Not Be Asking - Marvin McCooty | Galatians 1:6-24 by Hope Church Toronto North
God's Word: The Truth That Protects From Lies - Marvin McCooty | Psalm 12 by Hope Church Toronto North
Take It To The Lord In Prayer - Sheyan Jayatunga | Psalm 5 by Hope Church Toronto North
God Will Get Us Through Our Troubles - Marvin McCooty | Psalm 4 by Hope Church Toronto North
Defeating The Fear Of Man - Marvin McCooty | Proverbs 29:25 by Hope Church Toronto North
Loving Our Immediate Family (Part 2) - Marvin McCooty | Proverbs by Hope Church Toronto North
Loving Our Immediate Family (Part 1) - Marvin McCooty | Proverbs by Hope Church Toronto North
- JESUS IS ALIVE BUT SOME PEOPLE STRUGGLE TO BELIEVE IT 2. JESUS IS ALIVE AND HE’S GIVEN US A MISSION 3. JESUS IS ALIVE AND WE SHOULD JOYFUL
- WE CALL IT GOOD FRIDAY BECAUSE ON THAT DAY JESUS GAVE US ACCESS TO GOD 2. WE CALL IT GOOD FRIDAY BECAUSE ON THAT DAY JESUS SHOWED US HOW TO APPROACH DEATH 3. WE CALL IT GOOD FRIDAY BECAUSE ON THAT DAY JESUS WAS SAVING LIVES
Needed Reminders From The Lives Of The First Disciples - Marvin McCooty | Luke 22:1-30 by Hope Church Toronto North
Encouraged By The Team To Endure In The Faith - Jermaine Brown | Hebrews 12:1-4 by Hope Church Toronto North
How Does The End Of Nehemiah Help Us Now? - Marvin McCooty | Nehemiah 12:44-13:31 by Hope Church Toronto North
How Can We Continue To Stand Out In Our Culture? - Marvin McCooty | Nehemiah 10-12 by Hope Church Toronto North
What are some signs that we love the Lord and love people? - Marvin McCooty | Nehemiah 7
Why Do We Need To Be Discerning in 2024? - Marvin McCooty | Nehemiah 6 by Hope Church Toronto North
How Do We Protect Our Church From Dissension? - Marvin McCooty | Nehemiah 5 by Hope Church Toronto North
What Do We Need To Remember As We Serve The Lord? - Marvin McCooty | Nehemiah 4 by Hope Church Toronto North
God Is Strategic In The Composition Of His Church - Sheyan Jayatunga | 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 by Hope Church Toronto North
What Is Needed From Us To Continue To Build A Strong Local Church? - Marvin McCooty | Nehemiah 3 by Hope Church Toronto North
How Can We Be Wise In Life? (Part 1) - Marvin McCooty | Nehemiah 2:1-8 by Hope Church Toronto North
An Appeal To Do The Right Thing - Sean Smith | Philemon 8-16 by Hope Church Toronto North
Faith Pursuing Fellowship - Sheyan Jayatunga | Philemon 1-7 by Hope Church Toronto North
Jeremiah's Call: What Promises Are You Holding On To? - Shawn James | Jeremiah 1:1-10 by Hope Church Toronto North
Thank God For Gospel Hope - Jermaine Brown | Colossians 1:3-8 by Hope Church Toronto North
Thank God For The Word Of God - Marvin McCooty | Luke 20:27-47 by Hope Church Toronto North
The Lord: Why We Love Him And How To Please Him - Marvin McCooty | Luke 20:9-26 by Hope Church Toronto North
Lois & Eunice: Intentional & Influential - Marvin McCooty | 2 Timothy 1:1-5 by Hope Church Toronto North
If We Care About People Our Actions Will Show It - Marvin McCooty | Luke 19:41-20:8 by Hope Church Toronto North
Support Missionaries Near and Far - Marvin McCooty | 3 John 5-10 by Hope Church Toronto North
Communing With The Covenant Keeping God - Kaylon Joseph | Exodus 24 by Hope Church Toronto North
The Kingdom Comes Through The King - Jermaine Brown | Luke 17:20-37 by Hope Church Toronto North
Telling The Truth At The Table - Marvin McCooty | Luke 11:37-54 by Hope Church Toronto North
A Response That Demands A Response - Marvin McCooty | Luke 11:14-36 by Hope Church Toronto North
MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE LUKE 10:38-42
- THE POSTURE OF THE DISCIPLE
- THE PROTEST OF THE DISTRACTED
- THE PRIORITY OF THE DEVOTED
TODAY’S TAKEAWAY: GOD WILL REACH OTHERS THROUGH OUR OBEDIENCE
- OBEY THE COMMAND TO PRAY
- OBEY THE COMMAND TO GO
- OBEY THE COMMAND TO OFFER PEACE
- OBEY THE COMMAND TO WARN
TODAY’S TAKEAWAY: THE PLACE OF HUMILITY IS WHERE GOD WANTS US TO STAY
- LISTENING TO JESUS KEEPS US IN THE PLACE OF HUMILITY
Seeing Jesus Clearly Helps Us Follow Him Faithfully
- The Son describes a mission only he can accomplish
- The Father encourages us to engage in an act of wisdom
Todays Takeaway: God is with us so we can be confident
- God gives us advice for the challenges of the present
- God gives us assurance about our life in the future
TODAY’S TAKEAWAY: THE PATH JESUS TOOK IS THE PATH WE HAVE TO TAKE
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PETER’S CONFESSION SHOWS THAT JESUS IS UNIQUE
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JESUS’ WORDS SHOW THAT DISCIPLESHIP IS DEMANDING
TODAY’S TAKEAWAY: WE’RE SENT BY JESUS TO MINISTER LIKE JESUS
- THIS IS THE PICTURE OF A BALANCED MINISTRY
- THIS IS THE PICTURE OF A GOD WHO PROVIDES
BIG TAKEAWAY: Jesus uses his authority to rescue and restore
- Jesus shows his authority over demonic forces
- Jesus uses his authority to transform lives
BIG TAKEAWAY: THE FORGIVENESS OF GOD TRANSFORMS THE PEOPLE OF GOD - New desires - New habits - New focus
BIG TAKEAWAY: There is a right way and a wrong way to deal with doubt
- In moments of doubt we should humbly share our questions
- In moments of doubt we should actively resist our pride
BIG TAKEAWAY: We praise Jesus for who He is and what He’s done
Jesus helps us as only God can, so we give him the praise that he alone deserves
BIG TAKEAWAY: THE CHILDREN OF GOD LIVE LIKE GOD
The children of God are called to: 1. Love our enemies 2. Discern carefully 3. Obey His word
BIG TAKEAWAY:
Jesus HELPS us in the ACTIONS He takes and the things He SAYS
- Jesus models how to make good decisions
- Jesus helps those who are hurting
- Jesus explains the realities of the life to come
BIG TAKEAWAY:
Gospel living is marked by devotion to Jesus and compassion towards others
BIG TAKEAWAY: WHEN JESUS SPEAKS HE CHANGES US AND HE CHALLENGES US
We’re going to see him change Levi We’re going to see him challenge the Pharisees
BIG TAKEAWAY: JESUS TELLS HIS DISCIPLES TO MAKE MORE DISCIPLES
- JESUS TELLS US HE HOLDS ALL THE POWER
- JESUS TELLS US TO ENGAGE IN THE DISCIPLE MAKING PROCESS
- JESUS TELLS US THAT HE’S ALWAYS PRESENT
Big Take Away: Communion displays our devotion to Christ and our commitment to the church
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Communion is instituted by the Lord A. Jesus tells us he’s the host B. Jesus tells us how to do it C. Jesus tells us what it anticipates
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Communion is celebrated as a church
THE PURPOSE AND PROCESS OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE
THE BIG TAKEAWAY: CHURCH DISCIPLINE THAT IS MOTIVATED BY LOVE AIMS TO HELP AND PROTECT
- Individual people
- The entire congregation
- The name of Christ & our witness in the world
BIG TAKEAWAY: The early church models the type of community we should commit to being
- Let’s continue to be a community that builds our life on the word
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Let’s continue to be a community that shows love to people inside and outside the church
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The early church teaches us to be a learning community
- The early church teaches us to be a sharing community
- The early church teaches us to be a gathering community
BIG TAKEAWAY: The local church has a distinct identity and an important responsibility.
- THE LOCAL CHURCH IS THE FAMILY OF THE LIVING GOD
- THE LOCAL CHURCH IS A SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY
- THE LOCAL CHURCH UPHOLDS AND PROCLAIMS THE TRUTH
We pay careful attention to our walk... 1. By understanding the Lord's will 2. By being filled with the Holy Spirit
BIG TAKEAWAY:
WE HAVE A MISSION TO COMPLETE, AND THE HELP [THE HOLY SPIRIT] WE NEED TO GET IT DONE
- The Holy Spirit advances the mission by giving us courage.
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The Holy Spirit advances the mission, giving us opportunities to break down barriers.
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The Holy Spirit advances the mission by guiding us to ministry opportunities.
The Big Takeaway:
BIG TAKEAWAY: The Holy Spirit worked just as powerfully in the Old Testament as the New.
BIG TAKEAWAY: THE HOLY SPIRIT LIVES IN US, THAT MEANS WE CAN HAVE PEACE ABOUT OUR FUTURE AND VICTORY OVER SIN
- The Holy Spirit who lives in us will raise us to life.
- The Holy Spirit who lives in us gives us the power to defeat sin.
BIG TAKE AWAY: The Holy Spirit is worthy of our worship because of who He is and all He does.
- The Holy Spirit is a person
- The Holy Spirit is God
- The Holy Spirit is our Helper
The Spiritual Lifeline of Prayer
1) The Heart of Prayer is to Seek God 2) The Purpose of Prayer is to Know God 3) The Power of Prayer is to Trust God
BIG TAKE AWAY:
JESUS WILL COMING AGAIN AND WE SHOULD WORK WHILE WE WAIT.
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As we wait on the return of Christ we should be careful with our speech.
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As we wait on the return of Christ we should use the gift of prayer.
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As we wait on the return of Christ we should pursue those who’ve strayed.
Big Take Away:
Be comforted and Be warned, Injustice is never ignored by the Lord
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The sin of oppression will be judged by the Lord
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The cries of the oppressed are heard by the Lord
BIG TAKE AWAY: ALL OUR PLANS ARE IN GOD'S SOVEREIGN HANDS
- James exposes planning that is arrogant
- James calls for planning that is humble
JAMES 4:13-17
Faith without works is dead; Without works [fruits] you might still be dead [in your trespasses and sins - Eph 2:1]
- James tells us to show no partiality because it’s an act of discrimination.
- James tells us to show no partiality because it breaks the law of love.
BIG TAKEAWAY: People who have true religion [faith] behave like their Saviour
- The person who has true religion controls their tongue.
- The person who has true religion helps the needy.
- The person who has true religion resists the influence of the culture.
- The word of God should be humbly received. (v19-21)
- The word of God should be intentionally lived. (v22-25)
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When trials come we should rejoice because it’s an opportunity to mature.
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When trials come we should focus on our spiritual position because it’s unchanging.
The Four Most Important Texts on Deacons
Romans 16:1-2 Philippians 1:1 Acts 6:1-6 1 Timothy 3:8-13
- There is a right way and a wrong way to shepherd God's people
- There is a great reward for shepherding God's people
We can wait for the LORD... 1. By crying out to the LORD in prayer 2. Because we know the LORD is good
- One Thing That We Should Give Us Confidence: The Lord is our Saviour
- One Thing That We Should Always Seek: To Know and Treasure our Saviour
- Naomi seeks the welfare of a vulnerable daughter
- Ruth shows loyalty to a hopeful mother
- Boaz commits to marry a worthy woman
- A meeting that reveals the providential hand of God.
- A woman who models hard work and humility.
- A man who models kindness and generosity.
- A response that reveals a woman who is hopeful.
- Suffering can make it hard to see how God can work in our life, and is working in our life
FAITH, JOY, and HOPE comes when we look at GOD’S FAITHFULNESS to His People in the past.
- Sometimes we honestly question what God’s doing
- We have to patiently wait on God’s timing
- The earth will be absolutely filled with God’s glory
- A PRAYER THAT REVEALS A MAN WHO IS PERPLEXED
- A RESPONSE THAT REVEALS A GOD WHO IS FAITHFUL
In our weakness… 1. The LORD protects His glory 2. The LORD gives His assurance 3. The LORD provides His strength
- We help each other by being a RESTORING community
- We help each other by being a BURDEN BEARING community
- We are commanded to use our gifts to serve one another a. We do this in the strength God supplies b. We do this for the glory of God
The person who practices genuine love... 1. Lives a life of affection, respect and service 2. Lives a life of hope, patience and prayer 3. Lives a life of blessing, empathy and humility
3 Things about God that should motivate us to pray for each other: 1. God HELPS his people 2. God PROVIDES his people 3. God HEARS his people
The LORD is our keeper: 1. He is the Creator of all 2. He is the Watchman of His people 3. He is the Protector from evil
- His response should encourage us
- His promise should comfort us
- His mercy should amaze us
It is wise to wait on the LORD because: 1. He saves His people 2. He protects His people 3. He is always faithful to His people
- The blessed person is influenced by the word
- The blessed person is consistently fruitful
- The blessed person is saved at the judgement
We commit to praising God because: 1. He’s our only hope 2. He meets our needs 3. He’s our reigning King
When we pray in times of trouble we can: 1. Speak to God honestly 2. Ask God for help 3. Affirm God Rule
- He give me rest when I'm burdened
- He restores my soul when I fall
- He guides my path when I'm straying
- The Blessing of Unity is SUNG by DAVID
- The Blessing of Unity is SATISFIED by JESUS
- The Blessing of Unity is SHARED with His CHURCH
2 Great Reasons To Go To Jesus In Faith: 1. Jesus is willing to restore us 2. Jesus has authority to cleanse us
How do we know we are truly following Jesus? 1. We obey his commands 2. We embrace his call
- We see the authority of Jesus in his power over demons
- We see the authority of Jesus in his power over disease
Jesus is the Son of God: 1. It’s affirmed in his ANOINTING 2. It’s affirmed in his GENEALOGY 3. It’s affirmed in his VICTORY
Through the calling of John we see: 1. A model of obedience (v1-3) 2. The fulfillment of another promise (v4-6) 3. The call to changed living (v7-14) 4. The promise of someone greater (v15-17) 5. The reality of persecution (v18-20)
On our journey: 1. We seek to know the Lord better 2. We experience relational tension 3. We submit to those in authority
When Jesus is presented: 1. Obedience is displayed 2. His identity is described 2a. He is the Lord’s salvation 2b. He is the light 2c. He reveals our hearts 3.His arrival is declared
- The Lord REVEALS His ways to us
- The Lord REMOVES our sin from us
- The Lord SHOWS compassion to us
5 things to tell our soul everyday: 1. The Lord forgives us (v3) 2. The Lord heals us (v3) 3. The Lord redeems us (v4) 4. The Lord crowns us (v4) 5. The Lord strengthens us (v5)
The Godly woman… 1. is trustworthy (v11-12) 2. is thoughtful (v15) 3. is strategic (v16) 4. is generous (v20) 5. doesn't fear tomorrow (v25) 6. spreads wisdom (v26)
4 Reasons to be grateful that Jesus is alive: 1. We can do nothing without Him 2. We can always go to Him 3. We are being served by Him 4. We are gently restored by Him
Whose prayer does God listen to? 1. The person who avoids manipulation (Proverbs 15:8; Proverbs 15:29) 2. The person who listens to His word (Proverbs 28:9)
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We can speak words that hurt others when… a. our words are rash b. our words are deceptive c. our words cause division
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We can speak words that help others when… a. we take our time b. we speak less c. we tell the truth
The person who won’t work… a. is Irritating b. is Entitled c. makes Excuses d. is Foolish
The person who wins at work… a. is Driven b. is Focused c. is Diligent d. is Skillful
- Contentment is possible through the strength of God (v 10-13)
- Generosity is possible through trusting the supply of God (v 14-20)
- Peace is paid for: Joyfully unite. (v2-5a)
- The peace of God is near: Don’t be anxious. Pray. (v5b-7)
- The God of peace is here: Immerse yourself. (v8-9)
We PRESS on: 1. Because we BELONG to JESUS (v12-16) 2. Because we are CITIZENS of HEAVEN (v17-4:1)
We will HAVE JOY when we… 1. Watch out for FALSE TEACHING (v 2-3) 2. Put no confidence IN THE FLESH (v 4-6) 3. Treasure Christ ABOVE ALL (v 7-11)
What type of PEOPLE should we STRIVE to BE? 1. People whose CHARACTER can be COMMENDED (v 19-24) 2. People who SACRIFICE for the JOY of others (v 25-30)
- A reminder of HOW and WHY we GROW (v 12-13)
- Instructions on how to SHINE our LIGHT (v 14-16a)
- A call to honour the LABOUR of OTHERS (v 16b-18)
The HUMILITY of JESUS CHRIST reveals the GOD who SERVES (v 6-8)… and ultimately the SUBMISSION of EVERYONE (v 9-11).
- The PROCLAMATION of God (v 1-2)
- The PRONOUNCEMENT against man (v 3-11)
- The PETITIONS of the servant for the servants (v 12-17)
At the BIRTH of Jesus: 1. True HUMILITY is MODELLED to all (v 1-7) 2. A SAVIOUR is ANNOUNCED for all (v 8-14) 3. A RESPONSE is EVOKED from all (v 15-20)
- God BLESSES those who BELIEVE (v 39-45)
- God EXALTS those who are HUMBLE (v 46-56)
- God gives LIGHT to those who are in DARKNESS (v 57-79)
- God’s servants EXPERIENCE His ongoing KINDNESS (v 26-30)
- God’s servants BELIEVE He can do the IMPOSSIBLE (v 31-37)
- God’s servants TRUST His good PLAN (v 38)
- Suffering will HAPPEN, guard your THOUGHTS (v 5-7)
- Prayer is HEARD, trust God's TIMING (v 8-17)
- Unbelief is DANGEROUS, remember its CONSEQUENCES (v 18-25)
Teaching the gospel with the aim to persuade is…
- Often OFFENSIVE (v 1-3)
- Exceedingly EFFECTIVE (v 4)
We can be INTENTIONAL with our RELATIONSHIPS by:
- PUTTING ON our christian CHARACTER (3:12-14)
- BEING WISE in our CONDUCT (4:5-6)
- The WEIGHT of the charge (v 1)
- The SUBSTANCE of the charge (v 2)
- The INTENT of the charge (v 3-4)
We don't GIVE UP in PRAYER:
- Because God does CARE (v 1-5)
- Because God will ANSWER (v 6-8)
Two REALITIES that should MOTIVATE us to FULFILL the MISSION:
- We have PEACE with GOD (v 19-20)
- We are SENT by GOD (v 21-22)
Two reasons to STRIVE for UNITY:
- The reality of OPPOSITION OUTSIDE (1:27-1:30)
- The possibility of DIVISION WITHIN (2:1-2:4)
When JESUS is our greatest TREASURE:
- We DESIRE to HONOUR Him (v 18b-20)
- We LONG to BE WITH Him(v 21-23)
- We DENY ourselves to help others GROW in Him (v 24-26)
The gospel SPREADS…
- Even when people try to STOP it (v 12-14)
- Even when people have MIXED MOTIVES (v 15-18a)
Paul’s THANKFULNESS for the Philippians PARTNERSHIP:
- REMINDS us of our IDENTITY (v 1-2)
- SHOWS us the importance of COMMITMENT (v 3-8)
- GUIDES us in our PRAYER (v 9-11)
- False devotion aims to MANIPULATE God into GETTING what I WANT (v 1-5)
- True devotion aims to LOVE OTHERS by GIVING what they NEED (v 6-9a)
As Servants of the Gospel...
- We never TAMPER with God's WORD (v 2-4)
- We always TRUST in God's POWER (v 5-6)
We Must Pray for God's Blessing...
- So the nations will SING His PRAISE (v 3-5)
- So the nations will KNOW His SAVING POWER (v 2)
- So the nations will SEE Him as their SHEPHERD (v 4)
- So the nations will FEAR and WORSHIP Him (v 7)
When we OBEY the HOLY SPIRIT:
- We will see God OPEN HEARTS (v 11-15)
- We will See people EXPERIENCE FREEDOM (v 16-20)
- We will See others PARTICIPATE in our JOY (v 21-34)
- Peter tells us WHO we ARE (v 11a)
- Peter tells us what we are CALLED to DO a. AVOID whats’ HARMFUL (v 11b) b. CONDUCT ourselves HONOURABLY (v 12)
Rhythms of Total Devotion in the Early Church:
- Together for the Word - then AWE (v 42-43)
- Together for Fellowship -then JOYFUL GENEROSITY (v 44-45)
- Together for Christ Exaltation -then GOSPEL INCREASE (v46-47)
3 Questions to Answer:
- What is the love of God?
- Have you experienced this love of God?
- Has the love of God changed me?
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God CALLS us by NAME (v 1-4) a. He knows our SIN, so he WARNS us (v 5-6) b. He knows our SUFFERING, so he COMES to us (v 7-9) c. He knows our FEAR, so he GOES with us (v 10-12)
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God DECLARES his NAME (v 13-15) a. His name tells us “He is CREATOR” b. His name tells us “He is SOVEREIGN” c. His name tells us “He is ETERNAL” d. His name tells us “He is SELF-SUFFICIENT”
Question 1: How do we bear fruit? Answer 1: Through God’s PRUNING and our ABIDING (v 1-3) Answer 2: Through our ABIDING (v 4-6) Answer 3: Through God’s WORD and our PRAYING (v 7)
Question 2: Why should we want to bear fruit? Answer: To bring GLORY to our Father and SHOW we are His (v 8)
- We received from God a NEW LIFE (v 17)
- We received from God a NEW RELATIONSHIP (v 18a)
- We received from God a NEW MESSAGE AND MISSION (v 18b-21)