Saving Grace Church: Recent Episodes
Bryan Winchester
Sermons from Saving Grace Church in Milwaukie, OR (www.SavingGraceChurch.com). Christ centered biblical preaching from pastors Bryan Winchester, David Brashler, Mark Reeves, Paul Fedotov & More.
Main Point:
Christian: Sing joyful praise as you go to war.
Sing praise because God has given:
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Salvation.
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Victory.
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Honor
Main Point: Our God is Gloriously Fearsome.
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Defending His People.
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Declaring His Judgment.
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Demanding Reverent Worship.
Main Point: Celebrate the union of the King and His Bride.
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The King is Praiseworthy.
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The Bride is Devoted.
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The Dynasty is Blessed.
Main Point: The Lord's sovereign reign secures His trustworthy word.
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The Lord reigns in unrivaled majesty.
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The Lord reigns above every force of chaos.
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The Lord's reign guarantees the certainty of His word.
Main Point: Lament with confidence.
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Your God is a holy King.
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Your God will destroy the wicked.
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Your God will bless the righteous.
Main Point: Jesus laid down His rights to avoid unnecessary offense.
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He knew what was ahead.
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He owed nothing to man.
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He willingly laid down His rights.
Main Point: We can only carry out our mission effectively by faith.
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The Disciples' Failure.
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The Lord's Frustration.
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The Sufficiency of Faith.
Main Point: Listen to God's Beloved Son.
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He is the radiance of the glory of God.
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He fulfills the law and the prophets.
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His suffering leads us to glory.
Main Point: Following Jesus will cost you.
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But it's the only way to find true life.
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But it's the only way to keep what matters most.
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But it's the only way to be ready when He returns.
Main Point: Christ needed to die and be raised in order to fulfill the saving purposes of God.
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Recognize the necessity of Christ's death and resurrection.
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Receive Jesus's teaching instead of presuming to correct Him.
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Refuse to serve as Satan's mouthpiece.
Main Point: Jesus is building His indestructible church.
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As Believers Confess.
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As the Church Confirms.
Main Point:
Beware of false teachers, lest their leaven corrupt us.
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False Teachers Oppose Jesus.
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Disciples Are Vulnerable To Deception.
Main Point: The Compassion of Jesus Overflows.
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Healing for the Nations.
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Feast for the Nations.
Main Point: We receive mercy because the Lord is merciful, not because we are worthy.
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Desperate Woman.
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Dismissive Disciples.
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Deliberate Savior.
Main Point: Religious rituals cannot make us clean, because defilement comes from within.
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A False Standard of Righteousness.
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The True Source of Defilement.
Main Point: Jesus is willing and able to heal all who come to Him.
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A Familiar Face
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An Urgent Gathering
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A Specific Request
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A Certain Result
Main Point: Faith in Jesus overcomes fear and doubt.
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Fear in the Storm.
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Doubt in the Storm.
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Faith in the Son.
Main Point: Jesus is perfectly qualified to be the High Priest we need.
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A Priest Who Lives.
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A Priest Who is Pure.
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A Priest Who is Effective.
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The Priest God Appointed.
Main Point: The Son of God became a man to rescue His people through His death.
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Through His incarnation and death, Christ defeated Satan.
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Through His incarnation and death, Christ delivered us from slavery.
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Through His incarnation and death, Christ dealt with our sins.
Main Point: Familiarity with Jesus is not the same as faith in Jesus.
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Jesus Amazes.
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Jesus Offends.
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Jesus Withholds.
Main Point: God will judge the wicked at the end of the age.
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God's Judgement is Patient.
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God's Judgement is Certain.
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God's Judgement Separates.
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God's Judgement is Dreadful.
Main Point: The Kingdom of Heaven is the Greatest Treasure One Could Gain.
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The Kingdom is the Greatest Treasure.
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The Kingdom is Worth Every Cost to Gain It.
Main Point: God's kingdom advances powerfully and certainly, even when it appears small and hidden.
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The Kingdom's Promised Splendor.
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The Kingdom's Hidden Power.
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The Mystery of the King and His Kingdom.
Main Point: In God's growing kingdom, Satan sows weeds until final judgment.
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Growth of the Kingdom.
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Weeds within the Kingdom.
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Judgment for the Kingdom.
Main Point: What causes the word to be unfruitful in some hearers?
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Lack of Understanding.
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Superficial Enthusiasm.
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Competing Desires.
Conclusion: The word will bear fruit.
Main Point: Having ears to hear the kingdom is a privileged blessing.
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Many Hear the Word.
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Not All Are Given Understanding.
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Blessed Are Those Who Truly Hear.
Main Point: Pursue love, for it is the greatest Christian virtue.
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Christian Love is Essential.
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Christian Love Exemplified.
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Christian Love is Eternal.
Main Point: The One Body of Christ is Diverse by Design.
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One Body in the Spirit.
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Every Member Belongs.
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Every Member Matters.
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God's Diverse Design.
Main Point: The same Spirit works in all believers toward the same end.
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To Exalt Jesus as Lord.
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To Empower Every Gift.
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To Edify the Church.
Main Point: Division in the body of Christ contradicts the Lord's Supper.
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Division at the Table.
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What the Table Proclaims.
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Discernment at the Table.
Main Point: Jesus is the promised prophet through whom God has spoken.
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Warning Against False Prophets.
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The Promise of True Prophets.
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God has Spoken by His Son.
Main Point: Take Comfort, God has Fulfilled His Saving Promises through the One Born in Bethlehem.
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The Promise of Rescue from Exile.
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The Promise of the LORD's Return.
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The Promise of the Revelation of the LORD's Glory.
Main Point: Jesus is the promised shoot who rules the nations and restores creation.
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The Messianic Shoot.
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The Righteous Rule.
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The Restored Kingdom.
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Responding to the Messiah.
Main Point: Jesus is the promised offspring who blesses the nations.
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Abraham's obedience to God.
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God's oath to Abraham.
Main Point: Jesus is the promised serpent crusher.
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The shame of sin.
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The blame game.
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The ancient adversary.
Main Point: Those who follow Jesus are part of His family.
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Who belongs to Jesus' family?
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Those who do the Father's will.
Main Point: No more signs are needed - believe in the risen Christ.
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The Wish for a Sign (v. 38-40)
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The Witness Stand (v. 41-42)
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The Worsened State (v. 43-45)
Main Point: Your confession concerning Jesus reveals the condition of your heart.
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Your words reveal your heart.
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Your words will be judged by God.
Main Point: Guard your heart against convictions that lead to hell.
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The confusion of the crowds and the conviction of the Pharisees.
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The irrationality of the Pharisees exposed.
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The significance of the exorcism explained.
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A warning against unforgivable blasphemy.
Main Point: God's just reign advances through His gentle King.
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God's law is characterized by goodness.
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God's King is characterized by gentleness.
Main Point: God uses His enduring Word to transform frail man.
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Old Testament Origin (Isaiah 40:6-8)
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New Testament Use (1 Peter 1:24-25)
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Nature of God's Word (enduring)
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Activity of God's Word (transforming)
Main Point: Jesus alone reveals the Father and gives rest for your soul.
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Give thanks to God.
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Come to Jesus.
Main Point: Be confident that God will destroy his enemies and give rest to his people, just as he promised.
1, God’s Wrath (Joshua 11:1–20).
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Israel’s Rest (Joshua 11:21–23).
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God’s Winning Record (Joshua 12:1–24).
Main Point: Jesus condemns the unrepentant for each of His mighty works they reject.
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The Perspective of Matthew.
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The Purpose of Mighty works.
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The Process of Repentance.
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The Peril of Judgment Day.
Main Point: Jesus is the Christ, even when He doesn't meet your expectations.
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Consider His works.
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Consider His Kingdom.
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Consider His vindication.
Main Point: Jesus demands supreme allegiance.
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Allegiance will bring division.
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Allegiance even over your family.
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Allegiance even over your life.
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Allegiance will be rewarded.
Main Point: Those who represent Jesus will be opposed as He was.
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Trust the Spirit will help.
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Endure, for Christ will save.
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Fear Not, for God is greater.
Main Point: Receive the gospel of the kingdom through Christ's apostles.
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Jesus Calls His Apostles.
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Jesus Sends His Apostles.
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The Gospel is Free.
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Will You Receive or Reject?
Main Point: Pray that God would send out more gospel laborers.
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Because the Gospel of the Kingdom is for everyone.
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Because Jesus has compassion for His sheep.
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Because many will respond.
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Because few have gone.
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Because the harvest is His.
Main Point: Jesus restores everyone who comes to Him.
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Desperate faith meets Jesus.
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His fame spreads.
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Responses are divided.
Main Point: The arrival of the Bridegroom is a time of joy, not mourning.
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A Question About Fasting.
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An Answer About Timing.
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The New Way Is Here.
Main Point: Jesus came to call sinners.
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Jesus calls sinners.
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Jesus befriends sinners.
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Jesus defends His mission.
Main Point: Jesus has authority to forgive sin.
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More than you came for.
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Is it just talk?
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The proof of authority.
Main Point: Jesus has authority over evil spirits.
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And the demons know it.
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And Jesus shows it.
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And the people are exposed.
Main Point: God hears the wronged and will respond with justice for His name's sake.
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Bring your complaints to God.
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Leave vengeance to God.
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Entrust yourself to God.
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Believe He will act.
Main Point: Praise the Most High for His character and deeds.
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Praise God for His past faithfulness.
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The wicked will perish.
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The righteous will flourish.
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Praise God for all His works.
Main Point: The love of God will not always keep us from suffering, but it will always give us strength to overcome suffering.
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Hope Kindled: God’s Saving Works in Times Past.
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Hope Dashed: God’s Seeming Indifference in the Present.
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The Pain of Innocence: Suffering for the Sake of God.
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Wake Up!: An Appeal for God’s Covenant Love.
Main Point: God's coming judgment is perfect, terrifying, and praiseworthy.
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Thank the God of perfect judgment.
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Heed God's warning of terrible judgment.
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Sing praise to God for His justice.
Main Point: Only the Lord can make us dwell in safety.
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Imitate David's Call.
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Heed David's Command.
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Exhibit David's Confidence.
Main Point: Jesus has authority over the forces of nature.
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The storm was sudden.
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The Savior was sleeping.
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The sailors were scared.
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The sea was submissive.
Main Point: Follow Jesus the Messianic King.
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The "Son of Man" Jesus.
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The "Too Fast" Scribe.
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The "Too Slow" Disciple.
Main Point: Jesus shows compassion for the sick and authority over sickness.
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He cleanses the unclean with His touch.
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He welcomes outsiders into His kingdom.
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He brings our healing through His suffering.
Main Point: The Lord's Supper is a New Covenant meal given for the church in remembrance of the Lord's death.
Main Point: The Old Covenant was good, but the New Covenant is far better.
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Recognize the goodness of the Old Covenant.
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Recognize the intended limits of the Old Covenant.
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Recognize the superiority of the New Covenant.
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Realize the benefits of the New Covenant through faith in Christ.
Main Point: The innocent Christ was accused, condemned and crucified to save guilty sinners.
Main Point: When Christ returns, all who are in Him will always be with Him.
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Encourage One Another.
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Stay Sober.
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Be At Peace.
Main Point: Don't let afflictions shake your faith or fervor.
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Danger: Afflictions can shake our faith.
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Dependence: Jesus can establish our hearts.
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Devotion: We can live to please God.
Main Point: Give thanks to God for the evidence of His work among us.
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The word of God is received with conviction.
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The word of God is received in affliction.
Main Point: Hearing the Lord's words is not enough; we must do them.
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Two different foundations.
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The certainty of storms.
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Two different outcomes.
Main Point: Many who claim to represent Jesus are frauds.
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All frauds will be exposed on the last day.
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Working wonders is worth nothing without obedience.
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If you hear your Shepherd's voice, follow Him.
Main Point: Avoid false teachers, they feed upon your discipleship.
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Detect False Teachers.
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Expect fruit from trees.
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Inspect their fruit of Doctrine.
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Inspect their fruit of Living.
Main Point: Choose Jesus.
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Because the other way leads to destruction.
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Because only He can lead you to life.
Main Point: God wants you to treat others the way you wish to be treated.
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Delight in God's Law.
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Love your Neighbor.
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Abide in God's Love.
Main Point: Rejoice and trust, God gives good gifts to His children.
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Recognize your need.
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Recognize the goal.
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Recognize your relationship.
Main Point: Put on spiritual discernment.
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We want to give spiritual truth to everyone.
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Not everyone wants to receive spiritual truth.
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Lacking discernment is dangerous.
Main Point: Put away hypocritical judgment.
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You will be judged by the measure you use.
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Beware of self-deception.
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Remove the log from your eye first.
Main Point: We commit to one another because God saves individuals into a family of disciples.
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Basis for Committing
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Ways of Committing
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Fuel in Committing
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Results from Committing
Main Point: Disciples of Jesus Christ are made and matured by the preaching of the gospel.
- The gospel is a message of salvation from God, through Jesus Christ, for all who believe.
Application: Believe the Gospel, Share the Gospel, Remain in the Gospel.
Main Point: In Adam, all died. United to Christ, all live.
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Adam and the reign of death.
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Christ and the reign of life.
Main Point: Christians are victorious in all things, because nothing will separate us from God's love.
Main Point: Let us warmly welcome those whom Christ has welcomed for the glory of God.
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Learn to navigate disagreements with love.
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Welcome one another the way that Christ, the servant, welcomed us.
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Live to glorify God for His faithfulness and mercy.
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Abound in hope by trusting in the God of hope.
Main Point: If we have been justified by faith, what else do we have?
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Peace with God.
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Access to Grace.
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The hope of the glory of God.
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Assurance of God's love for us.
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Salvation from God's wrath.
Main Point: Hope in God - Our future glory is greater than our present suffering.
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All creation waits while it groans.
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The church groans while it waits.
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Waiting for our hope with patience.
Main Point: God does not save the entitled, but only those who humbly have faith in His Word.
Main Point: Knowing God cares for you is the best antidote for your anxious heart.
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Look at the Birds.
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Consider the Lilies.
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Seek God First.
Main Point: Where are you storing your treasures, and Who is the Master that you serve?
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Your Treasure.
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Your Eye.
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Your Master.
Main Point: You can offer prayers that please God.
Prayer that pleases God,
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Must be sincere.
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Is an act of faith.
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Expresses reverence.
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Expresses dependence.
Main Point: God rewards only the good works done discretely for Him.
Saints,
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Pursue your reward.
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Beware of why you shine?
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Give Quietly.
Main Point: True righteousness includes responding rightly when wronged.
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Lay down your rights.
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Love your enemies.
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Imitate your God.
Main Point: God's word is reliable, and yours should be as well.
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All of your words are spoken before God.
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All of your words should be reliable.
Main Point: Put to death sexual sin.
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It's a corruption of the heart.
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It deserves God's judgment.
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It distorts the beauty of marriage.
Main Point: Murder is a matter of the heart.
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God will judge murderous hearts.
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Reconciliation is a priority in God's Kingdom.
Main Point: Jesus teaches us how to think rightly about the law.
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Trust Jesus as the fulfiller of Scripture.
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Do not disregard God's commands.
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Pursue the Righteousness of God.
Main Point: Christians, let the world see who you are.
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Who are you?
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Where are you?
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Why are you there?
Main Point: Christian, be rational - devote your whole self to pleasing God.
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Use your bodies to please God.
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Pursue and obey the will of God.
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Recognize the equal dignity of all believers.
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Use the gifts you have been given for the good of the body of Christ.
Main Point: Don't fear persecution, be ready to rejoice when it comes.
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Righteous Suffering is to be Expected.
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Righteous Suffering will be Rewarded.
Main Point: Peacemaking is a family trait shared by God's children.
Peace Breakers avoid, escalate or harbor conflict.
Peacemakers:
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Enjoy Peace with God.
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Pursue Peace in the Church.
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Live Peaceably with All.
Main Point: Who will see God? Those who worship Him with sincere and undivided devotion.
Main Point: As recipients of God's future mercies, let us strive today to show kingdom mercy.
Show kingdom mercy by meeting the physical, relationship and spiritual needs of others.
Live lives of joy-filled mercy by resting in God's future mercies.
Main Point: The Kingdom of God is for those who strive for righteousness.
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The desire of the righteous.
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The discipline of the righteous.
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The destiny of the righteous.
Main Point: Believers use their strength gently and selflessly, because God will give us the earth.
Main Point: Jesus calls His disciples to follow Him.
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Jesus calls His disciples.
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His disciples follow Him.
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His fame spreads everywhere.
Main Point: The Place where the Light dawns foreshadows where the Light continues to shine.
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The Light dawns for all nations.
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The Light dawns in darkness.
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The Light dawns where repentance is needed.
Main Point: Because God's Son was obedient when tested, He is fit to serve as our example and Savior.
Jesus passed His test:
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By trusting God's all-sufficient Word.
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By wielding God's Word with care.
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By being fully devoted to the worship of God.
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To save us from our sins.
Main Point: Jesus submits Himself to satisfy God's righteous standard on our behalf.
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Don't be ashamed of Jesus.
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Find your righteousness in Jesus.
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Stand assured before God.
Main Point: The way to get ready for the kingdom of God is to admit that you're not ready.
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How to get ready: Repentance and confession of sin.
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How to not get ready: Pride and presumption.
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Why get ready?: The King is coming. He will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Conclusion: How to stay ready? Continue in the faith.
Main Point: Jesus fulfills the story of Israel in accordance with prophetic expectation.
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Endangered yet under protection.
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Mourning will one day turn to joy.
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Humility comes before exaltation.
Main Point: The promised King has arrived and everyone must respond.
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The promised King has arrived.
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Three Responses.
a. Indifference.
b. Threatened.
c. Worship.
Main Point: How can you live a fulfilling life in this fleeting world?
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Listen to words of wisdom.
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Fear God.
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Keep God's Commands.
Main Point: King Jesus miraculously became like us, to save us and be with us.
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Joseph's Dilemma.
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The angel's message.
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Matthew's Interpretation.
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Joseph's Response.
Main Point: Growing old is hard, so spend your youth wisely.
How to spend your youth wisely?
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Rejoice in your youth.
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Remove vexation.
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Remember Your Creator.
Main Point: Living well in this world filled with folly requires wisdom.
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Value Wisdom.
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Walk Carefully.
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Diversify Investments.
Main Point: Obeying God doesn't not guarantee earthly advantages.
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Death comes to all.
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Enjoy the life you have.
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Leave the results to God.
Main Point: Christ has been raised from the dead.
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Wake Up (to the implications of the resurrection).
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Stand Firm (in the gospel that saves you).
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Work Hard (always abound in the work of the Lord).
Main Point: Jesus is the Christ, truly the son of David, reigning as king.
Applications.
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Become a son of Abraham by faith in the Gospel.
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Rest in the permanent reign of Jesus.
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Sing "Hosanna" to the true Son of David.
Main Point: Accept your lot from God, even with the crooks in it.
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Learn from the hard things.
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Patiently endure the hard things.
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Don't try to manipulate your lot.
Main Point: The love of money will ruin you, so accept your lot from God.
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The love of money affects everyone.
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The love of money will steal your sleep.
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The love of money will leave you with nothing.
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The love of money will rob you of joy.
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Accept your lot from God.
Main Point: In Christ, the promises and plot of the Old Testament have been fulfilled, so let us trust, follow, and worship Him.
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Christ fulfills God's covenant promises and the story of Israel.
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Trust in Jesus as your Savior.
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Follow Jesus as your King.
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Worship Jesus as the Son of God.
Main Point: Gathering to worship God is serious business.
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Regularly Gather
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Listen Carefully
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Be Slow to Speak
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Follow Through
Main Point: It's not good to be alone, so invest in relationships.
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Isolation intensifies sorrow.
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Sin intensifies isolation.
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Isolation intensifies danger.
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Invest in relationships while you can.
Main Point: At all times, know the difference between God's role and yours.
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There is a time for everything.
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God is Sovereign over everything.
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You cannot see everything God is doing.
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But you can trust God with everything.
Main Point: Know the limits so you can enjoy God's ordinary gifts.
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The limits of wisdom
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The limits of work
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The enjoyment of life
Main Point: Living for pleasure is vanity.
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Pleasure is not the problem.
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Pleasure is not the purpose (of life).
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Pleasure should not be your priority.
Main Point: Don't try to gain your life in this world.
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Observe the cycles.
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trying to gain your life in this world will get you nowhere.
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Recognize the futility of human striving.
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humanity cannot fix our fallen condition.
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The way to save your life is to lose it.
Main Point: Give and Serve to build up the church.
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The church is built on, in, and under Christ.
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Give to build up the church.
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Serve to build up the church.
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Build until the work is complete.
Main Point: Jesus brings God's just favor for my renewal unto His praise.
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The ministry of the Messiah (v. 1-3)
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The renewal of the Saints (v. 4-7)
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Justice of God (v. 8-9)
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Our righteous future (v. 10-11)
Main Point: Nothing is more certain than God's love for His people
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Rejoice with your family in Christ
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Fear not for God is for you
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Trust that your future is secure
Main Point: The joy that Jesus brings meets us where we most need it.
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The joy that Jesus brings meets us in dry places.
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The joy that Jesus brings is the joy of promised salvation.
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The joy that Jesus brings meets us as disabled people.
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The joy that Jesus brings meets us when surrounded by dangerous predators.
Main Point: God provides a hope of peace for those in darkness, in Christ
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The announcement of Hope (1-3)
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The qualifications of the King (4-6a)
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The Prince of Peace (6b-7)
Main Point: Don’t dread your enemies if you hope in Christ.
Who do you fear?
Who do you hope in?
What will become of you?
Main Point: It pleases God to reveal His glory through His dealings with His people.
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God is present with us (don't lose heart, God has not left us alone)
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God is merciful toward us (don't lose heart, God has not left us in our guilt)
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God reveals His glory to us (don't lose heart, beholding Christ by the Spirit transforms us)
Main Point: Do not exchange the glory of God for anything
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Idolatry leads to compromise
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Idolatry leads to corruption
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Idolatry leads to consequences
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Idolatry leads to condemnation
Main Point: Embrace your dual identity as God’s temple and God’s temple-builders.
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Recognize that God will build his tabernacle through his chosen ones.
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See your identity in light of Christ’s dual identity.
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Minister with confident humility as recipients of the gift of the Spirit.
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Reject the temptation to go it alone and labor alongside others to build God’s tabernacle.
Main Point: God sets us apart for acceptable worship by washing us and dwelling within us.
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Ministers must remain clean while serving God.
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Acceptable worship requires anointing
Main Point: Appreciating and Appropriating Privileged Access to God
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Praying constantly and compliantly
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Supporting financially the worship of God
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Remembering gratefully the cost of our access
Main Point: Before you can serve God, you must be sanctified.
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What is consecration?
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How were the priests consecrated?
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Why were they consecrated?
Main Point: The High Priest wore holy garments designed with symbolism to foreshadow the ministry of Christ.
Main Point: Come, God provided the means and the space for us to be near Him together.
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The Design
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The Function
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Entering God's Courts
Main Point: God IS near to His people but not as near as He will be.
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The Tabernacle.
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The Veil.
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Something Greater.
Main Point: Mankind has no light or life apart from God.
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The Golden Lampstand
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The Light of the World
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The Life that we Lost
Main Point: In God's presence is the satisfaction of all His people's needs.
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The Table
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Finding Jesus
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The Bread
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Satisfying Hunger
Main Point: Wherever God chooses to dwell among His people is the holiest place on earth.
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Contributions for the holy place.
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God's presence in the holy place.
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God's people in God's presence.
Main Point: God establishes a covenant with His people to reveal His glory and dwell in their midst.
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The Book of the Covenant
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The Blood of the Covenant
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The Blessing of the Covenant
Main Point: God rules over His people with justice and equity.
Applications.
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Praise God, for He rules over His people with justice and equity.
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Jesus fulfills the law so look to Him to satisfy God's justice in your place.
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Jesus will judge the world in righteousness so hitch your longings for justice to Him.
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The redemption we've received should influence our social ethics.
Main Point: God's people must prioritize the proper worship of God.
- Worship God in response to His revelation.
a. God reveals Himself by His word. He has spoken to us by His Son.
- Worship God in accordance with His regulations.
a. The material of proper worship: no idols or images, Jesus is the image of God.
b. The means of proper worship: by faith in the atoning sacrifice of Christ.
c. The manner of proper worship: with humility and reverence.
Main Point: When God feels distant, proclaim His mighty works and request help for His namesake.
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Feeling God's distance
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Proclaiming God's Works
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Requesting God's Help
Main Point: Salvation belongs to God. Trust Him for it.
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The Lord Shields (v.1-3)
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The Lord Sustains (v.4-5)
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The Lord Saves (v.6-8)
Main Point: Stop living in the past; instead, live a life shaped by the gospel.
Application Points:
The age of the gospel has arrived: prize the apostolic gospel as God’s message for your salvation.
The age of the gospel has arrived: rebuild your convictions around the gospel.
The age of the gospel has arrived: go, open your mouth, and proclaim the apostolic gospel.
The age of the gospel has arrived: believe, receive, and be baptized.
Main Point: God’s power miraculously triumphs over disability and death.
Application Points:
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Believe in the Lord
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Follow the footsteps of Jesus
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Carry God’s power to those who need restoration
Main Point: God's plan triumphs over the plans of sinners and my sinful past.
Applications:
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Boast in our weaknesses to show Christ's power
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Declare what Christ has done
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Walk in the Spirit as Christ builds the church
Main Point: God reconciles His enemies to Himself through Christ.
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Persecutor Confronted.
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Persecutor Converted.
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Persecutor Confounds.
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Main Point: God sends evangelists to bring good news to the excluded.
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A Providential Encounter
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Successful Evangelism
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A Joyful Response
Main Point: God's gifts are not for sale, they are freely given in Christ.
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Amazement in Samaria.
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The Holy Spirit in Samaria.
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The Mission Continues.
Main Point: If you have God's acceptance, you can endure man's rejection.
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What's the debate?
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Whose on trial?
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What's the verdict?
Main Point: Rejoice, God provides Deacons for the health of the church.
3 Principles
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A divided church distorts the gospel.
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Seek unity by addressing tensions.
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Qualified Deacons foster a healthy church by meeting practical needs.
Main Point: The advance of the gospel is unstoppable.
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Miracles and Multitudes (Acts 5:12-16)
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Jealousy and Rage (Acts 5:17-40)
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Joy and Boldness (Acts 5:41-42)
Main Point: God will not be mocked by religious hypocrisy.
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Generous Deception.
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Sudden Judgment.
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Sanctifying Discipline.
Main Point: Prayerfully live as witnesses of Christ.
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Persevere in Prayer.
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Pray for Proclamation.
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Purpuse to Persuade.
Main Point: Christ is Lord of your household, so serve your roles unto Him.
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Christ is Lord over your marriage.
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Christ is Lord over your parenting.
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Christ is Lord over your employment.
Main Point: Live out the implications of the gospel with the church.
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The Virtues of Christ
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The Word of Christ
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The Glory of Christ
Main Point: Put to death the ways of your old self.
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These ways provoke the wrath of God.
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These ways belong to your past.
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These ways are incongruent with who you are.
Main Point: Nothing compares to Christ so live your life in Him.
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Walk in what you received.
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Watch out for those who deceive
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Know what you have in Christ
Main Point: The goal of gospel ministry is Christian maturity.
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Attitude
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Audience
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Activity
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Aim
Main Point: Our confidence in Christ's sufficiency is grounded in His supremacy.
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The Firstborn of all creation
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The Firstborn of the dead
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Continue in the Faith
Main Point: God provides all we need to grow in Christ.
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The Prayer
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The Purpose
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The Basis
Main Point: The Gospel you received is authentic and sufficient.
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Gospel Fruit
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Gospel Message
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Gospel Minister
Main Point: Under-shepherds oversee the flock of Christ until He appears.
ResponsibilityRewardsRelationships
Main Point: There will be fire, God will be faithful
Don't be surprisedDon't be ashamedEntrust your soul
Main Point: As the end draws near, draw near to one another.
Love EarnestlyShow HospitalityServe Generously
Main Point: Be ready to suffer to put away sin, you will not suffer in vain.
Suffering to put away sin (internal pressure)Suffering because you've put away sin (external pressure)You will not suffer in vain (eternal promise)
Main Point: When you are reviled in Christ you will be blessed by God. How should we respond to reviling? 1. Do not repay (but bless) 2. Have no fear 3. Look to Christ
Main Point: As recipients of God's mercies, we worship by walking in renewal. 1. Worship through sacrifice 2. We are non-conformists 3. Know God's will
True worship of God must be offered in spirit and truth.
Point 1: God must be the object of our worship Point 2: What kind of worship does God desire? Point 3: Where must we go to worship God?
Main Point: God cares about how His people conduct themselves in marriage. 1. Christian wives, be subject to your husbands. 2. The superior value of inner beauty. 3. Christian husbands, show honor to your wives.
Main Point Christ is the motivation and model of Christian submission
- Christians and governing authorities (1 Peter 2:13-17)
- Christians and economic authorities (1 Peter 2:18-20)
- The example of Christ, our Mender (1 Peter 2:21-25)
Main Point Christ is the motivation and model of Christian submission
- Christians and governing authorities (1 Peter 2:13-17)
- Christians and economic authorities (1 Peter 2:18-20)
- The example of Christ, our Mender (1 Peter 2:21-25)
Main Point: The conduct of God's redeemed children ought to reflect the goodness of our Father. 1. Be Holy in all your conduct v. 1:14-16 2. Conduct yourselves with fear v. 1:17-21 3. Love one another earnestly v. 1:22 - 2:3
Main Point: The conduct of God's redeemed children ought to reflect the goodness of our Father. 1. Be Holy in all your conduct v. 1:14-16 2. Conduct yourselves with fear v. 1:17-21 3. Love one another earnestly v. 1:22 - 2:3
Main Point: God will complete our salvation at the revelation of Jesus Christ, so set your hope upon it.
Main Point: God will complete our salvation at the revelation of Jesus Christ, so set your hope upon it.
Main Point: Because God has elected us for Himself, we are exiles in this world. 1. Elected by God 2. Exiles in the world 3. Existing for a purpose
Main Point: Because God has elected us for Himself, we are exiles in this world. 1. Elected by God 2. Exiles in the world 3. Existing for a purpose
Main Point: Distance from God condemns and confuses. Nearness to God saves and satisfies.
Main Point: Christian: Suffering well can display God’s glory, but we should not pretend it is easy. 1. Desire for God 2. Fear of Man 3. Trust in Promise
Main Point: The blessed life can only be found through delighting in God's law in Christ.
Main Point: No matter how strong the opposition, we must speak of Jesus. 1. Gospel Opposition 2. Gospel Offense 3. Gospel Confidence
Main Point: What kind of community does the gospel create? 1. A Devoted Community 2. A Worshipful Community 3. A Multiplying Community
Main Point: The gospel confronts all people with the redemptive accomplishments and universal authority of Jesus. 1. Pentecost Explained 2. Christ Proclaimed 3. The Gospel Confronts
Main Point: God builds His church, according to His plan, through witnesses of the resurrection.
Main Point: The church must proclaim Christ to the ends of the earth until the end of the age. 1. The Kingdom of Christ 2. The Ascension of Christ 3. The Community of Christ
Main Point: The ministry of Jesus continues through His disciples, empowered by the Holy Spirit. 1. What came before? (Acts 1:1-2) 2. What comes next? (Acts 1:2-3) 3. What are you waiting for? (Acts 1:4-5)
Main Point: Jesus has resurrected, as was foretold, and we now have a mission.
Bodily Resurrection (v. 36-43) Resurrection Foretold (v. 44-49) Mission Announced (v. 50-53)
Main Point: As the ultimate disciple-maker, Jesus uses the Scripture to bring about eye-opening personal change.
Throughout custody, Jesus is in full control and is full of compassion 1. Judas's Betrayal of Jesus 2. Peter's Denial of Jesus 3. Man's cruelty towards Jesus
Main Point: The Suffering Servant accepts His mission and prepares His disciples for theirs. 1. Be a servant, like Jesus 2. Be sober minded, like Jesus 3. Be submissive, like Jesus
Main Point: The Lord's Supper is a meal for the church that proclaims the death of Jesus and confirms the blessings of the new covenant. 1. The Lord's Affection 2. The Lord's Supper 3. The Lord's Knowledge
Main Point: While sinful men plot to kill Jesus, the Passover Lamb prepares to sacrifice Himself 1. The Plot 2. The Passover
Main Point: As those loved by God, let us take the command to love our neighbor seriously 1. The law and love for neighbor 2. The law and the Triune God - The goodness of God's commands - The beauty of Christ and His righteousness - The fruit of the Spirit in God's people 3. The law and the fear of God
No one is more worthy of your love and devotion than the one true God 1. Grace before law 2. God above all 3. The substance is Christ
Main Point: There is nothing more terrifying for sinful people than the holy presence of God. 1. The Covenant Summarized 2. The People Consecrated 3. God's presence manifested
Main Point: God often helps us through human instruments, therefore let us learn to offer and receive help with humility. 1. Exemplary Evangelism 2. Credible Conversion 3. Help and Humility
There is no victory for God's people without God's help 1. Under attack 2. Depending on God 3. The Battle is the Lord's
When facing a trial, you can either trust the Lord or test Him. 1. Putting God on trial 2. Standing the the Middle 3. The Verdict Falls
God does not provide for His people according to our worthiness but according to His glory. 1. The grumbling of the people. 2. The glory of the LORD. 3. The mistrust of the people. 4. The trustworthiness of the LORD.
God's people always have more to be thankful for than we have to complain about. 1. Bitter Water 2. Bitter Hearts 3. Merciful God
A people redeemed by God are a people who sing. 1. Rejoicing in the already (what God has done) 2. Rejoicing in the not yet (what God has promised)
Saving Grace Church mission: making and maturing disciples of Jesus Christ, by proclaiming the gospel, committing to one another and submitting to God's word. 1. The Authority of Jesus 2. The Commission of Jesus 3. The Presence of Jesus
Getting a Grip on Scripture - Hearing - Reading - Study/Apply - Memorizing - Meditating
3 reminders to motivate believers towards good works 1. Remember Who you represent 2. Remember who you were 3. Remember how God treated you
Because of God's grace, God's people are zealous for good works. - The grace of God brings us salvation - The grace of God trains us how to live - The grace of God gives us a blessed hope
Qualified elders are a gift to God's church. - They lead by example - They lead by teaching So that the gospel is upheld
God reveals what His people need, in order to know and grow in Christ, through the preaching of His word
What is divorce? How should we regard divorce? What about remarriage? How should we regard divorced people?
Connected Living: Singleness 1) In Essence: Marriage is good and Singleness is good. 2) In Practice: Marriage can be good and Singleness can be better. 3) Together: Marriage displays the shape of the Gospel, Singleness shows us its sufficiency.
Marriage exists for God's glory - it is part of His very good creation - it points to His great act of redemption
Wait patiently for the God of Triumph - woe to the wicked, their destruction is inevitable
Humble yourself before the God of Authority - Blessing & curses come from Him - We will reap what we have sown
Be Confident in the God of Deliverance God will destroy all evil God will deliver His people
Take Refuge in the God of Vengeance - God of righteous vengeance - God of supreme power - God of consummate protection
Prepare today for Jesus’ return, because when He arrives, you can not join the Kingdom of God.
Forgiveness if a necessary kingdom ethic for people who have received forgiveness from God
The people of the kingdom with grow in this world alongside the wicked until the end of the age
The condition of a human heart has everything to do with the receptivity of the gospel message
The Kingdom of God looks small and weak, but God will grow it into the greatest of all kingdoms.