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Central Baptist Church - Luling, TX
"According to God’s blueprint, a healthy church needs pastors who are mission-driven, word-focused, accountable, and increasingly godly."
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Jesus promised to build his church so that the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matt 16:18), it would be surprising if he didn’t he give us the plans he intended to follow. 1 Timothy contains Jesus's instructions for building a healthy church. In this letter we find our priorities, our leadership structure, our belief system, and the expectations God has for us as its members. Join us this Fall at CBC as we explore God's Blueprint for a Healthy Church.
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol4/FF_10.29.23_1Tim4.6–16.pdf
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Scripture References: 1 Timothy 4:6–16
A Healthy Church Needs Godly Pastors | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
"According to God’s blueprint, a healthy church pursues the godliness that results from living obediently to the truth of Scripture."
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Jesus promised to build his church so that the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matt 16:18), it would be surprising if he didn’t he give us the plans he intended to follow. 1 Timothy contains Jesus's instructions for building a healthy church. In this letter we find our priorities, our leadership structure, our belief system, and the expectations God has for us as its members. Join us this Fall at CBC as we explore God's Blueprint for a Healthy Church.
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol4/FF_10.22.23_1Tim4.1–10.pdf
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Scripture References: 1 Timothy 4:1–10
A Healthy Church Pursues Godliness | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
"According to God’s blueprint, a healthy church upholds and hold out the gospel."
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Jesus promised to build his church so that the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matt 16:18), it would be surprising if he didn’t he give us the plans he intended to follow. 1 Timothy contains Jesus's instructions for building a healthy church. In this letter we find our priorities, our leadership structure, our belief system, and the expectations God has for us as its members. Join us this Fall at CBC as we explore God's Blueprint for a Healthy Church.
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol4/FF_10.15.23_1Tim3.14–16.pdf
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Scripture References: 1 Timothy 3:14–16
A Healthy Church Upholds and Holds Out the Gospel | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
"According to God’s blueprint, a healthy church has godly servant leaders who bring direction and focus to specific ministry needs."
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Jesus promised to build his church so that the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matt 16:18), it would be surprising if he didn’t he give us the plans he intended to follow. 1 Timothy contains Jesus's instructions for building a healthy church. In this letter we find our priorities, our leadership structure, our belief system, and the expectations God has for us as its members. Join us this Fall at CBC as we explore God's Blueprint for a Healthy Church.
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol4/FF_10.8.23_1Tim3.8–13.pdf
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Scripture References: 1 Timothy 3:8–13
A Healthy Church Has Servant Leaders | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
"According to God’s blueprint, a healthy church is led by godly leaders who shepherd the church toward gospel faithfulness and embody gospel faithfulness themselves."
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Jesus promised to build his church so that the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matt 16:18), it would be surprising if he didn’t he give us the plans he intended to follow. 1 Timothy contains Jesus's instructions for building a healthy church. In this letter we find our priorities, our leadership structure, our belief system, and the expectations God has for us as its members. Join us this Fall at CBC as we explore God's Blueprint for a Healthy Church.
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol4/FF_10.1.23_1Tim3.1–7.pdf
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Scripture References: 1 Timothy 3:1–7
A Healthy Church Has Shepherd Leaders | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
"According to God’s blueprint, a healthy church prays big prayers."
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Jesus promised to build his church so that the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matt 16:18), it would be surprising if he didn’t he give us the plans he intended to follow. 1 Timothy contains Jesus's instructions for building a healthy church. In this letter we find our priorities, our leadership structure, our belief system, and the expectations God has for us as its members. Join us this Fall at CBC as we explore God's Blueprint for a Healthy Church.
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol4/FF_9.17.23_1Tim2.1–7.pdf
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Scripture References: 1 Timothy 2:1–7
A Healthy Church Prays Big Prayers | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
"According to God’s blueprint, the foundation of a healthy church is sound doctrine."
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Jesus promised to build his church so that the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matt 16:18), it would be surprising if he didn’t he give us the plans he intended to follow. 1 Timothy contains Jesus's instructions for building a healthy church. In this letter we find our priorities, our leadership structure, our belief system, and the expectations God has for us as its members. Join us this Fall at CBC as we explore God's Blueprint for a Healthy Church.
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol4/FF_9.3.23_1Tim1.1-11.pdf
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Scripture References: 1 Timothy 1:1–11
The Foundation of a Healthy Church | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
"If you know and follow Jesus, you can have a restful life no matter the circumstances."
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The average American is facing busyness and burnout, anxiety about the future, and financial stress. You would expect Christians to feel differently, but if we're honest most of us are failing to live the "abundant life" Jesus came to give us. But another way is possible, despite the chaotic times in which we live, in Jesus, Christians can experience rest—an overriding sense of contentment and calm. Over the next four weeks at CBC, we will explore this rest and connect it to the peace, purpose, and contentment that Jesus wants to give us.
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol3/FF_4.16.23_Mt11.25%E2%80%9330.pdf
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Scripture References: Matthew 11:25–30
Rest for Your Souls | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
"When you live in the light of Jesus’s Resurrection, you’ll have purpose in this life and hope for the life to come."
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on the Sunday before Passover, he was accompanied by a crowd of worshipful pilgrims. They sang praises for God's blessing and anticipated the coming kingdom, but none could have guessed just how world-changing Jesus's final week would be. Join us this Spring at CBC as we study Mark 11–16 to see "The Final Week: Seven Days that Changed the World."
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol3/FF_4.9.23_Mk16.1%E2%80%938.pdf
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Scripture References: Mark 15:40–16:8
"When you believe that Jesus’s death on the cross is the only hope for sinners, you will be saved."
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on the Sunday before Passover, he was accompanied by a crowd of worshipful pilgrims. They sang praises for God's blessing and anticipated the coming kingdom, but none could have guessed just how world-changing Jesus's final week would be. Join us this Spring at CBC as we study Mark 11–16 to see "The Final Week: Seven Days that Changed the World."
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol3/FF_3.26.23_Mk15.16%E2%80%9339.pdf
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Scripture References: Mark 15:16–39
The Crucified King | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
"If you live in the fear of man, you will cater to the crowds, but when you rely on the grace of God, you will stand with Christ no matter the cost."
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on the Sunday before Passover, he was accompanied by a crowd of worshipful pilgrims. They sang praises for God's blessing and anticipated the coming kingdom, but none could have guessed just how world-changing Jesus's final week would be. Join us this Spring at CBC as we study Mark 11–16 to see "The Final Week: Seven Days that Changed the World."
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol3/FF_3.19.23_Mk14.66%E2%80%9315.15.pdf
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Scripture References: Mark 14:66–15:15
Stand with Christ or Cater to the Crowds | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
"Because you live in a broken world, you will face injustice, but if you know Jesus, you can stake your hope on the justice of God."
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on the Sunday before Passover, he was accompanied by a crowd of worshipful pilgrims. They sang praises for God's blessing and anticipated the coming kingdom, but none could have guessed just how world-changing Jesus's final week would be. Join us this Spring at CBC as we study Mark 11–16 to see "The Final Week: Seven Days that Changed the World."
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol3/FF_3.12.23_Mk14.43%E2%80%9365.pdf
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Scripture References: Mark 14:43–65
Staking Our Hope on the Justice of God | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
"The church who heeds Jesus’s wake-up call will experience a renewed intimacy with Jesus in this life and confidence in his presence for the life to come."
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When Jesus surveyed the first-century churches of Asia-Minor, he saw groups of Christians struggling to live out their faith in an increasingly hostile world. Though some Christians clung to the gospel and their faith in him, many others had compromised their faith and were at risk of falling away completely. However, Jesus's letters called them back to their first love, and, for the church in Sardis, to repentance and a renewed commitment to him. Join us Sunday for this message as we hear "Christ's wake-up call to a sleeping church."
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
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Scripture References: Revelation 3:1–6
Christ's Wake-Up Call to a Sleeping Church | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“If you remain wide-awake to spiritual reality and learn to watch in prayer, you can remain faithful through life’s toughest trials.”
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on the Sunday before Passover, he was accompanied by a crowd of worshipful pilgrims. They sang praises for God's blessing and anticipated the coming kingdom, but none could have guessed just how world-changing Jesus's final week would be. Join us this Spring at CBC as we study Mark 11–16 to see "The Final Week: Seven Days that Changed the World."
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol3/FF_2.26.23_Mk14.27%E2%80%9342.pdf
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Scripture References: Mark 14:27–42
Wide-Awake and Watching | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
When Paul knelt to pray for his friends in Ephesus, he didn't pray for their wealth, health, or happiness, but that would experience the riches and depths of God's power, presence, love, and fullness. How might Paul's prayer challenge us to seek the same in our lives and what would happen if we did? Join us this Sunday at CBC, for this special message from guest preacher, Dennis Hickey.
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission. Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol3/FF_2.19.23_Eph3.14%E2%80%9321.pdf
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Scripture References: Ephesians 3:14–21
Paul's Second Prayer for the Ephesians | Guest Dennis Hickey | CBC Luling
“When you know why Jesus died you will receive the Lord's Supper with faith, gratitude, and hope.”
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on the Sunday before Passover, he was accompanied by a crowd of worshipful pilgrims. They sang praises for God's blessing and anticipated the coming kingdom, but none could have guessed just how world-changing Jesus's final week would be. Join us this Spring at CBC as we study Mark 11–16 to see "The Final Week: Seven Days that Changed the World."
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol3/FF_2.12.23_Mk14.12%E2%80%9325.pdf
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Scripture References: Mark 14:12–25 Why Jesus Died | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“If you have experienced the goodness and grace of Jesus, worship must become your way of life.”
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on the Sunday before Passover, he was accompanied by a crowd of worshipful pilgrims. They sang praises for God's blessing and anticipated the coming kingdom, but none could have guessed just how world-changing Jesus's final week would be. Join us this Spring at CBC as we study Mark 11–16 to see "The Final Week: Seven Days that Changed the World."
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission. Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol3/FF_2.5.23_Mk14.1%E2%80%9311.pdf
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Scripture References: Mark 14:1–11
Worship is Right | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“If you reject Jesus’s authority, you’ll face his judgment, but when you confess and submit to Jesus as Lord, you receive his free gift of salvation.”
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on the Sunday before Passover, he was accompanied by a crowd of worshipful pilgrims. They sang praises for God's blessing and anticipated the coming kingdom, but none could have guessed just how world-changing Jesus's final week would be. Join us this Spring at CBC as we study Mark 11–16 to see "The Final Week: Seven Days that Changed the World."
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission. Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol3/FF_1.29.23_Mk11.27%E2%80%9312.12.pdf
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Scripture References: Mark 11:27–12:12
Recognizing the Authority of Jesus | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
"Jesus hates our fruitless facades, but he loves to bless people with humble faith.”
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on the Sunday before Passover, he was accompanied by a crowd of worshipful pilgrims. They sang praises for God's blessing and anticipated the coming kingdom, but none could have guessed just how world-changing Jesus's final week would be. Join us this Spring at CBC as we study Mark 11–16 to see "The Final Week: Seven Days that Changed the World."
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission.
Download your copy now at: https://www.go.cbcluling.com/ff
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
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Scripture References: Mark 11:11–26
Fruitless Facades and the Power of Faith | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“If you know who Jesus is, your life will be devoted to his praise.”
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on the Sunday before Passover, he was accompanied by a crowd of worshipful pilgrims. They sang praises for God's blessing and anticipated the coming kingdom, but none could have guessed just how world-changing Jesus's final week would be. Join us this Spring at CBC as we study Mark 11–16 to see "The Final Week: Seven Days that Changed the World."
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
The Follower’s Five is a weekly discipleship resource to help you know and follow Jesus. Dive into the following elements to abide in Christ, Connect in Community, and Go on Mission. Download your copy now at: https://followersfive.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/2023/Vol3/FF_1.15.23_Mk11.1%E2%80%9310.pdf
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Scripture References: Mark 11:1–10
Devoted to Praise | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
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As we enter 2023, there are plenty of things vying for our attention. We have goals and resolutions and obstacles to overcome. But if we want to experience God's blessing in our lives and church, we must learn to make prayer a priority. Join us for CBC's fourth annual Prayer Week.
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
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Scripture References: Mark 10:46–52
Bringing Your Brokenness to Jesus in Prayer | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
As we enter 2023, there are plenty of things vying for our attention. We have goals and resolutions and obstacles to overcome. But if we want to experience God's blessing in our lives and church, we must learn to make prayer a priority. Join us for CBC's fourth annual Prayer Week.
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
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Scripture References: 1 Timothy 2:1–8
Making Prayer a Priority in 2023 | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Christians know that the birth of Jesus fulfilled Isaiah's prophecy about a coming child called Immanuel, but what does it mean. What are we claiming when we say that God is with us in Jesus? This Christmas season, we will examine four claims included in that ancient phrase to see how God with Us leads to worship, provides redemption, enables fellowship, and inspires hope!
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Scripture References: Matthew 1:18–25
God With Us | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Christians know that the birth of Jesus fulfilled Isaiah's prophecy about a coming child called Immanuel, but what does it mean. What are we claiming when we say that God is with us in Jesus? This Christmas season, we will examine four claims included in that ancient phrase to see how God with Us leads to worship, provides redemption, enables fellowship, and inspires hope!
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
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Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
God With Us: Hope | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Christians know that the birth of Jesus fulfilled Isaiah's prophecy about a coming child called Immanuel, but what does it mean. What are we claiming when we say that God is with us in Jesus? This Christmas season, we will examine four claims included in that ancient phrase to see how God with Us leads to worship, provides redemption, enables fellowship, and inspires hope!
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
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Scripture References: Matthew 1:18–25
God With Us: Relationship | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Christians know that the birth of Jesus fulfilled Isaiah's prophecy about a coming child called Immanuel, but what does it mean. What are we claiming when we say that God is with us in Jesus? This Christmas season, we will examine four claims included in that ancient phrase to see how God with Us leads to worship, provides redemption, enables fellowship, and inspires hope!
If want to know and follow Jesus, or have something we can pray for you about please respond HERE: https://go.cbcluling.com/connect
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Scripture References: Hebrews 2:9–18
God With Us: Redemption | Pastor Jerry Benavidez | CBC Luling
"Jesus is God in human flesh who alone is worthy of our worship.”
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Christians know that the birth of Jesus fulfilled Isaiah's prophecy about a coming child called Immanuel, but what does it mean. What are we claiming when we say that God is with us in Jesus? This Christmas season, we will examine four claims included in that ancient phrase to see how God with Us leads to worship, provides redemption, enables fellowship, and inspires hope!
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Scripture References: Matthew 1:18–25
God With Us: Worship | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“Greatness in the Kingdom doesn’t come to the famous, the powerful, or the strong, but to those who follow Jesus into a life of selfless service and radical sacrifice.”
If you dig deep into your inner motivations and desires, what do you find? Many people share the desire of James and John to be respected or honored by the people around them. In this passage, Jesus teaches them and us how to pursue true, kingdom greatness.
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Christians claim that Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords, and they look and pray for the coming of his kingdom on earth as in heaven. Yet every year that goes by, the world seems to grow worse and worse and drifts farther away from God. Are the people of God naïve or foolish for hoping for a kingdom we can't see? During this series through Mark's Gospel, we will see that God's kingdom is coming and is already here, but it is hidden by the same suffering and humility that characterized Jesus's life.
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Scripture References: Mark 10:32–45
How to be Great | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“Jesus calls his followers to treasure him above all else, especially money. ”
Many people believe that their lives would be easier or more satisfying if they only had more money. Yet it's often the case that more money means more problems. In this passage, Jesus addressed the attitude his disciples should have toward possessions and warns them of the spiritual danger wealth poses.
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Christians claim that Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords, and they look and pray for the coming of his kingdom on earth as in heaven. Yet every year that goes by, the world seems to grow worse and worse and drifts farther away from God. Are the people of God naïve or foolish for hoping for a kingdom we can't see? During this series through Mark's Gospel, we will see that God's kingdom is coming and is already here, but it is hidden by the same suffering and humility that characterized Jesus's life.
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Scripture References: Mark 10:17–31
The Treasure of the Kingdom | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“Jesus calls his followers to adopt counter-cultural values towards the weak and vulnerable.”
Followers of Jesus who take his teaching seriously will find themselves adopting counter-cultural values that often make them stand out. There are perhaps no more obvious places where this is true than in our approach toward the weak and vulnerable. In this passage, Jesus addresses his followers' approach to marriage and children.
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Christians claim that Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords, and they look and pray for the coming of his kingdom on earth as in heaven. Yet every year that goes by, the world seems to grow worse and worse and drifts farther away from God. Are the people of God naïve or foolish for hoping for a kingdom we can't see? During this series through Mark's Gospel, we will see that God's kingdom is coming and is already here, but it is hidden by the same suffering and humility that characterized Jesus's life.
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Scripture References: Mark 10:1–16
Counter-Cultural Kingdom Values | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“When you trust in Jesus, you begin to live a brand new life.”
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Everybody has experienced a major, life-altering event that neatly separates who they were from who they are now. According to the Bible, baptism functions this way for Christians by marking their conversion experience. In baptism we publicly confess our faith in Jesus and symbolize our union with him in his death and resurrection. Because we are in him, we are dead to the old way of living and alive to God in Christ!
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Scripture References: Romans 6:1–11
A New Life is Possible | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“The biggest threat to the church's kingdom work is not found outside it but within."
In this passage, Jesus warns his followers of the danger of becoming distracted by all the wrong things and overlooking the true dangers to their kingdom mission. Any follower who hopes to make a difference in the world must be in tune to these hidden threats!
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Christians claim that Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords, and they look and pray for the coming of his kingdom on earth as in heaven. Yet every year that goes by, the world seems to grow worse and worse and drifts farther away from God. Are the people of God naïve or foolish for hoping for a kingdom we can't see? During this series through Mark's Gospel, we will see that God's kingdom is coming and is already here, but it is hidden by the same suffering and humility that characterized Jesus's life.
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Scripture References: Mark 9:38–50
The Hidden Threat to the Kingdom | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“The greatness of the kingdom is revealed in sacrificial service.”
Jesus's first disciples had attitudes and values shaped by their culture, especially when it came to what makes a person important or "great." In this passage, Jesus recalibrated their understanding to enable them to carry out the mission he had called them to fulfill
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Christians claim that Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords, and they look and pray for the coming of his kingdom on earth as in heaven. Yet every year that goes by, the world seems to grow worse and worse and drifts farther away from God. Are the people of God naïve or foolish for hoping for a kingdom we can't see? During this series through Mark's Gospel, we will see that God's kingdom is coming and is already here, but it is hidden by the same suffering and humility that characterized Jesus's life.
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Scripture References: Mark 9:30–37
The Hidden Greatness of the Kingdom | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“When we trust in Jesus we can face spiritual conflict with kingdom power."
Christians are often confused about the role or reality of spiritual warfare. They ask, "Are demons real? Do they still possess people? Do they influence the events of our world?" In today's passage we will find the answer and see how following Jesus enables us to face spiritual conflict with kingdom power.
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Christians claim that Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords, and they look and pray for the coming of his kingdom on earth as in heaven. Yet every year that goes by, the world seems to grow worse and worse and drifts farther away from God. Are the people of God naïve or foolish for hoping for a kingdom we can't see? During this series through Mark's Gospel, we will see that God's kingdom is coming and is already here, but it is hidden by the same suffering and humility that characterized Jesus's life.
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Scripture References: Mark 9:14–29
Hidden Power Revealed | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“Even when we can’t see it or understand it, God is building his kingdom.”
God often conceals or hides away his work in the world so he can unveil it to his people with dramatic effect. In this passage, we see how God revealed the true glory of Jesus to an inner circle of disciples.
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Christians claim that Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords, and they look and pray for the coming of his kingdom on earth as in heaven. Yet every year that goes by, the world seems to grow worse and worse and drifts farther away from God. Are the people of God naïve or foolish for hoping for a kingdom we can't see? During this series through Mark's Gospel, we will see that God's kingdom is coming and is already here, but it is hidden by the same suffering and humility that characterized Jesus's life.
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Scripture References: Mark 9:2–13
Hidden Glory Revealed | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“Though the world hates us, followers of Jesus must bring his hope to the world.”
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Life in our broken world is messy. Amid the joy of memories made with family and friends and personal accomplishments, there's a lingering threat of disappointment, disaster, and even death. Some people attempt to insulate themselves from the "worst case scenario" by pursuing wealth and power. Others try to forget it by pursuing pleasure and living it up while they still can. But Jesus offers another way, a way that acknowledges our brokenness and provides a way out of it. This "Way of Hope" is available to anyone who knows and follows him.
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Scripture References: John 15:18–27
Hated but Hopeful | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“When you experience the love of Jesus, you will be transformed to love others."
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Life in our broken world is messy. Amid the joy of memories made with family and friends and personal accomplishments, there's a lingering threat of disappointment, disaster, and even death. Some people attempt to insulate themselves from the "worst case scenario" by pursuing wealth and power. Others try to forget it by pursuing pleasure and living it up while they still can. But Jesus offers another way, a way that acknowledges our brokenness and provides a way out of it. This "Way of Hope" is available to anyone who knows and follows him.
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Scripture References: John 15:12–17
A Community Transformed by Love | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“When you abide in Jesus you can expect answered prayers."
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Life in our broken world is messy. Amid the joy of memories made with family and friends and personal accomplishments, there's a lingering threat of disappointment, disaster, and even death. Some people attempt to insulate themselves from the "worst case scenario" by pursuing wealth and power. Others try to forget it by pursuing pleasure and living it up while they still can. But Jesus offers another way, a way that acknowledges our brokenness and provides a way out of it. This "Way of Hope" is available to anyone who knows and follows him.
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Scripture References: John 15:1–11
Abide in Jesus and Live with Joy | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“When you abide in Jesus you can live with joy."
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Life in our broken world is messy. Amid the joy of memories made with family and friends and personal accomplishments, there's a lingering threat of disappointment, disaster, and even death. Some people attempt to insulate themselves from the "worst case scenario" by pursuing wealth and power. Others try to forget it by pursuing pleasure and living it up while they still can. But Jesus offers another way, a way that acknowledges our brokenness and provides a way out of it. This "Way of Hope" is available to anyone who knows and follows him.
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Scripture References: John 15:1–11
Abide in Jesus and Live with Joy | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“When you know Jesus you can live with hope."
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Life in our broken world is messy. Amid the joy of memories made with family and friends and personal accomplishments, there's a lingering threat of disappointment, disaster, and even death. Some people attempt to insulate themselves from the "worst case scenario" by pursuing wealth and power. Others try to forget it by pursuing pleasure and living it up while they still can. But Jesus offers another way, a way that acknowledges our brokenness and provides a way out of it. This "Way of Hope" is available to anyone who knows and follows him.
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Scripture References: John 10:22–30
Know Jesus and Live with Hope | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“We can face what's next with confidence when we respond to God in obedience and rely on Him in faith."
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People often set ambitious or challenging goals for themselves, but struggle to get started pursuing them. In this sermon series, "Facing What's Next: Lessons from a Big Win," we will look at Israel's surprising victory at Jericho and the personal experiences that prepared them for it to see how we can face what's next in our lives and church.
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Scripture References: Joshua 6:1–21
Facing What's Next in Your Life | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“We prepare to face what’s next by repenting of past disobedience and renewing our commitment to God."
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People often set ambitious or challenging goals for themselves, but struggle to get started pursuing them. In this sermon series, "Facing What's Next: Lessons from a Big Win," we will look at Israel's surprising victory at Jericho and the personal experiences that prepared them for it to see how we can face what's next in our lives and church.
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Scripture References: Joshua 5:1–12
Renewing Our Commitment to God | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
“When we remember God's work in the past it builds our faith to face what's next."
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People often set ambitious or challenging goals for themselves, but struggle to get started pursuing them. In this sermon series, "Facing What's Next: Lessons from a Big Win," we will look at Israel's surprising victory at Jericho and the personal experiences that prepared them for it to see how we can face what's next in our lives and church.
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Scripture References: Joshua 3–4
Remember What God Has Done | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
In this sermon from Kids Pastor Jerry Benavidez, we learn how Jesus's parable of the Good Samaritan, shows different responses to a hurting man. The Samaritan responded to the man with Christ's compassion because he had a heart that loved God, a desire to obey, and a surrender to God's plan.
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Scripture References: Luke 10:25–37
Unexpected Blindness | Pastor Jerry Benavidez | CBC Luling
Most people assume that following Jesus on the path of discipleship means life will always be easy, but it may surprise you to learn the truth. Jesus's own life of unexpected suffering and personal sacrifice proves that God's blessings must come through our own suffering and sacrifice.
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When Jesus came preaching the nearness of God’s kingdom, the religious people of his day and his own disciples failed to understand what he meant. In this series through chapters 7 and 8 of Mark’s Gospel, we’ll see how Jesus came to establish “The Unexpected Kingdom” in an unexpected way.
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Scripture References: Mark 8:27–9:1
Unexpected Blindness | Pastor Brad Mills | CBC Luling
What evidence could make you believe that Jesus is the Son of God? In this passage, we'll see that there's not enough evidence to change a skeptical or apathetic heart. Instead, we need Jesus to open our eyes to see him as he really is.
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When Jesus came preaching the nearness of God’s kingdom, the religious people of his day and his own disciples failed to understand what he meant. In this series through chapters 7 and 8 of Mark’s Gospel, we’ll see how Jesus came to establish “The Unexpected Kingdom” in an unexpected way.
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Most people struggle to recognize the needs of others, especially those with whom they have little in common. In this message, we’ll see how Jesus felt compassion for people who were far from God and brought the blessings of the kingdom near to them.
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When Jesus came preaching the nearness of God’s kingdom, the religious people of his day and his own disciples failed to understand what he meant. In this series through chapters 7 and 8 of Mark’s Gospel, we’ll see how Jesus came to establish “The Unexpected Kingdom” in an unexpected way.
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Christians often call the Bible "the Word of God" and claim it is powerful to transform us, and yet through neglect or rebellion it proves ineffective in our lives. In this message, we’ll see how Jesus simply spoke a word and changed a man's life and discover how he can do the same for us.
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When Jesus came preaching the nearness of God’s kingdom, the religious people of his day and his own disciples failed to understand what he meant. In this series through chapters 7 and 8 of Mark’s Gospel, we’ll see how Jesus came to establish “The Unexpected Kingdom” in an unexpected way.
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While many people hope to receive God's blessings as a reward for the quality of their life or as a result of their commitment to their faith or church, Scripture teaches us that we are broken and totally undeserving before God. In this message, we'll see how Jesus generously bestows the blessings of his kingdom on the unexpected—those who come to him desperate and humble.
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When Jesus came preaching the nearness of God’s kingdom, the religious people of his day and his own disciples failed to understand what he meant. In this series through chapters 7 and 8 of Mark’s Gospel, we’ll see how Jesus came to establish “The Unexpected Kingdom” in an unexpected way.
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When you bring your needs to the Shepherd, you can count on his compassion and provision.
The people of the church are royal priests called into the light of God’s presence and sent out to declare his praise to the world.
To bring the blessings of the kingdom, Jesus suffered to save his people from their sins.
Faithful followers of Jesus will face conflict with the powers and the powerful in the world.
Every disciple is called to take the hope of the gospel and go on mission to the world.
To personally experience the blessings of God’s kingdom made real in Jesus, it’s not enough to be familiar with him, you must believe!
Jesus wants to deliver you from your brokenness and send you out to declare his praise.
You can trust Jesus through life's storms because he is present with you in them and powerful over them.
True disciples live a fruitful life because when they hear the word, they believe it and obey it.
True Disciples seek a deeper understanding of God’s truth so they can more fully experience what it promises.
true disciples recognize Jesus's significance and respond with repentance, faith, and obedience.
Jesus is grieved by hard hearts because they’re out of step with His purpose for the world.
We can't let ministry fruit distract us from following Jesus or fulfilling His mission.
God is glorified when the church is unified, and the church is unified through mutual sacrifice.
Christ suffered under divine judgment so rebels and runaways could receive extravagant forgiveness.
Obedience to Christ is the evidence of saving faith and the essence of the Christian life.
When God’s people remember God’s kindness to them, they will be motivated to good works.
God’s people need mothers—biological and spiritual—because they fuel the mission of the church.
God’s people are identified by the faith, godliness, and hope that are produce by the gospel.
The cross is foolishness to the self-confident but powerfully saves the spiritually weak.
We don’t need the world’s wisdom, we have fullness of life through the cross of Christ.
The Certainty of Christ’s return and the criteria of His judgment compel His people to live compassionate lives.
Until Christ’s return, we celebrate the Lord’s Supper to remember His death for sins and to renew our bond as His people.
God prepares us to be faithful for the future by giving us His peace, hope, and perseverance.
We can be faithful for the future—despite disappointment—by confidently engaging the brokenness of the world with the good news of Jesus.
We can be faithful for the future because we know, no matter how bad things get, nothing can upend God’s plan to establish His kingdom.
We will be faithful for the future if we recognize the spiritual conflict around us and hold fast to Christ to the end.
We will be faithful for the future if we see how God has evaluated human dominion and replaced it with the kingdom of His Son.
“If we want to see our community transformed and the lost come to Christ, we must become a church alive—hungering for the word, loving each other, and depending on God in prayer.”
God “without” was born God “with” to be God “within” that we may be with God eternally.
We prepare for Christmas and Christ’s return by committing ourselves to a whole-hearted love for God and others.
Jesus has called every Christian to join Him in His disciple-making mission in their generation.
I can be faithful in the fire because I know God is with me and promises to bring me through.
I can be faithful in the fire because I know God is establishing a kingdom that never ends.
Christians can stand firm in their faith and resist Satan’s schemes when we use the resources God has given us in Christ.
Jesus transforms relationships at work and home so that all obedience and teaching is done for Him.
Christian couples are called to pursue a relationship of sacrificial love and respect as an act of worship to Jesus.
Every Christian is called to consciously and consistently live out their identity in Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit by doing what is pleasing to God.
Every Christian is called to pursue a new way of life rooted in the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.
Spiritual growth depends on an ever-deepening knowledge of God’s love for us in Christ.
By His death, Jesus reconciled all kinds of people to God and united them in the Church.
By His grace, God powerfully makes dead sinners alive with Christ and sets them free to live for Him.
We need a Spirit-given, ever-deepening knowledge of what God has done in Christ and what He is doing in us.
The spiritual blessings we receive in Christ are part of God’s plan to unite all things in Him.
In a world full of lies, deception, and misinformation, the Christian’s only hope is the God who keeps His word.
When we reflect on God’s work in the created world and the redemption provided in Christ, we’ll stand in awe before Him.
When we are tempted to despair of our present circumstances, we must remember God and cry out to Him for salvation.
“God calls every Christian family to prioritize Obedience to His Word and the Transmission of the Faith from one generation to the next.”
Jesus transforms our marriage so that wives and husbands relate to each other through submission and sacrifice.
The foundation of a Jesus-centered home is a humble recognition that without God’s blessing our home-building efforts are worthless.
Jesus sent His disciples in the power of the Spirit to share Him with the nations.
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God has given us His Spirit to enable us to face that future with confidence as He produces in us the fruits that enable our faithfulness.
Sinful people can have fellowship with God because He has taken the initiative and made His home among us in Jesus.
God establishes His Kingdom in His way, our role is to trust Him and obey Him.
DUE TO SOME TECHNICAL GLITCHES, THIS SUNDAY’S SERMON WAS NOT RECORDED.
If we want to experience the victory God provides through Jesus, we need to get face to face with God to find His plan and then we need to follow it.
God’s people are identified by the worshipful obedience they offer in response to His redemption.
Due to some technical glitches, this Sunday’s sermon was not recorded.I. Introduction: Can you pick a Christian out of a crowd of people? There are the things that are dead giveaways, like the cross around the neck or watching someone bow in prayer before lunch. What else makes Christians stick out? Is it what a person says? Where they live? Is it what they believe? What makes you a Christian? In our text this morning we’re going to see that God’s people are identified by the worshipful obedience they offer in response to His redemption.
II. God Liberated His People and Gave Them His Law (Exodus 20)
A. Recap
- Creation — God created the world and prepared a perfect place for people (the Garden of Eden) and gave people a purpose (to work it and keep it in worshipful obedience).
- Fall — But the first people rebelled against God’s authority and suffered the consequences of their sin (banishment from God’s presence and suffering under the curse), but God also promised to send a Redeemer who would provide forgiveness and renewal of the broken world.
- Abraham — Last week we saw that promise take one step closer to fulfillment in God’s calling of Abraham and the covenant He made with Him to bless Him so that He would be a blessing. // We noted that for the blessing to come, Abraham’s descendants needed to be prepared. // This preparation happened, as it often does, through immense suffering. You see, God had told Abraham that the fulfillment of the promise who follow a 400-year period during which Abraham’s descendants would become numerous but suffer enslavement (Gen 15:13–14).
- Exodus & Sinai Covenant — Abraham’s descendants, known in Scripture as the children of Israel, were enslaved to the Pharaoh of Egypt who had forced them to build his monuments and tombs. And during this enslavement, “The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God. God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob. So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them.” (Ex 2:23–25)
God raised up a redeemer, Moses, through whom He demanded that Pharaoh let the people go. After he refused, God sent 10 plagues on Egypt, each one worse than the one it followed, until finally, God took the life of the firstborn of every family in Egypt, but His people were spared through the sacrificial offering of the Passover Lamb. // With the death of the firstborn, Pharaoh sent Israel away from Egypt, only to later decide to chase them to the Red Sea. And of course, you know how God opened a way for the people through, but brought the waters back onto Pharaoh and his army. // The Exodus story demonstrated God’s authority and His willingness to act on behalf of His people, and it defined the relationship of God’s people with Him, as the introduction to the 10 Commandments shows us.
B. The Ten Commandments Identify Israel as the Recipients of God’s Grace (Ex 20:1–2).
- We often think of the 10 Commandments as the eternal and self-evident norms for human behavior, like they are the ethical equivalent of 2+2 in math. They just exist. // But before we can even get to the first command, we are confronted with the relational context for God’s commandments. // The 10 Commandments aren’t primarily about what God expects His people to do for Him, but with what He has already done for them.
- When God spoke through Moses to give the 10 Commandments, He reasserted His claim over His people by reminding them of the way He had acted on their behalf. // Ancient Near Eastern worldview — They were in His debt. // (Deuteronomy 4:32ff.) Nothing had ever happened like this before. THEREFORE, this event was monumental in shaping the identity of His people. // The Israelites’ identity wasn’t just in their genealogy (i.e., as descendants of Abraham), but as the people God had brought out of Egypt. And in fact, there was a mixed multitude (Abraham’s descendants and others).
C. The Ten Commandments Define the Appropriate Response to God’s Grace (Ex 20:2–17)
- Scripture consistently tells us that the freedom God gives to His people is not a freedom to do whatever they’d like to do. God liberates His people so they can offer Him their whole-hearted devotion. And the 10 Commandments define this whole-hearted devotion.
- The Ten Commandments begin with four commandments that have a vertical, and God-ward orientation.
- The final 6 commandments are the horizontal, community-oriented commandments.
- For Israel, there was no distinguishing between their “religious” life and their “social” life—as if what they did in their everyday life didn’t matter as long as they were in church on Sunday // The 10 Commandments show us that Israel’s appropriate response to God’s grace was a life wholly transformed to live for Him and others.
- And if Israel was going to receive God’s blessing and be a blessing to the world, it would be as they lived the life described in the 10 Commandments.
III. Application
A. God’s people are identified by their experience of His redemption.
a. OT — Exodus and keeping the law becomes the identifying marker of God’s people. It wasn’t just Abraham’s descendants, because the Law made provision for anyone to become part of the covenant community.
b. NOW, God’s people are defined by Jesus’ Death and Resurrection. (Titus 3:4–6; Eph 2:4–5) So, how can you tell a Christian from a non-Christian? In one sense, it’s only by their participation in the grace of God. Have they received the new life God promises to all who take hold of Christ in faith?
B. God’s people are identified by the life of worshipful obedience they offer Him in response.
a. OT — Ten Commandments were the guidelines of Israel’s response to God. To “love the Lord…with all heart, soul, strength”
b. What about now? When asked the greatest commandment, Jesus said Love the Lord & Love Neighbor This is to be the natural outworking of a heart that’s transformed. Just as an acorn planted becomes an oak tree, so too when God’s work of redemption takes root in our hearts, it gives growth to a life of worshipful obedience. So how can you tell a Christian from a non-Christian? Look at the life they’re living.
i. The Scriptures speak about it as bearing fruit (Jn 15:8; Rom 7:4; James 3:17). Are you bearing that fruit?
ii. Many Christians never discover the joy that comes from living according to God’s commands. They know their sins are forgiven, but they haven’t yet learned what it means “to—as we say around here—live for Jesus.” Because of that, their lives are not discernibly different from the people around them.
iii. God calls us, like He did with Israel, to recognize how great a salvation He has given us and to offer back to Him everything. This “Living for Jesus” means giving up our goals and dreams, ambitions, or aspirations, and looks to Him and says, “Lord show me your way. Make the path clear before me.” Have you ever said that to God? Do you need to say it again?