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Prayer and Providence: Part II Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Prayer and Providence: Part II”
Nehemiah 2:1-20
I. PRAYER, POSITION, & PETITION
II. PRACTICAL WISDOM AT WORK
III. DEALING WITH OPPOSITION
Prayer and Providence Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Prayer and Providence”
Nehemiah 1:1-11
I. INTRODUCTIONS AND CONTEXT
II. PRAYING TO MOVE GOD
A. Nehemiah prays to the God he knows.
B. Nehemiah prays with consistency and clarity.
C. Nehemiah prays based on God’s promises to his people.
III. PRAYING FOR GOD TO MOVE ME
A. We need perseverance in our praying.
B. We need partners to join us in praying.
C. We need perspective in our praying
D. We need to trust God’s providence in our praying.
Revival or Ruin: Part II Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Revival or Ruin: Part II”
Ezra 10:1-44
I. GODLY SORROW
II. HOPE FOR FORGIVENESS
III. COVENANT RENEWAL
IV. A SOLEMN SERIOUSNESS
V. THE NEED FOR DUE PROCESS
VI. A VERDICT RENDERED
The Birth of Deacon Ministry Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Birth of Deacon Ministry”Acts 6:1-7
I. CONFLICT WAS THREATENING THE INTERNAL UNITY OF THE CHURCH
A. Conversion doesn’t magically erase all of our prejudices
B. No church is safe from Satan’s attacks.
II. CONFLICT WAS ENDANGERING THE OUTWARD MISSION OF THE CHURCH
III. THE DEACON MINISTRY IS BORN
They were to choose men who were spiritually qualified
They were to choose men who were reputable in the community
They were to choose men who were competent to do the ministry
These men were appointed by the elders and the congregation for the task at hand
IV. THE RESULT: THE CHURCH ORGANIZED FOR EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MINISTRY
God's Revealed Word Collie Fox Download God’s Revealed Word
Psalm 19:7a
I. THE LAW OF THE LORD
II. IT IS PERFECT
III. IT REVIVES THE SOUL
Revival or Ruin Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Revival or Ruin”
Ezra 9:1-15
I. SIN, SHAME, AND SORROW
II. EZRA PRAYS FOR ISRAEL
A. Mediation
B. Confession
C. Reflection on God’s Grace
D. Reciting of the Charges
The Hand of the Lord: Part II Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Hand of the Lord: Part II”
Ezra 8:1-35
I. A GLIMMER OF HOPE
II. DEALING WITH MINISTRY HEADACHES
III. TRUSTING GOD ESPECIALLY WHEN IT’S HARD
IV. FAITHFULNESS, DISCIPLINE, AND INTEGRITY
The Hand of the LORD Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Hand of the LORD”
Ezra 7:1-28
I. THE HAND OF THE LORD ON EZRA.
A. Ezra’s Pedigree
B. Ezra’s Passion
C. Ezra’s Position
II. THE HAND OF THE LORD ON KING ARTAXERXES
The Power of God Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Power of God”
Ezra 5:1-6:22
I. THE POWER OF THE GOD’S WORD
II. A PROHIBITING PROVIDENCE
III. A PROSPEROUS PROVIDENCE
IV. THE RESTORED WORSHIP OF A REDEEMED PEOPLE
Obedience and Opposition Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Obedience and Opposition”
Ezra 4:1-24
I. SYNCRETISM OR SEPARATISM
II. GROWING AND UNRELENTING OPPOSITION
Small Beginnings Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Small Beginnings”
Ezra 3:1-13
I. FAITHFULNESS IN THE MIDST OF FEAR
II. WORSHIP IN THE MIDST OF REJOICING AND WEEPING
Records and Reasons to Hope Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Records and Reasons to Hope”
Ezra 2:1-70
I. GOD KNOWS HIS PEOPLE BY NAME
II. THE SUPREMACY OF WORSHIP
III. THE SUPREMACY OF GOD’S WORD OVER HIS PEOPLE
Promises, Providence, & Provision Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Promises, Providence, & Provision”
Ezra 1:1-11
I. GOD KEEPS EVERY PROMISE HE MAKES
II. GOD CAN USE WHOEVER HE WANTS TO ACCOMPLISH HIS WILL
III. GOD WILL PROVIDE EVERYTHING WE NEED TO ACCOMPLISH HIS WILL
Grace-Enabled, Joy-filled, Generosity Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Grace-Enabled, Joy-filled, Generosity”
2 Corinthians 8:1-15; 9:5-8
GTG Principles:
1. We are stewards of all that we have, but we are not owners.
2. Spiritual growth and generosity are inseparable in the life of the believer and the church.
3. Giving reveals our hearts and our priorities.
I. THE GRACE OF GOD AT WORK
1. Giving in light of God’s grace requires giving of oneself, not just giving money
2. Someone can give out of extreme poverty, and others can give out of abundant riches.
3. Jesus can have our money and not have our hearts. But, Jesus cannot have our hearts without also having everything else we have.
II. THE GRACE OF GOD IN JESUS
III. GRACE-ENABLED, JOY-FILLED GENEROSITY
1. Christians are to give voluntarily and willingly.
2. Christians are to give proportionately and fairly according to what you have.
3. Christians are to give reciprocally, cooperatively, and mutually with one another.
4. Christians are to give graciously, generously, and joyfully like Jesus.
Not Equal Gifts . . . But Equal Sacrifice Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Not Equal Gifts . . . But Equal Sacrifice”
John 6:1-14
1) We are stewards of all that we have, but we are not owners.
2) Spiritual growth and generosity are inseparable in the life of the believer and the church.
3) Giving reveals our hearts and our priorities.
I. A TEST FOR DISCIPLES
II. THE LESSON OF FAITH
III. SEEING AND EXPERIENCING THE PROVISION OF JESUS
Rich Toward God Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Rich Toward God”
Luke 12:13-21
GTG Principles:
· We are stewards of all that we have, but we are not owners.
· Spiritual growth and generosity are inseparable in the life of the believer and the church.
· Giving reveals our hearts and our priorities.
I. LIFE IS NOT FOUND IN YOUR POSSESSIONS
II. GOD HAS GIVEN YOU ALL THAT YOU HAVE
III. SELF-DECEPTION IS DANGEROUS
IV. LIFE IS SHORT AND UNCERTAIN
At Calvary Dr. Jacob Harris Download “At Calvary”
Luke 23:26-34
I. THE SEIZING OF SIMON
II. SORROWFUL SISTERS
III. UNSUSPECTED SALVATION
The Road to Calvary Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Road to Calvary”
Luke 10:1-12 - Luke 19:47
Pray for more laborers
This road, this ministry, is dangerous
I will provide everything that you need
I am already at work before you even get there
Expect rejection
Gauge your success rightly
Live fearlessly in light of knowing Me
Lessons for Disciples: Pt 2 Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Lessons for Disciples: Part 2”
Luke 9:49-62
I. THE NEED FOR OPENNESS AND PARTNERSHIP
II. THE NEED FOR MERCY, GRACE, AND PATIENCE
III. THE NEED TO COUNT THE COST
Lessons for Disciples Pt 1 Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Lessons for Disciples Pt. 1”
Luke 9:43b-62
I. THE NEED TO COUNT THE COST
II. THE NEED TO RECKON WITH ONGOING UNBELIEF
III. THE NEED FOR HUMILITYIV. THE NEED FOR OPENNESS AND PARTNERSHIP
V. THE NEED FOR MERCY, GRACE, AND PATIENCE
Going with Christ Part III Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Going with Christ: Part III”Acts 1:1-8
I. THE NATURE OF GOD’S KINGDOM AND OUR MISSION
II. GOD’S KINGDOM AND MISSION ARE SPIRITUAL
III. GOD’S KINGDOM AND MISSION ARE INTERNATIONAL, MULTI-ETHNIC, AND GLOBAL
IV. GOD’S KINGDOM AND MISSION SHOULD MATTER MOST IN OUR LIVES AND DECISIONS
V. GOD’S KINGDOM WILL ENDURE FOREVER, BUT OUR MISSION IS TEMPORARY
Going with Christ: Part II Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Going with Christ: Part II”
Matthew 28:18-20
I. COMMON OBJECTIONS OR EXCUSES FOR NOT SHARING JESUS
II. HOW TO START SHARING JESUS
A. Pray.
B. Rely on the Holy Spirit.
C. Be prepared.
D. Be intentional.
E. Be kind and sincere.
F. Be patient.
G. Share Jesus.
Going with Christ: Part I Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Going with Christ: Part I”
Matthew 28:18-20
I. THE GREAT COMMISSION
II. UNDERSTANDING EVANGELISM
III. HOW TO START
Growing in Christ: Part III Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Growing in Christ: Part III”
Ephesians 4:1-16
I. OUR CALLING AS A CHURCH
II. GROWING IN AND THROUGH OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Growing in Christ: Part II Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Growing in Christ: Part II
Colossians 3:1-17
I. DON’T BE DECEIVED BY THINGS THAT CANNOT HELP YOU GROW SPIRITUALLY
II. SET YOUR MIND ON CHRIST
III. PUT OFF THE OLD NATURE
IV. PUT ON CHRIST
Growing in Christ: Part I Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Growing in Christ: Part I”
Matthew 11:28-30 & John 15:1-5
I. LEARNING FROM CHRIST
II. ABIDING IN CHRIST
III. ABIDING IN HIS WORD
Knowing Jesus Part II Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Knowing Christ: Part II”
Romans 1-10
I. KNOW YOUR SPIRITUAL CONDITION APART FROM CHRIST
II. UNDERSTAND THE GRACIOUS PROVISION OF CHRIST
III. RESPOND TO GOD’S GRACIOUS CALL IN REPENTANCE AND FAITH
Knowing Christ Part I Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Knowing Christ: Part I”
Philippians 3:7–11
I. KNOWING GOD
II. KNOWING GOD THROUGH CHRIST
III. EVIDENCES OF KNOWING CHRIST
A. You have a new Lord
B. You have a new view of the world
C. You have a new love for Christ and others
D. You have new life and new desires
E. You have new courage, boldness, and power
God's Grace Has Not Run Out Lee Butler Download “God’s Grace Has Not Run Out”Exodus 17:1-7
I. GOD HAD LED HIS PEOPLE TO A CAMP WITH NO WATER
II. GOD’S PEOPLE DON’T TRUST GOD’S GUIDANCE
III. GOD’S GRACE HAS NOT RUN OUT
IV. MOSES MEMORIALIZES THEIR FAILURE/ NOT A DISNEY MOVIE
Bless the Lord, O My Soul Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Bless the Lord, O My Soul”
Psalm 103:1-5
I. THE CALL TO WORSHIP
II. THE CAUSE OF WORSHIP
A. The blessing and benefit of forgiveness.
B. The blessing and benefit of healing.
C. The blessing and benefit of redemption.
D. The blessing and benefit of covenant love and mercy.
E. The blessing and benefit of a satisfied and renewed soul.
Prince of Peace Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Prince of Peace”
Isaiah 96-7; Luke 2:8-20
I. THE LONGING FOR PEACE
II. THE ADVENT OF PEACE
The Songs of Christmas Dr. Roger Freeman Download “The Songs of Christmas” Luke 1-2
- The Song of Elizabeth
- “The Beatitude” Luke 1:42-45
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Praise to the Trinity- Numbers 6:24-26
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The Song of Mary
- “The Magnificat” Luke 1:47-55
- “O magnify the Lord with me” Psalm 34:3
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Hannah’s Song at Samuel’s birth- I Samuel 2:1-8
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The Song of Zacharias
- “The Benedictus” Luke 1:68-78- God has visited our earth!
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God is with us- “Emmanuel!"
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The Song of the Angels
- “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” Luke 2:13-14- Isaiah 40:5
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“Glory to God in the Highest"
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The Song of Simeon
- “Now let thy servant depart in peace.” Luke 2:29-32- Psalm116:15, II Corinthians 5:6-7
Why do we sing so confidently and joyfully at Christmas?
- The History of Christmas- Luke 2:1-3-“a decree from Caesar Augustus"
- The Prophesy of Christmas- Luke 2:4-“Bethlehem” - Micah 5:2
- The Mystery of Christmas-“being great with child.”- The Virgin Birth- Luke 2:5-6- Isaiah 7:14
- The Humanity of Christmas- Luke 2:7-8- “swaddling clothes…manger…no room for them in the inn…shepherds abiding in the field by night.” Luke is the Gospel of Christ’s humanity as well as His Diety.
- The Glory of Christmas
- Luke 2:10-14- The Angel’s Song- "The glory of the Lord has been revealed.”
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John 1:14-“And we beheld His glory, the glory of the only begotten of the Father full of grace and truth."
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The Deity of Christmas
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Luke 2:11- “Christ the Lord.” The Baby in the manger is God in the flesh!
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The Necessity of Christ
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“Unto you is born this day,.a Savior” Luke 2:11, 15-16
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We are lost sheep.
- We need a Savior and a Good Shepherd to save us from our sins and its penalties.
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The Baby in the manger was born to go the Cross and shed His blood for us and our sins. I Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 5:8, 6:23, 10:9-13
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When we become Christians and are saved, like Simeon, we are not only ready to live, but we are prepared to die.
- What greater gift could God give than His Son?
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives, and we shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Amen."
Abounding in Hope Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Abounding in Hope”
Romans 15:13
I. HOPE IN GOD’S PROMISES
II. THAT ARE FULFILLED IN CHRIST
III. THAT RESULTS IN PRAISE AND WORSHIP
The Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control Pt II Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Fruit of the Spirit Is Self-Control: Pt II”
Galatians 5:22; Luke 11:14-26; Mark 5:1-20
I. YOUR HEART IS AN IDOL MAKING FACTORY
II. WHATEVER YOU OBEY IS YOUR LORD
III. THE GOSPEL RESTORES TO US THE POWER OF SELF-CONTROL
The Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Fruit of the Spirit Is Self-Control”Galatians 5:22; Matthew 4:1-11; Matthew 26:36-46
I. DEFINING SELF-CONTROL
II. THE SELF-CONTROL OF JESUS
III. CULTIVATING SELF-CONTROL
A. Abide in Christ
B. Rely on his transforming grace
C. Consciously and actively choose a crucified life
D. Put sin to death by the Spirit
The Fruit of the Spirit Is Gentleness Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Fruit of the Spirit Is Gentleness”Galatians 5:22; Matthew 11:28-30; Matthew 12:20-21
I. DEFINING GENTLENESS
II. THE GENTLENESS OF JESUS.
III. CULTIVATING GENTLENESS
The Fruit of the Spirit Is Goodness Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Fruit of the Spirit Is Goodness”Galatians 5:22; Luke 12:35-48; Matthew 25:14-30
I. DEFINING FAITHFULNESS
II. THE FAITHFULNESS OF JESUS
III. CULTIVATING FAITHFULNESS
The Fruit of the Spirit is Goodness Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Fruit of the Spirit Is Goodness”Galatians 5:22; Mark 10:17-22
I. DEFINING GOODNESS
II. CULTIVATING GOODNESS
The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindnes pt 2 Download “The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness” pt 2
Galatians 5:22; Titus 34-7; Luke 6:32–36; Matthew 8:1-4
I. DEFINING KINDNESS
Kindness is Christlike love, grace, and mercy in action towards others whether or not they deserve it.
II. CULTIVATING KINDNESS
A. See the kindness of God in the gospel for you.
B. Pray for supernatural, Spirit-enabled kindness.
C. View people as Jesus views people.
D. Examine your motives in your deeds of kindness.
The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness pt 1 Download “The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness”Galatians 5:22; Titus 34-7; Luke 6:32–36; Matthew 8:1-4
I. DEFINING KINDNESS
II. CULTIVATING KINDNESS
The Fruit of the Spirit Is Patience Download “The Fruit of the Spirit is Patience”Galatians 5:22; Luke 9; Matthew 18; and James 5
I. DEFINING PATIENCE
II. CULTIVATING PATIENCE
The Fruit of the Spirit Is Peace Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace”
Galatians 5:16-25
I. THE PROMISE OF PEACE
II. CULTIVATING PEACE
The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy pt II Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy: Part II”
I. THE SUSTAINING OF JOY
A. Cultivate Joy through Worship
B. Cultivate Joy through Obedience
C. Cultivate Joy through Christian Community
D. Cultivate Joy through sufferingII. THE SHARING OF JOY
The Fruit of the Spirit Is Joy: Pt I Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy pt 1”
Galatians 5:22
I. THE SOURCE OF JOY
The Fruit of the Spirit is Love Dr. Jacob Harris Download “The Fruit of the Spirit is Love”
Galatians 5:22
I. THE SOURCE OF LOVE
I. LOVE FULFILLS THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH WE WERE MADE
III. LOVE IS GRACIOUS AND MERCIFUL
IV. LOVE SELFLESSLY MEETS THE NEEDS OF OTHERS
V. LOVE ACTS IN COURAGE
Living by the Spirit Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Living by the Spirit”
Galatians 5:16-25
I. LIVING BY THE SPIRIT
II. THE WORKS OF THE FLESH
How Can These Things Be Dr. Jacob Harris Download “How Can These Things Be?”John 3:1-15
I. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BORN AGAIN?
II. WHY DOESN’T NICODEMUS BELIEVE?
III. WHY DOES JESUS SPEAK THIS WAY?
IV. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BELIEVE ON JESUS?
Closing Doxology Dr. Jacob Harris Download “Closing Doxology”
Jude 24-25
I. GOD IS ABLE
II. GOD IS TO BE PRAISED
Either He Is or He Ain't Dennis Trull Download “Either He Is or He Ain’t”
I. The Working of God is Often Imperceptible
II. The Working of God is Redemptive
“This belief is the stubborn faith that there is no evil dark enough, that God somehow, someway, sometime cannot redeem, that no matter how dark it is, the darkness will not overcome the light.”
III. The Working of God is Progressive
“For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” (Phil. 2:13)
“Never doubt in the darkness what God has taught you in the light.”
“The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized with the lifetime of the opportunity.”
The Church’s Obligation To Support Missionaries Zack Newsome Download “The Church’s Obligation to Support Missionaries”3 John
- Prayer for the Beloved Gaius - 1:1-4
- Prayer of Intercession
- Prosperity
- Spiritual Health
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Physical Health
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Prayer of Praise for Walking in Truth
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Selflessness of Gaius - 1:5-8
- Commended for His Love & Hospitality
- Obligation to Continue Supporting Missionaries
- Who - Sent Ones
- What - Supports the Mission
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Why - Coworkers in Truth and No One Else Will
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Selfishness of Diotrephes - 1:9-10
- He Puts Himself First
- He Talks Wicked Nonsense
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He is Not Welcoming
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Imitate Gaius, Not Diotrephes; Support Demetrius - 1:11-12
“Contending for the Faith for the Sake of Others”
Jude 22-23
I. BE MERCIFUL TO THOSE WHO DOUBT
II. SAVE OTHERS BY SNATCHING THEM OUT OF THE FIRE
III. TO OTHERS SHOW MERCY WITH FEAR
“Persevering in the Faith”
Jude 21-23
KEEP YOURSELF IN THE LOVE OF GOD
First, keep yourself in the love of God by building yourself up in your most holy faith
Second, keep yourself in the love of God by praying in the Holy Spirit
Third, keep yourself in the love of God by waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ
“Identifying False Teachers”
Jude 17-19
I. FALSE TEACHERS CONFIRM AND CONTRADICT THE APOSTOLIC WORD THAT WE HAVE RECEIVED.
II. FALSE TEACHERS COMPROMISE WITH SIN
III. FALSE TEACHERS ACTIVELY CAUSE DIVISIONS
IV. FALSE TEACHERS CELEBRATE WORLDLINESS
V. FALSE TEACHERS ARE COMPLETELY DEVOID OF THE SPIRIT
“Jude the Preacher”
Jude 11-16
I. THREE REBELLIONS
II. THREE APPLICATIONS
III. A CLOSING ILLUSTRATION
“Judgment on False Teachers”
Jude 5-10
THE IMPORTANCE OF REMEMBERING
THREE EXAMPLES OF PAST JUDGMENT
THE IMPORTANCE OF HEEDING JUDE'S WARNING
“Contending for the Faith”
Jude 1-4
I. THE AUTHOR
II. THE AUDIENCE
III. THE AIM
IV. CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH
“The Wisdom of Death”
Ecclesiastes 7:1-6
I. WISDOM AND A GOOD NAME
II. LEARNING WISDOM FROM DEATH
III. DEATH AND THE GOSPEL
“Take Care How You Listen”
Luke 4:16-18
I. THE IMPORTANCE OF LISTENING
II. LISTENING AND THE CONDITION OF OUR HEARTS
III. HOW TO TAKE CARE OF HOW YOU LISTEN
A. Prepare your heart and mind and soul to receive God’s Word each week
B. Listen carefully and intently with your heart and your head.
C. Listen for the purpose of obeying Christ.
“Resurrection and Restoration”
John 21:1-13
I. RESTORATION AND CONFRONTING SIN
II. RESTORATION AND REPENTANCE
III. RESTORATION AND RECOMMISSIONING
“Contentment”
Philippians 4:10-13
I. CONTENTMENT: The inward state of perpetual joy, peace, gentleness, and strength in every moment regardless of our circumstances|
II. Contentment is completely free from dependence on circumstances
III. KEY: Contentment does not come from independence but from total dependence on Christ
“Dealing with Doubts”
John 20:24-31
I. THE POWERFUL ROOTS OF DOUBT & UNBELIEF
II. THE CONFESSION AND CONVICTION OF FAITH
III. THE INVITATION OF FAITH
“Who Is This Jesus”
John 1:1; 26-34; 10:14-18; 19:1-16; 20:1-23
I. THE LAMB OF GOD
II. THE GOOD SHEPHERD
III. THE KING OF ISRAEL
IV. THE RESURRECTED LORD OF ALL
“Questioning the Authority of Jesus”
Matthew 21:23-27; 22:15-22; 22:23-33; 22:41-45
I. THE QUESTION OF JESUS’ AUTHORITY
II. THE AUTHORITY OF ROME VS THE AUTHORITY OF GOD
III. THE AUTHORITY OF GOD’S WORD
IV. THE AUTHORITY OF GOD’S MESSIAH
“The Authority of Jesus”
Matthew 7:28-9:26
I. JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER DEFILEMENT
II. JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER DISEASE
III. JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER NATURE
IV. JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER DEMONS
V. JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER SIN
VI. JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER DEATH
“Beware of False Confessions”
Matthew 7:21-27
I. A MERE CONFESSION OF CHRIST IS INSUFFICIENT
II. MIGHTY WORKS OF MINISTRY AND GOOD DEEDS ARE NOT PROOF OF KNOWING CHRIST
III. THE CENTRALITY AND SUPREMACY OF JESUS
IV. THE FOUNDATION MUST HOLD ON THE LAST DAY
“Beware of False Prophets”
Matthew 7:15-20
I. FALSE PROPHETS ARE PRESENT AND ACTIVE
II. FALSE PROPHETS ARE DECEPTIVE
III. FALSE PROPHETS ARE DANGEROUS AND DEADLY
IV. FALSE PROPHETS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY THEIR FRUIT
“The Choice Before You”
Matthew 7:13-14
I. TWO GATES
II. TWO PATHS
III. TWO DESTINATIONS
IV. TWO CROWDS
“Asking, Seeking, & Knocking”
Matthew 7:7-11
I. PROMISES IN PRAYER
II. PRESUPPOSITIONS IN PRAYER
“Do Not Judge”
Matthew 7:1-6
I. UNLIKE GOD, WE ARE NOT TO JUDGE
II. UNLIKE OTHERS, WE ARE NOT TO BE HYPOCRITES
III. WE ARE TO BE BROTHERS AND SISTERS
IV. WE ARE TO USE PROPER DISCERNMENT AND DISCRETION AS WE SHARE THE GOSPEL
Freedom in ChristRomans 8:1-4; 31-39; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21
I. In Jesus, there is freedom from sin and death.
II. In providing for our freedom, God expresses His amazing grace.
III. When you experience justification, you are set free from the penalty of sin.
IV. Our freedom in Christ empowers a Spirit-led life.
V. As we are being sanctified, we are set free from the power of sin in our lives.
A. Gospel Truth: God is for us.
B. Gospel Truth: God gives us our value.
C. Gospel Truth: God loves you with an unending love.
VI. When glorification occurs, we are set free from the presence of sin.
“Do Not Be Anxious”
Matthew 6:25-34
I. ANXIETY IN RELATION TO OUR MASTER
II. THE LIES OF ANXIETY AND WORRY
III. THE FIGHT OF FAITH
“Living for Eternity”
Matthew 6:10-24
I. TWO TREASURES
II. TWO CONDITIONS
III. TWO MASTERS
“The Christian and Prayer”
Matthew 6:5-15
I. OUR PROMISE IN PRAYER
II. OUR POSITION IN PRAYER
III. OUR PRIORITIES IN PRAYER
IV. OUR PETITIONS IN PRAYER
“The Christian & Sincere Religious Practices”
Matthew 6:1-8 & 16-18
I. PRACTICAL PIETY AND PRACTICAL RIGHTEOUSNESS
II. THE DANGER OF SELF-EXALTATION
III. THE REWARD OF THE FATHER
“The Christian and Loving Our Enemies”
Matthew 5:43-48
I. THE DANGER OF SINFUL, SELF-JUSTIFICATION
II. THE DIVINE TEACHING
III. THE HEART OF GOD
IV. THE MARK OF AUTHENTIC CHRISTIANITY
“The Perfected Kingdom: The King Returns and Reigns”
Revelation 21-22
I. THE KING RETURNS
II. THE KING REIGNS
III. THE KING RESTORES
IV. THE KING RECEIVES
“The Proclaimed Kingdom: Taking the Gospel to All Peoples and Nations”Acts 1:1-11
I. THE NEW COVENANT AGE OF THE SPIRIT
II. THE NEW COVENANT AGE OF THE GREAT COMMISSION
“The Present Kingdom: The King Is Here”
Mark 1:14
I. THE TIME IS FULFILLED
II. THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND
III. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL
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Jeremiah 31:31-34
I. THE PROMISED KINGDOM
II. THE PARTIAL KINGDOM
III. THE PROPHESIED KINGDOM
“The Perished Kingdom: Our Need of God’s King”
Genesis 1-3
I. CREATION AND THE KINGDOM
II. SIN AND THE FALL
III. OUR NEED OF GOD’S KING AND GOD’S SALVATION
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Ephesians 5:22-33
Definition of Biblical Stewardship: Utilizing and managing all of God’s provided resources for his glory and the benefit of creation.
I. THE MEANING OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE
II. REFLECTING CHRIST IN OUR MARRIAGES
“The Christian and Our Oaths”
Matthew 5:33-37
I. THE OLD TESTAMENT AND OATHS
II. THE ISSUE AT HAND IN MATTHEW
III. IMPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
“The Christians and Our Passions”
Matthew 5:21-30
I. ANGER AND MURDER
II. LUST AND ADULTERY
“Christ, the Christian, and the Law”
Matthew 5:17-20
I. CHRIST’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE LAW
II. A CHRISTIAN’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE LAW AND RIGHTEOUSNESS
“The Beatitudes: Part VI”
Matthew 5:10-12
I. THE REASON FOR PERSECUTION
II. FOLLOWING JESUS MEANS BEING WILLING TO SUFFER LIKE HIM
III. CHRISTIANS CAN FACE PERSECUTION WITH JOY AND HOPE
“The Beatitudes: Part V”
Matthew 5:9
I. PEACEMAKING AS A BIBLICAL CONCEPT
II. GOD OFFERS PEACE THROUGH CHRIST
III. PEACEMAKING IN RELATION TO CHRIST’S KINGDOM
“The Beatitudes: Part IV”
Matthew 5:8
I. WHAT DOES JESUS MEAN BY PURE IN HEART?
II. HOW DO WE RECEIVE THIS PURE HEART?
III. WHAT IS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BEING PURE IN HEART AND SEEING GOD?
“The Beatitudes: Part II”
Matthew 5:5-6
I. BLESSED ARE THE MEEK
II. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS
“Beatitudes: Part 1”
Matthew 5:1-4
I. BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT
II. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN
“The Sovereignty of God and Living Wisely”
Proverbs 16:1-6
GOD IS SOVEREIGN OVER ALL THINGS
GOD WILL SOVEREIGNLY DEAL WITH EVIL
GOD WILL SOVEREIGNLY SAVE ACCORDING TO HIS GOSPEL
“The Wisdom of Generosity”
Proverbs 11:24-28
I. THE FOLLY OF GREED, COVETOUSNESS, AND CLOSED-HEARTEDNESS
II. THE BLESSINGS OF GENEROSITY
“The Wisdom of Working Diligently”
Proverbs 6:6-11
I. GOD CREATED US TO WORK DILIGENTLY
II. WORKING DILIGENTLY BEGINS WITH DISCIPLINE
III. WORKING DILIGENTLY MEANS PLANNING AHEAD
IV. WORKING DILIGENTLY REQUIRES AVOIDING PITFALLS
V. GOD BLESSES WORKING DILIGENTLY
“Wisely Dealing with Temptation”
Proverbs 4:10-27
I. TEMPTATION IS A DAILY PART OF OUR BROKEN WORLD
II. TEMPTATION MUST BE INTENTIONALLY AVOIDED
III. PRACTICALLY DEALING WITH TEMPTATION
A. Be spiritually prepared and prayed up
B. Know your fighter verses
C. Know your own tendencies towards sin
D. Avoid entering the arena of your temptation
E. Lean on spiritually mature brothers and sisters who love you
F. Starve your sinful desires to death and replace them with greater affections for Jesus
G. Fall on Jesus
“The Folly of Pride and the Wisdom of Humility”
Proverbs 3
I. GOD HATES AND PUNISHES PRIDE
II. GOD GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE
III. PRACTICAL, EVERYDAY HUMILITY
“The Turning Point”
Ruth 1:6-18
I. A PICTURE OF UNEXPECTED GRACE
II. A PICTURE OF UNFOLDING PROVIDENCE
III. A PICTURE OF UNLIKELY CONVERSION
“The Wisdom of Trusting the Lord”
Proverbs 3:1-12
I. THE WISDOM OF TRUSTING THE LORD
II. THE WISDOM OF TRUSTING GOD COMPLETELY
III. THE WISDOM OF TRUSTING GOD PRACTICALLY
“Wisdom for Parents”
Proverbs 1:8-19
I. WISE PARENTS INTENTIONALLY STEWARD THEIR GOD-GIVEN RESPONSIBILITIES
II. WISE PARENTS GUIDE AND GUARD THE PATHS OF THEIR CHILDREN
III. WISE PARENTS DISCIPLINE THEIR CHILDREN TO LIVE RIGHTLY BEFORE GOD AND MEN
“The Value and Blessing of Wisdom”
Proverbs 2:1-22 & 3:13-18
I. AN INVITATION TO WISDOM
II. THE RESULTS OF WISDOM
III. THE BLESSINGS OF WISDOM
“The Beginning of Wisdom”
Proverbs 1:1-7
I. WISDOM IN KNOWING CORRECTION AND UNDERSTANDING
II. WISDOM IN COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY
III. WISDOM IS TO BE HANDED DOWN TO THE NEXT GENERATION
IV. WISDOM BEGETS WISDOM
V. THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM
“Final Reassurances”
1 John 5:13-20
I. REASSURANCE OF ETERNAL LIFE
II. REASSURANCE IN PRAYER
III. REASSURANCE OF CHRIST’S PROTECTION
“Testimony and Assurance”I John 5:6-12
I. HISTORICAL TESTIMONY
II. THE TESTIMONY OF THE SPIRIT
III. THE TESTIMONY OF THE FATHER
IV. PERSONAL TESTIMONY
“Overcoming the World”
I John 5:1-15
I. TEST 1: BELIEF
II. TEST 2: LOVE
III. TEST 3: OBEDIENCE
IV.RESULT: OVERCOMING THE WORLD
“God Is Love”
1 John 4:7-21
I. THE COMMAND TO LOVE
II. THE SOURCE OF LOVE
III. LOVE AND JUDGMENT
IV. ABIDING IN LOVE
“Test the Spirits”
1 John 4:1-6
I. A CLEAR WARNING
II. A SPIRITUAL TEST
III. APOSTOLIC ASSURANCE
“Loving One Another & Spiritual Confidence”
1 John 3:18-24
I. CONFIDENCE OF OUR HEARTS
II. CONFIDENCE IN PRAYER
III. CONFIDENCE OF OBEDIENT FAITH
IV. CONFIDENCE OF GOD’S PRESENCE
“Loving One Another”
1 John 3:10-24
I. LOVING ONE ANOTHER AND THE GOSPEL
II. LOVING ONE ANOTHER AND THE ASSURANCE OF SPIRITUAL LIFE
III. LOVING ONE ANOTHER AS CHRIST LOVES US
IV. LOVING ONE ANOTHER AND SPIRITUAL CONFIDENCE
“Identity, Hope, and Fruit: Part 2”
1 John 3:4-10
I. THE SERIOUSNESS OF SIN
II. THE PURPOSE OF CHRIST
III. THE PRACTICES OF GOD’S CHILDREN
“A Warning about Being Deceived”
1 John 2:18-27
I. HOW TO RECOGNIZE ANTICHRISTS
A. In relation to Christian beliefs
B. In relation to Christian fellowshipII. HOW TO AVOID BEING DECEIVED
A. Let the gospel abide in you
B. Let the Holy Spirit abide in you and keep you in the truth
“Assurance and Obedience: Part 2”
1 John 2:12-17
I. THE ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
II. THE ASSURANCE OF KNOWING CHRIST AND THE FATHER
III. THE ASSURANCE OF OVERCOMING THE EVIL ONE
IV. THE ASSURANCE OF DOING GOD’S WILL
“Assurance and Obedience”
1 John 2:3-11
I. ASSURANCE COMES FROM KNOWING WHO CHRIST IS AND WHAT CHRIST HAS DONE
II. ASSURANCE COMES FROM OBEYING CHRIST AS LORD
A. Knowing Christ brings you into a new relationship with his commandments
B. Keeping Christ’s commandments is the completion or fruit of loving God
C. Abiding in Christ means to live and act as Christ lived and actedIII. ASSURANCE COMES FROM LOVING AND FELLOWSHIPPING WITH OTHER BELIEVERS
“We Have an Advocate”
1 John 2:1-2
I. THE CALL TO CHRISTLIKENESS
II. CHRIST OUR ADVOCATE
III. CHRIST OUR ATONEMENT
“Walk in the Light”
1 John 1:5-11
I. GOD IS LIGHT
II. A NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH SIN AND DARKNESS
III. WALKING IN THE LIGHT
“Concerning the Word of Life”
1 John 1:1-4
I. THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF LIFE
II. FOR THE PURPOSE OF FELLOWSHIP AND JOY
“The Gospel According to Isaiah”
Isaiah 55:1-9
I. A GRACIOUS INVITATION
II. A CLEAR COMMAND
III. A GOSPEL PROMISE
“Soul Care”
Psalm 42
I. WHAT CAN AFFECT OUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH?
A. A lack of spiritual fellowship with other believers
B. Physical and mental struggles
C. Relational conflict and external pressures
D. God himself can put you into situations and circumstances that strain your spiritual healthE. Our own
natural disposition can be one of spiritual struggle and depression
F. Unrepentant sin can affect our spiritual health
II. WHAT CAN WE DO TO STRENGTHEN OUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH?
A. Fight for spiritual nourishment and delight in God
B. Examine your soul and ask yourself hard questions
C. Speak truth to yourself in the midst of your struggles
“The Expulsive Power of a Higher Affection”
1 John 2:15-16
I. NO ONE SINS OUT OF DUTY OR NECESSITY.
II. OUR HEARTS DO NOT ALLOW A VOID.
III. SINFUL AFFECTIONS MUST BE FOUGHT WITH GREATER AFFECTIONS FOR CHRIST.
“The Gospel Changes Everything”
1 Peter 2:1-3
I. THE GOSPEL CHANGES EVERYTHING
II. SO, CLING TO THE GOSPEL, AND GET TO THE BOTTOM OF YOUR DESIRES
Lift Up Your Eyes for Your Redemption Draws Near
Luke 21:25-36
I. LET US BE PEOPLE SURE OF THE LORD’S COMING
II. LET US BE PEOPLE SANCTIFIED FOR THE LORD’S COMING
III. LET US BE PEOPLE READY TO STAND BEFORE THE LORD
Lift Up Your Eyes and See the Harvest
John 4:31-38
I. JESUS SEES THE WILL AND WORK OF GOD AS HIS PURPOSE
II. JESUS SEES THE FIELDS ARE READY FOR HARVEST
III. JESUS SEES HIS DISCIPLES AT WORK WITH HIM IN THE FIELDS
“Lift Up Your Eyes in Worship”Luke 2:1-21
I. ADVENT IN A ROMAN CONTEXT
II. ADVENT AND THE WORSHIP OF HEAVEN
III. ADVENT AND THE WORSHIP OF ALL PEOPLES
“Lift Up Your Eyes and See God’s Salvation”
Luke 2:22-39
I. LOOKING AND WAITING FOR GOD’S PROMISED MESSIAH
II. LOOKING AND WAITING FOR GOD’S SALVATION
LIFT UP YOUR EYES ...and Behold Jesus
2 Corinthian 3:18
I. A NEW AND BETTER COVENANT
II. BEHOLDING AND BECOMING
“Stewarding Our Witness”
Acts 1:6-11
Definition of biblical stewardship:
Utilizing and managing all of God’s provided resources for his glory and the benefit of creation
I. JESUS HAS GIVEN YOU POWER TO BE A WITNESS
II. JESUS HAS GIVEN YOU AN IDENTITY AS A WITNESS
III. JESUS HAS GIVEN YOU THE GOAL FOR WITNESSING
IV. JESUS HAS GIVEN YOU HOPE AND URGENCY FOR WITNESSING
V. PRACTICAL ISSUES IN STEWARDING OUR WITNESS
A. Love Jesus, trust Jesus, and obey Jesus on this issue
B. Pray for opportunities to share Jesus
C. Be ready to give an answer for the hope within you
D. Do ordinary things with gospel intentionality
E. Go with good news to share
“The High Priestly Prayer: Part 3”John 17:20-26
I. JESUS PRAYS FOR THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH
II. JESUS PRAYS FOR THE GLORY OF THE CHURCH
III. JESUS PRAYS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE CHURCH
“The High Priestly Prayer: Part 2”John 17:6-19
I. THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM CHRIST PRAYS
II. THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH CHRIST PRAYS
A. Jesus prays that his disciples will be kept and protected
B. Jesus prays that his disciples will be unified and filled with his joy
C. Jesus prays that his disciples would be sanctified and sent on his mission
“The High Priestly Prayer: Part 1”John 17:1-5
I. THE GLORIFICATION OF THE FATHER AND SON AT THE CROSS
II. THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF HIS MISSION THROUGH THE CROSS
III. HIS EXALTATION OF AFTER THE CROSS
“I Am the True Vine”John 15:1-11
I. “I AM THE TRUE VINE”
II. THE FATHER IS THE VINEDRESSER
III. JESUS’ DISCIPLES ARE THE BRANCHES
“I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”John 14:1-27
I. JESUS PREPARES HIS DISCIPLES FOR HIS DEPARTURE
II. JESUS COMFORTS HIS DISCIPLES
III. "I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE”
“Celebrating Jesus”Revelation 1:4-7
I. We honor the person of Jesus.
II. We celebrate the work of Jesus.
III. We rejoice in the promised return of Jesus.
“I Am the Resurrection and the Life”John 10:1-44
I. THE INTENTIONS OF JESUS
II. “I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE”
III. THE COMPASSION AND POWER OF JESUS
“The Body of Christ as Burden Bearers”
Galatians 6:2
I. THE MEANING OF BEARING ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS (6:1)
II. THE EFFECT OF BURDEN BEARING
III. THE HINDRANCES TO BURDEN BEARING
IV. THE IMPERATIVE OF BURDEN BEARING (6:2)
“I Am the Good Shepherd”John 10:1-30
I. THE GOOD SHEPHERD IS SENT BY THE FATHER
II. THE GOOD SHEPHERD CALLS HIS SHEEP BY NAME AND LEADS THEM
III. THE GOOD SHEPHERD LAYS DOWN HIS LIFE FOR THE SHEEP
IV. THE GOOD SHEPHERD BRINGS IN ALL OF HIS SHEEP TOGETHER
V. THE GOOD SHEPHERD GIVES HIS SHEEP LIFE
“I Am the Door of the Sheep”John 9:35-10:10
I. THE CONTRAST OF FAITH AND UNBELIEF
II. THE JUDGMENT OF THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS
III. “I AM THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP”
“I Am the Light of the World”
John 7:1-13 & 8:12-59
I. JESUS REVEALS HIMSELF ON HIS OWN TERMS
II. "I AM THE LIGHTOF THE WORLD"
III. THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN DARKNESS
“I Am the Bread of Life”John 6:25-59
I. THE DANGER OF LOOKING FOR A MATERIALISTIC SAVIOR
II. JESUS CALLS US TO FAITH IN HIM
III. JESUS CHALLENGES UNBELIEF
“David as the Psalmist of Israel”2 Samuel 22-23:7
I. A GOD WORTHY OF WORSHIP
II. A GOD WHO PROTECTS HIS PEOPLE
III. A GOD WHO IMPUTES RIGHTEOUSNESS
IV. A GOD WHO STRENGTHENS HIS PEOPLE
V. A GOD WHO RULES OVER ALL THINGS FOR HIS OWN GLORY
“David as Leader of Israel’s Armies”2 Samuel 21:15-22 & 23:8-37
I. GOD’S KINGDOM WILL BE PROTECTED
II. GOD’S ENEMIES WILL MEET THEIR END
III. GOD WORKS THROUGH THE MEANS OF HIS SERVANTS
IV. GOD HONORS THOSE THAT HONOR HIS KING
V. GOD’S KINGDOM WILL BE BUILT ON GOD’S GRACE
“Covenant Breaking and Covenant Mercy”2 Samuel 21:1-22 & 24:1-25
I. SIN BRINGS DIVINE JUDGMENT
II. ATONEMENT IS NECESSARY AND HORRIFIC
III. GOD’S COVENANT MERCY IS OUR ONLY HOPE
“Kingdom Instability”2 Samuel 20:1-26
I. KINGDOM SUBVERSION
II. KINGDOM SADNESS
III. KINGDOM INSUBORDINATION
IV. KINGDOM SHREWDNESS
“The Return of the King”2 Samuel 19:9-19:43
I. THE KINGDOM IN CRISIS
II. THE COMPLEXITY OF REPENTANCE
III. THE CONFIDENCE OF GRACE
IV. THE CONTENTMENT OF FAITHFULNESS
V. THE CRACKING OF THE KINGDOM
“When Justice Triumphs Over Love”2 Samuel 18:1-19:8
I. THE COMPLEXITY OF WAR
I. THE COMPLEXITY OF JUSTICE
III. THE COMPLEXITY OF THE GOSPEL
IV. THE COMPLEXITY OF GRIEF
“God’s Purposes in the Presence of Enemies: Part 3”
2 Samuel 16:15-17:29
I. THE ARRIVAL OF GOD’S ENEMIES AND DAVID’S FRIEND
II. THE UNKNOWING FULFILLMENT OF GOD’S WORD
III. THE HIDDEN PROVIDENCE OF GOD
IV. THE PRACTICAL PROVIDENCE OF GOD
“God’s Purposes in the Presence of Enemies: Part 2”
Psalm 3
I. DAVID’S PLIGHT
II. DAVID’S PROMISE
III. DAVID’S PROTECTION
IV. DAVID’S PLEA
“God’s Purposes in the Presence of Enemies: Part 1"2 Samuel 16:1-14
I. ZIBA TAKES ADVANTAGE
II. SHIMEI TAKES VENGEANCE
III. DAVID TAKES PERSPECTIVE
“Faith in Crisis”2 Samuel 15:13-37
I. FAITH TRUSTS GOD NOT KNOWING THE OUTCOME
II. FAITH EMBRACES THE GIFTS GOD PROVIDES
III. FAITH RESTS IN THE WILL OF GOD
IV. FAITH USES THE MEANS THAT GOD PROVIDES
“Absalom’s Rebellion”2 Samuel 15:1-12
I. A REBELLIOUS HEART DESIRES WORLDLY SIGNIFICANCE AND STANDING
II. A REBELLIOUS HEART MANIPULATES PEOPLE FOR ITS OWN PURPOSES
III. A REBELLIOUS HEART MASKS ITS SIN IN SPIRITUALITY
IV. A REBELLIOUS HEART IS DECEITFUL AND TREACHEROUS
“The Intentions of Man and the Intentions of God”2 Samuel 14:1-33
I. THE MANIPULATION OF JOAB
II. THE MANIPULATION OF ABSALOM
“Consequences and Ungodliness”2 Samuel 13:1-39
I. UNGODLY PASSION OF AMNON
II. UNGODLY WISDOM OF JONADAB
III. UNGODLY ANGER OF DAVID
IV. UNGODLY VENGEANCE OF ABSALOM
“The Gospel According to Samuel”2 Samuel 12:1-23
I. THE CONFRONTATION OF NATHAN
II. THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN
III. THE CONFESSION OF DAVID
IV. THE CHARACTER OF GOD
“The Ten Commandments of Genesis 1”
Genesis 1:1-31
I. Commandment of Light that we might see.
II. Commandment of Air to breathe.
III. Commandment of Ground on which to stand.
IV. Commandment of the Trees to provide and purify.
V. Commandment of Time to give Order to our daily lives.
VI. Commandment of Fish and Fowl.
VII. Commandment of Animals, Cattle and Farms.
VIII. Commandment of You in the Image of God.
IX. Commandment of You with the Blessings of God.
X. Commandment of You with every Provision from God.
“The Fall of a King”2 Samuel 11:1-27
I. DAVID THE ADULTERER
II. DAVID THE DECEIVER
III. DAVID THE MURDERER
IV. DAVID AND GOD’S JUDGMENT
“Refusing the Kindness of God’s King”2 Samuel 10:1-19
I. THE KINDNESS OF GOD’S KING
II. THE REJECTION OF DAVID’S KINDNESS
III. THE FOLLY OF PROVOKING GOD’S KING
IV. THE FOLLY OF DOUBLING DOWN ON PRIDE
“Resurrection Hope, Suffering, and Mission”Acts 4:1-12
I. RESURRECTION HOPE IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION
II. THE UNDENIABLE POWER OF JESUS
III. THE ABSOLUTE EXCLUSIVITY OF JESUS
“Covenant Kindness”2 Samuel 9:1-12
I. THE PROMISE OF THE COVENANT
II. THE PROVISION OF THE COVENANT
“Pattern of the Kingdom”2 Samuel 8:1-18
I. CONQUEST AND REST
II. THE RULE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
“The Lord’s Covenant with David: Part 3”2 Samuel 7:18-29
I. SOVEREIGN IN GRACE
II. SOVEREIGN IN REDEMPTION
III. SOVEREIGN IN PRAYER
“The Lord’s Covenant with David: Part 2”2 Samuel 7:8-17
I. THE LORD’S SOVEREIGN GRACE IN DAVID’S LIFE
II. THE LORD’S SOVEREIGN GRACE OVER DAVID'S AND ISRAEL’S FUTURE
III. THE LORD’S SOVEREIGN PROMISE TO DAVID AND HIS PEOPLE
“The Lord’s Covenant with David: Part 1”2 Samuel 7:1-7
I. DAVID’S ASSESSMENT AND DESIRE
II. GOD’S ASSESSMENT AND DESIRE
“Fear, Joy, Blessing, & Shame”2 Samuel 6:12-23
I. THE CELEBRATION OF GOD’S PRESENCE
II. THE BLESSING OF GOD’S KING
III. A TALE OF TWO KINGDOMS
“Who Is Able to Stand before the Lord?”2 Samuel 6:1-11
I. THE NEED OF GOD’S PRESENCE
II. THE DANGER OF GOD’S PRESENCE
III. THE BLESSING OF GOD’S PRESENCE
What does it mean to walk in the light?
1 John 1
1)The Word of Life stays the same. - The Gospel has never changed.
2) The Word of Life stands the test of time.
3) The Word of Life is to be shared.
4) The Word of Life supplies our joy. - We obtain joy by coming to know Jesus and His gospel.
I. Joy - A lasting emotion that comes from the choice to confidently trust that God will fulfill His promises.
II. Our joy doesn’t come from our knowledge of our direction or our earthly destination. Our joy comes from acknowledging our spiritual position when we place our faith in Christ Jesus.
III. God is light.
IV. “Am I walking in light or darkness right now?”
V. How can we practically live in the light?
1) Practice fellowship with God and others.
2) Practice confession of sin.
3) Practice proclaiming truth.
“The Lord Establishes David as King”2 Samuel 5:1-25
I. THE LORD KEEPS HIS PROMISE TO DAVID
II. THE LORD KEEPS HIS PROMISE TO ABRAHAM THROUGH DAVID
III. THE LORD ESTABLISHES DAVID AMONG THE NATIONS FOR THE SAKE OF HIS PEOPLE
IV. THE LORD BLESSES DAVID DESPITE HIS BLIND SPOTS
V. THE LORD PROTECTS HIS PEOPLE THROUGH DAVID
“Power and Politics: Part II”2 Samuel 4:1-12
I. THE DISINTEGRATING OF ISHBOSTHETH’S KINGDOM
II. THE DEATH OF KING ISHBOSHETH
III. THE DELIVERY OF THE NEWS TO DAVID
IV. THE DETERMINATION THAT JUSTICE BE DONE
“Politics and Power”2 Samuel 2:12-3:39
I. RESISTING GOD’S KINGDOM
II. MANIPULATING GOD’S KINGDOM
III. BRINGING SHAME ON GOD’S KINGDOM
“David Is Appointed King over Judah”
2 Samuel 2:1-11
I. A COVENANTAL KINGDOM
II. A COMPASSIONATE KINGDOM
III. A KINGDOM IN CONFLICT
“Wonder and Worship”
Romans 11:33-36
I. ASTONISHMENT AND WONDER IN THE LIGHT OF GOD
II. A HUMBLING INQUIRY
III. THE THEOLOGICAL BASIS OF WORSHIP
IV. A GLORIOUS CONCLUSION
“Spiritual Check-Up”
Matthew 7:13-27
I. CHECK YOUR PATH
II. CHECK YOUR FRUIT
III. CHECK YOUR FOUNDATION
“The Hope of All Things being Made New”
Revelation 21:1-8
I. THERE WILL BE NO MORE CAUSES OF SIN, UNRIGHTEOUSNESS, INJUSTICE
II. THERE WILL BE NO MORE CURSE
III. THERE WILL BE NO MORE SADNESS, SUFFERING, OR SORROW
IV. THERE WILL BE UNRESTRICTED AND UNRESTRAINED ACCESS TO CHRIST AND THE FATHER
V. THERE WILL BE UNCEASING WORSHIP, JOY, AND DELIGHT FOREVER
VI. UNTIL THAT DAY, CHRIST IS MAKING US NEW NOW.
“The Hope of Home”
I. THE IDEA OF HOME
II. OUR LONGING FOR HOME
III. THE HOPE OF HOME
A. Jesus comes to bring home to us
B. Jesus welcomes us home through the gospel
C. Home is a promised reward of the gospel
D. Home is a present reality in Christ
E. One day, Jesus will bring us home
“The Hope of Forgiveness”
Hebrews 9:26b-28
I. THE UNIVERSAL NEED OF FORGIVENESS DUE TO SIN
II. THE GRACIOUS PROVISION OF FORGIVENESS IN CHRIST
III. THE NECESSITY OF PERSONAL FAITH IN CHRIST
“The Hope of Advent”
Romans 15:8-13
I. THE PATIENCE OF HOPE
II. THE PURPOSE OF HOPE
III. THE POWER OF HOPE
“Thank God for Do-Overs”
John 21:1-19
I. Jesus Calls the Disciples
II. Peter Denies Jesus Three Times
III. “Follow Me”
“The Grace and Glory of Adoption”Romans 8:14-17
I. SPIRITUAL ADOPTION GIVES US A NEW IDENTITY IN CHRIST
II. SPIRITUAL ADOPTION GRANTS US ACCESS AND INTIMACY WITH THE FATHER
III. SPIRITUAL ADOPTION GUARANTEES AN INHERITANCE
“Unless the Lord Builds the House”
Psalm 127
I. The uselessness of human self-sufficiency and effort
II. The blessing of divine gifts.
“The Need of Personal Faith in Jesus”Matthew 11:25-30
I. THE SAVING KNOWLEDGE OF GOD IS HIDDEN FROM THE WORLD - v. 25-26a.
II. THE ABSOLUTE CONNECTION OF KNOWING JESUS AND KNOWING THE FATHER - vv. 26b-27.
III. JESUS ALONE REVEALS THE FATHER AND INVITES US TO KNOW THE FATHER THROUGH HIM - vv. 28-30.
“The Spiritual Habit of Sharing the Gospel”John 20:19-22
I. JESUS CAME TO SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH OTHERS.
II. JESUS EXPECTS HIS DISCIPLES TO FOLLOW HIS EXAMPLE OF GOSPEL SHARING.
III. JESUS CONTINUES TO SEND US TO SHARE THE GOSPEL.
IV. JESUS EMPOWERS HIS DISCIPLES FOR SHARING THE GOSPEL THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT
“The Spiritual Habit of Stewardship”
A definition of biblical stewardship: Utilizing and managing all of God’s provided resources for his glory and the benefit of creation – “The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it" (Psalm 24:1).
I. JESUS STEWARDED HIS TIME
II. JESUS STEWARDED HIS RESPONSIBILITIES AS A JEWISH CITIZEN
III. JESUS STEWARDED HIS RELIGIOUS OBLIGATIONS
IV. JESUS STEWARDED HIS CALLING AND MINISTRY
“The Spiritual Habit of Fasting”Matthew 6:16-18 & 9:14-17
I. THE MEANING OF FASTING
II. THE TYPES OF BIBLICAL FASTS
III. JESUS’ TEACHING ON FASTING
IV. THE SPIRITUAL HELP THAT FASTING FROM THE HEART CAN BRING
1. Fasting from the heart helps you strengthen your prayers.
2. Fasting from the heart helps you seek God’s guidance.
3. Fasting from the heart helps you lament and express grief.
4. Fasting from the heart helps you seek deliverance and protection
5. Fasting from the heart helps you to express repentance and the return to God
6. Fasting from the heart helps you to express humility before God
7. Fasting from the heart helps you to express concern for the work of God
8. Fasting from the heart helps you to minister to the needs of others
9. Fasting from the heart helps you to overcome temptation and dedicate yourself to God
10. Fasting from the heart helps you to express love and worship to God
“The Spiritual Habit of Service”John 13:1-17
I. JESUS IS OUR EXAMPLE OF SERVING OTHERS
II. JESUS SERVED OTHERS OUT OF LOVE
III. JESUS SERVED OTHERS IN THE MIDST OF HIS CIRCUMSTANCES
IV. JESUS SERVED OTHERS DESPITE HIS POSITION
V. JESUS SERVED OTHERS DESPITE THEIRS
VI. JESUS SERVED OTHERS TO ULTIMATELY POINT THEM TO THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL
“The Spiritual Habit of Worship”John 8:25-30
I. JESUS LIVED A LIFE OF UNCEASING WORSHIP
II. JESUS UNCEASINGLY WORSHIPED BY THE THINGS HE DID
“Teach Us to Pray…Like Jesus” Part 2
Matthew 6:5-13
I. JESUS TEACHES HIS DISCIPLES EXPECTING THEM TO PRAY
II. JESUS TEACHES HIS DISCIPLES TO PRAY BASED ON THEIR INTIMACY WITH THE FATHER
III. JESUS TEACHES HIS DISCIPLES TO PRAY FOR GOD’S GLORY AND PURPOSES
IV. JESUS TEACHES HIS DISCIPLES TO PRAY FOR THEIR DAILY NEEDS AND STRUGGLES
“The Second Coming of Jesus Christ”
Revelation 19:4-16
I. Our Loving God controls all things and will have the last word. Revelation 19:4-6
· He reigns from His Throne in Heaven today. 19:4- “The twenty four elders…fell down and worshipped God that sat on His Throne, saying, Amen, Alleluia.”
· He will reign universally in “That Day.” 19:6- “Alleluia, for the Lord God omnipotent reigns.”
II. The Church will not fail. Revelation 19:7-9
· The Lamb died for His Church and will come for her. 19:7- “For the marriage of the Lamb is come.”
· The Church will be the Bride of Christ.” 19:7- “His wife has made herself ready.”
· The Church is preparing herself with holy living. 19:8- “Fine linen is the righteous works of the saints.”
· The Church is God’s place of blessing now and in eternity. 19:9- “Blessed are they which are called to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.”
III. Prophecy will be fulfilled. Revelation 19:10
· Jesus is the Center of our worship. 19:10- “The testimony of Jesus- worship God.”
· Jesus is the Center of Bible prophecy.19:10- “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Luke 24:44- “And He said unto them, These are the words which I spoke unto you while I was yet with you, that all must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms concerning Me.”
IV. Jesus Christ, the Risen Lord, will come again! Revelation 19:11-16
· He will come from Heaven- 19:11- “Heaven opened.”
· He will come as He promised- 19:11- “Faithful and True.”
· He will come as Judge and Sovereign- 19:11- “To judge and make war.”
· He will come as “The King of Glory.” 19:12- “Many crowns.”
· He will come to claim His earth. 19:13- “Clothed with a vesture dipped in blood.”
· He will come as God’s final word- 19:13- “And His name is called The Word of God.”
· He will come with His angels and His Church. 19:14- “Armies in Heaven followed Him.”
· He will come with a rod of iron- 19:15- “He shall rule them with a rod of iron.”
· He will come as KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”
Amen and Hallelujah!
“Comfort one another with these words.” “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”
“Teach Us to Pray…Like Jesus”Luke 11:1-4
I. JESUS PRAYED AS THE REGULAR HABIT OF HIS LIFE
II. JESUS PRAYED BEFORE AND AFTER PUBLIC MINISTRY
III. JESUS PRAYED ALL NIGHT BEFORE NAMING HIS DISCIPLES
IV. JESUS PRAYED FOR HIS DISCIPLES TO PERSEVERE
V. JESUS PRAYED BEFORE HIS ARREST, TRIAL, AND CRUCIFIXION
VI. JESUS TAUGHT HIS DISCIPLES TO PRAY
“Abiding in the Word of Christ”John 8:31 & 15:7-11
I. JESUS SATURATED HIS LIFE WITH THE WORD OF GOD.
II. BELIEVERS MUST SATURATE THEIR LIVES WITH CHRIST AND HIS WORD.
“Growing in the Word”Luke 2:41-52; 4:1-22
I. Jesus’ parents taught him the importance of spiritual habits
II. Jesus sought to know and understand the scriptures himself
III. Jesus grew in wisdom and understanding through his spiritual disciplines
IV. Jesus was committed to obeying God’s word
V. Jesus was committed to sharing what he had learned with others
VI. Jesus was committed to fulfilling God’s will for his life
“Broken Walls & Burned Gates”
Nehemiah 1:3-11
Introduction – More than Stones and Timber – the walls & gates represented the Identity, Security, and Prosperity of God’s people!
I. He was a Man of Anguish.
The news literally Dropped him to the Ground.
II. He was a Man of Boldness.
The Bold plan began to Unfold during his season of Prayer!
III. He was a Man of Commitment.
There are a Few things worth Fighting for!
IV. He was a Man of Determination.
We must never Quit; never Come Down from our Wall of God’s Call in our lives!
Question – Who do I Know that is Near to me, but Far from God?
“For the Purpose of Godliness”
I Timothy 4:6-10
I. THE PURPOSE OF SPIRITUAL HABITS
II. THE PROMISE OF SPIRITUAL HABITS
“We Do Not Lose Heart”2 Corinthians 4:16-18
I. LIFE IS FILLED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO LOSE HEART
II. WE DON’T LOSE HEART BECAUSE GOD IS TRANSFORMING US IN THE PRESENT
III. GOD’S PRESENT POWER AND PERSPECTIVE FLOW TO US THROUGH FAITH
“Faith in Difficulties”1 Peter 1:6-9
I. REAL JOY AND REAL GRIEF
II. TRIALS ALLOW US TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF OUR FAITH
III. THE CONNECTION OF FAITH AND LOVE
“Hospitality, Partnership, and the Mission of the Church”3 John
I. THE MODEL OF GAIUS
II. THE DANGER OF DIOTREPHES
“By God’s Grace”1 Corinthians 15:10
I. THE PURPOSE OF GRACE
II. THE PARDON OF GRACE
III. THE POWER OF GRACE
“Principles of Perseverance”
2 Peter 3:17-18
I. BE GUARDED IN CHRIST
II. BE GROWING IN CHRIST
III. BE GLORIFYING CHRIST
“God’s Workmanship”Ephesians 2:8-10
I. WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE
II. WE ARE CREATED IN CHRIST FOR GOOD WORKS
“The Parable of the Talents”Matthew 25:14-30
I. THE MASTER ASSIGNS EACH OF US OUR RESPONSIBILITIES IN HIS KINGDOM
II. THE MASTER WILL RETURN TO SETTLE ACCOUNTS
III. THE MASTER EXPECTS FAITHFULNESS AND FRUITFULNESS FROM HIS SERVANTS
“The Rich Fool”Luke 12:13-21
I. GOD IS THE SOURCE OF EVERYTHING WE HAVE AND ENJOY
II. WITHOUT ACKNOWLEDGING GOD, YOU CAN ONLY MOVE TOWARDS PRIDE AND SELF-DECEPTION
III. LIFE IS SHORT, FRAGILE, AND UNCERTAIN
“The Unforgiving Servant”Matthew 18:21-35
I. We must all give an account to our King
II. We all owe a debt that cannot be paid
III. Our King is astonishingly gracious and merciful
IV. We are responsible to extend the same grace and forgiveness we have received to others
“Parables of Discipleship: Part 3—The Good Samaritan”Luke 10:25-37
I. JESUS IS PUT TO THE TEST
II. JESUS POINTS TO THE SCRIPTURES
III. JESUS PROVIDES A PARABLE
“Parables of Discipleship: Part 2”Matthew 20:1-16
I. COMPARATIVE THINKING WILL ROB YOU OF KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE
II. GOD IS NEVER AND WILL NEVER BE IN ANYONE’S DEBT
III. GOD IS FREE TO REWARD AND JUDGE ACCORDING TO HIS OWN STANDARD
“Parables of Discipleship: Part 1”Matthew 7:24-27 & Luke 6:46-49
I. THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS
II. THE ASSESSMENT OF JESUS
III. THE ASSURANCE OF JESUS
“Chosen to Serve”Acts 6:1-7
I. THE PROBLEM: CONFLICT WAS THREATENING THE INTERNAL UNITY OF THE CHURCH
II. THE SECOND PROBLEM: CONFLICT WAS ENDANGERING THE OUTWARD MISSION OF THE CHURCH
III. THE PROPOSED SOLUTION: DEACONS
IV. THE RESULT: THE CHURCH ORGANIZED FOR EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MINISTRY
“Parable of Jesus’ Return”Matthew 25:31-46
I. JESUS WILL COME AGAIN IN GLORY
II. JESUS WILL SIT ON HIS GLORIOUS THRONE
III. JESUS WILL GATHER AND JUDGE THE NATIONS
IV. JESUS WILL JUDGE BASED ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO HIM
Parables of Prayer
Luke 11:5-13 & 18:1-8
I. Understanding God’s Heart for His Children Encourages Prayer
II. Understanding the Importance of Prayer to Our Spiritual Health Encourages Prayer
“The Pharisee and the Tax Collector”
Luke 18:9–14
I. THE PROBLEM
II. THE PARABLE
III. THE PROCLAMATION
“Parables of Lostness: Part 2”Luke 15:11-32
I. A FATHER LOSES A SON
II. A FATHER COMPASSIONATELY RECEIVES A LOST SON
III. A FATHER COMPASSIONATELY PURSUES HIS OTHER LOST SON
“Parables of Lostness: Part 1”Luke 15:1-10
I. THE COMPLAINT WITH JESUS
II. THE CORRECTION OF JESUS
III. THE COMPASSION OF JESUS
IV. THE CELEBRATION OF REPENTANCE
“The Value of the Kingdom”Matthew 13:44-45
I. THOSE WHO FIND THE KINGDOM RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF WHAT THEY FIND
II. THOSE WHO FIND THE KINGDOM ARE DETERMINED TO HAVE IT
III. THOSE WHO VALUE THE KINGDOM LIKE THESE OBTAIN IT
“The Wheat and Tares”Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43
I. Kingdom Sowing
II. Kingdom Sabotage
III. Kingdom Separation
“The Purpose of Parables”Matthew 13:3-23
I. THE PARABLE
II. THE PURPOSE OF PARABLES
III. THE PARABLE EXPLAINED
“Satisfied in God”
Psalm 16:11
I. You make known to me the path of life
II. In Your presence there is fulness of joy
III. At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore
“The Promise of God’s Supply”Philippians 4:19-23
I. PERSONAL PROMISE
II. PROMISE OF PROVISION
III. PROMISE THAT PROMOTES PRAISE
“Peace, Contentment, & Generosity”Philippians 4:14-18
I. GENEROSITY ALLOWS US TO SHARE IN THE TROUBLES OF OTHERS
II. THE GENEROSITY OF OTHERS SHOULD BE RECEIVED AS GOD’S GENEROSITY TOWARD US
III. GENEROSITY IS REWARDED
IV. GENEROSITY FROM THE HEART PLEASES GOD
“The Pathway of Contentment”Philippians 4:10-13
I. CHRIST-CENTERED CONCERN
II. CHRIST-CENTERED CONTENTMENT
III. CHRIST-CENTERED CONFIDENCE
“The Pathway of Peace”
Philippians 4:4-9
I. THE PROMISE OF PEACE
II. THE PRINCIPLES OF PEACE
III. THE PRACTICE OF PEACE
“Protecting Gospel Unity”Philippians 4:2-3
I. UNITED IN CHRIST
II. UNITED IN MISSION
III. UNITED IN ETERNITY
“A Faithful High Priest Forever”Hebrews 7:25
I. JESUS IS ABLE AS OUR HIGH PRIEST
II. JESUS IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE AS OUR HIGH PRIEST
“God Reigns Over His People… through Jesus”
Luke 1:26-33
The Kingdom of God: The kingdom of God is God’s people in God’s place under God’s rule and blessing.
I. The pattern of the kingdom
II. The perished kingdom
III. The promised kingdom
IV. The partial kingdom
V. The prophesied kingdom
VI. The present kingdom
VII. The proclaimed kingdom
VIII. The perfected kingdom
“God Saves His People… through Jesus”
Matthew 1:18-25
I. THE UNIVERSAL NEED OF A SAVIOR
II. THE UNIVERSAL NAME BY WHICH WE MUST BE SAVED
III. THE UNIVERSAL INVITATION TO RECEIVE SALVATION
“God Speaks to His People… through Jesus”
Hebrews 1:1-3a
I. GOD SPEAKS CREATION INTO EXISTENCE
II. GOD SPEAKS THROUGH HIS CREATION
III. GOD SPEAKS THROUGH OUR CONSCIENCES AS BEINGS MADE IN HIS IMAGE
IV. GOD SPEAKS THROUGH OUR CIRCUMSTANCES
V. GOD SPEAKS THROUGH HIS WORD
VI. GOD SPEAKS TO HIS PEOPLE THROUGH JESUS
VII. GOD SPEAKS THROUGH HIS SPIRIT ABOUT JESUS
“God Comes to His People… through Jesus”
Matthew 1:18-24
I. GOD CREATES HIS PEOPLE TO BE IN A LOVING COVENANT RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM
II. GOD COMES TO HIS PEOPLE EVEN IN THEIR SIN AND REBELLION
III. GOD COMES TO HIS PEOPLE TO REESTABLISH HIS COVENANT TO BE THEIR GOD
IV. GOD COMES TO HIS PEOPLE IN THEIR MISERY AND SLAVERY
V. GOD COMES TO HIS PEOPLE IN THEIR EXILE
VI. GOD COMES TO HIS PEOPLE THROUGH JESUS
“Stewarding Our Bodies”
Philippians 3:20-21
Biblical Stewardship: Utilizing and managing all of God’s provided resources for his glory and the benefit of creation.
I. GOD CREATED OUR BODIES FOR HIS PURPOSES AND GLORY
II. AS BELIEVERS, OUR BODIES ARE TWICE-OWNED BY GOD
III. WE ARE RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE TO GOD FOR HOW WE USE OUR BODIES
The Folly and Wisdom of God
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
I. The Word of the Cross
II. Folly to those who are perishing.
III. Power of God to those who are being saved.
Stand Firm in the LordPhilippians 3:17-4:1
I. IMITATE AND WALK AFTER FAITHFUL BELIEVER
II. BEWARE OF THOSE WHO ARE ENEMIES OF THE CROSS
III. STAND FIRM AND WAIT FOR JESUS
Pressing On Toward MaturityPhilippians 3:12-16
I. A GOSPEL EVALUATION
II. CHRIST-GLORIFYING EFFORT
III. AN ASSURANCE OF GROWTH
That I May Know HimPhilippians 3:10-11
I. KNOWING CHRIST
II. KNOWING CHRIST’S POWER
III. KNOWING THE FELLOWSHIP OF CHRIST’S SUFFERING
IV. TO BE CONFORMED TO CHRIST
Righteousness through FaithPhilippians 3:4-9
I. THE FALSEHOOD OF FLESHLY CONFIDENCE
II. THE RADICAL REVERSAL OF KNOWING CHRIST
III. THE RIGHTEOUSNESS THAT COMES BY FAITH
Rejoicing, Caution, and AssurancePhilippians 3:1-3
I. A COMMAND TO REJOICE
II. A CAUTION AGAINST THE JUDAIZERS
III. COVENANT ASSURANCE
Living as Gospel PeoplePhilippians 2:19-30
I. CHARACTERISTICS OF GOSPEL PEOPLE
II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF GOSPEL PEOPLE
III. RISKS OF GOSPEL PEOPLE
IV. REWARDS OF GOSPEL PEOPLE
Assurances and Evidences of Christ’s WorkPhilippians 2:12-18
I. BLESSED ASSURANCES WE HAVE IN CHRIST
II. BLESSED EVIDENCES THAT CHRIST IS AT WORK IN US
The Mind of ChristPhilippians 2:5-11
INCARNATION: GOD BECOMES A MAN
HUMILIATION: CHRIST BECOMES A CURSE
EXALTATION: CHRIST REIGNS SUPREME
Living Worthy of the Gospel TogetherPhilippians 2:1-4
I. MOTIVATIONS FOR LIVING WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL - v. 1.
II. A MUTUAL MINDSET OF GOSPEL UNITY - v. 2.
III. MUTUAL COMMITMENT TO GOSPEL CARE - vv. 3-4.
Citizens Worthy of the GospelPhilippians 1:27-30
I. UNITY OF SPIRIT
II. UNITY OF MIND
III. UNITY OF ACTION
IV. UNITY OF THE FAITH
V. UNITY IN THE FACE OF OPPOSITION
VI. UNITY OF ASSURANCE
To Live Is ChristPhilippians 1:21-26
I. CHRIST AS THE ALL-ENCOMPASSING CENTER OF OUR LIVES
II. CHRIST AS OUR ALL-SATISFYING HOPE
III. CHRIST JOYOUSLY GLORIFIED IN OTHERS
Gospel Advancement and the Glory of ChristPhilippians 1:12-21
I. REJOICING IN GOSPEL ADVANCEMENT
II. CHRIST’S GLORY ABOVE ALL ELSE
Assurance of God’s Good WorkPhilippians 1:3-11
I. GOD IS THE CAUSE OF THE GOOD WORK IN OUR SALVATION
II. GOD WILL CONTINUE THAT GOOD WORK
III. GOD WILL COMPLETE THAT GOOD WORK
Christ as CenterpiecePhilippians 1:1-2
I. A POSSESSION OF CHRIST JESUS
II. OUR POSITION IN CHRIST JESUS
III. PARTAKERS OF GRACE AND PEACE FROM . . . THE LORD CHRIST JESUS
Welcome to PhilippiActs 16:6-40
I. THE PHILIPPIAN CHURCH SHOWS THE POWER OF CHRIST OVER THE MISSION OF HIS SERVANTS
II. THE PHILIPPIAN CHURCH SHOWS THE POWER OF CHRIST BEING PROCLAIMED
III. THE PHILIPPIAN CHURCH SHOWS THE POWER OF CHRIST OVER SPIRITUAL OPPOSITION
IV. THE PHILIPPIAN CHURCH SHOWS THE POWER OF CHRIST IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION
Receiving the Lord’s DisciplineHebrews 12:3-11
I. CONSIDER JESUS OUR LORD AND EXAMPLE
II. REMEMBER GOD’S WORD AND PROMISE
III. RECEIVE GOD’S PURPOSEFUL DISCIPLINE
A. The Father’s discipline is proof of being his child
B. The Father’s discipline is for our good
C. The Father’s discipline is for our growth in holiness
D. The Father’s discipline is for our increased fruitfulness
Living with Kingdom Perspective and PrioritiesLuke 12:32-34
I. BECAUSE THE FATHER GIVES US THE KINGDOM BY HIS GRACE, WE HAVE OPEN HANDS TOWARDS OUR POSSESSIONS FOR THE GOOD OF OTHERS
II. BECAUSE THE FATHER HAS GIVEN US THE KINGDOM BY HIS GRACE, WE LIVE FOR ETERNAL TREASURES
III. BECAUSE THE FATHER HAS GIVEN US THE KINGDOM BY HIS GRACE, WE TREASURE JESUS NOW AND FOREVER ABOVE ALL ELSE
Teach Us to Pray
Luke 11:1-13
- The Process of Learning to Pray
- Our Need to Persist in Prayer
- The Character of the Person to Whom We Pray
Do No Be AnxiousLuke 12:22-34
I. JESUS POINTS OUT THE ISSUE
II. JESUS GIVES PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS
III. JESUS PROVIDES GOSPEL INSIGHTS
To Whom Does God Look?Isaiah 66:1-4
I. Who God Is
II. Where God Is
III. What God Does Not Want
IV. What God Does Want
Reasons We Fail to WorshipIsaiah 6:1-8
I. WE FAIL THE RECOGNIZE THE MAJESTY OF GOD
II. WE FAIL TO REMEMBER THE MISERY OF SIN
III. WE FAIL TO REFLECT ON THE MAGNITUDE OF SALVATION
IV. WE FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE MANDATE TO SERVE
The Dangers of False WorshipIsaiah 1:10-18
I. WHAT DOES FALSE WORSHIP LOOK LIKE?
II. WHY IS FALSE WORSHIP HATED BY GOD?
III. WHAT IS GOD’S REMEDY FOR FALSE WORSHIP?
Gathering Rightly to Celebrate Christ1 Corinthians 11:17-34
I. THE PROBLEM AT HAND IN CORINTH
II. THE PURPOSE OF THE GATHERED CHURCH
A. We gather to give Jesus the preeminence and glory
B. We gather to proclaim the gospel of Jesus to all people
C. We gather to participate in gospel encouragement and growth as a family
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Learn more The Faithfulness of GodLamentations 3:22-26
I. THE PERMANENT FOUNDATION OF GOD’S LOVE AND MERCY
II. THE PRESENT FOUNTAIN OF GOD’S MERCIES
III. THE PEACE THAT COMES WITH HAVING GOD AS YOUR PORTION
Providence and ProvisionEsther 9:1-10:3
I. VINDICATION
II. CELEBRATION
III. COMMEMORATION
IV. DEDICATION
V. COMMENDATION
The Gospel in EstherEsther 8:1-17
I. GOD OFTEN ACCOMPLISHES HIS PURPOSES THROUGH A MEDIATOR
II. IN GOD’S COMING KINGDOM, ALL WRONGS WILL BE MADE RIGHT
III. THE GOSPEL PRODUCES CONFIDENCE, CELEBRATION, AND JOY IN BELIEVERS
IV. THE GOSPEL WELCOMES ALL PEOPLE INTO CHRIST’S KINGDOM
The God of Reversals Pt. 2
Esther 7:1-10
I. ESTHER’S REQUEST
II. THE KING’S RESPONSE
III. HAMAN’S REWARD
Providence Vs. PrideEsther 5:1-14
I. PRAYERFUL PREPARATION
II. POISED BY PROVIDENCE
III. PRIDEFUL PASSIONS
When Evil Seems to Prevail Part IIEsther 4:1-17
I. WHEN EVIL SEEMS TO PREVAIL, IT IS APPROPRIATE TO WEEP, FAST, MOURN, AND REPENT
II. WHEN EVIL SEEMS TO PREVAIL, IT IS APPROPRIATE TO USE THE MEANS AT OUR DISPOSAL
III. WHEN EVIL SEEMS TO PREVAIL, WE COME TO THE CROSSROADS OF FAITH
Six Foundational Gospel TruthsRomans 1:1-6
I. IT IS THE GOSPEL OF GOD
II. IT IS THE GOSPEL OF GOD, ABOUT CHRIST
III. IT IS THE GOSPEL OF GOD, ABOUT CHRIST, ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES
IV. IT IS THE GOSPEL OF GOD, ABOUT CHRIST, ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES, FOR ALL NATIONS
V. IT IS THE GOSPEL OF GOD, ABOUT CHRIST, ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES, FOR ALL NATIONS, FOR THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH
VI. IT IS THE GOSPEL OF GOD, ABOUT CHRIST, ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES, FOR ALL NATIONS, FOR THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH, FOR THE SAKE OF JESUS NAME
When Evil Seems to PrevailEsther 3:1-15
I. HAMAN’S HUNGER FOR HONOR
II. MORDECAI’S PRINCIPLED DISOBEDIENCE
III. GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY EVEN OVER EVIL HUMAN PLOTS
The Foolishness of PrideEsther 1:1-22
I. THE PRIDE OF POSITION
II. THE PRIDE OF POWER
III. THE PRIDE OF POSSESSIONS
IV. THE PRIDE OF PRESUMPTION
V. THE PRIDE OF POLITICS
Overview of EstherEsther 1:1
1) Esther shows us what it’s like to live in the world as it actually is: worldly, secular, compromising, and godless.
2) Esther reminds us that God’s people are always exiles and pilgrims.
3) Esther reveals so clearly that, though God isn’t mentioned by name, he is sovereignly ruling over all of the world to bring about his purposes.
4) Esther teaches us to trust God and take risks even when we don’t know what will happen.
5) Esther shows us the humor of human hubris.
6) Esther foreshadows the powerful reversals that the gospel will bring.
Live as Children of God1 John 2:28-3:3
I. ABIDE IN CHRIST
II. LIVE WITH CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST’S RETURN
III. LIVE WITH CONFIDENCE IN GOD’S LOVE FOR HIS CHILDREN
IV. LIVE WITH CONFIDENCE THAT GOD WILL KEEP EVERY PROMISE TO US
Husbands Love Your Wives as Christ Loved the ChurchEphesians 5:25-33
I. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL BELIEVERS
II. THE PARTICULAR RESPONSIBILITIES OF HUSBANDS
A. Husband, love your wife as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
B. Husband, love your wife such that you seek her highest beauty and blessing
C. Husband, love your wife more than you love yourself
D. Husband, love your wife more than all others save one
Disciples Are Commissioned by ChristMatthew 28:16-20
I. WE ARE COMMISSIONED BY CHRIST TO MAKE DISCIPLES
II. WE ARE COMMISSIONED TO MATURE DISCIPLES
III. WE ARE COMMISSIONED TO MULTIPLY DISCIPLES
Disciples Are Compelled to LoveJohn 13:34-35
I. THE GREATEST DISPLAY OF THE GLORY OF GOD WAS IN THE SACRIFICIAL, SELF-GIVING OF JESUS ON THE CROSS
II. AS DISCIPLES, WE DISPLAY THE GLORY OF CHRIST WHEN WE LOVE LIKE HE LOVES
III. LOVE IS THE FINAL APOLOGETIC FOR THE WATCHING WORLD
Disciples Are Consecrated to ChristJohn 17:13-19
I. BEING CONSECRATED TO CHRIST MEANS FINDING OUR HIGHEST JOY IN HIM
II. BEING CONSECRATED TO CHRIST MEANS THAT CHRIST’S WORD IS ULTIMATE IN OUR LIVES
III. BEING CONSECRATED TO CHRIST MEANS THAT WE BELONG TO CHRIST’S KINGDOM FIRST
IV. BEING CONSECRATED TO CHRIST MEANS THAT HIS MISSION BECOMES OUR MISSION
Disciples Continue with ChristJohn 6:60-71
I. DISCIPLES CONTINUE WITH CHRIST EVEN WHEN HE SAYS HARD THINGS
II. DISCIPLES CONTINUE WITH CHRIST EVEN WHEN OTHERS CHOOSE NOT TO
III. DISCIPLES CONTINUE WITH CHRIST BASED ON HIS GRACE TOWARD US
Disciples Count the CostLuke 14:25-33
I. JESUS’ INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR ALL DISCIPLES
II. JESUS GIVES THREE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCIPLESHIP
A. Jesus requires commitment to him over all other relationships
B. Jesus requires commitment to his mission even if it means death
C. Jesus requires commitment to him over all that this world offersIII. JESUS WARNS AGAINST MAKING RASH COMMITMENTS
Disciples Are Chosen, Called, and ConvertedMark 3:13-19
I. DISCIPLES ARE CHOSEN BY CHRIST
II. DISCIPLES ARE CALLED BY CHRIST
III. DISCIPLES ARE CONVERTED TO CHRIST
Sovereign Over Suffering
Matthew 2:1-18
I. GOD DOESN’T MAKE THIS ISSUE EASY FOR US
II. SUFFERING SHOWS WITH CLARITY THE BROKENNESS OF OUR WORLD
III. GOD ALONE HAS ENTERED INTO OUR SUFFERING AND HAS SUFFERED HIMSELF
Sovereign Over SalvationGalatians 4:4-7
I. GOD IS SOVEREIGN OVER ALL TIME AND HISTORY
II. GOD IS SOVEREIGN OVER THE SENDING OF HIS SON
III. GOD IS SOVEREIGN OVER THE SALVATION OF HIS PEOPLE
Sovereign Over Our Lives
Luke 1:26-38
Main Idea: God supremely rules and reigns over all. God is working in all of history to bring about his eternal purposes for his glory and the good of his people.
I. GOD’S SOVEREIGN PURPOSES AT WORK IN CHRIST’S INCARNATION
II. OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY OVER OUR LIVES
A. We respond to God’s sovereignty over our lives in faith even when we don’t understand.
B. We respond to God’s sovereignty over our lives as servants.
C. We respond to God’s sovereignty over our lives with a willing and trusting disposition.
Sovereign Over All
Matthew 1:1-25
MAIN IDEA: God supremely rules and reigns over all. God is working in all of history to bring about his eternal purposes for his glory and the good of his people.
I. God’s sovereignty is scary.
II. God’s sovereignty is mysterious.
III. God’s sovereignty exalts God as absolutely supreme to be worshiped, treasured, and adored.
IV. God’s sovereignty and rightly reminds us of our humble dependence and need as the creature.
V. God’s sovereignty produces thankfulness and gratitude in all circumstances.
VI. God’s sovereignty produces hope and comfort in difficulties and trials.
VII. God’s sovereignty ensures that good will ultimately triumph over evil.
VIII. God’s sovereignty is the source of all Christian confidence and security.
IX. God’s sovereignty is the reason we can trust his Word.
X. God’s sovereignty should bring peace, calm and a trusting disposition to his children.
XI. God’s sovereignty gives us courage and confidence to share the gospel.
XII. God’s sovereignty should fuel our prayers
Sovereign Over All
Matthew 1:1-25
MAIN IDEA: God supremely rules and reigns over all. God is working in all of history to bring about his eternal purposes for his glory and the good of his people.
I. God’s sovereignty is scary.
II. God’s sovereignty is mysterious.
III. God’s sovereignty exalts God as absolutely supreme to be worshiped, treasured, and adored.
IV. God’s sovereignty and rightly reminds us of our humble dependence and need as the creature.
V. God’s sovereignty produces thankfulness and gratitude in all circumstances.
VI. God’s sovereignty produces hope and comfort in difficulties and trials.
VII. God’s sovereignty ensures that good will ultimately triumph over evil.
VIII. God’s sovereignty is the source of all Christian confidence and security.
IX. God’s sovereignty is the reason we can trust his Word.
X. God’s sovereignty should bring peace, calm and a trusting disposition to his children.
XI. God’s sovereignty gives us courage and confidence to share the gospel.
XII. God’s sovereignty should fuel our prayers.
The Grateful Samaritan
Luke 17:11-19
I. THE PLEA FOR MERCY
II. THE POWER OF JESUS
III. THE PRESENCE OF GRATITUDE
IV. THE PROBLEM OF INGRATITUDE
The Grateful Samaritan
Luke 17:11-19
I. THE PLEA FOR MERCY
II. THE POWER OF JESUS
III. THE PRESENCE OF GRATITUDE
IV. THE PROBLEM OF INGRATITUDE
Stewarding the Gospel
2 Corinthians 4:1-15
I. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY REFUSING TO TAMPER WITH GOD’S WORD
II. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY THE OPEN STATEMENT OF THE TRUTH
III. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST AS LORD
IV. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY SHARING IT WITH ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF THE OUTCOME
V. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY PERSEVERING IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING
Stewarding the Gospel
2 Corinthians 4:1-15
I. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY REFUSING TO TAMPER WITH GOD’S WORD
II. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY THE OPEN STATEMENT OF THE TRUTH
III. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST AS LORD
IV. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY SHARING IT WITH ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF THE OUTCOME
V. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY PERSEVERING IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING
Welcoming the Weak Part 2
Romans 14:13-22
I. GOSPEL LESSONS FROM PAUL
II. IMPROPER ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS TOWARD THE WEAK
III. PROPER ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS TOWARD THE WEAK
A. Decide not to place stumbling blocks or hindrances in their path
B. Guard them from grief by walking in love
C. Give no reason for them to speak evil of what you call good
D. Pursue what makes for peace and mutual upbuilding
Welcoming the Weak Part 2
Romans 14:13-22
I. GOSPEL LESSONS FROM PAUL
II. IMPROPER ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS TOWARD THE WEAK
III. PROPER ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS TOWARD THE WEAK
A. Decide not to place stumbling blocks or hindrances in their path
B. Guard them from grief by walking in love
C. Give no reason for them to speak evil of what you call good
D. Pursue what makes for peace and mutual upbuilding
Welcoming the WeakRomans 14:1-12
I. WELCOME THE WEAK IN FAITH
II. WELCOMING REQUIRES GOSPEL WISDOM
A. We welcome the weak because God has welcomed them
B. We welcome the weak because Christ has died and rose for them as Lord
C. We welcome the weak because they are our brothers and sisters
D. We welcome the weak because we will all stand before God in judgment
Welcoming the WeakRomans 14:1-12
I. WELCOME THE WEAK IN FAITH
II. WELCOMING REQUIRES GOSPEL WISDOM
A. We welcome the weak because God has welcomed them
B. We welcome the weak because Christ has died and rose for them as Lord
C. We welcome the weak because they are our brothers and sisters
D. We welcome the weak because we will all stand before God in judgment
Understanding the TimeRomans 13:8-10
I. THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING THE TIME
II. THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVING IN LIGHT OF THE TIME
A. Proper Attire
B. Proper Actions
C. Proper Authority
Love Fulfills the LawRomans 13:8-10
I. LOVE IS THE UNPAYABLE DEBT
A. We have a debt to share the gospel
B. We have a debt to the Holy Spirit to live holy lives
C. We have a debt to the government to pay our taxesII. LOVE FULFILLS THE LAW
III. LOVE DOES NO WRONG TO A NEIGHBOR
The Proper Aim and Role of GovernmentRomans 13:3-7
I. THE AUTHORITIES ARE GOD’S SERVANTS
II. HOW THE GOVERNMENT SERVES GOD AND OTHERS
III. THE CHRISTIAN’S ROLE AND RELATIONSHIP TO GOVERNMENT
A. Christians are called to submit to the rightful authority of government
B. Christians are called to pay their taxes
C. Christians are called to be responsible citizens in light of God’s purposes
The Proper Aim and Role of GovernmentRomans 13:3-7
I. THE AUTHORITIES ARE GOD’S SERVANTS
II. HOW THE GOVERNMENT SERVES GOD AND OTHERS
III. THE CHRISTIAN’S ROLE AND RELATIONSHIP TO GOVERNMENT
A. Christians are called to submit to the rightful authority of government
B. Christians are called to pay their taxes
C. Christians are called to be responsible citizens in light of God’s purposes
The Proper Authority and Rule of GovernmentRomans 13:1-3
I. PAUL’S INTENT IN THIS SECTION OF ROMANS
II. THE DIVINE ORIGINS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
III. THE PROPER LIMITATIONS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
The Proper Authority and Rule of GovernmentRomans 13:1-3
I. PAUL’S INTENT IN THIS SECTION OF ROMANS
II. THE DIVINE ORIGINS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
III. THE PROPER LIMITATIONS OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT
Mercy & JusticeRomans 12:19-21
I. 4 FORBIDDEN RESPONSES TO EVIL
II. 4 POSITIVE COMMANDS TO OVERCOMING EVIL
III. 3 FEARFUL REASONS WE MUST OBEY
A. The wrath of God is coming
B. Vengeance belongs to the Lord alone
C. God will repay
Mercy & JusticeRomans 12:19-21
I. 4 FORBIDDEN RESPONSES TO EVIL
II. 4 POSITIVE COMMANDS TO OVERCOMING EVIL
III. 3 FEARFUL REASONS WE MUST OBEY
A. The wrath of God is coming
B. Vengeance belongs to the Lord alone
C. God will repay
Harmony & HumilityRomans 12:16-18
I. LIVE IN HARMONY WITH ONE ANOTHER
II. DO NOT BE HAUGHTY, BUT ASSOCIATE WITH THE LOWLY
III. NEVER BE WISE IN YOUR OWN SIGHT
IV. REPAY NO ONE EVIL FOR EVIL, BUT GIVE THOUGHT TO DO WHAT IS HONORABLE IN THE SIGHT OF ALL
V. IF POSSIBLE, SO FAR AS IT DEPENDS ON YOU, LIVE PEACEABLY WITH ALL
Harmony & HumilityRomans 12:16-18
I. LIVE IN HARMONY WITH ONE ANOTHER
II. DO NOT BE HAUGHTY, BUT ASSOCIATE WITH THE LOWLY
III. NEVER BE WISE IN YOUR OWN SIGHT
IV. REPAY NO ONE EVIL FOR EVIL, BUT GIVE THOUGHT TO DO WHAT IS HONORABLE IN THE SIGHT OF ALL
V. IF POSSIBLE, SO FAR AS IT DEPENDS ON YOU, LIVE PEACEABLY WITH ALL
Blessing, Rejoicing, & WeepingRomans 12:14-15
I. BLESS THOSE WHO PERSECUTE YOU; BLESS AND DO NOT CURSE
II. REJOICE WITH THOSE WHO REJOICE
III. WEEP WITH THOSE WHO WEEP
Blessing, Rejoicing, & WeepingRomans 12:14-15
I. BLESS THOSE WHO PERSECUTE YOU; BLESS AND DO NOT CURSE
II. REJOICE WITH THOSE WHO REJOICE
III. WEEP WITH THOSE WHO WEEP
Serving the Lord in HopeRomans 12:12-13
I. REJOICE IN HOPE
II. BE PATIENT IN TRIBULATION
III. BE CONSTANT IN PRAYER
IV. CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SAINTS
V. SEEK TO SHOW HOSPITALITY
Serving the Lord in HopeRomans 12:12-13
I. REJOICE IN HOPE
II. BE PATIENT IN TRIBULATION
III. BE CONSTANT IN PRAYER
IV. CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SAINTS
V. SEEK TO SHOW HOSPITALITY
A Renewed Mind Concerning Loving One AnotherRomans 12:11
I. LOVE ONE ANOTHER WITH BROTHER LOVE
II. OUTDO ONE ANOTHER IN SHOWING HONOR
III. DO NOT BE SLOTHFUL IN ZEAL BUT BE FERVENT IN SPIRIT
IV. SERVE THE LORD
A Renewed Mind Concerning Loving One AnotherRomans 12:11
I. LOVE ONE ANOTHER WITH BROTHER LOVE
II. OUTDO ONE ANOTHER IN SHOWING HONOR
III. DO NOT BE SLOTHFUL IN ZEAL BUT BE FERVENT IN SPIRIT
IV. SERVE THE LORD
A Renewed Mind Concerning LoveRomans 12:9
I. LET LOVE BE GENUINE
A. Love is sincere
B. Love is selfless
C. Love is sacrificial
D. Love is seenII. ABHOR WHAT IS EVIL
III. HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD
A Renewed Mind Concerning LoveRomans 12:9
I. LET LOVE BE GENUINE
A. Love is sincere
B. Love is selfless
C. Love is sacrificial
D. Love is seenII. ABHOR WHAT IS EVIL
III. HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD
The Renewed Mind in ActionRomans 12:3-7
I. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING OURSELVES
II. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING THE CHURCH
A. Unity without uniformity
B. Diversity without discord
C. Mutuality without mistreatment
III. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GIFTS
The Renewed Mind in ActionRomans 12:3-7
I. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING OURSELVES
II. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING THE CHURCH
A. Unity without uniformity
B. Diversity without discord
C. Mutuality without mistreatment
III. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GIFTS
A Living SacrificeRomans 12:1-2
I. REMEMBER THE MERCIES OF GOD
II. PRESENT YOURSELF AS A LIVING SACRIFICE
III. BE TRANSFORMED, NOT CONFORMED
A Living SacrificeRomans 12:1-2
I. REMEMBER THE MERCIES OF GOD
II. PRESENT YOURSELF AS A LIVING SACRIFICE
III. BE TRANSFORMED, NOT CONFORMED
Trust Not in PrincesPsalm 146:1-10
- ALL OF WHO WE ARE AND ALL OF WHAT WE HAVE AND ALL OF WHAT WE DO IS FOR THE PRAISE AND GLORY OF GOD
- THEREFORE, DO NOT PUT YOUR ULTIMATE TRUST IN MEN, EVEN POWERFUL MEN
- OUR ULTIMATE TRUST, HELP, AND HOPE IS GOD ALONE
Trust Not in PrincesPsalm 146:1-10
- ALL OF WHO WE ARE AND ALL OF WHAT WE HAVE AND ALL OF WHAT WE DO IS FOR THE PRAISE AND GLORY OF GOD
- THEREFORE, DO NOT PUT YOUR ULTIMATE TRUST IN MEN, EVEN POWERFUL MEN
- OUR ULTIMATE TRUST, HELP, AND HOPE IS GOD ALONE
The Glories of Our God and KingPsalm 145:1-21
I. THE GREATNESS AND PRAISE OF OUR KING
II. THE GLORY AND POWER OF OUR KING
III. THE GOODNESS AND PROVISION OF OUR KING
The Glories of Our God and KingPsalm 145:1-21
I. THE GREATNESS AND PRAISE OF OUR KING
II. THE GLORY AND POWER OF OUR KING
III. THE GOODNESS AND PROVISION OF OUR KING
Authentic Faith Goes After Wandering SheepJames 5:19-20
I. WE ALL FACE THE DANGER OF WANDERING FROM THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL
II. WE ALL SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BRINGING OTHERS BACK TO THE GOSPEL