Serving Together (Ephesians 4:11-16) 1. Jesus unites us together as His church (4:1-7).(MULTILINE) 2. Jesus gives every one of us gifts to use (4:7-10).(MULTILINE) 3. Jesus gives us pastors and leaders to equip us (4:11-12).(MULTILINE) Pastors-Teachers(MULTILINE) Equip means to help us become matur …
A Pathway for Growing Together (Acts 2:38-47) The First Church’s Example in Acts 2:38-47:(MULTILINE) Hearing the gospel of Jesus Turning to Jesus (MULTILINE) Being baptized(MULTILINE) Devoted to the teaching The enthusiasm with which the new community set out to learn all about their faith is captur …
The Declaration of the Lord’s People The Lord Declares His Character (Exodus 34:6-8)(MULTILINE) The Lord Loves in the face of rebellion (Exodus 34:6-8)(MULTILINE) The Lord’s Love calls us to true repentance (Joel 2:12-14)(MULTILINE) The Lord Loves is a comfort in our suffering (Psalm 86:1-7)(MULTILI …
The Weekend that Changed History (Matthew 28:1-10) The Agony of Friday (MULTILINE) The Silence of Saturday (MULTILINE) The Surprise of Sunday (MULTILINE) The women (MULTILINE) Peter and John (MULTILINE) Mary Magdalene (MULTILINE) Two disciples from Emmaus (MULTILINE) The disciples (MULTILINE) …
20/20 Vision for 2024 Our Mission and Teaching Jesus’ Teaching (Matthew 28:18-20) The how of our mission: going, baptizing, teaching (MULTILINE) Teaching (MULTILINE) We need to trust Christ. (MULTILINE) We need to be baptized. (MULTILINE) We need life together in the community of Jesus. (MULT …
Review: What is our mission for 2024 and beyond? The mission is still the mission. How we go about it will change, but the mission does not change. If everything goes well in 2024, we follow Jesus’ Great Commission. If everything is an uphill battle, we follow Jesus’ Great Commission. The Structure …
20/20 Vision for 2024 Our Mission, Part 4 (Matthew 28:18-20) Review: What is our mission for 2024 and beyond? The mission is still the mission. How we go about it will change, but the mission does not change. If everything goes well in 2024, we follow Jesus’ Great Commission. If everything is an uph …
20/20 Vision for 2024 Our Mission, Part 3 (Matthew 28:18-20) The Structure of Matthew 28:18-20 (MULTILINE) The why of our mission: the authority of Jesus (MULTILINE) The what of our mission: make disciples (MULTILINE) The who of our mission: all nations (MULTILINE) The how of our missi …
20/20 Vision for 2024 Our Mission, Part 2 (Matthew 28:18-20) The Structure of Matthew 28:18-20 (MULTILINE) The why of our mission: the authority of Jesus (MULTILINE) The what of our mission: make disciples (MULTILINE) The who of our mission: all nations (MULTILINE) The how of our mission: goi …
20/20 Vision for 2024 Our Mission (Matthew 28:18-20) The Structure of Matthew 28:18-20 (MULTILINE) The why of our mission: the authority of Jesus (MULTILINE) The what of our mission: make disciples (MULTILINE) The who of our mission: all nations (MULTILINE) The how of our mission: going, bapt …
TO 1. To: The Gospel has come to us. ▪ Let’s notice the key commands in this passage. My outline follows them. Stand on the gospel message. ▪ 1:8-12▪ Do not be ashamed. ▪ But share in suffering for the gospel.▪ What? Jesus saved us.▪ Unto what? Jesus called us to a holy calling.▪ Why? Jesus saved …
The wonderful theologian J. I. Packer says of the era in which we live, “We stand at the end of four centuries of God shrinking” in the public mind. We try to make Godsmaller so we can be bigger. The Bible does not see it this way. We cannot know who we are without also knowing who God is. If we los …
20/20 Vision for 2024 Seeing the Lord (Isaiah 6) 1. Seeing the Lord (MULTILINE) Seeing the exalted Lord Seeing the holy Lord Seeing the glorious Lord Seeing the gracious Lord 2. Hearing the Lord (MULTILINE) Hearing God’s call to mission Answering God’s call to mission Persevering in G …
20/20 Vision for 2024 (Isaiah 6:1-8) Look Up. (MULTILINE) Holy, holy, holy is not just repetition; it’s emphasis. It isn’t one + one + one; it’s perfection x perfection x perfection…. He is not just holy, he is “holy, holy, holy,” each word boosting the force of the previous one exponential …
Psalm 136 – God’s Faithful Love of 2023 Endures Forever Give thanks to the LORD (1-3) (MULTILINE) Give thanks to the God who Creates (4-9) (MULTILINE) Give thanks to the God who Redeems (10-16) (MULTILINE) Give thanks to the God who Conquers (17-22) (MULTILINE) Give thanks to our God (23-26) …
Jesus’ Downward Christmas Journey Philippians 2:5-11 The Son is God and is glorious. (MULTILINE) The glorious Son humbly descends to be born as a baby. (MULTILINE) The Son humbly descends to die on a cross for us. (MULTILINE) The Son is exalted to the highest place. (MULTILINE) The Son is ex …
Christmas from Above (John 1:1-18) Jesus is the Word (1:1) (MULTILINE) Jesus is eternal (1:1) (MULTILINE) Jesus exists with God (1:1-2) (MULTILINE) Jesus is God (1:1) (MULTILINE) Jesus is the Creator (1:3) (MULTILINE) Jesus is the Light (1:8-9) (MULTILINE) Jesus is the Christ (1:17) (MULTILIN …
The Blessed Life (Matthew 5-7) The Way of Proud Religion (MULTILINE) The Way of Jesus’ Kingdom Jesus is the long-awaited King and is building His kingdom. Christmas is the beginning of the end! The Messiah has come, and the future has begun. (MULTILINE) 2. Jesus invites us into His kingdom. (MULTILI …
The Blessed Life through the Christ of Christmas (Matthew 7:13-27) Jesus Is the Way. Enter through Him. (MULTILINE) Jesus Is the Truth. Believe in Him. (MULTILINE) Jesus Is the Judge. Know Him. (MULTILINE) Jesus Is the Rock. Build Your Life on Him. (MULTILINE)
The Blessed Life and Our Focus (Matthew 6:19-34) Our Treasures: Heavenly or Earthly? (MULTILINE) Our Focus: Generous or Stingy? (MULTILINE) Our Master: God or Money? (MULTILINE) Our Security: God or Ourselves? (MULTILINE) “The point is not that disciples need not work (birds work), but that t …
The Blessed Life: An Atmosphere of Grace (Matthew 7:1-12) Don’t judge. (MULTILINE) Love is gracious, not fault-finding. “Not only are we not the judge, but we are among the judged.” – John Stott “The command to judge not is not a call to be naive, but rather a plea to be gracious.” – D. A. Ca …
The Blessed Life and Our Treasures, Part 2 (Matthew 6:19-21) Reconstructing treasures Work hard to serve God, our families, and society. (MULTILINE) Give back to the Lord and His church first. (MULTILINE) Wisely plan your spending. (MULTILINE) Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven …
The Blessed Life Is the Narrow Way (Matthew 7:13-14) The narrow way is the way of Jesus’ kingdom. (MULTILINE) The narrow way is the way of kingdom values. (MULTILINE) The narrow way is the way of service. (MULTILINE) The narrow way is the way of holiness. (MULTILINE) The narrow way is the way …
“A New Heart For Christmas” Matthew 2:1-11 The heart is the source of a person’s rational being: Reasoning – (MULTILINE) Understanding – (MULTILINE) Thinking – (MULTILINE) The heart is the source of a person’s emotional being: Joy – (MULTILINE) Affections – (MULTILINE) Desires – (MULTIL …
The Blessed Life and Our Treasures (Matthew 6:19-21) Deconstructing treasures Earn all the money you can by working as little as you can? (MULTILINE) Indulge and buy whatever you want right now? (MULTILINE) Buy now, pay later? (MULTILINE) Save for future if you can find the money? (MULTILINE) …
The Blessed Life: Forgiven and Forgiving (Matthew 6:14-15) Forgiveness Deconstructed (MULTILINE) Forgiveness Reconstructed We need forgiveness. (MULTILINE) We need to forgive. (MULTILINE) We forgive because God forgave us. (MULTILINE) We forgive because Jesus gave Himself for us. (MULT …
The Blessed Life Praying Jesus’ Way, Part 3 (Matthew 6:9-13) Struggles that keep us from praying: It’s been too long since I prayed. I am struggling with sin in my life. I have been offended and hurt. I can’t see how my prayers matter. I am too busy. I’ve got this. I don’t have the faith to …
The Blessed Life: The Community of Jesus (Matthew 5) We are Jesus’ community. We are a believing community. We are an authentic community. We are a loving community. We are a missional community.
The Blessed Life: Giving Jesus’ Way (Matthew 6:1-4) Giving deconstructed 1. Giving with trumpets? 2. Giving like a publicist? 3. Giving for approval? 4. Giving for applause? 5. Giving for self-congratulations? Giving Reconstructed 1. God is the owner of it all. 2. God includes us as His stewa …
The Blessed Life Praying Jesus’ Way, Part 1 (Matthew 6:5-15) Prayer Deconstructed 1. Prayer is not a ritual. 2. Prayer is not a formula. 3. Prayer is not a sales pitch. 4. Prayer is not giving God advice. 5. Prayer is not a checklist. Prayer Reconstructed 1. Prayer is a gift from God. “We are depend …
The Blessed Life: Holiness and Love Are United (Matthew 5:17-48) We genuinely love God so much that it shows. We love God’s Word so much that we follow it. We love God’s people so much that we maintain unity. We love others so much that we respect them as persons. We love our spouses so much …
The Blessed Life: The Way of Holiness Matthew 5:17-48 1. Holiness exceeds separation from and is devotion to. 2. Holiness exceeds the external and is internal. 3. Holiness exceeds not murdering and actively maintains relationships. 4. Holiness exc …
The Blessed Life: Living under Jesus and His Word Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus is the Lawgiver. The Scripture is God’s Word. 2. The Scripture is inerrant (5.18). 3. The Scripture is enduring (5:18). 4. The Scripture is fulfilled in Jesus (5:17-18). 5. The Scripture is understood in light of Jesus …
The Blessed Life Religion Deconstructed and Reconstructed (Matthew 5:3-16) Religion reconstructed True religion is not generic but is centered on Jesus the King. True religion is not for a select few but all who come to Jesus. True religion is not about our performance but God’s grace. True r …
The Blessed Life: Deconstructed and Reconstructed (Matthew 5:3-12) The blessed life is the way of Jesus’ kingdom. The blessed life is not assessed by self but measured by God. The blessed life is not through self but the grace of God. The blessed life is not marked by externals but the chara …
Impacting Our Culture Together (Matthew 5:13-16) Our desperately needs Jesus and His people. We are called to be on Our mission that is bigger than helping society but includes it. We are called to serve the . We must serve out of We must get We must remain distinct from the . Darkness c …
Christ’s Vision for His Church: Scripture as Our Compass 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Don’t forget in the dark what you learned in the light. Scripture is the Word of God. Scripture is God’s Word through the words of humans. Scripture is inspired by God. The biblical were inspired by God (2 Peter 1:1 …
Christ’s Vision for His Church: Members Working Together 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 . “Church membership is our opportunity to grasp hold of each other in responsibility and love. By identifying ourselves with a particular church, we let the pastors and other members of that local church know t …
Christ’s Vision for His Church: An Atmosphere of Grace (Luke 15) The Context (15:1-3) The Parable of the Lost Sheep (15:4-7) The Parable of the Lost Coin (15:8-10) The Parable of the Lost Son (15:11-32) The Prodigal Son (15:11-20) The Gracious Father (15:20-24) The Older Brother (15:25-32) The Char …
Praying for Our Families (Matthew 6:5-13) As we pray for our families, remember what prayer is not…. Prayer is not a ritual. Prayer is not a formula. Prayer is not a sales pitch. Prayer is not giving God advice. Prayer is not a checklist. As we pray for our families, remember wh …
Christ’s Vision for His Church: Our Mission (Matthew 28:18-20) The risen Christ: Lord of our mission (28:18) Making disciples: the goal of our mission (28:19) All nations: the sphere of our mission (28:19) Going, baptizing, teaching: the process of our mission (28:19) Jesus’ presence: enco …
Christ’s Vision for His Church (Ephesians 4:1-16) 1. Jesus is Lord of the church. 2. Jesus unites us together as His church (4:1-7). 3. Jesus gives each one of us gifts to use (4:7-10). 4. Jesus gives us pastors and leaders to equip us (4:11-12). We don’t measure a church by its seati …
Life Together as the Church Family (James 5:13-20) Together in suffering and prayer Together in joy and praise Together in sickness and prayer Together in sin and confession Together in wandering and restoration
Remember the Future (James 5:1-12) 1. Remember that Jesus sees you. 2. Remember that Jesus is coming to punish the wicked. 3. Remember that Jesus is coming to bless His people. Injustice is temporary. Justice will prevail. Evil loses. God wins. 4. Remember to keep on following Jesus. 5. Rememb …
Easter Changes Everything (Luke 24:1-12, 36-49) 1. Peace to you! 2. Touch and see. 3. Do you have anything to eat? 4. Remember my words. 5. Share the good news. Jesus died for us! Jesus is alive! Jesus is the Messiah! Jesus saves! 1. We are included. 2. We can …
Humble Planning (James 4:13-17) 1. Humble planning accepts that we don’t know the future. 2. Humble planning realizes that life is short. 3. Humble planning submits to God’s will. 4. Humble planning depends on God’s power.
The Grace Life (James 4:11-12) When we lift ourselves up, God humbles us (4:6). When we lift God up, God lifts us up (4:10). Grace leads to life (1:18). Grace leads to real love (2:1-13). Grace leads to active faith (2:14-26). Grace leads to true wisdom (3). Grace leads to humility (3: …
Marks of a Missionary Church Acts 13:1-5 HCSB Pete Ramirez Acts 13:1–5 (HCSB) 1 In the church that was at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen, a close friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they were ministering to …
The Pathway to Peace (James 4:1-10) Select wise leaders Use words to build not harm Display your love for God by prizing people Pursue true wisdom Question: Why are there conflicts among you? Answer: Your selfish passions, your proud hearts The path of pride leads to disorder. The path …
Question: “Who is wise and understanding among you?” (3:13) Answer: “By good conduct, show works in the meekness of wisdom.” (3:13) Extended Answer: pursue true wisdom, not false wisdom. (3:14-18). The Characteristics of True Wisdom (3:13, 17) God-given Humble Pure Peaceful Gentle Reasonabl …
Words and Church Health (James 3:1-18) Select wise teachers/leaders (3:1). A call to ministry includes an internal call and church confirmation. Use words to build not hurt others (3:1–12). Be consistent in your words: love God and others (3:9–12). Speak and live according to true wisdom ( …
Wisdom and Words (James 3:1-12) Our words reveal our self-control (3:2). Our words seem small but have power (3:3-5). Our words can hurt us and others (3:6-8). Our words reflect our heart (3:9-12).
Created with Dignity (James 3:1-12; Genesis 1:26-28) God created us. God specially created us. God created us originally good. God created us in His image. God created us in his image for His glory. God created us in His image to serve Him and His creation. God created us in his image for commun …
Faith Works (James 2:14-26) Faith without works is not true faith. Faith itself has works (2:17). Faith culminates in works (2:22).
Kingdom Honor (James 2:1-13) 1. The Lord of glory cares about the poor. 2. The Lord of glory has chosen the poor to be rich in faith (2:5). 3. The Lord of glory has chosen the poor to be his children, heirs of his kingdom (2:5). 4. The Lord of glory has put his name on all his people, the poor (2:7) …
The Christmas Journey: From Glory to Glory (Philippians 2:5-11) The Son is God and is glorious. The glorious Son humbly descends to be born as a baby. The Son humbly descends to die on a cross for us. The Son is exalted to the highest place. The Son is exalted with the preem …
Christmas from Above (John 1:1-14) 1. Jesus is the Word (1:1). 2. Jesus is eternal (1:1). 3. Jesus exists with God (1:1-2). 4. Jesus is God (1:1). 5. Jesus is the Creator (1:3). 6. Jesus became human (1:14). 7. Jesus is the object of our faith (1:12).
Christmas and Kingdom Honor (Luke 2:8-20; James 2:1-7 ) The Humble Lord The Glorious Lord the Humble and Glorious Lord. The humble and glorious lord exalts the humble. the humble and glorious lord calls his people to honor the humble.
Christmas and the Up-the-Ladder Life (Luke 2:1-7; James 1:26-27) The Christmas story disrupts our up-the-ladder mindset. A tale of two rulers Caesar Augustus The Lord Jesus Real Christianity is marked by….. Love for God, shown in holy living (1:27). Love for others, shown in words that h …
Thankful for God’s Life-Changing Word (James 1:18-25) Images of the word in James Seed (1:18, 21) Mirror (1:23-25) Law (1:25, 2:12) God’s word tells us the truth.. God’s word brings us life. God’s word fosters our growth. God’s word guides our path. God’s word gives us freedom. God’s word h …
Quick to Hear (James 1:19-25) 1. Hear Quick to hear Slow to speak Slow to anger Hear = listen 2. Hear Put off Receive Hear = receive 3. Hear Be hearers and hear. Look and keep looking. Be doers who do. We will be blessed in our doing. Hear = obey
Life through the Word (James 1:16-25) Beware of temptation’s death spiral. The focus of Satan’s efforts to deceive us into believing that the passing pleasures of sin are more satisfying than God. Sam Storms You have made us for Yourself and our hearts are restless until they find their rest i …
Wisdom for Temptation (James 1:13-18) Our culture doesn’t take temptation seriously because it doesn’t take sin seriously. It doesn’t take sin seriously because it doesn’t take God seriously. Earnest Christians do not fear trials as much as temptations. The great horror of a Christian is sin. …
Rejoicing under Persecution (James 1:2-12) Rejoice knowing that God is at work (1:2-3). Embrace the process of perseverance (1:3-4). Ask God for wisdom (1:5-8). Rejoice in God’s ultimate blessings (1:9-12).
The Message of James (James 1:1) James and his ministry The churches and their problems The letter and its characteristics James’s pastoral burden wisdom for consistency in the churches.
1. Jesus unites us together as His church (4:1-7). 2. Jesus gives every one of us gifts to use (4:7-10). 3. Jesus gives us pastors and leaders to equip us (4:11-12). 4. We all are equipped for the work of ministry (4:12). You have a spiritual gift! You are called to ministry! You are to …
We will accomplish more together than we ever will individually. Grace bookends 2 Corinthians 8-9. 1. Grace and Our Attitude in Giving How not to give…. grudgingly (9:5) sparingly (9:6) reluctantly (9:7) under compulsion (9:7) To give sparingly is to give from a heart that deep inside wants to …
A Pathway for Growing Together (Acts 2:38-47) Jesus’ Teaching in Matthew 28:18-20: Learning about Jesus Trusting Jesus Being baptized Growing together Serving/Going Baptizing Teaching The Church’s Example in Acts 2:38-47: Learning about Jesus. Trusting Jesus for salvation. Being baptize …
Entering God’s Family (Romans 3:21-26) How does God view me? Could a just God really forgive the guilty? On what basis could God forgive the guilty? God forgives—through Christ’s work. God forgives—because of His grace. God forgives—when we trust in Christ. God forgives—and He alone gets the …
Reclaiming Love: Love Centers (1 Corinthians 13:1-7) 1. Love is the center of our spirituality. 2. Love is defined by God. 3. Love is applied to many settings. 4. Love is self-giving to others. Differences are not the end of love; they are the occasion for love. Francis Scha …
Love Forgives (Matthew 18:21-22; Ephesians 4:32) Myths about Forgiveness Forgive and forget. Forgiveness means accepting that somehow everything is okay. Forgiveness results in reconciliation. Forgiveness means we trust again. Forgiveness means that punishment is removed. Forgiveness helps me …
Love Embraces Life Together. Love Abandons Self-Promotion. Love Esteems Others. Love Follows Jesus’ Example. Up, down: Jesus’ humility Down, up: Jesus’ exaltation Love Descends! The power paradox: the way down is really the way up; the way up is really the way down.
I Cor. 11, Love Remembers I. Love Remembers to Imitate 11:1-2 II. Love Remembers the Body 11:27-34 III. Love Remembers Christ 11:23-26
Reclaiming Love: Love Sends John 3:16-18; 20:21 1. The Father is on mission. 2. The missionary Father sends the missionary Son. 3. The missionary Father and missionary Son send the missionary Spirit. 4. Our missionary God sends us on this mission.
Reclaiming Love: Love Stops (Luke 10:25-37) The Conversation (10:25-29) The Lawyer’s Question: “Who is my neighbor?” (10:29) Jesus’ Parable (10:30-35) The desperate man His hope: a priest His hope: a Levite His help: a Samaritan Jesus’ Question: “Who was the neighbor?” (10:36-37) Jesus’ Ironic Messa …
Reclaiming Love: Love Builds(Ephesians 4:29) “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29 1. What love does not speak 2. What love does speak 3. When love speaks 4. Wh …
Reclaiming Love: Love Flows 1 John 4:7-12 1. Love Flows Within: God is love. 2. Love Flows Down: God’s love flows to us and gives us new life. 3. Love Flows Up: Our new life leads to our love for God. 4. Love Flows Out: Our new life and love for God leads to our love for others. 5. Love Flow …
Reclaiming Love: Love Values (Genesis 1:26-28) 1. God created us. 2. God specially created us. 3. God created us originally good. 4. God created us in His image. 5. God created us in his image for His glory. 6. God created us in His image to serve Him and His creation. 7. God created us in his image …
What is love? God defines love. We do not; our culture does not. God loves: God genuinely seeks the good of others and gives of Himself for their good. As God’s people, we love: we genuinely seek the good of others and give ourselves for their good. Love is diffusive, expansive. What does love look …
Reclaiming Love(1 Corinthians 13:1-7) What is love? God is loving: He genuinely seeks the good of others and gives of Himself for their good. As God’s people, we are to be loving: we genuinely seek the good of others and give ourselves for their good. What does love look like? Love is a universal tr …
1. The GIVER: God gives us gifts. 2. The GIFTS: God gives us gifts. 3. The RECEIVERS: God gives us gifts. 4. The GIVERS: God gives us gifts to use. Breathe in—receive. Breathe out—serve. Breathing in without breathing out à bloated Breathing out without breathing in à burnout Breathe in and b …
Alive without life? But God made us ALIVE in Christ! (2:4-10) 1. Alive because of God’s love. 2. Alive together with Christ. Our old status as sinners lies in Jesus’ tomb. Our new status is life through his resurrection (Sinclair Ferguson) 3. Alive, saved by grace through faith. 4. Alive unto goo …
Our Missionary King(Isaiah 6) Our Ultimate King Our Holy King Our Glorious King Our Gracious King Our Missionary King Our Faithful King
Historically, this chapter is at a crucial turning point in the life of the nation of Judah. Under the long reign of Uzziah (c. 792-739 BC), the nation had prospered, but by the time of Ahaz (c. 735-715 BC), the country had become an Assyrian vassal. Morally and politically the nation had experience …
First day of Missions Conference 2022 with D. A. Horton
I. FaceTime with God our Father
II. Fearless Requests Offered with Faith (Ephesians3:16-19)
III. Follow-Up by Transplanting our Gospel Fellowship (Ephesians3:20-21)
PRAYER IS NOT…. 1. Prayer is not a performance. 2. Prayer is not a formula. 3. Prayer is not talking God into blessing you. 4. Prayer is not giving God advice. 5. Prayer is not a checklist PRAYER IS…. 1. Prayer is a way of life. 2. Prayer is an expression of love. 3. Prayer …
How to Pray, Part 2 (Matthew 6:5-13)(Immanuel, 3.6.2022) PRAYER IS NOT…. 1. Prayer is not a performance. 2. Prayer is not a formula. 3. Prayer is not talking God into blessing you. 4. Prayer is not giving God advice. 5. Prayer is not a checklist. PRAYER IS…. 1. Prayer is a w …
(1) WE PRAY OUR LOVE FOR GOD. (2) WE PRAY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. (3) WE PRAY A KINGDOM MINDSET. We pray amidst the tension of living in the already and not yet. We pray from kingdom . We pray from a kingdom . (4) WE PRAY FOR GOD’S GLORY, , AND OURSELVES. We pray …
Set an example (4:12). People will no longer despise your youth when they are respecting your example. Who we are matters! It puts a question mark, period, or exclamation point behind what we teach. Read, Teach, and Apply the Scripture (4:13). Read the Scripture, exhort from the Scripture, a …
1. The Surprising Recipients of Baptism (vv. 30-35) 2. The Simple Requirement for Baptism (vv. 36-43) 3. The Spiritual Reality Behind Baptism (vv. 44-47) Baptism is a powerful form of proclamation of the truth of what Christ has done; it is a “word in water” testifying to the believer’s participatio …
1. WHAT HEAVEN IS NOT LIKE. 2. WHAT HEAVEN IS LIKE. 3. HEAVEN IS THE ULTIMATE. 4. HEAVEN IS HOME. “Heaven is beyond our understanding but not our comprehension. It will be amazing, astounding, and overwhelming, but it will not be strange. Going to heaven will not be like going to a forei …
The Context of Matthew 28:18-20 The Flow of Matthew 28:18-20 WHY? The authority of Jesus WHAT? Go and make disciples WHO? All nations HOW? Going, baptizing, teaching WHEN? I am with you always, to the end of the age. Go and make disciples of all nations!
We prize the sanctity of life, from the womb to the tomb. “The church is the community of the kingdom in which Jesus is acknowledged as Lord of the universe and through which, in anticipation of the end, the kingdom is concretely manifested in history.” – Ecuadorian missiologist Rene Padilla We ar …
We prize the sanctity of life, from the womb to the tomb. “The church is the community of the kingdom in which Jesus is acknowledged as Lord of the universe and through which, in anticipation of the end, the kingdom is concretely manifested in history.” – Ecuadorian missiologist Rene Padilla 1. We a …
1. Let’s Run the Race (12:1). 2. Let’s Run the Race Together (12:1). 3. Let’s Run Together with Hope (12:1). “The witnesses are the saints who have run the race before us, and have gathered along the marathon route to say, through the testimony of their lives, “By faith we finished, you can too!” …
1. God has given the Word to the church to help us believe and live in the truth (3:15-17). The Truth of God Truth to Believe Truth to Live 2. God has given pastors to the church to teach and lead accordingly (4:2). 3. With that in mind, what is the role of the pastor as it relates to preachin …
1. Our forgiveness of others recognizes that we live in the present kingdom. 2. Our forgiveness of others puts away anger. 3. Our forgiveness flows out of love. 4. Our forgiveness of others is grounded in God’s forgiveness of us. 5. Our forgiveness of others is grounded in Christ’s …
1. God’s ultimate end is His glory 2. God’s ultimate end shapes his eternal plan. 3. God accomplishes this eternal plan in history through Christ and his saving work. 4. God applies this eternal plan to us in history through union with Christ. 5. God’s creates us as the one church out …
Why do we need the baby in the manger? 1. We were dead in sin (2:1-3). 2. But God made us alive in Christ! (2:4-10) 3. We’re alive because of God’s love. 4. We’re alive together with Christ. “These verbs refer to three successive historical events in the saving career of Jesus: the resurrection, the …
Who is this Christ we celebrate at Christmas? 1. Christ is the eternal Son (3). 2. Christ is the gracious Redeemer (7). 3. Christ is the resurrected Lord (20). 4. Christ is the seated King (20-21). 5. Christ is the cosmos’s Goal (9-10, 21-23). 6. Christ is the ultimate blessing …
1. Be strong in the Lord’s strength (10). 2. Put on the Lord’s armor (11-13). “As God prepares to act, He is pictured as dressing for battle. His protective power derives from his righteousness, depicted as a breastplate, and salvation, pictured as a helmet.” Paul Wegner “The “full armor o …
Paul’s teachings here undermine the institutions of slavery: equality of all people, love for all, reciprocity, and justice for all are all right here. Common myths about work: Work is miserable. Work is meaningless. Work is everything. Work is money. Work is only a means to an end. Such matters see …
Parents and Children in the Lord (Ephesians 6:1-4) To CHILDREN (6:1-3) 1. Obey. 2. Honor. 3. Obey and honor your parents because you are Christians (6:1). Obedience to parents is part of Christian discipleship. Peter O’Brien 4. Obey and honor your parents because it is right (6 …
1. Grace Alone and Our Attitude in Giving How not to give…. grudgingly (9:5) sparingly (9:6) reluctantly (9:7) under compulsion (9:7) To give sparingly is to give from a heart that deep inside wants to hold back. There are enough external constraints and pressures to make us give something. But …
1. We are justified in Christ alone. God imputes all our sin to Christ. God imputes Christ’s righteousness to us. “alien righteousness” God declares us righteous. 2. We are justified in Christ alone by grace alone. 3. We are justified in Christ alone by grace alone through faith alone. “simultane …
There are 3 kinds of giving Impulsively Obediently Supernaturally or revelationally Giving God’s way requires giving with 5 attitudes: Generosity (2. Cor. 9:6) Prayerfully (2. Cor. 9:7) Cheerfully (Acts 20:35) Faithfully Sacrificially
To HUSBANDS 1. Be filled with the Spirit, and yield to the Lordship of Christ (5:21). 2. Love your wife as Christ loved the church (5:25-33) 3. Lead with love (5:25-33). “Christ fulfilled his leadership over the disciples through sacrificial service. Jesus did not cease to be the leader of the disci …
“So music and singing are necessary to Christian faith and worship for the simple reason that the realities of God and Christ, creation and salvation, heaven and hell are so great that when they are known truly and felt deeply, they demand more than discussion and analysis and description; they dema …
Walk in love (5:2). 1. Our love is central to imitating God (5:1). 2. Our love is to reflect Christ’s love (5:2). 3. Our love is self-giving (5:2). As God’s people, we are to be loving: we genuinely seek the good of others and give ourselves for their good. 4. Our love is our fragrant …
1. Unity and truth Unity through putting off lying and putting on truth. True community requires honesty. 2. Unity and anger Unity through putting off nursed anger and putting on holy anger. Address your anger quickly. 3. Unity and work Unity through putting off stealing and putting on hard w …
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29 1. What not to speak No corrupting talk, that which harms, contaminates; opposite of building up 2. What to speak only what is g …
1. Our journey starts in knowing Christ. 2. Our journey is mapped by Christ and His truth. 3. Our journey won’t be stopped by our wrong turns. 4. Our journey requires regular course correction. We put off the old self. We are renewed in our mindset. Do not be conformed to this world, b …
Three Ways We Imitate God: Walk in Love (vv. 1-2) Walk in Purity (vv. 3-6) Walk in Light (vv. 7-10)
1. Our Old Walk 2. The Reversal 3. Our New Walk Our new walk is distinctive. Until heaven, there will be nowhere on earth where the way of the world matches the way of Christ. Our new walk is derived. Our new walk is Christ-centered. Our new walk is gospel-saturated, not legalistic. Our new walk is …
1. God gives us gifts. 2. God gives us gifts. 3. God gives us gifts. 4. God gives us gifts to use. Discovering Your PLACE of Service (Tom Holladay) Pray Listen Ask Consider Explore Discovering Your SHAPE for Service (Tom Holladay) Spiritual Gifts Heart Abilities Personality Experiences 5. God giv …
1. Jesus unites us together as His church. 2. Jesus gives every one of us gifts to use. 3. Jesus gives us pastors and leaders. 4. Pastors and church leaders equip us. 5. We all do the work of ministry. You have a spiritual gift! You are called to ministry! You are key to the growth of each oth …
His Reaction He is not Rejoicing He is Angry He is Vengeful Defined- Spiritual Carnality is anything that pushes your joy button more than rejoicing over people being saved. The Reasons Self-Importance Self-Pity V. 29 Self-Righteousness V. 30 The Remedy Realize your positions – Sonship V. 31 My …
As we come to our text we see five truths: I. His Rebellion V.11-12 In these verses we do see the heart of man don’t we? Isaiah 53:6- All of us, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; But the Lord has caused the wrongdoing of us all to fall on Him. Romans 3:23- for all …
1. Freedom from living under sin’s domain 2. Freedom for living as God’s new creation 3. Freedom for living in goodness 4. Freedom for living in unity 5. Freedom for living in holiness 6. Freedom for living in love 7. Freedom for living in light 8. Freedom for living in wisdom Notes:
Our unity is grounded in God. One God One Body One Faith Our unity is experienced in tensions. Already and Not Yet Theology and Practice Unity and Truth Unity and Diversity
1. Unity through humility 2. Unity through gentleness 3. Unity through patience 4. Unity through loving forbearance 5. Unity through sustained effort
1. Unity through humility and gentleness. 2. Unity through patience and loving forbearance. 3. Unity through sustained effort.
1. To Him be glory…. What? Glory as God’s person Glory as God’s presence Glory as God’s display Glory as God’s goal Glory as God’s gift Glory as our response 2. To Him be glory…. Why? God hears our prayers. God knows our thoughts. God is infinitel …
1. God eternally purposed the church. 2. God created the church in Christ. 3. God brought Jews and Gentiles together as the church. 4. God spreads the gospel through His church. 5. God displays His plan through His church.
1. Strength 2. Faith 3. Love 4. Security 5. Community 6. Knowledge 7. Maturity 8. Purpose
Once we were separated from God and each other. But now we are united to Christ and each other. From far to near. From enmity to peace. From division to one new humanity. From separation to access. So then, we are one. Together we are God’s kingdom. Together we a …
Saved Saved by grace Saved by grace through faith Saved by grace through faith for good works Saved by grace through faith for good works so that God might display His grace Notes:
Death to Life (Ephesians 2:1-10) We were dead in sin. We all lacked spiritual life. We all sinned as a way of life. We all lived according to the sinful realm. We all carried out our polluted hearts. We all stood condemned… But God made us alive in Christ! We’re alive because of God’s abound …
The Resurrection Changes Everything 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 1. We can be forgiven. Instead of ignoring our past and hoping that it will go away, we can stand before the presence of God—NEW, FORGIVEN! “Our old status as sinners lies in Jesus’ tomb. Our new status is life through his resurrection” – …
Knowing God and His Blessings Life Together (Ephesians 1:15-23) 1. Know God. 2. Know the God of glory. 3. Know our God of glory. The God of glory is our Father. The God of glory is committed to us. The God of glory is committed to bless us. 4. Know our God and live out our identity. 5 …
1. God chose us. 2. God chose us. 3. God chose us. 4. God chose us in Christ. 5. God chose us before creation. 6. God chose us in love. 7. God chose us to holiness and adoption. 8. God chose us, and we heard the gospel. 9. God chose us, and we believed. 10. God chose us for His glo …
Life Together Blessing to Blessing Ephesians 1:3-14 1. We are blessed by our Triune God. 2. We are blessed in Christ. 3. We are blessed in Christ with every spiritual blessing. 4. We are blessed because God loves us. 5. We are blessed to be a blessing to others. 6. We are blessed to bless G …
1. God’s ultimate end is His glory (1:3-14). 2. God’s ultimate end shapes his eternal plan. 3. God accomplishes this eternal plan in history through Christ and His saving work (“blood” 1:7; “cross” 2:13-16; “He is our peace” 2:14; resurrection 1:19-23). 4. God applies this eternal plan to us in hist …
1. My Heavenly Father owns all the wealth in this world and in the world to come. 2. God wants everything in circulation. 3. It all belongs to His children. 4. The secret of getting is giving. 5. we are to give not from our apparent resources but from God’s actual resources. …
HEAVEN IS NOT LIKE…. HEAVEN IS LIKE…. HEAVEN IS THE NEW, FULL, PERFECT, ULTIMATE, FINAL, ETERNAL LIFE HEAVEN IS SOMETHING WITH WHICH WE ARE ALREADY SOMEWHAT FAMILIAR. “Heaven is beyond our understanding but not our comprehension. It will be amazing, astounding, and overwhelming, but it will not be …
1. WE PRAY OUT OF OUR LOVE FOR GOD. 2. WE PRAY TO GOD. 3. WE PRAY FROM A KINGDOM MINDSET. 4. WE PRAY FOR THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE GOOD OF OTHERS. 5. WE PRAY WITH ONE ANOTHER. Application:
On Mission Together: Being Jesus’ Disciples Blessed are the poor in spirit. Blessed are the mourners. Blessed are the meek. Blessed are the hungry. Blessed are the merciful. Blessed are the pure in heart. Blessed are the peacemakers. Blessed are the persecuted. As Jesus’s Disciples: We are bl …
1. We are called to be salt and light. 2. We are called to impact the whole world. 3. We are needed by the world. 4. We serve for the good of others and the glory of God. 5. We impact to the degree we get involved. 6. We impact to the degree that we are distinct from the world.
(Matthew 22:34-40; 1 Corinthians 13:1-7) Our plan is to look at love in this passage, then step back and ask questions: So what is love? What does love look like? How does our love reflect God’s love? What does it mean that love is self-giving? How is love both self-giving to others and life …
How does God view me? On what basis could the guilty be declared righteous by a good God? Justified in Christ alone by grace alone through faith alone to the glory of God alone The Romans Road Salvation is needed: sin (3:23). Salvation has been provided: Jesus (5:8; 6:23). Salvation must be accept …
WHY? Jesus’ authority WHAT? Go and make disciples WHO? All nations HOW? Going, baptizing, teaching WHEN? Until Jesus returns
John 1:1-18 What was Christ doing before Christmas? Living Loving Creating What is Christ doing in Christmas? Coming Becoming Lighting Revealing Saving Our response? Receiving & Believing Additional Notes:
1. Jesus is the Word (1:1). 2. Jesus is Eternal (1:1). 3. Jesus exists with God (1:1-2). 4. Jesus is God (1:1). 5. Jesus is the Creator (1:3). 6. Jesus became fully Human (1:14). 7. Jesus is the Object of Faith (1:12).
2 Timothy 3:16-17 CSB Scripture is the Word of God. Scripture is also very human. Scripture is inspired by God. Scripture is truthful/inerrant. Scripture is truth to believe. Scripture is truth to live. Scripture is truth for God’s mission. Additional Notes:
The Lost Sheep | The Lost Coin | The Lost Son The Characters The Responses to Grace: 1. The prodigal son: grateful for God’s extravagant grace 2. The older brother: angry at God’s extravagant grace 3. The Father: gives grace extravagantly Application:
Ephesians 1:3-14 Blessed be God who blesses us in Christ with every spiritual blessing. 1. God blesses us 2. God blesses us in Christ. 3. God blesses us in Christ with every spiritual blessing. 4. God blesses us for our good. 5. God blesses us to be a blessing to others. 6. God b …