A Light That Brings Hope (Micah 5:1-5a)
A Light in the Darkness (Part 3): A Light That Brings Hope Micah 5:1-5a Key Idea: God allows and uses our humiliation so we might be prepared to hope in Him. I. Setting the Stage: Humiliation (vv.1-2a) II. Seeing the Savior: Hope (vv.2b-5a)
A Light That Allows Us to See (Luke 9:28-43a)
Key Idea: the light of Christ allows us to see through the darkness of our world Three ways to see in the darkness of the world, through the light of Christ: I. See life in light of the true salvation of Christ II. See life in light of the love of Christ III. See life […]
Peace in Tribulation (John 16:25-33)
Joy in Sorrow (John 16:16-24)
Key idea: We find a persevering and powerful joy when we see life in light of Christ and his gospel Four aspects of true joy to encourage our faith and increase our joy True joy recognizes the world’s counterfeits True joy is rooted in the Gospel True joy sees the bigger story Believe that suffering […]
I Love to Tell the Story (Ephesians 2:1-10)
1. Chapter 1 – The Real Problem: Spiritual Death a. Totally corrupted by sin b. Seduced by the world’s values c. Enslaved to the rule of Satan d. Destined for judgment 2. Chapter 2 – The Divine Solution: the Gospel a. We have a hero who loves us b. We have a hero who forgives […]
Better With the Spirit (John 16:4b-15)
Key Idea: Three realities about the Holy Spirit for strength in gospel sharing and gospel life. Three realities about the Holy Spirit: I. The Comforting Presence of the Spirit (v.4b-7) Our Advantageous Position Our Advocate’s Permanence II. The Convicting Power of the Spirit (v.8-11) Convicts people of their unbelief in Jesus Convicts people of their […]
Walking Wisely: How Scripture Guides Our Thinking and Our Voting
Walking Wisely: How Scripture Guides Our Thinking and Our Voting Faithfulness During Political Divisiveness (Part 3) Selected Scriptures Recommended Resources How the Nations Rage, by Jonathan Leeman How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics, by Jonathan Leeman Before You Vote, by David Platt One Nation Under God, by Ashford and Pappalardo God and […]
Pressing On Through Persecution
Three truths we must remember to press on through persecution: Remember Your Identity Remember Your Context in this World Remember Your Mission
Faithfulness During Political Divisiveness (Matthew 22:14-22) – Part 2
Key idea – We live faithfully in politics by living faithfully for Christ I. Live in Truth II. Live out Love III. Live with a Message An ambassador is someone who lives in a foreign land but represents their own king. Three ways to live with a message: A. Gospel priority B. “Convictional kindness” C. Visible […]
Faithfulness During Political Divisiveness (Matthew 22:15-22) – Part 1
Key idea – We live faithfully in politics by living faithfully for Christ I. Live in Truth A. Recognize that the culture offers a faulty version of reality B. Recognize biases in the presentation of facts (both “liberal” and “conservative”) C. Recognize the complexity of the issues at stake D. Recognize the difference between “straight-line” […]