Gratitude for Grace (Luke 17:11-19) and Baptism Testimonies (Fall 2017)
Key Idea: A life of humble worship means living grateful for grace. I. Thankfulness is about understanding our desperation for grace II. Thankfulness is about letting the gift point to the giver
Faithfulness Rooted in Faith (Ruth 3:1-18)
During trials we must pursue a proactive faithfulness rooted in a powerful faith. We must have a proactive Faithfulness… …that is rooted in a powerful Faith
A Love That Makes God Known (Ruth 2:14-23)
We should pursue a love that encourages faith and hope in God. Three hopes for our love: I. A love that creates community II. A love that makes God known III. A love that encourages hope and faith
The Reformation: Historical Roots, Present Reality (Romans 1:17)
A brief history of the Reformation. I. Sola Scriptura: Scripture Alone – Pastor Kelly Kira II. Sola Fide: Faith Alone – Pastor Jason Ho III. Sola Gratia: Grace Alone – Pastor Ryan Narasaki IV. Solus Christus: Christ Alone – Pastor Gavin Kajikawa V. Soli Deo Gloria: God’s Glory Alone – Pastor Kim Kira
Where Love Grows (Ruth 2:1-13)
A steadfast love for others, grows in the soil of humility and faith. Soil #1: Our humility before God Soil #2: Our relationship with God Soil #3: Our trust in the sovereignty of God
Start with God (Ruth 1:19-22)
To overcome bitterness and despair, you must start with God. Three ways to start with God: Lament well, rather than complain about your sufferings Interpret life based on the nature of God, not the nature of your circumstances Have a forward looking hope
Your Greatest Treasure (Matthew 13:44)
Being God’s Steadfast Love (Ruth 1:6-18)
Key Idea: We must live out a steadfast love for others that is rooted in the steadfast love of God. The picture of steadfast love: covenant commitment and costly kindness The source of steadfast love: the true God The blessing of steadfast love: we are God’s steadfast love to others
The Beauty of Story (Ruth 1:1-5)
Theme: Ruth is a call to faithfulness by faith in the steadfast love of God. I. Embrace God’s bitter providence II. Embrace the beauty of story
Side by Side for the Gospel (Philippians 1:27)
We must understand our lives from the perspective of the ministry of the gospel. Filter #1: We were made for another home The danger: Christians who compartmentalize Christians who are consumer Christians who are convinced that later is ok Christians who cling to privilege Filter #2: We are made for an eternal family Life in […]