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

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 […]

Leaving a Godly Legacy (2 Timothy 2:1-7)

As disciples of Christ, we leave a gospel legacy by depending on the gospel and entrusting it to others. Depend on the Gospel Entrust the Gospel to others Persevere in Gospel ministry

Gospel-Centered Disciples Who Exalt (1 Peter 4:7-11)

5 ways that we should exalt Christ: Exalt Christ by adopting a war-time mentality Exalt Christ by praying effectively Exalt Christ by loving one another Exalt Christ by showing hospitality Exalt Christ by serving others with your gift

Life Together (Ephesians 5:21, Acts 2:42-27)

A special message as we welcome our incoming class of 6th graders to our Sunday worship services. A Selfless Community (Ephesians 5:21) Two characteristics of mutual submission and service Submission is for everyone Submission is redefined Sunday Mornings (Acts 2:42-47) Three directions to focus during Sunday worship services Up In Out  

Gospel-Centered Disciples (Philippians 1:27)

How our church fulfills the mission of making gospel-centered disciples I. We stand firmly together in the truth of the Gospel II. We strive side by side for the centrality of the Gospel