Back to Basics – Love Your Friends (John 15:12-13)
1. Love your friends because you’re loved by Jesus (v.12) Everything we are looking for in friends, we can find perfectly in Jesus. The love of Jesus _____ us to love ______!!! We love not to ___ love, but because we are ____________!! 2. Love your friends by loving like Jesus (v.13) How to lay […]
Back to Basics – Love Your Church (1 Thessalonians 2:7-12)
A 3-Part Definition of a Church: Three Ways to Love Your Church: I. Care for them (v.7-8) Show gentleness and affection towards others II. Work hard for them (v9-10) Work hard at loving others and being a good example III. Encourage them (v.11-12) Point one another towards Christ Discussion Questions
Back to Basics 4 – Share the Gospel (Romans 10:14-17)
Evangelism: proclaiming the good news of salvation. I. Compassion: Christians share because we care. (vv 14-15) II. Trust: Christians share while trusting in the sovereignty of God. (vv. 16-17) Discussion Questions
Back to Basics 3 – Cherish the Cross (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:2
I. The Cross is the Power of God for Salvation (1:18) II. The Cross is the Wisdom of God for Fools (1:22-28) III. The Cross is the Christian’s Boast Forever (1:29-2:2) Discussion Questions
Back to Basics 2 – Love Scripture
Key idea: We should love and know Scripture because it teaches us about God, tells us how to have a right relationship with God, and provides wisdom and satisfaction for our lives. “Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.” Psalm 119:97 I. Because It Teaches Us about God “although […]
Back to Basics – Know God
Key idea: Knowing God means having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ by repenting of sin and believing in Him 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. – John 17:3 I. Knowing God is Possible (Because He reveals Himself) II. Knowing […]