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

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 […]

Lessons Learned From My Father (Selected Scriptures)

I. A life that finds joy in the Lord, not circumstances (Psalm 63) II. A life that demonstrates what is truly important (Deuteronomy 6:4-7) III. A life that understands true greatness (Philippians 2) IV. A life of love that points to Christ (Mark 12:29-34)  

Man-Made Religion versus God-Given Hope (Judges 17-21)

Key Idea: We must pursue God-given hope over man-made religion. I. The foolishness and despair of living with a man-made religion A manmade religion is foolish because it will fail us Because there is no negotiating WITH God, only surrender TO God Because it does not lead us to righteousness, but to moral decline A […]