The Darkness and the Dawn (Matthew 4:12-17)
Key Idea: We find the dawn for our darkness through faith in Christ Flee the darkness of misplaced faith: a. Misplaced faith leads to darkness b. Misplaced faith leads to danger Look to the dawn through faith in Christ: a. We have hope for the dawn because Christ is faithful b. We embrace the hope of […]
Be: Becoming Who You Are in Christ (Ephesians 4:17-24)
Intro: Getting to Heaven Key idea: Living worthy of the gospel is about becoming who you are in Christ. I. The Unbeliever Lives a Futile Life (4:17-19) 1. Stupid to the Truth 2. Estranged from God 3. Slaves to Sensuality II. The Believer Lives a Transformed Life (4:20-24) 1. Christians Put Off the Old Self […]
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
Don’t Give Up (Philippians 3:12-17)
Key Idea: Following Jesus means never giving up How to Run the Race of Life Well: Small Group Questions Who in your life has been a spiritual role model in your life? What stands out to you about their faith? What stood out from the message and why? When was a time in your life […]
Jesus Christ, The Only Savior (Philippians 3:1-11)
I. Jesus Christ is the Only One Who Can Save B. The (Former) Pharisee Who Testifies (3:4-7) C. The Christ Who Saves (3:7-8) D. The Righteousness From God (3:9) (over) E. The Betterness of Knowing Jesus Christ (3:10-11) Discussion Questions 1. Would you rather have eyebrows a foot long that you could never cut, or […]
Two Important Questions (Luke 9:18-27)
The Lord Provides (Luke 9:10-17)
Key Idea: The Lord is always faithful to provide because He is both compassionate and powerful.
The Savior Over Death
Luke 7:1-17 Key Idea: In our waves of sorrow, we turn to the Savior over death. I have learned to kiss the waves that throw me up against the Rock of Ages. – Charles Spurgeon
Fruits and Foundations (Luke 6:43-49)
Key Idea: The fruits in our lives can reveal the true state of our hearts so, by God’s grace, we can build our lives on the foundation of Christ.
Judge Your Judgment (Luke 6:37-42)
Key Idea: Jesus warns against judgment that is excessively harsh, heedless, and blind to one’s own faults and exhorts us to humbly examine ourselves.