The Darkness and the Dawn (Part 3) (Matthew 4:23-25)
Key Idea: The gospel of the kingdom means embracing and reflecting the light ofChrist. I. The Hope of the Kingdom: Embracing the Light of Christ A. Hope declared B. Hope demonstrated II. The Mission of the Kingdom: Reflect the Light of Christ […]
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.