A Long Obedience In the Same Direction (Luke 2:22-52, 3:21-22)
Key idea: Faithful Christian living is a long obedience in the same direction to the glory and pleasure of God. 1. Following Jesus is a long obedience in the same direction to the glory and pleasure of God
Thanks, Man (1 Corinthians 1:4-9)
Key idea: A life centered on Messiah will look for the good in others and will look up when the good goes bad. 1. When there is good–look for it (vv. 4-5). 2. When the good goes bad–look up (vv. 5-9).
Idol Factories (1 John 5:21)
Right worship is rooted in truth Right worship produces obedience Right worship overflows with love towards others
Cultivating Love (1 John 4:13-21)
Key Idea: Our love for others is cultivated in our relationship with God I. The importance of cultivating love: Love Defines Our Lives We must not excuse our lack of love. We must let love be the filter through which we see our world. We must find hope in love. II. The soil of love: […]
A Love That Makes God Known (1 John 4:7-12)
Key Idea: Display God through your sacrificial love I. Love is required: a commitment to care (Verses 7-8) II. Love is radical: a sacrifice for sinners (Verses 9-11) III. Love is revealing: making visible the invisible (Verse 12)
Love is a Sacrifice, Not a Salary (1 John 3:11-18)
We must see love as a necessity not a preference We must see love as a sacrifice to be made, not a salary to be earned We must see love as gospel transformation, not self sufficient strength
Love as a Way of Life (1 John 2:7-11)
Key Idea: True disciples of Christ live out a Christ-honoring love for others. Three reasons our love for others is an indicator of genuine faith: I. Loving others is foundational II. Loving others reflects Christ a. Jesus extends love to sinners and enemies b. Jesus commits love to imperfect people III. Loving others guides our […]
God’s Loving Demand (1 John 2:3-6)
The Christ-Centered life has a powerful and persevering love for others that flows from our love for God. Three ways to grow in love: Look to Christ Love Christ Abide in Christ How we abide in Christ We reject sin (1 John 3:6) We rely on the Word as fuel for our faith and love […]
Where Love Looks (Ruth 4:1-12)
Two hopes: Greater Trust Greater Love Key Idea: The focus of our hearts will lead to the faithfulness of our love. I. To love better we must look away from self II. To love better we must look to God The Blessings of Steadfast Love You experience unique grace You live a life that matters
A Love That Makes God Known (Ruth 2:14-23)
We should pursue a love that encourages faith and hope in God. Three hopes for our love: I. A love that creates community II. A love that makes God known III. A love that encourages hope and faith
