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Living a Legacy (2 Timothy 1:3-14)

A faith worth living produces a legacy worth leaving.

I. A Faith to Receive (v.5)
II. A Pattern to Follow (v.13)
III. A Deposit to Guard (v.14)

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The Diagnosis: Total Depravity (Romans 3:10-18)

Key Idea: A right diagnosis of our hearts drives us in the right direction. “Nearly all the wisdom we possess, that is to say, true and sound wisdom, consists of two parts: the knowledge of God and of ourselves.” – John Calvin

The Hopelessness of Hypocrisy (Matthew 6:1-4)

We avoid hypocrisy by living before an Audience of One.

I. Hypocrisy: Seeking people’s praise through public performance (verses 1-2)
A. Hypocrisy is dishonoring.
B. Hypocrisy is dangerous.
C. Hypocrisy is draining.
II. Faithfulness: Living for an Audience of One (verses 3-4)
A. Rest in our redemption.
B. Look to the reward.

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Through the Deepest Valley He Will Lead (Psalm 23:4)

My hope in dark valleys is the presence of my Shepherd.

I. The Darkness of the Valley (v.4a) — three truths for dark valleys
1. God is sovereign over all, including evil and suffering (Eph. 1:11)
2. God does not author evil (1 Jn. 1:5; Ps. 5:4)
3. God is with us when we face evil and suffering (Ps. 23:4)
II. The Presence of the Shepherd (v.4b) — four responses in dark valleys
1. Weep, knowing that suffering is real (Ps. 13; 88)
2. Pray, knowing God wants you to come to Him (Phil. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:7)
3. Trust in God, who is unbelievably sovereign and loving (Ps. 56:3; Eph. 3:19)
4. Hope in God and the eternal weight of glory (2 Cor. 4:16-17; Rom. 8:18)

The Purpose of Divine Forbearance (Luke 13:1-9)

God withholds judgment against our sin to humble us and bring us to repentance.

I. A Level Ground (vv. 1-5)
II. A Longsuffering God (vv. 6-9)

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Love Is Not a Transaction (Matthew 5:43-48)

We love faithfully, by faith.

I. The fuel for hate
A. We make love a transaction
B. We justify our lack of love
II. The fuel for love
A. We see God’s love as an example
B. We experience God’s love through faith

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Generous Mercy (Matthew 5:38-42)

Respond to the wrongs you suffer and the needs you see with the generous mercy of Christ.

I. Understand the destructive longing for vengeance
II. Display the Savior’s generous mercy
A. The degrading slap
B. The merciless lawsuit
C. The forced mile
D. The free gift

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This Is Youth Ministry!

From Colossians 1:28-29, Pastor Brett Nakashima casts the biblical vision for Lighthouse Youth: youth ministry exists to proclaim Christ so that every student is presented mature in Him. It is a foundation for the year ahead, built on proclamation, equipping, and loving community.

1. A ministry of proclamation: holding out Christ from God’s Word, week in and week out.
2. Equipping students for a life of obedience and worship, growing mature in Christ.
3. The centrality of loving community and discipleship, with parents leading the way.