Marks of a Steadfast Life (1 Thessalonians 5:25-28)
Three marks of a steadfast and faithful life in Christ: I. A life of dependence II. A life of community III. A life of learning
Seeing Christ in the Storm (John 6:16-21)
Theme: Learning to behold our Savior who calms our fears. He reveals Himself He guides our steps
Belonging: Sanctification (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)
Sanctification Defined: A work of God in man that makes us more and more free from sin and more like Christ in our lives. A term that’s closely related and sometimes used synonymously with the word holiness. Key Idea: We can be encouraged that God is changing our hearts and lives to be more […]
Holding to the Truth (1 Thessalonians 5:19-22)
Due to technical difficulties the first few minutes of this message are unavailable. Key Idea: We are encouraged to cultivate hearts that receive godly words for the sake of our Christ-likeness.
Better Than Expected (John 6:1-15)
Two ways Jesus is better than we expected 1. Jesus is a better provider a. He provides when we are helpless b. He provides with supernatural power c. He provides with overwhelming abundance d. He provides what we really need 2. Jesus is a better king
Not Our Own (1 Corinthians 6:12-20)
Key idea: A people centered on Messiah are a people who belong to God. 1. Belonging to God means that our freedom is not our own (v. 12) 2. Belonging to God means that our bodies are not our own (vv. 13-19) 3. Belonging to God means that we are not our own (v. 20)
Why We Struggle to Believe (John 5:30-47)
Key Idea: We struggle to believe when we go through the Christian life, but neglect Christ. Three reasons we struggle to believe: We study scripture, but neglect Christ We pursue a Savior, but neglect Christ We desire glory, but neglect Christ
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Your God-honoring Spiritual Habits (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Key Idea: 3 habitual action you make in your heart to obey God’s will I. Rejoice always (v. 16) II. Pray without ceasing (v. 17) III. Give thanks in all circumstances (v. 18)
Jesus on Jesus’ Terms (John 5:18-29)
Key Idea: Since Jesus is God, we can actually have a relationship with him and we order our lives around him. I. Since Jesus is God, we can actually have a relationship with him (vv. 18-24) II. Since Jesus is God, we order our lives around him (vv. 25-29)