Back to Basics – Love Your Church (1 Thessalonians 2:7-12)
A 3-Part Definition of a Church: Three Ways to Love Your Church: I. Care for them (v.7-8) Show gentleness and affection towards others II. Work hard for them (v9-10) Work hard at loving others and being a good example III. Encourage them (v.11-12) Point one another towards Christ Discussion Questions
The Joy of Your Salvation (Luke 10:17-24)
I. Rejoice in Your Salvation More Than in Your Ministry (10:17-20) The Joy of Ministry (10:17-19) The Grief of Ministry The Joy of Your Salvation (11:20) II. Rejoice in Your Salvation More Than in Your Earthly Life (Luke 10:21-24) The Father’s Value System (10:21) The Trinity’s Joy (10:21-22) The Christian’s Blessing (10:23-24)
Hope for the Fight, Hope for our Failures (Matthew 4:1-11) – Part 3
Key Idea: Christ is our hope for the fight against temptation, and our hope for when we fail.
The True Leap of Faith (Matthew 4:1-11) – Part 2
Key idea: We must fight the temptation to believe that God exists to carry out our agenda; rather we exist to live for His.
Back to Basics 4 – Share the Gospel (Romans 10:14-17)
Evangelism: proclaiming the good news of salvation. I. Compassion: Christians share because we care. (vv 14-15) II. Trust: Christians share while trusting in the sovereignty of God. (vv. 16-17) Discussion Questions
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 […]
The War and the Word (Matthew 4:1-11)
A Love that Abounds (1 Thessalonians 3:6-13)
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
The Gift That Keeps on Giving (Ephesians 4:7-16)
Key Idea: Jesus gifts Christians to build up His church Small Group Questions