God’s Will for Your Purity (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)
Family Rules for the Family of God (Ephesians 4:25-32)
Key idea: As Christians, we live differently from children of the world, because we are children of God. I. In our family, we tell the truth (v. 25) II. In our family, we trust in God’s justice (vv. 26-27) III. In our family, we work hard (v. 28) IV. In our family, we speak in […]
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)