Generosity with the Gospel (Matthew 2:1-12)
Three ways the Christmas story motivates to be generous with the Gospel Christ came to call outsiders You were an outsider Every unbeliever is an outsider God can save any outsider Christ came to dethrone our false kings Christ came to create worshipers Worship calls for sacrifice Worship calls for submission Worship creates joy
Immanuel—God With Us (Matthew 1:23)
Key idea: Jesus is Immanuel—God with us God With Us in the Past God With Us in Jesus Christ God With Us Now God With Us Forever
Jesus, Our Complete Savior (Romans 7:14-25)
I. The War Within (vv.14-23) Sin Dwells in Me (vv.14-20) Two Principles Within (vv.21-23) II. Wretched, Yet Redeemed (vv.24-25) Realize You’re Not Alone Rejoice in Your Savior From All Sin Run Quickly to Jesus Christ Recognize Your Two Natures
Growing Younger (Mark 10:13-31)
Following Jesus means recognizing our need for Him.
Presenting the World’s Most Priceless Jewel: Fear of the Lord
The Joy of Generosity (Philippians 4:14-20)
Born of Great Love
The Christian and the Law Pt. 2 (Romans 7:7-13)
Key Idea: Sin uses the law for evil purposes, but the law is meant to lead us to Christ. Sin Manifested Through the Law (v.7) Sin Manipulates Through the Law (v.8a) Sin Murders Through the Law (vv.8b-11) Sin Magnified Through the Law (vv.12-13)
Staying on Mission (John 21:20-25)
The Blessing of Brokenness (John 18:15-18, 25-26; 21 15:19)
Pride: Self over Christ Cross Reference: Mark 14:26-38 Key Idea: Because of the perils of pride, we must embrace the blessing of brokenness. 1. The Perils of Pride Pride (Self over Christ) can be seen in two ways: A. Self without Christ Pride = Prayerlessness B. Self instead of Christ Warnings: Proverbs 11:2, 15:25, 16:8; […]
