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; […]
How To Hope (Job 19)
Faithfulness in a Digital World (Selected Scriptures)
Baptism Service
When Life Doesn’t Make Sense (Job 13)
The Christian and the Law Part 1 (Romans 7:1-6)
Key Idea: We have been released with the law to be united with Christ The Principle Stated (v.1) The Principle Illustrated (vv.2-3) The Principle Applied (vv.4-6)
In Christ (2 Corinthians 5:16-20)
Key Idea: Being an ambassador for Christ is the outworking of our salvation in Christ. I. The Gospel changes how we view ourselves “Union with Christ means we are in Christ, Christ is in us, we are like Christ, and we are with Christ” (Wayne Grudem) II. The Gospel changes how we […]
Comfort From a Hallmark Greeting Card (Or, What Not To Say When People Hurt) (Job 4-5)
True Greatness (Mark 9:30-50)
Key idea: If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all. I. Who is the Greatest? (9:30-32) II. What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus? (9:33-37) III. What Does it Mean to Not Follow Jesus? (9:38-50) IV. Follow Jesus!
Freed to Obey (Romans 6:15-23)
Key Idea: As Christians, we live under the reality that God owns us and is worthy of wholehearted obedience. 1. A New Master (vv.15-16) 2. A Radical Path (vv.17-19) 3. A Better Outcome (vv.20-23)
