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
Work Q&A Panel
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)
Work and God’s Will (Selected Scriptures)
Belonging, Part 3: Loving Difficult People (1 Thessalonians 5:15)
Key Idea: The gospel allows us to love in the most difficult situations with the most difficult situations with the most difficult people.
True Rest in Christ (John 5:1-17)