Since We Have Free Access To The Very Presence Of God Since Jesus Reigns Over Us
1. Draw Near In Faith (v. 22)
2. Hold Fast To Hope (v. 23)
3. Consider How To Love (v. 24-25)
Family Matters - 11 - Living Like The World Is Going To End - 1 Peter 4:7-11
1. Prayerfully Anticipate Christ's Return (v. 7)
2. Joyfully Love And Serve Christ's Church (v. 8-11a)
3. Passionately Pursue Christ's Glory (v. 11b)
Family Matters - 10 - Bring Wisdom Into Your Life - Proverbs 9
1. Run Into The House Of Wisdom (v. 1-6)
2. Flee From The House Of Folly (v. 13-18)
3. Make The Wise Choice (v. 7-12)
Family Matters - 09 - Questions About Marriage & Divorce - Matthew 19:3-12
3 Questions People Asked Jesus About Marriage & Divorce
Question 1: Do I Have The Right To Get A Divorce?
Answer: You Need A Higher View Of Marriage
Question 2: When Must I Get A Divorce?
Answer: You Need A Higher View Of Marriage
Question 3: Should I Just Stay Single?
Answer: You Need A Higher View Of Marriage
Family Matters - 08 - How Jesus Taught Us To Build His Church - Matthew 22:34-40
1. Prepare For Opposition (v. 34-35)
2. Love The Lord Your God Above Everything Else (v. 36-38)
3. Love One Another (v. 39-40)
Family Matters - 07 - Maturing In Christ - Colossians 1:24-2:5
3 Ways the Church, the Family, the Follower of Christ Is Made Mature in Christ:
1. We Are Spiritually Matured Through Difficulty (v. 24, 29; 2:1)
2. We Are Spiritually Matured Through The Ministry Of The Word (v. 25-29; 2:2-3)
3. We Are Spiritually Matured When False Teaching Is Repelled (v. 4-5)
Family Matters - 06 - Conflict - Acts 15:36-40
What Is The Root Cause Of Conflict? Sin
What Can I Do?
3 Approaches To Avoid:
1. Conqueror: “I must win and you must lose.”
2. Martyr: “I’ll take the blame to avoid conflict.”
3. Ostrich: “I’ll ignore it and hope it goes away.”
1. Own Your Contribution To The Problem
2. Pursue Reconciliation
Family Matters - 05 - Living Wisely In An Age Of Opposition - 1 Peter 3:15
1. Honor Christ The Lord As Holy
2. Be Prepared To Defend Your Hope
3. Show Gentleness & Respect
Family Matters - 04 - Married In Exile - 1 Peter 3:1-7
2 Foundations for Marriage
1. There Is A Distinction Between Man And Woman
2. There is a Distinction Between The Roles Of Man & Woman In Marriage
1. Honor Your Husband With A Submissive Spirit (v. 1)
2. Offer Your Heart To The Lord (v. 2-6)
3. Honor Your Wife With An Understanding Spirit (v. 7a) 4. Offer Your Heart To The Lord (v. 7b)
Family Matters - 03 - Questions For Christian Dads - Ephesians 6:4
4 Questions For Christian Dads
1. Am I Frustrating My Child?
2. Am I Discipling My Child?
3. Am I Correcting My Child?
4. Am I Spiritually Leading My Child?
Family Matters - 02 - How Does A Person Enter The Family of God? - Acts 8:26-40
1. God Prepares The Setting
2. God Cultivates The Listener
3. God Speaks Through The Obedient Believer
Family Matters - 01 - The Gospel And The Next Generation - Titus 2:1-6, 11-14
1. Older Men Lead & Teach Younger Men (v. 1-2)
2. Older Women Lead & Teach Younger Women (v. 3-5)
3. We All Consider Ourselves As Belonging To Jesus Christ (v. 11-13)
Various - 02 - Keep Praying - Luke 18:1-8
1. Keep Praying For The Sake Of Your Hope (v. 1)
2. Keep Praying Because Of Who God Is (v. 2-8a)
3. Be Convicted About Your Lack Of Prayer (v. 8b)
Various - 01 - Keep Yourselves From Idols - 1 John 5:16-21
Spiritual Principle: Reject What Is False So You Can Embrace What Is Real
The Progression Of An Idol:
1. I Desire
2. I Demand
3. I Judge
4. I Punish
X-ray Questions To Discern Idolatry
1. What am I preoccupied with? What is the first thing on my mind in the morning and the last thing on my mind at night?
2. How would I answer the question: “If only ______, then I would be happy, fulfilled, secure?”
3. What do I want to preserve or to avoid at all costs?
4. Where do I put my trust?
5. What do I fear?
6. When a certain desire is not met, do I feel frustration, anxiety, resentment, bitterness, anger, or depression?
7. Is there something I desire so much that I am willing to disappoint or hurt others in order to have it?
Risen With Christ - 05 - The Divine Son of God - Mark 9:2-13
When You Need A Better View Of Jesus:
1. Remember Who Jesus Is (v. 2-4)
2. Pay Attention To His Word (v. 5-8)
3. Root Your Hope In His Death And Resurrection (v. 9-13)
Risen With Christ - 04 - If Then You Have Been Raised - Colossians 3:1-17
1. Focus On Your New Position In Christ (v. 1-4)
2. Adorn Your Christ-Given Identity (v. 5-14)
3. Share The Joy Of Christ-Centered Fellowship (v. 15-17)
Risen With Christ - 03 - Humble Vessels of Good News - 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
1. Frail and Yet Powerful in Christ (v. 7-12)
2. Bold Through Faith in the Written Word (v. 13-15)
3. Full of Hope Amidst a Broken Reality (v. 16-18)
Risen With Christ - 02 - Walking In New Life - Ephesians 2:1-10
For the Person Who Wants Assurance & Clarity in Knowing Jesus Christ:
1. Turn from Walking with This World (v. 1-3)
2. Walk by Grace in the Works of Christ (v. 4-10)
Risen With Christ - 01 - Am I Saved? - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
3 Essential Marks of The Christian Life:
Faith, Hope, & Love (v. 2-3)
How Do I Know If I’m Chosen? (v 4-7)
1. You’ve Heard The Gospel
2. You’ve Believed The Gospel (And It Is Changing You)
Easter 2023 - 01 -The Risen King - Matthew 28:1-10
We Will Embrace Jesus As King When We:
1. First Consider the Facts (v. 1-4)
2. Believe The Word of Christ (v. 5-8)
3. Behold His Divinity in Worship (v. 9-10)