CENTRAL TRUTH: The mercy of God is greatly demonstrated through the BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST. THREE WAYS GOD'S MERCY IS DEMONSTRATED IN LUKE 1:57-80: 1. To AN INDIVIDUAL FAMILY.…
3 REVELATIONS/1 INVITATION: - REVELATION #1 - Jesus is the PERSON AND PLACE from which we find REST AND REFRESHMENT. -REVELATION #2 - Jesus REVEALS OUR HEARTS in order to…
CENTRAL TRUTH: The fulfilling life we desire is DISGUISED AS THE COSTLY LIFE OF SACRIFICE. TWO OBSTACLES TO THIS PURSUIT: 1. The pursuit of POSSESSIONS. 2. The pursuit of PRAISE.…
FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH: The effectiveness of the Word of God is dependent on RECEPTIVENESS OF THE LISTENER. WHAT UNDERMINES THE FRUITFULNESS OF THE WORD: 1. Immediate UNBELIEF. 2. Eventual HARDSHIPS. 3.…
CENTRAL TRUTH #1: How we VIEW JESUS determines how we RESPOND TO JESUS. CENTRAL TRUTH #2: How we RESPOND TO JESUS demonstrates how we VIEW OURSELVES.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Strength for life come from not merely BELIEVING WHO JESUS IS but also DOING WHAT JESUS SAYS. WHY STRENGTH IS NEEDED: 1. EVERYONE goes through storms. 2. Storms…
CENTRAL TRUTH: Your biggest need is FORGIVENESS FOR YOUR SINS. JESUS ALONE provides forgiveness for sins. This is true FOR OTHERS ALSO. CLOSING ENCOURAGEMENT: Enjoy FRESH FORGIVENESS from Jesus today!
CENTRAL TRUTH: The surest PATH TO JOY is by following Jesus. THREE BENEFITS OF FOLLOWING JESUS: Experiencing His PRESENCE AND POWER. (v3-7) Experiencing His PROVISION. (v5-7) Receiving His PROMISE (v8-10)…
FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH: Followers of Jesus should ACTUALLY FOLLOW JESUS. JESUS' SPIRIT-LED PURPOSE: Preach the GOSPEL OF GRACE...to the HURTING AND MARGINALIZED...not just among THOSE YOU CONSIDER "US" but also among…
CENTRAL TRUTH: We can experience great joy because JESUS OVERCAME TEMPTATION. THREE REASONS WHY THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS BRINGS ABOUT GREAT JOY: His victory reveals Him as GOD'S TRUE SON…