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…
PASSAGE: Acts 2:42-47 CENTRAL TRUTH: Following Jesus is strengthened by ABIDING IN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY. 5 COMMITMENTS OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: 1. Commitment to GATHERING REGULARLY. 2. Commitment to BEING FORMED BY…
Bible Passage: Luke 10:25-37 CENTRAL TRUTH: LOVE FOR NEIGHBOR is fundamental to kingdom living and FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD. A PORTRAIT OF A GOOD NEIGHBOR: 1. One who recognizes the UNIVERSAL…
PASSAGE: Joshua 8-11 CENTRAL TRUTH: God’s Promises are fulfilled IN SPITE OF SIN, however, sin can cause us to MISS OUT on the fulfillment of God’s promises. THEREFORE OUR FAITH…
CENTRAL TRUTH: God's people FLOURISH when they commit to ACTIVE OBEDIENCE. LESSONS ON OBEDIENCE FROM JOSHUA (ISRAEL): 1. Obedience is not about GETTING GOD ON OUR SIDE, but ALIGNING OUR…
CENTRAL TRUTH: Living by or acting in faith requires ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AND RESPONSIVENESS to the promises of God. SAVING FAITH PRODUCES: 1. Genuine CONFESSION (v.8-11) 2. Humble DEPENDENCE (v.12-13) 3.…
PASSAGE: HEBREWS 12:4-11 CENTRAL TRUTH: God uses discipline as a means of leading us to the finish line of life. THEREFORE WE SHOULD EMBRACE GODLY DISCIPLINE BECAUSE: 1. It helps…
PASSAGE: HEBREWS 12:1-3 CENTRAL TRUTH: The proper response to the faith demonstrated by others is to RUN YOUR OWN RACE OF FAITH. WHAT IT TAKES TO RUN THE RACE: 1.…
FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH: The insufficiency of the Law is eclipsed by the SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST JESUS. CENTRAL TRUTH: The will of God is revealed in the LIFE and DEATH of Jesus…
CENTRAL TRUTH: Because of Jesus, we have UNHINDERED ACCESS to the throne of grace. HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND TO JESUS OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST: 1. Hold firmly to the faith we…