Passage: 1 Peter 2:9-12; 3:15-16 Central Truth: We are called to live as GOSPEL CENTERED REPRESENTATIVES OF CHRIST'S KINGDOM to a fallen world. As Representatives of Christ's Kingdom: 1. WE…
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…
PASSAGE: Ephesians 4:31-32; Romans 12:17-21 FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH: FORGIVENESS is the means to freedom from the PAINS OF BEING WRONGED. (Eph. 4:31-32) HOW TO RESPOND TO THOSE WHO WRONG YOU: 1.…
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…
Bible Passage: Philippians 2:1-11 CENTRAL TRUTH: FOLLOWING CHRIST MEANS following His example of humility. Definition of "Humility": Humility is not thinking LESS OF YOURSELF but rather thinking OF YOURSELF LESS.…
PASSAGE: Joshua 24 CENTRAL TRUTH: Choose to live now for THE LEGACY YOU WANT TO LEAVE LATER. A GOD-HONORING LEGACY: 1. Highlights all that GOD HAS DONE. (v2-13) 2. Commits…
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: WARNING: A little disobedience UNDERMINES THE BENEFITS of the path of obedience. WHY DISOBEDIENCE MATTERS: It is rooted in DISSATISFACTION WITH GOD'S BLESSING. SO BEWARE THE PATH OF…
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: The life of faith begins with a STEP OF FAITH. WHAT'S INVOLVED IN THAT COURAGEOUS FIRST STEP OF FAITH: 1. Follows GOD, not the other way around. 2.…