Ephesians 2:19-22, In Christ, you are: 1. A Child of God. 'chosen people' special possession' people of God' 2. Forgiven 'now you have received mercy' 3. Holy 'a holy nation'…
THE TRANSFORMING MESSAGE IS FAITH IN CHRIST, NOT CHANGED BEHAVIOR. TRUE FAITH IN CHRIST WILL RESULT IN CHANGED BEHAVIOR. MAIN POINT: THE POWER OF CHRIST IN US EMPOWERS OUR EFFORTS…
CENTRAL TRUTH: Healing from strife come through RELEASING THE WRONG rather than REVENGE. THE CHOICE TO FORGIVE: 1. Comes BEFORE THE OPPORTUNITY to forgive. 2. Is rooted in GOD'S SOVEREIGN…
Passage: Luke 23:26-56 CENTRAL TRUTH: The crucifixion demonstrates Christ’s UNWAVERING commitment to OUR SALVATION. FOUR WAYS WE CAN IMITATE CHRIST’S COMMITMENT: Be committed to a life of CROSS-BEARING. (v26) Be…
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.…