Mission – Acts The Gospel always confronts our “idols” Acts 19:23-41 May 27th, 2018 I. The RECEIVED Gospel TRANSFORMS. (v.23-27)A. The WAY of Jesus DISTURBS. (v.23)B. The MESSAGE undermines the SYSTEM. (v.24-27) This is an interesting “Paul” text...
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Acts : God on Mission – Part 7
Mission – Acts Resonating The Truth Wherever You Are. Acts 17:16-34 May 20th, 2018 I. Paul STARTS by BEING where he is. (v.16-23)A. NOTICING what is AROUND him. (v.16,23)B. ENGAGING all types of PEOPLE. (v.17-21) We pick up our text today at a...
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Mission – Acts What “differences” make a difference? Acts 15:1-33 May 6th, 2018 I. The FIRST church CONFLICT. (v.1-5)A. “THEY” say you have to “DO” more. (v.1)B. CUSTOM or LAW? (v.1-5) Churches are often famous (or dare I say infamous) for...
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Mission – Acts What the Gospel Does and Undoes Acts 14:1-23 April 29th, 2018 I.“PREACHING” the GOSPEL. (v.6-13)A. In WORD and DEED. (v.7-10)B. To a TOTALLY different CROWD. (v.1,11-13) “Preach” is such a harsh word in the world today. “Don’t...
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Mission – Acts Living into the Big Story Acts 13:13-52 April 22nd, 2018 I.The STORY of the JEWS. (v.13-41)A. INITIATED and SUSTAINED by God. (v.13-22)B. DIRECTED to a specific END. (v.23-31)C. Scripture PROMISED and FULFILLED. (v.32-41)D. Making...
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Mission – Acts Hitting the Wall Acts 9:1-22 April 15th, 2018 I.The STORY of SAUL. (Acts 8:1-4; 9:1-2)A. He’s PASSIONATE and ACTIVE. (Phil. 3:4-6)B. He’s a SACRIFICIAL VISIONARY. (v.1-2)C. He’s on a COLLISION COURSE. (v.1-4; 2 Tim. 3:5) Last week...
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Mission – Acts The Big Picture Acts 1:1-11 April 8th, 2018 I. The BOOK of ACTS.A. The KEY to the whole BOOK. (Acts 1:8)B. In JERUSALEM. (Chap. 2-7)C. In JUDEA and SAMARIA (Chap. 8-12)D. To the ENDS of the EARTH. (Chap. 12-28) Today we start the...
Read moreLent 2018: The Words of Amos – Part 6
The Words of Amos – Part 6 Joyful Sadness Luke 19:28-44 March 25th, 2018 I. The REASON for JOY. (v.28-40)A. The King COMES with POWER. (v.28-37)B. A MOVEMENT of the PEOPLE. (v.36-39)C. More than MEETS the EYE. (v.40) It’s Palm Sunday. A day when...
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The Words of Amos – Part 5 From Ruin to Renewal…in only 15 verses. Amos 9:1-15 March 18th, 2018 I. A vision of RUIN and REVELATION. (v.1-6)A. The IMPLODING temple. (v.1)B. No CHANCE of ESCAPE. (v.2-4)C. Seeing and KNOWING the LORD. (v.5-6) Wait a...
Read moreLent 2018: The Words of Amos – Part 4
The Words of Amos – Part 4 An invitation to a funeral Amos 5:1-27 March 11th, 2018 I. SINGING a FUNERAL song. (v.1-3; Ecc.7:2)A. Your whole LIFE ahead of you…NOT! (v.2)B. A bad RETURN and a good RETURN. (v.3) Amos seems to move from hard words to...
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The Words of Amos – Part 3 Prepare to Meet Your God! Amos 4:1-13 March 4th, 2018 I. This is why they KILLED the PROPHETS. (v.1-3)A. Politically incorrect HONESTY about… (v.1-3)B. …EXTRAVAGANT self-ABSORPTION… (v.1; 6:4-6)C. …NUMBNESS to the WORLD...
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The Words of Amos – Part 2 Hard Words Amos 3:1-15 February 25th, 2018 I. Chosen (Known) for PURPOSE, not PRIVILEGE. (v.1-2)A. God’s CALL should yield THANKFULNESS…B. …HUMILITY…C. …and ALIGNMENT to His PURPOSES.D. KNOWING should change our LIVING...
Read moreLent 2018: The Words of Amos – Part 1
The Words of Amos – Part 1 Looking Inward Amos 1:1-2:16 February 18th, 2018 I. Amos WHO?A. Amos is a POOR NOBODY… (1:1; 7:14)B. …speaking to the WEALTHY and POWERFUL… (2:6-16)C. …on BEHALF of the “LION”. (1:2; 3:8,12) For Lent this year we turn...
Read moreGospel – Luke: An Orderly Account – Part 11
Luke: An Orderly Account The Joy of Lost Things Luke 15:1-32 February 11, 2018 I. Three STORIES about what has been LOST. (v.1-32)A. A Lost SHEEP means RISK. (v.3-7)B. A Lost COIN reveals DESIRE. (v.8-10)C. A Lost SON elevates RELATIONSHIP...
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Luke: An Orderly Account From “Who” to “You” Luke 13:18-30 February 4, 2018 I. Two METAPHORS for the KINGDOM. (v.18-21)A. A SMALL seed grows BIG. (v.18-19)B. YEAST that PERMEATES the whole. (v.20-21)C. A THEOLOGICAL QUESTION. (v.23) As the gospel...
Read moreGospel – Luke: An Orderly Account – Part 8
Luke: An Orderly Account People find what they look for… Luke 5:17-6:16 January 21, 2018 NOTE: Current issues with recording are being looked at. Thank you for your patience. I. Constant CONFLICTS with PHARISEES. (5:17-6:16)A. You don’t FIT our...
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Luke: An Orderly Account The Gospel is bigger than we think Luke 4:14-30 January 14, 2017 NOTE: Current issues with recording are being looked at. Thank you for your patience. I. Jesus’ MAKES a bold DECLARATION. (v.14-21)A. The MESSIAH’S Job...
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Luke: An Orderly Account A Gospel Identity Luke 4:1-13 January 7, 2017 I. CHALLENGING Jesus’ IDENTITY… (v.3-11)A. You NEED to PRODUCE. (v.3)B. It’s ALL about POWER. (v.5-7)C. You have to MANAGE other’s PERCEPTIONS. (v.9-11) Luke is showing Jesus...
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Luke: An Orderly Account “Thinking He was with them…” Luke 2:41-52 December 31st, 2017 I. ACCORDING to the CUSTOM… (v.41-42)A. Luke’s PURPOSE in WRITING. (1:1-4)B. The POWER of REPEATED action. (v.41-42) Luke has a clear purpose in mind as he...
Read moreFourth Sunday of Advent
Fourth Sunday of Advent Season of Advent 2017 Peace: What Happens When Jesus Comes Luke 2:21-40 December 24th, 2017 I. WHAT Simeon SAW… (v.27-32)A. The SALVATION of GOD. (v.30)B. REVELATION to the GENTILES. (v.32; Is. 49:6)C. GLORY for ISRAEL...
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