God is Faithful to His Purposes and Promises I. The CONTEXT of a CONTENTIOUS Passage A. POTTERS in the Bible (Jer. 18:1-10; Isaiah 45:9-13, 29:16, 64:8) B. RIGHTEOUSNESS in Romans
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The Gospel According to Romans – Part 6 | Romans 8:18-39
Love is the Foundation of the Gospel I. The relationship between SUFFERING and GLORY. (v. 18-27)A. The DYING body and GLORIFIED body. (v.12-18)B. The SMALL and the BIGGER picture. (v.19-23)C.
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The Law of the Spirit of Life I. REMEMBER the LETTER so far… (Rom. 1-7)A. OBEDIENCE that comes from FAITH. (Rom. 1)B. A GOSPEL that we all NEED. (Rom 1-3)C.
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The Gospel is Rooted in the Actions of Jesus I. Walking SLOWLY through the TEXT. (Rom. 5:1-6:23)A. Past ACTION – Present PEACE, JOY, and PURPOSE. (5:1-11) 1. JESUS is the one
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The Source of Righteousness I. The GOSPEL according to ROMANS. (Romans 1-3)A. GOOD NEWS for all PEOPLE. (Rom. 1:16-17)B. Equally NEEDY of the KINDNESS of God. (3:1-20)C. RIGHTEOUSNESS or LAW…which
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The Gospel is the Great Equalizer I. WRATH: What does that MEAN? (1:18-32)A. God is SEEN and REJECTED. (1:18-23)B. People are “GIVEN OVER” to their choices. (1:24,26,28) 1. Wrath is God
Read moreThe Gospel According to Romans – Part 1 | Romans 16:1-27; 1:1-17
The Gospel is for People I. The GOSPEL for Roman HOUSE CHURCHES. (16:1-27; 1:7)A. A LETTER written in RELATIONSHIP. (16:1-27; 1:8-14)B. To UNIFY the DIVERSE. (16:1-20; 1:7)C. Called to the
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When the Gospel Goes on Mission I. The GOSPEL is for EVERYONEActs 16:9, 13-14, 16-18, 29-34A. Lydia: A GOD-FEARING BUSINESS WOMANB. Slave Girl: A DEMON-POSSESSED WITNESSC. Jailer: A PAGAN EX-SOLDIER
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A Gospel Shaped Community I. Paul & Barnabas: INDWELT, EMPOWERED, WITNESSING (Acts 13-14)A. A Multi-ETHNIC FAITH Community Following KING JESUS (Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3)B. SIGNS, SERMONS, and STONINGS! (Acts 13:4-14:20)C. “REPORTING
Read morePhilippians: A Powerful Poem for the Persecuted – Part 2 | Philippians 1:27-2:18
Gospel Poetry I. A life WORTHY of the GOSPEL. (1:27-2:5)A. Living BOLDLY through DIFFICULTY. (1:27-30)B. Living TOGETHER as ONE in Christ. (2:1-5) Paul, writing from Prison, is embodying the gospel
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Mission – Acts The Greatest Danger to the Gospel Acts 28:11-31 June 17, 2018 I. The final CHAPTER of Paul’s STORY. (v.11-25)A. ARRIVING in Rome to FRIENDS. (v.11-16)B. Paul’s CONCERN
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Mission – Acts On Mission with the Gospel Acts 16:6-40 May 13th, 2018 I. The Gospel IS FOR Everyone (Acts 16:9, 13-14, 16-18, 29-34)A. Lydia: A GOD-FEARING BUSINESS WOMANB. Slave
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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
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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
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Luke: An Orderly Account The Half-Dead Jew Luke 10:25-37 January 28, 2018 I. A Story We All Know (Luke 10:30-35)A. A Man in Need (Luke 10:30)B. Abandoned by Everyone… (Luke
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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