Sermons

What is Christian Courage? It’s the willingness to say and do the right thing regardless of the earthly cost. It’s the God-given ability to take risks with the knowledge of God’s abiding presence. When will we need this Courage? Human Opposition Spiritual Oppression How do we get this Courage? Obedience – the Courageous Christian is […]

Sermon Notes: The good news of who we are in Christ: We are not under condemnation (Rom 8:1) We live under a new law of relationship in the Holy Spirit. (Rom 8:2-14) We are adopted into God’s family as His child. (Rom 8:15-17) God is going to resurrect us and all creation one day in […]

Sermon Notes ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________   Follow-up Questions from Sunday:   Getting to Know You: What has been the best part of the summer for you so far?   Quick Review: Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that […]

Sermon Notes For the followers of Jesus: Suffering and glory are promised. (Rom 8:18, 2Tim 3:12) Our present sufferings and future glory aren’t worth comparing. (Rom 8:18) The magnificence of God’s eternal glory will greatly surpass our present sufferings. (Rom  8:18-19) Sufferings and future glory concern both God’s creation and God’s children. (Rom 8) In […]

Sermon Notes Apostle Paul gives several reasons why we cannot continue being slaves of sin.  We have a debt of gratitude to God to live according to His Spirit. (Rom 8:12)  Living according to the flesh will destroy you. (Rom 8:13)  We are now children of God. (Rom 8:14-16).  We are heirs to a Divine […]

Sermon Notes  The first blessing of salvation is no condemnation. (Rom 8:1)  The second blessing of salvation is liberation. (Rom 8:2-4)  Jesus did not bring us to a new set of rules, but access to a new relationship.  Jesus paid it all for us on the cross and paved the way for the Holy Spirit […]

Sermon Notes In those three days, Paul:  Changed his mind about Jesus. (Romans 1:1-4)  Changed his mind about the Law. (Romans 3:19-20)  Changed his mind about salvation. (Romans 6:23)  Changed his mind about the church. (Acts 9:3-4, 1 Tim 1:12-15)  Changed his mind about Gentiles. (Romans 1:1-5, Gal 3:28)   Follow-up Questions from Sunday: Getting […]

Sermon Notes People followed Jesus for their own expectations and reasons.  The Zealots followed Jesus seeking political freedom.  The “free loaders” followed Jesus for free food.  The entertainment crowed followed Jesus because it was exciting.  The personal advancement people followed Jesus for power and position. What does Jesus desire from His followers?  Lk 14? Jesus […]

Sermon Notes  In-between the O.T. and the N.T. the relationship between God and His people was at an all-time low.  When Jesus came, He acted differently than any other prophet.  When Jesus prayed, He called God “Father”.  Jesus came to restore us to God in a new relationship.   Follow-up Questions from Sunday: Getting to […]

Sermon Notes  Spiritual growth happens in meaningful relationships. (Heb 10:24-25)  Biblical friendships happen around the presence of God.  (1 Sam Ch 17)  Biblical friendships are willing to sacrifice for each other. (1 Sam 18:1-4)  Biblical friendships are willing to defend each other.  (1 Sam 19:4-5)  Biblical friendships give you the freedom to be real.  (1 […]