Cahaba Park Church Podcast

I. Introduction - Psalm 125:2; Hebrews 11:13-16; 13:8II. What is the Gospel?a. The Gospel Addresses and Answers My Greatest Need: Sin -Romans 3:10-12, 23b. The Gospel Is about a Father's Love for His Chosen Child -Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; John 3:16c. The Gospel Centers on the Sinless Life, the Punishing Death, andthe Glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ -2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15d. The Gospel Affords Me the Status of Sonship - 2 Corinthians 5:17III. Who Is Jesus?a. Jesus Is the Image of the Invisible God - Colossians 1:15; John 3:16; 14:9b. Jesus Is Preeminent - Colossians 1:13-20c. Jesus Is Worthy - Revelation 5:9, 10, 12, 13bd. Jesus Is YOUR Savior - Matthew 1:21IV. CONCLUSIONa. Rehearse Gospel Texts - John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:21; I John 4:10;Isaiah 61:1-3b. Sing Gospel Hymnsc. This is Who God is; this is what I am; this is what Jesus did for me;this is how I received itd. My Father loves me and always has loved me…because HEransomed me with the blood of His Sone. It's all about Jesus

I. Joy is CommandedII. Joy is SpreadIII. Joy is Everlasting

A Witness to the LightThe True LightLight for a Darkened World

I. IntroductionII. The Word of God A. The Eternal Word B. The Saving WordIII. The Light of Men A. In Him Was Life B. The Light of Men Shining in Darkness C. The Darkness Has Not Overcome ItIV. Conclusion

I. The Word of GodA. The Eternal Word ~ 1:1-2B. The Saving Word ~ 1:3 with 20:31Life Applications1. The Babe born in the manger is the One Who gives meaning tolife.2. Jesus is the answer to your greatest problem; the satisfaction ofyour greatest need.3. If you want to know what God is like, look at Jesus.4. Jesus' coming is THE most important thing ever to happen tothis world.5. Nothing is more important than my relationship with Him.II. The Light of MenA. In Him was Life ~ 1:4aB. The Light of Men Shining in Darkness ~ 1:4b-5aC. The Darkness Has Not Overcome It ~ 1:5bIII. Conclusion

I. God will build the houseII. God will protect the houseIII. God will give rest to the house

1. How are we like Martha?2. How can we become more like Mary?

1. New Places of Empowerment (28:11-16)2. New People to Evangelize (28:17-27)3. New Approach to Witness (28:28-31)

I. Paul's Message: Demands of the Gospel A. Repent B. Turn to God, Your Father C. Prove your Repentance D. Shift Your Focus to JesusII. Pauls Challenge: Responses to the Gospel

Missions is the continuation of Christ's work to establish his Kingdom on earththrough the preaching of the gospel and is the central task his church mustengage through the power of his Spirit in obedience to his command.“Missions” can be summed up by the phrase in v. 8: “You will be my witnesses”.1. Witnesses for Christ tell the truth about Him to others.2. We witness because Jesus commanded us to do so.3. We witness through the power of the Holy Spirit.a. By believing the promise of the Spiritb. By expectantly praying for the Spiritc. By submitting to the Spirit's plan for our witness4. We witness everywhere to everyone, from our home base out to all nations.

Encouragement provides spiritual enduranceThe power of the Word provides spiritual endurance Testimony provides spiritual endurance

I. No need to be afraid - God is faithful to the end (vs. 19-22)II. An effective servant of ChristA. Apollos was an educated man (vs. 24)B. Apollos was biblically knowledgeable (vs. 24-25)C. Apollos was zealous for the truth (vs. 25)D. Apollos was bold in his speech (vs. 26)E. Apollos was a teachable, humble servant (vs. 26)F. Apollos had the commendation of others (vs. 27)G. Apollos had a fruitful ministry (vs. 28 )