Cahaba Park Church Podcast

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 )

I. Unity is Good and Pleasing ~ 133:1A. Self-Awareness Check/Exercise Regarding Unity1. In What Ways Do I Promote Unity?2. In What Ways Do I Suppress Unity?B. Reasons to be a Unity-Seeker1. First and Foremost: He Reconciled with You ~ Rom. 5:8; II Cor. 5:18-202. He Re-Created You for Unity ~ Rom. 15:5-73. Jesus' Desire for His Bride ~ John 17:114. The Example of the Early Church ~ Acts 2:42-455. Seek What Is Good and Pleasing ~ Psalm 133:1II. Unity is a Lavish Gift From God ~ Ps. 133:2-3aA. The Lavishness of the BlessingB. The Path of the BlessingC. The Scope of the BlessingIII. Unity is an Absolute Command of God ~ Ps. 133:3bA. Christ Will Build His Church ~ Matt. 16:18B. God the Father Will Answer the Pleas of God the Son ~ John 17:20-23C. The Lord Will Answer the Call: Life Forevermore! ~ Ps. 133:3b

I. The Purpose of TearsII. Types of TearsA. Tears of DeathB. Tears of AnticipationIII. The End of Tears

The Child's NameThe Child's RuleThe Child's Zeal

The Wonderful Jesus- His wonderful birth - His wonderful life- His wonderful death - His wonderful resurrection and ascensionThe Wonderful Counselor