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God knows everything about me -He is Omniscient 1. God knows my life 2. God knows my mind 3. God knows my words 4. God knows my future
1. God is YHWH — He simply is. “I AM WHO I AM.” — Exodus 3:14 Not becoming… just being. 2. God is one — He cannot be divided. “The Lord is one.” — Deuteronomy 6:4 Not part this… and part that. Fully God… all the time. 3. God is self-sufficient — He needs nothing. “He Himself gives to all life…” — Acts 17:25 Everything depends on Him. 4. God is eternal — No start, no end. “From everlasting to everlasting…” — Psalms 90:2 Before all things… after all things. 5. God is unchanging — Always the same. “I, the Lord, do not change.” — Malachi 3:6 No shifting. No shadow. 6. God is sovereign — He rules all. “He does according to His will…” — Daniel 4:35 Nothing outside His control. 7. God is holy — Set apart completely. “Holy, holy, holy…” — Isaiah 6:3 No one like Him. 8. God is righteous — Always does right. “The Lord is righteous…” — Psalms 145:17 Perfect in all His ways. 9. God is transcendent — Above all things. “My thoughts are not your thoughts…” — Isaiah 55:8–9 Higher than we can fathom. 10. God is immanent — Closer than breath. “He is not far…” — Acts 17:27 Nearer than we think. 11. God is just — Makes all right. “All His ways are justice.” — Deuteronomy 32:4 Wrong will not win. 12. God is merciful — Withholds what's deserved. “Rich in mercy…” — Ephesians 2:4 Compassion over judgment. 13. God is love — Gives Himself freely. “God is love.” — 1 John 4:8 He moves toward us. 14. God is gracious — Gives undeserved favor. “By grace you have been saved…” — Ephesians 2:8 What we could never earn. 15. God is faithful — Never lets go. “His steadfast love endures forever.” — Psalms 136:1 He will not fail. 16. God is jealous — Wants your heart. “The Lord… is a jealous God.” — Exodus 34:14 He won't share you. 17. God is omnipresent — Everywhere all the time. “Where can I go…?” — Psalms 139:7 Right here… right now. 1. He simply is – He is YHWH 2. He cannot be divided – He is One 3. He needs nothing – He is Self-Sufficient (Aseity) 4. He has no beginning or end – He is Eternal 5. He stays the same – He is Unchanging 6. He rules over all – He is Sovereign 7. He is set apart – He is Holy 8. He always does right – He is Righteous 9. He is above all things – He is Transcendent 10. He is closer than breath – He is Immanent 11. He makes all things right – He is Just 12. He withholds what we deserve – He is Merciful 13. He gives Himself freely – He is Love 14. He gives undeserved favor – He is Grace 15. He never lets go – He is Faithful 16. He wants your heart – He is Jealous 17. He is everywhere all the time - He is Omnipresent
Four Characteristics of the jealousy of God 1. God's jealousy is personal. 2. God's jealousy is passionate. 3. God's jealousy is protective. 4. God's jealousy is persistent. 4 Categories of idols: 1. Money (security, stability, safety, control over your future) “If I just had more I'd feel safe.” 2. Power (control, influence, authority, independence) “If I am in control, I am ok.” 3. Pleasure (comfort, entertainment, escape, numbing) “I don't want to suffer, I just want to feel good.” 4. Admiration (approval, validation, recognition, being liked/respected) “If I am accepted then I matter.”
When God Restores What Sin Destroys We Are Blessed When Sin Is Forgiven - Psalm 32:1-2 We Are Burdened When Sin Is Concealed - Psalm 32:3-4 We Are Pardoned When Sin Is Confessed – Psalm 32:5 We Have A Path When Sin Is Conquered – Psalm 32:6-9
God is faithful, He does not walk away. Scene 1: Unfaithfulness Scene 2: Pursuit Scene 3: Restoration
About God's Mercy… 1. Why We Need Mercy 2. The God Who Is Merciful 3. Where Mercy Is Found 4. What Mercy Produces
Because God is righteous… 1. He alone is qualified to define it. 2. He alone is qualified to demand it. 3. He alone is qualified to demonstrate it. 4. He alone is qualified to declare it.
An Encounter With The Holy: Isaiah 6:1-7 (All Scripture is ESV) 1. The Holiness of God Revealed (v.1) Isaiah 6:1 Wedding Picture 2. The Holiness of God Proclaimed (v.2-3) Isaiah 6:2-3 Psalm 136:1-3 3. The Holiness of God Displayed (v.4) Isaiah 6:4 Acts 16:25-26 4. The Holiness of God Experienced (v.5) Isaiah 6:5 5. The Holiness of God Applied (v.6-7) Isaiah 6:6-7 Psalm 96:9
Our God reigns with absolute authority, and nothing can stop Him from accomplishing His purposes.
Three reasons to put all your trust in God. 1. The Person of God Does Not Change 2. The Purposes of God Do Not Change 3. The Promises of God Do Not Change
Four Eternal Truths For Temporary Lives 1. God is eternal. 2. We are dying. 3. Sin is the problem. 4. Jesus is the answer.
“Hallelujah (Hallel/Yah = Where we become so breathless with awe that we have to morph our praise and His name into just one word. And why will we be so breathless with awe?)! For the Lord (Yahweh) our God, the Almighty, reigns.
The Goal: To Become Like Jesus 1. We can be influenced by Godly examples. 2. We can be influenced by greedy enemies. 3. We can be influenced by our glorious eternity.
Religion Without Jesus 1. The Warning Signs -Religious bullies on the outside -Religious pride on the inside 2.The Winning Solution -Recalculate what matters -Refocus on Jesus
The Pattern of Jesus In Ordinary People 1. The pattern of Jesus is reproduced through servants, not celebrities. 2. The pattern of Jesus is revealed through sacrifice, not status. 3. The pattern of Jesus is remembered through faithful relationships, not flashy results.
Three ways we show a watching world what Jesus is like: 1. Work out your salvation. 2. Shine in the darkness. 3. Rejoice in the sacrifice.
Philippians for God's Glory and our Joy
Philippians for Gods Glory and our Joy
Philippians: For God's Glory and Our Joy
For God's Glory and Our Joy
1. They've allowed their hearts to get fat. 2. They've allowed their ears to grow deaf. 3. They've closed their eyes to God.
Acts 22-24 4 Questions About My Story How do I see the plan of God behind my story? What promises of God have been important to my story? When have I experienced the protection of God over my story? Is there a prompting of God in my story today?
Acts 21-22 When a 4th quarter mentality leads you into the fire, when sacred courage walks you into the storm, your story becomes your greatest witness.
Acts 21 1. Sacred courage knows the assignment. 2. Sacred courage stays the course. 3. Sacred courage pays the price. 4. Sacred courage lights a fire in others.
Acts 19 The Power of God's Word -The Word of God has Power in its Person -The Word of God has Power in its Presence -The Word of God has Power in its Proclamation
We conclude our journey through Matthew in the Different Sermon Series. We're wrapping up with one of the most well-known-and most world-changing-passages in all of Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20. This message is more than just a conclusion. It's an invitation: to examine, to encounter, and maybe even to begin again.
We celebrate the resurrection of our Savior Jesus! This message in our "Garden to Garden" series will take us to an empty tomb in a garden. In the first garden - Eden, Adam fell and caused the disruption of life and the invasion of death. But, in the garden of the empty tomb, Jesus rose and caused the disruption of death and the invasion of life! In one garden, all was lost but in another, all was gained! Join us as we celebrate our risen LORD!
Join us as our journey through Matthew's Gospel brings us to the crucifixion of Jesus. Discover the profound intersection of humanity's deepest sin and God's ultimate glory, a moment where justice and mercy meet. Just as eyewitnesses recognized Jesus as the Son of God, you are invited to see who God truly is at the cross and embrace the forgiveness, salvation, and personal relationship with God that only Jesus can provide.
We SERVE because.... 1. we are supernaturally connected 2. we need each other 3. we have a role
We explore the most important question you'll ever face. In Matthew 27, Pilate is confronted with the question: What will I do with Jesus? It's the question we all must answer. Don't miss this opportunity to consider your answer to the question that truly matters.
This sermon will examine the tragic end of Judas, "Ruined by Regret." You don't have to take your regrets to the grave. Instead, take them to the One who conquered the grave - Jesus Christ our Living Hope!
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