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1) Recognize God's Providential Placement (v. 4)2) Establish a Purposeful Presence (v. 5–6)3) Live as a Sent Servant (v. 7a)4) Lead as a Prayerful Proclaimer (v. 7b)5) Realize God's Glory and Your Good Are Aligned (v. 7c)

1) GOD'S VISION: A multitude no one can numberThe Scope - The Focus - The Certainty 2) GOD'S PROCESS: Faithful followers who multiplyThe Pattern - The People - The Purpose 3) GOD'S PLAN: Multiply disciples, groups, and churchesMultiply Disciples - Multiply Community Groups - Multiply Churches

1) Stick Together in Prayer and Thanksgiving (v2)2) Stick Together in Praying for the Ministry of Others (v3-6)3) Stick Together in Sacrificing and Sending for the Good of Others (7-9)4) Stick Together in Honoring and Empowering One Another (v10-14)5) Stick Together in Serving and Partnering with Other Churches (v15-16)6) Stick Together in Encouraging and Calling One Another to Faithfulness (v17)7) Stick Together in Remembering One Another (v18)

1) Deeper Devotion Begins with God's Desire 2) Deeper Devotion is the Primary Purpose of Discipleship3) The Dangerous Drift from Deeper Devotion: Doing for Jesus Without Being With Jesus4) Deeper Devotion is Seen in Those Who are Sent

1) SEE the Kingdom of God!2) SPEAK the Kingdom of God to People!3) SEEK the Kingdom of God in Prayer!

1) For the glory of God, leverage your life for "Whatever." 2) For the gospel of God, leverage your life for "Whoever." a. Your postureb. Your priorityc. Your purpose3) For the guidance of God, leverage your life for "Wherever."

1) Our Outward Motive is the Love of Christ (v14–15)2) Our Outward Mindset is on the Inward Soul (v16–17)3) Our Outward Message is Reconciliation (v18–19)4) Our Outward Mission is Ambassadors for Christ (v20–21)

1) Upward focus is rooted in our new identity (v1a)2) Upward focus requires a deliberate pursuit (v1b)3) Upward focus is fixed on a person, not a place (v1c)4) Upward focus involves a renewed mind (v2)5) Upward focus flows from a decisive death (v3)6) Upward focus is secure and hidden (v3b)7) Upward focus is fueled by future glory (v4)

The Surpassing Greatness of Knowing Christ Jesus - Philippians 3:7-11 - Harry Stoliker7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.

1) Behold the glory of Christ- Revelation 1:13–162) Behold the Holiness of Christ - Revelation 1:17a 3) Behold the Comfort of Christ - Revelation 1:17b4) Behold the preeminence of Christ - Revelation 1:17-18

1) FEAR NOT: God is passionate about the ordinary2) FEAR NOT: God is passionate about the Good News!3) FEAR NOT: God is passionate for His glory and our peace.4) FEAR NOT: God is passionate about you.

1. FEAR NOT: When God's ways are not your ways2. FEAR NOT: When God reveals a higher perspective3. FEAR NOT: When obedience is costly4. FEAR NOT: Because obedience opens the door to eternal joy

1. FEAR NOT: When God interrupts your life (v8–13)2. FEAR NOT: You don't have to understand the plan to trust in God's purpose (v26–34)3. FEAR NOT: Outcome is God's Responsibility; Obedience is ours (v35–38)

1) Fear Not: God Comforts His People (v1–5)2) Fear Not: God's Word Stands Forever (v6–8)3) Fear Not: God Himself Comes to Shepherd His People (v9–11)4) Fear Not: God Is Incomparably Powerful (v12–26)5) Fear Not: God Sustains His Weary People (v27–31)

1) We must have a faith that obeys (vv. 1–5)2) We must have a testimony about Jesus (vv. 6–12)3) We must have confidence in prayer (vv. 13–17)4) We must have four certainties of a believer (vv. 18–21) a. Certain that we are protected b. Certain that we belong to God c. Certain that we know the truth d. Certain that we are free from idols

1) Recognize the Spirit of Love: Confess what is true. (4:1-6) > Recognize the real Jesus. > Recognize the real power. > Recognize the real authority.2) Receive the Source of Love: God is love. (4:7-8)3) Regard the Shape of Love: Fix your eyes on Christ crucified for you. (4:9–10)4) Reflect the Sharing of Love: Show God's invisible love through visible acts. (4:11–12)5) Rest in the Strength of Love: Let perfect love drive out your fear. (4:13-21)

1) God's Love Makes Us His Children (vv. 1–3)2) God's Children Don't Live in Sin (vv. 4–10)3) God's Children Love One Another (vv. 11–18)4) God's Spirit Gives Us Assurance (vv. 19–24)

1. LOOK BACK: God Has Been Faithful 2. LOOK UP: God Is Glorious 3. LOOK AROUND: Stay on Mission 4. LOOK FORWARD: The Best Is Yet to Come

1. Be Alert (v.18)2. Be Discerning (v.18–23)3. Be Assured (v.20–21, 27)4. Be Faithful (v.24–29)

1. Remember Who You Are (vv. 12–14)2. Reject What the World Offers (vv. 15–16)3. Rest in What Will Last (v. 17)

I Am Sending You - John 20:19-23 - Brandon Read

The Father's Embrace - Luke 15:11-32 - Gideon Riches

1) Illuminated Love is Ancient and Fresh (vv. 7–8)2) Illuminated Love is Shown in Christ and Shines in Us! (v. 8)3) Illuminated Love is Revealing and Protecting (vv. 9–11)Three checks for an authentic Christian Life:a) Your love reveals your lightb) Your stability keeps others from stumblingc) Your sights are on Christlikeness

1) The Wrong Step: Covering Our Sins (1:5-6,8,10, 2:4)2) The Right Step: Confessing Our Sins (1:7,9)3) The Best Step: Conquering Our Sins (2:1-3, 5-6)

A Psalm 46 Prayer for the World, Nation, Community, Church, Home, and Hearts.

The Apostle John's Purposes for Writing: John 20:31; 1 John 5:133 Tests of Authenticity: Beliefs, Obedience, LoveGod's Light Authenticates True FellowshipGod's Love Authenticates True Sonship3 Eternal Realities for Assurance1) Established in the Past (v1a)2) Experienced in the Present (v1b-2)3) Enjoyed now and in the Future (v3–4)

1) God's Glory Is the Capstone2) Why This Matters for the Next Generation3) The Difference Between Moralism and Glory4) Why We Must Be Rooted in Zeal5) If God's Glory Is the Capstone, What Is Our Responseacts for His name's sake.a. See His glory.b. Speak His glory. c. Sing His glory.d. Shine for His glory.

Zealous for Prayerful Dependence on God's Sovereign Grace

1) Disciple the mind by instructing their understanding Matthew 22:37, Romans 12:2, 2 Timothy 2:15, Colossians 3:22) Engage the heart by awakening affection for GodMatthew 15:8, Matthew 22:37, Proverbs 4:233) Influence the will by calling for obediencePhilippians 2:13, John 14:15, 1 Corinthians 13:3, Psalm 19:11

1) Give the next generation the full picture of God's Word - 2 Timothy 3:162) Teach Essential Gospel Truths with Clarity and Depth - Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Mark 1:15, Romans 10:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9.3) Live It Out Daily - James 1:224) Trust God for the Results - Psalm 3:8

Deuteronomy 6 Zeal for God - v5Zeal for His Word - v6 Zeal for discipleship - v7 Our zeal for discipleship is summarized in Colossians 1:28The church is not primary, and the parents are not sufficient.Psalm 78:1-7v1-2 God's responsibility - He reveals His Word and Willv3-4 Congregation's responsibility. - We tell the next generation about Godv5-6 Family's responsibility - They teach their children to teach their childrenv7  Next generation's reward & responsibility. - Set hope in God, remember His works, obey His word.

To Overcome Doctrinal Decay, we need the Bible to...1) Increase knowledge2) Gain perspective3) Develop convictions4) Sharpen skills5) Build character

The Overcoming Church is all about…1) Stirring up - (v24)2) Showing up - (v25)3) Cheering up - (v25)

1. Uniting around the message of the gospel rather than the ministry of a group (1 Cor 1:10-17). 2. Uniting around the Spirit's Wisdom rather than the Strategies of the World (1 Corinthians 2:1-5).3. Uniting around the Power of God rather than the performance of a group (1 Corinthians 3:5-11).

1) Why are we backsliding? 2) Why are we sitting still? 3) Why are we provoking anger?4) Why are we not restored?5) What are we to do now?

Honors of God attributed to JesusAttributes of God attributed to JesusNames of God attributed to JesusDeeds of God performed by JesusSeat of God shared with Jesus

How Can I Forgive? (Matthew 18:21-35) 1. The Question (18:21) 2. The Answer (18:22-27) 3. The Refusal (18:28-34) 4. The Expectation (18:35)

1) God made me to KNOW HIM2) God made me to BE LIKE HIM3) God made me to SERVE HIM4) God made me to LIVE WITH HIM

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. - Proverbs 9:10

1) We have a Problem - Romans 7:15-18, Mark 14:382) God has a Promise - John 8:323) There is a Prescription ACKNOWLEDGE the root of my problem - 1 John 1:8, John 8:34BELIEVE that Christ can change me - Romans 7:24-25, Romans 8:2, John 14:6 COMMIT all I am to Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Cor 3:17

1. Know Who You Are! - Identification - John 8:122. Know Who You Are Trying to Please! - Dedication - John 5:303. Know What You Want to Accomplish! - Organization - John 8:144. Know What to Focus On! - Concentration - Luke 4:42-4455. Know What You Should and Should Not Do! - Delegation - Mark 3:146. Know Where to Start Your Day! - Meditation - Mark 1:35 7. Know Your Limits and Enjoy Life! - Relaxation & Recreation - Mark 68. Know Peace Now and for Eternity! - Transformation - Matthew 11:28-30

The Cost of Living - Acts 20:17-35 (Gideon Riches)

1. Godly Mothers are Models2. Godly Mothers are Optimists 3. Godly Mothers are Mainstays

1. Remember the Forerunners of Your Faith (v. 1a)2. Remove the Hindrances to Your Faith (v. 1b)3. Run the Race of Your Faith (v. 1c)4. Recover the Focus of Your Faith (vv. 2–3)

1) The Problem: Sin still has dominion in this world. 2) The Question: Can Christians live in sin?3) The Reality: Our old self has been crucified with Christ.4) The Solution: Reckon yourself dead to sin and alive to God. 5) The Hope: Everlasting life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1. Hope rises over my guilt (of the past)2. Hope rises over my worry (of the future)3. Hope rises over my uncertainty (of the present)4. Hope rises over my inadequacy (of eternity)

God is Always In Control!

1. Doing What We Can Not Do (v. 22)2. Seeing What We Can Not See (v. 23)3. Receiving What We Can Not Receive (v. 24)4. Releasing What We Can Not Release (v. 25)

1. Carry on with Seperation! (13:1-9, 23-31)2. Carry on with Reformation! (13:10-14)3. Carry on with Consecration! (13:15-22)

Characteristics of True Conviction1. Publicly Sign Up2. Be Set Apart3. Support God's Work

1) Our God is the One Who is Forever (v5-6)2) Our God is the One Who Creates (v6)3) Our God is the One Who Keeps Promises (v7-8)4) Our God is the One Who Guides (v9-12)5) Our God is the One Who Speaks (v13-14)6) Our God is the One Who Provides (v15)7) Our God is the One Who Forgives (v16-21)8) Our God is the One Who Multiplies (v22-25)9) Our God is the One Who is Merciful (v26-31)10) Our God is the One Who is Faithful (v32-38)