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Our Identity---1- New of God of Christ-- -- --2- New of God of Christ-- -- --Our Purpose---1- God's glory with our lips- - - - -2- God's glory with our lives-- -- -- ---How would you explain the identity and purpose of the church to a new Christian-----How will Peter's explanation of the church shape and influence your view of the church and your participation in it-----How can you help AGC declare and display the gospel to the glory of God----Other passages to consider- Ex 19-5-6- Isa 43-14-21- 55-1-5- Hos 1-6-2-13- Mt 6-9-13- Acts 1-8- Rom 12-1- 1 Cor 3-16- Eph 2-19-22- Rev 5-10- 20-6.
Our Identity---1- New of God of Christ-- -- --2- New of God of Christ-- -- --Our Purpose---1- God's glory with our lips- - - - -2- God's glory with our lives-- -- -- ---How would you explain the identity and purpose of the church to a new Christian-----How will Peter's explanation of the church shape and influence your view of the church and your participation in it-----How can you help AGC declare and display the gospel to the glory of God----Other passages to consider- Ex 19-5-6- Isa 43-14-21- 55-1-5- Hos 1-6-2-13- Mt 6-9-13- Acts 1-8- Rom 12-1- 1 Cor 3-16- Eph 2-19-22- Rev 5-10- 20-6.
Hope in God - Psalm 42-43-- -- -- -- ---Why does the psalmist say the same thing three different times-- What does that teach us as we seek to hope in God-----What is the difference between listening to ourselves and talking to ourselves-- What do we need to tell ourselves-----Where might you be placing your hope instead of in God-----Other passages to consider- Job 13-15- Ps 33-18- 73- 130-7- 147-11- Mt 26-38-39- Rom 15-13- Phil 4-8- Heb 4-14-16- 1 Pet 1-3-4- 2-23- 1 Jn 3-1-3.
Hope in God - Psalm 42-43-- -- -- -- ---Why does the psalmist say the same thing three different times-- What does that teach us as we seek to hope in God-----What is the difference between listening to ourselves and talking to ourselves-- What do we need to tell ourselves-----Where might you be placing your hope instead of in God-----Other passages to consider- Job 13-15- Ps 33-18- 73- 130-7- 147-11- Mt 26-38-39- Rom 15-13- Phil 4-8- Heb 4-14-16- 1 Pet 1-3-4- 2-23- 1 Jn 3-1-3.
Purified to Enjoy - Serve God- Zechariah 3---1- ------------- Condition - vv1,3--2- Gracious ----------------- - vv2,4-7--3- Promised --------- bringing permanent ---------- - vv8-10-- ---As our great High Priest, what has Christ accomplished for us-----How is Joshua's experience in this passage a picture of what God does for us in Christ-----What truths do you need to remember when Satan accuses you or your own conscience condemns you-----How does God's grace to us in the Gospel free us to enjoy and serve God----Other passages to consider- -Ex 28-9-11,36-38- Lev 16- Jer 23-5- Rom 3-21-26- 8-33-34- 12-1- Heb 7-22-27- 9-6-14- 10-1-14- Rev 7-13-14.
Purified to Enjoy - Serve God- Zechariah 3---1- ------------- Condition - vv1,3--2- Gracious ----------------- - vv2,4-7--3- Promised --------- bringing permanent ---------- - vv8-10-- ---As our great High Priest, what has Christ accomplished for us-----How is Joshua's experience in this passage a picture of what God does for us in Christ-----What truths do you need to remember when Satan accuses you or your own conscience condemns you-----How does God's grace to us in the Gospel free us to enjoy and serve God----Other passages to consider- -Ex 28-9-11,36-38- Lev 16- Jer 23-5- Rom 3-21-26- 8-33-34- 12-1- Heb 7-22-27- 9-6-14- 10-1-14- Rev 7-13-14.
I Am a New Creation - Romans 6-1-14- --Notes-- -- -- -- -- -- --How is a person born again-- What changes does that bring----What truths are pictured by water baptism----What does it mean to consider yourself dead to sin, but alive to God---- --Other passages to consider--Ezek 36-26-27- 37-1-10- Jn 3-1-8- 2 Cor 5-17- Eph 1-15-23- 2-1-6- Col 3-1-3.
I Am a New Creation - Romans 6-1-14- --Notes-- -- -- -- -- -- --How is a person born again-- What changes does that bring----What truths are pictured by water baptism----What does it mean to consider yourself dead to sin, but alive to God---- --Other passages to consider--Ezek 36-26-27- 37-1-10- Jn 3-1-8- 2 Cor 5-17- Eph 1-15-23- 2-1-6- Col 3-1-3.
Call to Worship- 1 Peter 2-9-10--Scripture Reading- Colossians 2-6-15--Sermon- Renewing their Relationship with God - Joshua 5--Before starting the conquest, Israel must recognize they are---1- - --2- - --3-- --4- -- ---How are the four descriptions of Israel from the sermon outline true of believers under the New Covenant-----What impact might this encounter with the commander of the Lord's Army have on Joshua moving forward-----Describe the blessings and responsibilities that come from having a relationship with God. How can you remember these blessings and seek God's help in living as a child of God-----Other passages to consider- Gen 17-10-14- Ex 3-2-6- 12- Eph 1-7- 4-30- Col 2-6-15- Titus 2-13-14- 1 Pet 2-9-10.
Call to Worship- 1 Peter 2-9-10--Scripture Reading- Colossians 2-6-15--Sermon- Renewing their Relationship with God - Joshua 5--Before starting the conquest, Israel must recognize they are---1- - --2- - --3-- --4- -- ---How are the four descriptions of Israel from the sermon outline true of believers under the New Covenant----What impact might this encounter with the commander of the Lord's Army have on Joshua moving forward----Describe the blessings and responsibilities that come from having a relationship with God. How can you remember these blessings and seek God's help in living as a child of God----Other passages to consider- Gen 17-10-14- Ex 3-2-6- 12- Eph 1-7- 4-30- Col 2-6-15- Titus 2-13-14- 1 Pet 2-9-10.
Call to worship - Colossians 3-1-4--Scripture Reading - Luke 23-44-24-12--Sermon - Raised with Christ - Romans 6-1-14--1- ------------- the new life you have in Christ.--United in Christ's Death and Resurrection---- I am ------------ no longer --------------.-- --- I am --------------- and ----------- to God.-- -- --2- -------- the new life you have in Christ.-- --- --------- yourself dead to sin and alive to God.-- --- Use your body to -----------------.-- -- ---How does conversion change a person's relationship to sin and God- ---What does it mean to be dead to sin----What should a Christian do when tempted to sin----This past week, how did you use your body to sin- How could you instead use it to serve God---Other passages to consider- Ps 19-14- Jn 8-31-34- Rom 12-1-2- 2 Cor 5-17- Eph 1-15-23- 2-1-6- Col 3-1-3- Titus 3-3.
Call to worship - Colossians 3-1-4--Scripture Reading - Luke 23-44-24-12--Sermon - Raised with Christ - Romans 6-1-14--1- ------------- the new life you have in Christ.--United in Christ's Death and Resurrection---- I am ------------ no longer --------------.-- --- I am --------------- and ----------- to God.-- -- --2- -------- the new life you have in Christ.-- --- --------- yourself dead to sin and alive to God.-- --- Use your body to -----------------.-- -- ---How does conversion change a person's relationship to sin and God-- ---What does it mean to be dead to sin-----What should a Christian do when tempted to sin-----This past week, how did you use your body to sin-- How could you instead use it to serve God----Other passages to consider- Ps 19-14- Jn 8-31-34- Rom 12-1-2- 2 Cor 5-17- Eph 1-15-23- 2-1-6- Col 3-1-3- Titus 3-3.
Marriage and Divorce - Matthew 19-1-12-Call to worship- Psalm 108-1-4-Scripture Reading- Genesis 2-18-25 --Notes- -- -- -- -- --Digging Deeper---What is God's design for marriage- How is divorce contrary to this design----What is incorrect about the Pharisees' second question -see v7-----How can marriage glorify God- How is singleness an opportunity to bring glory to God---Other passages to consider--Gen 1-27- 2-18-25- Deut 24-1-4- Mal 2-16- Matt 5-31-32- 1 Cor 6-9-11- 7-6-16- Eph 5-22-33.
Marriage and Divorce - Matthew 19-1-12-Call to worship- Psalm 108-1-4-Scripture Reading- Genesis 2-18-25 --Notes- -- -- -- -- --Digging Deeper---What is God's design for marriage-- How is divorce contrary to this design-----What is incorrect about the Pharisees' second question -see v7------How can marriage glorify God-- How is singleness an opportunity to bring glory to God----Other passages to consider--Gen 1-27- 2-18-25- Deut 24-1-4- Mal 2-16- Matt 5-31-32- 1 Cor 6-9-11- 7-6-16- Eph 5-22-33.
Call to worship - Psalm 95-6-7--Scripture Reading - Ezekiel 34-11-24--Sermon - God's Loving Care for His People-Matthew 18-10-14-- --1- He ------------- to minister to them - v10.--2- He --------------- when they stray - vv12-13.--3- He---------------------------- - v14.-- -- -Digging Deeper---What examples of God's loving care for His people do we see in this passage----In light of God's loving care, what is the command Jesus gives His followers- What is the connection between God's care and Christ's command----How does this passage encourage you regarding your own relationship with God----Other passages to consider- Ps 23- Isa 53-6- Jer 13-17- Ezek 34-11-24- Zech 10-3- 13-7- Jn 10-7-8- 1 Pet 5-2-4.
Call to worship - Psalm 95-6-7--Scripture Reading - Ezekiel 34-11-24--Sermon - God's Loving Care for His People-Matthew 18-10-14-- --1- He ------------- to minister to them - v10.--2- He --------------- when they stray - vv12-13.--3- He---------------------------- - v14.-- -- -Digging Deeper---What examples of God's loving care for His people do we see in this passage-----In light of God's loving care, what is the command Jesus gives His followers-- What is the connection between God's care and Christ's command-----How does this passage encourage you regarding your own relationship with God-----Other passages to consider- Ps 23- Isa 53-6- Jer 13-17- Ezek 34-11-24- Zech 10-3- 13-7- Jn 10-7-8- 1 Pet 5-2-4.
Sermon - A Failure of Faith- Matthew 17-14-20-Notes--1.- Failure----------------------------------------------- - vv14-16-2.- Failure----------------------------------------------- - vv17-18-3.- Failure----------------------------------------------- - vv19-20---Digging Deeper---Why did the disciples fail to cast out the demon----What does strong faith look like----How can we cultivate our relationship with God----Other passages to consider-- Deut 32-5,20- Matt 6-30- 8-26- 10-1,8- 14-31- 16-8- Mark 9-29- Jn 15-4-5- 2 Cor 5-7.
Sermon - A Failure of Faith- Matthew 17-14-20-Notes--1.- Failure----------------------------------------------- - vv14-16-2.- Failure----------------------------------------------- - vv17-18-3.- Failure----------------------------------------------- - vv19-20---Digging Deeper---Why did the disciples fail to cast out the demon-----What does strong faith look like-----How can we cultivate our relationship with God-----Other passages to consider-- Deut 32-5,20- Matt 6-30- 8-26- 10-1,8- 14-31- 16-8- Mark 9-29- Jn 15-4-5- 2 Cor 5-7.
Sermon - Holiness of Heart- Anger - Matthew 5-21-26-Scripture Reading - Ephesians 4-17-32--Am I harboring anger against anyone- What would God have me do about that---How does this passage cause me to be thankful for the work of Christ---Is my relationship with God based more on externals, or is it from the heart- How can I cultivate a heart-felt relationship with God---Other passages to consider- 1 Sam 16-7- Ps 15-1-3- 130-3- Mt 5-17-20- Lk 6-45- Rom 3-20-26- Eph 4-17-32
Debt is a generosity killer. Because you are obligated to pay your bills, you cannot give and help others in the way that you probably desire. This is why we need to get out of debt and avoid debt. And you are going to hear a story about someone who did just that on this episode.Listener questions answered:Question #1: Which should I do first—max out my Roth IRA or pay off my debt?Question #2: At what point did you feel educated and experienced enough to write andencourage others on their journey of financial freedom equipping individuals to support theKingdom of God?Other notes:8 Money Milestones:Milestone 1: Start giving.Milestone 2: Save $1,500 for a minor emergency.Milestone 3: Max out your 401(k) or 403(b) match.Milestone 4: Pay off all debt except your mortgage.Milestone 5: Save 3 to 6 months of living expenses for a job-loss emergency.Milestone 6: Put 15% of your gross income to retirement.Milestone 7: Save for college or pay off your mortgage.Milestone 8: Live generously.Episode Sponsor:Most churches struggle to get people to give. SecureGive has created a system that helps churches increase giving so their ministry is funded to reach their community. SecureGive helps churches increase giving in 3 ways: software that makes giving easy, a custom growth strategy, and ongoing stewardship resources. They stand out by offering a real ministry partnership, the most cost-effective solution with the lowest processing rates, and the most comprehensive giving platform available. Learn more here: https://www.securegive.com/
Living as a Stranger on the Earth - Hebrews 11-8-10, 13-16-Sermon Notes--1- -2- -3- -Discussion Questions---How is God's call of Abraham a picture of God's sovereign grace---What is significant about Abraham, Isaac, - Jacob living in tents throughout their lives---In what ways do we tend to forget that we are strangers in this world---What can fuel our faith and longing to be with God---Other passages to consider- Gen 12-1-3- Josh 24-2- John 15-18-19- 17-15-18- Phil 3-20- 1 Pet 1-17-19- 2-11-12- Heb 12-28- 13-14- 1 Jn 2-15-17- Rev 21-1-7
As followers of Jesus, we are vessels of the Spirit of God--He lives inside of us. We aren't Source of divine power and presences, but we're certainly echoes--aftershocks attached to the earthquake that is God. With this in mind, we'll explore one of the best ways to experience the presence of God: Other people.
1- Principle - Seek the good of others, not your own - vv23-24.----2- Practice - -with regard to eating meat- - vv25-30----a. Scenario -1 - Meat market - vv25-26--b. Scenario -2 - Dinner - unbeliever-s house - vv27-30----3- Purpose-Passion - Do all things to the glory of God - vv31-32.---by not putting up stumbling blocks---by setting aside my rights for the sake of the gospel----4- Pattern - our Lord Jesus Christ - vv33-11-1----Preparing my heart for the sermon------Why does Paul quote Psalm 24-1 as support for eating meat------How do Paul-s instructions on when not to eat meat illustrate seeking the good of others------How did Jesus seek the good of others to the glory of God------Other passages to consider - Ps 24-1-2- Isa 53-3-12- Mark 10-45- Rom 14-13-15-7- 1 Cor 6-12-13- 8-1-13- 9-19-23- 13-4-5- 2 Cor 8-9- Gal 5-13-14- Phil 2-3-11- 1 Tim 4-1-5----Digging Deeper------In what ways can I regularly seek the good of others and not my own------How is God glorified by me seeking the good of others------How can I find the ability to daily die to self and serve others------Who are some Christ-like examples around me that I could pattern my life after-
1. The Appeal a. To whom it is made b. The grounds on which it is made 2. The Appeal is to: a. Offer our body to God (Other mentions of using our body rightly include Romans 6:11-13 and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20) b. Do not conform to the world c. Be transformed by the renewing of our mind
Was Jesus God? If so, when did he become God? What does it matter? What changes if we say that he was born God, or became God during his life, or became God after he died? History now tells us that there were many, many Gods before Jesus came along who died and were resurrected, to the point where it was an archetypal story. Are we to believe that all of them died and resurrected, but only Jesus' resurrection counted, or were they all God? What would that mean? How would it impact our beliefs? If we are saying that all the other stories were fabricated but Jesus' was real, how do we know that? What evidence is there? What if Jesus' divinity comes from him being a great prophet, teacher, and contemplative who achieve full union with God, what the orthodox call Divinization, and so on that basis he is and was God? Other than that this allows for others who have done the same thing, would it render his life, ministry, and teachings irrelevant? If they found the tomb with his bones in it next week, would it destroy your faith? Why or why not? This and more, today on Interspiritual Insights!
Was Jesus God? If so, when did he become God? What does it matter? What changes if we say that he was born God, or became God during his life, or became God after he died? History now tells us that there were many, many Gods before Jesus came along who died and were resurrected, to the point where it was an archetypal story. Are we to believe that all of them died and resurrected, but only Jesus' resurrection counted, or were they all God? What would that mean? How would it impact our beliefs? If we are saying that all the other stories were fabricated but Jesus' was real, how do we know that? What evidence is there? What if Jesus' divinity comes from him being a great prophet, teacher, and contemplative who achieve full union with God, what the orthodox call Divinization, and so on that basis he is and was God? Other than that this allows for others who have done the same thing, would it render his life, ministry, and teachings irrelevant? If they found the tomb with his bones in it next week, would it destroy your faith? Why or why not? This and more, today on Interspiritual Insights!