Serving Together
1 Peter 4:8-11
We are to serve together because we have all been gifted by God.
We are to serve together with excellence as one strengthened by God and devoted to one another.
We are to serve together ultimately for God’s glory to be made known.
Growing One Another
1 Thessalonians 2:1-20
How do we help others grow spiritually?
We love others sacrificially
We love genuinely
We give ourselves (this means life-on-life)
We make their good our ultimate goal
We give one another God’s Word
We talk about Jesus (the Gospel) …a lot
We teach how to live for Jesus in everyday life
We understand that God transforms people through His Word
Where can I start?
Commit to deep friendships in the church and with non-Christians
Lovingly serve these people
Share a struggle in your life and ask how you can pray for them
Be intentional together: plan times when you will talk about how God is speaking to you through His Word
Caring for One Another
Hebrews 10:24-25
Caring for one another well requires all hands on deck.
Caring for one another well requires a committed, loving, and humble approach.
Caring for one another well requires a willingness to enter into the uncomfortable difficulties of one another’s lives.
Communing With One Another
Acts 2:42-47
Communion with one another must be inclusive of the whole body
Communion with one another should be consistent
Communion with one another is most intimately achieved in smaller groups
Communion with one another builds God’s Kingdom
A Worthy Resolution
Romans 12:1-2
Be motivated by His mercy
Surrender to His lordship completely
Renew your mind intentionally
Discern His will humbly
Surpassing Expectations
Galatians 4:4-7
Christ’s coming means I can be spiritually redeemed
Christ’s coming means I can have a new spiritual family
Christ’s coming means I can be certain of my eternal standing
Waiting With Expectation
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Luke 1:5-33
Be Faithful - God is Active
Be Prayerful - God is Listening
Be Watchful - God’s Son is Coming
Watch Your Mouth
James 3:1-12
Teaching God’s Word comes with great responsibility.
Because of the power of the tongue, we are unable to control it.
The words that come from our mouths are an indication of our hearts.
Repairing a Splintered Faith
Genesis 12:10-13:4
The Causes
A sagging confidence
A sinful action
The Effects
It brings a loss of valuable time
It brings a loss of an invaluable testimony
It brings a loss of peace
The Treatment
Repent and be restored
Now What?
1 Corinthians 16:1-24
How Can I Stay Faithful?
Five Principles for Staying Faithful in Living for Christ, His Church, and His Mission:
Discipline yourself to give (for the sake of the Church and Her mission)
Invest your life into people
Don’t give up living for Jesus
Submit to and respect servant-leaders
Treasure Christian friendships
Resurrection Realities
1 Corinthians 15:35-58
The resurrected body will be both familiar and unique
The resurrected boy will be both new and improved
The resurrection promise means the coming death of death
The resurrection promise means powerful living until then
Resurrection: This Changes Everything
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
If Jesus didn’t rise then all is lost… (vv. 12-19)
Faith in Christ would be worthless
Jesus and the Apostles would be liars
Our sins would remain
There would be no hope beyond the grave
We would labor in vain
But He is risen and brings cosmic change… (vv. 20-28)
So set sin aside and live for Jesus. (vv. 29-34)
The Transformative Gospel
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
The Gospel is proclamation received
The Gospel must take first priority
The Gospel changes lives
Order in the Church!
1 Corinthians 14:26-40
Worship participation must also bring edification
Worship must be orderly
Worship should be balanced
Sign Gifts: Aiming for Edification
1 Corinthians 14:1-25
We should seek spiritual gifts, especially those that edify the body with truth
Tongues have communal value only when interpreted
Seeking tongues is not a sign of spiritual maturity; seeking gifts that serve and build up others is
Tongues are a sign, but prophecy changes hearts
Combating Temptation
Luke 4:1-13
Beware of Satan’s schemes
Be confident in the superiority of Christ
Be armed for battle
Be communing with Him consistently
Be filled with the Holy Spirit
Be saturated with His Word
Trusting in God's Love in the Midst of Storms
John 11:1-16
Be certain of God’s love for you.
Be committed to trusting in God’s plan.
Be concerned with His glory.
Building on the Right Foundation
Matthew 7:24-26
Fact #1: You are building your life on some kind of foundation.
Fact #2: The storms of life will test the stability of your foundation.
Principles to Apply:
Be careful what kind of foundation you are storm proofing your life with.
Deeply secure your foundation through knowing and obeying Christ.
Recognize that the greatest storm is yet to be faced and respond immediately.