Run to Win
Hebrews 12:1-3
How can I live faithfully to God for my whole life?
How can I run to win?
By throwing off distractions and sin
By refusing to give up
By focusing on Jesus
The Life Worth Living
John 1:35-51
Start by knowing Jesus and being known by Him
Commit to following Jesus and be changed
Share Jesus with others and be used greatly by Him
A Relentless Love for Sick Souls
Luke 5:17-26
Be aware of the greatest need of those around you
Be on relentless mission to bring people to Jesus for healing
Be expectant for God to do the miraculous
The Call to Make Disciples
Matthew 4:18-22
God chooses the willing, not the polished
God desires for us to be with Him, so that we might be effective for Him
God calls His disciples to be disciple-makers
True Love: From Start to Finish
1 John 4:7-21
Experience the source of true love
Express the evidence of God’s love experienced
Experience the assurance of God’s love
Extend the proper response to God’s love
Two Ways to Live
Luke 12:13-21, 31-34
What are you living for?
Two Ways to Live:
How to waste your life (vv. 13-21)
How to invest your life…forever (vv. 31-34)
Find your security, hope, and happiness in what lasts forever
Get rid of what is wasting your life by investing in what really matters
What you live for reveals what you really love!
On The Long Road After Easter
Luke 24:13-35
Receive His seeking with open and humble hearts
Rest in fellowship with Him through His Word
Respond with passion to tell of Him to others
Easter: The Greatest Comeback Ever
Matthew 28:1-10
What Does it Really Matter?
Christ’s resurrection changes the way you should view life.
Christ’s resurrection changes the way you should view death.
Thank God for Good Friday
Isaiah 53:4-6
He bore our pain
He bore our punishment
He brought us peace
A Very Religious Easter...Without God
Matthew 21:12-17, 23-32
Stop Practicing Empty Religion
Religion that…
Is superstitious rather than pure in worship
Knows it all, rather than looking for God
Manipulates God, rather than seeking truth
Values appearance over Gospel transformation
The Worship God Deserves
Malachi 1:6-14
Worthy Worship Begins With A Holy Reverence
Worthy Worship Requires Our Total Commitment
We Show Commitment Through Sacrifice
We Show Commitment Through Pursuing Excellence
We Show Commitment Through Our Priorities
We Show Commitment Through Personal Integrity
Has Salvation Really Changed Me?
Zechariah 3:1-7
If God has saved you by grace through faith, then…
You have been cleansed
You have been clothed
You have been commissioned
Seeking First God's Righteousness
Haggai 2:10-19
God Blesses Holy Living
Examine your heart, for holiness comes through inward change
Examine your life, for God blesses the causes of holy people
God Blesses Holy Priorities
Recognize the judgement of God for unholy priorities and repent
Resolve to seek the Lord’s priorities first and be assured of God’s blessing
#Checkyourheart... For Idols
Micah
Check your heart: Am I fully devoted to the Lord?
Be Warned: Our idols and injustice will be judged.
Check your heart: idols will corrupt your heart.
Check your heart: injustice reveals your heart.
Take heart: The Lord is faithful and forgiving.
The Destructive Power of Pride
Obadiah
Be mindful of the source of pride.
Be introspective toward the symptoms of pride.
Be surrendered to the solution for pride.
Adopting God's Heart for His Mission
Jonah 4:1-11
Remember the immense grace of God in your own life. (vv. 1-5)
Set aside all selfish priorities. (vv. 6-10)
Set your attention and energy toward what matters most to God. (v. 11)
A Day of Judgement
Joel
Judgement: Destruction (1:1-2:11; 2:30-3:6)
Lament: Cry out to God
Repent: Turn away from sin
Restoration: Be saved and revived (2:18-32; 3:1, 17-21)
Key Truth: God will judge so turn and be saved
Life Changing Experience
2 Corinthians 5:17
New life
New relationship with Christ
New motivation
New relationship with people
*Sermon interpreted by Jerry Ayantola
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