When Personal Freedom Becomes An Idol

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

I'm Doing Everything Right, But Still Feel Distant

Hebrews 11:39-12:3

1. Look to Jesus

Generosity

Luke 19:1-10

1. Jesus entered Jericho.

2. Zacchaeus: a chief tax collector.

3. Zacchaeus was seeking to see Jesus.

4. Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree.

5. I must stay at your house.

6. Zacchaeus responds to Jesus joyfully.

7. The crowd grumbles.

8. Half of my goods (generosity in action)

9. Zacchaeus experiences salvation.

10. Jesus' mission was accomplished.

Mission

1. The original goal was a world full of people in relationship with God: Genesis 1:26-28

2. Sin destroyed relationship with God: Genesis 3:6-10

3. The command to fill the earth was renewed after judgment on sin: Genesis 9:1

4. God called a people to be His and bless the world: Genesis 12:1-3

5. God gave hope that everyone could be saved: Ruth, Isaiah 52:13-15, Habakkuk 2:14

6. Jesus came to save: John 3:16-17

7. We are sent: John 20:19-21, Matthew 28:18-20

8. The mission culminates in heaven: Revelation 7:9-12

Fellowship

1 John 1:1-10

1. One ground for fellowship: the gospel (1:1-4)

2. Two relationships of fellowship (1:3-4)

A. With God (3)

B. With one another (3-4)

3. Three ways to wreck fellowship (1:6, 8, 10)

A. Sin: hide it (6)

B. Sin nature: deny it (8)

C. Sinful action: deny it (10)

4. One way to grow fellowship: holiness (1:7,9)

Prayer

Matthew 6:5-13

1. Prayer is Communication with God (6:5-8)

2. Praise God (6:9)

3. Conform to God's Will (6:10)

4. Ask God to Meet Your Needs (6:11)

5. Ask Forgiveness (6:12)

6. Pray for Help & Protection (6:13)

Scripture Intake

2 Timothy 3:16 and Psalm 119:105

1. Scripture is Inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16)

2. Scripture is profitable (2 Timothy 3:16)

3. Store up God's word (Psalm 119:11)

4. God's word is light (Psalm 119:105)

Tragedy?

Acts 27-28

1. Tragedy? Storms, Starvation, Shipwreck (27)

2. Together can lead to success (27-28)

3. Success is living for Christ where you are (28:1-16)

4. Success finishes strong (28:30)

Following When Progress is Negligible

Acts 26

1. Be intentional during delays (23:11, 24:24-25, 27)

2. Jesus saves, not religion (26:1-13)

3. Jesus has a plan (26:14-23)

4. The ground of God’s plan is the gospel (26:23)

5. Jesus is worth it all (26:24-29)

Standing in the Storm

Acts 22:30-23:11

1. A life pleasing to God is not always pleasing man (22:30-23:5)

2. Storms will rage (23:6-10)

3. Courage for the storm (23:11)

Where Are You Going?

Acts 20:24

1. You go after what you value (24a)

2. You run a course (24b)

3. The gospel is our victory (24c)

Moving Forward in Faith

Acts 21:1-16

Moving forward in faith requires:

1. Urgency (21:1-3)

2. Listening to God and Persevering in Belief (21:4b, 11-12)

3. Saying No to the Wishes of Others and Obeying the Lord (21:13-14)

4. Relationships (21:4-10, 12, 16)

This is What Matters

Acts 20:17-38

1. Integrity (vv. 17-19, 26)

2. The Message (vv. 20-21, 27)

3. Follow your calling (vv. 22-24)

4. Be Sober Minded (v. 25)

5. Leadership (vv. 28-31)

6. Trust in God (vv. 32-33)

7. Generosity (vv. 34-35)

8. Fellowship (vv. 36-38)

Following Jesus - Week 3

John 4:1-30

Jesus is pursuing a never-ending relationship with you ( v. 4)

THE BIG IDEA: Responding to the Initiative of Jesus Changes Everything!

• It deals with your past

• It brings transformation

• It enables you to live your purpose

• It brings eternal long companionship

How do we get there?

In following Jesus…

1. We Acknowledge Our Need (v. 15)

2. We Submit to His Authority (v. 25)

3. We Worship God in Spirit and in Truth (v. 24)

4. We Leave the Past Behind (v. 28)

5. We Declare Jesus to Those We Can (v. 29)

Jesus’s Invitation to you…(v. 14)

How Will You Respond?

Following Jesus - Week 2

Luke 18:35-19:10

1. We Can't See

2. We Need Mercy

3. Follow Jesus

Following Jesus - Week 1

Luke 18:18-30

Forward - July 4

Acts 19:21-41

1. Jesus determines our steps (21-22)

2. Jesus confronts our idols (23-29)

3. Jesus is sovereign (30-41)

Boldness and Beatdowns

Acts 19:1-20

1. Bold Truth: Salvation by Grace alone through Faith alone in Christ alone (19:1-7)

2. Bold Ministry (19:8-12)

3. Beatdowns and True Repentance (19:13-20)

Be Courageous

Acts 18

1. You are not alone (18:1-5)

   • The church

2. God is at work (18:6-11)

   • Do not be afraid

   • Go on speaking

   • Do not be silent

   • God is with you

   • Your work will have result

3. God accomplishes His purposes (18:12-17)

Here and Now

Act 17

Intentionally live the mission by:

1. Knowing and Relying on Scripture (17:2)

2. Speaking the Gospel (17:3; 22-31)

3. Persevering (17:10, 14, 32)

4. Keeping Your Eyes Open (17:16)

5. Disciple-making (17:4, 12, 34)