A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.
Death to Life by Grace Alone (Ephesians 2:1-10)
1. We Were Once Dead (2:1-3) 2. But Made Alive (2:4-7) 3. By Grace Alone (2:8-10) Continue Reading
A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.
1. We Were Once Dead (2:1-3) 2. But Made Alive (2:4-7) 3. By Grace Alone (2:8-10) Continue Reading
A God Who Lavishes His Grace A God Who Guarantees His Inheritance A People of Grace Reflections: In which areas of your life do you seek redemption and forgiveness? Thank God for His Grace Lavished on you. In which areas of your life do you seek assurance of hope? Thank God for His Promised Holy… Continue Reading
Main Point: God chose, predestined, and adopted us to be His children to bless us. God Chose Us before Creation God Predestined Us to Be Adopted as His Children Predestination Adoption The benefits of being adopted by God Our Response to God Praise Him! Reach the Pre-Believer Holiness and love one another Reflection: What aspects of… Continue Reading
Main Point: God gives hope and fills us with joy and peace as we trust Jesus. Believe in God who Gives Hope: Hope of Eternal Life (John 3:16) Hope in Christ Return (1 Thessalonian 4:13-18) Hope in the New Heaven and New Earth (Revelation 21:1-4) Hope is Found in Jesus Christ Implications of Hope Strength… Continue Reading
Introduction 1. The Angel Foretells the Birth of a Saviour 2. The Fallenness of Samson and the Hope in Christ 3. Our Fallen Nature and the Need for Christ Reflection/Application: What are your struggles? How has the Hope of Christ been a comfort for you? Commit your struggles to Christ as you trust in Him… Continue Reading
Main Point: Faith in God is faith articulated into actions. Introduction A Difficult Command An ethical dilemma Faith In Action Faith in God’s power (Hebrews 11:17-19) Faith articulated in actions (James 2:21-23) The Blessings of Faith God will Provide God will take care of our current and future needs Reflection: Which area(s) of your life… Continue Reading
Introduction: The Cycle of Judges Samson: Man of Strength, Man of Weakness (16:1-3) Samson: Man of Strength, Reveals and Gives In to His Weakness (vs.4-22) Samson: Man of Weakness, Given Strength by God (vs.23-31) Application: God of Strength, Men of Weakness Continue Reading
Introduction: Jephthah, the “Outcast” Jephthah and the Elders (vv1-11) Jephthah and the Ammonites (vv12-28) Jephthah and the Lord (vv29-40) Conclusion: Reflection: How have you been influenced by the world instead of by God? How would you live differently if you really believed that God loves you and wants to bless you unconditionally? Continue Reading