Romans 12:2 In total commitment to Him and in total abandonment to Him, we are to live a life totally dedicated to Him — in absolute and utter conviction to Christ for His great grace that He has had upon us. Commitments that drive the radical Christian lifestyle 2 Corinthians 3:18 The first four commitments were examined in parts 1, 2 & 3…
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
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Romans 12:2 Commitments that drive the radical Christian lifestyle 2 Corinthians 3:18 The first commitments were examined in parts 1 & 2 . A commitment to being: . 1. A radical sacrificer . 2. A devoted worshipper . 3. A worldly resister Today’s message: 4. A commitment to being a transformed thinker – Proverbs 4:23 . . “The battle for holiness is…
Romans 12:2 Real Christianity is Radical Christianity Radical Christianity is Normal Christianity 4 Christian Commitments – First two commitments were explained in Part 1 . 1. A Commitment to Being a Holy Sacrificer . . Your body reflect on the outside what you are on the inside – Romans 6:12-19 . 2. A Commitment to Being a Devoted Worshipper Today’s message: . …
Ephesians 4 Church-based pastoral training is the biblical example Acts 16:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:14, 2 Timothy 2:2, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9 God promises to give qualified men to lead His church – vs. 11 God requires those men to train others in the church – vs. 12
Matthew 6:19-24 Christ taught more about money than about heaven and hell combined. Nothing is a more accurate indicator of a person’s spiritual condition than their attitude toward money.. You need to save the right treasure – Vs. 19 – The location of your treasure will determine its long term value. Does your heart reflect kingdom priorities? . Earthly – negative 1…
Selected Scriptures Marital problems are not marriage problems, but character problems What is marital abuse? Affliction Exodus 3:9, Genesis 16:6, Joseph, God cares for the afflicted. Psalm 9:9, 12, 10:17-18, 12:5, 103:6, 146:7 God is opposed to oppression and affliction Psalm 11:5, Matthew 5:21-22 Why must marital abuse be confronted? It breaks the law in physical forms – Romans 13:4 It…
Ephesians 4-5 A Christian marriage always involves two funerals – the death of the sinful attitudes and desires of the bride and groom Five things God wants to teach you through your marriage 1. To slay your anger – 4:26-27 2. To speak kindly – 4:29-30 3. To practice forgiveness – 4:31-32 4. To love like God – 5:1-2 5. To walk…
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Three Instructions 1. Don’t even flirt with sexual immorality (vs. 3) . Proverbs 7:6-23, Matthew 5:27-30 2. Do exercise regular self-control (vs. 4-5) . Your body is given to you to accomplish God’s purposes, not to satisfy your desires 3. Don’t take advantage of others (vs. 6a) Three reasons to avoid sexual immorality 1. It invites God’s punishment (vs.…
Meet our elders here TOPICS COVERED IN TODAY’S SESSION: Resources for parenting high school & college age Eric Freeman – The Bible, The World Tilting Gospel Todd Dykstra – Answers Magazine, Disciplines of Godly Young Men & Women, . Blogs: The Cripplegate, Tim Challies Michael Mouzakis – John MacArthur’s 3 year program and books on Bible verses Joe Hamlin – Todd Friel…
Philippians 3:12-16 What does our perspective need to be to grow in likeness to Christ? The Christian’s singular goal – vs. 12 A1. You have not reached the goal – (12a) . Paul pressed on to make it his own because Christ Jesus has made him His own . Not yet perfect is not an excuse, but a spur to greater…
Colossians 3:11-14 We are saved to be in relationship with other believers John 13:35 Our New Reality – vs. 11 No more barriers separating the believers in the church Galatians 3:28, Romans 10:12 Our Response – vs. 12-13 Put on the new man. Act like it with the power you have!! Colossians 1:24 Two commands that are heavy and hard: …
1 John 2:15-17 God, being Holy, changes the objects He loves We, being wicked, are changed by the objects we love Demas: Colossians 4:14, Philemon 24, 2 Timothy 4:10 A sobering look at the kind of love God hates Because of your condition in Christ; the love of the Father has given us a new nature James 4:4, 7; 2 Corinthians 5:17, …
Hebrews 11 Trust And Obey We walk by faith in the Son of God 2 Corinthians 5:7 1 Peter 1:5-6 Galatians 2:20 1. We need to understand the faith that promotes our sanctification . The solid belief in the promises of God. Faith persists when feeling fade. We must believe what . God says more than what we see. Isaiah 40:18 Matthew…
Titus 2:11-14 True Grace is a demanding grace and will inevitably lead to obedience in your life Grace compels us to love and good works. Grace constrains us to renounce sin and to pursue righteousness. The curriculum of Grace 1. It teaches us to avoid worldly temptations (vs. 12) . Grace does not eliminate our need…
Psalm 19:7-9 WHAT WE BEHOLD IS WHAT WE BECOME – John 17:17 The Bible teaches we are not under the Mosaic Law – Romans 6:14, 7:6 All the Old Testament Law can do is expose – not solve – our sin problem – Romans 3:28, 8:3-4 It can only judge – Romans 4:15, Galatians 3:13, 24 However, we are under law today;…
2 Corinthians 3:18 We are sanctified by beholding the glory of Christ Satan prevents you from seeing Christ as glorious. God, in His sovereign grace, removes the blinders so you can see Christ in all His glory. 1 John 3:2 Hebrews 1:3 If you want to know what God is doing in your life – – – He is transforming you from…
Philippians 2:12-13 We are saved to be holy (Romans 12:1-2). God’s work of mercy in our lives demands a response. To be active in your Progressive Sanctification (Vs. 12) Because Christ obeyed the Father, we must obey as He did Hebrews 12:14 2 Corinthians 7:1 Is your relationship with Christ getting as much attention as your hobbies, friends, entertainment, work, etc.? Trust…
Matthew 3:13-17 BAPTISM IS THE DEFINING MARK OF CHRISTIAN IDENTITY The baptism of Christ was a fulfillment of all righteousness 1. It marked the beginning of His public ministry 2. It demonstrated Divine approval of Him as the Messiah the Old Testament predicted , Isaiah 11:1-2, 42:1, 61:1 3. It identified Him with sinners , Isaiah 53:11-12 2 Corinthians 5:21 4. It…
Romans 12:1 Three phases of sanctification – Positional: Justification At the moment of salvation; freedom from the penalty of sin – Spiritual Life Progressive: freedom from the power of sin – Final: Glorification Freedom from the presence of sin Two commitments that drive a sanctified life – A commitment to being a holy sacrifice Total devotion 1 Corinthians 6:15-20 – A worshipful…
Selected Scriptures It was appealed to by the New Testament writers for their authority Paul quoted the Old Testament nearly 30 times in Romans 9-11 (1 in every 3 verses) Its use by the New Testament writers informs us how to properly interpret the Bible The Old Testament properly interpreted in its context “Just as it is written . . . ” …