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Series: Philippians Rejoicing in Chains Philippians 1:12-30   Recap Paul writes to thank the Philippians for their financial support, tell them how he is doing, and address issues facing the church.     Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 Context    Paul is writing from a Roman jail.   Before his imprisonment, he had faced multiple hardships:    He had been fa...

Series : The Book of Philippians Partners in the Gospel Philippians 1:1-11   BACKGROUND   The City of Philippi was 800 miles from Rome, in modern day Greece.  It was comprised of retired Roman soldiers, native Macedonians and Greeks.  They were religiously pluralistic.    The Church at Philippi   ·      It was a diverse church. ·      It was a loyal church. ·      It was a giving church.   The Occ...

Series:  Who is Your One? HOW, WHAT, WHY?    Various texts                 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;  old things have passed away, and look, new things have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17     Our Church Goal:     Every resident in the greater Lexington area to hear the gospel.     Success will require every believer to share the message.      Sharing Jesus with Your One  ...

Series:  Who is Your One YOUR ONE IS A BIG DEAL! Luke 15   recap 1.        Pray for your one for 30 days. 2.       Invite your one to your house or to church.  3.        Share the gospel with your one.   week 1           Every disciple should bring people to Jesus.   week 2           You are responsible for your network.   week 3           Sharing with your one is a big deal.    Luke 15   Context...

WHO is YOUR ONE?       The calling of Christians is to go and tell good news...      ACTS 1:8       Start where you are...                                      Start with who you know                                                 Start while you have an opportunity   When people encountered Jesus, the first people they contacted were the people in their network.    I am not asking you to start r...

Series: Who’s Your One      Finding Your One Matthew 4:18-22 & Luke 15:1-7   The word “Christian” is only found three times in the New Testament. Early believers self-identified as followers or disciples.   The concept of discipleship was familiar to Jesus’ audience.     Matthew 4:18-28  the initial call Jesus chooses disciples; not we Him.   God is not looking for A listers to fill his roster...

Series:   Foundations–Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, Sola Christus Justification and Baptism Romans 4:6-11     The doctrine of justification clarifies how a person is made right with God.  People are made right with God, by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.   Romans 4:6-11   Justification by faith is how everyone must be made right with God.  Abraham received the sign of the covenant aft...

Easter 2019 -  Hope Lives! I Peter 1:3-5   There is a difference between ______ and ________.         Hope is a ____________________ expectation in something or someone. Everybody _______________ on something or someone.   ______________ hope will always _______________.   Hope deferred makes the heart sick,  but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12   Praise the God and Father of o...

Series:   Foundations - Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Sola Christus Communion and Grace Alone Romans 3:27-4:5   Recap The doctrine of justification clarifies how a person is made right with God.    People are made right with God, by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.           Romans 4:1-4:5   Righteousness is credited to us because of faith.    Righteousness is a gift from God.    God g...

Series: Faithful – The Story of Joseph Faithful Until Death Genesis 46-50       Faithfulness is the birthmark of the believer, and it does not wear off. Unknown   Joseph was faithful unto death     Œ He brought his family to Egypt, even though they were not easy to live with.      He continued to work hard for Pharaoh, even though he was already a success.                            Ž He maintain...

Series: Faithful – The Story of Joseph  Faithful in Forgiveness Genesis 42-45               ways we get even with people.    ·      There’s legal retaliation.  ·      There’s financial retaliation. ·      There’s verbal retaliation.  ·      We recruit opponents. ·      We give the cold shoulder.      why did Joseph hide his identity from his brothers?     Œ Maybe it was because he was really toyin...

Series: Faithful- The story of Joseph   Prosperity Genesis 41     Riches do not indicate God’s favor.   Jesus promised abundant life--not an abundant bank account.    Believers should use their wealth for the Gospel, not selfish pursuits.    It is more difficult to be faithful in prosperity than it is in adversity.    Not everyone can carry a full cup.                                              ...

Series: Faithful – The Story of Joseph DISCOURAGMENT Genesis 39-41       Ø Our faith in Jesus does not insulate us from hardship.    Ø The enemy would want us to settle for false gospels.   Ø Our hope is in the fact that Jesus never leaves us.   Ø Because Jesus has proven faithful, we strive for faithfulness.         We must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we do...

Series: Faithful:  The Story of Joseph  Faithful When Tempted Genesis 39:1-23     temptation & the Gospel ·      Human beings are slaves to sin.  ·      Only Christ’s death can set us free.  ·      Through faith in Him, we are free from bondage and have the potential to live a holy life. ·      Our success or failure in temptation does not change God’s love for us.   ·      Because God loves u...

Series: Faithful:  The Story of Joseph ADVERSITY Genesis 37:12-36         Œ No one is immune from adversity.                  A theology’s value is proven in crisis.                              He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:45     A parent’s job is to equip and prepare their children for upcoming adversity.      ...

JOSEPH : Faithful A Family in Crisis Genesis 37:1-11     foundational truths seen in the Joseph narrative    ·      God has a great purpose for His peoples’ lives.    ·      No matter what people go through, good or bad, God is at work.                                                                     We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called...

Series: Life Change KEY MOMENTS John 11     Key moments in life can be positive or negative moments.      There is an undeniable relationship between life change and unexpected circumstances.     God uses every event to transform people into the likeness of Jesus and to build our faith in Him.        John 11        The Story of Lazarus                                         Biblical Lessons   1. ...

series: life-change Biblical Engagement Hebrews 4:12   Truth:          The word of God intersects every area of                              your life.    Two biblical methods for engaging the Word are personal study and effective teaching.   God has ordained both methods to develop you into the likeness of Christ.    Positive benefits of personal study... ü Through personal study, you learn to he...

Series: Life Change Key Relationships Proverbs 13:20 1/13/19     Personal relationships are the most common factor to life change.    God-influencing relationships are providential.    God uses people to build faith.   ·      Typically, God uses multiple people in your life to grow your faith.    Life can be negatively influenced by others.     ·      Some unhealthy relationships are unavoidable....

    series: life-change Personal Discipline Matthew 6       Spiritual Life Change   ·      Only God can bring real change.   ·      Life change is a process.   ·      It may begin in an instant, but there will always be more change needed.     Discipline   ·      Discipline results in progress. ·      Discipline results in freedom.  ·      Discipline results in a good feeling.                 It i...

Series: Tidings of Comfort and Joy Christmas Joy Luke 1   Series Recap    “Tidings” is a prominent old English word meaning “news” or “special announcement.”    In the Christmas story, Christmas angels bring tidings of comfort and joy.     The Angel Appears to Mary 26 In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man named J...

Christmas Comfort