Lighthouse Community Church

Though we live in the dot, we need to live for the line. I. Living in the Dot – letting earthly treasures lead you to Christ II. Living for the Line – using earthly treasures for the cause of Christ Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

Fasting reminds us that our deepest hunger can only be satisfied in God I. What is fasting? II. God is more satisfying than the approval we want III. God is more satisfying than the food we need Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

Because God is sovereign over every part of life, every part of life can be an opportunity to grow in wisdom. I. Recognize God’s sovereignty in every part of life (6:10-12, 7:13-14) II. Receive God’s wisdom through every part of life (7:1-12) A. Sadness is a better teacher than gladness. B. Correction is a better teacher than praise. C. Patience is a better teacher than pride. Watch or listen to t...

The same God who saves His people by grace is the God who holds them fast and keeps them to the very end. I. The Preservation of the Saints II. The Perseverance of the Saints Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

We need to pray to our loving Father because we are in a war. I. Pardon II. Protection Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

God’s Spirit makes God’s wisdom known to God’s people I. God’s Wisdom Rejected by the World (vv. 6-9) II. God’s Wisdom Revealed by the Spirit (vv. 10-13) III. God’s Wisdom Received by His People (vv. 14-16) Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

My hope in dark valleys is the presence of my Shepherd. I. The Darkness of the Valley (v.4a) — three truths for dark valleys 1. God is sovereign over all, including evil and suffering (Eph. 1:11) 2. God does not author evil (1 Jn. 1:5; Ps. 5:4) 3. God is with us when we face evil and suffering (Ps. 23:4) II. The Presence of the Shepherd (v.4b) — four responses in dark valleys 1. Weep, knowing that...

God changes your heart so that you freely and joyfully come to Christ. I. The definition of irresistible grace A. God changes your hearts B. God raises us to life so that you freely and joyfully come to Christ II. A prime example of where this is taught in Scripture A. The initiator of coming to Christ B. The certainty of coming to Christ III. Brief application A. Pray for salvation B. Share the g...

When we surrender humbly, we will be encouraged to seek faithfully. I. Surrender to our loving Father’s purpose and plan A. Surrender to his purposes. B. Surrender to his plans. II. Seeking our loving Father’s provision A. Our seeking goes from pursuing something to pursuing someone. B. Our seeking goes from doubting God's faithfulness to resting in it. C. Our seeking goes from worry about tomorro...

Come, follow Jesus the Christ, God's chosen Savior. I. What are you seeking? II. Come to Jesus Christ Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

My hope in dark valleys is the presence of my Shepherd. I. The Darkness of the Valley (v.4a) — three truths for dark valleys 1. God is sovereign over all, including evil and suffering (Eph. 1:11) 2. God does not author evil (1 Jn. 1:5; Ps. 5:4) 3. God is with us when we face evil and suffering (Ps. 23:4) II. The Presence of the Shepherd (v.4b) — four responses in dark valleys 1. Weep, knowing that...

Christ didn’t die to make your salvation possible. He died to make it certain. I. The Theological Issue II. The Biblical Case III. The Hard Texts IV. The Christian Response Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

Christ has fully paid your debt through his substitutionary death and perfect life, and the same God who saved you keeps you secure in that salvation forever. I. Justification A. Christ's substitutionary and atoning death B. Christ's perfect life C. Justified through faith II. Sanctification A. Positional sanctification B. Progressive sanctification III. Security A. Preservation B. Perseverance Wa...

God’s children pray to our Father in heaven whose name is like no other. I. God’s children pray II. To our Father in heaven III. Whose name is like no other Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

Self-righteousness quietly trusts in our own goodness instead of Christ's, and only the gospel can dismantle it. I. The DNA of Self-Righteousness: “What Is It?” a. Self-righteousness is trusting in my goodness rather than Christ’s righteousness. b. “My goodness makes me better than you.” c. The older brother (Luke 15:25-30) II. The Development of Self-Righteousness: “How Does It Grow?” Seven ways...

God works through what the world considers foolish and weak to display his wisdom and power. I. The Message God Chose: Christ Crucified (1:18-25) II. The People God Chose: Weak According to the World (1:26-31) III. The Method Paul Chose: Weakness and Dependence (2:1-5) Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

My hope in dark valleys is the presence of my Shepherd. I. The Darkness of the Valley (v.4a) — three truths for dark valleys 1. God is sovereign over all, including evil and suffering (Eph. 1:11) 2. God does not author evil (1 Jn. 1:5; Ps. 5:4) 3. God is with us when we face evil and suffering (Ps. 23:4) II. The Presence of the Shepherd (v.4b) — four responses in dark valleys 1. Weep, knowing that...

Through prayer we pursue a deeper relationship with our loving Father as we express our worship, faith, and dependence. I. Why do you pray? II. Who do you pray to? III. How do you pray? Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

Salvation, mediation, and headship over the church belong to Christ alone, so we must trust and follow the whole Christ, not Christ plus anything else. I. Christ alone is the hope of salvation II. Christ alone is the mediator between God and man III. Christ alone is the head of the church IV. We need the whole Christ V. We must love what Christ loves VI. We should humble ourselves before Christ Wa...

My hope in dark valleys is the presence of my Shepherd. I. The Darkness of the Valley (v.4a) — three truths for dark valleys 1. God is sovereign over all, including evil and suffering (Eph. 1:11) 2. God does not author evil (1 Jn. 1:5; Ps. 5:4) 3. God is with us when we face evil and suffering (Ps. 23:4) II. The Presence of the Shepherd (v.4b) — four responses in dark valleys 1. Weep, knowing that...

God’s choice of you never depended on you, so it can never be undone by you. I. Clarify: Defining the Terms II. Confirm: Tracing the Scriptures III. Contend: Answering the Objections IV. Cherish: Fueling Our Worship Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

Salvation, from God choosing us to the new life His Spirit gives, is entirely His work and none of our own. I. Salvation in general II. Election III. Atonement IV. Regeneration Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

A faith worth living produces a legacy worth leaving. I. A Faith to Receive (v.5) II. A Pattern to Follow (v.13) III. A Deposit to Guard (v.14) Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org