Berean Bible Fellowship Church

Big Idea: God has called men and women in the church to fulfill unique but complementary roles. Men are called to shepherd and women are called to serve. In these roles we manifest the Lord Christ as we advance the gospel message.  Both, men and women play a significant role in Jesus’ ministry.  Both, men and women have a particular role in Jesus’ ministry.  Men are primarily called to lead in the...

Guest Speaker: Brian Seay

Big Idea: There is an already, not yet aspect to Christ’s salvation in the gospel. He has already renewed our spirits, that is to say he has re-made us internally so that we are new creations in Christ, ready to do God’s will. And he will also remake us eternally , so that we might reign with him forever in the age to come. 4 Aspects of the future resurrection of our fallen bodies: The ___________...

Big Idea: The grace of God supplies the power we need to live the Christian life. In Christ we are a new creation, with new desires and a new empowerment toward right-living (living ever dependent upon God and his Word). In the Christian life, we trust and we act, we act and we trust. This is the constant interplay between our doing and God supplying the power we need to do. 2 Crucial Components t...

Big Idea: The resurrection is the crux of Christianity. Without the resurrection, Jesus death would be empty. Without the resurrection we will still be dead in sin. The resurrection vindicates Jesus’ sacrifice for sin on our behalf and grants us the power to walk in the power of the Spirit in the obedience of faith.  3 reasons the resurrection is crucial to Christianity: It is the ________________...

Big Idea: Jesus died for sins, in accordance with Scripture. It is not that Jesus’ arrival on earth was haphazard. God, who ordains all things, carefully planned and orchestrated it. Jesus’ ________________________ Foretold 1 Corinthians 15:3 (ESV) — 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures … The City of H...

Big Idea: The good news of Jesus stands strong in a culture that has lost its significance because it transcends men. The Message of Christmas is delivered by God and received by men, therefore it is sturdy enough to stand on. A Message _________________________ 1 Corinthians 15:1 (ESV) — 1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received… Eu-anglion: This verb...

Big Idea: Jesus is a worthy savior. He is the one who forgives sins. He is the one who overcomes sin and death. He is the one who grants us victory in our battle against sin. Those who belong to Christ’s kingdom are those who put their full faith and trust in him. Jesus saves us. Our faith ought never be separated from the one who is worthy of our trust. ___________ _______________ _____________ L...

Big Idea: Who are those who belong to Christ’s kingdom? Should we be able to tell them apart from the world? What we will see over the next several weeks is that those who belong to Christ’s kingdom are the humble, the hurting, the honest, and the humiliated. The ____________________ ________________________ Luke 7:44 (ESV) — 44 Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, “Do you see this woma...

Big Idea: Who are those who belong to Christ’s kingdom? Should we be able to tell them apart from the world? What we will see over the next several weeks is that those who belong to Christ’s kingdom are the humble, the hurting, the honest, and the humiliated. The ____________________ ________________________ Luke 7:20 (ESV) — 20 And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has se...

Big Idea: Who are those who belong to Christ’s kingdom? Should we be able to tell them apart from the world? What we will see over the next several weeks is that those who belong to Christ’s kingdom are the humble, the hurting, the honest, and the humiliated. The ____________________ ________________________ Luke 7:12 (ESV) — 12 As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died w...

Big Idea: Who are those who belong to Christ’s kingdom? Should we be able to tell them apart from the world? What we will see over the next several weeks is that those who belong to Christ’s kingdom are the humble, the hurting, the honest, and the humiliated. The Un-_____________________ ________________________ Luke 7:2 (ESV) — 2 Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of deat...

Guest Speaker: Mike Kings

Big Idea: Jesus is Lord! But what does that mean? It means he demands our loving obedience because he is the good and rightful ruler of the universe. But how are we to obey? If what we learned last week is true, and we are the bad root, how will we ever produce good fruit. The answer… Jesus! In order to properly obey God we must be found in Christ and be fond of his ways. Obedience is ____________...

Big Idea: What do our actions, especially the things we say, show us about our hearts (spiritual condition)? Jesus gives us a proper test to know what needs to change. It isn’t so much our behavior as it is our inner man. The internal drives the external. To change the external we must first change the internal. Only Jesus can transform our inner man, which then produces truly good fruit. A ______...

Guest Speaker: Brian Seay

Big Idea: What does Jesus mean by, judge not? Does he mean that we ought to suspend all spiritual discernment and loving confrontation? Or is Jesus referring to the spirit in which we do these things? How should we approach one who is struggling with sin? With a humble spirit and understanding of God’s grace for all. ________________________ Luke 6:37 (ESV) — 37 “Judge not, and you will not be jud...

Big Idea: What do you want? This is a difficult questions? Mankind is a conflicted being. One thing is for sure, in the natural man we don’t want to love our enemies. Jesus transforms us and makes loving our enemies not only something we are capable of doing but something we want to do. Proverbs 20:5 (ESV) — 5 The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it...

Big Idea: Where’s your focus? Is it on things in this world? Or is it on the world to come? Jesus teaches us here, that what we are waiting for is far superior to what we have now. This is a hope to the poor and a warning to the rich. If your security is in your earthly accomplishments, you have missed the eternal realities of the world in which we live. Jesus wants to re-orient you. _____________...

Guest Speaker: Mark Campbell

Big Idea: Jesus begins his training of the Apostles. Jesus is intentionally in everything he does. He is the epitome of living life on God’s mission. There isn’t a wasted moment or a casual encounter. Jesus trains the twelve, in the context of ministry, with an intent to win the world. The _____________________________ Luke 6:17 (ESV) — 17 And he came down with them and stood on a level place… Her...

Big Idea: There are many similarities and difference between these men, but chief among them is their final destiny. What makes these men so different and why is this so? We find there are many dynamics at work, each important in establishing our own fates. ________________________ and ________________________ Luke 6:14, 16 (ESV) — 14 Simon, whom he named Peter… 16 and Judas Iscariot, who became a...

Big Idea: Matthew and Simon had interesting backgrounds. One a tax collector, one a Zealot. This would have made for interesting dynamics within the group of twelve. How could two who had such different backgrounds come together and lead the New Testament Church? It is only through the power of the gospel. Since Jesus reconciled us to God, we can be reconciled to men. _________________________ bet...

Big Idea: The next two Apostles in order are Philip and Bartholomew (Nathanael) who have a unique relationship. These two friends teach us much about how we might go about inviting others to meet Jesus. After Philip is called, he cannot help but share the good news with his good friend. And in Nathanael doubt, he invites him to come and see Jesus for himself. ______________________ Evangelism (con...

Big Idea: James and John are the Sons of Thunder. Similar in personality, but wholly different in purpose. James is called upon to be the first Apostle to be martyred for his faith. John is the last of the Apostles to die. Each of their ministries unique, each a privilege. James the Be-______________________________ Luke 6:14 (ESV) — 14 Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James...