Church at The Mill

Three Questions... 1. What? I’m Commanded to Rest? v.8-10a 2. How am I Commanded to Rest? v.9-10 How do I rest? Rest Reflect Respond   3. Why am I Commanded to Rest? v.11 - Your calendar and your bank statement reveals what your priorities are. - Do the rhythms of your life display a love for God? What can you change in your schedule to intentionally take time to rest with God? What do you need to...

Our founders believed… We are created in God’s image We are inherently sinful God is the source of morality Religious liberty is a God-given right As Dual Citizens... 1. Our Conduct is to be Submission through Faith v.13-14          How far do we submit?  We submit up until submission means directly                 and knowingly disobeying God. 2. Our Criticism is to be Silenced through Faithfulne...

Are you stronger because of us? Are we stronger because of you?   They Were... 1. Committed to the Priorities of God for His Church v.42  2. Conscious of the Presence of God in  His Church v.43  3. Connected in the Purposes of God for His Church v.44  4. Caring for the People of God in His Church v.45 5. Consistent in the Practices of God for His Church v.46 6. Carrying out the Praise of God in th...

Problem Solved: Romans 5:12-21 Your Greatest Problem... I. Was Caused by The First Adam Disobedience (v19-20) Death (v12-14) Damnation (v16, 18) II. Was Conquered by The Second Adam Righteous Standing (v.16-19) Righteous Living (v.17, 21b) Righteous Dying (v.21c)  

The Christian doctrine of humanity sees the human person as made in God’s image, either a man or a woman by God’s making, fallen through Adam’s historical sin, formed for vocation unto God, and redeemable in and through the God-man, Jesus Christ. -The Gospel Coalition Three life changing questions… 1.How did God make you? v.26          God made you with...               1.Divine Dignity          ...

The gospel teaches you CANNOT follow Christ alone.  Thankfully, the gospel also teaches you WILL NOT follow Christ alone. To understand and appreciate the Holy Spirit two words emerge: Relationship and Role  1. His Relationship to Us 14:15-17                    A.His relationship is… Promised 14:16a Permanent 14:16b  Personal 14:17c 2. His Relationship to the World 14:17b 3. His Role in the World...

Who He Is... 1. He is The Lord v. 15 Notice His Divinity v. 15a His Supremacy v. 15b 2. He is The Life of His Creation v. 16-17 See His Power v. 16 See His Precedence v. 17a See His Preservation v. 17b 3. He is The Leader of His Church           Why is He the focus of the church?  Because of..           1.The Position He Holds v.18b           2.The Preeminence He Has v.18b           3.The Person H...

I. The Care of the Father (15:11-13) 1. He is present. 2. He is protector. 3. He is provider.   II. The Compassion of the Father (15:14-20) III. The Celebration of the Father (15:21-24) IV. The Call of the Father (15:25-32)   How should we live knowing that the Father still runs? Repent quickly — Don’t wait to “clean up.” The Father runs to meet you. Receive grace fully — Stop trying to earn what...

Doctrine matters because… We love God. Belief shapes behavior. It informs our worldview. We need to be equipped to explain what we believe and why we believe it. This doctrine calls for… 1. Defining the Trinity The Trinity Defined… There is one God The Father is God The Son is God The Holy Spirit is God 2. Defending the Trinity If Jesus isn’t God, His death did not atone for your sins. If Jesus is...

What does it mean to say that God is sovereign over all things and why does it matter? We see... 1. The Extent of His Sovereignty v.34        His Sovereignty is…           1. Everlasting (34a)           2. Enduring (34b) 2. The Execution of His Sovereignty v.35        When God executes His plans… No one can resist anything He does. No one can reverse anything He does. 3.The Encouragement of His So...

What does it mean to be godly? “a God-centered attitude that leads to a God centered life, encompassing both inward devotion and outward conduct.”    - Jerry Bridges Understanding His Attributes... God is Holy God is Good God is Wise God is Just God is Love Imitating God requires action!

Doctrine matters because… We love God. Belief shapes behavior. It informs our worldview. We need to be equipped to explain what we believe and why we believe it. God is... 1. Alone, like no other    - He is alone like no other in that… He does not depend He does not change 2. Alive, like no other        - He is alive like no other in that… He did not begin He will not end 3. Above, like no other  ...

Doctrine matters because… We love God. Belief shapes behavior. It informs our worldview. We need to be equipped to explain what we believe and why we believe it. God has revealed Himself to us… Through His Creation Through His Son Through His Word God’s word is to your soul what food is to your stomach.   We consume, trust, and obey God’s Word… 1. Because it is Inspired  2. Because it is Inerrant ...

“Is that your final answer?”  Because of the Resurrection, Jesus is The Final Answer! In the Final Answer… 1. We See the Final World v.14-15  2. We Know the Final Winner v.16   He is The Source “I sent” He is The Starter “root” He is The Savior “descendent” He is The Star 3. Many Offer the Final Welcome v.17  4. He Gives the Final Warning v.18-19  5. He Has the Final Word v.20a  6. We Hear the Fin...

Before we leave this book, remember and reflect on… 1. The Reliability of the Revelation v.6  - If we believe Revelation is true, we must live our lives accordingly. 2. The Readiness of the Revelation v.7a, 12  3. The Reward and Repayment of the Revelation v.7b, 11, 12b       -Revelation teaches Recompense… Reward for the Righteous Reckoning for the Rebellious 4. The Restrictions of the Revelation...

Think about the best days of your life What made those days so special? Heaven is indescribably better than your very best day…everyday...for eternity. What is bound from Heaven and what is found in Heaven? 1. Bound From Heaven 21:22-27         The five “nos” of Heaven… No Separate Place for God v.22 No Solar Light v.23-24 No Secondary Security v.25a No Struggle to See v.25b-26 No Sin or Sinners v...

We will be overwhelmed by…. 1. The Scene of Heaven v.9-11  2.  The Story of Heaven v.12-14  3.  The Size of Heaven v.15-17             -You measure what matters 4.  The Splendor of Heaven v.18-21 - How often do you dream or think of heaven? When I learn of a place of great beauty, some questions come to mind… Where is it? How do I get there? When can I go? Can I take others with me?

A believer looks forward to…  A New Totality v.1   A New Community v.2   A New Proximity v.3   A New Reality  v.4-5   A New Finality v.6-8  Live a life… Loving Him Longing for Holiness Looking for Heaven

In the lead up to the end… 1. The Devil Will Be Discharged v.7-9a  2.  The Defiers Will Be Decimated v.9b-10  3.  The Dead Will Be Doomed v.11-13, 15  4.  Death Will Be Defeated v.14 But because we know the ending… Satan can be resisted The lost can be warned You can face tomorrow Live today with the end in mind!  

It matters that you understand… 1. The Revelation of The Return of Christ           - This movement is seen in 5 ways… From Waiting to Watching 19:11-16 From Glory to Gory 19:17-19 From Lying to Dying 19:20-21 From Aggressive to Arrested 20:1-3 From Resting to Reigning 20:4-6 2. The Explanation of The Return of Christ  3.  The Invitation of The Return of Christ  

Two questions for our future… Do we desire to be known as a people characterized by the presence of God? Are you a person who desires the presence of God above all other things? In Psalm 84 we see a rhythm of life revolving around God’s corporate intimate presence in four ways. 1. There is Anticipation in seeking the presence of God together v.1-4 2. There is Preparation in seeking the presence of...

Two questions for our future…        1. Do we desire to be known as a people characterized by the presence of God?       2. Are you a person who desires the presence of God above all other things? Are you thirsty for God’s presence? A deep desire to be With Him causes us to… 1. Remember why He is worth thirsting for v.2-3 2. Drink and be satisfied! v.4-8 3. Be sustained in the battle v.9-11  

How can we pursue God’s presence?  Return – to Him daily  Receive – His wisdom through His Word  Relate – My heart to His in prayer  Repent – Of my sin He reveals  Release – My will and yield to His  Respond – To His will by obeying  Remain – Consciously try to “abide” with Him  

There are at least 5 parts to every wedding.  The last wedding in history will be no different. A wedding is not a wedding without… 1.  The Excitement v.6-7a   2. The Date v.7b   3. The Dress v.7b-8   4. The Guests v.9a   5. The Food v.9b   Have you accepted the invitation? Is the reality of this event on the calendar of your life keeping you encouraged? Have you joined the groom in making the inv...

When God’s people celebrate judgment, it is a completely different song It is a song of... 1.  Exaltation 18:20 2. Vindication     18:21-24 3.  Affirmation 19:1-3    Hallel (praise) + Yah (Yahweh) = Hallelujah  Praise Yahweh! - God's people affirm:   What He Has  What He Does  What He Did  He has judged Babylon  He has avenged His servants  He has done so permanently and eternally 4. Participation...