Crossroads Church Dubai

Outline: 1. The Blessing of Forgiveness 2. The Danger of Concealing Sin 3. The Definition of Christian Confession 4. The Counsel of a Confessing Christian

Main point: Jesus Christ provided a better temple through His death and Resurrection and by believing in Him, we can truly worship and be reconciled to God. Outline: I. Jesus Demands True Worship (vv. 13-17) II. Jesus Provides Better Temple (vv. 18-22) III. Jesus Demands Genuine Faith (vv. 23-25)

Main point: The man Jesus is the Son of God, the promised Messianic King, and the Lamb of God, who came to die for the sins of the world and only through him can man be reconciled to God. Outline: I. Jesus as Revealed to John the Baptist (vv.19-34) II. Jesus as Revealed to the Disciples (vv.35-51)

Main point: The Eternal God became man in the person of Jesus Christ, and those who believe in Him will receive eternal life and the right to become children of God. Outline: I. Jesus is The Eternal God (vv 1-3) II. Jesus is The Promised Savior (vv 4-13) III. Jesus is The Incarnate God (vv 14-18)

Main point: The only way to persevere in your spiritual drought and overwhelming sorrow is to set your hope in God. Outline: I. What to do when you are in spiritual drought (vv. 1-5) II. What to do when you are in overwhelming sorrow (vv. 6-11)

Main point: God is our Sovereign Ruler who alone judges with justice and equity. He is to be worshipped with thanksgiving and praise. Outline: I. Gods’ Sovereign works of wonder bring worship and praise (v. 1) II. God the Sovereign judge who judges with equity that steadies creation (vv. 2-3) III. God’s Sovereign judgment is a warning and a certainty (vv. 4-8) IV. God’s Sovereignty brings praise,...

Outline: I. What is restoration like? II. What does restoration require? III. How is restoration possible?

Main Point: Let the nations praise the LORD, for his loyal love and faithfulness are everlasting! Headings: I. Who should praise? (v.1) II. Who is to be praised? (v.1) III. Why are we to praise the LORD (v.2)

Main Point: Endure suffering for the glory of Christ because He is the standard and substitute in our suffering. Headings: I. Our call to endure suffering for the glory of Christ (2:18-20) II. Our standard and substitute in suffering is Christ (2:21-25)

Main Point: Submit to the earthly authorities that God has instituted for our good and for His glory.

Message from James Brilliantes on May 5, 2023

Main Point: Let us be faithful, knowing that the ultimate Son of David is coming again to destroy evil and to usher in the world to come for the glory of God. Headings: I. God reveals to Zerubbabel that He will one day overthrow all earthly authority (2:20-22) II. God promises Zerubbabel that on that day He will restore the authority of the line of David (2:23)

Main Point: There are consequences in disobedience, so glorify God in your obedience. Headings: I. God’s object lesson for His people (2:10-14) II. God’s promise of blessing to His people (2:15-19)

Main Point: Take courage and do not fear, for God is faithful in keeping His promises for His glory. Headings: I. God asks three questions to address the problem (2:1-3) II. God gives three commands in response to the problem (2:4-5) III. God makes three promises to eliminate the problem (2:6-9)

Main Point Seeking God’s kingdom should be our priority because our obedience is for our good and for His glory. I. God challenges His people to evaluate their situation (1:1-6) II. God commands His people to obey His instructions (1:7-11) III. God comes upon His people with His presence and power when they obey (1:12-15)

Main Point A gospel-shaped church fights the good faith of faith, hopes in God, and guards the gospel. 1. Fight the good fight of faith (6:11-16) 2. Hope in God (6:17-19) 3. Guard the gospel (6:20-21)

Main Point A gospel-shaped church finds true satisfaction in Christ, not in material wealth. 1. Ungodly teaching and teachers (6:3-5) 2. Godly contentment (6:6-10)

A gospel-shaped church honors elders and employers for the glory of God’s name. 1. Honor Elders (5:17-25) 2. Honor Employers (6:1–2)

Main point A gospel-shaped church cares for each other as a family. 1. True Family vv. 1-2 2. True Religion vv. 3–16

Main point A gospel servant strives after godliness, hopes in God, and serves as an example to other believers. Headings 1. Strive after godliness vv. 6-8 2. Set our hope in the living God vv. 9-10 3. Serve as a model to other believers vv. 11-16

Message from Dr. Eric Zeller on February 24, 2023

Main Point: A healthy church rejects false teachings by resorting to the truth of God's Word and receiving God’s creation with thanksgiving." Headings 1. Caution vv. 1-3a 2. Cure vv. 3b-5

Main Point: A healthy church is served by godly servants who enable gospel ministry and godly members who uphold the truth of the gospel. Headings: 1. Gospel enabling servants vv. 8-13 2. Gospel upholding churches vv. 14-16

Main Point: A gospel-shaped elder is marked by Christlike character and living. Headings: 1. The character of a gospel elder vv. 1-3 2. The life of a gospel elder vv. 2b, 4-7

Main Point: Godly men and women gladly submit to the biblical instructions for corporate worship. Headings: 1. The conduct of men in corporate worship (2:8) 2. The conduct of women in corporate worship (2:9-15)