Crossroads Church Dubai

Main point: Pray and preach the gospel to all peoples so that many would come to a saving knowledge of Christ. 1. Pray for all kinds of people (2:1-2) 2. The Purpose of praying for all people (2:3-6) 3. Preach to all peoples (2:7)

Main point: Christ saves and transforms the worst of sinners into worshipers and soldiers of God. 1. Celebrate the gospel of grace vv. 12-17 2. Contend for the gospel of grace vv. 18-20

Main point: A love for true doctrine should produce true love for God and His Church. Headings: 1. True Doctrine vv. 1-4 2. True Love vv. 5-11

Main Point: Put sin to death for you have been renewed in Christ. Headings: I. Put to death your sinful passions (vv. 3:5-7) II. Put off your sinful practices (vv. 3:8-10) III. Put down your sinful pride (vv. 3:11)

Main Point: Do not substitute the truth of what we have in Christ for the falsehood of man-made rules and regulations. Headings: 1. Refuse other’s judgement on the issues of diet and days (vv. 16-17) 2. Reject other’s condemnation based on ascetic and mystical practices (vv. 18-19) 3. Renounce obedience to worthless man-made regulations (vv. 20-23)

Main Point: Let us not be enticed by false teachings, but instead be captivated by the truth of our sufficiency in Christ. Headings: 1. Warning: Do not be taken captive by false teaching! (v. 8) 2. Reason: Christ is fully God, and we are full in Him (vv. 9-10) 3. Excurcus: Our Completeness in Chrst (vv. 11-15)

Main Point: The Church is called to defend her gospel purity and unity by persevering in the faith. Headings: 1. A Call to Remember (vv. 17-19) 2. A Call to Persevere (vv. 20-23) 3. A Call to Praise (vv. 24-25)

Main Point: The Church is called to defend her gospel purity and unity. Headings: I. Appeal to contend for the Faith (vv.1-4) II. A Reminder of God’s Judgement in the Past (vv.5-7) III. Identity and Condemnation of False Teachers (vv. 8-16)

Message from Alvin Litonjua on October 7, 2022

Main Point: God’s redeemed are to honor other people's ownership and be faithful stewards of what God owns to bless others. Headings 1. What Commandment 8 Prohibits (Exodus 20:15) 2. What Commandment 8 Prescribes (Ephesians 4:24)

God’s redeemed are to honor and cherish human marriage; all sexual relations and activities outside its bounds are evil and dishonoring to Him.

Main Point: God’s redeemed are to honor human life by protecting, preserving and cherishing it in words and deeds. Headings: 1. What does this commandment mean? 2. How is this commandment applied?

Headings: 1. The observance of Sabbath 2. The fulfillment of Sabbath 3. Application

Main Point: Main Point: God’s redeemed are to honor His holy name, not only in speech, but also in the whole of living. Headings 1. The Lord’s name (v. 7a) 2. The misuse of the Lord’s name (v. 7b) 3. The warning for misusing the Lord’s name (v. 7c)

Main Point: God demands that His redeemed worship Him in the right way. Headings: 1. Images convey false representation of the true God (v. 4) 2. Images invoke unprescribed worship of the true God (v. 5a) 3. Images provoke the true God’s jealousy (vv. 5b-6)

Main Point: Our daily reliance on God gives glory to our Father in heaven. Headings: 1. Know your Father in heaven 2. Cast all you cares ob your Father in heaven

Main Point: Our submission to God’s rule and will gives glory to our Father in heaven. Headings: 1. Pray for God’s rule (v 10a) 2. Pray for God’s will (v 10b)

Main Point: Personal relationship and true knowledge of God leads us to God-glorifying prayer. Headings: 1. Relate to God as Father (v 9a) 2. Recognize God as Almighty (v 9b) 3. Revere God as Holy (v 9c)

Main Point: “True prayer does not seek the reward of men but desires a genuine communion and reward from the Father.” Headings: 1. Pray intimately (vv 5-6) 2. Pray sincerely (vv 7-8)

Main Point: “Since God revealed His ultimate glory through His Son Jesus Christ, we are to worship and abide in Him.” Headings: 1. Because God revealed His glory in His creation, we should worship Him (vv 1-6) 2. Because God has given His commands to His children, we should abide in Him (vv 7-14)

Main Point: Preach Christ and Him crucified for He has accomplished salvation for us. Headings 1. Know that Christ suffered on the cross for us (vv. 1-21) 2. Proclaim Christ’s salvation to all nations (vv. 22-31)

Main Point: God’s great mercy extends to all peoples. Headings 1. Jonah’s heart exposed (vv. 1-9) 2. God’s heart revealed (vv. 10-11)

Main Point: In God’s mercy, His divine discipline moves His servants to repentance. Headings 1. Jonah cries out to the Lord (1:17-2:6) 2. Jonah trusts the Lord (2:7) 3. Jonah repents from his sin (2:8-10)

Main Point: Let us have deeper affections for Christ and greater appreciation for the salvation He has accomplished for us.

Message from James Brilliantes on April 8, 2022