Fairfax Bible Church

Big Idea: Christians don’t cling to wishful thinking—we stand upon the living hope of God. 1. We stand on living hope that cannot fade (1:3–5) 2. We stand on joyful hope even through pain (1:6–9)

Big Idea: Thanking the Lord is the cure for a heart that wants to grumble 1. We give thanks to the Lord because he chose us (100:1-3) 2. We give thanks to the Lord because he is good to us (100:4-5)

Big Idea: When God’s glory is our aim, He transforms our fear into worship. When God's glory is our aim: We can cry to him for mercy (v1-3) We can acknowledge our fear to him (v4, 6) We can give thanks and worship (v5, 7-11)

Big Idea: Christians can face persecution with victory because Jesus has conquered death What does victory in persecution look like? 1. Stand firm 2. Work enthusiastically 3. Remember nothing is wasted for the Lord

We ready ourselves for King Jesus’ return through compassion, not mere confession 1. The King returns to judge (25:31-33) 2. The King identifies with the least (25:34-40) 3. The King looks for compassion, not just confession (25:41-46)

Big Idea: Pure religion moves us to love deeply, feel compassionately, and act mercifully toward all our neighbors Question #1: How do I know my religion leads to eternal life? Answer: Love Deeply (10:25-28) Question #2: How do I know who is my neighbor? Answer: Feel Compassionately (10:29-35) Question #3: How do I become a true neighbor? Answer: Act Mercifully (10:36-37)

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Big Idea: God’s people receiving God’s grace will reflect God’s heart for the vulnerable. God reveals the hearts of the rebellious (v1-9) God rejects the religious activity of the unrepentant (v10-15) God requires justice from the justified (v16-18)

Everyday missionaries live sent—compelled by Christ’s love, transformed by his story, and entrusted with his message 1. Compelled by Christ’s love (5:14-15) 2. Transformed by Christ’s story (5:16-17) 3. Entrusted with Christ’s message (5:18-21)

Big Idea: Loving community in the church is the launchpad for living sent 1. Leaders equip the church to live sent (4:11-12) 2. Our unity matures the church to live sent (4:13-15) 3. Members work together in the church to live sent (4:16)

How is Christ calling me to live sent for him? We live for God’s will, not our own (Jn 4:34; 5:30; 8:29) We live in the world, but not of the world (Jn 1:14; 17:14-19) We live in the Spirit, not in fear (Jn 14:16-17, 26-27; 15:26-27) We live so people may be saved, not condemned (Jn 3:16-17; 12:44-46; 17:3) We live for God’s glory, not our personal comfort (Jn 13:31-32; 17:1, 17:4)

Big Idea: Full life in Christ comes from a full heart of love for Christ How can we show our love for Christ? 1. Worship (Jn. 20:28; 9:35-38) 2. Affection (Lk. 7:41-47) 3. Loyalty (Matt. 10:37-39) 4. Obedience (Jn. 14:15, 21, 23-24; 13:34-35) 5. Trust (1 Jn. 4:15-16, 19)

Big Idea: To live sent with our feet, we must first focus our eyes on Christ 1. Creation is focused on Christ (Col 1:15-16) 2. The Father’s love is focused on Christ (Mk 1:9-11, Jn 3:35, 10:17, 17:22-26) 3. The Spirit’s ministry is focused on Christ (Jn 14:26, 16:13-14) 4. The Bible’s message is focused on Christ (Jn 5:39-40, Lk 24:26-27) 5. The founding and authority of the church is focused on C...

Big Idea: The Lord promises true life to anyone who trusts him with their whole heart 1. The Lord promises true life (3:1-4) 2. The Lord desires your whole heart (3:5-8)

The Lord’s wisdom is a compass, not a map, for your plans 1. The Lord has the final word (Pr. 16:1) 2. The Lord holds the ultimate scales (Pr. 16:2) 3. The Lord desires your complete trust (Pr. 16:3)

Big Idea: As we trust in the Lord to build the house, we can rest in his blessing of it. The Lord is the ultimate builder, so we must depend on him (v 1) Without dependence on God, our activity and anxiety is in vain (v 2-5)

A wise ruler is a fountain of blessing from the Lord Wise rulers know… 1. Their rule is from the Lord 2. They are accountable to the Lord 3. They administer justice for the Lord 4. They deliver blessing from the Lord

Big Idea: Life doesn’t flow from the outside in; it flows from the inside out Sexual Lust (Pr. 5:15-19; 6:20-32) Greed (Pr. 11:24-28) Envy (Pr. 14:30; 23:17-18) Gluttony & Drunkenness (Pr. 23:19-21, 29-35; 25:16, 27) Laziness (Pr. 6:6-11; 24:30-34)

Big Idea: To resolve life’s daily conflicts, we desperately need God’s daily wisdom 1. Go higher (Pr. 17:14; 19:11; 25:21-22) 2. Get real (Pr. 18:13; 19:20; 28:13) 3. Gently engage (Pr. 10:18; 15:1; 25:15; 26:23-26; 27:5-6; 28:23) 4. Get together (Pr. 10:12; 11:12-13; 17:9)

Big Idea: Our problem with wealth is that we think too small, not too big 1. Shortcuts are small. Faithful earning is big. 2. Greed is small. Contentment is big. 3. Selfishness is small. Generosity is big.

Big Idea: Our problem with wealth is that we think too small, not too big 1. Shortcuts are small. Faithful earning is big. 2. Greed is small. Contentment is big. 3. Selfishness is small. Generosity is big.

Big Idea: Words hold the power to either destroy or build up—use them wisely 1. The power of our words 2. The power of silence, listening and timing 3. The power of God’s Word

Big Idea: The wise know family matters much, but not most 1. Marriage matters (Pr. 2:16-17; 12:4; 19:14; 21:19; 27:15-16; 31:10-11, 28-31) 2. Children and parents matter (Pr. 22:6, 15; 23:22-25; 30:17) 3. What matters MOST (Pr. 14:26; 1 Tim. 3:14-16)

Big Idea: Friendship is part of God’s design for a fruitful life—not a distraction from it A good friend gives... 1. Constant Love (Pr. 17:17; 18:24; 27:10) 2. Honest Counsel (Pr. 27:6, 9, 17; 28:23) 3. Safe Cover (17:9)

Big Idea: The wise person controls their anger; their anger does not control them Anger, in and of itself, is not sinful, but does reveal our hearts (Pr. 14:29) Anger is often the result of our influences (Pr 15:1, 22:24-25) To be slow to anger, become unoffendable (Pr 19:11)