Fairfax Bible Church

Big Idea: Jesus overcomes every obstacle for those he sends to witness 1. Jesus protects through a storm and a shipwreck (27:1-44) 2. Jesus heals from a snake bite and a fever (28:1-10) 3. Jesus delivers Paul to his promised destination (28:11-16)

Big Idea: Successful witnessing is faithful witnessing 1. Like Felix, some people are alarmed but unrepentant (24:1-27) 2. Like Festus, some people are curious but self-centered (25:1-27) 3. Like Agrippa, some people are knowledgeable but hard-hearted (26:1-32) 4. But like Paul, our job is to faithfully tell others about Jesus and pray they would believe the gospel (26:29)

Big Idea: Jesus gives us courage to witness even through intolerance, injustice and violence 1. Paul pursues unity (21:17-26) 2. Paul faces intolerance (21:27-22:22) 3. Paul suffers injustice (22:23-23:5) 4. Paul is threatened by violence (23:6-10) 5. Jesus encourages Paul to keep witnessing (23:11)

Big Idea: Jesus’ family is our identity and our community Jesus’ family is… 1. Our Identity 2. Our Community

Big Idea: The gospel of Jesus qualifies us and motivates us to pursue sexual integrity for God’s glory. Sexual integrity matters because . . . 1. God has qualified us for his kingdom (6:9-11) 2. Our bodies have become one with Christ’s body (6:12-17) 3. Our bodies have become temples of the Holy Spirit (6:18-20)

Big Idea: We all experience sexual brokenness because of our fall into sin 1. We rejected the Creator and his design (Gen. 3:1-7; Rom. 1:18-25) 2. God gave us up to our desires (Rom. 1:26-32) 3. But, God isn’t done with us . . . (Rom. 2:3-4)

Big Idea: God’s design at creation for human gender and sexuality is good and timeless 1. Above all he created, God called his creation of humanity very good (Gen. 1:31) 2. God created humans in two distinct, yet complementary sexes (Gen. 1:27) 3. God created marriage as a permanent, covenant union between two people of opposite sexes (Gen. 1:28; 2:24)

Big Idea: Jesus is the life who has the power over death for all who believe 1. “Lazarus’ death will reveal my glory” (John 11:1-16) 2. “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:17-27) 3. “I hate death!” (John 11:28-37) 4. “Lazarus, come out” (John 11:38-44)

Big Idea: At the cross, Jesus suffered as our substitute to save us 1. He felt the depths of our sorrow (Isaiah 53:1-3) 2. He paid the pentalty for our sin (Isaiah 53:4-6) 3. He accepted the apex of injustice (Isaiah 53:7-9) 4. He enjoys the satisfaction of our salvation (Isaiah 53:10-12)

Big Idea: At the cross, Jesus turns our shame into our victory 1. Our debt is destroyed (Col 2:14) 2. Our captors are taken captive (Col 2:15)

Big Idea: We are to embrace Jesus’ suffering so we can follow Jesus’ example of suffering We are called to... 1) Embrace Jesus’ suffering for us (1 Peter 2:24-25) 2) Exemplify Jesus’ suffering in us (1 Peter 2:21-23)

Big Idea: Jesus pays the price to set us free 1. The law Its curse (Gal 3:23-24) Its ceremonies (Gal 4:4-5; Eph 1:7) 2. The bondage of sin Its guilt (Titus 2:11-14) Its power (1 Pet 1:17-19)

Big Idea: A dedicated child begins with a dedicated parent 1. Dedicated in pain (1:1-8) 2. Dedicated in prayer (1:9-20) 3. Dedicated in purpose (1:21-28)

Big Idea: Men and women are to be pursued, not just permitted, for ministry in the church

A Legacy of Leading by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: Courage for Christians comes from remembering that God raises the dead 1. Living for Jesus can feel complicated (Acts 20:1-6) 2. Living for Jesus can feel tedious (Acts 20:7-9) 3. But, God raises the dead (Acts 20:10-12)

What Is Baptism? by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: You Are God’s Resolution Who? - Our assurance is dependent on a Person more reliable than any of us! What? - Our assurance is based on a willpower stronger than ours! When? - Our assurance is grounded in past and future events that hold power in our present!

Big Idea: Jesus is the light of the world and those who receive him will have eternal life 1) We are not the ultimate light (John 1:6; 8a) 2) We are to point others to the light (John1:7; 8b) 3) And those who receive him will have eternal life (John 1:9-13)

Big Idea: The key to being ready for Christ’s future return is to anxiously anticipate it now 1. We must be ready like a faithful servant (Luke 12:35-38) 2. We must be ready like a wise home owner (Luke 12:39-40)

Big Idea: Christian thanksgiving is a lifestyle, not a leftover Christian thanksgiving... 1. Befriends peace (Colossians 3:15) 2. Inspires praise (Colossians 3:16) 3. Characterizes our practice (Colossians 3:17)

Big Idea: Jesus invites all to his banquet, but only those who respond with a humble heart sit at the table. 1. Jesus wants a full banquet & invites ALL!!! 2. Not all will make it to the table 3. You are invited, so come!

Big Idea: Our fellowship activates the faith we share in Jesus Our fellowship… 1. Flows from love not law (8-14) 2. Turns foes into family (15-16) 3. Bears the cost for community (17-20)

Big Idea: True riches are found in God’s eternal Kingdom Observations: 1: Those who believe have a different perspective (Luke 16:8) 2: The world and everything in it are temporary (Luke 16:9) 3. How we live our lives is a test of sorts…and there are rewards on the line (Luke 16:10) 4. Nothing we have is ours…But we will have riches of our own one day (Luke 16:12) 5. What people value highly is de...

Big Idea: God changes the world through his word and his work 1. God’s Word (Acts 19:1-10) 2. God’s Work (Acts 19:11-20)