First Baptist Lenoir City

(1) Do you know Him? (2) Do you know where you’re going (in life and in death)?  Know the Man, Know the Mission; Know the Message I. Know the MAN (Jesus) II. Know the MISSION - Mt 28:1-10 III. Know the MESSAGE-28:16-20

The 7 Last Statements of Jesus from the Cross “FORGIVE THEM” - Luke 23:34 “TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME” - Luke 23:43 “BEHOLD YOUR SON” - John 19:26-27 “MY GOD, MY GOD” - Matthew 27:43 “I THIRST” - John 19:28 “IT IS FINISHED” - John 19:30 “FATHER, INTO YOUR HANDS” - Luke 23:46

The power of practical living) I. The New Life in Christ - vv. 1-4 1. Once raised with Christ - v. 1a 2. Start seeking - v. 1b 3. Position of Christ - v. 1c 4. Heavenly mindset - vv. 2-4 II. The Old Life in Adam - vv. 5-11 1. Kill the sin within - v. 5 2. Take seriously the consequences - v. 6 3. The Past is a problem - vv. 7-8 4. Do not lie to one another - v. 9 5. Honor God’s Image - vv. 10-12 6...

I. The Obituary: Paul was born by the name Saul in the great city of Tarsus in Cilicia around 5 AD. Paul was executed for his faith in the city of Rome as a martyr under Emperor Nero (circa 67 AD). Paul was born a Roman citizen and trained as a strict Pharisee under the leadership of Gamaliel. He was a skilled tent maker, follower of the risen Christ, Apostle, Missionary, and human author of at le...

I. The 2 Biblical Requirements of True Spirituality: The placement in Galatians is critical - Chapter 6 is the culmination of all that Paul has said. He said a lot! (1) Being spiritual (2) Seeking restoration Being Saved bc God’s grace - Galatians 1:6-10 Being a Servant bc of God’s Love - Galatians 2:20 Being Impacted by God’s Spirit - Galatians 3:1-3 Being Led by/Walk by God’s Holy Spirit - 5:13-...

• Paul delights in life after death; II Corinthians 5:8-9 • Psalm 116:15 - “precious” • Simeon in Luke 2, “I can depart in peace” • Jesus in John 14:1-3 I. The Finish Line of Faith: 1. Paul speaks of his death - v. 6 2. Paul speaks of his life - v. 7 • Paul fought (soldier, boxer) • Paul finished (athlete) • Paul kept (words of a vow) 3. Paul speaks of his afterlife - v . 8a 4. Paul speaks of our...

I. The 2 Biblical Requirements of True Spirituality: The placement in Galatians is critical - Chapter 6 is the culmination of all that Paul has said. He said a lot! 1. Being Saved because God’s grace - Galatians 1:6-10 2. Being a Servant because of God’s Love - Galatians 2:20 3. Being Impacted by God’s Spirit - Galatians 3:1-3 4. Being Led by/Walk by God’s Holy Spirit - 5:13-26 5. Being Burden Bea...

There are Delights in Good Fellowship & Dangers in Bad Fellowship! I. The New Testament Model - The “one-anothers” 1. We are competent to counsel - Romans 15:14 • Not written to church leaders 2. We have different levels of competency - Exodus 18:13-27 • The Proverbs (father/mother) 3. *Communicating w/ one another (Words hurt/Words heal - Proverbs 12:18; 15:4; 18:21 • Proverbs 6:16-19; 15:1-2 • M...

THE MAN OF GOD CAN ONLY LEAD THE PEOPLE OF GOD WHEN HE RELIES ON THE WORD OF GOD Paul started strong in chapter 1 in this, his last ever epistle. Paul stays strong in chapters 2 & 3. Paul finishes strong in chapter 4. I ended the last sermon looking at the general statements from II Timothy 3:16-17. Let’s review those and then get more specific on what the Bible teaches us. I. The Source of Script...

I. The New Testament Model - The “one-anothers” 1. We are competent to counsel - Romans 15:14 2. Not written to church leaders 1. We have different levels of competency - Exodus 18:13-27 2. The Proverbs (father / mother) 1. Counseling in Communication 2. Proverbs 6:16-19 3. Proverbs 15:1-2 4. Matthew 5:37 5. Matthew 12:33-37 6. Ephesians 4:15, 25-33 7. Colossians 4:5-6 8. James 1:19-20 9. James 3:...

I. Good Fellowship Creates Good Communion - Acts 2:42-47 1. all were together 2. had all things in common 3. as any had need 4. received their good w/ glad and generous hearts 5. praising God 6. having favor w/ all the people Acts 4:32-37 1. full number 2. one heart and one soul 3. everything in common 4. great power & great grace 5. not a needy person 6. as any had need II. Bad Fellowship Negates...

The Beauty of the Love of God is far greater than anything we can comprehend. If you don’t love God, you don’t love yourself, and if you don’t love yourself, you don’t love God. Love is from God. Love is defined by God Himself. Love is displayed by God - and demonstrated by Jesus. Love is embodied by believers. Love Readies Us for Eternity

Why are we calling these groups LIFE GROUPS? What is the Biblical Model for LIFE GROUPS in homes? The Core Convictions & Practices of the Newborn Church (early) Roles: Teachers, Hosts, and Attenders Reproducible: Teachers need assistant teachers, prayer leaders, care leaders, outreach leaders

When We See the Presence of Christ - vv 5-7 When We Understand the Presence of Christ - vv 8-9 When We Experience the Presence the Person of Christ - vv 10-13 The prophet Isaiah understood what it meant to experience the person of Christ Isaiah 6:1-8

I. The Promises of Christmas: The Promise of the Prophets - The Promise of the Preparer - The Promise to the Parents - The Promise of the Person - The Promise of the Passover - The Manger of the Savior - 2:1-7 The Message of the Savior - 2:8-14 The Mission of the Savior - 2:15-21 The Messengers of the Savior - 2:22-38 The Meaning of the Passover - 3:38-40

I. God Commissioned Christmas: God sent His Word God sent His Prophets God sent His Messages God sent His Messenger  God sent the World (2) God sent His Angel(s) God sent His Son She gave birth to her firstborn Son She wrapped him in swaddling clothes  She laid Him in a manger  There was no room  Shepherds; Shone; *Savior; Suddenly  Glory to God in the highest  Peace on earth  Goodwill to man  Wit...

III. The PROMISE is a Person (JC) -  The Praise of Mary - 1:26-45; 46-56 Mary is a WITNESS of Christmas Truth: How so? Mary is a WORSHIPPER - inward worship! Her soul & spirit moved with exaltation and rejoicing - This reaction flows from a heart of faith responding to God’s grace  There are 3 Examples of Mary’s Faith that we must emulate:  (1) Mary is SAVED - God my Savior! Like King David, when...