Sunday Sermons

3:23-29 Teaching // 4:1-7 Illustration We were…enslaved. (3:23-24 & 4:1-3) We are…redeemed. (3:26-27 & 4:4-5) We live as… one. (3:28-29 & 4:6-7) See also Romans 8:17 & 2 Corinthians 5:21

Nothing changes this promise God made to Abraham in Genesis... God's promise is unchanging, Christ-centered, and unfading. (v. 15-18) The law showed us our need for the promise. (v. 19-22) God's promise was fulfilled through Jesus. (v. 23-26)

We have 1 of 2 possible standings in the eyes of the Lord… (1) Cursed under the law. (v.10-12) (2) Righteous through faith in Jesus. (v. 13-14) What is faith? - Faith is trust What faith is not... - Feelings - Circumstance What do you put your faith in?

Listen in this week as Lucas Brashear unpacks Galatians 3:1-9 that asks the question, "Have you been bewitched?"

The Cause: Justified by Faith Alone (v. 15-19) See also: Romans 5:1-2 The Effect: Live by Faith Alone (v. 20-21) See also: Romans 5:3-5 big Idea: The One True Gospel motivates us to live everyday by faith in Jesus.

- Unity comes from Jesus. See also: Ephesians 2:8-9 - Two-faced believers bring disunity to the church. - Godly confrontation in the church leads to God-honoring unity. See also: John 17:21-23 & Ephesians 4:1-6

The Evidence (v. 1-2) Exhibit A: The Gospel of Jesus Proclaimed. Exhibit B: The Gospel from Jesus Himself. Exhibit C: Paul's Testimony The Final Piece (v. 3-5) Exhibit D: Titus, Living Proof. The Final Ruling (v. 6-10) One Gospel, Accepted!

The Source (v. 11-12) The One True Gospel - Exposes the sinner (v. 13-15). - Transforms the sinner (v. 16-20). - Glorifies the Lord! (v. 21-24). Three Elements of Your Testimony 1) Who were you before Jesus? 2) What was the moment you put your faith in Him? 3) How was your life changed?

See also: Acts 15:1-2 Jesus Period Gospel! See also: Ephesians 2:8-9 3 things we are to do when we hear a false gospel: Stand firm on the one true Gospel (v. 6-7) Confront false teaching (v. 8-9) Seek to please God, not Man (v. 10) See also: Romans 11:36

The Gospel (v. 1-2) Written Witness (v. 3-4) Christ died for our sins. - See: John 19:1-3, John 19:16-19, & Isaiah 53:3-8 Christ was buried. - See: Matthew 27:57-60 & Isaiah 53:9 Christ was raised. - See: Mark 16:1-6 & Isaiah 53:10 Eye Witness (v. 5-7) Personal Witness (v. 8-9)

Pastor Mitch Green of Ascend Bible Church brings a message from Luke 22. Liminal Space: The transition between where you’ve been and where you are going. In this space: 1) Our bodies respond. 2) Our spirits respond. 3) Our hearts often ache. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience." - Julius Caesar Big Idea: Have faith in...

The Promised King is coming (v. 1-4) Prepare for His arrival (v. 5) The Promised King is God (v. 6-8)

Real change hasn’t happened yet… (Ch. 1-3) So a real change is coming… (3:1-5) Because God never changes. (3:6-7)

How to find hope in heartache? 1) Hope isn’t found in explanations, but in God’s promises. (Ch. 1) See also: Isaiah 55:8 & Romans 11:33-35 2) Hope isn’t found in appearances, but in God’s providence. (Ch. 2) - God provides... a. Direction from His word. (2:2-3) b. Retribution from all injustice. (2:6-19) c. Peace through His sovereignty. (2:14 & 20) 3) Hope isn’t found in circumstances, bu...

The Reaction (v. 10-13) The Response (v. 14-17) See also 2 Timothy 3:16

The Lord call His people to: Repent! (v. 12-14) Now! (v. 15-17)

1) Unconditional LOVE (v. 1). ‌2) Willing SACRIFICE (v. 2-4). ‌3) Absolute RESTORATION (v. 5). ‌ Hosea -> הוֹשֵׁעַ -> Hoshe'a = SLAVATION ‌LOVE + SACRIFICE + RESTORATION = JESUS! LOVE: John 3:16 SACRIFICE: 1 Peter 2:24 RESTORATION: Romans 5:9–10 ‌ Hosea 6:1–2 “Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up. After two da...

Effective ways to make disciples: 1) Engage the Community (v. 1-6) 2) Focus on Discipling (v. 7-8) 3) Jesus Plants the Church (v. 9-11)

The Gospel compels us to witness for Jesus!‌ 3 Identities of Christ Followers ‌We Are… New Creations in Christ (v. 16-17) Reconciled to Christ (v. 18-19) Ambassadors of Christ (v. 20-21)

Today's message was a breakdown of Ephesians 2:10 using the prior verses as support and context of this truth: "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - Ephesians 2:10‌ Main point: The Gospel should compel us to serve like Jesus.

The Word (v. 9) Prayer, Knowledge, and Wisdom See also John 14:21 The Work (v. 10-11) Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. The Why (v. 12-15) We have been delivered from darkness into the Kingdom of Jesus. The Gospel should motivate us to walk with Jesus everyday!

This week's shorter message supported a morning dedicated to worship and prayer at The Rock. Encouragements for believers in Romans 15:1-7 1) Bear one another’s burdens. (v. 1-3) 2) Follow God’s Word. (v. 4-5) 3) In all ways, together, glorify Jesus. (v. 6-7) No matter what, our focus must remain on glorifying Jesus.

1) Who is the King? (v. 1-3) 2) How do we enter His Kingdom? (v. 4-8) 3) Have we placed our faith in Jesus? (v. 9-15) 4) How is this all possible? (v. 16) The birth of Jesus shows us God’s love and faithfulness to us!

Christmas reminds us what God promises to do He always does. God promised to bring... 1) His comfort into our pain. (v. 1-2) See also: Psalm 137:1-4 2) His Presence into our situation. (v. 3-4) How To Prepare The Way Of The LORD: 1. Lift Up 2. Get Low 3. Make Right 3) His glory into our lives. (v. 5)