The Church at 4Points

1. Rebellion and unrepentant sin angers God. 2. Repentance is the appropriate response of rebellious people to the warnings of God. 3. Restoration is the faithful response of God towards those who humble themselves in repentance. Application: Repent Constantly Repent Daily Repent Weekly Supplemental Text: Romans 1:25 Acts 3:19-20 Psalm 91:1-2 Psalm 46:1-3 2 Corinthians 7:9-10 Psalm 51:16-17 2 Pete...

MAIN POINTS: 1. God is absolutely sovereign at all times, in all places, and in all circumstances. 2. Each of God’s attributes exists in perfect proportion to and harmony with the others. 3. Even in the darkest of situations, God provides hope and good news for His people. 4. God will ultimately destroy evil and establish eternal justice and righteousness.   TWO SIMPLE TAKEAWAYS: 1. To those who a...

God forgives us, removes our sins from us, and delights in loving us. 1. Conviction of sin should lead us to confession of sin. 2. Confidence in God should lead us to confidence in his grace. Supplemental Text: Psalm 51:3-17 Proverbs 28:13 James 5:16 Matthew 18:15-17 Matthew 5:23-24 1 John 1:9 Psalm 103:10-12 1 Corinthians 15:22-28

Main Point: A life marked by justice and righteousness is the overflow of a heart in right relationship with God. Justice and righteousness are rooted in the character of God. Proper Response: Live a life characterized by the character of God.  Justice and righteousness are rooted in the rule and reign of God. Proper Response: Live under submission to the rule and reign of God. Justice and righteo...

1. Let Us Return to the Lord: That we may be healed. That we may be revived. That we may live. 2. Let Us Press On To Know Him: That we may be renewed. That we may be refreshed. Supplemental Text: 1 Peter 2:24 Acts 3:19-21

Supplemental Text: Psalm 139:7-12 Luke 6:27-29 Matthew 5:43-44 Romans 12:14 Romans 5:8-10 Hebrews 1:1-2

Communion is the public declaration of a believer’s communion with Christ through the indwelling Holy Spirit and a believer’s communion with the body of Christ, the church. 1. Communion leads us to reflect on the sacrifice of Christ which leads us to repentance. 2. Communion provides real spiritual nourishment that comes from the presence of Christ. 3. Communion reminds us of and calls us to uphol...

Baptism is the public declaration of a believer’s union with Christ in his death, burial, resurrection, and life and a believer’s union with the body of Christ, the church. Baptism is a picture of death with Christ, death to sin, and death to our former way of life. Baptism is a picture of new life in Christ, new life of obedience, and birth to a new way of life. Application: Don't let sin reign i...

1. Be loving and hospitable to all. 2. Honor God's design for marriage and intimacy. 3. Be content with the things you have. 4. Follow the teachings and examples of your shepherds. 5. Cling to the unchanging message of the gospel. 6. Don't be deceived by false teaching and teachers. 7. Worship God with your words and actions. 8. Submit to the leadership of local church leaders. Supplemental Text:...

1. Be grateful that you are part of a kingdom that cannot be shaken. 2. Offer acceptable worship to God in reverence and awe. Supplemental Text: Exodus 19:16-19 Exodus 20:18-21 Romans 12:1-2

Main points: 1. The Lord’s discipline is evidence that we are adopted children of God. 2. The Lord’s discipline is sanctifying us now and preparing us for eternity with Him. Application: 1. When you need encouragement to endure, consider Jesus. 2. Endure in striving for holiness so that you may see the Lord. 3. See to it that no one fails to endure to the end. Supplement texts: Galatians 4:4-5 1 J...

1. The Motivation of Faith 2. The Preparation of Faith 3. The Destination of Faith Application: 1. Live your life as an example for others to follow. 2. Run your race as an athlete competing for the prize. Supplemental Text: Matthew 5:29-30 Hebrews 3:12-13 James 1:14-15 Hebrews 2:9 Matthew 5:14-16 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 2 Timothy 4:7-8

1. Through faith in Christ, we may experience ordinary and extraordinary works under God’s providential plan leading to victories, deliverance, and favor. 2. Through faith in Christ, we may experience temporal and terminal sufferings under God’s providential purposes causing difficulties, distress, and death. 3. Through faith in Christ, we can experience lasting and preserving joy under God’s prov...

3 Types of Fear: Fear #1: The Fear of Man Fear #2: The Fear of Missing Out Fear #3: The Fear of Death and Judgment Main Points: 1. A Faith-Driven Life desires to obey God over man. 2. A Faith-Driven Life pursues holiness over worldliness. 3. A Faith-Driven Life treasures the eternal over the temporary. Application: 1. Fight fear by taking the next step of obedience to God. 2. Fight fear by seeking...

Main points: 1. Faith in the Promise of a Future Heavenly Home 2. Faith in the Promise of Future Blessing 3. Faith in the Promise of a Future Resurrection Application: 1. Have faith to live today in anticipation for our future heavenly home. 2. Have faith in God’s promises of future salvation and resurrection in the face of uncertainty and distress. 3. Have hope when your faith falters because the...

Main points: 1. Worshiping God by faith pleases God. 2. Walking with God by faith please God. 3. Working according to God’s Word by faith pleases God. 4. Witnessing about God’s Word pleases God. Application: 1. Have faith in the promises of God that culminate in the person and work of Jesus. 2. By faith live in step with the Spirit and set apart from the world. Supplement texts: Hebrews 3:14 Matth...

4 Considerations: Consider the Past Consider the Present Consider the Future Consider Jesus Supplemental Text: Matthew 18:8 Matthew 25:41 Matthew 25:46 Genesis 3:1-6 Romans 8:14 John 8:31-32 Hebrews 3:1

3 Concluding Themes: We can confidently enter God's presence because of the blood of Jesus. The gateway to God's presence was opened through the broken body of Jesus. Jesus is a better priest who offers better sacrifices in the better temple. 3 Exhortations: Let Us Draw Near Let Us Hold Fast Let Us Consider How to Stir Up One Another Supplemental Text: James 4:7-8a Hebrews 6:19 Ephesians 4:11-14 1...

Justification: We are positionally declared righteous before God through our union with Christ in his death and resurrection. Sanctification: We are progressively being transformed by God into Christlikeness. Holiness is our eternal destiny, and so it must progressively become our present reality. Application: Active Role: Walking in Obedience, Kill Sin, Pursue Holiness, Be Disciplined Inactive Ro...

3 Certainties: The Certainty of Death The Certainty of Judgment The Certainty of the Return of Jesus Application: Be eagerly waiting. Be spiritually awake. Supplemental Text: Psalm 139:16 Acts 17:30-31 2 Corinthians 5:10 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 Galatians 5:5 Philippians 3:20 Romans 8:25 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5 1 Thessalonians 5:2-9 Luke 21:34-36 Matthew 6:33

FOUR MAIN POINTS: 1. The unthinkable solution for our sin reveals how terrifying it will be for those sinners who will face God unforgiven. 2. The unthinkable solution for our sin demonstrates just how much God loves His people. 3. The unthinkable solution for our sin gives proof of the pricelessness of our salvation. 4. In sum, God’s unthinkable solution was perfect and complete, precisely what w...

Our defiled conscience makes us feel condemned and unacceptable to God. Our purified conscience makes us feel cleansed and acceptable to God. Supplemental Text: Romans 8:14-16 John 6:35 John 8:12 Galatians 3:27 John 10:18 Matthew 27:50-51 Revelation 1:6 Mark 7:20-23 Romans 5:18-19

Main Point: Jesus is the superior high priest because he guarantees a superior covenant with his people. The New Covenant Offers Transformation. The New Covenant Offers Nearness. The New Covenant Offers Knowledge. The New Covenant Offers Redemption. Application: Your heart has been changed. Your debt has been satisfied. Your guilt has been lifted. Supplemental Text: Hebrews 10:11-12 Philippians 2:...

Main Point: Our priority on Sunday should be gathering as the church to worship God. Gathering gives us an opportunity to worship our Creator. Gathering gives us an opportunity to remember that we are part of a family. Gathering gives us an opportunity to remember the gift of grace. Gathering gives us an opportunity to see a glimpse of eternity. Gathering gives us an opportunity to receive God's W...

A Theology of Work: God is the creator of work. Man is created to work. Sin changed the nature of work. Jesus redeemed all things including work. Points: Come to Jesus if You are Weary Lay Down Your Yoke and Take Up His Experience Rest in All of Life including Work Supplemental Text: Genesis 2:2 Hebrews 1:3 Galatians 3:13 Genesis 1:26 Genesis 2:15 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Genesis 3:17-19 Ephesians 2...