The Church at 4Points

Guiding Principles: God gave us a rhythm of work and rest. God gave us a rhythm of worship and gathering. God gave us a rhythm of remembrance and anticipation. Main Point: Sabbath is no longer a commandment to obey; Sabbath is a promise to enjoy. Application: Prioritize Spiritual Rest Over Self-Indulgence Prioritize Spiritual Dependence Over Self-Dependence Supplemental Text: Hebrews 10:24-25 Isai...

Main Point: Jesus Permanently Fulfills What the Sabbath Temporarily Foreshadows. The Sabbath Points to Jesus Because Jesus is the Point of the Sabbath. Application: Jesus wants to give rest to your weary heart. Jesus wants to nourish your hungry heart. Jesus wants to restore your needy heart. Supplemental Text: Genesis 2:1-3 Exodus 16:22-26 Exodus 20:8-11 Deuteronomy 5:12-15 1 Samuel 21:1-6 Coloss...

Jesus is the Doorway to the Kingdom. Jesus is the Doorway to Abundant Life Application: Desire to Know God Intimately Desire to Follow God Unconditionally Desire to Experience God Abundantly Supplemental Text: John 14:6 Acts 2:38 Matthew 7:13-14 1 Peter 1:3 John 14:27 John 15:11 Ephesians 5:2 Revelation 3:20 Psalm 23:1-4 1 John 5:11-12

The Love of God is Purposeful The Love of God is Sacrificial The Love of God is Eternal The Love of God is Relational Application: Receive the Extravagant Love of Jesus Anticipate the Glorious Return of Jesus Supplemental Text: John 1:1-4; 11-14 2 Timothy 1:9-10 Isaiah 53:10 Romans 5:8 John 17:4 1 Peter 2:24 John 17:1-3 John 14:6 Ephesians 1:3-6 Romans 8:31-39 1 John 3 Hebrews 9:27-28 1 John 2:28

Main points: 1. Abiding in Christ is a Joyful Gift 2. The Pruning of the Father is a Joyful Process 3. Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit is a Joyful Work Application: Do you Find Joy in Abiding in Christ? Do you Receive the Pruning of the Father Joyfully? Do you Pursue Obedience to God with a Joyful Heart? Supplemental Text: Ephesians 2:4-9 Galatians 2:20 Psalm 16:11 John 14:13-14 Psalm 119:71 Roman...

Main points: 1. Gospel Peace is Embodied in Jesus 2. Gospel Peace is Accomplished in Jesus 3. Gospel Peace is Given to us by Jesus through the Holy Spirit Application: 1. Have Peace in the Word of God 2. Have Peace in God through Prayer 3. Have Peace by Walking in the Spirit 4. Have Peace in the Hope of our Coming Restoration Supplement texts: John 14:1, 6 Isaiah 9:6 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Romans 5:...

1. Gospel hope is not rooted in present circumstances. 2. Gospel hope is not always realized in present realities. 3. Gospel hope is confirmed in the Son of God. 4. Gospel hope is anchored in the character of God. 5. Gospel hope is applied to the people of God. 6. Gospel hope is fueled by the Word of God. 7. Gospel hope is empowered by the Spirit of God. Application: Hope in the Person of Christ....

Main Point: Jesus is the superior high priest because he guarantees a superior covenant with his people. Jesus is a Qualified King-Priest. Jesus is an Indestructible King-Priest. Jesus is a Certain King-Priest. Jesus is a Perfect King-Priest. Application: Hope in Jesus with Great Contentment Draw Near to Jesus with Great Confidence Submit to Jesus with Great Conviction Supplemental Text: Matthew 5...

Main Point: Jesus is the superior high priest because he guarantees a superior covenant with his people. Jesus is a Peaceful King-Priest. Jesus is a Righteous King-Priest. Jesus is an Eternal King-Priest. Application: Be Agents of Peace Be Workers of Righteousness Be Seekers of the Eternal Supplemental Text: Hebrews 6:19-7:10 Genesis 14:17-20 Psalm 110:4 Ephesians 2:13-16 Hebrews 2:17 Colossians 1...

God's promises serve as the source of our hope. God's Son serves as the anchor for our life. Application: Be patient as you wait for the fulfillment of God's promises. Be faithful as you work for the advancement of God's will. Be hopeful as you watch for the completion of God's plan. Supplemental Text: Genesis 12:1-3 Genesis 15:3-6 Genesis 22: 15-18 Hebrews 11:19 James 2:21-22 Hebrews 13:20-21 Rom...

Be certain in the certainty of your faith. Be fruitful in the fruitfulness of your faith. Be active in the activity of your faith. Supplemental Text: Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 10-17 Romans 1:18-21 Matthew 7:15-23 John 10:27-29 Romans 10:1-2 Philippians 2:12-13 Hebrews 3:14

Supplemental Text: Romans 8:29 Matthew 5:43-48 1 Corinthians 14:20 Mark 10:27 Ephesians 4:11-16 John 17:17-19 John 4:34 John 8:28-29 John 14:31 John 5:19 John 5:30 John 6:38 John 7:18 Philippians 2:6-8 Romans 12:2 1 John 2:3-6 Hebrews 5:7-11 Colossians 4:12

1. Hold Tightly to your confession of Christ. 2. Come confidently to the throne of grace. 3. Rely Constantly on the help of God. Supplemental Text: Exodus 19:4-6 Hebrews 10:23

1. The human heart is prone to wrestle with unbelief. 2. The human heart is prone to work for salvation. 3. The human heart is prone to wander into disobedience. 4. The human heart is prone to wrongly see ourselves. Application: Rest in the finished work of Jesus. Work in the unfinished work of faith. Supplemental Text: Romans 10:14-17 Hebrews 2:14-15 Matthew 10:26-28 Matthew 11:28-30 John 16:33 E...

1. Heritage is not sufficient to assure entering into God's eternal rest. 2. Experience is not sufficient to assure entering into God's eternal rest. 3. Knowledge is not sufficient to assure entering into God's eternal rest. Application: Protect your heart. Press into community Persevere in your faith. Supplemental Text: Hebrews 4:12 Psalm 95:7-11 Exodus 17:1-7 Numbers 32:11-12 Philippians 1:6 1 P...

1. Jesus is Greater as the Apostle of our Confession 2. Jesus is Greater as the High Priest of our Confession 3. Jesus is Greater as the Builder of God’s People 4. Jesus is Greater as the Faithful Son over God’s People Application: Consider the Faithfulness of Jesus and Respond with Faithfulness to Jesus Hold Fast to Jesus with Confidence and Boasting to the End Supplement texts: Numbers 12:6-8 De...

Anchor#1: The Message of the Gospel is Reliable Anchor #2: The Death of Jesus is Sufficient Anchor #3: The Incarnation of Jesus was Necessary Application: Make daily time in God's Word a non-negotiable. Make intentional discipleship relationships a non-negotiable. Supplemental Text: 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Philippians 2:6-8 Hebrews 4:15 Revelation 3:14-16;20 Hebrews 10:23-25 Philippians 2:8-11

1. Jesus radiates the glory of God. 2. Jesus reveals the nature of God. 3. Jesus controls the creation of God. 4. Jesus sits on the the throne of God. 5. Jesus is the greater prophet, priest, and king. Application: 1. Because Jesus is glorious, we should live in response to his glory. 2. Because Jesus is glorious, we should live to spread the knowledge of his glory. Supplemental Text: 2 Timothy 4:...

Main Point: Hebrews is about the supremacy of Christ, the sufficiency of His work, and the necessity of faith in Him for salvation. God is not silent. God is not distant. Response: Open your ears to listen to the voice of God. Open your heart to feel the nearness of God. Supplemental Text: Romans 10:17 James 4:8 1 John 3:9-10; 4:15-16

1. The shadows in the Old Testament point to the substance of the New Testament. 2. The shadows in the Old Testament come to full light through the substance of the New Testament which is Jesus Christ. Application: Read the Old Testament to develop a better understanding of the grace of God revealed in the New Testament through Jesus. Read the Old Testament to develop a better understanding of the...

One main point: The authority of Christ requires us to respond. True Kingdom citizens will respond by building their lives on Christ and His Word. One application encouragement: True obedience to Christ and His Word is possible. Supplement texts: Psalm 1 James 1:22-25 Romans 12:1-2 1 John 2:3-7 John 12:48 1 John 2:1 Galatians 2:20 Philippians 2:6-13

The kingdom way is narrow, difficult, and less traveled. The kingdom messengers are authentic, fruitful, and recognizable. The kingdom people are obedient, dependent on Jesus, and guaranteed to enter the kingdom. Application: Reject the wide way of the world, and accept the narrow way of Jesus. Reject the lies of the world, and accept the absolute truth of God's Word. Reject the false assurance of...

We ask, seek, and knock with persistence. We ask, seek, and knock with assurance. We ask, seek, and knock for motivation. Supplemental Text: Ephesians 5:15–21 Luke 11:5–13 Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 22:39 Romans 13:8

1. Discipleship involves giving and receiving correction according to the standard of truth and righteousness. 2. Discipleship involves giving and receiving correction in a spirit of gentleness and love. Supplemental Text: James 3:5-10 Proverbs 10:19 1 John 4:1 Romans 2:1-4 Galatians 6:1-2 Ephesians 4:29 James 1:19-20

1. When you are anxious, cast your cares on Jesus. 2. When you are anxious, tell you concerns to Jesus. 3. When you are anxious, turn your eyes to Jesus. Supplemental Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:24-28 1 Peter 3:3-4 1 Timothy 2:8-10 Matthew 7:9-11 James 1:17 Psalm 139:16 1 Thessalonians 4:13 1 Peter 5:7-9 Matthew 11:28-30 Philippians 4:6-7 James 1:2-4