The Church at 4Points

1. The laborers are few because we are inactive. 2. The laborers are few because we are unequipped. 3. The laborers are few because we are unmoved. 4. The laborers are few because we are prayerless. Application: 1. See People.  2. Love People.  3. Meet People.  4. Pray for People.  Supplemental Text: Luke 5:31-32 Acts 1:8 Matthew 24:14 Matthew 28:18-20 John 4:31-35 Romans 10:13-15 Hebrews 13:20-21...

5 Aims of the Work of Ministry: 1. Unity 2. Maturity 3. Stability 4. Connectivity 5. Intimacy 1. Belonging to the body of Christ involves building up one another. 2. Belonging to the body of Christ involves looking out for one another. 3. Belonging to the body of Christ involves prioritizing time with one another. 4. Belonging to the body of Christ involves committing to one another. Supplemental...

Main Point: The Scriptures are God's rescuing arms for wandering sheep. 1. Our belief in the promises of God's Word is tethered to our posture towards God's Word. 2. Our belief in the power of God's Word is tethered to our pleasure towards God's Word. Application: 1. Develop delight through engaging the Word. 2. Develop delight through memorizing the Word. 3. Develop delight through sharing the Wo...

1. God is love, and the ultimate foundation of his love is his affection for Christ. 2. God is love, and the ultimate expression of his love is the incarnation of Christ. 3. God is love, and the ultimate demonstration of his love is the atonement of Christ. Supplemental Text: John 17:22-24 John 10:17-18 Romans 5:8

1. Our joy in Christ is an eternal joy 2. Our joy in Christ is an enduring joy 3. Our joy in Christ is a Spirit-empowered joy Closing questions: 1. Is the Lord Jesus Christ your source of Joy? 2. Will you find joy in what the Lord Jesus Christ has accomplished for you, your salvation? Supplemental Text: Matthew 25:34 Matthew 6:19-21 Ephesians 1:11-14 James 1:2-4 Romans 5:3-5 Romans 8:16-17 2 Corin...

1. The Advent of Jesus means that peace with God is possible. 2. The Advent of Jesus means that peace with others is possible. 3. The Advent of Jesus means that peace with yourself is possible. Supplemental Text: Romans 5:1 John 14:27 Romans 12:16-18 Colossians 3:15 Philippians 4:6-7

1. Hope is found in future realizations, not in present circumstances. 2. Hope is found in future redemption, not in our present condition. How Can We Have Hope this Advent Season? 1. The hope of the Lord will overshadow the gloom of the world. 2. The hope of the Lord will overwhelm the futility of life. 3. The hope of the Lord will overcome the sting of death. Supplemental Text: Hebrews 6:17-20 J...

1. Biblical worship should always be Word-driven. 2. Biblical worship should always be God-focused. 3. Biblical worship should always be Christ-centered. Supplemental Text: 2 Timothy 4:2-4 Psalm 115:2-8 Romans 1:19-25 Romans 3:23-25 Hebrews 9:11-15

1. What was the purpose of the law? a. To reveal who God is and what He is like. b. To reveal the way to live as free people. c. To reveal the way of obedience through the law that is intensified through Christ. d. To reveal the need for salvation through Christ that was not possible through the law. 2. How do the 10 commandments relate to us today? a. They are fulfilled in Christ. b. They are ful...

Supplemental Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14 Romans 1:18-25

1. God’s people delight in exalting Him as their Deliverer (verses 8-9). TWO QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION ON THIS POINT: 1) Have you—through Jesus Christ—been delivered from God’s wrath and into His family? 2) If we—through Jesus Christ—have been delivered from God’s wrath, do we delight in exalting Him as our Deliverer? 2. God, as Deliverer, is shown to be infinitely greater than all would-be challen...

1. We are in a real battle. 2. We have a real enemy. 3. We need to fight. 4. We need real power. 5. We need each other. Supplemental Text: Ephesians 6:12 Romans 7:21-24 1 Peter 5:8 Ephesians 6:10-11 Romans 8:13 Ephesians 4:22-24 Ephesians 6:14-20

1. God provides for his people both supernaturally, and naturally. 2. God provides for his people both sufficiently and daily. 3. God provides for his people both mercifully and undeservingly. Application: 1. Trust God daily as the giver of life. 2. Trust God daily to provide your needs. 3. Trust God daily to be merciful and gracious. Supplemental Text: Exodus 20:20 James 1:2-4 James 4:13-17 Matth...

Main Theme: God is always faithful, but he is rarely predictable. God’s people are rarely faithful, and almost always predictable. In this passage we see: Worship motivated by fear. Worship as a result of circumstance. Worship that is momentary and fleeting. Supporting Text: Proverbs 1:7 1 John 4:15-18 Psalm 23:4 James 1:2-4

Main Point: God is always faithful, but he is rarely predictable. 1. God's power is put on full display in moment's of drastic difficulties. 2. Our fear is put on full display in moment's of deep desperation. 3. His victory is put on full display in moment's of divine deliverance.  Supplemental Text: John 5:24 1 Corinthians 15:56-57 1 John 5:1-4

1. Following God requires trusting his timing and provision. 2. Following God requires offering the "first born" of our resources and possessions. 3. Following God requires yielding to his understanding and providence. 4. Following God requires believing in his truths and promises. 5. Following God requires fixating on his leading and presence.  Supplemental Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 1 Timothy 6:1...

1. The Passover required the blood to be perfect. 2. The Passover required the blood to be sacrificial. 3. The Passover required the blood to be applied. Application: 1. In this life as exiles, live dependent lives. 2. In this life as exiles, live holy lives. 3. In this life as exiles, live expectant lives. Supplemental Text: 1 Peter 1:13-19 Matthew 25:1-13 Hebrews 10:4 Matthew 26:17-29

1. God is the only true God, and he wants to be known powerfully. 2. God is the only true God, and he wants to be known personally. Application: Have you experienced the person of Christ personally? Supplemental Text: Exodus 6:7 Exodus 7:5 Deut. 4:34-35 Isaiah 42:8 Psalm 67:1-2 Acts 1:8 Matthew 24:14 Philippians 2:9-11 John 17:3 Matthew 7:21-23

1. God does not promise an easy life, but he does promise deliverance. 2. God does not promise immediate results, but he does promise completion. 3. God does not promise answers to all your questions, but he does promise his control. 4. God does not promise to give you everything, but he does promise to give you everything good. Supplemental Text: Romans 8:18-25 John 16:33 James 1:2-4 Philippians...

1. God's calling is not based on our perfection, but his providence. 2. God's calling is not based on our commitment, but his covenant. 3. God's calling is not based on our skills, but his strength. 4. God's calling is not based on our wants, but his worship. Supplemental Text: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 2 Corinthians 12:9 Galatians 2:20 Philippians 1:19-21

1. The Need for Deliverance     Truth #1: God delivers in unlikely situations. 2. The Means of Deliverance     Truth #2: God delivers in unbelievable ways. Application: The deliverance of God is not limited by your present circumstances. Supplemental Text: Romans 9:9-24 James 1:2-4

3 Main Themes in Exodus: 1. God's covenantal promises. 2. God's covenantal people. 3. God's covenantal presence. Application: 1. God will always keep his promises to his people. 2. God will always be the protector of his people. 3. God will always be present among his people. Supplemental Text: Genesis 1:26-28 Genesis 6:5-9 Genesis 9:1 Genesis 12:1-3 Genesis 13:14-17 Genesis 15:13-14 Genesis 50:24...

Pastoral Prayer #5: That we might remember the joy of our salvation. Pastoral Prayer #6: That we might have an awareness of the presence of Jesus. Pastoral Prayer #7: That we might comprehend the vastness of His love. Pastoral Prayer #8: That we might believe God to do the unimaginable. Supplemental Text: Romans 5:10-11 John 15:11 Galatians 2:20 Romans 8:10 Colossians 1:27 Romans 5:8 Ephesians 2:4...

Pastoral Prayer #1: That we might know his will and do his will. Pastoral Prayer #2: That we might live an empowered life. Pastoral Prayer #3: That we might be thankful for the privilege of being used by Him. Pastoral Prayer #4: That we might be filled with joy that we are his. Supplemental Text: 1 Timothy 2:3-4 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 1 Peter 2:15-16 1 Peter 4:12-19 2 Timothy 3:12 Philippians 1:29...

*Due to technical difficulties the first minute or so is unavailable* 1. God is Supreme over all things 2. God is Sovereign over all things Application Question: 1. Do you trust God as Supreme and Sovereign over all things? Supplement Scripture: Psalm 19:1 Genesis 1:16-19 Deuteronomy 7:6-8 Genesis 1:26-28 Genesis 3:15 John 1:1-2 John 1:14 Philippians 2:5-11 Hebrews 1:1-3 Matthew 21:15-16 Hebrews 2...