The Church at 4Points

Supplemental Scripture: Ephesians 4:14 Matt 8:23-27 John 1:16-17 2 Cor 5:21 Isaiah 32:17 Romans 5:1-6 Matt 16:24-25 Phil 4:4-9

1. The King of Glory is the one true God, who created, sustains, and owns all things (v. 1-2) 2. The King of Glory requires absolute sinlessness of those who enter His presence (v. 3-6) 3. The King of Glory is the Lord of Hosts, the Almighty Ruler (v. 7-10) Application: 1. Since the King of Glory is the one true God, who created, sustains, and owns all things - He must be the all-consuming passion...

1. What's your portion in this life? 2. Who, what, or where is your deep seated hope set in? 3. Where do you go for peace? That secures the core of your being to not be shaken. 4. What is your source of good? Apart from Christ it's running after death. 5. What is your plan for eternity? Supplemental Text: Matthew 7:22-23 Acts 2:42-47 1 Corinthians 6:12 Numbers 18:20 1 Peter 2:9-12 Philippians 3:4-...

1. God is a reliable refuge. 2. God is an unrivaled ruler. 3. God is a righteous redeemer. Application: 1. Hide your life in the refuge of Christ. 2. Submit your life to the rule of Christ. 3. Trust your life to the rescue of Christ. Supplemental Text: Proverbs 18:10 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Ephesians 2:19-22 Exodus 33:18-23 1 Corinthians 13:12 Matthew 7:24-27 Psalm 57:1 Hebrews 2:14-15

1. Uncovering the joy of grace begins by uncovering the truth of our sin. a. Own up to your sin. b. Confess your sin. c. Repent of your sin. 2. Walking in the joy of grace begins by walking in the truth of God. Supplemental Text: Proverbs 3:11-12 Proverbs 28:13 Hebrews 12:11 1 Corinthians 11:32 Genesis 3:8-10 Genesis 3:11-13 Genesis 3:21 James 1:13-15 1 John 1:8-9 James 4:8-10 Psalm 51:3-4 James 5...

Following Jesus requires holding our possessions loosely. Following Jesus requires holding our plans loosely. Following Jesus requires holding our faith tightly. Following Jesus requires holding one another tightly. Application: Be generous. Be available. Be alert. Be loving. Supplemental Text: 2 Corinthians 8:9 1 Corinthians 8:1-4 Luke 21:1-4 Matthew 6:19-21 Matthew 19:16-22 James 4:13-15 Matthew...

Resurrection power shifts our perspective from the temporary to the eternal. Resurrection power supplies the power for the temporary to produce the eternal. Resurrection power secures the promise that the temporary will give way to the eternal. Supplemental Text: Philippians 1:20-24 Matthew 13:31-32 John 12:23-25 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Romans 7:24-25a Galatians 6:7-10 Philippians 1:21-24 Philippi...

The resurrection of Jesus is foundational to the gospel of Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus is foundational to justification through Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus is foundational to our hope in Jesus. Supplemental Text: Romans 6:4 Romans 5:18-19 1 Peter 1:3

Ways to Pursue the Gifts: Pray Consume the Bible Serve the Body Love one Another Ways Not to Pursue the Gifts: Unbiblically Unaccountably Final Exhortations: Exhortation #1: May we be a church that desires everything God is willing to give us so that we might leverage our gifts to know him more, love him more, and experience him more. Exhortation #2: May we be a church that desires everything God...

The elements of Biblically-centered gatherings should be expressive but edifying. The experiences of Biblically-centered gatherings should be spirit-filled but ordered. Supplemental Text: John 15:13 Ephesians 4:11-12

Prophecy Defined: Prophecy is a spirit-prompted intelligible word spoken to strengthen, encourage, and comfort believers, and to convict of sin, disclose the secrets of the heart, and reveal the presence of God among the church to unbelievers. Prophecy is not a competitor with scripture, but is a compliment to scripture. Prophecy is not always synonymous with preaching, although spontaneous revela...

Tongues Defined: A gift of the Holy Spirit where a Christian with this gift speaks directly to God through prayer and/or praise in syllables not understood by the speaker. Application: 1) Our pursuit as a church should be love. 2) Our passion as a church should be for the transformative work of the Spirit. 3) Our purpose as a church should be the revelation of the word of God.

The Motivation of Love The Indication of Love The Definition of Love The Completion of Love Supplemental Text: Romans 13:8-10 Galatians 5:14 John 13:35

Mercy is the motivation for resurrection life. Resurrection life is the source of living hope. Living hope is possible through Jesus's resurrection. Application: God's mercy is as certain as his love shown through the cross. Living hope is as certain as the tomb is empty. Eternal life is as certain as God's power. Supplemental Text: Ephesians 2:1-5 Titus 3:4-6 Romans 6:5 1 Corinthians 15:17 Ephesi...

Jesus is a sovereign savior Jesus is humble Jesus is broken over sinners Jesus is angry at sinners Supplemental Scripture Zechariah 9:9 John 10:17-18 Acts 4:27-28 Philippians 2:5-8 Psalms 7:11 Revelation 19:11-16

1) Dependence on Christ and the Spirit. 2) Dependence on One Another. 3) Dependence on Gifts of Grace. Application: 1) God has called his body to personally commit to one another. 2) God has called his body to uniquely compliment one another. Supplemental Text: Colossians 1:18 Ephesians 1:22 Ephesians 4:15-16 Ephesians 5:18 Romans 12:15-16

Who is the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is Fully God The Holy Spirit is the Mediator of Christ's Presence What does the Holy Spirit do? The Holy Spirit Glorifies Jesus. The Holy Spirit convicts, washes, and renews. The Holy Spirit sets us free from the power of sin. The Holy Spirit teaches us. How does the Holy Spirit relate to us? The Holy Spirit guarantees our union with Christ. The Holy Spirit...

Foundations of Spiritual Gifts: Spiritual gifts are a family activity. Spiritual gifts are alive and active. Spiritual gifts are directed by and practiced according to the Bible. 2 Truths for Application: If you are a follower of Christ, you have been supernaturally given a spiritual gift. If you are a follower of Christ, you should use your gift for the good of others. Supplemental Text: Matthew...

The Exploitation: Self-Centeredness instead of Others-Centeredness The Exhortation: Christ's Righteousness instead of Unrighteousness The Examination: Temporary Discipline instead of Eternal Condemnation Supplemental Text: Titus 2:11-15 Romans 3:23-26 Luke 14:7-14 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Romans 2:3-8

God created man and woman equally and with equal dignity. God created man and woman purposefully with purposeful diversity.

Main Point: The ultimate purpose and ultimate satisfaction for all of life is found in the glory of God. Our lives find their ultimate purpose when we are satisfied in Him. Our lives show their ultimate satisfaction when we live purposeful for His glory. Supplemental Passages: Philippians 2:3-8 Psalm 16:11 Psalm 73:25-26 Colossians 3:1-2 Philippians 1:21 Philippians 3:4b-11 Ecclesiastes 1:14 Matth...

Main Point: What you believe to be the most important thing in your life will determine what you will worship and what you will commit your life to. 4 Questions: What is idolatry? Why is it dangerous? How do you recognize it? How do you flee from it? Supplemental Text: Romans 12:1 Exodus 20:3-6 Romans 1:21-23 Psalm 115:4-8 Isaiah 44:14-17 1 Peter 5:8 Matthew 6:24 Ephesians 6:12

Grace + Works = Obedience Self-Righteousness + Works = Legalism Dedication to running well is provided as evidence of grace. Discipline for running well is provided through means of grace. Application: Run in the freedom of grace. (And don't ever stop running) Train in the disciplines of grace. (And don't ever stop training) Supplemental Text: James 2:26 Hebrew 12:1-2 1 Peter 1:3-5 Acts 20:24 Phil...

Paul adapted his method for demonstrating the gospel without diminishing the importance of the gospel. Paul adapted his method for preaching the gospel without changing the message of the gospel. Application: For gospel advancement to happen among the lost, it will require sacrificial engagement by the church. For personal evangelism to happen among the lost, it will require sacrificial engagement...

True knowledge of God combines head and heart True knowledge of God leads to a humble, sacrificial pursuit of the spiritual good of others Supplemental Text: 2 Timothy 2:7 2 Peter 3:16 John 8:32 Mark 7:6-7 Ephesians 3:14-19 1 Corinthians 8:11-13 Romans 15:1 Philippians 2:5-8