The Home Church Podcast

Part 19 – Four Essential Qualities of an Extraordinary Christian Step 1 - Unbeliever Step 2 - Seeker Step 3 - Believer Step 4 - Follower Step 5 - Laborer 1. Have Faith Mark 11:22 5 Features of Faith a. The Authority of Faith Mark 11:22; Romans 16:26 b. The Objectivity of Faith c. The Exclusivity of Faith Mark 11:22 d. The Responsibility of Faith Mark 11:22 e. The Urgency of Faith 2. Have Convictio...

Lesson 18 - Five Commandments for Growing Christians 1 Peter 2:1-2; Romans 8:13, 6:14 3 False Concepts About Christian Growth 1. Fatalism - “I can’t change”/Weakness 2. Egotism - “I don’t need to change”/Smugness 3. Illusionism - “I don’t have to try”/Mindless Hebrews 12:1 1. Rid Yourself of SPITEFULNESS 2 Peter 2:1; Titus 3:3 2. Rid Yourself of DECEITFULNESS 3. Rid Yourself of TWO-FACEDNESS Prove...

5 Commandments for Givers James 1:17 1. Give FREELY Matthew 10:8 2 Corinthians 9:6 2. Give ABUNDANTLY Luke 6:38 Mark 6:34 3. Give PROSPEROUSLY 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Ephesians 4:32 4. Give WILLINGLY 2 Corinthians 8:12 1 Timothy 6:18 5. Give CHEERFULLY 2 Corinthians 9:7 The Treasures we Send to Heaven are in Two Different Ways Souls of Human Beings The Word of God Whatever we invest in human beings a...

The 4 ‘Must Have’s’ of the Christian Life Matthew 23:23 Proverbs 11:22 4 Combinations of Thinking About and Living for God 1. Major Doctrine, Major Impact 2. Major Doctrine, Minor Impact 3. Minor Doctrine, Major Impact 4. Minor Doctrine, Minor Impact 4 Ways God Will Be Pleased, You Will Be Blessed and This World Will Be Touched 1. Have CHARACTER - A Clean Life 1 Peter 2:12 Romans 14:16 Revelation...

Part 15 - Four Commandments To Believe In John 11:26; John 20:29; Romans 10:17 1. The POWER of The Gospel Mark 1:15 Gospel = “Euaggelion” Good Message 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Job 15:25 Ezekiel 18:4 Matthew 15:18 Romans 1:16 Romans 10:13 2. The PREEMINENCE of Prayer Mark 11:24 Luke 8:50 1 Samuel 12:23 Mark 14:38 3. The PRESENCE of God John 14:1 John 8:42,44 John 6:67-68 1 John 5:10 Psalm 34:8 4. The P...

Eternal Rewards • Good works will be rewarded (Eph.6:8, Rom.2:6) • Denying self will be rewarded (Mt.16:25-27) • Showing compassion on the needy will be rewarded (Lk.14:13-14) • Loving our enemies will be rewarded (Lk.6:35) • Generous giving will be rewarded (Mt.19:21, 1Tim.6:17-19) • Living faithfully with good motives will be rewarded (1Cor.4:5) • Perseverance under persecution will be rewarded...

The 6 Commandments of Attentiveness Proverbs 5:1; Hebrews 2:1; Hebrews 12:1-2; Matthew 6:1; Matthew 7:15; Luke 12:1 1. Beware of CHEATING People Matthew 10:17 Proverbs 14:15 1 John 4:1 Hebrews 11:6 2. Beware of COVETOUSNESS Luke 12:15 1 Corinthians 12:31 3. Beware for Those Under Your CARE Acts 20:28 Proverbs 4:23 Good shepherding involves 3 duties • Grazing • Guiding • Guarding 4. Beware of CYNIC...

Revelation 21:1-22:5 Familiar But Better 1. Better Earth 2. Better City 3. Better Worship 4. Better Body 5. Better Experiences 6. Better Provision 7. Better Work

Five Commandments for Christian Workers Titus 3:8 Ephesians 4:1 Mark 10:43, 45 Matthew 27:55 Mark 1:31 Matthew 12:30 1. Don’t BURNOUT In Serving The Lord Romans 12:11 Proverbs 20:4 Matthew 25:26 Hebrews 6:10,12 Matthew 24:12 Titus 2:14 2. Don’t Be BACKWARD About God’s Will Ephesians 5:17 Luke 12:20 3. Don’t Be BORED in Welldoing 2 Thessalonians 3:13 Matthew 25:21 4. Don’t Be BULLIED By God-Deniers...

The Five Commandments for Discerning Christians 1. Don’t Be Child-Like In Your Thinking About Doctrine 1 Corinthians 14:20 Acts 2:8 2. Don’t Be Seduced By Unacceptable Friendships 1 Corinthians 15:33 1 Peter 2:25 1 Peter 5:9-10 3. Don’t Be Partners With A God-Rejecter 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 Deuteronomy 22:10 5 Relationship Words to Explain the Scope of Unwise Partnerships a. Yoked b. Fellowship c....

Romans 16:1-16 Paul’s Hall of Friendship 1. Phebe — A Servant of the Church 2. Priscilla and Aquilla — Sacrificial Helpers 3. Epenaetus — A Courageous First Convert 4. Mary — A Woman who Labored Much 5. Andronicus and Junia — Early Converts and Fellow Prisoners 6. Amplias — Beloved in the Lord 7. Urbane — Helper in Christ 8. Stachys — One Beloved 9. Apelles — Tried and Proven 10. Household of Aris...

The Four Commandments for Standers 1. Don't Be FRIGHTENED by Death Luke 12:4 John 15:14 1 Corinthians 13:3 Hebrews 2:15 Philippians 1:21 2. Don’t be INTIMIDATED By Fear-Mongers 1 Peter 3:14 1 Timothy 2:2 1 Peter 3:13 1 Peter 3:12 3. Don't Be DISCOURAGED By Evil Romans 12:21 Romans 2:9 We Overcome Evil With Good a. Good Works b. Good Words 2 Corinthians 11:3 4. Don't Be COMPROMISED By Culture 1 Cor...

Romans 15:14-33 The Heart of God’s Servant 1. A servant of the Lord sees ministry as worship (14-16) 2. A servant of the Lord only boasts in the Lord (17-18) 3. A servant of the Lord desires to minister in the power of the Spirit (19) 4. A servant of the Lord has vision in ministry (20-22) 5. A servant of the Lord makes plans and is strategic (23-29) 6. A servant of the Lord believes God answers p...

Exodus 20:12 4 Ways to Honor Mother 1. Respect Their Status Exodus 20:12 Proverbs 30:17 2. Respond To Their Statutes Exodus 20:12 Ephesians 6:1-3 Acts 5:29 2 Timothy 3 3. Receive Their Suggestions Exodus 20:12 Proverbs 1:8-9 4. Repay Their Sacrifice Exodus 20:12 1 Timothy 5:4, 8 Ezekiel 22:7, 15

Romans 15 What Strong Christians Do to Create Unity 1. Strong Christians make it their mission to build up other Christians (15:1-2) 2. Strong Christians follow the example of Christ’s humility (15:3) 3. Strong Christians are guided and comforted by all Scripture (15:4) 4. Strong Christians make God more attractive to the world through harmony in the church (15:5-13)

Romans 14:1-23 How To Have Unity in the Church 1. Let all kinds of people into your life because God does the same (14:1-3) 2. Let God be the boss of His people (14:4) 3. Let each person be fully persuaded in their own mind (14:5) 4. Let the Lordship of Christ lead to unity (14:6-9) 5. Let each of us be ready to give an account (14:10-12) 6. Let us choose love over our liberties (14:13-15) 7. Let...

Five Commandments for Church Members 1. Be Faithful Revelation 2:10; 2 Timothy 3:12; Revelation 19:14; 1 Kings 8:56; Revelation 19:14 2. Be Watchful Revelation 3:2; Ephesians 2:1; Matthew 23:29, 33; 1 Corinthians 6:18 3. Be Powerful Revelation 3:2; Acts 2:42; Galatians 2:9 4. Be Zestful Revelation 3:19, 3:15; Isaiah 9:7; John 2:17 5. Be Remorseful Revelation 3:19; Acts 20:21

The Commands of Christ Part 9 – Four Commandments for Living in Light of Eternity 2 Peter 3:12; Hebrews 11:10; 2 Peter 3:14-15 1. Exist Peacefully 2 Peter 3:14; 1 Corinthians 4:5 3 Aspects of Being Found in Peace • Peace with God 2 Corinthians 5:19 • Peace with Fellow Believers Ephesians 4:3 • Peace with Yourself Philippians 4:7 2. Behave Impeccably 2 Peter 3:14 The Bible Expresses Perfection in T...

Romans 14:1-12 How Do We Have Unity in the Church? 1. Let all kinds of people into your life because God does the same (14:1-3) 2. Let God be the boss of His people (14:4) 3. Let each person be fully persuaded in their own mind (14:5) 4. Let the Lordship of Christ lead to unity (14:6-9) 5. Let each of us be ready to give an account (14:10-12)

The Commands of Christ Part 8 – The Five Commandments for Spiritual Maturity 1 Peter 5:5-8 1. A spirit of COOPERATION 1 Peter 5:5; 1 Corinthians 16:15-16; Romans 15:22; Ephesians 5:21 Greek word – “Hupatasso” – to line up under 2. A spirit of CONTRIBUTION 1 Peter 5:5-6 Humility means having a servant’s heart in two directions: • Towards one another 1 Peter 5:5; Proverbs 3:34; Isaiah 66:2 • Towards...

Romans 13:8-14 Two Power Principles from Paul 1. Pay every debt, material and immaterial, so you can spend your whole life freely loving others as God commands (8-10) 2. Be so aware of the shortness of time on earth that it propels you to deny your flesh and live each day for Jesus (11-14)

1 Timothy 4:11-13; 1 Corinthians 11:1; John 20:25 Six Commandments for Influencers 1. Watch Your LANGUAGE v. 12 1 Thessalonians 5:14 3 Ways To Deal With People a. Warn the Unruly b. Comfort the feeble minded Romans 12:13 c. Support the Weak 2. Watch Your LIFESTYLE v. 12 Ephesians 4:22-25 John 11:44 3. Watch Your LOVE v. 12 14 qualities pdf 4. Watch Your LIVELINESS v. 12 1 John 2:20 1 Peter 1:3 Rev...

Romans 13:1-7 The Believer and His Government 1. The Command to Submit to Authority (1a) 2. The Primary Reason to Submit to Authority (1b) 3. The Secondary Reason to Submit to Authority (2) 4. The Purpose of Authority’s Power (3-5) 5. The Practical Support of Authority (6-7)

Colossians 2:13-15 4 Wonderful Truths Because Jesus Paid It All 1. Your Life Was Given Back to You Colossians 2:13; Romans 7:9; Ephesians 2:1; Micah 7:19 2. Your Slate is Wiped Clean Colossians 2:14; Acts 3:19; Revelation 20:12; Psalm 51:1; Isaiah 43:25; John 1:29 3. Your Arrest Warrant Was Nailed to The Cross Colossians 2:14; Romans 2:15; Galatians 6:14 4. Your Enemies Are Stripped of Their Autho...

The 3 “Be’s” of 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 3 Important Steps to Take In Light of The Resurrection 1. Be FIRM In The Scriptures (The What) 1 Corinthians 15:58 2 Corinthians 5:6 Isaiah 26:3 1 Corinthians 15:52 2. Be FAITHFUL In Your Steps (The How) 1 Corinthians 15:58 Colossians 1:23 Luke 4:13 Hebrews 13:9 Hebrews 6:18 3. Be FERVENT In Your Service (The Why) 1 Corinthians 15:58 Philippians...