TYG - The Youth Group

Josiah Patterson teaches on the parable of the sower, and looks at how the gospel affects our lives and the lives of others. Seeds on the Path Seeds on the Rocky Ground Seeds on the Thorny Ground Seeds on the Good Soil Parable of the Weeds (Matt 13:24-30, 36-43)

If we are going to understand the gospel correctly, it is essential that we have a right and biblical understanding of sin. In this sermon, we seek to clarify what sin is and who sinners are; as well as look at the consequences of our sin. The clarification of sin Sin is a serious offense against a holy and righteous God Every single human is a sinner The consequence of sin We are held accountable...

In our study of "What is the Gospel?" it is important that we lay the foundation of understanding who God is. This week will be looking at three characteristics of God that will help us understand the gospel better. God is Creator God is the creator of all God is the owner of all God is Holy God is holy and so far above us God is greater than anyone or anything God is Just God will not overlook, i...

We will begin our study on "What is the Gospel?" (inspired by Greg Gilbert's What is the Gospel? but before we look at the specifics of the gospel, we will be taking a step back and answer these three questions: Where does the gospel come from? The source which answers the question, "What is the gospel?" must be a perfect source God is the one true authority, His Word is perfect There is only one...

This week, we will be summarizing the entire book of Romans, following the thread of God's righteousness from the beginning to the end of this magnificent letter. The Theme of God's Righteousness (1:16-17) The power of God in salvation The righteousness of God in salvation The Need for God's Righteousness (1:18-3:20) The consequences of our unrighteousness The absence of our own righteousness The...

As Paul closes out this magnificent letter, he gives a final word of warning, of encouragement, and of praise. A word of warning (v17-19) Watch out for false teaching (v17-18) Be on guard, be wise, and be innocent (v19) A word of encouragement (v20-23) God is victorious (v20) The body of Christ is a means of grace to you (v21-23) A word of praise (v25-27) God establishes us in the Gospel (v25-26)...

In this passage, we will look at 5 characteristics of the heart of the servant of God, by looking at the heart of Paul as well as the hearts of the other believers he mentions. The servant of God plans for more serving (v23-24) The servant of God generously and joyfully gives to others (v25-28) The servant of God is reliant on prayer (v29-33) The servant of God serves in diversity and unity (v1-15...

Phil. 2:1-4 We are sent We are sent to love We love rooted in love

1Cor. 15:10 Dependence, not independence Effort, not laziness Dependent effort

Eph 1:18, 3:17-19 Blind towards God’s love Amazed at God’s love Rooted in God’s love

Rom. 3:24, 4:4-5 Guilt Righteous through Jesus Righteous by Faith Righteous Really!

Rom. 1:18-32 What we did We know God We spurned God What it did Minds corrupt Desires corrupt Deeds corrupt

Gen. 1:26-27 God defines who we are God defines what we do God made us without shame

Jer. 17:5-8 Fear of man is a curse Shame-fear Rejection-fear Threat-fear Fear of the Lord is a blessing

We arrive at a hinge point where Paul concludes one major section and he begins a new section (his final, closing section). Through these two sections, we will see that Christ must be at the center of who we accept and what we proclaim. The Acceptance of Christ (v7-13) Christ's acceptance of the Christian The Christian's acceptance of others The Proclamation of Christ (v14-22) Proclamation that le...

Paul continues to stress the importance and necessity of living in deep love and unity with those in the body of Christ. Here, he gets specific by giving us a charge of what are to do, an example of what it looks like, the means of how we are able to do this, and the purpose of why we should do this. The Charge (v1-2) To come alongside the weaker Christian and carry their burden To please others,...

In this passage, we see how the Christian ought to be discerning on when and how to exercise their freedom in Christ. Paul gives us four warnings on why, at times, we should not exercise our freedom for the sake of others. Do not let your freedom cause a brother to stumble (v13) Do not let your freedom cause grief to your brother (v14-15) Do not let your freedom cause damage to your witness for Ch...

Guest speaker Josiah Patterson helps us understand how we can better share the gospel with others.

Despite the differences and disagreements we may have within the body of Christ, at the end of the day, we are not called to judge those who disagree with us, but rather we are called to love them. Paul presents 3 reasons why we should love instead of judge. God accepts them (v1-5) The Christian is called to accept other Christians, not judge them The Christian is called to accept other Christians...

Guest speaker Josiah Patterson completes his 2 part series focusing on God's grace in salvation as well as the believer's purpose. But God (v4) The Redeemed's State (v5-9) Grace Saved Raised Seated The Redeemd's Work (v10)

Guest speaker Josiah Patterson starts a 2-part series focusing on the Gospel. Part 2 focuses on our sin and our need for a Savior. The Sinner's State Dead in the trespasses and sins Followers Of the world Of Satan Children of wrath The Sinner's Merit Our Holy God Creator Holy God's view of sin Everyone is born with and has earned eternal damnation in Hell But God

Paul calls the Christian to live a sacrificial life to God that is both rooted in love and is of urgency. A Sacrificial Life of Love (v8-10) Owe nothing except to love (v8a) Love fulfills the law (v8b-10) A Sacrificial Life of Urgency (v11-14) Be urgent to live for God (v11-12a) Be urgent to put off darkness (v12b-14) Be urgent to put on light (v12b-14)

Being a new creation, having a renewed mind, and living a life of sacrifice to God changes the way in which we ought to view, speak of, and interact with our governing authorities. The Commands (v1, 6-7) Christians are to be subject to their authorities Christians are to pay their taxes Christians are to give to others what is owed The Resaons (v1-5) Resisting authorities is ultimately resisting G...

After talking about the love Christians must have for one another, Paul now shifts his attention and takes it a step further. Not only should the Christian love other Christians, but the Christian is also called to love their enemies. Love the enemy who persecutes (v14) Living a sacrificial life to God will bring on persecution The Christian is to respond to persecution with blessing, not curses L...

In light of the gospel, in light of how we are to live sacrificially for God, in light of using our spiritual gifts... we must have love for one another. In this passage, Paul defines the nature of love, as well as 9 ways in which the Christian can practice and live out love towards one another. The nature of love (v9) Love is genuine Love hates evil Love holds on to good The practice of love (v10...