West Concord Church

Philippians 2:5-11 The Humiliation of Christ (vv. 5-8) He left His place He lowered His status He lived obediently The Exaltation of Christ (vv. 9-11) He is raised He is revered He is renowned More to Consider Hudson Taylor was scheduled to speak at a Large Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Australia. The moderator of the service introduced the missionary in eloquent and glowing terms. He told the...

John 1:1-18 The Word The Communion of God (vv. 15) His deity His community His creativity His majesty The Flesh The Incarnation of God (vv. 613) His witness His rejection His reception The Glory The Revelation of God (vv. 14- 18) His grandeur His glory His grace More to Consider Most of the NT creeds are found in the writings of Paul and most were likely passed along in the churches orally before...

1 Corinthians 10:23-33 The Principle of Sacred Liberty (vv. 23-24) Libertys reality Libertys range Libertys root (Psalm 24) The Exercise of Sacred Liberty (vv. 25-30) A clear conscience A careful compassion A considered conduct The Goal of Sacred Liberty (vv. 31-33) The glory of God The gospel of Christ More to Consider "Why should my strong conscience be judged by a brother's weak conscience? And...

Matthew 22:15-22 The Plot Initiated (vv. 15-17) Freak Companions False coaxing Fallacious Conundrum The Profile Imprinted (vv. 18-20) Show Me the money Show Me the image" The Point Illustrated (vv. 21-22) A horizontal philosophy that which is Caesars A vertical reality that which is Gods More to Consider Jesus was aware of the hypocrisy in their approach and also of the implications of His answer....

Genesis 1:26-31 Our Design (v. 26) We are representative of God We are responsible to God Our Dominion (v. 27-28) Manage the Earth Maintain the Earth Gods Supply (vv. 29-30) He provided for our care He provided for what we care for Gods Satisfaction (v. 31) Beautiful Bountiful Blessed More to Consider The French Mathematician, Lecompte de Nouy, examined the laws of probability for a single molecul...

Part 1: Accept the Reality Psalm 24 Recognize Gods Ownership (vv. 1-2)God owns everything God runs everything Refine Your Life (vv. 3-6)The question The answer1.Reject immorality2.Refuse idolatry The blessing Raise Your Barriers (vv. 7-10) Open the gates you have erected1.Selfish ambitions2.Secret sins3.Secluded fears Welcome the King1.The Creator of the universe2.The Conquerer of evil3.The Comman...

Ephesians 6:10-19 Adapted from an outline by Dr. Warren Weirsbe The Enemy We Fight (vv. 10-12) The call to stand The need for strength The Equipment We Wear (vv. 13-17) Belt of Truth Breastplate of righteousness Boots of the gospel of peace Shield of faith Helmet of salvation Sword of the Spirit The Energy We Need (vv. 18-19) Prayer for others Prayer for ourselves More To Consider In contrast to m...

Ephesians 6:1-9 The Family Circle (vv. 1-4) The practice The promise The Workplace Circle (vv. 5-9) The respectful employee The regardful employer More to Consider Paul did not condone slavery when urging both slaves and masters to live as responsible Christians; his concern was to change Christians attitudes toward each other. The gospel is opposed to slavery. Where the gospel permeates lives, th...

Ephesians 5:20-33 1. The Submission of Wives (vv. 22-24) Christ is Head of the Body Christ is Savior of the Body Submit to husbands as the Church submits to Christ 2. The Submission of Husbands (vv. 25-32) Love your wives as Christ loves the Church Christ has died for the Church Christ now lives for the Church Christ will cherish the Church Love your wives as you love yourself You are both made on...

Ephesians 5:8-14 Realize Your Identity (vv. 8-10) What you were What you are What you should do now Reject the Darkness (vv. 11-12) Expose the sham of darkness Escape the shame of darkness Revive Your Life (vv. 13-14) Be alert Be awake More to Consider The light of Christ shining anywhere burns with cleansing, purifying transforming power. That light need not be diffused as it shines through child...

Ephesians 5:1-7 A Sacrificial Walk (vv. 1-2) Invitation Imitation Given Offering Sacrifice Inviting A Saintly Walk (vv. 3-5) Avoid a selfishly immoral demeanor Consider the selfishly immorals destiny A Sensible Walk (vv. 6-7) Beware of immoral deception Be aware of immoralitys defeat More to Consider My God, I love Thee; not because I hope for heaven thereby, Nor yet because who love Thee not Are...

Ephesians 4:17-32 A Change of Direction (vv. 17-19) No longer confused No longer calloused No longer crude AChange of Wardrobe (vv. 20-24) Put off the old rags of the old self Put on the new raiment the new self A Change of Conduct (vv. 25-32) Put away lying Put away uncontrollable anger Put away stealing Put away coarse speech Put away grieving the Holy Spirt Rather, treat others as Christ has tr...

Ephesians 4:1-16 Gracious Unity (vv. 1-6) A worthy walk Loneliness Gentleness Patience Endurance A unified work One body One Spirit One hope One Lord One faith One baptism One God Gifted Diversity (vv. 7-16) Gifted people Apostles Prophets Evangelists Pastors/teachers Gifting purpose Unified knowledge Stabilized maturity Integrated growth More To Consider All of Pauls letters contain a beautiful b...

Refelction Questions How much time are you spending reading God's Word? Are you reading other books about God? Are you reading biographies or autobiographies of other believers? Are you listening to Christian podcasts or preaching?

Pauls Posture (vv. 14-15) His humble kneeling: physical posture His heavenly knowledge: spiritual posture Pauls Prayer (vv. 16-19) For the Spirit to strengthen them For Christ to be at home in their hearts For the Father to be fully known by them Pauls Praise (vv. 20-21) Praise for Gods abundant enablement Glory in the church through Christ forever More To Consider After contemplating such a marve...

Pause to Clarify (v. 1) The Revealed Mystery (vv. 2-7) Revealed in Christ Concealed in the Old Testament Congealed into the Church The Real Ministry (vv. 8-12) Pauls humble practice Pauls heavenly purpose Purpose to Comfort (v. 13) ------------------------------------------- More To Consider The teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway. After a fruitless search, he tol...

Guest Pastor Dr. Don Satterwhite Jesus didnt call us to be comfortable; He called us to come and die! Matthew 16:24-26 (NIV) A Disciple Needs To Deny himself Take up his cross Follow Jesus How can we cure the disease of ease? Realize that Christ is all that we need. Is Christ all that you need? II Corinthians 3:5 (KJV) HE is the only one who can save us. Acts 4:12 (NIV) Check out your own level of...