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1) For the glory of God, leverage your life for "Whatever." 2) For the gospel of God, leverage your life for "Whoever." a. Your posture b. Your priority c. Your purpose 3) For the guidance of God, leverage your life for "Wherever."

1) Our Outward Motive is the Love of Christ (v14–15) 2) Our Outward Mindset is on the Inward Soul (v16–17) 3) Our Outward Message is Reconciliation (v18–19) 4) Our Outward Mission is Ambassadors for Christ (v20–21)

1) Upward focus is rooted in our new identity (v1a) 2) Upward focus requires a deliberate pursuit (v1b) 3) Upward focus is fixed on a person, not a place (v1c) 4) Upward focus involves a renewed mind (v2) 5) Upward focus flows from a decisive death (v3) 6) Upward focus is secure and hidden (v3b) 7) Upward focus is fueled by future glory (v4)

The Surpassing Greatness of Knowing Christ Jesus - Philippians 3:7-11 - Harry Stoliker 7  But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.  8  Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ  9  and be found in him, not...

1) Behold the glory of Christ- Revelation 1:13–16 2) Behold the Holiness of Christ - Revelation 1:17a 3) Behold the Comfort of Christ - Revelation 1:17b 4) Behold the preeminence of Christ - Revelation 1:17-18

1) FEAR NOT: God is passionate about the ordinary 2) FEAR NOT: God is passionate about the Good News! 3) FEAR NOT: God is passionate for His glory and our peace. 4) FEAR NOT: God is passionate about you.

1. FEAR NOT: When God's ways are not your ways 2. FEAR NOT: When God reveals a higher perspective 3. FEAR NOT: When obedience is costly 4. FEAR NOT: Because obedience opens the door to eternal joy

1. FEAR NOT: When God interrupts your life (v8–13) 2. FEAR NOT: You don’t have to understand the plan to trust in God’s purpose (v26–34) 3. FEAR NOT: Outcome is God’s Responsibility; Obedience is ours (v35–38)

1) Fear Not: God Comforts His People (v1–5) 2) Fear Not: God’s Word Stands Forever (v6–8) 3) Fear Not: God Himself Comes to Shepherd His People (v9–11) 4) Fear Not: God Is Incomparably Powerful (v12–26) 5) Fear Not: God Sustains His Weary People (v27–31)

1) We must have a faith that obeys (vv. 1–5) 2) We must have a testimony about Jesus (vv. 6–12) 3) We must have confidence in prayer (vv. 13–17) 4) We must have four certainties of a believer (vv. 18–21) a. Certain that we are protected b. Certain that we belong to God c. Certain that we know the truth d. Certain that we are free from idols

1) Recognize the Spirit of Love: Confess what is true. (4:1-6) > Recognize the real Jesus. > Recognize the real power. > Recognize the real authority. 2) Receive the Source of Love: God is love. (4:7-8) 3) Regard the Shape of Love: Fix your eyes on Christ crucified for you. (4:9–10) 4) Reflect the Sharing of Love: Show God’s invisible love through visible acts. (4:11–12) 5) Rest in the St...

1) God’s Love Makes Us His Children (vv. 1–3) 2) God’s Children Don’t Live in Sin (vv. 4–10) 3) God’s Children Love One Another (vv. 11–18) 4) God’s Spirit Gives Us Assurance (vv. 19–24)

1. LOOK BACK: God Has Been Faithful 2. LOOK UP: God Is Glorious 3. LOOK AROUND: Stay on Mission 4. LOOK FORWARD: The Best Is Yet to Come

1. Be Alert (v.18) 2. Be Discerning (v.18–23) 3. Be Assured (v.20–21, 27) 4. Be Faithful (v.24–29)

1. Remember Who You Are (vv. 12–14) 2. Reject What the World Offers (vv. 15–16) 3. Rest in What Will Last (v. 17)

I Am Sending You - John 20:19-23 - Brandon Read

The Father’s Embrace - Luke 15:11-32 - Gideon Riches

1) Illuminated Love is Ancient and Fresh (vv. 7–8) 2) Illuminated Love is Shown in Christ and Shines in Us! (v. 8) 3) Illuminated Love is Revealing and Protecting (vv. 9–11) Three checks for an authentic Christian Life: a) Your love reveals your light b) Your stability keeps others from stumbling c) Your sights are on Christlikeness

1) The Wrong Step: Covering Our Sins (1:5-6,8,10, 2:4) 2) The Right Step: Confessing Our Sins (1:7,9) 3) The Best Step: Conquering Our Sins (2:1-3, 5-6)

A Psalm 46 Prayer for the World, Nation, Community, Church, Home, and Hearts.

The Apostle John’s Purposes for Writing: John 20:31; 1 John 5:13 3 Tests of Authenticity: Beliefs, Obedience, Love God's Light Authenticates True Fellowship God's Love Authenticates True Sonship 3 Eternal Realities for Assurance 1) Established in the Past (v1a) 2) Experienced in the Present (v1b-2) 3) Enjoyed now and in the Future (v3–4)

1) God’s Glory Is the Capstone 2) Why This Matters for the Next Generation 3) The Difference Between Moralism and Glory 4) Why We Must Be Rooted in Zeal 5) If God’s Glory Is the Capstone, What Is Our Response acts for His name’s sake. a. See His glory. b. Speak His glory. c. Sing His glory. d. Shine for His glory.

Zealous for Prayerful Dependence on God's Sovereign Grace

1) Disciple the mind by instructing their understanding Matthew 22:37, Romans 12:2, 2 Timothy 2:15, Colossians 3:2 2) Engage the heart by awakening affection for God Matthew 15:8, Matthew 22:37, Proverbs 4:23 3) Influence the will by calling for obedience Philippians 2:13, John 14:15, 1 Corinthians 13:3, Psalm 19:11

1) Give the next generation the full picture of God’s Word - 2 Timothy 3:16 2) Teach Essential Gospel Truths with Clarity and Depth - Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Mark 1:15, Romans 10:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9. 3) Live It Out Daily - James 1:22 4) Trust God for the Results - Psalm 3:8