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Sola Scriptura - Scripture alone - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Five Solas: 1. Sola Scriptura = Scripture Alone  2. Solus Christus = Christ Alone 3. Sola Gratia = Grace Alone  4. Sola Fide = Faith Alone 5. Soli Deo Gloria = To the Glory of God Alone Sola Scriptura – Defined Baptist Faith and Message I. The Scriptures - The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's revelation...

2 Corinthians 5:11-21 5:20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ , God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. How do I go public with my faith? 1) Become a new Creation! Romans 10:9-10 2) Be Baptized The first important steps of faith. Baptism is a physical illustration of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus instructs every...

People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care. 1) HEAD: What do you think about others Hebrews 9:27, James 2:15-17 , 1 Corinthians 9:20-23 2) HEART: What do you feel about others Romans 9:1-3, Colossians 3:11-13 3) HANDS: What do you do for others Romans 15:7, Ephesians 4:29, Good Samaritan - Luke 10:25-37 Be Active in: Seeing, Serving, Showing, Sharing What are ways we co...

Our mission requires a… 1) Priority of Prayer Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. Zechariah 4:6 , Then he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. 2) Consistency of Prayer  1 Timothy 2:2 First...

The Mission: The Value of the Gospel - Isaiah 52:7 Isaiah 52:7 - How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”  1) Gospel of Peace - “Who publishes peace…”      a. We were at war with God.      &nbs...

Finding Joy - The Book of Philippians 4:10-23

v1  Stand firm    1) Stay joyful with others by peace Staying joyful in relationships requires: Commitment, Counsel, Celebration, Character  2) Stay joyful with God by praying 3) Stay joyful with yourself by practicing Reflect on the excellent Repeat the example

How to grow until Glory 1) Evaluation (3:12) 2) Concentration (3:13-14) 3) Cooperation (3:15) 4) Preservation (3:16) 5) Imitation (3:17) 6) Separation (3:18-20) 7) Transformation (3:21)

Finding Joy through Grace, Growth, & Glory (pt1) The Safeguard of Joy is Grace 1) Grace resists legalism (3:1-6) 2) Grace redefines loss (3:7-8) 3) Grace refocuses on the Lord (3:8-11) Grace refocus us on a… · Relationship with Jesus (knowing Christ… found in him… I may know Him · Righteousness from Jesus (not having a righteousness of my own) · Resurrection to Jesus ( I may attain the resurre...

Finding Joy through Worthy Examples - Philippians 2:19-30 1) The Example of Timothy - A son in the faith (2:19-24) ● Kindred Spirit (v20) ● Genuine Concern (v20-21) ● Proven Worth ● Servants Heart 2) The Example of Epaphroditus - A brother in the faith (2:25-30) ● Loves people ● Tireless Worker ● Risk Taker

Great Faith and Much Fruit

1) Joy works out purpose and power (2:12-13) 2) Joy works out attitude and action (2:14-16a) 3) Joy works out completion and celebration (2:16b-18)

Finding Joy through Humility - Philippians 2:1-11 1) Humility is expected of Christians (2:1-4) 2) Humility is exemplified by Christ (2:5-11) The Mind of Christ (v5) The Example of Christ (v6-8) The Glory of Christ (v9-11)

Six Ways Joy is Expressed in our Conduct 1) Joy is in consistent Christ-like citizenship (1:27a) 2) Joy is in behaviors that match beliefs (1:27b) 3) Joy is in standing and striving with the Saints (1:27c) 4) Joy is in observing ownership while being opposed (1:28) 5) Joy is in the grace gifts of God (1:29) 6) Joy is in engaging by example (1:30)

Holiness of God

1) Chains (v12-14) Chains gave Paul contact with the lost (v12-13) 2) Critics (v15-19) 3) Crisis (v20-26)

Finding Joy – Philippians 1:3-11 3 ways thankfulness for others leads to joy Thankful thoughts (1:3-6) Thankful heart (1:7-8) Thankful prayers (1:9-11)

Finding Joy – Philippians 1:1-2 Finding Joy Established (Acts 16 – p 870) When Plans Change: Paul (16:1-12) When Lives Change: Lydia (16:13-15) Slave Girl (16-21) Jailer (16:22-34) Finding Joy Encouraged (Philippians 1:1-2 – p921) The joy of service (the writer of the book) The joy of saints (the recipients of the book) The joy of salvation (the results taught in the book)

Seasons of Life – Season of Loss Life can be sobering when you realize that nothing in life is permanent You can lose your finances, job, health, marriage, loved ones who’ve died. Ecclesiastes 8:14 There is a vanity that takes place on earth, that there are righteous people to whom it happens according to the deeds of the wicked, and there are wicked people to whom it happens according to the deed...

Seasons of Life – Living in the Season Facts about the Seasons of Life 1) Seasons are beyond my control 2) Seasons are often confusing 3) Seasons are displaying God’s purpose 4) Seasons include both good and bad times How to Live in the Season – 4 Questions to ask yourself 1) Ask - What can I learn in this season? 2) Ask - What can I enjoy in this season? 3) Ask - What is important in this season?...

The Christian life is not just a matter of believing, it also includes belonging Believing - > Belonging - > Becoming A Church family helps me… (in at least 5 ways) 1) Focus on God Psalm 34:3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me , and let us exalt his name together! 2) Face life’s challenges 1 Thessalonians 5:10-11 [Jesus] who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him...

In order to make sure we understand the question, let’s consider it’s inflection... 1) Jesus’ question is.. Personal  Do YOU believe this?” 2) Jesus’ question is... Pointed  Do you BELIEVE this?” 3) Jesus’ question is... Precise  Do you believe THIS ?” Jesus makes 4 claims that He asks you to believe: A) Consider Jesus’ Claim about Deity  “I am the resurrection and the life...”...

1 Corinthians 1:23 1) Reality Hebrews 9:27, “And just as it is appointed for man to die once” 2) Result - SIN 3) Remedy This leaves us with only one of two responses to death 1) Reject God as Savior and Creator to live our own way, damaged by our rebellion, facing death and judgment on our own account 2) Receive God’s Salvation and become an Adopted Child of God - submit to Jesus as and believe in...

* Invest in the lives of others for the gospel * Inspire others by living the gospel by loving them toward the gospel * Invite people through the gospel to a relationship with Jesus and His church The wells that leave you thirsty 1) The well of relationships – many try to fill their emptiness with relationships 2) The well of appearance    – look right, big/small; short/tall;blond/brown/...

* Invest in the lives of others for the gospel * Inspire others by living the gospel by loving them toward the gospel * Invite people through the gospel to a relationship with Jesus and His church 3 Ways God Inspires (in this Passage) 1) God inspires by working for you (v13-14) 2) God inspires by working in you (v13b-15) 3) God inspires by working through you (v16)