Big Idea: As we trust in the Lord to build the house, we can rest in his blessing of it.
The Lord is the ultimate builder, so we must depend on him (v 1)
Without dependence on God, our activity and anxiety is in vain (v 2-5)
A Vision for Church Planting (Acts 28:30-31)
Big Idea: Wherever there are lost people we should proclaim the name of Jesus boldly, contextually, and with welcome for the lost.
Church planting establishes a gospel presence in the center of culture
Church planting reaches the broken and builds bridges to the lost
Church planting proclaims the gospel in a culture of confusion
Church planting declares Christ with boldness and clarity in every context.
A Resurrected Purpose (Jn 21)
Big Idea: Our resurrected purpose comes through seeing the resurrected King Jesus
1. To know Jesus (v 1-14)
2. To love him (v 15-17)
3. To love his church (v 15-17)
4. To sacrificially follow him (v 18-25)
Final Words (Lk 23:32-43)
Big Idea: On the cross, Jesus offers sinners forgiveness and welcomes sinners with open arms.
In Jesus we have...
Jesus offers sinners forgiveness (v. 32-37)
Jesus welcomes sinners with open arms (v.38-43)
Where Every Need is Met (Acts 4:32-37)
To have a significant impact for the poor . . .
1. We have to be Jesus Kingdom minded about the poor
2. We have to be committed to God’s missional purpose of the
local church
What God Expects From You (Micah 6:8)
Big Idea: Above all God expects justice, kindness and humility
Justice
mishpat
Kindness
hesed
Humility
ṣnʿ
Do So More and More (1 Thes. 4:1-12)
Big Idea: Disciples of Jesus, as we reflect His image more and more, always have a next step.
You know what to do. You’re already doing it. Do so more and more. (v1-3)
Take a next step to conquer sin in your private life (v3-8)
Take a next step to love others in your public life (v9-12)
Working for the Glory of God (Ex. 31:1-11)
Big Idea: Working for the Glory of God starts with a new identity as he equips and commissions us for the work he’s given us to do.
1. We work from our identity (v1-2)
2. We work as those who are equipped (v3-5)
3. We work with unity in community (v6-11)
4. We work by being commissioned (v6-11)
The Worst Father in the Bible (Gen 37)
Big Idea: Jacob is a terrible father, but we have a wonderful, perfect Father.
Character 1: Jacob
Character 2: Joseph
Character 3: Reuben
Jonah: Embracing God's Heart for the Nations (Jonah 1-3)
Those who have been saved by God must embrace his heart for the nations
1. Jonah disobeys God (1:1-16)
2. God saves Jonah (1:17-2:10)
3. God saves Nineveh (3:1-10)
4. Jonah loves himself (4:1-8)
5. God loves the nations (4:9-11)
Wisdom’s Feast (Prov 9:1-12)
Big Idea: Wisdom is about who you know, not what you know
Wisdom’s Feast (9:1-6)
Folly’s Feast (9:13-18)
The Invitation (9:7-12)
Dedicated (1 Samuel 1:1-28)
Big Idea: A dedicated child begins with a dedicated parent
1. Dedicated in pain (1:1-8)
2. Dedicated in prayer (1:9-20)
3. Dedicated in purpose (1:21-28)
Pursued For Ministry
Big Idea: Men and women are to be pursued, not just permitted, for ministry in the church
What Is Baptism?
You Are God's Resolution (Philippians 1:6)
Big Idea: You Are God’s Resolution
1. Who?
- Our assurance is dependent on a Person more reliable than any of us!
2. What?
- Our assurance is based on a willpower stronger than ours!
3. When?
- Our assurance is grounded in past and future events that hold power in our present!
Give Thanks (Colossians 3:15-17)
Big Idea: Christian thanksgiving is a lifestyle, not a leftover
Christian thanksgiving...
1. Befriends peace (Colossians 3:15)
2. Inspires praise (Colossians 3:16)
3. Characterizes our practice (Colossians 3:17)
What Do We Mean When We Say "Love Christ, Live Sent"?
What Do We Mean When We Say “Love Christ, Live Sent”?
Guest Speaker - My Value Is Based On...(Matthew 4:1-11)
Guest Speaker - My Value Is Based On…(Matthew 4:1-11)
My value is based on…
God’s love for me, not my performance
What God says of me, not popularity
Belonging to God, not my possessions
Persevering Beyond the Pandemic
Dave Harvey - President, Great Commission Collective
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11
Jesus is Worthy of Our Worship
Brian Eckenhoff
Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14
BIG IDEA: As the Lamb who was slain, Jesus is worthy of our worship
There is a Real Problem, and it is called Sin (Rev. 5:1-4)
There is a Righteous Savior, and His Name is Jesus (Rev. 5:5-10)
There is a Right Response, and it is called Worship (Rev 5:11-14)