Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Philippians 3:13-14 (Philippians 1:6-7, 12-14, & 20-24; 2:9-16; 3:4-9, 11-14 & 20-21; 4:6-13; 1 Timothy 1:14-15; Matthew 9:10-12; Acts 8:1-3; 16:25-26)

 

The New Year gives us an opportunity to step back, look at our lives, and evaluate.

In this hopeful and challenging lesson, Pastor Matt points to the Bible character Paul as an example of someone who enjoyed a new beginning because of Jesus and the power of the Gospel.

If you are struggling with doubt, guilt or regret as you head into the new year, there is hope! Look to Jesus and find a new beginning in Him!

 

New Beginnings
Handout/Outline





I. A new beginning despite sins of the past
A. self-righteousness
B. violence

II. A new beginning despite trials in the present
A. the faithfulness of God
B. the furtherance of the Gospel
C. the development of spiritual maturity

III. A new beginning despite the uncertainties of the future
A. the security of salvation
B. the promise of resurrection
C. the certainty of Jesus' return