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We celebrate our risen King in a deeply divided world Two truths about every division we see: __ __ Acts 10:28-43 Essentials of Easter’s Invitation... 1. The List is Comprehensive v. 34-35 2. The Host is Commendable v. 36-39a 3. The Cost is Covered v. 39b-41 4. The Event is Coming v. 42-43a 5. The RSVP is Crucial v. 43b There are at least 5 people here today: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ His RSVP only has two options: Great are You Lord Or I’ll face life and death on my own
Acts 4:1-22 & 5:29-32 It's Important we understand... 1. The Case for Making His Name Known v. 1-10 Peter's Case... __ __ 2. The Controversy of Making His Name Known? v. 11-12 3. The Courage for Making His Name Known? v. 13-22, 5:29-32 The command a true Christian cannot obey: Do not speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. A Faithful Formula: An Empty Tomb + A Full Heart = A Willing Witness
Two questions about His name: I. Why is there power in His name? v. 12-16 He lived His life as… 1. A Servant of God-Humility v.13 2. A Sinless Man-Humanity v.14a 3. The Source of Life-Deity v.15b 4. A Sacrifice and got it back-Victory v.15a,c II. What does faith in His name offer? v. 17-26 In His name there is a promise to… 1. Remove sin permanently v.19b 2. Refresh followers spiritually v.20a 3. Restore creation totally v.20b-21 4. Reach people globally v.22-26 While salvation will not spread universally, it will spread globally! Let His Name Be Known
Acts 2:24-40 Looking for God's Salvation... 1. David Saw Him Coming v. 24-31 2. The Disciples Saw Him Living v. 32 3. The Crowd Saw Him Working v. 33 4. Heaven Saw Returning and Reigning v. 34-36 “False repentance dreads the consequences of sin; true repentance dreads sin itself.” -Albert Barnes It is good to hear the gospel. It is even better to respond!
Acts 2:14-24 Peter preached to... 1. Let The Presence of The Spirit Be Known v.16-20 2. Let The Promise of Salvation Be Known v.21 3. Let The Person of Salvation Be Known v.22-24 This Easter how will you let it be known?
Exodus 17:8-18:27 “Even if you fight like Joshua, you will not win unless you pray like Moses.” You have at minimum three leadership assignments. Home – Church – World 5 Truth for Effective Kingdom Leadership 1. Leadership demands Limitation v.13-18 You can’t do it all. 2. Limitation demands Delegation v.19-21a You shouldn’t do it all. 3. Delegation demands Identification v.21b It matters who does it with you. 4. Identification demands Implementation v.21c-25 Release them with a plan. 5. Implementation demands Participation v.26-27 Lead and serve with them. Who are you leading? How are you leading?
Exodus 16 God doesn’t test us because He wants to fail. It’s just the opposite. Three Tests in their survival 1. He Tested Their Confidence 15:22-27 2. He Tested Their Obedience 16:1-30 3. They Tested His Patience 7:1-7 Take and trust God’s tests.
Exodus 15 How do you praise Him? They praised Him for... 1. His Identity v.2-3, 11 2. His Activity v.4-10, 12-13 3. His Certainty v.14-18 When you see His Salvation, sense His strength, and stand on His promises… YOU SING ABOUT IT!
Exodus 14 This is a story about the glory of God! The Glory of God is seen in... 1. His Sovereignty 2. His Salvation 3. His Strength See His Glory Show His Glory Give Him Glory
Exodus 13 God's Guidance for... 1. The Parenting of His People God cares about our children's... 1. Consecration 2. Education 2. The Path of His People God guides through... 1. His Protection 2. Our Past 3. His Presence See His Grace in Guidance. Seek His Grace to be Guided. Share His Guidance in Grace.
Inclusion can be good …but so can exclusion. Exodus 12:43-51 Three Questions: Who? How? Why? WHO?: __ __ __ __ __ __ HOW?: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ WHY? v.50-51 His Table is invitation only. But the invitation list is for all who repent and believe.
Exodus 12:33-42 As the exodus begins we see... 1. The Culmination of God’s Promise v.33-36 2. The Documentation of God’s Promise v.37-41 3. The Commemoration of God’s Promise v.42 Our default is to dwell on what we “need” God to do in our lives. It is a good thing to reflect on all the promises He has kept.
Colossians 1:20 We are reconciled... 1. Through Him 2. To Him 3. By Him
Colossians 1:18 When it comes to His church, remember... 1. His Position As head of the church, He offers... 1. Power 2. Protection 3. Providence 2. His Possession 3. His Preeminence
He was, is, and always will be God. 1. He is Preeminent v.15 2. He is the Producer v.16a 3. He is the Purpose v.16b 4. He is Preexistent v.17a 5. He is the Pillar v.17b This Christmas… Ponder Him Enjoy Him Honor Him Follow Him Share Him
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 1. God’s Principle for Giving v.6 2. God’s Pleasure in our Giving v.7 3. God’s Promise to our Giving v.8-11a 4. God’s Purpose for our Giving v.11b-15
Exodus 12:1-32 10 Words for the 10th Plague: 1. Designation v.1-2 2. Preparation v.3-6 3. Propitiation v.7 4. Participation v.8-11 5. Application v.12-13 6. Commemoration v.14 7. Sanctification v.15, 17-20 8. Convocation v.16 9. Continuation v.24-27 10. Liberation v.28-32 “Earnestly Desire” to Remember Him
Exodus 10:21-11:10 God is gracious. God is just. We need both. In the final showdown we see... 1. The Final Conversation vs. 10:21-29 2. The Final Preparation vs. 11:1-3 3. The Final Devastation vs. 11:4-10 Revelation devoid of illumination always equals rejection. In our sinful state we can be exposed to the truth of God, yet without His grace working in us we will not believe.
Exodus 8-10:20 There is difference between godly sorrow over sin and being sorry that something bad or uncomfortable has happened. Three cycles of the plagues: 1. A Cycle of Denial 8:1-19 2. A Cycle of Distinction 8:20-9:12 3. A Cycle of Devastation 9:13-10:20 The Gospel is Christ breaking the cycle. Don't fall back into it.
Exodus 7 If your disposition is disbelief, you will find a way to dismiss any act of God. Applying the Plagues requires... 1. A Rearview v. 1-7 2. A Preview v. 8-14 3. A Worldview v. 15-22 4. A Point of View v. 23-25 What do you groan for?
2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Today does NOT determine our PURSUIT The vision is clear Today DOES determine our PACE 1. I want you to SEE an example v.1-5 2. I want you to BE an example v.6-7 If we are obedient, More Than Ever will be More Than Enough
2 Corinthians 5:11-21 We value: The Mission of God to The Nations The Love of God in Community Why do we go together? 1. Because of What We Know v.11-15 What do we know? We know the Lord as God v. 11-13 We know His love in the Gospel v. 14-15 2. Because of How We See v.16-19 3. Because of What We Are v.20-21 We don’t just go. We’re not just together. We go together!
2 Corinthians 3:15-18 Paul's progression of growth 1. Growth begins with believing v.15-16 2. Believing leads to belonging v.17 3. Belonging leads to beholding v. 18a 4. Beholding leads to becoming v. 18b If spiritual growth is a work of God, what is our place? What does a christian need to grow? 1. Genuinely loved: Small groups 2. Intentionally Challenged: Mentor Groups 3. Specifically Trained: Equipping Classes 4. Compassionately Helped: Biblical Counseling Your Rhythm should be small group Your Regimen should be a Mentor Group. One person a year. Your Reinforcement should be Equipping Classes Your Refuge should be Biblical Counseling
2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Notice in verse 17... 1. The Sincerity of His Motive 2. The Strength of His Ministry 3. The Substance of His Message The more we preach Him, the more we love Him. The more we love Him, the more we worship Him. The more we worship Him, the more we want to preach Him.
2 Corinthians 4:1-6 When the gospel is above all things... 1. We are not tempted to tamper with the truth v. 2 2. We are not rattled by the rejection of redemption v. 3-4 3. We are not preachers of personalities, plans, or programs v.5-6
Acts 2:41; 2:47; 4:4; 6:1; 6:6; Acts 5:14 "And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women". Some moments in life matter more than others. This is one of them. More Than Ever God has blessed us More Than Ever our community needs the gospel More Than Ever we must do something about it. What is More Than Ever? More Than Ever is a three-year spiritual journey of generosity to provide financial funding for debt retirement and the expansion of more campuses. Our desire is to enlist every member in the spiritual and financial journey of supporting our church’s vision to becoming a deeply faithful, remarkably healthy, highly impactful multi-site church. If not us, then who?
Exodus 6 Three Parts to Chapter 6: 1. God's Dialogue with Moses 2. A Genealogy of the People to be delivered 3. Divine Reassurance Divine Reassurance lives in... 1. The Identity of God v. 2, 6a, 7b, 8c, 29 2. The Activity of God v. 3-6 3. The Certainty of God v. 7-8 To do the hard things of God you need the right kind of will power. Will Power: I will bring you out I will deliver you I will redeem you I will be your God I will bring you into the Land I swore to you I will give it to you
Exodus 5 Chapter 5 is a case study in slammed doors It's a case study in.... 1. Hard Refusal v. 1-5 2. Harsh Repercussions v. 6-19 3. Hurtful Resentment v. 20-21 4. Heartfelt Regret v. 22-23 When the doors slam bring God your sorrow not your silence. When the door slams… 1. Feel it, don’t fake it 2. Dwell on truth 3. Be with Godly people 4. Wait on The Lord but do not stop looking for the next door. 5. Remember hope lives in The Redeemer of your soul, not the resolution to your situation.
Exodus 4 We can learn a lot from Moses' journey to get to yes. Don't miss... 1. The Struggle of Saying Yes to God's Call v. 1-14 Moses had three protests A. His Believability B. His Inability C. His Availability 2. The Support to Saying Yes to God's Call v. 15-18, 27-31 3. The Seriousness of Saying Yes to God's Call v. 19-26
Exodus 3 Don't miss... 1. The Confrontation of His Call v. 1-5 2. The Commission of His Call v. 6-10 3. The Concerns of His Call v. 11-14 4. The Community of His Call v. 15-18 5. The Conflict of His Call v. 19 6. The Completion of His Call v. 20-22 Wherever He Leads, I'll Go.
