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A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Strengthened by His Spirit
Ephesians 3:14-21

Main Point:
Paul prays for us to be strengthened by the indwelling of Jesus Christ: to have power to live transformed lives.

*The Father has provided the strength/power we need to live transformed lives. II Peter 1:3

He prays for us to be strengthened with:
1. Power for Christ to dwell completely/fully in our hearts. (verses 16-17)

I Peter 3:15

2. Power to grasp/comprehend the surpassing love of Christ. (verse 18)

Philippians 3:10-11

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” You Have to Die to Live!
Romans 6:1-4

Main Point:
Baptism symbolizes death to our old sinful life, and rising into the new life we receive from Christ which we now live through His indwelling Spirit.

What baptism is not…
-It is not a means of Grace (Infant baptism)
-Baptism does not save you – Titus 3:4-5 > I Peter 3:21

It is part of our discipleship.

#1. The Command of Baptism: Acts 2:38

This statement came is response to…
Matt. 28:19 Make disciples by ‘going, baptizing, teaching…’ Apostles were following thru w/ Jesus’ command/commission

Matt. 3:13-17 Jesus was baptized – gave us a pattern to follow.

#2. The Significance of Baptism: Romans 6:1-4

P – Picture – of our union with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection

I – Identification – we are identified publicly as a disciple/follower of Jesus Christ, and as a member of His Body

C – Commitment – we are committing, consecrating ourselves to follow Jesus Christ for the rest of our lives

*It is the outward sign of the inner work X has done!

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” What Must We Do?!
Acts 2:29-41

Main Point
If you want to be saved from your sins and this corrupt generation, than you must put your faith in Jesus Christ – repent of your sins and be baptized in His Name.

John 8:23-24

1. Jesus has been raised from death by God and made Lord and Christ; and now offers forgiveness and the promised Holy Spirit for those who will believe. verses 32-26

Acts 4:10-12

*We are God’s Enemies until we are saved through Christ.

Romans 5:6-10

2. To receive forgiveness of our sins and this gift of the Holy Spirit we must:

A. Repent of our unbelief and sins – verse 38a
B. Be baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ – verse 38b

Their response – verse 41 – What about you??!

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Eyewitness to the Risen Christ!
I Corinthians 15:1-8

Main point:
We must hold firmly to the gospel of the risen Jesus Christ by which we are saved – we receive forgiveness of sins and eternal life in Him.

‘Gospel’ = Good News!

*Paul and the disciples were eyewitnesses to the risen Christ, and then more than 500 people were eyewitnesses!

1. Christ offered Himself as a sacrifice and His shed blood paid for our forgiveness – in His blood is the New Covent. Matthew 26:26-28

Matthew 20:17-19

2. We must receive and believe this gospel, and hold firm to this word of truth that saves us! (verses 1-2)

Romans 10:9-10

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Hold Out the Word of Life
Philippians 2:14-18

Main Point:
We are to shine like stars holding out the Word of Life to a lost generation so that they can see God at in us!

1. Shining like stars means not complaining, or arguing, and seeking to be blameless and pure – examples of the of God. verses 14-16

I Peter 1:13-16

2. Reaching out to people means that some may come to faith in Christ Jesus! verses 16-17

3. Paul rejoiced at their faith – as we in those that come to faith through our witness! verses 17-18

*We pray and work that our labor may not be in vain.

II Timothy 2:10

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” What Manner of Love?
I John 3:1-3
Main Point:
Father God’s love for us is great! He His love on us by giving us His One and Only Son, and adopted us as His children.

Bestowed = to give a gift, to give for __________________

How is it great?

1. Romans 5:6-8 While we were still and powerless,
Christ came and died for us!

Hosea 4:1-4 > Today!

Matthew 12:38-39

God risks His love and grace on us!

2. He us so we can be His children, and so we can
become like Jesus, eventually perfect! v. 2

Adoption = ________________________________________

John 1:10-13

Romans 8:15-16

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Come to the Table
I Corinthians 11:17-34
Main Point
We come to the Lord’s supper to remember and proclaim His death, resurrection and return; and we must have proper recognition of Christ’s sacrifice, and His Body.

1. If we partake we must truly believe– it must not be
an empty ritual.
verses 23-26

James 2:19

2. To partake in an unworthy manner means to make it into a time of self-centered indulgence and sin. verses 20-22

3.To partake without recognizing the Body of the Lord means:
(verse 29)
a. I don’t recognize that the elements in the Lord’s supper represent the shed blood and broken body of Jesus Christ – His sacrifice.
verses 24-27

b. I don’t recognize that we, His followers, are the spiritual body of Christ, and we are to treat each other with reverence and concern.
verse 29

4. We can bring judgement on ourselves by violating this – we are to understand that it’s God’s discipline to keep us from being condemned with the world of unbelievers. verses 29-32

Hebrews 12:7-11

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” True Love
Mark 12:28-34

Main Point
True Love is to Love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, and love our neighbor as ourselves.

Deuteronomy 6:4,5 Love (awhab) = deep affection, (agape) = unconditional commitment.

1. Is the Lord your God?!!

Joshua 24:14-15

John 5:24-27; 8:23-24

2. To love the Lord means to love Him with everything!

Heart (lebawb) = inner being, center of understanding.
Soul (nephesh) = life, vitality
Mind (dianoia) = deep understanding
Strength (meh-ode) = vehemence, fervancy

= our entire being!

3. Love our neighbor as ourselves. verse 31

We must first love ourselves properly – with the Love God pours into us, which gives us a right account of ourselves.

Philippians 2:1-4 Look to the interests of others!