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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!

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Do You Believe the Scriptures?
Matthew 22:29-32
Main Point:
If you will know and believe the , you will have the revelation of God’s truth, and the power of God in your life!

Verse 29-32 Jesus stands clearly on the Scriptures!

John 10:35 “…the scripture cannot be broken.”

1. The Scriptures/Word is alive with ___________________
because God has spoken it forth from His mouth. verse 29

Isaiah 55:8-11

Hebrews 4:12

2. We must be disciples that His Scriptures/Word!

II Timothy 3:16-17

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Called to Obedience
Romans 1:1-7
Main Point:
God calls us to belong to Jesus, and to in obedience so that grace is seen in us!

1. We’re to belong to Jesus. verse 6

Paul was called – (kaleo) = _____________________

And so thru the preaching of this Gospel we also are ‘called’ – verse 6 – called by God to belong to Jesus

*Belong to Jesus – We are His and He is ours! Colossians 3:3 “For you died and your life is hidden in Christ with God.” Romans 8:17 “…Heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ.”

2. We are called to live out our faith in . verse 5

Obey = __________________________________________

John 14:15; I John 2:3-6; I John 5:2-3

3. We are to live out our faith through the given us.
verse 5

Grace (charis) = .

Romans 5:1-2

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

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Where is the Power of God?
Romans 1:16-17

Main Point:
Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ God has given us the power of salvation, and righteousness through faith.

1. What is the Gospel? Jesus Christ, God’s Son, gave his life as a sacrifice, and shed his blood as an atonement for our sins, and was raised from the dead, raised to life for our justification.

2. We must not be ashamed of this Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God for salvation!

Paul is not ashamed of this Gospel of Jesus Christ!

3. The power of the Gospel saves us!

*‘It is the power of God for salvation’ v.16 = ‘sodzo’ = saved fully, wholly – saved from the penalty of sin, the power of sin, and ultimately the presence of sin.

Thru the Gospel we are saved from the penalty of sin and we are justified by faith (chps 1-5).

‘Faith’ = conviction as true, believing so that I am convinced, and rely upon it.

‘Righteous’ = being right with, acceptable to God – in relationship and moral character.