Messages

A message from the series “Galatians.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” I Want to Know Christ!
Philippians 3:7-11

New Living Translation
7. I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. 8 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.

For His sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ 9. and become one with Him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the Law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way

Main Point:
The goal of our lives is to know the Lord Jesus Christ fully and to make Him known to others!

‘Know’ (ginosko) = recognize, perceive, have intimate, experiential, first-hand knowledge of.

Do you know the Lord Jesus Christ? He knows you and wants you to know Him!

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-16

1. We consider all things in our selves a loss compared to knowing Christ Jesus as our Lord.(verses 7-8)

‘Rubbish/Garbage’ = Manure, dung!

V.9 We have a righteousness that comes by faith in Christ not from the law (our performance).

2. This gift of righteousness and the power of His resurrection causes me to desire to know Him more!
(verses 9-10)

Romans 12:1-2
Ephesians 1:19, Ephesians 3:16-19

*I must daily cultivate the presence of Jesus through the Spirit and in His Word – He calls me to set myself apart to Him more and more!

3. The fellowship of sharing in His sufferings involves daily dying to myself and giving myself away to others – sharing with them our Risen Lord!
(verse 10-11)

Mark 8:34-38
*This Gospel is the hope of the world!

A message from the series “Galatians.”

A message from the series “Galatians.”

A message from the series “Luke.” Lord Over Death!
Luke 7:11-17

Main Point:
Let us praise God and be filled with awe that Messiah Jesus is Lord even over death!

Acts 3:13-16

‘Death’ = end of earthly life – described as returning to the dust (Gen. 3:19), or like the falling and shattering of a lamp, or breaking of a water pitcher (Ecclesiastes 12:6).

1.Jesus has compassion on the widow’s dead son and raises him back to life with a command! (verses 11-15)

1 Corinthians 5:15:51-53

2.Messiah Jesus is Lord even over death, and has come to help His people!
(verse 16)

Hebrews 2:14-15

A message from the series “Galatians.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Chosen to Bear Fruit!
John 15:1-17

Main Point: Messiah Jesus has chosen us to bear lasting fruit, which is a transformed life of love, obedience and reaching out – He loves and impacts people through us.

Jeremiah 2:21

v.16 He chose us, we did not choose Him!

1. Remain (abide) in Christ and keep His Word remaining in us = stay connected to the true source of our life.
(verses 4-5,7,9)

v.5b Apart from me you can do nothing!

Colossians 3:16

2.We obey His commands, the greatest of which is to love one another!

(verses 9-17)

v.12 Love one another as I have loved you!

He changes us so that we ask the Father to bear fruit in us!

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Let Us Grow on to Maturity!
Hebrews 5:11-6:3

Main Point:
Messiah Jesus calls us to grow mature in our faith, therefore, we must hunger for the meat of God’s Word; by its constant use we will mature and be trained to distinguish good from evil.

Are you hungering for God’s Word?

I Peter 2:1-3
It’s Time to move to solid food!

1.We must make a commitment to move forward from elementary teachings, eat the solid food of God’s Word, building a foundation for maturity. (verses 5:13-6:1)

*Like anything, without commitment it will fall by the wayside!

‘Leave’ and ‘go on’ (commitment) = make it a priority, do it!

James 1:22-24

We need to develop an understanding of the ‘basics’ and then grow on to maturity!

2. We will mature in our faith by depending on God and practicing His Word which trains us (develops a pattern) and grows us.
(verses 5:14; 6:3)

Psalm 119:9-12
Psalm 119:97-104

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Confident of God’s Help
Hebrews 4:14-16

Main Point:
Messiah Jesus, the Son of God, is our great High Priest – He will strengthen us so we can hold firmly to our faith not only when we are doing well, but especially when we are struggling and
in need.

‘High Priest’ (v.14) = Mediator between God and people (go between).

1.Jesus is able to sympathize with our weakness because He was tempted in every way, just as we are, but was without sin.
(v.15)

Matthew 4:1-11 *His Temptation

Mark 3:20-21 *Family Feud

Luke 22:39-44 *Stress that caused bleeding -Hematidrosis.

2.When we are struggling or have failed, He is there to give us mercy & grace, not condemnation – let us receive it confidently! (v.16)

II Timothy 2:11-13

A message from the series “Luke.” Am I Under Authority?
Luke 7:1-10

Main Point:
Jesus is amazed when we have a right account of ourselves, understand and have faith in His authority as Messiah.

1.The elders of the Jews had it wrong when they thought that this centurion ‘deserved’ Jesus’ healing for his servant.

Romans 7:18

The Centurion understood correctly that he did not even deserve to have Jesus come to him. (verses 6 & 7)

*This centurion put himself under Messiah Jesus’ authority – submitted!

II Corinthians 1:20

2.Jesus was amazed that this centurion (non-Jew) not only understood but was also exercising (trusting) His authority.
(verse 7)

Luke 10:18-20