October 4, 2020 Colossians 2: 16-23 Choose Christ Instead of Legalism (vv.16-17) Do Not Be Deceived by Legalistic Teachings Do Not Be Intimidated by Legalistic Teachers Choose Christ Instead of Mysticism (vv.18-19) Mystical Teachings Are Not Biblical Mystical Worship Is Not to Replace the Worship of Christ Choose Christ Instead of Asceticism (vv.18, 20-23) Rigorous […]
September 13, 2020 Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 The Supremacy of Christ is Displayed Through Suffering (v.24-25) Suffering Stewardship The Supremacy of Christ is Displayed Through Revelation (v.26-29) Mystery Revelation The Supremacy of Christ is Displayed Through Ministry (2:1-5) Christ-Centered Ministry Spiritual Growth & Spiritual Protection Benediction: 2 Timothy 4:5 (ESV) As for you, always be […]
September 6, 2020 Colossians 1: 21-23 The Supremacy of Christ is Needed in Salvation (v.21) Alienated Reconciled The Supremacy of Christ is Needed in Sanctification (v.22) Holy & Blameless God’s Righteousness The Supremacy of Christ is Needed for Steadfastness (v.23) Reliance Hope Benediction: 1 Corinthians 15:58 (ESV) Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always […]
August 30, 2020 Colossians 1: 9-14 The Supremacy of Christ in Spiritual Growth Spiritual Growth & Knowledge of His Will Spiritual Growth & Walking in a Manner Worthy of the Lord Spiritual Growth & God’s Deliverance Benediction: 1 Corinthians 1:30 (ESV) And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom […]
August 23, 2020 Colossians 1: 1-8 The Supremacy of Christ and the Truth of the Gospel The Truth of the Gospel Produces Faith The Truth of the Gospel Produces Love The Truth of the Gospel Produces Hope The Truth of the Gospel Produces Fruit Benediction: 1 Thessalonians 2: 11-12 (ESV) For you know how, like […]
August 9, 2020 Psalm 116: 1-9 Depression: Causes, Help & Hope Physical Causes Spiritual Causes Longing of the Soul Renewal and Rest for the Soul “My Help Comes from the Lord” Benediction: Psalm 121: 1-2 (ESV) I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come from? My help comes from […]
August 2, 2020 Ezra 1: 1-5 The Sovereignty of God God Keeps His Promise God Moves Hearts God Guides Human History Benediction: Numbers 23:19 (ESV) God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or […]
July 26, 2020 Mark 3: 1-6 Why Is Jesus a Controversial Figure? Confronts Motivations & Hypocrisy Confronts False Religion & Spiritual Pride Confronts Idols & Hardness of Heart Extends Grace & Mercy Benediction: Isaiah 1: 16-17 (ESV) Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes; cease to […]
July 19, 2020 Mark 2: 23-28 Why Is Jesus a Controversial Figure? Word of God over Word of Man Mercy over Judgmentalism Worship over Ritual Benediction: Mark 2: 27-28 (ESV) and he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is lord even […]
July 12, 2020 Mark 2: 18-22 Why is Jesus a Controversial Figure? Teaches He Is the Bridegroom Challenges Legalistic & False Teaching Introduces Something New Proclaims Exclusivity of New Covenant Benediction: John 15:18 (ESV) If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.