​Solus Christus
I. Intro Big Idea: Finding our lives in Christ alone means we have life to the full. Hebrews 1:1-4
II. No Other Name
A. Salvation in Christ alone means complete acceptance. Genesis 3:15, 12:3; Isaiah 49:16; John 14:6-7; Romans 5:15-17; Acts 4:11-12; Revelation 21:27
III. He Saved Us
A. Salvation in Christ alone frees us from empty religion. 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:12-13; Titus 3:5; Hebrews 10:1-10
IV. Belong to Christ
A. Salvation in Christ alone results in genuine unity. Romans 3:22-24; Galatians 3:26-29
V. Eternal Life
​A. Know the One God sent. John 3:16-21, 17:3

The Next Step Life Group Follow Up
§ Finish this sentence: I feel happy when…
§ If you were to give a shortened version of Sunday’s message, what would you make sure to focus on?
§ If someone asked you who Jesus is, what would you say?
§ Why is it important to remember that Jesus is God? What Scriptures would you use to support that truth?
§ How has God’s acceptance of you in Christ shaped your life?
§ How can Christ deliver us from empty religion?
§ What’s a way that putting Christ first can lead to unity?
§ What’s a specific thing our group can do to make Jesus known?
§ Pray for your group and each other that you may grow in Christ.

I. Intro Big Idea: We’re saved by faith alone, which is not alone.
II. Saved by Faith
A. Salvation by faith alone delivers. Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11-13
III. Faith Empowers
A. Faith alone justifies and sanctifies us before God. Romans 3:21-31; Ephesians 2:8-10; Hebrews 10:14
VI. Faith and Works
A. James and Paul agree. James 1:16-18, 2:14-26; Hebrews 11:1-40
V. Walk by Faith
A. Find rest in God’s work in us. Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 4:5-8; Galatians 2:16

The Next Step Life Group Follow Up
§ What’s something you enjoy about spring?
§ What’s something you hope we talk about as a group regarding Sunday’s message?
§ Finish this sentence: Christians live by works instead of by faith when they…
§ Why is it important to have faith in Christ alone?
§ How can living by faith make us holy, or more like Jesus?
§ How can living by faith cause us to grow as witnesses for Christ?
§ What’s a specific way you’d like to grow in faith (could be a change of beliefs, attitudes, words, or actions) with God’s help?


§ Who’s someone you can share with about what you learned or relearned about living by faith alone? Pray for that person.

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​Sola Gratia
I. Intro A. Big Idea: Grace is the gift of God’s perfect love, experienced as His saving help.
II. But Because…
1. Common grace. Matthew 5:44-45; Romans 1:20, 3:23
2. Justifying grace. Romans 11:6, 3:21-24; Galatians 5:4
3. Sanctifying grace. Acts 20:32; Titus 2:11-13
4. Persevering grace. John 3:16; Romans 5:1-3, 8:38-39; 1 John 2:19
5. Serving grace. Ephesians 2:8-10
III. Now Crown
A. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit desire us to know grace upon grace. John 1:16-17; Hebrews 2:9
B. Dwell in grace. Colossians 3:12-14

The Next Step Life Group Follow Up
§ What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “grace”?

§ Anything from Sunday’s message on Sola Gratia (Grace Alone) you found challenging, encouraging, or confusing?
§ What’s a way that you think people misunderstand grace?
§ In what ways can responding to God’s grace to us in Christ be difficult for you?
§ How have you experienced God’s undeserved love and help lately?
§ What’s a specific way our church can share God’s grace with our neighbors?
§ How can you respond to what you’ve learn, or relearned, about God’s grace? Pray for each other.

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​Sola Scriptura
I. Intro
Big Idea: God has given us His Word so that we can know and glorify Him.
II. Inspired
A. The Bible is from God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Peter 1:19-21
III. Unbroken
A. The Bible is consistent. John 10:35b; 1 Corinthians 14:36-37; 2 Peter 3:16; 2.
IV. In These Days
A. The Bible proclaims Christ our Savior. John 17:17; Luke 24:25-27; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 1:1-3
V. Build Wisely
​A. Abide in God’s Word. Matthew 7:24-29; Colossians 3:15-17

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
§ What’s one of your favorite passages or stories in Scripture? Why is it meaningful?
§ What’s something from Sunday’s message you found important, meaningful, or confusing?
§ Read 2 Peter 1:19-21 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17. What difference does it make that the Bible is inspired by God?
§ How can we know the Bible is trustworthy?
§ What’s something you’ve read in the Bible about Jesus lately that’s challenged or encouraged you?
§ How can reading, listening to, and dwelling on the Bible change our lives?
§ Who’s someone you can share with about what you learned, or relearned, about the Bible?
§ Pray together about people you’d like to see reached with the gospel.

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I. Intro Big Idea:
Celebrating God allows us to see the magnitude of His kingdom. 1 Kings 2:1-12
II. Inspired Utterance
1. We recognize that God spoke through people. 2 Samuel 23:1; Psalm 23:1-6
2. God conveyed His exact words to us. 2 Samuel 23:2-4; Romans 6:33
3. We’re reminded of our salvation. 2 Samuel 23:5
4. We’re aware of the consequences of evil. 2 Samuel 23:6-7
5. We’re willing to take a stand. 2 Samuel 23:8-12; Matthew 5:10-12
6. We love by laying down our lives for each other. 2 Samuel 23:13-17; John 13:34-35
7. And part of that love is, trait seven: We honor each other. 2 Samuel 23:18-19; Romans 12:10
8. We act like our Leader. 2 Samuel 23:20-23; Luke 9:23; Hebrews 12:1-3
9. We must remember God remembers us. 2 Samuel 23:24-38
10. God restores. 2 Samuel 23:39
III. Now is the Day
​1. Respond to what’s revealed. Romans 10:9; 2 Corinthians 6:2
2. Have exploits in Christ! John 14:12 In John 14:12

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I. Intro
Big Idea: Our sin is great, but God’s grace is greater.
II. Incited
A. God tests us. 2 Samuel 24:1; 1 Chronicles 21:1; James 1:13-14
B. We’re accountable for all our sins. 2 Samuel 24:2-4
III. Sinned Greatly
A. Consequences for sin are not time sensitive. 2 Samuel 24:5-9
B. In His goodness, God convicts us. 2 Samuel 24:10; Psalm 139:13-14
IV. Three Options
A. David chose the Gospel option. 2 Samuel 24:11-14
B. David showed a shepherd’s heart. 2 Samuel 24:15-16; 1 Corinthians 10:11-13
V. Sacrifice
​A. Sacrifices are costly. 2 Samuel 24:18-24a
B. Sacrifice leads to restoration. 2 Samuel 24:24b-25; Psalm 51:17

A New Day!
I. Intro
Big Idea: God sent His Son to save us, completely.
II. Afraid
A. God loves us as His creation. Exodus 3:6; Psalm 49:7-15; Mathew 22:29-32; Ephesians 2:8-9
III. Dry Bones
A. God desires to revive us for His glory. Ezekiel 37:1-14
IV. In the End A. God wants us to experience physical life with Him forever. Job 19:25-27; Daniel 12:2
V. Shout for Joy
​A. Enjoy life with God now and forever! Isaiah 26:19; John 11:25-26; Ephesians 3:20

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Palm Sunday - 2023

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