2018 November Sermons

• 11/04/18
• 11/11/18
• 11/18/18
• 11/25/18

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​Promised
Romans 4:13-25

I. Intro
Big Idea: Justification empowers personal faith that overcomes.

II. Received
A. God’s promises must be received by faith. Genesis 1:22, 15:4; Romans 4:13; 1 Corinthians 7:1-16
B. Depending on the law makes faith worthless. Romans 4:14

III. Guaranteed
A. God always keeps His promises. Romans 4:15-16
B. God brings life out of nothing. Romans 4:17

IV. Good as Dead
A. Abraham trusted God even when his situation seemed hopeless. Genesis 15:5, 17:5; Romans 4:18-19
B. Abraham’s faith glorified God. Genesis 16:1-15; Romans 4:20-21

V. Believe
A. We must trust in a Person. John 17:3; Romans 4:22-24
B. Our perseverance testifies to God’s faithfulness. Romans 4:25

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s one of your most treasured memories?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• What’s a way Christians sometimes misunderstand God’s promises?
• What’s a specific way you’ve experienced Jesus keeping His promises to you?
• How does our sin affect the way we experience God’s blessings?
• How can our unity because of Christ’s justification bring glory to Him in our world?
• What’s something you need God’s help to persevere in right now? Pray for one another.

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​With God 
Romans 5:1-11

I. Intro
A. Big Idea: In Christ we have full access to God. Psalm 55:19

II. Peace
A. We can face God with peace. John 1:1; Acts 10:36; Romans 5:1
B. God empowers us to stand. Psalm 1:5; Luke 5:1-9; Romans 5:2; Ephesians 3:12

III. Not Ashamed
A. In Christ we have direction. Romans 5:3-4
B. God does not withhold His affection. Psalm 27:10; Romans 5:5

IV. For Sinners
A. God’s timing is perfect. Luke 16:26; Romans 5:6
B. God’s love is holy other. Romans 5:7-8

V. Reconciled
A. Be saved. Romans 5:9-10
B. Boast in God. Romans 5:11

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• If there was one thing you could change about yourself, what would you change?
• What was something from Sunday’s message you found important, meaningful, or confusing?
• Ever try to muster up peace? How does that go?
• How can prayer help us face adversity? Any personal examples?
• What’s a specific way your hope in Christ has changed your character?
• Why is being broken a good thing?
• What’s a way we can boast in God to people who don’t yet know Him?
• What belief, attitude, or action do you need to change based on Romans 5:1-11? Pray for one another.

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In Christ 
Romans 5:12-21

I. Intro
Big Idea: We are either in Adam or in Christ.

II. Our Account
A. We all face the death penalty. Romans 5:12
B. We’re born lawbreakers. Romans 5:13-14

III. Trespass and Grace
A. God doesn’t give us what we deserve. Matthew 3:15; Romans 5:15-16; Philippians 2:5-11
B. We’re either under judgement, or reign with Christ. Romans 5:17

IV. One Man
A. Right standing before God comes by faith in Christ alone! Romans 5:18
B. Jesus offers His works. Romans 5:19; 1 Corinthians 10:13

V. Increase
A. Trust the Word of God. Romans 5:20-21
B. Trust in the power of the gospel. Romans 1:16-17

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s something you’re looking forward to during the holidays?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• In what ways does original sin help us understand life as we know it?
• Why do you think Paul brings up original sin at this point in Romans?
• How can the reality that we reign with Christ, if we’ve trusted in Him, help us overcome our sin struggles?
• How can trusting in the power of God’s Word help us to be better witnesses for Him?
• What’s something going on in your life that you can’t fix without God’s help? Pray for one another.

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Dead or Alive
Romans 6:1-14

I. Intro
Big Idea: We can overcome what kills us by dying in Christ.

II. Any Longer
A. Grace leads to righteousness. Romans 6:1-2
B. Baptism means Identification with Christ. Romans 6:3-4

III. United
A. Unity with Christ empowers personal resurrection. Romans 6:5
B. In Christ we are not slaves to sin. Romans 6:6-7

IV. Once for All
A. We can follow Jesus. Romans 6:8; James 1:13-15
B. Death cancels all debt. Romans 6:9-10; Philippians 1:6, 2:12-13; Hebrews 10:14

V. Offer
A. Take account. Romans 6:11; 1 John 1:8
B. Be mastered by grace. Romans 6:13-14

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s something you’re looking forward to during the holidays?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• If you’ve been baptized, how has it affected your ongoing life of faith? What do you carry with you from that day?
• Why is it important to dwell on our unity with Christ in His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension?
• How is the truth that we can follow Christ good news?
• How does dwelling on our past sin affect the way we follow Jesus today?
• What’s something you’d like to be held accountable for? Pray for one another.

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