2019 April Sermons

• 04/07/19
• 04/14/19
• 04/21/19
• 04/28/19

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Sincere 
Romans 12:9-21

I. Intro
Big Idea: We can overcome evil because Christ is good.

II. Sincere
A. God transforms passions. Romans 12:9-11; 2 Corinthians 5:17
B. Welcome strangers. Genesis 12:1-3; Romans 12:12-13

III. Associate
A. Isolation doesn’t lead to holiness. Romans 12:14-15
B. Jesus decided to associate with you. Romans 12:16

IV. Be Careful
A. Peace is possible. Jeremiah 6:14; Romans 8:1; 12:17-18
B. Trust the Judge. Romans 12:19

V. Contrary
A. Retaliate with grace. Romans 12:20
B. Be an overcomer. Jeremiah 29:7; Romans 12:21

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s something you enjoy about spring?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• Why do you think Paul spent the first eleven chapters of Romans (which is mostly about theology) preparing us for the last four chapters (which is mostly about how to live out our faith)?
• What are some benefits you’ve experienced from Christian friendships?
• What are ways people isolate themselves?
• What helps you experience God’s peace amid trials?
• How can showing grace to people change their lives? Any examples?
• Who’s someone you’d like to see experience God’s mercy? Pray for them and one another.

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Fearless 
Romans 13:1-7

I. Intro
Big Idea: Perfect love drives out fear. 1 John 4:18

II. Established
A. God is in control. Romans 13:1
B. God uses governments for His purposes. Romans 13:2

III. Authority
A. Submission makes an impression. Daniel 3:1-30; Romans 13:3
B. Authorities cause us to esteem grace. Romans 13:4

IV. Submit
A. Submission makes us holy. Romans 13:5
B. Submission demonstrates trust in Christ. Isaiah 53:7; Romans 13:6
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V. Give
​A. Much is asked. Luke 12:48; Romans 13:7
B. Service reflects the gospel. Matthew 6:33

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s something you’d like to see change in our nation?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• How does our government benefit the spread of the gospel?
• What’s the difference between submission (or compliance) and obedience?
• How does submission to our government demonstrate our trust in God?
• Why is prayer for our country or community better than complaining about them?
• What’s a way we can serve our local government, law enforcement, or schools?
• What’s a specific way you can apply Romans 13:1-7? Pray for one another.

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Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:1-11

I. Intro
Big Idea: The resurrection proves God loves us. 1 John 4:8

II. To Remind
A. We get love wrong. 1 Corinthians 15:1
B. God’s love saves. 1 Corinthians 15:2

III. First Importance
A. God’s love was planned. Psalm 22:14-16; Isaiah 53:3-6; 1 Corinthians 15:3
B. God’s love changes everything. Psalm 16:9-11; Matthew 12:40; 1 Corinthians 15:4

IV. He Appeared
A. God’s love was witnessed. Mark 3:21; John 19:34; 1 Corinthians 15:5-7
B. God’s love is underserved. 1 Corinthians 15:8-9
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V. Grace
A. God’s love moves us. 1 Corinthians 15:10; 1 John 4:19.
B. God’s love must be trusted. 1 Corinthians 15:11

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What were the lows and highs of your Easter celebration?
• If you were telling a friend, who didn’t know anything about Christianity, why the resurrection is important what would you tell him or her?
• What’s a reason to believe in the resurrection that you find compelling?
• Why, in 1 Corinthians 15:8, did Paul described himself as one “abnormally born”?
• How has God’s grace inspired you to persevere in faith lately?

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​Indebted
Romans 13:8-14

I. Intro
​Big Idea: Because of Christ’s mercy, we owe everyone a debt of love.

II. Fulfilled 
A. We’re to exhibit love in all relationships. Romans 13:7-8
B. Love exceeds the law. Romans 13:8

III. One Command 
A. Christ’s commands involve our whole self. Romans 13:9
B. We can obey Christ’s royal law. Romans 13:10; James 2:8; 1 John 1:5-7

IV. Wake Up 
A. Christ causes us to wake up! Romans 13:11; Ephesians 5:13-15
B. Our time is short. Romans 8:1; 13:11

V. Clothed 
A. We have a choice about how we dress. Romans 13:12-13
B. We must put aside destructive patterns, and put on Christ. Romans 13:14

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s one of your favorite articles of clothing?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• Do you think we live in a forgiving society? Why or why not?
• How do American Christians take Christ’s calling to follow Him to lightly?
• How can living knowing “our salvation is near” change the way we live?
• What’s something Jesus has helped you “put aside”?
• How do we clothe ourselves in Christ?
• What’s something – an attitude or action – you need to put on to better reflect Christ? Pray for one another.

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