SERMONS"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." -- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 |
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Riches
Romans 2:1-16 I. Intro Big Idea: God’s judgement is a good thing. II. Contempt A. Knowing God’s Law should make us less judgmental, and humbler! Roman 1:18; 2:1-3 B. Judging others shows we take grace for granted. Romans 2:4 III. No Favoritism A. A good judge is just. Romans 2:5-7 B. No one gets away with anything. Romans 2:8-11; 2 Corinthians 5:10 IV. Declaration A. God’s truth is self-evident. Psalm 15:4; Romans 2:12-15 B. If we believe, we will never be put to shame. Mark 7:20-22; Romans 2:16,10:11; Ephesians 2:8-9 V. Repent and Be Baptized A. Turn to Christ as your Judge. Acts 2:38-39; 1 Corinthians 4:2-4 B. Proclaim Christ’s riches. Acts 2:38-39; James 2:12 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Wrath
Romans 1:18-32 I. Intro Big Idea: We either suppress or rejoice in the truth. Psalm 11:5; Matthew 5:45; 1 Timothy 2:3-4 II. Suppressing the Truth A. People suppress the truth by living like there is no God. Romans 1:18-19 B. We have seen and understand that God exists. Psalm 14:1; Romans 1:20 III. Futile and Degrading A. The real issue is accountability. Romans 1:21-23 B. There’s a pattern to being turned over to God’s wrath. Romans 1:24-25 IV. Sinful Desires A. Experiencing God’s wrath is the natural consequences of pursuing life on our terms. Romans 1:26-27 B. Condoning sin celebrates death. Romans 1:28-32 V. Listen and Follow A. Deliverance begins by trusting God. Psalm 81:11-14 B. We can walk together in the light. John 8:1-11; 1 John 1:5-7 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Living
Romans 1:8-17 I. Intro Big Idea: We can live unashamed lives. II. At All Times A. We tend to compartmentalize. Romans 1:8 B. Paul knew God heard his prayers. Romans 1:9-10 III. Mutual Encouragement A. We never stop needing to trust. Romans 1:11-12 B. The gospel draws us out of isolation. Romans 1:13 IV. Obligated and Eager A. The gospel makes us gracious. Romans 1:14; James 1:19-27 B. Grace makes us eager to engage in gospeling. Romans 1:15 V. The Power of God A. Humble yourself. Romans 1:16 B. Trust in God’s grace, for His glory. Romans 1:17 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Appointed
Romans 1:1-7 I. Intro Big Idea: We can live for God’s glory together by experiencing His grace. II. Called A. Paul saw himself as a slave. Romans 1:1 B. Paul represented Christ’s interests, not his own. Romans 1:1 III. The Gospel A. Jesus is the greatest King offering the greatest gift. Romans 1:2-3 B. The gospel is something God accomplished. Psalm 49:7-9; Romans 1:4 IV. Belong A. Christianity is a way of life that’s all about death. Romans 1:5; 1 John 4:19 B. We’ve been called to belong. Romans 1:6 V. Holy People A. Pray for the faith to make God’s glory the goal of your life. Romans 1:7 B. Our life of faith invites others to obedient trust in Christ. Romans 1:7 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Pure
James 1:19-27 Discussion:
Application:
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Pure James 1:19-27 Discussion:
Application:
Appointed Romans 1:1-7 I. Intro Big Idea: We can live for God’s glory together by experiencing His grace. II. Called A. Paul saw himself as a slave. Romans 1:1 B. Paul represented Christ’s interests, not his own. Romans 1:1 III. The Gospel A. Jesus is the greatest King offering the greatest gift. Romans 1:2-3 B. The gospel is something God accomplished. Psalm 49:7-9; Romans 1:4 IV. Belong A. Christianity is a way of life that’s all about death. Romans 1:5; 1 John 4:19 B. We’ve been called to belong. Romans 1:6 V. Holy People A. Pray for the faith to make God’s glory the goal of your life. Romans 1:7 B. Our life of faith invites others to obedient trust in Christ. Romans 1:7 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Living Romans 1:8-17 I. Intro Big Idea: We can live unashamed lives. II. At All Times A. We tend to compartmentalize. Romans 1:8 B. Paul knew God heard his prayers. Romans 1:9-10 III. Mutual Encouragement A. We never stop needing to trust. Romans 1:11-12 B. The gospel draws us out of isolation. Romans 1:13 IV. Obligated and Eager A. The gospel makes us gracious. Romans 1:14; James 1:19-27 B. Grace makes us eager to engage in gospeling. Romans 1:15 V. The Power of God A. Humble yourself. Romans 1:16 B. Trust in God’s grace, for His glory. Romans 1:17 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Wrath Romans 1:18-32 I. Intro Big Idea: We either suppress or rejoice in the truth. Psalm 11:5; Matthew 5:45; 1 Timothy 2:3-4 II. Suppressing the Truth A. People suppress the truth by living like there is no God. Romans 1:18-19 B. We have seen and understand that God exists. Psalm 14:1; Romans 1:20 III. Futile and Degrading A. The real issue is accountability. Romans 1:21-23 B. There’s a pattern to being turned over to God’s wrath. Romans 1:24-25 IV. Sinful Desires A. Experiencing God’s wrath is the natural consequences of pursuing life on our terms. Romans 1:26-27 B. Condoning sin celebrates death. Romans 1:28-32 V. Listen and Follow A. Deliverance begins by trusting God. Psalm 81:11-14 B. We can walk together in the light. John 8:1-11; 1 John 1:5-7 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Riches Romans 2:1-16 I. Intro Big Idea: God’s judgement is a good thing. II. Contempt A. Knowing God’s Law should make us less judgmental, and humbler! Roman 1:18; 2:1-3 B. Judging others shows we take grace for granted. Romans 2:4 III. No Favoritism A. A good judge is just. Romans 2:5-7 B. No one gets away with anything. Romans 2:8-11; 2 Corinthians 5:10 IV. Declaration A. God’s truth is self-evident. Psalm 15:4; Romans 2:12-15 B. If we believe, we will never be put to shame. Mark 7:20-22; Romans 2:16,10:11; Ephesians 2:8-9 V. Repent and Be Baptized A. Turn to Christ as your Judge. Acts 2:38-39; 1 Corinthians 4:2-4 B. Proclaim Christ’s riches. Acts 2:38-39; James 2:12 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
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