The Story : Sin and Exile
The great dilemma in the Christmas story surrounds the problem of sin, which produces our exile from God, His purposes, and His blessing.
Genesis 3:23-24
The Story : Creation and Blessing
The story begins with creation and God’s blessing, which were given to us as His image, and were intended to be multiplied throughout life.
John 1:1-3
Thankful
Believers are called to be thankful, establishing practices of gratitude in all circumstances.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Series Outline for All In
In this series we are examining what the Bible teaches about being a disciple of Jesus, and how Biblical discipleship often clashes with the lifestyle of the American Dream.
All In: The Church On Mission
The church is empowered by the Spirit for our mission of testifying to Jesus and the Gospel, both locally and around the world.
Acts 1:8
All In: The Church As Community
Those who have been reconciled to God by Christ are called to a life of community to help them hold unswervingly to the faith in this fallen world.
Hebrews 10:19-25
All In: The Disciple and Money
Jesus calls us to resist the spirit of greed, being content, trusting God’s faithfulness rather than money, and generously
1 Timothy 6:3-10; 17-19
All In: A Life of Total Trust
The Christian life is one of faith from beginning to end, calling us to a life willing to risk for God and His kingdom.
Hebrews 11 (Hebrews 11:13-16)
All In: A Life of Total Commitment
Jesus calls each of us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him, for the only way to find true freedom, life and joy is by giving our life away for God and His kingdom.
Matthew 16:24-27
All In: Participants Not Spectators
In the New Covenant, God calls all Christians to be actively participating in works of ministry, serving others in the church and the world.
Ephesians 4:8-12
All In: The Joy of a God-Centered Life
A life that is centered on glorifying God is full of joy, because God is supremely worthy and it is why we were created.
1 Corinthians 10:31; Psalm 16:11
Guarding The Deposit Of The Faith
It is the responsibility of every Christian to know, understand, guard, and pass the faith down to the next generation of believers.
2 Timothy 1:13-14
Series Outline for Authentic
This series takes a look at the letter of 1 John, exploring authentic faith in a counterfeit world.
Authentic Assurance From The True God
Christians know that they have eternal life, that God hears their prayers, that their sins are forgiven, and that they are protected by Christ because they know the One True God.
1 John 5:13-21
The Authentic Testimony of God
God has testified that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and only those who believe in Him have life.
1 John 5:6-12
Authentic Faith
Authentic faith is rooted in regeneration and is displayed in an orthodox faith and in a willing, joyful life of obedience to God’s commands that overcomes the world.
1 John 5:1-5
The Path of Authentic Love
Authentic love is based on the nature of the Trinity, revealed in Christ’s death, completed when Christian’s love one another, and gives confidence as we face the day of judgment.
1 John 4:7-21
Authentic Spirit of God
The mark of the Authentic Spirit of God is a biblical confession of Jesus Christ, and those indwelt by the Spirit of God overcome false spirits and confess the Jesus revealed in Scripture.
1 John 4:1-6
Authentic Brotherly Love
Christians must walk in authentic brotherly love, following the example of Christ in their actions, which produces assurance before God.
1 John 3:11-24
Authentic Regeneration and Its Effects
Christians have been regenerated, given a new nature, so that they can not embrace a Satanic life of lawlessness and sin.
1 John 3:4-10
An Authentic Eschatology
An authentic eschatology does not promote speculation about signs, but rather an eager hope for the completion of our salvation that is fueled by purifying ourselves from the practice of sin now.
1 John 2:28-3:3
All Things New
Our God is One Who renews and restores that which has been broken and marred by sin, and Who proclaims “I make all things new!”
Revelation 21:1-5
Authentic Faith and the Antichrist
Authentic faith does not follow antichrists – counterfeit teachers – but remains firm in Christ through the anointing of the Spirit and the apostolic teaching of Scripture.
1 John 2:18-27
Authentic Faith In A World Of Illusion
We must resist this fallen world, remembering that authentic, eternal life and joy Is found in God, not in this fading evil order of illusion that is passing away.
1 John 2:15-17
Our Authentic Inheritance in Christ
All Christians enjoy the forgiveness of sins, know God, and have overcome Satan.
1 John 2:12-14