Series Outline for Christ Our Hope in Life and Death
Christian hope rests not in circumstances but in Christ himself—a hope that sustains us through joy and sorrow, life and death, and into eternity.
Christ Our Hope of Glory
Christians live with confident hope as they look forward to Christ’s return: present suffering will pass, all things will be renewed, and we will share in Christ’s glory forever.
Romans 8:18-25
Christ Our Hope in Death
Christian hope, anchored in Christ Himself, defeats death by guaranteeing believers an uninterrupted union with Jesus – from death, through resurrection, and into eternal life.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Christ Our Hope in Times of Despair
In times of despair, Christians sustain hope in God by remembering His past faithfulness, experiencing His Presence through the means of grace He has given us, and anticipating His promised deliverance.
Psalms 42-43
Christ Our Hope in Life
Christians have a firm foundation for hope each day because of God’s character, His sovereignty, and the return of Jesus to make all things new.
Psalm 118:24
Christ Our Hope
Christian hope ultimately rests not in circumstances, human abilities or righteousness, power, technology, wealth, or leaders, but in Christ Himself.
1 Timothy 1:1; Romans 15:13
What is Freedom?
Freedom is the ability to live in accord with human nature as created by God, which was marred by sin but is restored in Christ and revealed in Scripture.
John 8:31-36
Series Outline for Rooted – A Flourishing Christian Life
Christians flourish in Christ as they are deeply rooted in the soil of God’s grace and grow by loving God, connecting in vital relationships with other believers, serving in the local church, and reaching the world with the Gospel.
Rooted – Reach the World
Christians are rooted in God’s grace and flourish as they are engaged in reaching the world, both locally and internationally, with the Gospel so that others may hear and respond to the Gospel.
Colossians 2:6-7; Matthew 28:19-20
Rooted in the Gospel of Grace
Christians are rooted in Christ through the gospel to flourish in their Christian life.
Colossians 2:6-7, 2 Timothy 2:1-2
Series Outline for Biblical Eldership
An elder is one of a plurality of biblically qualified men who jointly
shepherd and oversee a local body of believers, feeding, protecting, and
equipping the church to serve God and further His Kingdom.
The Requirements for An Elder
Elders are men with godly character who put the faith into practice at home and in public, who understand the faith and are able to encourage believers in the truth and correct error.
Titus 1:5-9; 1 Timothy 3:1-7
The Role of Elders
Those who delight in the supremacy of Jesus will believe the Word of God and receive the joy of God’s deepest, richest blessing.
Luke 1:39-45
Elders – The Pastoral Leadership Team
Elders are a group of men called by God to shepherd the local church together.
Titus 1:5
Adopted By God
Question 39: Adoption is the gracious act of God in which He makes us members of His family with all of the rights, privileges, and inheritance of being His child.
Romans 8:15-17
He Has Risen!
Mark’s cryptic, unusual ending to his Gospel is a call for us to overcome fear and to share the Good news of the resurrection and the message of grace and restoration, knowing that God will accomplish His work despite our wavering faithfulness.
Text: Mark 16:1-8
Crucified, Dead, and Buried
Jesus was crucified, dead, and buried – but His cross has opened the way for people of all nations to become part of God’s people and come into the very Presence of God.
Mark 15:20-47
The Scourge, the Scorn, and the Scripture
Jesus faithfully endured scourging and scorn, strengthened by His understanding that these sufferings fulfilled the prophetic Scriptures and were according to God’s will.
Mark 15:15-32
Understanding the Cross – The Suffering Servant
Jesus, the Servant of the Lord, suffered and died in payment for our sins, but through that very suffering and the resurrection He was victorious to bring us salvation.
Mark 15:15; Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Jesus On Trial – Pilate
Pilate, the religious leaders, and the crowd worked together to wrongfully crucify Jesus in the place of a wicked man. This act mirrors the Gospel – we are freed from the punishment we deserve because Christ willingly takes our place.
Mark 15:1-15
Peter On Trial
While Jesus stands resolute and fearless in His trial, Peter crumbles under fear, denying Jesus just as Jesus had prophesied would happen. Yet, he was later restored by Jesus to a life of faithfulness.
Luke 1:39-45
Jesus On Trial – The Sanhedrin
Facing a hostile mockery of a trial, Jesus stands resolute and fearless, declaring His Divine identity as the Messiah, Son of God, Suffering Servant, and Son of Man
Mark 14:53-65
Spring Training
Spiritual health and growth require practicing spiritual rhythms – periodic seasons of stripping away some things to give greater focus to seeking God through prayer.
Luke 4:1-2, 14
The Garden of Temptation and Testing – Part 2
In the garden of Gethsemane, the disciples did not remain alert and pray, thus sealing their failure in the hour of temptation and testing.
Mark 14:27-52
The Garden of Temptation and Testing – Part 1
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was tempted to turn away from drinking the cup of wrath of God, but in His deep anguish He drew close to His Father and victoriously embraced His will.
Mark 14:27-42