Authentic Love
Authentic love is rooted in the character of God, displayed in the life and death of Christ, described in God’s Law, and is an essential trait of the obedient Christian life.
2 John 1-6
Blessed to be a Blessing
All Christians are blessed by God to be a blessing to others.
Luke 5:1-11
The Resurrection Changes Everything!
The physical resurrection of Jesus from the dead changes everything, and His followers gather each week to remember His resurrection and then take the Good News forth to everyone.
John 20:19–29
Stand – Our Warfare With the Enemy
Every Christian is called to draw upon the strength of Christ to take a stand against Satan and his kingdom, praying for the spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God.
Ephesians 6:10-20
Walk – Our Life In the World
Every Christian is called to draw upon the power and blessing of being seated with Christ to enable them to develop a lifestyle that follows the biblical pattern for disciples.
Ephesians 2:8-10, Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 4:17-24
Sit – Our Position in Christ
Every Christian is seated with Christ in heaven at God’s right hand and this reality is the basis and power for the whole Christian life.
Ephesians 1:15-23; 2:4-7 (ESV)
Grounded
Christians are called to be grounded in a Christ-centered identity as they experience the ups and downs of life.
1 Peter 2:9-10
Our Instruction Manual: The Bible
Question 2: Where do we learn how to glorify God and enjoy Him forever?
Answer: In His Word, the Bible.
2 Timothy 3:14-17
Guarding the Heart
The key to godly character and a life blessed by God is carefully guarding our hearts because the state of the heart determines actions and character.
Proverbs 4:20-27
Faith From Seeing Christ
Understanding the first appearance of Christ which has provided our salvation and waiting for His second appearance provides hope and motivation to perform good works.
Titus 2:11-15
The Importance of Forgiving One Another
Christians are called to be kind, forgiving one another in the same way God has forgiven us.
Ephesians 4:32
Enduring To Victory
Spiritual warfare is a lifelong battle, and we must draw strength from Jesus so that we do not grow weary but endure until final victory.
Hebrews 12:1-3
Our Enemies – The World, the Flesh, the Devil
Our enemies in spiritual warfare are Satan, the fallen world, and our sinful nature, and we must resist their attacks and overcome them.
Ephesians 2:1-3; 1 Timothy 6:12
The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare
We must learn to use the weapons of God’s Word, prayer, worship, and fellowship to demolish Satan’s strongholds in us and others.
2 Corinthians 10:3-6
Engaging in Spiritual Warfare
Our strategy in spiritual warfare is to draw near to God, be alert for the attacks of Satan, and stand against, resist, and attack his works.
Ephesians 6:10-20; 1 Peter 5:6-9; James 4:7-10
Equipped for Spiritual Warfare
Through Christ and the Gospel God has equipped us with everything we need for spiritual warfare as we draw our strength from Him.
Ephesians 6:10–20
Understanding Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual warfare is Satan’s ongoing war against God, His purposes, and His people, and every Christian and church is part of this warfare.
Ephesians 6:10-20
True Freedom
True freedom – the ability to live as God created us – is found only in Christ.
John 8:31-36
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: 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
The Authentic Christian In Action
Authentic Christian faith is seen not in the claim to know God, but in the fruit of faith – obeying God’s commands, walking as Jesus did, and loving other Christians.
1 John 2:3-11
Series Outline for Less Is More
This four-week series was taught to prepare for Lent in 2015. It takes a look at the paradox that doing and having less can actually lead to a life that is more fulfilling, focused on what is most important.
Less Is More – Lent
Lent is patterned after Jesus’ forty days in the wilderness. It is a time when we fast, pray, confess sin, and set aside distractions so we can fully seek God to be empowered by His Spirit.
Luke 4:1-2, 14
What Comfort Zone
As those saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, we are called to cast away our fear, doubt, and anxiety despite our circumstances and step out of our comfort zones and face change with confidence in God’s character and the absolute truth of His Word.
2 Corinthians 4:7-12