Series: Pray This Way Title: Hallowed Name Text: Matthew 6:9-13 Today’s Takeaway – Make the hallowing of God’s name your first priority in prayer 1. What is this petition requesting? 2. Why should this petition be first? 3. How does God hallow His name? 4. How can we hallow His name? May the starting point…
Series: God-Shaped Parenting Title: A God-Centered Home Text: Matthew 22:37-38 Today’s Task – How do I build a God-centered home? 1. Imitate the God-centeredness of God 2. Fill your home with family prayer 3. Gather around the Bible together at home 4. Make the mission of God the mission of your home 5. Prioritize highly…
Title: A Defining Moment Text: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19 Today’s Task – What did Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem define for us about Him? 1. Jesus is the long-awaited king 2. Jesus is worthy of all of our praise 3. Jesus is the redeemer of all creation Has Jesus triumphantly entered…
Series: After God’s Own Heart Title: Spread Outside the Walls Text: Matthew 13:33 Today’s Takeaway – To be a church after God’s own heart, we must spread outside the walls of this building into every aspect of our community 1. Realize that the church is not a building 2. Capitalize on the channels of influence…
Title: The Pathway to Greatness Text: Matthew 20:20-28 S – Show godly motives E – Embrace hardship R – Reject worldly ideas V – Value the role of servant E – Emulate Jesus May we all come to be great by being great servants to others, especially these newly ordained deacons!
Title: Not All Heroes Wear Capes Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Today’s Takeaway – Refuse to underestimate Jesus! 1. Jesus is more than a prophet; He’s God in the flesh 2. Jesus wants to rule more than Israel; He wants to rule the world, including your heart 3. Jesus is more than a political savior; He wants to…
Series: The Bearer of Good News Title: Now Go Win the War Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Today’s Takeaway – Aim in your evangelism to make disciples, not just converts 1. What is the difference between a convert and a disciple? 2. Why are we so tempted to focus way more on conversion? 3. How are we…
Series: Let Him Hear Title: Settling Accounts Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Tonight’s Truth: God will hold you accountable to make the most of what He has entrusted to you 1. Realize that everything you have is on loan from God 2. Ready yourself to be called to account at any moment 3. Rejoice that God’s expectations…
Series: Let Him Hear Title: Wedding RSVP Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Tonight’s BIG QUESTION – How will you respond to God inviting you to the kingdom of heaven? 1. Realize what you are being invited to 2. Stop making lame excuses 3. Go in and take your place in the kingdom of heaven 4. Bear the…
Series: Authentic Inconsistency Title: The Ironic Kingdom Text: Matthew 19:16-30 Today’s Truth – Leaving everything to follow Jesus is never a net loss 1. There is a cost to following Jesus 2. Your idols will influence you see the cost as too high 3. Following Jesus brings limitless reward 4. God’s grace makes it possible to…