Series: The Thrill of Hope Title: Hope Foretold Text: Isaiah 53:1-12 Today’s Takeaway – Hope in Christ as you look through the cradle to the cross! 1. The Christ was completely combined God and man 2. The Christ was beautifully ordinary 3. The Christ was our merciful substitute 4. The Christ received an abounding reward…
Title: #StillSovereign Text: Psalm 47 Today’s Takeaway – Rejoice and give thanks to God because He still sits sovereign on His throne 1. God has no rival 2. God controls every inch of creation 3. God has sovereignly showered us with His love May you continue to be happy in thanksgiving as long as God…
Series: Potty Mouth Title: You Kiss Your Mother with That Mouth? Text: Ephesians 4:29 Today’s Takeaway – Christian, free yourself of foul language 1. You are a new creature being conformed to God 2. You shouldn’t belittle awesome and awful biblical realities 3. Your words were meant to give grace May our words be fitting…
Series: Potty Mouth Title: I Blew My Stack Text: James 1:19-21 Today’s Task: How do I restrain my angry words? 1. Open up your ears and shut your mouth 2. Strive to rid yourself of unrighteous anger 3. Focus your righteous anger on the problem May we control our anger and harness its energy to…
Series: Potty Mouth Title: Chew Them Up & Spit Them Out Text: Galatians 5:13-15 Today’s Task: How do I give righteous criticism? 1. Understand the context 2. Ask God for courage 3. Let it come from genuine care for the person 4. Be choosy 5. Demonstrate constraint 6. Strive to be constructive But how do I…
Series: Potty Mouth Title: If I’m Lyin’, I’m Dyin’ Text: Acts 4:32-5:11 Today’s Topic: Five truths about lies 1. Lying is natural to fallen man 2. Lying to man is lying to God 3. Lying deserves death every time 4. Lying is forgiven only through Jesus 5. Lying must be put off by Christians May…
Series: Potty Mouth Title: Other People’s Business Text: Proverbs 26:20 Today’s Takeaway: When it comes to gossip, you just need to h.u.s.h. H – Humbly admit that gossip is thoroughly enticing U – Understand that gossip is thoroughly sinful S – Strive to make gossip thoroughly eradicated H – Hope in God’s grace that can…
Series: Potty Mouth Title: Big Things in Small Packages Text: James 3:1-12 Today’s Takeaway: You must take control of your tongue 1. Even though the tongue is small, it plays a big role 2. The tongue is potentially very dangerous 3. The tongue should be used for the purpose God gave it May you get…
Title: The Astounding Love of God Text: Zephaniah 3:17 Today’s Takeaway: Marvel at the astounding love of God that… 1. Reaches out far to bring you into close relationship with Him 2. Responds with appropriate discipline when you go astray 3. Restores you to a place of blessing and favor 4. Rejoices over you as…
Series: The Elephant in the Room Title: Red and Yellow, Black and White Text: Acts 17:24-26 Today’s Task – How do I live out a biblical worldview on race? 1. Reject the lie of different human races 2. Understand where racism comes from 3. Identify yourself foremost with Christ 4. Work for biblical ethnic reconciliation 5. Rejoice…