One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
Ephesians 4:1-6
BIG TRUTH: Jesus designed the church for you, and Jesus designed you for the church.
I. WE HAVE A SHARED CALLING
A. We are all called first to Christ.
B. We are all called to reflect Christ’s character to one another.
C. We are all called to maintain the unity of the Spirit.
II. WE HAVE A SHARED CONFESSION
Do you love Jesus?
John 21:1-23
I. Jesus’ love compels him to address our sin
II. Jesus’ love causes him to aim at our hearts
III. Jesus’ love compassionately restores us to His mission
IV. Jesus’ love constrains us from being sidetracked by others
Being a Man Like Jesus: 3 Biblical Pictures of Manhood
Genesis 1:26-31 & 3:1-15; Titus 6:6-15; Ephesians 5:25-33
I. A MAN LIKE JESUS COURAGEOUSLY PROTECTS OTHERS
II. A MAN LIKE JESUS IS DISCIPLINED & SELF-CONTROLLED
A. A man like Jesus has strength under control
B. A man like Jesus makes war on his sinful lusts and desires
C. A man like Jesus fights for godliness above all else
III. A MAN LIKE JESUS LOVES, PROVIDES, AND BLESSES
7 Reasons God Doesn’t Love You
Romans 5:1-11
God doesn’t love you because you are able or strong
God doesn’t love you because you are godly
God doesn’t love you because you are righteous
God doesn’t love you because you are good
God doesn’t love you because you deserve his love
God doesn’t love you because you are friends
God doesn’t love you because you are at peace
Created in His Image
Genesis 1:26
God created man in His image
Sin corrupted the image of God in man
Jesus redeems the image of God in man
God Will Judge
1 Samuel 24:1-22
I. A PROVIDENTIAL TEST
A. A Test of Conscience & Conviction
B. A Test of Courage & Command
II. A PLEA FOR JUSTICE
III. THE PROMISE OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
David’s relationship with the Lord is intensely personal.
David’s relationship with the Lord is immediately practical.
David’s relationship with the Lord brings incredible peace.
Unexpected Provision
1 Samuel 23:1-29
I. UNEXPECTED SAVIOR FOR KEILAH
II. UNEXPECTED STRENGTH FROM JONATHAN
III. UNEXPECTED SEDITION FROM ZIPH
IV. UNEXPECTED SALVATION THROUGH THE PHILISTINES
A Tale of Two Kings
1 Samuel 22:6-23
I. The Insecurity of a Worldly King
II. The Injustice of a Wicked Trial
III. The Truthful Response of an Innocent Man
IV. An Unjust Verdict from an Ungodly Judge
V. God’s Providence & a Responsible King
Implications:
Be very careful what you desire and ask for.
Disbelieving and disobeying God’s word leads to ruin.
All of God’s enemies will ultimately prove the truthfulness of his word.
Learning to Lament
Psalm 56:1-13
I. INTENTIONALLY TURN YOUR HEART TO GOD
II. HONESTLY BRING YOUR COMPLAINT AND SORROW
III. ASK FOR GOD TO RESPOND IN LIGHT OF HIS PROMISES
IV. FACE YOUR FEAR AND SORROW IN FAITH
V. CHOOSE TO WORSHIP EVEN IN YOUR PAIN
Compelled by Christ
2 Corinthians 5:11-15
I. THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST PROVES THE REALITY OF GOD’S JUDGMENT
A. The reality God’s judgment produces a rightful fear for those outside of Christ.
B. The reality of God’s judgment calls for an urgent and compassionate offer of the gospel.
C. The reality of God’s judgment frees believers from the fear of others.
II. THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST COMPELS NORMAL CHRISTIAN LIVING
A. Jesus is the only Savior of the spiritually dead.
B. Jesus is the only Lord of the spiritually alive.
Desperation
1 Samuel 21:1-22:5
I. GOD’S PROVISION IN DESPERATION
II. GOD’S PRAISE IN DESPERATION
III. GOD’S PROVIDENCE IN DESPERATION
A. Providence & Preparation
B. Providence & Preservation
IV. GOD’S PROTECTION IN DESPERATION
Covenant Security
1 Samuel 20:1-42
I. THE COVENANT PROVIDES SECURITY IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY
II. THE COVENANT PRODUCES UNBELIEVABLE FAITHFULNESS
A. Jonathan will faithfully share the truth with David.
B. Jonathan will faithfully send David away in safety.
C. Jonathan will faithfully side with David over his own family’s dynasty.
III. THE COVENANT PRICE IS UNCONDITIONAL COMMITMENT
IV. THE COVENANT PROMISES UNLIMITED PEACE IN THE MIDST OF CONFLICT
God’s Word, God’s Spirit, & God’s Deliverance
1 Samuel 19:1-23
I. JONATHAN DEFENDS DAVID PERSONALLY AND PURPOSEFULLY
II. DAVID DODGES ANOTHER SPEAR
III. MICHAL DELAYS FOR DAVID
IV. SAMUEL DEPENDS ON GOD’S SPIRIT TO DELIVER DAVID
God’s deliverance is instructive
God’s deliverance is inspiring
God’s deliverance is ironic
Adapted from Lord, Change My Attitude by James MacDonald & Barb Peil; Lifeway Press
The Worshipful Home
Deuteronomy 6:5-7
The Bible commands us to worship God every day.
The Bible commands us to worship God in our homes.
In order to train up our children.
In Every home.
God is worthy.
God’s Presence, Protection, & Blessing
1 Samuel 18:1-30
I. DAVID’S ELEVATION AT THE ROYAL COURT
II. SAUL’S GROWING JEALOUSY AND HOSTILITY TOWARD DAVID
III. GOD’S CONTINUAL PRESENCE AND PROTECTION OF DAVID
IV. GOD’S CONTINUAL BLESSING OF DAVID
