The Renewed Mind in Action
Romans 12:3-7
I. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING OURSELVES
II. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING THE CHURCH
A. Unity without uniformity
B. Diversity without discord
C. Mutuality without mistreatment
III. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GIFTS
The Renewed Mind in Action
Romans 12:3-7
I. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING OURSELVES
II. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING THE CHURCH
A. Unity without uniformity
B. Diversity without discord
C. Mutuality without mistreatment
III. A RENEWED MIND CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GIFTS
A Living Sacrifice
Romans 12:1-2
I. REMEMBER THE MERCIES OF GOD
II. PRESENT YOURSELF AS A LIVING SACRIFICE
III. BE TRANSFORMED, NOT CONFORMED
A Living Sacrifice
Romans 12:1-2
I. REMEMBER THE MERCIES OF GOD
II. PRESENT YOURSELF AS A LIVING SACRIFICE
III. BE TRANSFORMED, NOT CONFORMED
Trust Not in Princes
Psalm 146:1-10
ALL OF WHO WE ARE AND ALL OF WHAT WE HAVE AND ALL OF WHAT WE DO IS FOR THE PRAISE AND GLORY OF GOD
THEREFORE, DO NOT PUT YOUR ULTIMATE TRUST IN MEN, EVEN POWERFUL MEN
OUR ULTIMATE TRUST, HELP, AND HOPE IS GOD ALONE
Trust Not in Princes
Psalm 146:1-10
ALL OF WHO WE ARE AND ALL OF WHAT WE HAVE AND ALL OF WHAT WE DO IS FOR THE PRAISE AND GLORY OF GOD
THEREFORE, DO NOT PUT YOUR ULTIMATE TRUST IN MEN, EVEN POWERFUL MEN
OUR ULTIMATE TRUST, HELP, AND HOPE IS GOD ALONE
The Glories of Our God and King
Psalm 145:1-21
I. THE GREATNESS AND PRAISE OF OUR KING
II. THE GLORY AND POWER OF OUR KING
III. THE GOODNESS AND PROVISION OF OUR KING
The Glories of Our God and King
Psalm 145:1-21
I. THE GREATNESS AND PRAISE OF OUR KING
II. THE GLORY AND POWER OF OUR KING
III. THE GOODNESS AND PROVISION OF OUR KING
Authentic Faith Goes After Wandering Sheep
James 5:19-20
I. WE ALL FACE THE DANGER OF WANDERING FROM THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL
II. WE ALL SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BRINGING OTHERS BACK TO THE GOSPEL
Authentic Faith Goes After Wandering Sheep
James 5:19-20
I. WE ALL FACE THE DANGER OF WANDERING FROM THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL
II. WE ALL SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BRINGING OTHERS BACK TO THE GOSPEL
Authentic Faith Prays in All Circumstances
James 5:13-18
I. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL BELIEVERS
A. Suffering should lead us to prayer
B. Cheer and celebration should lead us to praise
C. Sickness should lead us to invite the prayers of our spiritual leaders
II. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF ELDERS
III. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONGREGATION
Authentic Faith Prays in All Circumstances
James 5:13-18
I. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL BELIEVERS
A. Suffering should lead us to prayer
B. Cheer and celebration should lead us to praise
C. Sickness should lead us to invite the prayers of our spiritual leaders
II. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF ELDERS
III. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONGREGATION
Authentic Faith Speaks with Integrity
James 5:12
I. JESUS IS THE ABSOLUTE STANDARD OF INTEGRITY
II. INTEGRITY IS DAMAGED BY UNNECESSARY SWEARING
III. INTEGRITY IS BUILT THROUGH THE SIMPLICITY OF TRUTHFULNESS
IV. A LACK OF INTEGRITY IN OUR SPEECH BRINGS CONDEMNATION
Authentic Faith Speaks with Integrity
James 5:12
I. JESUS IS THE ABSOLUTE STANDARD OF INTEGRITY
II. INTEGRITY IS DAMAGED BY UNNECESSARY SWEARING
III. INTEGRITY IS BUILT THROUGH THE SIMPLICITY OF TRUTHFULNESS
IV. A LACK OF INTEGRITY IN OUR SPEECH BRINGS CONDEMNATION
Walking in the Light
1 John 1:5-2:2
I. THE LIE OF DARKNESS.
II. THE LIE OF DENIAL.
III. THE LIE OF PERFECTION.
Walking in the Light
1 John 1:5-2:2
I. THE LIE OF DARKNESS.
II. THE LIE OF DENIAL.
III. THE LIE OF PERFECTION.
Authentic Faith Endures to the End
James 5:7-11
I. THE LORD IS COMING; BE PATIENT. THIS IS A SURE TRUTH.
II. THE LORD IS COMING; ESTABLISH YOUR HEART. THIS IS A STRENGTHENING TRUTH.
III. THE LORD IS COMING; HE WILL JUDGE. THIS IS A SANCTIFYING TRUTH.
IV. THE LORD IS COMING; ENDURE DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS IS A STICK-WITH-IT, STAY-THE- COURSE TRUTH.
V. THE LORD IS COMING; HE IS COMPASSIONATE AND MERCIFUL. THIS IS A SWEET TRUTH.
Authentic Faith Endures to the End
James 5:7-11
I. THE LORD IS COMING; BE PATIENT. THIS IS A SURE TRUTH.
II. THE LORD IS COMING; ESTABLISH YOUR HEART. THIS IS A STRENGTHENING TRUTH.
III. THE LORD IS COMING; HE WILL JUDGE. THIS IS A SANCTIFYING TRUTH.
IV. THE LORD IS COMING; ENDURE DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS IS A STICK-WITH-IT, STAY-THE- COURSE TRUTH.
V. THE LORD IS COMING; HE IS COMPASSIONATE AND MERCIFUL. THIS IS A SWEET TRUTH.
The Danger of Misusing Wealth and Power
James 5:1-6
I. WHO ARE THE RICH?
II. WHAT HAVE THEY DONE?
III. WHAT CAN WE LEARN?
A. Having money or means isn’t the foundational problem.
B. God sees and hears those that are being oppressed.
C. God blesses us in order to be a blessing to others.
D. God’s judgment is coming.
E. Repent while there is still time.
The Danger of Misusing Wealth and Power
James 5:1-6
I. WHO ARE THE RICH?
II. WHAT HAVE THEY DONE?
III. WHAT CAN WE LEARN?
A. Having money or means isn’t the foundational problem.
B. God sees and hears those that are being oppressed.
C. God blesses us in order to be a blessing to others.
D. God’s judgment is coming.
E. Repent while there is still time.
