Husbands Love Your Wives as Christ Loved the Church
Ephesians 5:25-33
I. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL BELIEVERS
II. THE PARTICULAR RESPONSIBILITIES OF HUSBANDS
A. Husband, love your wife as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
B. Husband, love your wife such that you seek her highest beauty and blessing
C. Husband, love your wife more than you love yourself
D. Husband, love your wife more than all others save one
Disciples Are Commissioned by Christ
Matthew 28:16-20
I. WE ARE COMMISSIONED BY CHRIST TO MAKE DISCIPLES
II. WE ARE COMMISSIONED TO MATURE DISCIPLES
III. WE ARE COMMISSIONED TO MULTIPLY DISCIPLES
Disciples Are Compelled to Love
John 13:34-35
I. THE GREATEST DISPLAY OF THE GLORY OF GOD WAS IN THE SACRIFICIAL, SELF-GIVING OF JESUS ON THE CROSS
II. AS DISCIPLES, WE DISPLAY THE GLORY OF CHRIST WHEN WE LOVE LIKE HE LOVES
III. LOVE IS THE FINAL APOLOGETIC FOR THE WATCHING WORLD
Disciples Are Consecrated to Christ
John 17:13-19
I. BEING CONSECRATED TO CHRIST MEANS FINDING OUR HIGHEST JOY IN HIM
II. BEING CONSECRATED TO CHRIST MEANS THAT CHRIST’S WORD IS ULTIMATE IN OUR LIVES
III. BEING CONSECRATED TO CHRIST MEANS THAT WE BELONG TO CHRIST’S KINGDOM FIRST
IV. BEING CONSECRATED TO CHRIST MEANS THAT HIS MISSION BECOMES OUR MISSION
Disciples Continue with Christ
John 6:60-71
I. DISCIPLES CONTINUE WITH CHRIST EVEN WHEN HE SAYS HARD THINGS
II. DISCIPLES CONTINUE WITH CHRIST EVEN WHEN OTHERS CHOOSE NOT TO
III. DISCIPLES CONTINUE WITH CHRIST BASED ON HIS GRACE TOWARD US
Disciples Count the Cost
Luke 14:25-33
I. JESUS’ INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR ALL DISCIPLES
II. JESUS GIVES THREE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCIPLESHIP
A. Jesus requires commitment to him over all other relationships
B. Jesus requires commitment to his mission even if it means death
C. Jesus requires commitment to him over all that this world offers
III. JESUS WARNS AGAINST MAKING RASH COMMITMENTS
Disciples Are Chosen, Called, and Converted
Mark 3:13-19
I. DISCIPLES ARE CHOSEN BY CHRIST
II. DISCIPLES ARE CALLED BY CHRIST
III. DISCIPLES ARE CONVERTED TO CHRIST
Sovereign Over Suffering
Matthew 2:1-18
I. GOD DOESN’T MAKE THIS ISSUE EASY FOR US
II. SUFFERING SHOWS WITH CLARITY THE BROKENNESS OF OUR WORLD
III. GOD ALONE HAS ENTERED INTO OUR SUFFERING AND HAS SUFFERED HIMSELF
Sovereign Over Salvation
Galatians 4:4-7
I. GOD IS SOVEREIGN OVER ALL TIME AND HISTORY
II. GOD IS SOVEREIGN OVER THE SENDING OF HIS SON
III. GOD IS SOVEREIGN OVER THE SALVATION OF HIS PEOPLE
Sovereign Over Our Lives
Luke 1:26-38
Main Idea: God supremely rules and reigns over all. God is working in all of history to bring about his eternal purposes for his glory and the good of his people.
I. GOD’S SOVEREIGN PURPOSES AT WORK IN CHRIST’S INCARNATION
II. OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY OVER OUR LIVES
A. We respond to God’s sovereignty over our lives in faith even when we don’t understand.
B. We respond to God’s sovereignty over our lives as servants.
C. We respond to God’s sovereignty over our lives with a willing and trusting disposition.
Sovereign Over All
Matthew 1:1-25
MAIN IDEA: God supremely rules and reigns over all. God is working in all of history to bring about his eternal purposes for his glory and the good of his people.
I. God’s sovereignty is scary.
II. God’s sovereignty is mysterious.
III. God’s sovereignty exalts God as absolutely supreme to be worshiped, treasured, and adored.
IV. God’s sovereignty and rightly reminds us of our humble dependence and need as the creature.
V. God’s sovereignty produces thankfulness and gratitude in all circumstances.
VI. God’s sovereignty produces hope and comfort in difficulties and trials.
VII. God’s sovereignty ensures that good will ultimately triumph over evil.
VIII. God’s sovereignty is the source of all Christian confidence and security.
IX. God’s sovereignty is the reason we can trust his Word.
X. God’s sovereignty should bring peace, calm and a trusting disposition to his children.
XI. God’s sovereignty gives us courage and confidence to share the gospel.
XII. God’s sovereignty should fuel our prayers
Sovereign Over All
Matthew 1:1-25
MAIN IDEA: God supremely rules and reigns over all. God is working in all of history to bring about his eternal purposes for his glory and the good of his people.
I. God’s sovereignty is scary.
II. God’s sovereignty is mysterious.
III. God’s sovereignty exalts God as absolutely supreme to be worshiped, treasured, and adored.
IV. God’s sovereignty and rightly reminds us of our humble dependence and need as the creature.
V. God’s sovereignty produces thankfulness and gratitude in all circumstances.
VI. God’s sovereignty produces hope and comfort in difficulties and trials.
VII. God’s sovereignty ensures that good will ultimately triumph over evil.
VIII. God’s sovereignty is the source of all Christian confidence and security.
IX. God’s sovereignty is the reason we can trust his Word.
X. God’s sovereignty should bring peace, calm and a trusting disposition to his children.
XI. God’s sovereignty gives us courage and confidence to share the gospel.
XII. God’s sovereignty should fuel our prayers.
The Grateful Samaritan
Luke 17:11-19
I. THE PLEA FOR MERCY
II. THE POWER OF JESUS
III. THE PRESENCE OF GRATITUDE
IV. THE PROBLEM OF INGRATITUDE
The Grateful Samaritan
Luke 17:11-19
I. THE PLEA FOR MERCY
II. THE POWER OF JESUS
III. THE PRESENCE OF GRATITUDE
IV. THE PROBLEM OF INGRATITUDE
Stewarding the Gospel
2 Corinthians 4:1-15
I. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY REFUSING TO TAMPER WITH GOD’S WORD
II. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY THE OPEN STATEMENT OF THE TRUTH
III. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST AS LORD
IV. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY SHARING IT WITH ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF THE OUTCOME
V. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY PERSEVERING IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING
Stewarding the Gospel
2 Corinthians 4:1-15
I. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY REFUSING TO TAMPER WITH GOD’S WORD
II. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY THE OPEN STATEMENT OF THE TRUTH
III. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST AS LORD
IV. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY SHARING IT WITH ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF THE OUTCOME
V. WE STEWARD THE GOSPEL RIGHTLY BY PERSEVERING IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING
Welcoming the Weak Part 2
Romans 14:13-22
I. GOSPEL LESSONS FROM PAUL
II. IMPROPER ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS TOWARD THE WEAK
III. PROPER ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS TOWARD THE WEAK
A. Decide not to place stumbling blocks or hindrances in their path
B. Guard them from grief by walking in love
C. Give no reason for them to speak evil of what you call good
D. Pursue what makes for peace and mutual upbuilding
Welcoming the Weak Part 2
Romans 14:13-22
I. GOSPEL LESSONS FROM PAUL
II. IMPROPER ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS TOWARD THE WEAK
III. PROPER ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS TOWARD THE WEAK
A. Decide not to place stumbling blocks or hindrances in their path
B. Guard them from grief by walking in love
C. Give no reason for them to speak evil of what you call good
D. Pursue what makes for peace and mutual upbuilding
Welcoming the Weak
Romans 14:1-12
I. WELCOME THE WEAK IN FAITH
II. WELCOMING REQUIRES GOSPEL WISDOM
A. We welcome the weak because God has welcomed them
B. We welcome the weak because Christ has died and rose for them as Lord
C. We welcome the weak because they are our brothers and sisters
D. We welcome the weak because we will all stand before God in judgment
