“A Lasting Kingdom”
Hebrews 12:28-29
I. Be Grateful
II. Worship
III. Be Ready
“By God’s Grace”
1 Corinthians 15:10
I. THE PURPOSE OF GRACE
II. THE PARDON OF GRACE
III. THE POWER OF GRACE
“Principles of Perseverance”
2 Peter 3:17-18
I. BE GUARDED IN CHRIST
II. BE GROWING IN CHRIST
III. BE GLORIFYING CHRIST
“God’s Workmanship”
Ephesians 2:8-10
I. WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE
II. WE ARE CREATED IN CHRIST FOR GOOD WORKS
“The Parable of the Talents”
Matthew 25:14-30
I. THE MASTER ASSIGNS EACH OF US OUR RESPONSIBILITIES IN HIS KINGDOM
II. THE MASTER WILL RETURN TO SETTLE ACCOUNTS
III. THE MASTER EXPECTS FAITHFULNESS AND FRUITFULNESS FROM HIS SERVANTS
“The Rich Fool”
Luke 12:13-21
I. GOD IS THE SOURCE OF EVERYTHING WE HAVE AND ENJOY
II. WITHOUT ACKNOWLEDGING GOD, YOU CAN ONLY MOVE TOWARDS PRIDE AND SELF-DECEPTION
III. LIFE IS SHORT, FRAGILE, AND UNCERTAIN
“The Unforgiving Servant”
Matthew 18:21-35
I. We must all give an account to our King
II. We all owe a debt that cannot be paid
III. Our King is astonishingly gracious and merciful
IV. We are responsible to extend the same grace and forgiveness we have received to others
“Parables of Discipleship: Part 3—The Good Samaritan”
Luke 10:25-37
I. JESUS IS PUT TO THE TEST
II. JESUS POINTS TO THE SCRIPTURES
III. JESUS PROVIDES A PARABLE
“Parables of Discipleship: Part 2”
Matthew 20:1-16
I. COMPARATIVE THINKING WILL ROB YOU OF KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE
II. GOD IS NEVER AND WILL NEVER BE IN ANYONE’S DEBT
III. GOD IS FREE TO REWARD AND JUDGE ACCORDING TO HIS OWN STANDARD
“Parables of Discipleship: Part 1”
Matthew 7:24-27 & Luke 6:46-49
I. THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS
II. THE ASSESSMENT OF JESUS
III. THE ASSURANCE OF JESUS
“Chosen to Serve”
Acts 6:1-7
I. THE PROBLEM: CONFLICT WAS THREATENING THE INTERNAL UNITY OF THE CHURCH
II. THE SECOND PROBLEM: CONFLICT WAS ENDANGERING THE OUTWARD MISSION OF THE CHURCH
III. THE PROPOSED SOLUTION: DEACONS
IV. THE RESULT: THE CHURCH ORGANIZED FOR EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MINISTRY
“Parable of Jesus’ Return”
Matthew 25:31-46
I. JESUS WILL COME AGAIN IN GLORY
II. JESUS WILL SIT ON HIS GLORIOUS THRONE
III. JESUS WILL GATHER AND JUDGE THE NATIONS
IV. JESUS WILL JUDGE BASED ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO HIM
Parables of Prayer
Luke 11:5-13 & 18:1-8
I. Understanding God’s Heart for His Children Encourages Prayer
II. Understanding the Importance of Prayer to Our Spiritual Health Encourages Prayer
“The Pharisee and the Tax Collector”
Luke 18:9–14
I. THE PROBLEM
II. THE PARABLE
III. THE PROCLAMATION
“Parables of Lostness: Part 2”
Luke 15:11-32
I. A FATHER LOSES A SON
II. A FATHER COMPASSIONATELY RECEIVES A LOST SON
III. A FATHER COMPASSIONATELY PURSUES HIS OTHER LOST SON
“Parables of Lostness: Part 1”
Luke 15:1-10
I. THE COMPLAINT WITH JESUS
II. THE CORRECTION OF JESUS
III. THE COMPASSION OF JESUS
IV. THE CELEBRATION OF REPENTANCE
“The Value of the Kingdom”
Matthew 13:44-45
I. THOSE WHO FIND THE KINGDOM RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF WHAT THEY FIND
II. THOSE WHO FIND THE KINGDOM ARE DETERMINED TO HAVE IT
III. THOSE WHO VALUE THE KINGDOM LIKE THESE OBTAIN IT
“The Wheat and Tares”
Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43
I. Kingdom Sowing
II. Kingdom Sabotage
III. Kingdom Separation
“The Purpose of Parables”
Matthew 13:3-23
I. THE PARABLE
II. THE PURPOSE OF PARABLES
III. THE PARABLE EXPLAINED