Righteousness is not a performance, but flows out of relationship. 1.Give authentically 2.Pray authentically 3.Fast authentically Discussion questions available here. What is your motivation? We should not focus on being…
We must confide in God's triumphant purpose! 1. God gracefully preserves 2. God patiently persists 3. God salvages failure 4. God restores life
Set your heart on eternal values! 1. Worry reveals your treasure 2. Worry reveals your perspective 3. Worry reveals your master 4. Worry reveals your confidence Discussion questions available here.…
We must LIVE like we are ALIVE! 1. Beware my vulnerability to deception 2. Understand my union with Christ 3. Recognize my freedom from sin 4. Embrace my power to holiness
We must cling to Jesus our Deliverer! 1. Behold God's severity 2. Behold God's kindness 3. Behold God's faithfulness 4. Behold God's mercy
Value and pursue God's Word! 1.To understand true worship 2.To understand wise navigation 3.To avoid the destructive paths 4.To follow the straight paths Discussion questions available here. LISTEN! Readiness…
We must train our desires to serve righteousness! 1. Realize inevitable obedience 2. Practice obeying truth 3. Divert my intense pursuit 4. Aim for better fruit
We must offer our lives to God in worship. God wants ALL of me, ALL the time. 1. Savor God's riches 2. Break the world's pattern 3. Train your mind…
Commission – sent with a duty (purpose) and authority to fulfill it (power) Purpose of Jesus’ prayers: “that they may be one” (John 17:11, 21, 22, 23) Unity – one…
We must serve Jesus by the power of the Spirit! 1. The Law is holy, but Jesus fulfills it 2. The Law arouses sin, but Jesus abolishes it 3. The…
We must pursual mutual understanding! 1. Examine your attitude 2. Establish your convictions 3. Serve your Master 4. Embrace your brother
Is love a feeling? Love is a fruit of the Spirit. (Gal 5:22) Love is a command. (Matt 22:37-40) Love is a defining characteristic. (John 13:34-35) Love is a person:…
We must endure the beautiful struggle against sin! 1. Desire righteousness 2. Get frustrated with sin 3. Fight with endurance 4. Cry to Jesus for rescue
We must pursue mutual edification! 1. Exercise careful discernment 2. Display authentic love 3. Enjoy greater meaning 4. Sacrifice personal rights
Live your new life in Christ! Kill old desires 5-9 We cannot accomplish change simply by stopping our behavior. When desires overtake us, they become idolatry: I sin to get…