True Worship of the Savior Matthew 26:6-13 Intro: A. The scene: Vs. 6-9 1. There is obvious rejection: 2. It was a life of isolation from human touch: 3. He had obviously been healed by Jesus: I. True worship doesn't consider the cost: II. True worship is not deterred by those around us: III. True worship is connecting to the heart of God: A. We agree with His position: B. We agree with His plan: IV. True worship is always beautiful in God's eyes:
Part 5 Romans 2:21-24 "Are You a Pretender?" Pretenders: 1. Are false advertisers to the world. (21-22) 2. Make flawed assessments about themselves. (23) 3. Give unbelievers the freedom to accuse God of hypocrisy. (24) Application:
The Indictment Part 4 Romans 2:17-20 Paul discusses two areas of sin among the Jewish people: Pride (17-18) Presumption (19-20) These two areas of sin produced a flawed view of: Their lineage The law Their Lord Their leadership
Hypocrite Part 3: The Verdict Romans 2:11-16 Paul declares three truths regarding God’s judgment: 1. It is impartial (v. 11). 2. It involves the informed (vv. 12-13). 3. It involves the ignorant (vv. 14-15). Application: • Recommit yourself to the Great Commission. • Remember that no one is beyond salvation. • Be real with God and others now instead of later. • Reclaim your conscience by holding it captive to scripture.
The People's Court - God's Edition Romans 2:4-10 In God's court: 1. His judgment is promised. The Bible speaks about: • A date in time • A description of events 2. His judgment is personal. This means you are judged: • All by yourself • According to what you have done 3. His judgment is particular. This judgment will evaluate: • The self-centered life • The Savior-centered life 4. His judgment is done without partiality. This means that your: • Associations won't help you • Affirmations won't help you • Actions won't help you
Who Are You to Judge? Romans 2:1-4 The story of Joseph teaches us important lessons about obedience. Our text says: 1. Don't delight in inexcusably judging others (v. 1). Our judging is usually: Unwarranted Unfair Unbalanced 2. Don't dismiss the inescapable judgment of God (vv. 2-3). God's judgment is: Perfect Not punitive in nature. Promised. 3. Don't despise the incredible journey back to God (v. 4). Three words that Paul uses speak of: God's dedication to humanity. God's delayed wrath. The duration of time.
"What It Means to Be a Pro-life Christian" It is the duty of every Christian to provide for the orphaned, the needy, the abused, the aged, the helpless, and the sick. We should both speak on behalf of the unborn and contend for the sanctity of all human life, from conception to natural death. Being a pro-life Christian involves: 1. Exalting the preeminence of our Lord. Our failure to do this leads to: Strife Selfishness The only remedy for strife and selfishness is: Submission 2. Embracing a priority for all life. This priority involves: The unborn The underprivileged But we must also not forget: The elderly The exploited 3. Engaging biblically within the political landscape. This engagement should involve: Proclaiming Christ to the nations. Praying for and petitioning our civic leaders. Promoting initiatives that support life.
Getting the Big Picture of God's Mission Revelation 5:1-10 Dr. Craig Ott 1. The center of God's mission is the work of redemption. 2. The scope of God's mission is the redemption of people from all the nations of the earth. 3. The end of God's mission is redemption of people from every nation of the earth unto worship and service. What is your place in God's mission?
How to Live Successfully Matthew 25:14-30 Our text should be understood at two levels. Level 1: Our Address Key ingredients: Money (verse 15) Ability (verse 15) Share (verses 20-23) Failed (verses 24-30) Ephesians 5:15-16: Be very careful how you live....making the most of every opportunity. 1 Peter 4:10: Each one of you should use whatever gift he has received. Level 2: The Kingdom of God 2 Corinthians 5:10: For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. 1 Corinthians 3:13: If he build on the foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, straw his work will be shown for what it is, because the day will bring it to light. If what he has built survives he will receive his reward, if burned up he will suffer loss. What riches does King Jesus want us to multiply for His sake? This week I commit to being successful with Jesus, for Jesus, on Jesus' terms by _____________________________________.
Chapter 3 It's All about Jesus!!! Luke 2:1-20 Christmas becomes all about Jesus when we: 1. Recognize the fulfilled prophecy of Christmas. Bethlehem was a place Prophesied in the Scriptures. Of powerful symbolism. 2. Remember the famous proclamation of Christmas. The message of Christmas is: Peaceful. Positive. Personal. Purposeful. 3. Respond with faith-filled practices during Christmas. These practices involve our: Witness. Wonder. Worship.