What does it mean to be a Christian? What is it all about?

Outline

Hope and Who We Are

Having Hope vs. Being Hopeful: The Work of God within Us

Our Part: Believing

Looking to the Horizon: Hope for the World

How does God glorify Himself? How do we glorify Him?

Outline

The Glory of God: We Were Made for Greatness

How Does God Glorify Himself?

How Do We Glorify God?

A Challenge

Scripture References

Isaiah 43:6-7; Matthew 20:26-28

We all want unity, but what kind? What is Christian unity? How do we achieve it?

Outline

Unity Fulfilled in Christ

Encountering Jesus in the Scriptures

Encountering Jesus in Prayer

Unity for the Glory of God

The Practice of Unity

Scripture References

Philippians 2:5; Jude 20; John 15:26; John 17:20-23

How do we find hope in the midst of hopelessness? What has God done to help us find it?

Outline

Hope: From the Scriptures, Anchored in Christ

The Jesus Lens: How to Read the Bible for Hope

The Story of Joseph through the Jesus Lens

David and Goliath through the Jesus Lens

Scripture References

1 Peter 1:3; Colossians 1:5; 1 Corinthians 15:19; Colossians 1:27; 1 Timothy 1:1; Titus 2:13; Psalm 69; Matthew 11:28; Hebrews 12:1-2

What do we do with power? How do we keep from abusing it?

Outline

Abuse of Power: What Do We Have to Say?

The Obligation of the Strong

The Nurture of the Weak

Emboldened to Speak Out

Empowered to Live Like Jesus

Scripture References

Romans 11:18; Luke 11:27; Colossians 1:28

What is our home? Where is our home?

Outline

Home: This Earthly Tent

Home: That Heavenly Tent

Be of Good Courage

Aim to Please Him

Persuade Others

How do we achieve peace?

Outline

A Thermometer or a Thermostat?

The High Priority of Gospel Peace

What Makes for Peace?

Building Up One Another

What is your goal for the new year?

Outline

The Power of His Resurrection

An Unmeasurable Knowing

A Practical Outworking

Zacchaeus and New Life

Scripture References

Romans 7:24; Romans 8:6-11; 2 Corinthians 4:6-9; 2 Corinthians 2:15-16; Luke 19:1-10

Where is God?

Outline

Where Is God?

The Great Reversal

Who Is Christmas For?

Scripture References

Matthew 1:18-19

What marks a person in the kingdom of God? For what should we be known?

Outline

The Kingdom Is a Matter of Righteousness

The Kingdom Is a Matter of Peace

The Kingdom Is a Matter of Joy in the Holy Spirit

This Is How We Serve God

Scripture References

Romans 3:21-22; Romans 5:1; Psalm 16:11