Secure in Christ - Romans 5-6-11--Two reasons we know we are secure in Christ---1- - vv6-8-- -- -- --2- - vv9-11-- -- -- -- ---How did your relationship to God change at your conversion-- How does this change give you security-----When are you tempted to doubt your salvation-- What truths do you need to remember in those moments-----Why is it important for believers to have assurance of their salvation-----Does security in Christ lead to laziness in your battle with sin-- How does the gospel guard against that----Other passages to consider- Ps 118- 136- Rom 6-1-4- 8-37-39- Eph 3-18-19- 1 Th 1-10- 1 Jn 3-1- 4-10.

Secure in Christ – Romans 5:6-11 Two reasons we know we are secure in Christ… 1) – vv6-8 2) – vv9-11 -How did your relationship to God change at your conversion? How does this change give you security? -When are you tempted to doubt your salvation? What truths do you need to remember in those moments? -Why is it important for believers to have assurance of their salvation? -Does security in Christ lead to laziness in your battle with sin? How does the gospel guard against that? Other passages to consider: Ps 118; 136; Rom 6:1-4; 8:37-39; Eph 3:18-19; 1 Th 1:10; 1 Jn 3:1; 4:10.

Psalm 3 - Our Shield and Defender--1- -vv1-2-- --2- -vv3-4- - -3- -vv5-6-- --4- -vv7-8-- ---What circumstances often tempt you to fear-- How can you remember to focus on the Lord when faced with trouble-----What truths about God are especially helpful for you to remember when you go through trials-----How is God glorified his people display joy, peace, and trust during difficult times----Other passages to consider- Ps 23- 27-1-3- 46-1-3- 121-1- Mt 14-30-31- Rom 8-31-39- Phil 4-4-9- James 1-2-8.

Call to Worship - Psalm 63-1-4--Scripture Reading - Hebrews 10-19-39--Sermon - Keep Hearing and Believing the Gospel - 1 Peter 5-12-14-- --1- Declaring the true grace of God-- --2- Standing firm in the true grace of God-- -- ---What is the grace of God that Peter has declared to his readers-----Why do Christians need to hear the Gospel again and again-----What does it look like to stand firm in the grace of God-- How can you practice that in your life----Other passages to consider- Mt 10-21-22- 24-12-13- Jn 6-39-40- 10-27-29- Acts 14-21-22- 1 Cor 1-4-9- 16-13-14- Eph 2-1-10- Phil 1-6- Col 1-21-23- 2-6-7- 1 Th 5-23-24- Heb 3-12-14- 10-23- 12-1-3- Jude 24-25.

Psalm 3 – Our Shield and Defender 1) -vv1-2 2) -vv3-4 3) -vv5-6 4) -vv7-8 -What circumstances often tempt you to fear? How can you remember to focus on the Lord when faced with trouble? -What truths about God are especially helpful for you to remember when you go through trials? -How is God glorified his people display joy, peace, and trust during difficult times? Other passages to consider: Ps 23; 27:1-3; 46:1-3; 121:1; Mt 14:30-31; Rom 8:31-39; Phil 4:4-9; James 1:2-8.

Call to Worship – Psalm 63:1-4 Scripture Reading – Hebrews 10:19-39 Sermon – Keep Hearing and Believing the Gospel – 1 Peter 5:12-14 1) Declaring the true grace of God 2) Standing firm in the true grace of God -What is the grace of God that Peter has declared to his readers? -Why do Christians need to hear the Gospel again and again? -What does it look like to stand firm in the grace of God? How can you practice that in your life? Other passages to consider: Mt 10:21-22; 24:12-13; Jn 6:39-40; 10:27-29; Acts 14:21-22; 1 Cor 1:4-9; 16:13-14; Eph 2:1-10; Phil 1:6; Col 1:21-23; 2:6-7; 1 Th 5:23-24; Heb 3:12-14; 10:23; 12:1-3; Jude 24-25.

Christ's Care for His Sheep - Psalm 23----1- The ----------------- of our Good Shepherd - vv1-3----------2- The --------------------------- of our Good Shepherd - v4---- ----3- The ----------------- of our Good Shepherd - v5------4- The ----------------- of our Good Shepherd - v6-- -- ---Why is sheep-shepherd a fitting metaphor for our relationship with God-- How did you come into the fold of God-----How does Psalm 23 describe Christ's -all-encompassing care- of his people-----How does this psalm help you in your current relationship with Christ-- In what ways is God calling you to respond to this sermon-----Other passages to consider- Ex33-17-34-9- Ps 26-8- 37-25- Ps 77-20- Ps 84-1-4- Ps 95-1-7- Isa 53-7- 61-1-3- Ezek 34-11-16- Luke 15-1-7- John 10-1-18- 1 Pet 2-24-25- 5-1-4.

Christ's Care for His Sheep – Psalm 23 1) The _________________ of our Good Shepherd – vv1-3 2) The ___________________________ of our Good Shepherd – v4 3) The _________________ of our Good Shepherd – v5 4) The _________________ of our Good Shepherd – v6 -Why is sheep/shepherd a fitting metaphor for our relationship with God? How did you come into the fold of God? -How does Psalm 23 describe Christ's "all-encompassing care" of his people? -How does this psalm help you in your current relationship with Christ? In what ways is God calling you to respond to this sermon? -Other passages to consider: Ex33:17-34:9; Ps 26:8; 37:25; Ps 77:20; Ps 84:1-4; Ps 95:1-7; Isa 53:7; 61:1-3; Ezek 34:11-16; Luke 15:1-7; John 10:1-18; 1 Pet 2:24-25; 5:1-4.