Tell others the good news of Jesus Christ - -2 Corinthians 5-14-21-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -Digging Deeper---What is the gospel----Why should we evangelize----What should our evangelism look like---Other passages to consider-- Matt 12-34- 28-18-20- Jn 13-34-35- Acts 8-1-4- 11-19-21- Rom 10-1-17- 1 Cor 15-3-5- 2 Cor 2-14-17- 5-10-21- Col 4-3-6- 1 Pet 3-15.

Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Christ- 2 Peter 3-18-- --Sermon Notes--What does it mean--Grow in your ------------- and ------------- of God's favor toward you in Christ.--- -Grow in your ------------- of and ------------- with Christ.-- -How do we do it-- ---Digging Deeper---In order to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ, what must first be true in your life----What is grace- What does it mean to grow in grace----How is knowing Christ experienced in your daily life- What habits could you form to know Christ more intimately---Other Passages to Consider--1 Cor 3-1-3- Eph 2-4- Phil 3-7-16- Heb 5-12-14- 1 Pet 1-22-2-3- 2 Pet 1-2-11.

Church Growth - Ephesians 4-11-16--Sermon Notes---Source - Our life - growth ------------------------- - vv11,16.---- -Goal - To grow up into ------------------------------ - vv13-14.-- -Process- Pastors-teachers --------------------------------- - vv11-12- - Members ---------------------------------------- - vv15-16.- --Digging Deeper--What does growth in the church look like- What is it contrasted with--How does God use members to help the Body grow--How can you encourage others with the truth- Who can you invite into your life to encourage you---Other Passages to Consider--Matt 16-13-18- Jn 15-1-17- 1 Cor 12-12-13-7- Eph 3-14-4-7- Col 2-6-10- 1 Th 5-8-11- Heb 3-13- 10-24-25- 1 Pet 4-10

Gather to Worship the Triune God - Hebrews 10-24-25- Ephesians 5-18-21-Sermon Notes---1- What is worship--- -- -- --2- Why is corporate worship Important--- -- -- -- -Digging Deeper---What is worship- How can we prepare our hearts for corporate worship----Why should you participate in corporate worship- What do you miss if you don't go- What do others miss if you don't go----What are some common misconceptions about worship---Other passages to consider-- 1 Cor 3-9, 16-17- 14-24-25- Col 3-16- Eph 2-19-22- 5-18-19- Heb 10-24-25- 12-22-24- 13-14- 1 Pet 2-5-9.

Digging Deeper--What happened when David trusted in the Lord- How are you blessed when you are able to trust God in your circumstances----What does the strength of the Lord enable His people to do- How do we receive -or tap into- that strength----Can we trust God- What makes Him trustworthy- What does it look like to trust Him----Other passages to consider- -Psalm 23- Prov 3-5-6- Matt 6-25-34- Jn 10-11-16- Eph 1-16-23- Phil 4-4-9- 1 Pet 5-7.

Committing to Christ - Matthew 12-38-50--Notes- ---1. ---------------------------------------- of Unbelief----2. -----------------------------------------of Unbelief----3. --------------------------------------for His disciples.----Digging Deeper- --Was it a lack of evidence that caused the scribes - Pharisees to not believe in Jesus- If not, what was it---Why is it dangerous to be in close proximity to Christ and yet fail to commit to Him---Jesus calls His disciples family. How does that encourage you- What does it motivate you to do---What does a biblical commitment to Christ look like- Where do you need God's grace to grow in that commitment---Other Passages to Consider- -Numbers 13-14- 1 Kings 10-1-13- Hosea 2-1-7- Jonah 2-3- Matt 15-3-9- Mark 3-31-35- John 1-9-14- 1 Cor 1-18-25- 2 Peter 2-20-21.

1a- Your deeds and words reveal the --------------------- - vv33-34.---1b- What you treasure will ---------------- - v35.----2- You will give -------------------- for your actions - vv36-37.----3- Only -------------------- can change the heart.----Digging Deeper- -- While only God can see the heart, how can we perceive the condition of a heart--- What does it look like to guard your heart with all vigilance -Prov 4-23---- Why does behavior modification not produce lasting change- What is our only hope for heart change---Other Passages to Consider- -Ps 141-3- Prov 4-23- Matt 7-16-20- 15-11- Rom 2-6- 2 Cor 5-9- Eph 4-29- Col 3-1-4- -Jam 1-19- 3-1-12.

Delivered by Christ - Matthew 12-22-32-- -Digging Deeper----What did Jesus casting out the demon demonstrate----When did Christ defeat Satan- How is Jesus currently plundering Satan's house----Why is it not possible to remain neutral about Christ-----Other passages to consider- -Luke 4-17-21- 2 Cor 4-3-7- Eph 2-1-10- 4-8-10- 6-10-20- Phil 2-6-11- Col 1-13-14- 2-15- Titus 3-3-7.

Captivated by Christ - Matthew 12-15-21--Digging Deeper Questions---How did Matthew see Jesus fulfilling the Isaiah prophecy about the Servant of the Lord----What does God do with faith that is weak- How have you seen this in your life----Who or what captivates your heart- How can you grow in being enthralled by Jesus---Other passages to consider-- Isa 42-1-9- 53- Mt 3-13-17- 9-35-36- 11-28-30- 17-1-5- Lk 7-36-50- Rev 7-9-13.

1. When we elevate-------------to the level of--------------- .--2. When we rely on ------------------ - rather than -----------------------.--3. When we fail to -------------------.--Digging Deeper-- -What was God's purpose for the Sabbath- How did all the Pharisees' rules keep the people from experiencing this---How is Jesus greater than David and the temple- --Are you resting in Christ alone- What tends to take your focus or dependence off of Christ---Other Passages to Consider- -Ex 23-12- Dt 5-14- 23-25- 1 Sam 21-1-6- Ps 110-1- Mt 5-13-17- Jn 1-14- 5-39-40- 13-35- Acts 2-22-36- Col 1-15-20- Heb 3-7-4-13- 1 Jn 4-7-21.