SERIES: CONFIDENT FAITH
MESSAGE: Spiritual Progression
TEXT: 1 John 2:12–14
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. Little children (Vv. 12, 14a)
- The characteristics of God’s children
- Your sins are forgiven
- You are a child of God (John 1:12)
- You have been born again (1 Pet. 1:3, 23)
- You belong to a family (1 John 3:1–2)
- The plan for God’s children
- Growth toward maturity
- The provision for God’s children
- Food (1 Pet. 2:2–3)
- Faith (2 Tim. 1:4–7)
- Family (1 Tim. 1:18–20)

2. Young Adults (Vv. 13b, 14c)
- The characteristics of young adults
- Strong
- Overcomers
- Faithful and active in family of God
- Working toward the advancement of God’s Kingdom
- The provision for young adults
- The Word of God dwells in you

3. Spiritual Parents
- Characteristics of parents (Vv. 13a, 14b)
- You know the Lord deeply
- You make Him known
- You parent others
- The provision for parents
- The abiding presence of God

4. The warning against spiritual regression
(1 John 2:15, 17; Heb. 5:11–6:2; Heb. 10:23–25)
- Warning signs
- Neglect fellowship
- Abandon disciplines (1 Cor. 9:27)
- Refuse to serve
- Focus on self-righteousness
- Value the world’s views

SERIES: CERTAIN FAITH
MESSAGE: How Do You Know That You Know Jesus?
TEXT: 1 John 2:3–11
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. You keep His commands. (Vv. 3–5)
- Love God supremely. (Matt. 22:37–38)
- Love others genuinely. (John 13:34; Matt. 22:39; Matt. 7:12)
- Forgive others completely. (Matt. 18:35; Mark 11:25)
- Believe in the name of Jesus. (1 John 3:23)
- Proclaim the good news. (Matt. 28:18–20)

2. You live like He lived. (Vv. 5b–6)
- Follow Him obediently. (Matt. 4:19; 11:29)
- Give sacrificially. (Luke 9:23)
- Serve others humbly. (John 13:35)
- Trust God completely. (1 Pet. 2:21–23)

3. Love your brothers and sisters. (Vv. 7–11)
- Refuse to hate. (1 John 3:15; 4:20–21)
- Remain in the light. (V. 10; John 8:12)

Take-Away Questions:

1. Am I living like a Christ follower?
2. Is His character evident in me?
3. Is His life on display in my life?
4. How can His life shine more clearly in my life?

SERIES: CERTAIN FAITH
MESSAGE: The Believer’s Confidence
TEXT: 1 John 1:5–10
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

 1. That a righteous life indicates regeneration.
(1 John 2:29; 5:18; 2:3–6)

2. That we shall be like Christ at His coming again.
(1 John 3:2)

3. That Christ came to take away sins.
(1 John 3:5–10)

4. That brotherly love indicates we have passed from death to life.
(1 John 3:14–18)

5. That He abides in us by the witness of the Holy Spirit.
(1 John 3:24)

6. That we have eternal life.
(1 John 5:13)

7. That our prayers are heard and answered.
(1 John 5:15)

SERIES: CONFIDENT FAITH
Title: Fellowship with Eternal Life
Text: 1 John 1:1-4
Speaker: Pastor J Carr

Jesus = Eternal Life
- 1 John 1:1-2
- Psalm 42:1; Eph. 2:7;
- John 17:3; Jer. 9:23-24; 1 Tim. 6:19; 1 John 5:12
- Grace = God’s self-giving

Fellowship (Communion) with Jesus
- 1 John 1:3
- 1 Cor. 10:16
- Experiencing him
- Eph. 3:16-19
- Sharing & Partaking
- Acts 2:42-44; Heb. 13:16; 2 Pet. 1:4
- Partnership & Friendship
- Phil. 1:5; 2 Cor. 8:23; Heb. 10:33
- John 15:15

Fellowship with Jesus’ body
- 1 John 1:3
- Eph. 1:22-23
- Completed Joy
- 1 John 1:4
- 2 Cor. 7:2-3

SERVICE: EASTER SUNDAY
MESSAGE: Jesus Is Lord and Christ!
TEXT: Acts 2:22-36
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The Life of Jesus.
(v22; John 2:11, 23)

2. The Death of Jesus.
(v23; Gal. 2:20)
- Jesus’ death from human point of view.
- Jesus’ death from heaven’s point of view.
(Rom.5:8; 1 Cor. 15:3; 2 Cor. 5:21)

3. The Resurrection of Jesus.
(vv24-32; Rom. 4:25; Rom. 6:3-7, 11; 1 Cor. 15:16-20)

4. The Reign of Jesus.
(vv33-36; 1 Pet. 3:21, 22)

5. Your Response to Jesus.
(vv37-39)

SERVICE: MAUNDY THURSDAY
MESSAGE: Jesus and Us
TEXT: John 13: 1-17,34
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. Jesus loving us.
(John 13:1)

2. Jesus serving us.
(John 13:4-5)

3. Jesus teaching us.
(John 13:13-15)

4. Jesus commissioning us.
(John 13:15-16,34)

SERIES: FOUNDATIONS: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
MESSAGE: Foundation of Knowing the Lord
TEXT: Deuteronomy 5:6-22
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The purpose of the law. (Gal. 3:19-29)
- To reveal God’s will for us.
- To teach us how to relate to God and man.
- To reveal sin in our lives.
- To bring us to Christ.

2. The problem with man.
- We are all “lawbreakers”.
(Gal. 3:22; Rom 3:23)
- We are all condemned to death.
(Rom. 5:12-12; 7:7-12)
- We cannot fix our problem.

3. The provision of God.
- God sent His son to fulfill the law.
(Gal 4:4)
- Jesus redeems from the law’s penalty.
(Gal 4:5; Rom 5:8)
- By faith we are saved by Christ.
(Eph. 2:8-9)
- God has transformed us so that we may know him personally.
(Jer. 31:33-34)
- He has given us one new commandment.
(John 13:34)

SERIES: FOUNDATIONS: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
MESSAGE: Foundation of Living a Life of Honesty & Integrity
TEXT: Deuteronomy 5:19–21
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. Do not steal.
- What is stealing?
- Property theft. (Ex. 22:1, 7; Dt. 19:14)
- Kidnapping/slavery. (Dt. 24:7)
(See also Gen. 37:22–28)
- Deception and dishonesty. (Prov. 11:1)
- Defrauding employees. (James 5:4)
- Refusing to pay your debts. (Rom. 13:6–8)
- Refusing to work. (Eph. 4:28)
- Refusing to tithe. (Mal. 3:8, 10)
- How should I live?
- Work and provide for yourself.
- Give generously. (Eph. 4:28)
- Trust in the Lord. (Matt. 7:7–12)

2. Do not lie.
- The source of false witnessing. (John 8:44)
- What is lying?
- Slander. (See Gen. 3:4–5)
- Perjury. (Ex. 23:1–2)
- Spreading rumors.
- Flattery. (Prov. 26:28; Ps. 55:21)
- Pretending to live obediently.
- Refusing to tell the Gospel. (1 John 2:22–23)
- How should I live?
- Speak the truth. (Eph. 4:25)
- Live the truth. (Eph. 4:21–32)
- Teach the truth. (Eph. 4:29)
- Live with integrity. (Matt. 5:33–37)

3. Do not covet. (Eph. 5:5–7; Luke 12:15)
- What is covetousness?
- Desire your neighbor’s property or possessions.
- Desire your neighbor’s family.
- Desire your neighbor’s life.
- How should I live?
- Be content. (Phil. 4:11–12; 1 Tim. 6:6–10)
- Be trusting. (Heb. 13:5–6) (See also Matt. 6:25–34)

SERIES: FOUNDATIONS: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
MESSAGE: Foundation of Honoring Marriage
TEXT: Deuteronomy 5:18
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. What is adultery? What is included in the commandment?
(Matt. 5:27–32)
- Sexual unfaithfulness.
- Lust of the heart and mind.
- Destruction of a marriage.
- An immoral lifestyle. (Col. 3:5; 1 Thes. 4:3–7)
- Spiritual unfaithfulness. (James 4:4–5)

2. What is biblical marriage?
(Gen. 2:21–24; Eph. 5:22–33)
- The priority of marriage.
- The permanence of marriage.
- The purpose of marriage.

3. God’s warning about adultery.
(Heb. 13:4)
- Adultery is a sin against yourself. (1 Cor. 6:18)
- Adultery is sin against your mate.
- Adultery is sin against your church.
(Rom. 14:7; 1 Cor. 3:16–17)
- Adultery is sin against God.
(Prov. 6:32; 1 Cor. 6:9–10)

4. How do I live in a world of adultery?
- Repent of selfish sinfulness.
- Return to the Lord.
- Set relational boundaries.
- Commit to live out a covenant marriage.
- Love and respect one another.
- Be faithful. (Josh. 24:15)

SERIES: FOUNDATIONS: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
MESSAGE: Foundation of Honoring Life, Part 2
TEXT: Deuteronomy 5:17
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. What is murder? (Gen. 1:26–27; 2:7; 4:1–10; 9:6)
- Taking a life God has given.
- Shedding innocent blood.

2. How do I murder?
- By unjustly killing another human.
- By hating another human. (1 John 3:15)
- By cursing another human. (James 5:9; James 3:9–10)
- By refusing to be reconciled. (Matt. 5:21–24)
- By devaluing another life. (James 4:2; 5:1–6)
- By assuming God’s role as righteous judge and taking revenge. (Rom. 12:17–19)
- By living a deceptive life. (John 8:44)

3. How should I live?
- Respect and value life.
- Forgive and be reconciled. (Matt. 5:21–26)
- Bless your enemy. (Rom 12:14, 20–21; Matt. 5:43–48)
- Pray for one another. (Matt. 5:44)
- Act in love. (Matt. 5:43–48)
- Trust in God. (Rom. 12:19)