Ephesians 1:2-10; 2:1-10

Sola Gratia Means:

I. God Gets the Credit

II. God’s Grace is Not Limited to Any One Kind of Person or Group

III. God’s Grace Will Change the Way You Live Your Life

If any man be saved, he is saved by divine grace and divine grace alone. And the reason for his salvation is not to be found in him but in God. We are not saved as a result of anything we do or that we will. But we will and do as a result of God’s good pleasure and the work of His grace in our hearts. -Charles Spurgeon

Romans 3:38

I. ONE OBJECTIVE: Know that Salvation Occurs Through Faith Alone

II. TWO OBSERVATIONS:

A. We Have A Tendency to Drift Away from that Great Truth

B. We Can Keep From Drifting From This Great Truth

1. When we believe in a BIG God and pay attention when we

read the Bible.

2. When we surround ourselves with people who believe and

celebrate EVERYTHING God has done.

3. When we pursue holiness by striving for obedience to

bring glory to God.

Psalm 19:7-11

What are the Five Solas?

Five Theological summaries that emerged from the Protestant Reformation that, together, constitute five foundational doctrines that unite all evangelical Christians to this day.

Sola Scriptura - According to Scripture Alone

1. The Bible Transforms You

2. The Bible Gives You Wisdom

3. The Bible Brings You Joy

4. The Bible Dispels Darkness

5. The Bible Adds Stability

6. The Bible Promises Justice

Galatians 6:1,2

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

Revelation 2:1-7

I. The Church of Ephesus Faced Doctrinal Challenges

II. The Church of Ephesus had Faded in its Love for Christ and Others

III. The Church of Ephesus Faced Moral Challenges

APPLICATION:

1. We must test and challenge our doctrine in our life and culture.

2. We must face our own moral challenges.

3. We must love God and others.

Christmas Eve Service 2017

12/24/2017 Christmas - God’s Surprising Plan of Grace and Glory Part 2

Isaiah 9:6-7

I. God Had a Plan that Revealed His Glory (A Miraculous Birth)

II. God Promised a Solution that Demonstrates His Grace (A Marvelous Savior)

Philippians 1:2-11

We Fulfill God’s Perfect Plan through…

1. Faithful Expositional Preaching

2. Prayer

3. Evangelism & Discipleship

4. Missions

5. Church Membership & Church Discipline

6. Leadership Equipping the Church to Serve

7. Sacrificial Giving

Don’t be a ‘Lone Ranger Christian’ exclusively concerned with you. Lock arms with others who love the Lord and love His church and together grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. – Thabiti Anyabwile

II Corinthians 4:1-7

I. Sharing the Gospel is to be Considered a Blessing and a Privilege

II. Sharing the Gospel is to be Done with Honesty and Humility

III. Sharing the Gospel is to Know Satan Has Blinded the Eyes of Many

IV. Sharing the Gospel is to Trust that God Has the Power to Open the Eyes of the Blind

Application:

1. Rejoice that you have been given the privilege to share in the work of the Gospel

2. Do not quit sharing the Gospel regardless if there is little or no response

3. Trust God to accomplish every part of His perfect will