Central Baptist Kannapolis, NC

Romans 8:28-31

I. The believers has a promise. vs. 28

A. All things are not Good. vs. 18-25

B. All things work together for Good! vs. 28

II. God has a purpose. vs. 28

A. God's purpose is transformation. vs 29

B. God's purpose is destination. vs 30

III. We have a proclamation. vs. 31

I Corinthians 12:12-18

A Member Receives the Gift of Salvation: Ephesians 2:8

A Member Receives the Call to Serve: I Peter 4:10

I. The Diversity of Members...vs.12

II. The Equipping of Members...I Corinthians 12:4-6

III. The Importance of Members

A. You are a profitable member.

B. You are a providential member.

C. You are a purposeful member.

D. You are a powerful member.

Ephesians 3:13-21

1. Question: One key to “Exceeding Abundantly” is when you get your answer from God, what are going to do with it?

2. Statement: Another key is God not only answers our payers but He gives “exceeding abundantly”  to us. 

3. Source:  How do we get to this “exceeding abundantly,” best place in the world?

    Exceeding abundantly means your banks are overflowing.

4. Application: Paul’s prayer is that God would grant to us according to the riches of His glory.

That we would now understand the source of God’s pure love, 2 Corinthians 13:11

We now understand we love God because He first loved us. 1 John 4:17

Love is the evidence of saving faith in Jesus. 1 John 4:19

Love is the royal badge of true discipleship. John 13:35

Love is the assurance that we have passed for death unto life. 1 John 3:14

The love of God in our heart is unmerited. Colossians 1:12-14

The love of God is the most costly thing known to Heaven or earth. Ephesians 1:7

The love of God is free to all who will receive it. Romans 3:24-25 

The love of God is universal in its offer. John 3:16

The love of God is unbounded in its work. Ephesians 2:4

The love of God is great. Ephesians 2:4

The love of God is inconceivable. Ephesians 3:19

The love of God is forever unselfish. 1 John 4:10

The love of God is forever unchanging. John 13:1.

The love of God is inseparable. Romans 8:35-39

The love of God is everlasting. Jeremiah 31:3

The love of God is perfect. 1 John 4:18

The Holy Spirit describes the love of Christ as:

The love of Christ is unknowable. Ephesians 3:19

The riches of Christ are un searchable. Ephesians 3:8

The joy He gives is unspeakable. Romans 11:33

The ways of Christ are un-trackable. Romans 11:33

The grace of the Lord Jesus is inexhaustible. 2 Corinthians 9:8

The peace of Christ is unfathomable. Philippians 4:7

Jesus Christ Himself is unsurpassable. Exodus 15:11

Acts 8:26-35

I. Respond to God's Plan. 8:25-26

II. Recognize God's Providence. 8:27-31

III. Be Ready to Preach. 8:34

Hebrews 10:23-25, Acts 2:41-47

I. Church is a Priority when we are confident of our salvation

A. Believers should have a confident faith. I John 5:13, Romans 10:9-13

B. Believers should have a continuing faith. Hebrews 10:23

II. Church is a Priority when we are concerned about the saints. Hebrews 10:24, Acts 2:47

A. Are you concerned enough to provoke the saints? Hebrews 10:24, Proverbs 27:17

B. Are you concerned enough to pray for the saints? Acts 2:42, James 5:16

III. Church is a Priority because the coming of the Savior. Hebrews 10:25, I Thessalonians 5:1-13, 11

Genesis 1:26-28

I. The Family is Foundational to Civilization

A. The Family is Foundational in the Creation of Civilization vs 28, Gen. 2:7; Gen. 1:28

B. The Family is Foundational to the Continuation of Civilization. Gen. 9:1

II. The Family is Fundamental to Success

A. The Family is Fundamental to Social Success. Proverbs 29:18

Genesis 1&2 God's Design for the family

Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Family Structure

B. The Family is Fundamental to Spiritual Success

Matthew 4:18-22

I. The Decision to Follow

A. Responding to the Savior.

B. Rejecting Self. Matthew 16:24-26

II. The Desire to Follow

A. The Desire to follow His Word. I Peter 2:2-3

B. The Desire to follow His Ways. I John 2:6

III. The Discipline to Follow. Acts 2:42

A. Bible Study: II Timothy 2:15

B. Fellowship: Hebrews 10:24-25

C. Prayer: I Thessalonians 5:17

Luke 10:38-42

I. The Desire to Worship

II. The Distraction to Worship

III. The Decision to Worship

Matthew 1:18-21

I. The Reason for the Gift. John 3:16a

II. The Revelation of the Gift. John 3:16b

III. The Recipient of the Gift. John 3:16c

A. The person who receives salvation "Whosoever". Romans 10:13. II Peter 3:9

B. The plan of salvation "Believes in Him" Ephesians 2:8

C. The promise of salvation "Will not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16,

I Thessalonians 4:13-18

**II Corinthians 9:15 "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift!"

Isaiah 9:1-6; Luke 2:9-14

Three Realities concerning Biblical Peace:

I. Peace is Essential. John 16:33

A. Peace is essential spiritually. John 16:33a

B. Peace is essential practically. John 16:33b

II. Peace has been Extended. Luke 2:10-11

III. Peace can be Experienced. John 16:33, John 14:27

A. Peace with God. Romans 5:1, James 2:23

B. The Peace of God Philippians 4:7

Psalm 23