What is the litmus test for discerning whether something is of the Holy Spirit or not? How might this evaluation help us better use our spiritual gifts in a way that honors the Lord?

1) Is it Gospel Centered

2) Is it Christ Centered

3) Is it Others Centered

How does a vibrant and seemingly spiritual church find itself on the end of being condemned for losing its first love? How do Jesus's words to the church in Ephesus reveal what it is that Chist cares about and desires from His Bride, the church? How should we heed this warning?

1) Jesus Cares About His Church

2) Jesus Compliments His Church

3) Jesus Confronts His Church

4) Jesus Counsels His Church

How do we deal with the instability and uncertainty of a fallen world as followers of Christ in this coming year? What truths concerning God's character do we cling to in such uncertain times? John gives us a glimpse into the very character of God through his greeting in Revelation 1 to the seven churches in Asia.

1. God is Unchanging

2. God is at Work

3. God is a Faithful Witness

4. Christ is the Firstborn from the Dead

5. Christ is Ruler of All

6. Christ is the one who Loves You

7. Christ Releases us from our Sin

8. Christ makes us into a Kingdom

9. Christ will return

How is it that we ought to cherish the King who comes as a humble baby? How does Matthew help us see more clearly who this king is and what it is that he fulfills? 

How does the effort to save the life of one child change the course of redemptive history forever? How is God's faithfulness to His promise and perfect providence put to the test and proven to be true through the faithfulness of seemingly unknown and insignificant people?

1. The promise is at risk

2. The promise has a hero

3. The promise is secured

4. Is the promise fulfilled?

What does a life devoted to the Lord look like? What specific elements that mark someone who desires to live a life pleasing to God as a servant?

1. Seek the Lord

2. Separate from Sin

3. Submit to God's Word

4. Surround yourself with Godly Counsel

4. Serve the Lord Completely

In 2 Samuel 12:1-23 we learn three things about son: it should be confronted, there are consequences, and lastly there is comfort from sin because of the lovingkindness of the Lord. 

How are believers to examine themselves before partaking in the Lord's table? Do we have room in our theology for the reality that God may judge those who participate in an unworthy manner? Why is proper self examination crucial to being able to enjoy the blessings of the elements? 

1. To Examine Oneself

2. Leads to Avoiding Discipline

3. Leads to Enjoying the Blessing of the Elements

Although the Lord's table is a feast for believers, those who participate are called to first consider their conduct before the table. What does it look like to enjoy and properly cherish the Lord's Table? 

1. Cherish His Church

2. Cherish His Sacrifice 

3. Cherish His Covenant 

4. Cherish His Return

Husbands are called to lead their wives under the headship of Christ as wives are called to submit to their husbands as those under their headship. But in what ways does your faithfulness to your calling affect the corporate gathering? How can living according to your God-given gender glorify God?

1. The Theological Foundation of Headship

2. The Cultural Outflow in the Church

3. Support from Scripture

4. Support from Nature