First Baptist Norfolk

Romans 13:8-10 | The gospel teaches us how to relate to others. | 1. We owe an unending debt of love to others. | 2. To love the other fulfills God’s law. | 3. Love does no harm to a neighbor.

The gospel teaches us how to relate to government.

Communion refocuses our soul to celebrate.

1. We have intimacy with Jesus.

2. Jesus has set us free.

3. Jesus has paid the full debt of sin.

4. We have been made rich in grace.

The Father’s extravagant heart loves unconditionally, forgives completely, and celebrates abundantly.

1 Thessalonians 2:4-6

God entrusts us with the gospel so that we might share His love with others.

1. Sin enslaves us.

2. Jesus alone sets us free.

3. God entrusts us to share the gospel with others.

2 Corinthians 8:1-9

God entrusts us with the gospel so that we might abound in the grace of giving.

1. Give in difficult times.

2. Give beyond ability.

3. Give with zeal for the opportunity.

4. Abound in the grace of giving.

Luke 16:1-14

God entrusts us to make wise choices with His stuff for His purposes.

1.Our purpose is God’s pleasure.

2.Heavenly reward depends on our faithfulness.

3.How we use money shows whom we serve.

1 Chronicles 22:1-19

God entrusts us to make His name famous in our world.

Live in harmony with God.

Our work is for God.

Seek the Lord and glorify Him.

Genesis 2:15

God entrusts us to care for what belongs to Him.

1. The call to tend and keep.

2. Sin spoils our stewardship.

3. Jesus restores our satisfaction in stewardship.

Ephesians 5:22-6:4

God establishes roles in the home that moves us toward healthy relationships.

1. Surrender to the Spirit.

2. Wives, be like Jesus in submission.

3. Husbands, be like Jesus in love.

4. Children, obey your parents.

5. Parents, nourish your children.