Freedom from the enslavement of sin only belongs to true disciples of Jesus

Disciples of Jesus are freed from sin because they abide in the Truth (30-32)

Disciples of Jesus are freed from sin because they acknowledge the Truth (33-36)

Disciples of Jesus are freed from sin because they appropriate the Truth (37-38)

Proclamation of Gods salvation is possible through God's devine provision, a Thankful Heart, and Trust in Christ!!

True Salvation....

I. Requires God' Provision!

II. Requires a thankful heart!

III. Requires Trust in Christ!!

How Reformation Happens

2 Chronicles 33:21-34:3, 33

Reform happens when you have the courage to begin seeking, believing, and obeying God

Reform happens when you begin seeking after God (vv.1-3)

Reform happens when you begin believing God's Word (vv.14-21)

Reform happens when you begin obeying God's Word (vv.29-33)

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Big Idea

"Jesus meets the moments of the day with a demonstration and deployment of missions and so should we"

Jesus Meets the Moment of the Day with a Demonstration of Missions (9:35-36)

Jesus Meets the Moment of the Day with the Deployment of Missions (9:37-10:1)

Jesus' unveiled glory provides confirmation, clarity, and comfort for his disciples to carry on the mission

Jesus' Unveiled Glory Provides Confirmation for His Disciples vv.1-2

Jesus' Unveiled Glory Provides Clarity for His Disciples vv.3-5

Jesus' Unveiled Glory Provides Comfort for His Disciples vv.6-8

Big Idea:

Because Jesus laid down His life FOR His Disciples, you must lay down your life to BE His disciple

To be a Disciple of Jesus REQUIRED His Life

To be a Disciple of Jesus REQUIRES your Life

You must lay down your earthly priorities to be Jesus' disciple

You must lay down your earthly possessions to be Jesus' disciple

You must lay down your earthly privilege to be Jesus' disciple

Standing on the Confession of Christ

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Big Idea

The Confession that Jesus is the Christ, Son of the living God is the truth that all Christians will stand on today and forevermore

The Confession that Jesus is the Christ, Son of the living God brings Clarity to Confusion

The Confession that Jesus is the Christ, Son of the living God indicates Divine Revelation

The Confession that Jesus is the Christ, Son of the living God gathers a Community for Missions

Placing your faith in religious tradition will always fail because Jesus alone saves

Your worship may be in vain if your worship is not centered on the Word of God

Your worship may be in vain if your worship does not transform your heart

The Supreme Value of the Kingdom of Heaven makes it Worth the Cost

The Kingdom of Heaven has Supreme Value (vv.44-46)

The Kingdom of Heaven has a Supreme Cost (vv.47-50)