Gospel Light Sermon Network

 Title: "It hurts so Good" main scripture Isaiah 55:8-9 The first scripture are 1 Peter 1: 6-7 James 1: 2-4 Hebrews 12: 10-11. Also Job 1:1 Job 1:12 Job 2:9 What to do in the midst of your suffering. Point 1 1. Cry out to God. Job 7:11 Luke 22:44 Matthew 27:46 Psalm 5:1 Psalm 4:1 Psalm 50:15 Romans 8:18 Psalm 119:146 Point 2 2. Prayers/ share with body of Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Matthew 18:20 Point 3 3. Praise and Worship Psalm 9:2 Acts 16:25

 Title: Fear Not Main passage: Isa 43:1-7 Suffering causes fear. Gods promises can be louder than our fears. Isa 43:1 1. Fear is optional 2. I am redeemed 3. I am His Isa 43:2 4. God is with me 5. I won’t drown 6. I won’t be consumed Isa 43:3 7. I have a savior 8. I am chosen Isa 43:4 9. I am precious 10. I am honored 11. I am loved Isa 44:5-6 12. I am not alone 13. I am part of a great nation Isa 44:7 14. I am called by God 15. I am created to glorify God

 Title: Greatness God uses the things we hate to make us great! Main passage: Psa 71:20-21 Key point: In Christ what goes down will come up Supplementing verses: James 1:2-4, Psa 118:17, Phil 1:6

 Title: Gory before Glory Passage: John 12:20-26, 31-33 Main point: Victory is sweeter when you’ve taken some L’s Rev 1:17-18

 Title: Top TenTaking a look at 10 reasons to disciple, other than the Great Commission.1. Paul taught it: 2 Tim 2:22. Glorifies God: John 15:83. We are visual learners: 1 Cor 11:1, Phil 3:174. Keeps eternity in mind: Phil 3:18-215. Accelerates maturity: 1 Cor 14:206. Promotes sound doctrine: Acts 18:24-287. Increases wisdom: Prov 12:158. Provides accountability: Heb 3:12-139. Grounds us in the word: 2 Tim 3:1610. Reaches the next generation: Psa 71:18,78:3-4

 Title: The Recipe Jesus made it clear that he wants us to make disciples and he gives us the recipe in the gospels. 1. Observation: john 1:35-39, john 1:43-46 2. Decision: Matt 4:18-22, Luke 14:25-27,33 3. Internship: Mark 3:14-15, Luke 10:20 4. Partnership: John 15:7-8,15-16, Matt 28:18-20

 Discipleship: Who Does It? Introduction: Matt. 28:19-20 Colossians 1:28-29 2Timothy2:2 I. Jesus and His Disciples Mark 1:16-20 John 1:35-40 Mark 9:35 Matthew 18:1-4 John 18:1 Matthew 10:1, 5-8 Gal. 2:20 John 8:31-32   John 14:15 II. People in All Walks of Life Barnabus & Saul Acts 11:25-26 Paul & Timothy 2 Timothy 2:2 1 Timothy 4:12 Priscilla/Aquila & Apollos Acts 18:24-26 Parents & Children Prov. 29:17, Prov. 22:6, Deut. 6:5-8 Disciple to Believer Eph. 4:15-16, Heb. 3:13, Heb.10:24-25 III. A More Current Example Luke 9:23-24

 Title: “ All In “ Opening: Disciple in the Greek= Mathaytes: means a learner, pupil, disciple- one who follows ones teaching Opening verses: Matt 28:19-20, Luke 6:40 We will be looking at some defining marks of a disciple of Jesus Christ. 1. Character: John 13:33-34, 1 Cor 15:33 2. Conviction: John 14:15-16, Matt 7:13-14 3. Commitment: Luke 14:25-27,33, Gal 6:9 4. Contributes: John 15:8, Luke 10:2 Closing: (If you can show these one at a time. show the believer line first than add the disciple line 2nd and so on. also you don’t have to include the numbers I only put them so that we do miss any) 1. Believer: believes in God     Disciple: lives for God 2. Believer: fits in the world     Disciple: stands out 3. Believer: gives up when things get hard     Disciple: carries their cross daily 4. Believer: picks and chooses what part of Jesus teachings to follow     Disciple: works on all areas with the help of the Holy Spirit 5. Believer: casual faith     Disciple: committed faith 6. Believer: wants an easy life     Disciple: lays down their life 7. Believer: loves to receive     Disciple: loves to serve 8. Believer: comfortable     Disciple: ready for a challenge 9. Believer: believes faith is personal     Disciple: makes more disciples 10. Believer: knows what God wants them to do but holds back       Disciple: IS ALL IN!

 Title: How Much Is Enough Opening clip: https://youtu.be/7tOkpntQtBM (play to 1:10) Opening verse: Prov 27:20 Paul lays out 3 key strategies needed to getting to a place of contentment. Main passage: Phil 4:11-13 Choose between wants and needs Phil 4:11, Phil 4:19 Ride the financial roller coaster Phil 4:12, Psa 37:25 Jesus is enough Phil 4:13, Gen 15:1, Psa 37:4, Isa 55:2