Series:  Let Him Hear Title:  Wedding RSVP Text:  Matthew 22:1-14 Tonight’s BIG QUESTION – How will you respond to God inviting you to the kingdom of heaven? 1.  Realize what you are being invited to 2.  Stop making lame excuses 3.  Go in and take your place in the kingdom of heaven 4.  Bear the…

Series:  Authentic Inconsistency Title:  The Ironic Kingdom Text:  Matthew 19:16-30 Today’s Truth – Leaving everything to follow Jesus is never a net loss 1.  There is a cost to following Jesus 2.  Your idols will influence you see the cost as too high 3.  Following Jesus brings limitless reward 4.  God’s grace makes it possible to…

Series:  Let Him Hear Title:  Squatters Beware Text:  Matthew 21:33-46 Tonight’s Truth – God will never relinquish ownership of His kingdom 1.  He expects us to produce fruit in His name 2.  He expects us to honor His servants 3.  He expects us to submit to His Son And if we don’t, God will shatter…

Title: Invest to Invite (aka, Develop Relationships to Impact People) Text: Luke 19:1-10 Today’s Takeaway:  Make friends with people far from God so that they might be brought near to God 1.  You might surprise people by being interested in their friendship 2.  You might make some religious people mad 3.  You might feel like you are walking on water 4.  You might see God do an amazing act of salvation May God…

Series:  God-Shaped Parenting Title:  A God-Centered Home Text:  Matthew 22:37-28 Today’s Task – How do I build a God-centered home? 1.  Imitate the God-centeredness of God 2.  Fill your home with family prayer 3.  Gather around the Bible together at home 4.  Make the mission of God the mission of your home 5.  Prioritize highly…

Title:  Who Do You Say Jesus Is? Text:  Matthew 16:13-23 1.  People often misunderstand who Jesus is 2.  But, there’s only one answer:  Jesus is the Christ 3.  Jesus is the Christ BECAUSE of His life, death, and resurrection Today’s Takeaway – Trust in Jesus, our only hope! May your Easter be sweet because Jesus…

Series:  Together We stand Title:  One Believing in Resurrection Text:  1 Corinthians 15:12-34 Tonight’s Takeaway – Jesus’ resurrection is the foundation for the hope of our future resurrection 1.  Understand the serious implications if it’s impossible for people to be resurrected 2.  Jesus Christ’s resurrection is not only proof that it’s possible for people to…

Series:  The Journey with Joy Title:  Forever Triumphant Text:  Philippians 3:1-11 Today’s Task:  How do I live every day in the triumph of Jesus? 1.  Refuse to be pulled into the false hope of works righteousness 2.  Consider Christ as more valuable than anything else on earth 3.  Focus on what you gain through your…

Series:  The Journey with Joy Title:  Worthy of Honor Text:  Philippians 2:19-30 Today’s Task – How can I be a Christian leader worthy of honor amongst the people of God? 1.  Seek to be a servant of others, especially in the church 2.  Be concerned foremost for the welfare of the church 3.  Build a…

Series:  The Journey with Joy Title:  Trust and Obey for There’s No Other Way Text:  Philippians 2:12-18 Today’s Takeaway:  My salvation in Christ should lead to a lifetime of my growing obedience to Christ 1.  Obey with fear and trembling 2.  Obey with God’s help 3.  Obey without complaining 4.  Obey to the end 5.…