I. Review – We have been talking about the exchanged life or the abundant life in Christ –Read John 10:10 – This is the life Jesus gave us – Before we cross the bridge today’s lesson provides let’s review a few concepts    * Discuss the difference between grace and law?    * Define flesh?    * What are the two branches of the law tree?   * How can good behavior still be flesh? *… Continue reading

This morning we continue our study on the exchanged life today we will be discussing producing fruit as we explore abiding in Christ, How Jesus abided in the Father, How we abide in Christ . . . I. Abiding In Christ – Read John 20:21 -We must realize we have been commissioned by Christ in the same way Jesus was commissioned by the Father – Knowing He has sent us gives us peace as we embrace our… Continue reading

This morning we continue our study on the exchanged life today we will be discussing where it all began as we explore the two trees, the lie, and grace God’s way . . . I. The Two Trees – Read Gen 2:7-9 – Setting the scene – God created man, the garden, and the twotrees: the tree of life (eternal), and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil(self effort, Life apart from God)… Continue reading

This morning we continue our study on the exchanged life today we will be discussing finding confidence in the Christian life by looking at what our life is supposed to be like in Christ, how to respond to our flesh, and discovering the source of our life . . . I. What is Our Life Supposed to be Like in Christ? – How do Christians generally view the Christian life? – Safe, Joyful, Victorious at… Continue reading

This morning as we begin our new study exchanged life – Discovering the victory you have we ask the question, “What did Jesus accomplish on the cross?” and we will see His love for us, His forgiveness of us, and our new life in Him . . . I. He Showed His Love for Us  Romans 5:8 – How many of you have ever heard or used the phrase, “’Talk is cheap!” – We can… Continue reading

This morning we continue to study on spiritual warfare we will be focusing on testing the spirits and see that testing is required, the spirit of the antichrist, and our advantage . . . I. Test Required v.1 – Do not believe every spirit – Just because you hear something doesn’t mean God is speaking to you – We do not want to be deceived or led by anyone but the Lord – We are to… Continue reading

This morning we continue to study on spiritual warfare we will be looking at avoiding traps by identifying the wrong focus, the wrong requests, and discovering the right path . . . I. The Wrong Focus  v.1-2 – James begins by asking a question that’s a good indicator of a wrong focus –What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? – Your pleasures – You lust and do not have – So you… Continue reading

This morning we continue to study on spiritual warfare we will be looking at the weapons of our warfare in relation to our courage, our weapons, and their effectiveness . . . I. Courageous  v.1-2 – Paul begins this section by urging them by the meekness and gentleness of Christ– This is an interesting comment when you are about to talk about spiritual warfare – But he is making a point by doing it –… Continue reading

This morning we continue to study about understanding our enemy by looking at the story, the explanation, and the contrast . . . I. The Story  v.1-6 – We begin this section with Jesus telling a story (a figure of speech) to make aspiritual point, but they didn’t understand Him – Lets go through this – There will be claims that there is an alternative way to heaven but they are not legit – All who… Continue reading

This morning we begin to understand our enemy by looking at doing our job, humbling ourselves, and being sober . . . I. Do Your Job  v.1-5 – What we should do – Shepherd the flock of God exercising oversight voluntarily according to the will of God with eagerness as an example – As we all do ministry we have responsibility for those we lead – What not to do – Don’t shepherd under compulsion, for… Continue reading