Text: Matthew 7:24-29

Main Idea: Following Jesus is a necessary sign of salvation

Point 1: Following Jesus means walking in his ways

Point 2: Following Jesus means recognizing who he is

NOTE: The audio problem resolves itself a little way into the sermon.

Main Point: As a disciple you must dictate who directs you

Point 1: Be aware that influencers are often not what they appear to be (15)

Point 2: Look closely at the impact of influencers lives (16-18,20)

Point 3: Influencers who don’t honor God will be judged by God (20)

Text: Psalm 3 Pastor Tim

Main Idea:  Salvation Belongs to the Lord; heart-felt prayer belongs to us.

 

The Battle  vs 1-2

Keys to Victory

* Seek Salvation from God (and nowhere

else) vs 3-4

* Rest in God’s Salvation Timetable vs

5-6

* Cry Out for God’s Salvation vs 7-8

Psalm 103

Matthew 7:12-13; 21-23

Main Idea: Following Jesus on the "narrow road that leads to life" means that your life is built around pleasing him.

Point 1: Honestly assess which road you are on. (Matt 7:12-13)

Point 2: Make it your desire to please God (Matt 7:21-23)

God-honoring judgement:

1. Always uses a consistent God-ordained measure (vss. 1-2)

2. Comes from self-awareness and repentance (vss. 3-5)

3. Enables good discernment (vs. 6)

Luke 24:1-12 Pastor Larry

CONSIDERATION 1: The Way of the Resurrection 

                 (How did it happen? – vss. 1-8)

CONSIDERATION 2: The Witnesses of the Resurrection 

                   (Who saw it first? – vss. 1, 9-12)

CONSIDERATION 3: The Worth of the Resurrection

(Why does it matter? 1 Corinthians 15:17-20)