3 Comforts from the Cross:

1. The Cross reveals a deeper problem. (Acts 2:36)
2. The Cross shows us God’s love. (Romans 5:8)
3. The Cross teaches us to trust. (Romans 8:32)

// Acts 6 //

Irresistible faith is expressed through sacrificial service. If we are going to be a people of sacrificial service, we must be:

1. Spiritually awake

2. Walking in wisdom

3. Available to serve

// Acts 17:22-31 //

Irresistible faith starts with genuine worship.

1. Examine your devotion

2. Leverage your circumstances

3. Remember your God

// Philippians 4:4-9 //

How do we approach God at a time like this? Paul gives us 3 prayers:

1. Adoration

2. Supplication

3. Thanksgiving

And a promise: Peace

Worry is listening to your heart, peace is talking to your heart.

// Philippians 4:4-9 //

Two characteristics that we need to grow into, if we are going to be a people of peace in the midst of an anxious world.

1. Relentless Rejoicing

2. Public Perseverance

// John 14:1-6 //

Objection 1: Claiming that Jesus is the only way to God is arrogant.

a. All religious and moral viewpoints end up being exclusive.

b. Jesus provides the most inclusive exclusivity in history.

Objection 2: All religions are equally valid and basically teach the same things.

a. What makes Jesus unique can be summarized with one word: GRACE.

b. Once we understand grace, faith is no longer spelled D-O. It's spelled D-O-N-E.

// Acts 4: 23-31 //

3 characteristics of bold prayers:

1. Bold prayers are God-sized.

2. Bold prayers are scripture-saturated.

3. Bold prayers empower bold acts.

// Colossians 4:7-18 //

3 priorities in fulfilling our ministries as individuals:

1. Faithful over Famous (Tychicus)

1a. No ask too big, no task too small.

2. Present over Perfect (Onesimus)

3. Purpose over Preference (Mark)

// Colossians 4:2-6 //

Walk the talk, don't just talk the talk.

Walking the talk:

1. Starts with perseverance in prayer.

2. Continues with bold faith.

3. Makes the most of every opportunity.

4. Is always communicated with grace.

The Gospel changes us from the inside out. Therefore how we communicate our faith to others is directly impacted by our understanding of the gospel.

// Colossians 3:12-25 //

1. The Gospel gives us a new role in our family.

2. The Gospel gives us a new boss at work.

a. Feedback becomes our friend

b. Rest becomes routine

c. Excellence becomes even

d. Self-importance becomes service