Ephesians 4:11-16; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; Acts 2:42-47

 

Church Membership is the proper context for discipleship.

Personal Disciplines fuel personal discipleship.

Our corporate Gatherings fuel corporate discipleship.

We exalt Christ in all things.

We equip one another for maturity in Christ.

We evangelize so that other may exalt Christ with us.

Sermon Notes:

Joy is found in the presence of God.

Joy is found by those who draw near to God.

Joy is found by trusting in God's goodness.

This Christmas season, we get the privilege of focusing on the person and work of Jesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest, and King.

Hebrews 4:14-16; 6:13-20; 10:11-14

 

Our Great High Priest provides all we need to be faithful.

Our Great High Priest promises eternal access to God's presence.

Our Great High Priest made purification for our sins.

This Christmas season, we get the privilege of focusing on the person and work of Jesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest, and King. Christ’s prophetic ministry has been anticipated since the start of the Old Testament and is so important to us because without it, we would never know the true God.

Genesis 22:1-19

 

God is worthy of our worship even when his plans don't make sense.

God expects obedience even when faith is tested.

God expects obedience even in the midst of suffering.

1 Corinthians 7:1-7

 

Sex protects your marriage from sexual sin.

Sex is a duty you fulfill to your spouse through self-giving and self-sacrifice.

Failure to fulfill your duty is sin.

 

Remind yourself of the Lord's benefits.

The Lord forgives.

The Lord heals.

The Lord rescues from death.

The Lord offers purpose.

The Lord gives every other good thing.

Remind one another of the Lord's benefits.

The Lord extends unending mercy.

The Lord loves us despite our weakness.

The Lord's kindness extends passed our earthly life.