1 Peter 2:4-8 Destinies are determined with reference to Jesus Three distinctly Christian perspectives 1. Our view of Christ (v. 4) 2. Our view of the church (v. 5) 3. Our view of choice (vv. 6-8) The post The Cornerstone appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Spiritual Growth comes through feasting on Christ. Two necessary components of spiritual growth: What you must discard (1) What you must desire (2-3) The post Spiritual Growth appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Born to Love 1 Peter 1:22-25 The Gospel begets brotherly love Four questions to clarify the Christian life in relation to the Brethren: When were we enabled to love? (1:22a) Who are we to love? (1:22b) How are we to love? (1:22c) Why are we to love? (1:23-25) The post Born to Love appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Hope results in a holy life The post Live Obediently in Hope – Part II appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Psalm 50 Three sobering calls from the Judge of all the Earth: A call to renewed relationship (1-6) A call to grateful worship (7-15) A call to true obedience (8-23) The post God Does Not Keep Silence appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Money fails to redeem our soul, which is only accomplished in Christ. Three eternal failures of money  Money fails to stop death (5-12, 16-17) Money fails to give eternal life (13-14, 18-19) Money fails to be a substitute for God. (7,14,15) The post Money Fails, God Prevails  appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Text: Psalm 48 Big Idea: The glory of Zion is tied directly to the presence of her King Outline: Four pillars of Zion     (1) What Zion is (1-2)     (2) What Zion knows (3-8)     (3) What Zion delights in (9-11)     (4) What Zion proclaims (12-14) The post Zion: The City of the Great King appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Title: God is the Great King over all the Earth Text: Psalm 47 Big Idea: The tangible reality of God’s kingship should embolden God’s people to exhort all peoples to worship Him. Outline:What fitting realities do we find within this exhortation for all peoples to worship God? It’s a universal call (vs. 1) It’s a call to fear God (vs. 2) There’s… The post God is the Great King over all the Earth appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Psalm 45 The Church lives in awe of her King while anticipating an eternal union with him. I. The Poet’s Exuberance 45:1 II. The Groom’s Excellence 45:2-9 A. Gracious Speech  (2) B. Conquering Sword  (3-5) C. Divine Supremacy (6a, 7b) D. Righteous Sceptre   (6,7) E. Wealthy Status (8,9) III. The Bride’s Allegiance 45:10-15 A. The Charge (11) B. The Blessings (12,… The post A Royal Wedding Song  appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Text: Psalm 44 Big Idea: God’s people must be prepared for foes whose hatred will lead to rising up against them. Outline: How can we be prepared for and endure these foes? (1) Meditate on and remember redemptive history (Vs. 1-3) (2) Meditate on and remember God’s omnipotence (Vs. 4-8) (3) Meditate on and remember God’s providence (Vs. 9-22) (4) Meditate on… The post Preparing for and Enduring Persecution appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.