Sermons from Grace Community Church of Smithville, MO

A Sermon Series from Colossians

Colossians 1:1-2

I. The Author

A. Apostle of Christ

B. Aware of the Church

C. Arrested by Caesar

Il. The Audience

A. They were Christians

B. They were Colossians

C. They were facing Challenges

Ill. The Aim

A. Christ Alone

B. Christ's Abode

C. Christ Applied

Galatians 6:1-18

Three ways living by the Spirit Impacts the Church

1. Living by the Spirit creates unity

2. Living by the Spirit enables you to live for the good of others

3. Living by the Spirit creates corporate advancement of the gospel

Galatians 5:1-26

Four Results of Trusting Jesus over Self

1. You will eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness, (1-5)

2. You will have peace, (6-11)

3. You will serve your neighbor, (13-15)

4. You will fulfill the Law. (16-26)

Galatians 3

LUKE 18:9-14

I. THE PARABLE'S CONTEXT (v9)

A. A COMMITMENT TO THE LAW

B. A CONFIDENCE IN LEGALISM

C. A CONTEMPT FOR THE LOWLY

II. THE PARABLE'S CONTENT (v10-14)

A. A HAUGHTY PRAYER

B. A HUMBLE PRAYER

C. A HEAVENLY PARDON

III. THE PARABLE'S CALL

A. EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES

B. ESCAPE MORALISM

C. EMBRACE GOD'S MERCY

Matthew 13:44-46

The surpassing value of Christ & His Kingdom moves us to joyfully Surrender everything to Him.

I. THE SURPASSING VALUE OF THE KINGDOM
     A. KINGDOM DISCOVERED - When we see the kingdom of heaven, its immeasurable worth becomes self-evident.
     B. THE KINGDOM DEFINED - The Kingdom is not first a realm but a reign. To have the kingdom is to have the King!
II. THE JOYFUL SURRENDER TO THE KINGDOM
     A. THE KINGDOM REJOICED OVER - They did not surrender everything with bitterness, but with joy. When Christ becomes our treasure, surrender becomes gain.
     B. THE KINGDOM RECEIVED - We do not buy the Kingdom. We receive it freely by grace. But when we truly receive it, we treasure it above everything else.

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."

What does my life reveal that I treasure most?

LUKE 12:13-21

I. THE PARABLE'S CONTEXT

A. A DISCUSSION ABOUT FINAL JUDGMENT (V 4-5)

-DON'T CONCEAL THE GRAVITY OF SIN

-DON'T CHEAPEN GOD'S SALVATION

B. A DEMAND FOR FINANCIAL JUSTICE (V 13)

C. THE DANGER OF FLEETING JOY (V 14-15)

II. THE PARABLE'S CONTENT

A. A SURPLUS OF PROVISION (V 16-17)

B. A SELFISH PLAN (V 18-19)

C. A SUDDEN PASSING (V 20-21)

Ill. THE PARABLE'S CALL

A. GUARD AGAINST GREED (V 15)

B. CHOOSE FAITH OVER FEAR (V 22-26)

PSALM 103

I. THE CALL TO PERSONAL WORSHIP

A. Stir Your Soul (v.1)

B. Survey His Benefits (v.2)

II. THE CAUSE FOR PERSONAL WORSHIP

A. His Gracious Benefits (v.3-5)

1. He forgives your Iniquity

2. He heals all your diseases.

3. He redeems your life from the pit.

4. He crowns you with love and mercy

5. He satisfies you with good

B. His Covenant Love (v. 6-10)

C. His Immeasurable Love (v. 11-13)

1. The Height of His Love

2. The Vastness of His Forgiveness

3. The Depth of His Compassion

D. His eternal love. (v.14-19)

1. From Everlasting to Everlasting

2. From Generation to Generation

3. Established Forever.

Ill. THE COSMIC CALL TO WORSHIP

A. All the Angels (v. 20)

B. All of Creation (v. 21-22)

MATTHEW 18:21-35

I. THE PARABLE'S CONTEXT

A. INSTRUCTIONS ON FORGIVENESS (V 15-17)

- SEEK CONVERSATION

- SEEK COUNSEL

-SEEK CONVERSION

B. AN INQUIRY ABOUT FORGIVENESS (V 21)

C. AN INSIGHT ON FORGIVENESS (V 22)

II. THE PARABLE'S CONTENT

A. A MASSIVE DEBT (V 23-27)

B. A MINOR DEBT (V 28-30)

C. THE MASTER'S DECISION (V 31- 35)

III. THE PARABLE'S CALL

A. REMEMBER YOUR FORGIVENESS

B. RESPOND WITH FORGIVENESS

C. RESTORE YOUR FELLOWSHIP

Luke 10:25-37

I. THE PARABLE'S CONTEXT

A. THE LAWYER'S TEST

B. THE LAW'S TEACHING

C. THE LOOPHOLE TACTIC

II. THE PARABLE'S CONTENT

A. A DANGEROUS PATH

B. A DISTRACTED PAIR

C. A DIFFERENT PROTAGONIST

III. THE PARABLE'S CALL

A. STRENGTHEN A GOSPEL CONCERN

B. SHOW A GODLY COMPASSION

C. SUBMIT TO THE GREAT COMMAND