Scripture:

John 1:19-34

Mal 4:5

Isa 40:3-5

Matt 17:12-13

Col 1:21-22

John 14:16-17

Notes:

- No other message answers the questions who we are not, who we are, and who is Jesus.

-Disciples of Jesus know who we are not.

-"You will be able to walk in greater Christian freedom when you have a clear sense of who you are not."- JT English

-Disciples of Jesus know who we are.

-Disciples of Jesus know who Jesus is and proclaim it through a Spirit-filled life.

Scripture:

John 1:1-18(Pg.6-7 Scripture Journal)

Gen 1:1-3

Gen 1:26-27

Eph 2:8-9

Rom 7:14-25

Notes:

-Takeaway: Our belief must be centered on Jesus being the Word-becoming-Flesh

-No other word declares hope and meaning into creation.

-No other word offers salvation from sin.

-No other word urges grace and truth in our lives today.

-"Grace gave what truth demanded: the ultimate sacrifice for our sins."- Randy Alcorn

-The Christian Life begins with no other word but Jesus.

-"The Son of God became the Son of Man so that sons of men could become sons of God."- Augustine of Hippo

Scripture:

John 20:30-31

Acts 4:12

James 2:18-20,26

John 3:36

Our Mission: A Church that proclaims Jesus. We exist to make disciples by proclaiming Jesus through Christ-exalting worship, Christ-centered discipleship, Christ-loving community, Christ-reflecting service, Christ-fueled mission.

Notes:

-Takeaway: Belief in Jesus is the root and the rule of our life.

-No other belief roots our everlasting life.

-"We must be careful to believe and trust in the Jesus presented in the scriptures - the son of God who humbly sacrificed himself to deliver us from the bondage of sin."-John MacArthur

-No other belief must rule our everyday life.

-"When we truly believe, we begin to truly live."-Matt Carter

-"You became like what you believe in. So becoming like Jesus requires believing in him more and more in every part of our life."-Jeff Vanderstelt

Scriptures:

2 Peter 1:3-12

Proverbs 22:15

Deuteronomy 6:5-9

Notes:

Self-control has been defined as the ability to control one's emotions and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Love is doing what's in the best interest for another person, no matter the cost or their response.

"The Gospel is only good news if it gets there in time."-Carl F. H. Henry

Scripture:

1 Sam 1:27-28

Eph 2:8-9

Gal 6:14-15

Psm 127:3

Mark 10:13-16

Eph 6:4

Deu 6:4-9

Notes:

What is not child dedication?

-Child Dedication is not a biblically required ceremony.

-Child dedication is not salvific.

-Child dedication is not related to OT circumcision or NT baptism.

What is child dedication?

-Child dedication is acknowledging and receiving God's precious gifts of children.

-Child dedication is modeling Jesus's love for little ones.

-Child dedication is a vital step in obeying God's command to raise children to both know and follow Jesus.

Scripture:

2 Cor 9:5-8

1 Cor 16:2

Notes:

Give Generously

Give Thoughtfully

Give Consistently

Give Proportionally

Give Willfully

Give Cheerfully

Believers cannot truly give Sacrificialy.

Scripture:

Ephesians 2:10

Notes:

Serving God most often practically fleshes out as serving others.

You were made to serve God.

You were saved to serve God.

You were shaped to serve God.

Spiritual Gifts

Heart

Abilities

Personality

Experience

Your service to God will be most effective and fulfilling when you are using your spiritual gifts and abilities the area of your hearts desire in a way that best expresses your personality and experiances.

Scripture:

Col 1:9-12

Pray for the will of God.

S-Start with scripture.

T-Talk with others

O-Obey your desires

R-Recognize your giftings

Y-Yield to the spirit

Pray for wisdom of God.

Pray for our walk with God.

The priority of our work for God.

Scripture:

Col 2:12

Rom 6:4

2 Cor 5:17

Matt 26:26-30

1 Cor 11:23-29

Notes:

Baptism

-The act of baptism is our initial identification with Jesus.

-One time event in the life of a follower of Jesus as a sign of a permanent relationship.

The Lord's Supper

-Participation in The Lord's Supper is our continual identification with Jesus and His Church.

-Observed many times by a follower of Jesus as a sign of an ongoing relationship.

Scripture:

Acts 2:40-47

Notes:

The meaning of fellowship is of a common sharing and joint participation.

Fellowship is both vertical and horizontal.

Fellowship is expressed in the gospel.

Fellowship is expressed in the spirit.

Fellowship is expressed in suffering.

Fellowship builds faith.

Fellowship builds Relation.

Fellowship builds unity.