God is able to make contenders into champions by...1.  Protecting us from stumbling.2.  Presenting us spotless.

Jude says "seeing clearly" involves...

1.  Looking back.2.  Looking up.3.  Looking out.

Keeping from being under the influence of the world means...

1.  Looking for the signs.     Beward of influencers who are...       •  Pagans.       •  Possessive.       •  Perverted.       •  Proud.       •  Pointless.

2.  Longing for the Savior.   ...

Clear faith enables us to see that...

1.  We are in danger.  Are we noticing it?2.  We have a duty.  Are we doing it?3.  We have a definition.  Are we living it?

Fulfilling the Great Commission requires...

1.  Action.2.  Doctrine.3.  Discipline.4.  Dependence.

Rediscovering God's Pattern for Church Leadership

1.  The correct form of church leadership.     The Bible establishes that while Jesus Christ is the only head of the      church, each local church is to be led by a group of spiritually mature ...

1.  A life transformed       •  Longing for connection (Luke 19:3–4)       •  Opening the door (Luke 19:5–6)       •  Venturing into grace and truth (Luke 19:5–6, 8)       •  Embracing transformation (Luke 19:9–10)

2.  God's mandate       • ...

Staying healthy means examining...

1.  The problems with this strategy.

2.  The policy that addresses the situation.

3.  The people and scenarios involving it.

4.  The process and steps to follow.

The Bible speaks of three signposts:

Signpost #1 — Baptism: I publicly commit to Christ.

Signpost #2 — Communion: I publicly commune with other Christians.

Signpost #3 — Membership: I publicly connect with a church.

Getting the most out of preaching means...

1.  Recognizing common mistakes being made.

2.  Rediscovering God's mission for it.

3.  Remembering why it is a "must."

4.  Reaping the blessings makes us better.