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I am Forever Loved by God and Dependent on His Grace

February 26, 2023
By Pastor Jathan

 I am forever loved by God and dependent on His grace – Romans 8:38-39, 2 Corinthians 9:8

 

Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Does God’s love for us change based on our performance?  Why or why not?
  • What are the two meanings for grace in Scripture?
  • How is the Christian life, from beginning to end, all of grace?

 

Other passages to consider:

Jn 1:14-17; 17:23; Acts 13:43; Rom 5:20-6:1; 8:38-39; 1 Cor 15:10; 2 Cor 9:8; 12:9; Eph 1:5-6; 2:5-9; Col 2:6-7; 2 Tim 2:1; Heb 4:14-16; 13:9.

 

 

 

 

I Am Set Apart for Christ

February 11, 2023
By Pastor Jathan

I am set apart for Christ- Colossians 1:2; 1 Peter 2:9-10

 

 

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What does it look like in your life to be set apart from sin?

Are saints an elite class of Christian?  Give Scriptural support for your answer.

What price was paid for us to be redeemed?  How does being Christ’s possession impact the way you live?

Other passages to consider:

 Rom 12:1; 1 Cor 1:2; 6:19-20; Eph 1:2; 2 Th 2:13-14; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet 1:1-2.

 

 

I am united to Christ

January 13, 2023
By Pastor Jathan

I am united to Christ

 

Notes:
 

 

 

 

 

 

  • What are the consequences of having Adam as your representative?
  • How is one united to Christ?  What changes does that bring?
  • What does it mean that believers are in a living union with Christ?

Other passages to consider :

Ps 51:5; Jn 15:1-5; 1 Cor 1:30; 6:19-20; 15:22,45; Eph 1:1-14; 2:1-3.

 

 

 

 

 

Who Will Be Saved

March 03, 2022
By Pastor Jathan

 Who Will Be Saved?

 Matthew 19:13-30

 

Notes

1)      To be saved you must…

              a.       Come to Christ in                                                                – vv13-15.

 

              b.       Follow Christ in                                                                    – vv16-24.

 

 

2)      Salvation is completely                                                                     – vv25-26.

 

 

3)      Following Christ will                                                                          – vv27-30.

 

Digging Deeper:

-What kind of heart attitude is necessary for one to be saved? 

-What was Jesus exposing to the rich young man?  What does this teach us about what it means to follow Christ?

-Who or what has first place in your life?

-How does this text encourage Christians that it is worth the cost of following Jesus?

Other passages to consider:

Ex 20:1-17; Mt 5:3; 6:24; 16:24-26; 18:1-3; Jn 3:3-8; Eph 2:1-9; Phil 3:4-9.

Consider the Cost

December 17, 2021
By Pastor Jathan

Consider the Cost

Matthew 16:21-28

 

1) The Cost of Salvation – vv21-23.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2) The Cost of Following Christ – vv24-28.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digging Deeper:

-As you consider what Jesus did for you, what is your response?

-Are the requirements to follow Christ a one-time decision or ongoing?  Or both?

-In what areas do you need God’s help to deny yourself and come under Christ’s authority?

 

Other Passages to Consider:

 

 Ps 2; Isa 53; Matt 4:1-11; 10:16-39; 26:30-28:7; Phil 2:5-11; 3:7-9.

The Gift of God’s Word

October 29, 2021
By Pastor Jathan

The Gift of God’s Word-2 Timothy 3:15-4:4

 

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Digging Deeper:

-How is the Bible a gift from God?

-How should the Bible be used in the local church and in the individual lives of Christians?

-What role does the Word of God have in my daily life?  What is one new habit I can pursue regarding the Bible?

 

Other passages to consider:

Ps 19:7-14; 119; 138:1-2; Matt 4:1-11; Col 3:16; 1 Pet 1:23-2:3; 2 Pet 1:3-4, 21.

When Our Religion Goes Wrong

July 18, 2021
By Pastor Jathan

When Our Religion Goes Wrong – Matthew 12:1-14

Sermon Notes:

  • When we elevate                                               to the level of                                              .
  • When we rely on                                                rather than                                                  .                                                                                 
  • When we fail to                                                                                                                        .

Digging Deeper: 

  •  What was God’s purpose for the Sabbath?  How did all the Pharisees’ rules keep people from experiencing this?
  • How is Jesus greater than David and the temple? 
  • Are you resting in Christ alone?  What tends to take your focus or dependence off of Christ?

Other Passages to Consider:

Ex 23:12; Dt 5:14; 23:25; 1 Sam 21:1-6; Ps 110:1; Mt 5:13-17; Jn 1:14; 5:39-40; 13:35; Acts 2:22-36; Col 1:15-20; Heb 3:7-4:13; 1 Jn 4:7-21.

Responding to Christ

July 03, 2021
By Pastor Jathan

Responding to Christ – Matthew 11:20-30

Sermon Notes:

1)      _____________________ – vv20-24

2)      _____________________ – vv25-27

3)      _____________________ – vv28-30

Digging Deeper:

  • How are you responding to the truth about Jesus?
  • What does this passage teach about coming judgment?
  • Why are you a Christian?  How did that come about?
  • What burdens does Jesus take away from us?  How?
  • What does it mean to be yoked with Christ?

Other Passages to Consider:

Isa 1:18; 55:1-7; Rom 1:18-25; 1 Cor 1:26-31; 2 Cor 4:3-6; Eph 1:3-7; 2:4-10; Col 1:19-23; Rev 20:11-15.

So, you want to be a Christian?

April 24, 2021
By Pastor Jathan

So, you want to be a Christian?

Sermon Notes:

1)  Following Jesus ____________________________.

2)  Following Jesus ____________________________.

Digging Deeper:

  • -Identify something in your life that you find important enough to sacrifice for.
  • -Explain this statement: In one sense, our salvation costs us absolutely nothing.  In another sense, salvation costs us everything.
  • -Why is Jesus worth whatever we are called to sacrifice?

Other Passages to Consider:

Matt 10:37-39; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 14:25-33; John 6:60-69; 12:1-7; Col 1:15-23; 2 Tim 2:1-9.

God's Church, God's Glory

March 09, 2018
By Pastor Jathan

Sermon – God’s Church, God’s Glory – 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Preparing your heart for the sermon:

  • What is the Church?  What makes up the Church?
  • What metaphors does Paul use in this text to describe the Church?
  • Why does God point out that the Holy Spirit dwells in them corporately?

Other passages to consider – 1 Chron 29; Matt 16:13-20; 1 Cor 1:10-18; Eph 4:1-16; Col 3:5-17; 1 Tim 3:14-15; 1 Pet 2:4-12

Digging Deeper:

  • Why should we not put Christian leaders on “a pedestal”?
  • What standard will God use in judging how His Church was built?
  • What does this passage have to do with divisions in the church?
  • How does this text impact your view of Gospel ministry & the church?

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