The Blessed Life

Christian Unity

Main Points: 1. Christian Unity is not manufactured by man or institution but only by becoming sons of God through Christ. 2. When Christians dwell in Unity the whole body is blessed and honored. 3. When Christians dwell in unity it shows the world God's blessing of eternal life. Application Point: Strive to Maintain the Spirit of Unity. Supplemental Text: Hebrews 2:10-11 | Exodus 30:30-32 | 1 Peter 2:4-6,9 | 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 | Ephesians 4:4-7, 21

The Blessed Life

Main Points: 1. The blessed life treasures God's grace. 2. The blessed life embodies Christlikeness. 3. The blessed life treasures and obeys the Word. 4. The blessed life endures suffering and seeks the eternal reward. Application: Pursue God over your own agenda. Pursue obedience over the fleeting pleasures of this world. Pursue the fruit of suffering over the avoidance of suffering. Supplemental Text: Colossians 3:22-24 | Psalm 127:3-5a| Romans 4:7-8 | Psalm 32:1-2 | Matthew 5:3-9 | Psalm 1:1-2 | Psalm 112:1 | Psalm 119:1-2 | James 1:22-25 | Luke 11:27-28 | James 1:12 | 1 Peter 3:14a | Matthew 5:10-12 | Psalm 84:5 | Matthew 6:33

Streams in the Desert

Main Points: 1. God's faithfulness fuels our hope in him. 2. God's faithfulness fuels our prayers to him. 3. God's faithfulness fuels our trust in him. Application: 1. Reflect on God's faithfulness in your life. 2. Pour out your heart to God in prayer. 3. Trust the process. Supplemental Text: Acts 4:13 | Psalm 137:1-4 | James 1:2-4 | Hebrews 5:7-8 | Luke 19:41-42 | Revelation 21:4 | Hebrews 4:15-16 | 1 Kings 18:41-46 | James 5:13-18

Trust the Lord

Main Points: 1. Those who trust in the Lord will abide forever in His presence  2. Those who turn away from the Lord will be led out of His presence. Application Points:  - Trust in the Lord during times of uncertainty  - Trust in the Lord during times of wicked rule  - Trust in the Lord with His people Supplemental Text: Psalm 46:4-7 | Romans 4:3,22-24 | Psalm 45:6 | Psalm 110:2 | Isaiah 14:4-6 | Deuteronomy 7:9 | Matthew 3:7-9 | Matthew 25:41-46 | 2 Corinthians 13:5 | Luke 15:1-7

Postured for Worship

Supplemental Text: Exodus 14:11 | Psalm 129:105 | 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | Hebrews 4:12 | Matthew 4:4 | Ephesians 2:1-10