The Church at 4Points

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

Behold The Lord

Main Points: 1. We trust what we behold. 2. We fear what we behold. 3. We arrive where we behold. Application: We become what we behold. So behold, Christ. Supplemental Text: Ezra 9:8 | Nehemiah 9:32 | James 2:6-7 | Psalm 2:4 | Psalm 49:5-15 | Hebrews 11:10 | Revelation 22:1-5 | Lamentations 3:25-26 | Acts 5:41-42 | Romans 8:31-39

True Worship

Point 1: True worship of God overflows to create true joy in God's people. Application 1: Give your life to the zealous worship of God. Point 2: True worship of God overflows to create true unity among God's people. Application 2: Give your energy to the selfless pursuit of unity. Point 3: True worship of God overflows to create true concern for God's people. Application 3: Give your energy to the collective mission of the church. Supplemental Text: 1 Chronicles 29:23-25 | Psalm 16:11 | 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 | Psalm 133:1 | Acts 2:42-47