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Sumulong Baptist ChurchSep 27, 2020
Godly Children
Scripture text: Ephesians 6:1-3
Why Should Children Obey Their Parents?
1. They are Christians - v.1
*Paul assumes that he is writing to Christian children
Do your children know Christ?
Romans 3:10, 23; 5:8, 12; 6:23; 10:9-10
John 3:16; 14:6
Ephesians 5:21
2. Obedience is right - v.1b
3. Obedience is commanded - v.2a
Deuteronomy 5:16; Romans 8:1-5
Colossians 3:8-14
4. Obedience brings blessing - v.3
Exodus 20:12; Colossians 3:20
Sin always robs
Obedience always enriches
Romans 1:28-30; 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Ephesians 4:32
A Wonderful Woman of God
Scripture text: Proverbs 31:10-31
Traits of a Woman of God
1. Her Conduct - vv. 10-12
1 Peter 3:1-4
2. Her Management - vv. 13-19, 25
3. Her Blessedness - vv. 28-30
Colossians 3:8-14
4. Her Generosity - v. 20
Proverbs 14:21; 19:17
5. Her Wisdom - v. 26
6. Her Testimony - v. 31
The secret of her life? - v. 30
Proverbs 9:10
How To Be a Super Dad
Scripture text: Joshua 24:14-15
How Can You Fight for Your Family?
Scripture text: Nehemiah 4:10-14
Get In the Fight
1. Remember our families are under attack
Nehemiah 4:10-14
Be on guard
Be ready and willing to fight for your family - Nehemiah 4:13-14
Disciple your family - 2 Timothy 2:1-4
Stand up for your family - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
2. We need to fight for what matters
Nehemiah 4:15-18
3. If you fight for your family, God will fight for you
Nehemiah 4:19-20
James 3:2
Fear or Faith?
The children of Israel lived in fear - Number 13:2-33
David defeated Goliath in faith - 1 Samuel 17:45
What Can the Church Do?
Scripture text: Acts 17:1-6
1. Passionately promote missions
Acts 13-16; Acts 13:48; Acts 16:9; Acts 13:4
2. Patiently endure persecution
Acts 14:19-20; 2 Corinthians 4:8-10
3. Consistently plant churches
Acts 14:21-23
6 People the Church Can't Do Without
1. Faithful people - Matthew 25:21
2. Willing people - Ezekiel 22:30
3. People of vision - Proverbs 29:18
4. Positive people - Philippians 4:13
5. Giving people - Mark 12:41-44
6. Supporting people - Proverbs 22:10
The Goal of the Church
2 Timothy 6:11-12
What kind of vessel does God use?
- Empty, Available, Clean
Scripture text: 2 Timothy 2
Disciple in Greek is matheteusate - a learner, a pupil, an apprentice
2 Timothy 1:7 - God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of:
*Power - Acts 1:8
*Love - Romans 5:5
*Self-control
2 Timothy 1:12
7 Goals for the Church
1. Stewards
2 Timothy 2:1-2; 1 Peter 4:10; Romans 14:12; 1 Timothy 3:13
2. Soldiers - 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 11-13
What does a good soldier of Jesus do?
*endures hardship v.3
*avoids worldly entanglements v.4
*magnifies Christ, his commanding officer v.9
Hebrews 2:10
*thinks of his fellow soldiers v.10
*trusts and obeys his commanding officer vv.11-13
3. Athletes - 2 Timothy 2:5; Ephesians 5:15
4. Farmers - 2 Timothy 2:6-7
What can we learn from farmers?
*Farmers have to work - Proverbs 24:30-34
*Farmers need patience - James 5:7
5. Workmen - 2 Timothy 2:14-18
6. Vessels - 2 Timothy :19-22
7. Servants - 2 Timothy 2:24-25
The Purpose of the Church
Scripture text: Acts 9:31
The Church's Function - Building and Multiplication
The Church's Purpose
1. Edification - Building up believers
1 Corinthians 3:9
Ephesians 2:19-22
The Foundation and the purpose of the church
*We are part of the household of God (a building)
*Built upon a strong foundation - Jesus Christ
*We are growing into the holy temple of God
*We are being built up together (koinonia)
Colossians 2:6-7
How are we built up as a church body?
*You need the right foundation
1 Corinthians 13:11; 2 Timothy 2:19; Acts 4:11
*You need a good framework and the right materials - 1 Corinthians 14:26; Romans 14:19
We all have 2 choices as members of the body:
God's construction team or the enemy's demolition team
There are tools to build with:
*God's word - Ephesians 3:7-8
*Faith - Jude 20
*Love - Romans 12:9
*Spiritual gifts - Romans 12:3-8
2. The Purpose of the Church is to multiply itself
Acts 9:31
Matthew 4:19
Acts 5:42
The Church is a Community
Scripture text: Acts 2:41-47
Three elements that make the church a community
1. The church should be intentional - vv.41-42
Why do we exist?
*WIN - Evangelism and worship - Acts 1:8
*BUILD - Discipleship and education - 2 Timothy 2:1-2
*SEND - Locally and globally - Galatians 6:10
Hebrews 10:25
2. The church should strive for unity - vv.43-45
Colossians 3:15
*Ekklesia - called out assembly
*Koinonia - communion, communication, contribution, distribution, fellowship
Community is a common unity of purpose and interests
Romans 15:26; 1 John 1:7; 2 Corinthians 6:14; 1 Corinthians 12:25-26
3. The church should fulfill its mission - vv.46-47
John 20:21
Why is the Church Important?
Scripture text: Matthew 16:18; Colossians 1:19-18; Revelation 1:9-19
1. The supremacy of Christ - Christ is the Head of the Church
Colossians 1:14-18; Revelation 1:9-17
Jesus is:
*Glorious - Revelation 1:12-13
*Powerful - Revelation 1:14-15
*Worthy of worship - Revelation 1:17
2. The Centrality of the Church - The Church is the Bride of Christf
Revelation 19:7-9; 21:9; Ephesians 5:25-27; Jude 1:24-25
3. The Church is a Family of Faith
Revelation 1:9
John said he was their brother and companion in:
*Tribulation
*Kingdom
*Patience
Colossians 2:4-7
How do we move forward as a church?
*As an army
*As pilgrims
*As a building
*As a school
*As a river
Unshakeable Hope - Conclusion
Scripture text: Hebrews 6:19-20
Two key terms: Anchor and Soul
Stand on these promises
1. You are made in God's image
Genesis 1:26; Colossians 3:9-10; 2 Corinthians 3:18
2. You are an heir of God
Romans 8:16-17
3. Your prayers have power
James 5:16; Romans 8:34; Deuteronomy 31:6
4. There is no condemnation in Christ
Romans 8:1
5. The grave has no victory over us
1 Corinthians 15:54-58
6. The joy of the Lord is your strength
Psalm 30:5
7. You have power through the Holy Spirit
Acts 1:8
Luke 18:1
Romans 15:13
God wants us to abound in hope
1 Timothy 4:10
You Will Have Power
Scripture text: Acts 1:8
You Need a Push from the Holy Spirit
1. The Holy Spirit gives us power
Psalm 104:27-30; Ephesians 1:13-14; John 3:5-8; Galatians 5:22-23
2. The Holy Spirit gives us unity
Ephesians 4:3; I Corinthians 12:12-14
3. The Holy Spirit supervises the church
How does the Holy Spirit accomplish this?
* Comforting the believers - Acts 9:31
* Guiding the believers into all truth - John 14:16, 25-26; 16:12-14
* Offer prayers for intercession - Romans 8:26-28
* Bears witness that we are saved - Galatians 4:6-7; Romans 8:16
* Creates an atmosphere for freedom - II Corinthians 3:16-17
4. The Spirit is Holy
I Corinthians 6:11; Titus 3:4-7; Galatians 3:3; Ephesians 5:18
We can grieve the Holy Spirit by:
* Angry words and rebellion - Ephesians 4:30-32; Isaiah 63:10
* Resisting the Holy Spirit - Acts 7:51
* Quenching the Holy Spirit - I Thessalonians 5:19-20; Philippians 2:13
Acts 1:8
The road - the marathon of your life has been long - are you willing to keep pushing forward in the strength and power of the Holy Spirit?
Joy Is Coming
Scripture text: John 20:11-18
How can you experience joy?
1. Gratitude should drive you
Luke 8:2; 2 Corinthians 4:13-15
2. Your past doesn't have to bind you when you're in Christ
John 20:18
3. Don't let delayed hope rob your joy
Jeremiah 18:1-6
4. Don't forget: Jesus knows your name
John 20:16; Isaiah 43:1-3
5. God's formula for joy: Seek God's kingdom first
Matthew 6:33; Psalm 30:4-5
6. Share your joy
Colossians 2:6-7
The Temporary Tomb
Scripture text: 1 Corinthians 15:54
Matthew 28:1-7 - He is risen (egerthe) - I wake, arouse, I raise up
1 Corinthians 15:20-23 - first fruits (aparche) - beginning of sacrifice
What does the Resurrection mean for us?
1. Your past is:
a. forgotten - Psalm 103:11-12
b. forgiven - Mark 2:1-5; Colossians 2:14
c. forever sealed by the Holy Spirit - Ephesians 1:13-14
2. For the present, you have:
a. Victory...
*over sin - 1 John 5:4-5
*to do God's will - Hebrews 13:20-21
b. Life - John 10:10; Ephesians 5:8-17
3. For your future:
a. Your spirit will immediately enter the presence of the Lord when you die if you know Christ as personal Savior - 2 Corinthians 5:8; Hebrews 12:1
b. We will no longer experience sickness, pain, tears or death - Revelation 21:4; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; Romans 8:31-32
Your Prayers Have Power
Scripture Text: 1 Kings 18:20-39; James 5:16-18
How does God respond to our prayers?
1. God delights in hearing our prayers
Jeremiah 33:3
2. Your prayers matter to God because you matter to God
Hebrews 4:15-16; 1 John 5:14
3. God is waiting to answer our prayers
James 4:2-3; Psalm 66:17-20
4. God is preparing you for eternity
2 Timothy 2:12; Revelation 5:6-10
1 Thessalonians 5:17
An Heir of God
Scripture Text: Romans 8:15-17. Numbers 13:1-32
What should believers focus on?
1. Circumstances or Promises?
Numbers 13:1-2, 30-32; 2 Corinthians 4:7-9
2. Possible defeat or Victory?
Numbers 13:30-32; Proverbs 21:31; Psalm 20:7
3. Death or Life?
Numbers 13:32; Job 19: 23-27
Did they face challenges? Yes!
a. The Jordan river was wide
b. The walls of Jericho were high
c. The inhabitants of Canaan weren't giving up without a fight
Joshua led the Israelites to focus on promises, victory and life
Joshua 24:28
Caleb - Joshua 14:10-12
A Defeated Enemy
Scripture text: Romans 16:20
God's Promises Regarding the Devil
1. Our enemy has already been defeated
Romans 16:20; Colossians 2:15; Jude 6; Revelation 20:10
2. Our God is greater than our enemy
1 John 4:4; Matthew 6:13; Ezekiel 28:12-17
3. We don't have to give in when tempted by the enemy
1 Corinthians 10:13; James 4:7
4. The armor of God will protect us from the enemy's attack
Ephesians 6:13-16
3 Main Weapons in our Fight
1. Prayer
James 5:16; 1 John 5:14; Hebrews 4:16; Psalm 145:18; Psalm 34:15
2. Worship
2 Chronicles 20:21; Psalm 136
3. Scripture
2 Corinthians 2:11; 1 Peter 5:8-9; Matthew 4:8-11
God's Promises
This is the first message of our new series entitled "Unshakeable Hope" Building Our Lives On the Promises of God"
Scripture text: 2 Peter 1:4
Exodus 34:10, Psalm 33:6-9
How do we know we can trust God?
1. He is unchanging
James 1:17-18
2. He is faithful
Hebrews 10:23-25
3. He is strong
Romans 4:18-22
4. He cannot lie
Hebrews 6:18-19; Titus 1:1-2; Joshua 21:45
Isaiah 55:10-11
Growing Deeper in Faith 4
Scripture text: Romans 12:14-21
1. Bless those who persecute you
2. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep
3. Be of the same mind
4. Repay no one evil for evil
5. If it is possible, live peaceably with all men
6. Do no be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good
Growing Deeper in Faith 3
Scripture text: Romans 12:12-13
1. Be constant in prayer
1 John 2:1; Psalm 62:8
ACTS prayer
Adoration - Psalm 108:5
Confession - Psalm 51:10-12
Thanksgiving - 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Supplication - Philippians 4:6-7
2. Distributing to the needs of the saints
2 Corinthians 8:1-5
3. Seek to show hospitality
1 Peter 4:9
Growing Deeper in Faith 2
Scripture text: Romans 12:11-12
Spiritual Reminders
1. Don't be slothful in zeal
Colossians 3:17, Galatians 1:19, John 12:42-43, Colossians 3:23, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Galatians 6:9
2. Be fervent in spirit
Revelation 2:1-7
3. Serve the Lord
Romans 1:1, Mark 9:35
4. Rejoice in hope
Psalm 27:13
5. Be patient in tribulation
Exodus 14:14, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 30:5, Psalm 5:3
Growing Deeper in Faith
Scripture Text: Romans 12:9-10
1. Love without hypocrisy
Acts 5:1-11; 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22
2. Abhor what is evil
Romans 6:1-2; Psal 97:10
3. Hold fast or cling to what is good
Titus 2:14
4. Love one another with brotherly affection
Ephesians 2:19-22
5. Outdo one another in showing honor
Galatians 6:19; Matthew 11:29
How Do We Fit Together in the Church?
Scripture Text: Romans 12:3-8
“One another” - alle´lon ἀλλήλων – Used more than 100 times in the New Testament; 58 times by New Testament writers.
Our Relationship To Each Other (We Are the Church)
“If you want to serve God’s purpose, start serving God’s people.” Craig Groeschel
As Church Members:
1. We belong to Christ
2. We belong to one another
3. We minister to each other
4. We need each other
What Is Needed For Ministry and Growth in the Body?
1. Honest Evaluation – Romans 12:3
Ephesians 2:8-9
I Corinthians 15:10
2. Faithful Cooperation – Romans 12:4-8
I Corinthians 12:7
“Spiritual gifts are tools to build with, not toys to play with or weapons to fight with.” Warren Wiersbe
Galatians 5:22-23
Spiritual Gifts
Prophecy/discernment
Service
Teaching
Exhortation
Giving
Leadership
Change Your Mind
Change Your Mind
Romans 12:1-2
1. Don’t Be Conformed
What does the Bible mean by the world?
I John 2:15-17
James 4:4-5
Compromise
2. But Be Transformed
II Corinthians 3:18
Romans 12:1
Why do we need to be renewed?
· The world pollutes us
· We conform to the world
· We get stuck on things
Romans 1:28; Ephesians 4:22-24
“Sin always requires a cost. Right living always carries a blessing.” Mike Winger
3. That You May Prove – prove is a difficult word to translate accurately. In Greek it’s dokeemazeen δοκιμάζειν- to prove by testing, examine, to interpret, to discern, demonstrate, to judge as good
Prove:
· Truly recognizing something for what it is
II Peter 3:18
· Demonstrating the truthfulness of that thing
· Endorsing
“This has been proven in my life.”
You could give a testimonial about this in your life
God’s Will
· Good
· Acceptable - John 4:34
· Perfect
How to Make Sense of Your Life
This message is the first in the series entitled "Puzzled".
Scripture text: Romans 12:1-16
1 Corinthians 13:12
Focusing on What's Important
1. Your Foundation must be sure
God is our Foundation - 2 Timothy 2:19, Isaiah 33:5-6
Christ is our Cornerstone - 1 Corinthians 3:11
2. Family must take its proper place
Psalm 127:1-5
3. Church must be a high priority
1 Timothy 3:14-15
Membership, Service, Support, Community
It Is Finished: The Death, Burial and Resurrection
It Is Finished
Scripture Text: John 19:30
7 Sayings of Jesus on the Cross
• Father, forgive them, they no not what they do
• Mother, this is your son, son this is your mother
• I thirst
• Today you will be with me in paradise
• Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? – My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?
• It is finished
• Into Your hands, I commend my spirit
Tetelestai
So, What Was Finished when Jesus declares this on the cross?
1. What was the finished transaction – What Was Paid For Fully?
II Corinthians 5:21
SIN IS A DEBT YOU CANNOT PAY – ONLY JESUS CAN. This church can’t pay it – ONLY JESUS.
It doesn’t matter how good you are – you can’t get from earth to heaven on your own – it’s too far.
2. What was the Payment?
Romans 6:23
Romans 3:23
“Jesus paid the debt – expressing His love for the sinner – without compromising His nature!” Tony Evans
II Corinthians 5:21
3. What was the proof of Payment?
It is the resurrection that makes Jesus stand supreme.
A dead Savior can’t help anyone.
John 20:4-10
4. What Does This Mean For Us? Salvation
The Resurrection Gives Us:
Hope –Hebrews 6:18-20a
Joy – James 1:2-4
Security – Acts 1:4
Purpose –John 20:21