I Entrust You to God
Take responsibility for your church!
Love the people 19-21, 31b, 37
It’s not about me!
...
Commissioning
22 Commands
Already commended for these! (1:2-10)
Yet, they need to be exhorted to CONTINUE!
DON’...
Pass the Baton
GRACE
Grace is NOT passive! Grace not only restores us, but grace also empowers us!
God has entrus...
God's Call for You
You are CALLED! (2 Timothy 1:8-9)
The shepherd works to give direction and protection to the church...
Even If
What does God want me to do?
What if things go wrong?
How do we know God’s will?
God’s Mora...
The End of the Matter
Is everything meaningless?
Judgment is coming! (11:9, 12:14)
Always live in view of eternity!
...
Chasing Happiness
The righteous are blessed and prosper.
The wicked are judged and perish.
Choose God’s way for ha...
Godly Discontent
Cultivate an insatiable hunger for God’s best!
Aim together for one purpose 12-14
Get excit...
The Pieces of Peace
Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:14, Matthew 5:9, John 14:27, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:14, Colossians 3:15, 1:20
...
The Broken Path to Joy
God provides a joy that is full, unshakable, everlasting, inexpressible!
Psalm 16:11, John 15:11, J...
Corrupted by Sin
Hope in God’s merciful intervention!
God blesses us with life 20
The human race continues d...
The Verdict
Be humbled by God’s merciful judgment!
God judges with affliction
Working and childbearing a...
Who Told You?
Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight… -Psalm 51:4
Confess you...
Did God Say?
Know your enemy!
Deceptive slanderer (2 Corinthians 11:3)
Powerful (2 Corinthians 4:4)
In...
A Helper Suitable
Celebrate the beautiful sanctity of marriage!
Created for relationship 18-20
God demonstrat...
Fellowship in God's Garden
Faithfully treasure God’s blessed fellowship!
Entrusted with abundance 7-14, 16
Yahweh bles...
Sabbath: God Rests
Sabbath Overview
God rested from His creation work on day 7.
Sabbath rest was commanded in Exodu...
Created in God's Image
Man vs Animal
God makes man:
With authority
With rationality
With morality
In His i...
Forming and Filling
Thus says the Lord: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool.”
-Isaiah 66:1
FOR...
The Goodness of God
GOOD
Definition – pleasing, beautiful, desirable, efficient, favorable
Scope – satisfactory in qua...
Six Literal Days
Theistic evolution – belief that God used the process of evolution to create living things, includin...
Prepare to Meet Your Maker
Humbly worship our awesome God!
God is eternal 3-8
God has no beginning, no maker. He is s...
International Worship
Celebrate God’s gospel plan for every ethnicity!
God is sovereign in salvation
God desires...
The Gospel's Reach
Serve God among your beloved family!
Restored by grace
Nourish redemptive relationships!
...
The Gospel in Relationships
Pursue relationships with gospel power!
Obey Jesus’ peace 15
Cultivate peace with proper or...
Sinus Rhythm
Live your new life in Christ!
Kill old desires 5-9
We cannot accomplish change simply by st...
Pulling the Plug
Jesus +
Legalism – trusting rules for acceptance with God
Asceticism – trusting in strict self-den...
Rooted and Built Up
Beware of itchy ears! (2 Timothy 4:3-4)
Worldview – the frame/lens through which we filter and inte...
Lost & Found
Grow in the intimate knowledge of Jesus!
Count His worth 7-8
Beware of valuing reputation, ...
No Pain, No Gain
Demonstrate Christ through suffering!
Rejoice in your stewardship 24-27
We are entrusted wi...
A Cut Above
Anchor your hope in Jesus!
Jesus is the eternal Creator 15-17
Jesus is NOT a created being!...
The Fruitful Gospel
Prayerfully pursue gospel fruit!
Thankful for God’s foundation 3-8
Never cease to thank God...
The Disciple's Radical Commitment
Wholeheartedly follow Jesus – no holding back!
Count the cost of following 28-32
What does ...
8 - Unloving Tolerance
RUN!
From unrighteousness to righteousness
From misplaced trust to trust anchored in truth
...
7 - Ministry of Reconciliation
Our ministry in 3 verbs:
Persuade – to move to belief
Plead – appeal, come alongside
Implore – de...
6 - Ministry of Compassion
Take time to minister to people with compassion!
See the priority
Compassionate ministry ta...
5 - Ministry of Listening
*Proverbs 18:2, 6-7, 12-13, 15, 17, 21
Invest yourself in careful listening!
Ask thoughtful...
Mothers Who Make a Difference
1. The Protective Mother (Exodus 2:1-4)
2. The Supportive Mother (1 Samuel 1:24-28)
3. The Instruc...
4 - Ministry of Love
Walk worthy - in love, light, and wisdom! (Luke 15:2, 7:34)
Overflow God’s love in redemptive rel...
3 - Only a Sinner Saved by Grace
Are there DEGREES of sin?
Any one sin is enough to separate us from God. (James 2:10)
Everyo...
Worthy is the Lamb
Jesus’ resurrection:
Demonstrates God’s power
Displays Jesus’ victory
Accomplishes our ho...
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
Truly this was the Son of God!
Words of forgiveness (Luke 23:34)
Words of promise (Luke 23:4...
2 - Celebration of Sin?
Homosexual practice is SIN. -Genesis 19 *v5, Leviticus 18:22, 20:13, Ezekiel 16:49-50, Jude 7
Bew...
1 - Truthing in Love
As we grow in Christ, we must come alongside others!
Characterized by love
Hate the sin… lov...
10 - Commissioning Our Kids
Our children are our disciples, our apprentices... Adults In Training (AITs). We have a limited amount of time before we commission them, sending them out on their own to navigate life as adults. With that sending mindset, we must intentionally prepare them, equipping them to own their faith for themselves!
9 - Blind Leading the Blind
May it never be that we negatively influence children or others with our hypocritical behavior! We must live sincerely in order to best represent Christ to the next generation. Jesus' charge not to judge must be properly understood in its context, that we beware of hypocrisy but willingly and lovingly give and receive correction - a call to every Christian and to every parent!
8 - The Forward Struggle
The battle against sin is overwhelming, exhausting, and heartbreaking - especially when we recognize the magnitude and prevalence of sin in our lives! But even as we struggle, we can struggle together, and struggle forward, with no condemnation in Christ, but hope and help in the gospel for us to keep growing, and guide our children in this truth as well!
7 - Made for Worship
Whether we realize it or not, we are worshiping something! All of life is worship. We must offer ourselves, our whole selves, to God, for His perfect will, and our joy! And we get to forge this path together with the next generation, to help them in the path of a life of worship!
6 - My Son, Receive My Words
The Book of Proverbs describes two paths - one of life and godliness, and one of sin and destruction. The world's way is attractive but destructive! We need God's Word to navigate life, and we must equip the next generation to find wisdom and direction from God's Word!
Flourishing in the Barren Wilderness
Three Survival Tips to Survive in the Wilderness
When your needs are being tested, taste the wa...
5 - Sharing Lives
Sharing the gospel involves sharing our lives! So discipleship involves a parental-like engagement with one another that invests with love and boldness. This includes our investment in the children among us at church, engaging them with affection for their growth.
4 - Loving Discipline
Discipline is not fun, but painful (both for children and for parents)! But we must see the greater purpose of discipline, and step up to fulfill our purpose of training in our children's lives, to help them grow in valuing what matters and learning patterns that will help them for a lifetime!
3 - Along the Way
Life is the best object lesson! As parents, doing life together with our children and facing the day side-by-side gives us great opportunities to speak into their lives, helping them to see life through the Word of God without making everything a formal Bible study.
2 - A Solid Foundation
Without a solid foundation, we are on shaky ground! Many people are building their lives on sand, instead of the rock... We have the opportunity to help our children to establish their lives on a foundation that will hold them through the storms of this life and all eternity!
1 - Let the Children Come
It may be tempting to treat children as inconveniences... even the disciples didn't want Jesus to be bothered by the children, so that He could focus on more important things! But Jesus insisted, "Let the children come!"
No More Curse
Jesus is coming again to make all things new!
Jesus pours out abundant life 1-2
Our pursuit...
Is There Room?
Prepare your heart for the Lord Jesus Christ!
Behold Jesus’ subtle working
Adore Jesus’ humb...
The Curse Bearer
Jesus bore our curse to bring us blessing!
In Christ we receive righteousness 11-12
Righteo...
Blessing or Curse?
Choose life and blessing by choosing obedience!
Life in relationship with God is a blessing 15...
Sins and Sorrows Grow
Our holy God decrees a curse because of sin.
We will experience pain 16-17
The whole earth ...
God's Not Finished
Get back up and keep on going!
God still has a plan and a purpose – for you!
Faithfully persever...
Feeling All Alone
Fix your eyes on the God of the subtle!
God is steadfast in His compassion
We are deserving...
Persecuted, Not Abandoned
Come to God in your sorrow and struggle!
God is our refuge 1-3
Run to God in the face of fe...
Rain Forecast
Draw near to God in faith!
With humble prayer 42
How will you respond to God’s truth and ch...
All-Consuming Fire
Turn your heart back to God!
He has chosen His people 30-32
The provision of sacrificial at...
Quit Your Limping
Choose this day whom you will serve!
The God who is able 20-23
Beware of anchoring your tru...
Facing the Enemy
Pursue God in hard times!
Repent quickly
Beware of a stubborn, ignorant, unrepentant attit...
The Lord Gives Life
Take confidence in God’s true Word!
Rest in God’s purpose 17-20
The Lord has redemptive pur...
Just Enough for Today
Humble yourself under God’s mighty hand!
Who allows our rejection 8-9
God might be leading ...
All Dried Up
Entrust yourself to the Living God!
Pray His will 1, James 5:17
Elijah was an ordinary man ...
Sing to the Lord, All the Earth!
Sing God’s praise among all nations!
Recognize God’s worth 4-6
God’s greatness surpasses un...
Gospel Accountability
Take action to forgive your offender!
Because Jesus paid it all 17-19
We owe a debt because...
Gospel Perspective
Prepare your heart for loving forgiveness!
Because your offender is valuable 10-11
Forgiven...
Evil All Around
Reading the Old Testament:
Examples of what NOT to do
(1 Corinthians 10:6-7, 11)
Testimonie...
Gospel Foundation
Understand the gospel’s power for reconciliation!
Rooted in grace 1-3
God gives grace f...
No Shortcuts: The Necessary Cross
Satan is real!
Powerful, but not omnipotent
Clever, but not omniscient
Watching, but not ...
Live By the Spirit
Which matters more?
Your job, or the fruit of the Spirit?
Arriving on time, or the fruit of the ...
Purposeful Self-Control
We are incredibly vulnerable without self-control! (Proverbs 25:28)
Possible masters: emotions, alc...
Calm Gentleness
Gentleness (meekness) – strength under control; boldness with humility (Ephesians 4:2, Galatians 6:1...
Trusted Faithfulness
Faithful = trustworthy, reliable, dependable
God is faithful to keep His promises! (Deuteronomy 7:9...
Honorable Goodness
God is good! (Psalm 136:1, Luke 18:18-19, Psalm 34:8)
God created everything good. (Genesis 1)
Bec...
Constructive Kindness
Recognize the overwhelming kindness of God! (Matthew 11:30, Ephesians 2:7, Titus 3:4)
God’s kindnes...
New Life in Jesus
BAD NEWS: Because of our sin, we are hopelessly guilty before God.
GOOD NEWS: Because Jesus died fo...
Steadfast Patience
Patience – “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or...
Incomprehensible Peace
Jesus is our peace.
Peace with God – no longer enemies (Romans 5:10, 1)
Personal peace – no ...
Inexpressible Joy
What is the greatest joy you can imagine?
“I would be joyful if __________.” (How do YOU fill in t...
Transformed Love
Is love a feeling?
Love is a fruit of the Spirit. (Gal 5:22)
Love is a command. (Matt 22:37-...
Rotten Fruit
We are free!
Don’t go back under the law (legalism) – Galatians 5:1
Don’t go back under old ...
Spirit-Grown
The fruit of the Spirit is the character of Jesus!
Transformation is inside-out:
from the root...
Do You Love Me?
No matter your failures… follow Jesus!
Growing in commitment 1-14
Remember your call – Jesu...
Peace Be with You
Disciples’ response to Jesus – curiosity → awe → skepticism → fear → security → hope → (cross) → con...
Bloody Cross, Costly Peace
Jesus reconciles sinners to God!
Payment to God
Consider the cost paid by Jesus!
God is se...
The Wounded Savior
Reflections on the cross: 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 2:8, Colossian...
Are You the King?
We all stand before the transcendent King!
Confronted by absolute truth 28-38
“What is trut...
I Told You, "I Am"
Jesus is sovereignly working for good!
Fulfilling the Father’s will 1-11
Notice how serious...
Commissioned with Prayer
Commission – sent with a duty (purpose) and authority to fulfill it (power)
Purpose of Jesus’ praye...
Are You Ready?
Remember God’s truth so you don’t stumble over His blessings!
Guidance amid opposition 1-15
...
Loved and Hated
Abide = remain, dwell, last, endure
Dependence on God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Union w...
A Church Being Built
We have a powerful promise: “I will build my church!”We have a blessed assurance: “the gates of hell...
Because He Lives
Trust Jesus for a calm, assured heart!
Jesus is the way to the Father
Jesus gives help with ...
Together in Communion
Remember our Church Covenant – our promises to one another to obey God’s commands for the church, ou...
In the Trenches TOGETHER
Humbly confront your church family!
Genuinely care
Purge any prideful mindset! (Matthew 7:1...
Your Church Family MATTERS!
The gospel gives us gospel community!
The gospel necessitates gospel community!
Aspire together ...
Betrayal and Glory
Represent Jesus with happy service!We are chosen with privilegeWe are chosen to be Jesus’ disciples,...
A Servant is Not Greater
Partner with Jesus to serve radically! Humbly receive Jesus’ service It is shocking for an almighty,...
Us With God
Find all your needs in God’s gift of Himself!You are pursued by a Saving God! 21God has been working...
At the Right Time
The time is NOW to trust and follow Jesus!The time is now to receive Jesus as KingThe time is now to...
Anointed to Die
Treasure Jesus, who died for us!1. With selfless dependenceWe can trust God’s sovereign purpose:God ...
God's Glory & Our Good
Come to Jesus, who works for God’s glory and our good! Jesus shows powerful love 1-16Powerful love e...
Proof of Identity
Trust in Jesus, who is one with the Father!
1. Jesus has sheep from the Father
The Father entr...
The Good Life
Find security in the Good Shepherd!Follow His lead 1-6Who are you listening to?Don’t fall prey or be...
I Once Was Blind
John 9:24-41See hope in Jesus! Recognize Jesus’ impact 24-29Jesus has the power to change our lives!...
The OTHER Side
Trust the God of all grace in the midst of your problems!Problems are inevitableDon’t be surprised b...
Joy in Heaven
Luke 15:1-7
Joyfully pursue the lost!
Share God’s burden
What does your greatest burden ...
Personally Invested
1 Thessalonians 2:7-12
Give yourself for the sake of the gospel!
With tender love
Have y...
Who is My Neighbor?
Luke 10:25-37
Love others with the gospel!
Invest your time
It’s time to reevaluate our ...
Ready for Open Doors
Colossians 4:2-6
I ought to speak to make the gospel clear.
Perspective – how does their lif...
God's Work on Display
John 9:1-23
Following Jesus gives meaning to life!
1. Jesus sees the person
Slow down to re...
Free Indeed
John 8:31-59
Are you truly Jesus' disciple?
Are you truly free... or are you STUCK?
Know Go...
With One Voice
Invite all peoples to join us in praise!
1. Abounding Hope v.13
We are part of something MUCH ...
Light of the World
Are you living in LIGHT or DARKNESS?
Live in the light of fellowship w/ God!
1. Receive the Fa...
Can I Trust My Bible?
Confidently trust God's Word!
1. God's Word comes from God
God used men, but they spoke and w...
Jesus: Wanted Criminal
What is Jesus’ value in your life?
Find deep satisfaction in Jesus!
1. Come seeking 25-36
Y...
Empty Religion
John 7:1-24
Cultivate a heart for obedience!
Look on Jesus with faith
Look on Jesus with ...
Hungry Hearts: Filled with Jesus
John 6:52-71
Resolve to abide in Jesus!
Eagerly longing for the resurrection
Continually ...
What Kind of Church Are We?
Philippians 1-4
Paul praised them for being a faithful church
Paul encouraged them to be a u...
Not "IF", but "WHEN"...
Matthew 5:11-12
The Reality of Persecution
The Reason for Persecution
The Reaction to Perse...
Hungry Hearts: A New Satisfaction
John 6:22-51
Keep growing in trusting Jesus!
Receive God’s work
Desire God’s will
Seek...
Hungry Hearts: More Than Enough
John 6:1-21
Come to Jesus with a hungry heart!
Be amazed at Jesus' power
Be thankful for ...
Equal With the Father
John 5:18-47
Honor Jesus as Almighty God!
The Father gave the Son works
The Father gave t...
Power to Heal
John 4:43-5:17
Come to Jesus, who makes us well!
Unhindered by distance
Unhindered by tim...
Sweet Fellowship Together
Philippians 1:8-11
Grow in love with your church!
Moved with longing
Shaped with value
...
The Way of Purity
Psalm 119:9
Build a pure life on God's Word!
Desire purity
Start young
Take charge
A Shaken World
Hebrews 12:18-29
Receive God's exhortation to endure!
Experience God's Joy
Fear God's Jud...
Better Together
Hebrews 12:12-17
Train together for enduring holiness!
Discipline yourself
Value others
...
Holiness Boot Camp
Hebrews 12:3-11
Train for enduring holiness!
Consider Jesus' endurance
Remember God's lov...
The Race Before Us
Hebrews 12:1-2
Run with trusting obedience!
Encouraged by faithful witness
Freed from dea...
What's the Meaning of This?
Deuteronomy 6:20-25
Cultivate faith in daily home life!
Obedience is valuable
Wrestling i...
Assured of God's Presence
Deuteronomy 6:16-19
Follow God tenderheartedly!
Beware of forgetful perspectives
Beware o...
Loving God From Our Abundance
Deuteronomy 6:10-15
Faithfully remember the Lord your God!
Appreciate the Lord's provision
...
How to Be a Believer at Home
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Live like loving God matters MOST!
Train your children with these words
...
It is Finished
Matthew 27:45-53, Luke 23:44-49
I. The Events Surrounding the Crucifixion
A. His Betrayal & Ar...
Loving God with All of Me
Deuteronomy 6:1-5
Love God, holding nothing back!
with captivating fear
with careful obed...
Exchanging Vows with God
Deuteronomy 5:6-21
Honor God's holiness in your heart!
The 10 commandments:
Reveal God's ho...
Don't Waste This Season
Romans 8:28-29
Waiting with Hope for Future Glory... BUT
Working with Hope for Present Good!
...
Translation, Please?
Abide in Jesus for true, living hope!
Revealed in Scripture
Fulfilled in Christ
Translate...
The Spirit-Filled Believer
How would it affect our church and our personal lives if the Holy Spirit withdrew? Would it make an...
Missionaries to Mozambique
Missionaries Junior and Abby Taylor share their ambitions to serve in Mozambique with Baptist Mid Mi...
The Testimony of an Outcast
God wants to use us to tell others!
1. The gospel is radical
2. The gospel is nourishing
3. The...
Eternal Satisfaction
Are you satisfied in life? Do you know what it is to be truly satisfied in Jesus - not just in concept, but the deep satisfaction of a relationship with Him?
It's Not About Me!
Find joy in magnifying Jesus with your life!
1. Joy in faithful service
2. Joy in persistent witne...
Motivated for Mission
God calls us to BE disciples MAKING disciples, in all of life!
1. Driven by worship
2. Driven ...
A Spiritual Birth
We desperately need new life in Jesus.
1. Without Jesus, we are inadequate
2. Without Jesus, we ar...
Consumed with Zeal
Honor Jesus' passionate authority!
1. Jesus honors His Father
2. Jesus IS the temple
3. Jesus wil...
A Sign of Increasing Joy
Jesus fulfills us with an ever-increasing joy!
1. With a timing that teaches us patience
2. With a...
That You May Believe
The Gospel of John equips us for fulfilled life in Jesus!
1. Greater knowledge of Jesus
2. Greater...
Have You Met Jesus?
Introduce others to Jesus!
1. Notice people seeking
2. Share your life
3. Invite personal encount...
Look! The Lamb of God!
Identify yourself in relationship to Jesus!
1. Jesus is the coming Lord
2. Jesus is the worthy Chr...
Veiled in Flesh
Look on the beauty of Jesus to know Him more!
1. Jesus is the eternal glorious God
2. Jesus is the...
Walking in the Light
We must habitually confess our sin!
1.Owning our sin
2.Hating our sin
3.Forsaking our sin
&nbs...
Holy, Holy, Holy
We must honor God as holy in our hearts and lives!
1.There is none sovereign like our God
2.There ...
Does anyone care? (Community)
Get out of your comfort zone to come alongside others!
1. Share together in suffering
2. Share tog...
Does anyone care? (Jesus)
Our Savior Jesus feels with us.
1. Jesus weeps with pain
2. Jesus groans with anger
3. Jesus work...
How do I prepare?
Love freely as a steward of your relationships!
1. Invest in your relationships
2. Value your rela...
How do I go on?
Live one day at a time!
1. Offer your worship
2. Bear your cross
3. Hold fast your integrity
&...
How do I stop the pain?
Don't waste your pain!
1. Pray candidly
2. Feel pain
3. Anchor in truth
Discussion q...
How does this make sense?
Grieve with hope because this world is not our home!
1.Anticipate glory in heaven
2.Realize agony ...
Compassionate Provocation
Jonah 4:1-11
Our God probes hearts!
1. Confronting with His character
2. Revealing selfish orie...
Compassionate Proclamation
Jonah 3:1-10
Our God persuasively invites!
1. with His people participating
2. with a piercing ...
Compassionate Preservation
Jonah 1:17-2:10
Our God powerfully preserves!
1. Answering our prayer
2. Using our pain
3. Res...
Compassionate Pursuit
Jonah 1:1-16
Our God patiently pursues!
1. Sin rejects God's purposes
2. Sin gains fast momentu...
Compassion Prefigured
Receive God's freely offered compassion!
1.God gave a message
2.God gave a miracle
3.God gave a m...
Equipped to Profit
Engage with Scripture for your benefit and God’s glory!
1.To know God’s truth
2.To trust God’s cha...
Obedience of Faith Among All Nations
Praise Jesus' name with faithful obedience!
1. Among all nations
2. In me first
3. In us together...
Words of Life
Turn to God, who gives life in His Word!
1.Even when the teaching is hard
2.Even when our way is c...
A Warning
WARNING: Listen carefully to God's Word!
1.To keep dearly
2.To root deeply
3.To grow patiently
...
Campus Bible Fellowship International at Syracuse University
Missionary Tim Tanner presents his family's ministry ambitions to help with CBFI at Syracuse Univers...
Confronted by a Mirror
Hear God's Word and DO it!
1. Receive its confrontation
2. Remember its revelation
3. Act on its ...