Declared Righteous
We must humbly cling to the cross by faith!
1. Jesus died for the guilty on the cross
2. Jesus pai...
Sufficient Grace in Weakness
Lord, keep me needy!
1. Guard me from self-exaltation
2. Guard me from self-sufficiency
3. Guard ...
Only Christ
Our approach to God is through Jesus alone!
1. All other ways are dead ends
2. No other truth is p...
Your Church Family MATTERS!
The gospel gives us gospel community!
The gospel <strong>necessitates</strong> gospel community!
...
Counted Righteous
We must joyfully cling to Christ's righteousness by faith!
1. Humbly recognize my wickedness
2. Gr...
Together in Christ
Bible Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 | Speaker: Luke Scallon | Series: The Church: God's Sovereign Grace Re...
Kingdom Character
Pursuing transformed character leads to...
1. Happiness
2. Persecution
3. Influence
...
Only Grace
Our salvation is a gift by grace alone!
1. Grace did what I couldn't
2. Grace did what I wouldn't
...
No Longer Enemies
We must enjoy the <em>fullness</em> of <em>nearness</em> to God!
1. God considers me righteous
2. ...
It is Finished
Bible Text: John 19:30 | Speaker: Luke Scallon | Series: Stand Alone | We must hold fast to Jesus, o...
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...
Only Faith
Our righteousness is accomplished by faith alone!
1. My efforts prove my sinfulness
2. My efforts ...
Peace Be with You
Disciples’ response to Jesus <em>– </em>curiosity → awe → skepticism → fear → security → hope → (cro...
Wretched Defeat
We must endure the beautiful struggle against sin!
1. Desire righteousness
2. Get frustrated with ...
This Changes Everything
Bible Text: Luke 24 | Speaker: Luke Scallon | Series: Stand Alone | Let Jesus change your life!
1. ...
Power to Heal
John 4:43-5:17
Come to Jesus, who makes us well!
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<li>Unhindered by distance</li>
<li>...
Life-on-Life Impact
We must engage people with hope!
1. Cultivate growth in Christ
2. Build bridges to Christ
3. Stri...
The Wounded Savior
Reflections on the cross: 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 2:8, Colossian...
The Enabling Spirit
We must follow the Spirit's leading!
1. with conviction of hope
2. with focus on God
3. with powe...
Grasping the Infinite
We must surrender to God's sovereign grace.
1. Meditate on God's incomprehensible love
2. Trust in...
It is Finished
Matthew 27:45-53, Luke 23:44-49
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No Shortcuts: The Necessary Cross
<strong>Satan is real!</strong>
<ul>
<li>Powerful, but not omnipotent</li>
<li>Clever, but no...
The Potter's Purposes
We must cherish the mercy of our just God!
1. God has mercy on SOME
2. God prepares SOME for glory...
Friend of Sinners
We worship by loving the lost with God's light.
1. Guard your heart
2. Prove God's worth
3. Expos...
The Race Before Us
Hebrews 12:1-2
Run with trusting obedience!
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<li>Encouraged by faithful witness</li>
<...
Righteousness Revealed
We must pursue God's righteousness in the gospel!
1. It sets us apart
2. It compels our obedience
...
Gospel Foundation
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Disobedient to the Gospel
We must faithfully proclaim God's good news!
1. With urgent persuasion
2. With relentless passion
...
Decision and Decline
We must trust that Jesus is powerful to redeem!
1. He did what the law could not
2. He is a near k...
What Kind of Church Are We?
Philippians 1-4
<ol>
<li>Paul praised them for being a faithful church</li>
<li>Paul encourag...
Wrath Revealed
We must worship our Creator God in truth!
1. Honor God with our perception
2. Honor God with our h...
Gospel Perspective
<strong><u>Prepare your heart for loving forgiveness!</u></strong>
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<li><strong> Because you...
Committed to the Gospel
We must persevere for the gospel!
1. With community
2. With caution
3. With courage
4. With conv...
Restoration and Rejoicing
We must await God's restoration with hope!
1. God gives healing
2. God gives support
3. God gives...
Ready for Open Doors
Colossians 4:2-6
<strong>I ought to speak to make the gospel <em><u>clear</u></em>.</strong>
<ul...
Crucify Him!
Celebrate the ironic victory of the cross!
1. The cross displayed <em>authority
</em>2. The cross ...
Gospel Accountability
<strong><u>Take action to forgive your offender!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Because Jesus pa...
To Rescue Man
We find joy in believing the good news!
1. Jesus transforms all uncertainty
2. Jesus fulfills God'...
The Commission
We must reproduce disciples of Jesus!
1. Going with Jesus' presence
2. Baptizing into Jesus' famil...
Joy in Heaven
Luke 15:1-7
<strong><u>Joyfully pursue the lost!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Share God’s b...
The Benefit of the Doubt
Grow in trust by resolving your doubts!
1. Comprehension, not consent
2. Conviction, not confirmat...
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
<strong>Truly this was the Son of God!</strong>
<ol>
<li>Words of forgiveness (Luke 23:34)</li>
...
Fresh Ambition
We must intentionally pursue Jesus' mission!
1. Discontent with status quo
2. Committed with sober...
Helpless Baby, Mighty God
We must trust the good news of Jesus our Savior!
1. Experience it for yourself
2. Retain your amaz...
Personally Invested
1 Thessalonians 2:7-12
<strong><u>Give yourself for the sake of the gospel!</u></strong>
<ol>
...
Righteous Condemnation
We must fear God our righteous judge!
1. We are accountable to God's Word
2. We are deserving of c...
God is on the Move!
<em>What will you do with the good news of Jesus' resurrection?</em>
1. Behold and marvel
2. Trust...
Who is My Neighbor?
Luke 10:25-37
<strong><u>Love others with the gospel!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Invest y...