Sermon Notes

Because Jesus rose from the dead just as he said, we must believe Him, worship Him, and follow Him. 1. Believe Him 2. Worship Him 3. Follow Him

God’s grace supplied guards our hope and strengthens our confidence for all of life. 1. Grace Within “First grace, and then peace. The apostle does not reverse the order. Grace is the free favor of God to the undeserving; peace is the sweet result of that favor...

Since our heavenly Father is on His throne and will faithfully provide for us, we do not have to worry or be anxious about anything. 1. We do not have to be anxious because our Father cares for us. “Your life is in the hand of your Father. He has designed it. He knows...

“For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance.”—Philippians 1:19b We exist to glorify God by building a community of believers who are actively knowing, applying, and proclaiming the gospel of...

Since no one can serve two masters, we must refuse the treasures of this world and delight in God alone. 1. Don’t live for what you can lose (vv. 19–21). 2. Don’t let your desires blind you (vv. 22–23). 3. You can’t serve two masters (v. 24).

Because the Lord Christ is our ultimate Master, Record-Keeper and Rewarder, we must do all our work as unto Him. I. Your work matters to God. “So how does God ‘feed every living thing’ (Psalm 145:16) today? Isn’t it through the farmer, the baker, the retailer, the...

Since fasting is meant to be Godward, we must fast for the glory of God alone and not for the praise of people. 1. Fasting should not be practiced to be seen by people. 2. Fasting should be practiced before our Father alone. 3. Fasting should be strengthened by the...

Because our true fulfillment and joy will be found only within the loving boundaries God has established, we must surrender our desire for “personal autonomy” to Christ’s call to find our life in Him. I. The deadly fruit of personal autonomy. II. Recognizing the...

Because grief at the unexpected loss of life is a natural response, Christians have a unique calling and opportunity to come alongside those who mourn and give witness to the humanity of preborn children. 1. Why Grieve, and Why Console? 2. The Consequences of...

Because God is our Father who sees in secret, prayer isn’t a show to earn applause or a tool to gain control; it’s a humble, honest conversation with our Father where we draw near and confess our absolute dependence on Him for all things. 1. Don’t pray to be seen by...