Sermons on Spiritual Growth (Page 6)
Righteous Relationships
(1 Peter 3:1-12) Sermon Outline “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” (1 Peter 3:8) Exile Wives (1 Peter 3:1-6) Reverence that Submits Reverence that Wins Reverence that Beautifies Reverence that’s Rooted Exile Husbands (1 Peter 3:7) Reverence that’s Considerate Reverence that Respects Reverence that’s Unhindered Relational Character (1 Peter 3:8-12) A different community (vs 8) Like-minded Sympathetic Loving one another Compassionate Humble A different response: blessing…even in the face of evil…
Overcome
Jesus’ trials threaten to overcome Him, but they actually become a way of life and victory as Jesus overcomes death and sin. Jesus tells His followers that they will suffer like He suffered, but that He will turn their grief to joy and fill their trials with peace. What does it all mean? What are we to do with these particularly unpleasant – even painful – portions of Scripture? (John 15:18-25; 16:16-33) SERMON OUTLINE “In this world you will have…
Abide
Perhaps the most-quoted words from Jesus’ final teaching are found in John 15:1-17, this passage about abiding in the vine as branches that bear fruit. But what does that really mean? What was Jesus trying to tell us about our life hidden in God? SERMON OUTLINE “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) Jesus as the…
Free to Live
Does freedom mean we are careless about how we live with God? No, in fact Paul draws upon Old Testament teaching to say that our daily lives are to be a reflection of the grace of God that frees us from slavery to sin and into a new creation way of life. He boasts in the cross of Christ (6:14) and summarizes it all with the grace of Jesus (6:18). (Galatians 6:18) Sermon Outline “May I never boast except in…
Spiritual Freedom
What does it really look like to live with freedom? Paul describes the freedom in Christ that comes by the Holy Spirit’s indwelling presence. Here is the famous fruit of the Spirit discussion. (Galatians 5:1, 13) Sermon Outline “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” (Galatians 5:13) Spiritual Freedom and Religious Slavery (Galatians 5:1, 13) “Do not let yourselves be…
All I Want for Christmas is a New Beginning
The Prophet Isaiah speaks of a time of restoration that will come, both of the return from exile and the ultimate restoration through the Messiah yet to come (Isaiah 61:1-11). Jesus picks up these words and uses them as the outline of His ministry in Luke’s gospel. (Isaiah 61:1-11; Luke 4:16-21) Sermon Outline “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news.” (Isaiah 61:1) The Chosen One Bringing New Beginnings…
The Legacy of Faith
This series concludes with the death of Abraham. We will explore the legacy of Abraham’s faith through the lenses of Genesis and Hebrews 11:8-19, with some slight reflections on the multi-generational aspect of God’s promises and the beginnings of Isaac’s life story in Genesis 24. (Genesis 25:7-11; Hebrews 11:8-19) Sermon Outline “Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man and full of years; and he was gathered to his people.” (Genesis 25:8) Faith…
Growing Together
Exploring what it means to be together as a community, as seen in the book of acts. (Acts 2:42-47) Sermon Outline allelon—one another Useful tools use their words to build one another up rather than tear down (Ephesians 4:25, 29-30; Colossians 3:16) unwholesome—rotten fish teaching—instruct one another, share insights, truths, and wisdom with each other admonition—to warn or to caution others about danger or sin First—Check your _________________________________ (1 Corinthians 4) Second—Check your _________________________________ (1 Corinthians 4) Third—Check your _________________________________…
Sustaining the Good Life
(Psalm 23:4-6) Sermon Outline “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” (Psalm 23:6a) With God in the Darkness The reality of darkness The reality of God’s present comfort The possibility of fearlessness With God Before Enemies The table of victory The table of abundance The Pursuing Glory of God Goodness and mercy in hot pursuit God’s unending commitment to His sheep Eternal belonging in the household of God DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What was one of…
The One and Only
(Exodus 20:1-6) SERMON OUTLINE “’Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” (Exodus 19:5-6) “I will also walk among you and be your God, and you shall be My people.” (Leviticus 26:12) The Covenant between God and…