GIVE UP YOUR RELIGION! (Philippians 3:1-11)
1. REJOICE! (v1)
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In the Lord
2. RENOUNCE! (v2-6)
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All confidence in the flesh
3. RELY! (v7-11)
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On Christ alone
THOSE WHO WOULD NOT COME (v1-7) All is ready. Rejection of the invitation is rejection of the King Will you reject this invitation? THOSE WHO CAME (v8-10) The invitation goes out to ALL The gospel is an invitation to something incredible, knowing God. “The greatest treasure of grace is God Himself” (Max Lucado) Will you…
RAGE! (4:1-5) Jonah burning with rage at God’s mercy RELIEF! (4:6) God sends a plant to comfort and teach Jonah REBUKE! (4:7-11) Do you do well to be angry for the plant? Should I not pity Nineveh that great city? LESSONS: God’s mercy and grace knows no racial, national, social, sexual,…
1.COME, DRINK, EAT AND LIVE! (v1-5) a) Empty Bottle and Empty Pocket b) Empty Bottle and Full Pocket c) Water for refreshment, Milk for nourishment and Wine for excitement d) Come to God – taste and see that the LORD is good! How? a) Listen Up! b) Look Up! c) Show Up! 2….
1) A GOSPEL CHURCH! (Acts 2:22-24, 36-38) The person and work of Christ 2) A GROWING CHURCH! (Acts 2:41, 4:4, 6:7) Multitudes of believers 3) A GROUNDED CHURCH! (Acts 2:42, 4:33) Grounded in doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayers 4) A GRACIOUS CHURCH! (Acts 2:44-47, 4:32-37) Great grace was upon them all Pulsating with…
1) UNITY IS SOMETHING: a) Good b) Precious c) Fragrant d) Refreshing e) Life giving 2) A CALL TO UNITY OF: a) Heart b) Mind c) Spirit d) Will e) Purpose f) Direction
1) RESTORE (v1) a) Spiritually b) Gently c) Cautiously 2) REVIVE a) Pray for him b) Love him c) Don’t judge him 3) RESPONSIBLY a) In action b) In word c) In deed