Restored: Protected by the Hand of God
Speaker: Michael Berg
Text: Ezra 8:21-32; Jeremiah 24:4-10
God's ultimate goal for creation is for it to be restored to Him.
I. Godly correction is protection. (Jeremiah 24:4-10)
II. God's protection is experienced by seeking his presence. (Ezra 8:21, 23)
III. God's protection is not measured by human standards. (Ezra 8:22, 31-32)
Restored: Opposition
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Ezra 4:1-5; 24
In this world you will have trouble.
I. The world will continue to stand against the truth and purpose of God.
II. God's people are to live out His truth and purpose. (5:1-2)
III. We are to invite the world into His purpose.
Restored: Worship Restored
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Ezra 3:1-5
Our great priority in life is to worship God.
I. We must be faithful in our worship.
II. Worship should be courageous.
III. We must look to honor God in our worship.
Restored: God With Us
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Ezra 1:1-5
We can have confidence in chaos knowing God is in control.
I. God directs worldly leaders.
II. God directs those who are attentive to Him.
III. May His Kingdom come, His will be done.
Kingdom Building: The Highest Gift
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 1 Corinthians 13
The greatest gift we must pursue is love.
I. All the gifts that can be given or desired mean nothing without love. (vs. 1-3)
II. Love is perfection. (vs. 4-7)
III. When all is said and done, love will remain. (vs. 8-13)
Kingdom Building: One Body Many Parts
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-16
Everyone in Jesus belongs to the body.
I. Beware of owning an inferior attitude.
II. Beware of owning a superior attitude. |
III. We must care for one another.
Kingdom Building: Get to Work (Spiritual Gifts)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11
We need to understand the significance of spiritual gifts.
I. What is the manifestation of the Holy Spirit within me? (vs. 7)
II. What are the spiritual gifts?
III. How do I know my spiritual gifts?
Kingdom Building: Secure Foundation
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-6
God has laid the foundation that His Kingdom is built upon.
I. God's Kingdom is built upon the leading of the Holy Spirit.
II. God's Kingdom is established through the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
III. God's Kingdom exists through the diverse work of the trinity.
Kingdom Building: Unity Through Humility - Serving Others
Speaker: Nick Brown
Text: Philippians 2:1-11
Kingdom Building: Put Your Money Where the Kingdom Is
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7
Your giving reveals the grace of God working in you.
I. Generosity is a product of joy.
II. Give yourselves first to the Lord.
III. Second, invest according to God's will and kingdom.
Defining Moments: Nearly Stumbled (Asaph)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Psalm 73:1-3
The wickedness of the world can put our faith in peril.
I. the world will continue to compete for our attention. (vs. 12)
II. Defining moments happen when God has our attention. (vs. 17)
III. God is our greatest advantage for life. (vs. 23-26)
Defining Moments: Mighty Man of Valor (Gideon)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Hebrews 11:32-34
God shapes His people to do mighty things.
I. He deals with our questioning. (Judges 6:11-17)
II. He directs us to clean house. (Judges 6:25-26)
III. Mighty people trust in a mighty God. (Judges 7:2)
Defining Moments: Tested (Abraham)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Hebrews 11:31; Joshua 2:8-14; 6:25
It is always best to align yourself with God.
I. Rahab recognized the power of God.
II. Rahab declared her belief in God and was saved.
III. Through her faith in God she was transformed.
Defining Moments: Tested (Abraham)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Hebrews 11:17-19; Genesis 21:1-10
Through testing you will know the depths of your faith.
I. Our faith will be tested.
II. Faith is proven when we obey. (Genesis 22:6-10)
III. Our God is proven faithful. (Genesis 22:11-14)
Defining Moments: Laughter (Sarah)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Hebrews 11:11; Genesis 21:1-7
God works past our doubts to achieve His purpose.
I. Faith acknowledges that God can do the impossible.
II. Doubt is an obstacle for our faith.
III. God is patient for faith to mature.
Defining Moments: Boat Builder
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:5-8
God uses people of faith.
I. God uses those who give Him their attention. (Genesis 6:13)
II. Out of reverent fear, faithful people follow God's instructions. (Genesis 6:14)
III. Faithful people have a message for those who are lost, "The End is coming."
Defining Moments: Walking With God
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Hebrews 11:5-6; Genesis 5:21-24
Our objective is to live pleasing to God.
I. it begins with our believing the truth.
II. God becomes our greatest pursuit in life.
III. We live to represent God in this world. (Jude 14-15)
Defining Moments: A More Acceptable Sacrifice
Speaker: Michael Berg
Text: Hebrews 11:4; Genesis 4:1-16
Abel's offering is an act of faithful God-honoring worship.
I. Faithful worship is about the posture of our hearts.
II. Faithful worship requires trusting God's way is better than our own.
III. Faithless worship hardens our hearts and leads to sin.
Defining Moments: Defining Faith
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Hebrews 11:1-3
Your faith in God defines you.
I. It is through faith that we receive Jesus as our Savior.
II. We must have a solid Faith in Jesus. (Heb. 10:35-38)
III. It is through faith we can be pleasing to God.
Life Changing: Obedience and Love
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Ephesians 6
I. Children are to obey. (Eph. 6:1-3)
A. Learn obedience through your parents.
B. Life goes well with obedience.
II. The Church is called to Love. (Eph. 6:23-24)
A. We learn love through Jesus.
B. Don't abandon that love for Jesus. (Rev. 2:4-5)
