Title: Church in Progress - Changes
Text: 1 Corinthians 7:17-20
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
I. We are not called to social revolution .
II. We have been reformed.
III. Our life and view of the world has changed. (7:29-31)
Test: Rest for the Restless
Speaker: Kaleb Hanson
Text: Matthew 11:28-30
I. Jesus wants our bricks.
II. Jesus wants us to be humble when we are broken.
III. Jesus is going to do most of the heavy lifting for us.
IV. God provides enough for us to find rest.
Title: Church in Progress - Bought
Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12,13
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
I. We cannot abuse freedom we've been given through Jesus
II. Because of Jesus we must no longer be held captive to our desires. (vs 714-19)
III. With our freedom we purpose to honor God. (vs. 20)
Title: Church in Progress: Reckless
Text: 1 Corinthians 6:1-6
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Theme: We cannot be overcome with reckless disputes.
I. Don't take them to court, settle cases within.
II. Be prepared to let it go for the sake of the gospel. (vs 7,8)
III. Live your identity in Jesus. (vs. 9-11)
Title: Church in Progress: Church Discipline
Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1,2
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Theme: The Church is responsible to discipline its members.
I. Discipline is implemented for good (vs 5,6)
II. Church discipline must keep focus on Jesus. (vs 7,8)
Title: Church in Progress: Follow the Leader
Text: 1 Corinthians 4: 1,2
Theme: In following Christ we need to follow Godly leadership.
I. Godly leaders focus themselves on what God wants. (vs 3-5)
II. Godly leaders call people to true faithfulness. (vs 7,8)
III. Godly leaders give God's people something to imitate. (vs 14-16)
Title: Church in Progress: You Are of Christ
Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4
Theme: God's church is united in mind and thought.
I. Division is born out of worldliness.
II. We have one foundation that we are built upon .
III. In Christ we cannon be separated. (vs 21-23)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Title: Church in Progress: Powerful Spirit
Text: 1 Corinthians 2:4-5
Theme: The Holy Spirit works in every believer.
I. The gospel message we received came from the Spirit. (vs. 6,7)
II. Every believer shares the indwelling of God's Spirit. (vs. 10-12)
III. The Spirit gives direction for my life. (vs. 15,16)
Title: Church in Progress: God's Wisdom vs. The World's
Theme: The wisdom of God makes this world look foolish.
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:20-25
I. God cannon exist within the worlds thinking.
II. God is being sought out in all the wrong places.
III. God is not made in the world's image.
Title: Life, Faith, Pandemic Unprecedented
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
I. When God acts in the world it is unprecedented
II. God continues to create and move history forward.
III. We can find consistency in Jesus.
Title: Life, Faith, Pandemic Essential
Text: Matthew 16:18;19
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Theme: Is the Church essential?
I. The Church is God's creation for saving the lost. (Ephesians 3:10-12)
II. Through the church God's people are built up (Ephesians 4:15,16)
III. Through gathering we fellowship with Christ.
Title: Life, Faith, Pandemic: Facing Fear
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Matthew 6:33-34
Theme: Fear Reveals our Focus and Priorities
I. There is a fear that comes from a worldly focus.
II. There is a fear that comes from knowing God.
Title: Armor Up: Keep on praying
Text: Ephesians 6:18-20
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Theme: Prayer is one of our great advantages.
1. We pray with assistance from God's Spirit
2. Through consistent prayer we stand alert.
3. Prayer strengthens the whole body of believers.
4. Prayer advances the Gospel.
Title: Armor up - Sword of the Spirit
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Scripture: Ephesians 6:17
Theme: Know your weapon
1) The Bible is unique and powerful.
2) The Sword of the Spirit works on me Hebrews 4:12; Ephesians 1:17,18
3) God's Word disables the devil.
Title: Armor up - Helmet of Salvation
Theme: God gives salvation to those wear it.
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
1) The Helmet is Gods Rescue for us. Eph. 2:1-3 Eph. 2:4,5
2) We must put on the helmet. Eph. 2:8-10
3) We can live with confidence that the helmet is on. Matt. 7:21-23
Speaker: Michael Berg
Title: The Shield of Faith
Theme: Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1)
I. Satan is trying to destroy our faith 1 Peter 5:8-9
II. Faith is mean to be active Hebrews 11
III. Our faith is stronger together. Ecclesiastes 4:12
Speaker: Kevin Dickenson
Title: Armor Up: Lace Up
I. Don't ignore your call.
II. We are called to ministry and love
III. We need to pray for each other.
Title: Armor Up: Breastplate of Righteousness
Text: Ephesians 6:15, 4:25-32
Theme: We are to wear the righteousness of God.
Wearing God's righteousness is:
I. Managing our anger.
II. Finding a greater purpose for our work.
III. Having speech that benefits others.
IV. Living God's compassion and kindness towards others.
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Ephesians 6:14
Theme: We are to receive and live Gods truth
I. The world offers a lot of belts for people to wear. Ephesians 4:17-19
II. God has revealed the truth through Jesus. Ephesians 4:20-24
III. We are to live the truth of God Ephesians 4:15;25
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Ephesians 6:10-13
Theme: Believers are called into battle
I. You are never alone in this fight.
II. The enemy is not us (humanity)
III. God has given us all that we need.