Indian Creek Sermons (from Village Bible Church)

1.  When we hear of the Savior, we should run to Him. 2.  When we bow to the Savior, we should share about Him. 3.  When we adore the Savior, we should ponder Him. 4.  When we trust in the Savior, we should live for Him.

1.  What we believe should be filtered through God's Word. 2.  We mature as believers when we saturate ourselves in the Scriptures. 3.  We need to understand that God's Word is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword. 4.  As...

1.  Firm foundation       •  Friends       •  Finances 2.  Faithful actions       •  Preach       •  Protect       •  Persevere 3.  Following God's call       •  Listen for God       •  Leave your fears       •  Lead the flock       •  Let God work

To help others know God...   •  You must personally know Him as your Savior.  •  You must pursue the Holy Spirit daily.  •  You must put your agenda in the hands of God.  •  You must place the life, death, and resurrection      of Jesus high above...

1.  Déjà vu 2.  Declaring the Gospel 3.  Dissension and decisions 4.  Dire developments 5.  Discerning our way today

1.  The pattern of witness       A.  Encourage the spiritually open with the challenge of the good             news.       B.  Encounter the spiritually oppressed and confront spiritual             darkness.       C.  Endure unjust treatment for the...

1.  We became orphans when we sinned 2.  Adoption is based on God’s eternal plan 3.  Believers in Jesus Christ are adopted 4.  Our adoption is not based on our work 5.  Adoption is for God’s glory, not ours

To fulfill our mission in this life, we need to... 1.  Strive to keep moving forward 2.  Solve conflict and, inasmuch as possible, live     peaceably among all men 3.  Spark new Christian partnerships 4.  Shape God-fearing disciples 5.  Seek...

The Gospel is to be... 1.  Defended 2.  Delineated 3.  Delivered

If we want to help fulfill the Great Commission, we need to... 1.  Have a desire to be a disciple maker 2.  Be dedicated to listening to the Holy Spirit 3.  Have a determination to preach the Word 4.  Deny ourselves and follow Jesus 5.  Be...

As followers of Jesus Christ, we should... 1.  Encourage believers to continue in grace. 2.  Share the message of grace with confidence. 3.  Show grace to those who ignore the Gospel. 4.  Rejoice in the grace we have been given in Christ.

1.  The Gospel provides encouragement by demonstrating...       •  God's sovereign plan | 16-23       •  God's faithfulness | 26-37       •  God's graciousness | 38-39 2.  The Gospel demands a response from us       •  We need to...

1. Unfinished: The Church is created (Acts 1–12)      •  Produced by the Holy Spirit (1:1–2:13)      •  Proclaiming the Good News in word and deed          (2:14–14:22)      •  Praying for courage (4:23–31)      •  Possessions in common (4:32–37)     ...

1.  Attitude check: How do you think about work?       •  "Take this job and shove it!"       •  "Find your passion!"       •  "Get all you can"       •  "Meh" 2.  Purpose statements: Why do we work in the...

1.  Their faith commended       •  Because of living in anticipation       •  By taking action       •  But did not acquire the promise 2.  The Founder of our faith       •  Since God provided       •  Something better       •  Seated the the right...

1.  Our worth is...       •  Not defined by our address       •  Not defined by our afflictions       •  Not defined by the length of our lives       •  Not defined by our attire       •  Not defined by our approval rating 2.  Instead, our worth...

1.  God is victorious through...       •  Faith found in those who lack confidence       •  Faith found in those who make foolish commitments       •  Faith found in those who lead with courage       •  Faith found in those who have lost their...

Faith that is authentic is shown when we... 1.  Focus on our present obedience     We see this in the person of Rahab       •  Rahab obeyed God       •  Rahab opposed the disbelief of the Canaanites 2.  Put our faith into action     This action is...