Indian Creek Sermons (from Village Bible Church)

1.  Our salvation: breaking the categories (12-13)       •  Say what, Paul?       •  Adventures in missing the point       •  Connecting the dots: Remember Paul's earlier exhortation           (1:27-2:5) and the example of Christ (2:6-11) 2. ...

1.  Look to the example of Christ.     Jesus humbled Himself to become a...       •  Servant.       •  Sacrifice. 2.  Learn from the example of Christ.     Christ-like humility...       •  Stoops down to save others.       •  Sets aside personal...

In light of spiritual opposition, Paul teaches us to strive for unity by outlining the... 1.  Fuel for unity 2.  Formula for unity 3.  Function of unity Main Idea: Because of the blessing we have received in Christ, we should strive for unity with...

To worship the King of Glory we must... 1.  Acknowledge God's character       •  He is sovereign       •  He is strong       •  He is spectacular       •  He is set apart 2.  Adhere to God's conditions     God's conditions are that we...

I. Standing firm for the gospel is a team sport. A. Together we push forward with the same mindset. B. Together we push forward, even though it’s hard. C. Together we push through the fear. II. Pushback for the gospel is a gift. A. Pushback for...

1.  Paul's fondness for Christ 2.  Develops fearlessness in all circumstances 3.  Producing fruitfulness for the cause of Christ

1.  The master storyteller       •  Never forgets his audience       •  Flips the script       •  Series finale: cliffhanger 2.  The other lost brother       •  A good guy       •  A revealing response       •  Motivation matters       •  A better...

The parable of the lost sheep is meant to... 1.  Extend mercy to the sinner 2.  Expose sin in the self-righteous 3.  Exhibit heavenly scenes

Jesus shakes the lawyer's footing by... 1.  Exposing his pride2.  Expanding his neighborhood3.  Enhancing his standards

Introduction: Jesus does things differently. Exploring John 4.... Jesus is purposeful (v.4) Jesus is relational (v.7) Jesus is superior (v.14)   The woman deflects (v.19) The woman distracts (v.20) The woman distrusts (v.25)

I. Reading the Story of Mary and Martha Wrong A. Fight Night: Mary vs. Martha B. Stop All the Busyness C. Me and Jesus   II. Reading the Story of Mary and Martha Right A. Friends Matter B. Be Anxious for Nothing C. What Discipleship Looks...

CONVEYS realistic EXPECTATIONS A. STRUGGLE B. SACRIFICE   CONFRONTS our EXCUSES A. PREFERENCES B. PRIORITIES C. PLANS   CONFIRMS our ETERNITY

Jesus’ Conversations... A. Reveal His CharacterB. Reflect our RealitiesC. Reorient us to the Father I. The Set-Up for the Conversation (3:1-2) A. Why this Conversation? B. Who is Nicodemus? C. What is Nicodemus Looking for? II. The Substance of...

1.  God wants you to have a heart of repentance 2.  God wants you to have a humble spirit 3.  God want you to be fully restored Final Thoughts     •  God is a perfect judge     •  God provides an intercessor     •  God will plant Jesus...

Amos's final warnings show us... 1.  Impending destruction 2.  Interceding prayers 3.  Inviting response

1.  We should be seeking...       •  The Lord and not ourselves       •  Good and not evil       •  Repentance and not complacency 2.  Our seeking will lead us to...       •  Honesty with ourselves and our God       •  Humbleness before the Almighty ...

1.  Amos's warning to Israel reminds us that we should      not become...       •  Conceited in our prosperity       •  Consumed with religious ceremony 2.  But that instead we should be...       •  Concerned about God's warnings       • ...

1.  The Almighty has...       •  Designated us as His family       •  Delivered us from slavery       •  Disciplined us into maturity 2.  The Almighty cautions us when...       •  We grow comfortable       •  We grow corrupt 3.  The Almighty...

1.  The root of the problem: idolatry 2.  The fruit of the problem: injustice 3.  The consequences of the problem: infection 4.  Rectifying the problem: intervention

1.  Introducing Amos | 1:1-2       •  The man       •  The message 2.  International accountability | 1:3-2:3     Side note: Stay tuned — international accountability is coming       •  The sovereignty of God       •  The significance of nations     ...