Big idea: God is making His people His home. Introduction Isaiah 57:15John 14:23 A Sure Foundation 1 Peter 1:23 2 Peter 1:20-21 Ephesians 4:11-12...

Main idea: Christ-followers! By God’s grace you belong together. You belong together (Ephesians 2:19a).You belong together in God's kingdom (Ephesians 2:19b).You belong together in God's fam...

Big idea: Enjoy Christ together; He preached the same gospel and granted the same access. Enjoy Christ together; He preached the same peace. Romans 5:1John 14:27Colossians 3:15Isai...

Big idea: In Christian relationships, focus first on the peace Christ forged at the cross. Christ’s death broke down religious barriers.Christ’s death produced a new creation.Christ’s death rec...

Big idea: Keep good works in their proper place by relying on His grace. We can't boast, but we can marvel.We can't boast, but we can clarify:  what we arewhat we are for...

Big idea: Salvation is a gift of God to be received by faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation is... Salvation IS by grace though faith.Salvation IS NOT by human effort.Salvation IS a gift....

Big idea: Salvation is union with Christ. Embrace God’s eternal plan for union with Christ (Ephesians 1:3-14; 2:1-3)Make the most of present union with Christ (Ephesians 2:5-6)Train your heart forw...

Main idea: Be confident in the Father’s power to do His will and get you home. Be confident in the Father’s immeasurable power (1:19).Be confident the Father’s working (1:20-23).A life-givi...

Main idea: The better you know God and His home for us, the better you live here today. Review: Knowing God better That you would know your forever home Mark 8:34-38 Mark 10:29-30 A...

Big idea: Stay firm in your worship because God keeps His portion. The great portionMarked out before timeFreely determinedTruly hoped in ChristTo the praise of His glory ...

Big idea: Praise God! His plan is to gather America (and all things) under the control of Jesus Christ. Recognize His lavish grace in redemption (Ephesians 1:8).Receive the mystery now revealed (Ephesians 1:9...

We all have hopes and concerns for our city, state, and nation. We thank God for countless freedoms we enjoy and want them to continue. We pray for various concerns. We lament the evils our state sanctions. We all engage in civic life. It...

Main Idea: Bless God together for the blessings of His grace. Bless God the Father (1:3-6) For the blessing of election For the blessing of adoption Bless God the Son (1:7-12...

Main Idea: What we share in Christ propels worship and a worthy walk together. Consider the message of Ephesians.Listen to the letter of Ephesians.Thank God for the grace revealed in Ephesians. ...

Main idea: God’s grace compels church planting. Every church Every Christian Recognize God’s grace in planting your church.Earnestly seek what’s next in church planting.View what God is doin...

Main idea: What does great person of faith look like at his death? Resolute obedience Keeping promises Faithful to callingHumble Before GodReturns good for evil Instills faithPoin...

Big idea: The God of grace charts His people’s story through struggle to eternal blessings. Chosen yet chastenedChosen to ruleConflicts and blessingFruitful and blessedCh...

Main idea: Focus on promises kept now gives joyful endurance for promises kept later. ...

Main idea: Trust the risen Christ; He holds your now and forever. The revelation of resurrectionIsaiah 26:19Ezekiel 37:12, 14Daniel 12:2  Job 19:25-27Psalm 16:10Isaiah 53:10&nb...

Main idea: Looking upon the One we pierced compels a tearful, loving repentance. The curseThe curse in a crownThe curse reversed...

Main idea: Jesus aims to reset your worship. Jesus was in control all the way to His death. Jesus executes God’s ancient plan.Purple threadWhite threadScarlet thread...

Big idea: Look for the unmistakable evidence of God’s true change. Change in guiltChange of heartChange of trustChange in love Confess your guiltSeek unity...

Big idea: When you relinquish control you can receive mercy, peace, and contentment. Relinquish control; turn to God's mercy.Relinquish fear and turn to God's peace.Relinquish envy and turn to conten...

Introduction Romans 2:4 Big Idea: It’s God’s work to produce guilt and ownership in reconciliation. Patiently wait for God to work out circumstances. (42:1-5)Trust God to flush out guilt. ...

Big idea: Keep trusting the sovereign Savior and you will pass the test of success (faithfulness). Keep your focus on God’s sovereign work.Keep your focus on God’s revelation.Keep your focus on G...

Big Idea: Apply Christ’s Wisdom and you will make the most of the time in an evil age Seek the best use of the time Review your priorities ...

Main idea: Choose love, and nothing you do will be wasted. Sync up with God’s saving love.Size up through the lens of love.Seize the eternal rewards of love. Au...