Living in Our New Humanity
Ephesians 4:17-28 • sermon notes below
1. The Bible teaches that the human problem is hardness of heart. (Ephesians 4:17-19, Psalms 51:5, Romans 5:12)
2. Through faith in Christ the believer has put off the old man and put on the new man. (Ephesians 4: 20-24, Colossians 3:9-10, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 3:27, Romans 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:-27)
3. God’s truth renews our minds, transforming our perspective. (Ephesians 4:23, Colossians 3:5-14, Romans 12:2, Romans 6:6)
4. God’s truth renews our minds, transforming our behavior.
Our Response: The Bible teaches that you are a new person in Christ, that the old sinner is gone, and that you must think that truth and live that truth!
Life Application Questions:
• Where in your life is there a sinful habit of the old self that you need to put off? What is holding you back from putting off that old habit?
• What steps can you take today to be renewed in the spirit of your mind?
• Where in your life is there a sinful habit of the old self that you need to put off? What is holding you back from putting off that old habit?
• What steps can you take today to be renewed in the spirit of your mind?
• What behavior consistent with your new self do you need to put on? What can you do this week to put on that new character trait?
Today’s Songs
Burn Like A Star
Before The Throne Of God Above
Burn Like A Star
Before The Throne Of God Above
Lord I Need You
Come Thou Fount
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- Apr 17, 2016Living in Our New HumanityLiving in Our New HumanityEphesians 4:17-28 • sermon notes below1. The Bible teaches that the human problem is hardness of heart. (Ephesians 4:17-19, Psalms 51:5, Romans 5:12)2. Through faith in Christ the believer has put off the old man and put on the new man. (Ephesians 4: 20-24, Colossians 3:9-10, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 3:27, Romans 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:-27)3. God’s truth renews our minds, transforming our perspective. (Ephesians 4:23, Colossians 3:5-14, Romans 12:2, Romans 6:6)4. God’s truth renews our minds, transforming our behavior.Our Response: The Bible teaches that you are a new person in Christ, that the old sinner is gone, and that you must think that truth and live that truth!Life Application Questions:
• Where in your life is there a sinful habit of the old self that you need to put off? What is holding you back from putting off that old habit?
• What steps can you take today to be renewed in the spirit of your mind?• What behavior consistent with your new self do you need to put on? What can you do this week to put on that new character trait?Today’s Songs
Burn Like A Star
Before The Throne Of God AboveLord I Need YouCome Thou Fount - Apr 10, 2016Speaking the Truth in LoveSpeaking the Truth in LoveEphesians 4:14-16 • sermon notes below
1. Truth protects us from deception. Ephesians 4:14, Ephesians 2:1-22. Your entire life must express the truth in love. Ephesians 4:15
- We must live the truth.
- We must speak the truth.
- We must love abundantly. 1 Corinthians 13:2, 4-7, Ephesians 4:293. As we do our part the body will grow. Ephesians 4:15-164. Our goal is to live in Christ and to live like Christ. Ephesians 4:16Our Response: If we receive, live, and speak the truth in love, the church will become unwavering and mature.Today’s Songs
Come Thou Fount
Stronger
Arms Open WideAwakening - Mar 27, 2016The Road to FaithThe Road to FaithHoly Week - EasterLuke 24:13-35 • sermon notes below
If the resurrection didn’t happen, Jesus was a fraud.
If the resurrection didn’t happen, Jesus could not give us life.
- John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:14-17
As we walk the road of life, Christ will come to those with…
Broken Hearts - When all seems dark. The men on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24 were deeply discouraged - their hope was dead.
Burning Hearts - Because he lives. The fire of hope and peace begin to burn in their hearts as they realize Jesus’ death wasn’t proof that he wasn’t the Messiah, but proof that we was the Messiah.
- These men believed because of the confirmation of the scriptures (Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:1-2, Isaiah 53, Psalm 22, Mark 8:31)
- These men believed because of the historical evidence for the resurrection (their eyes were opened and the recognized Jesus)
- These men believed because of the inner witness of the Holy Spirit
Beating Hearts - Receiving life. When we encounter Christ, we receive a new kind of life (John 11:25-26, Isaiah 53::5, Romans 10:9, John 1:12).
Our Response
Jesus did die and Jesus did rise, therefore...
- He is who he said he is, the only Savior and the Lord of all.
- He has the power to give you his life.
Give Jesus your broken heart; he will give you a heart that burns with hope and that beats in rhythm with his heart.
Today’s Songs
Lead Me To The Cross
In Christ Alone
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)Happy Day - Mar 20, 2016Behold, the Lamb of GodBehold, the Lamb of GodHoly Week - Palm SundayMatthew 21:1-14 • sermon notes below
Jesus is the Lion of God and the Lamb of God
- The Lion of Judah - the King (Psalm 118:25-27, Genesis 49:9-10, Isaiah 9:7, Zechariah 9:9)- The Lamb of God - the Savior (John 1:29-31, Exodus 12)- In Revelation 5 we see both of these images, the Lion and the Lamb, together (Revelation 5:5-10)Jesus had to die because of God’s justice- Isaiah 9:7- Romans 3:10Jesus had to die because of God’s love- Ezekiel 33:11
- 1 Timothy 2:3-4- 2 Peter 3:9- James 2:13Our ResponseJesus’ death on the cross satisfied God’s justice and his love. We come to the Lamb each day for forgiveness. We come to the Lion each day to joyfully obey.Today's SongsHosanna (Praise Is Rising)How Deep The Father’s Love For UsJesus MessiahRevelation Song - Mar 13, 2016True UnityTrue UnityEphesians 4:1-6 • sermon notes below
True Unity (Life Together - week 2)The foundation of Christian unity is divine, not human (Eph. 4:1-3)- We are one in the Spirit who has united us as one body and called us to one hope
- We are one in the Lord - the one baptism is an expression of the one faith in our one Lord (1 Cor. 12:13, Acts 2:38)
- We are one in the Father - one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all (Deut. 6:4)We are one, so we must live like we are one (Eph. 4:3, 1 Cor. 3:16)
When we are not one, we cannot live as if we are one (John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Cor. 6:9)
Our Response
God has made the Church one, so we must live as one, in all love, truth and purity.Today's SongsO Praise HimHere Is Our KingRock of AgesHow He LovesBuild You Kingdom Here - Mar 6, 2016Community GlueCommunity GlueEphesians 4:1-6 • sermon notes below
Community Glue (Life Together - week 1)
Eph. 4:1
Live worthy of your calling
Eph. 4:2
We are glued together through Christ’s…
- Humility (Matt. 11:28-30)
- Gentle strength (Num. 12:3)
- Patience
- Acceptance (Col. 3:12-14)
- Love
Eph. 4:3
Work hard to keep the unity of the Spirit
Our ResponseMotivated by love, work hard to maintain true community by being humble, gentle, patient, and accepting.Today's SongsHoly Holy Holy / Thrive Medley10,000 ReasonsI Love Jesus ChristBind Us TogetherAmazing GraceHere I Am to WorshipThey'll Know We Are Christians - Feb 28, 2016Practical PrayersPractical PrayersMark 10:46-52 • sermon notes coming soon
Today's SongsAlways
Jesus Paid It AllThis Is Amazing GraceLord I Need You - Feb 21, 2016Biblical Expressions of Prayer and PraiseBiblical Expressions of Prayer and Praise2 Samuel 6:12-23 and others • sermon notes coming soon
Today's SongsYou're Worthy of My PraiseHe ReignsAgnus DeiHow MarvelousThe Stand - Feb 14, 2016Prayer That Heals
- Feb 7, 2016The Power of Praying in Jesus’ NameThe Power of Praying in Jesus’ NameJohn 14:12-14 • click for sermon notes
Today's SongsBuild Your Kingdom HereSing to the KingHow Great Is Our GodJesus MessiahNothing But the Blood