BIG IDEA: Trouble isn’t the end of the story. *Four facts about trouble: 1) Freedom from bondage isn’t freedom from trouble. (v.10) 2) God doesn’t free us from bondage to…
BIG IDEA: Nothing will be impossible with God. God is an eternal Being God is a self-existent Being God is a self-revealing Being
*Five facets of application: Follow the pattern of Christ, (v.12) By the power of God, (v.13) For the profit of the world, (v.14-16a) For the prize of boasting, (v.16b) And…
*Five facets of application: Follow the pattern of Christ, (v.12) By the power of God, (v.13) For the profit of the world, (v.14-16a) For the prize of boasting, (v.16b) And…
Big Idea: The purpose of trials is to produce maturity of faith. 4 Imperatives that lead to the maturing of our faith. Count trials as an occasion for joy. Know…
BIG IDEA: Be like-minded in Christ-mindedness. The basis of Paul’s’ appeal: Their relationship to Christ and to him. (v.1) The concern of Paul’s appeal: Them being a like-minded people. (v.2)…
BIG IDEA: Be like-minded in Christ-mindedness. The basis of Paul’s’ appeal: Their relationship to Christ and to him. (v.1) The concern of Paul’s appeal: Them being a like-minded people. (v.2)…
BIG IDEA: The opposition and suffering Christians face is not for nothing— it’s ultimately for the sake of Christ. *3 encouragements in the face of opposition for Christ: 1) To…
BIG IDEA: Live as citizens who are worthy of the gospel. *3 marks of citizens living worthy of the gospel: 1) They stand firm in the one Spirit for the…
BIG IDEA: The Christian’s deepest desire should be to honor Christ through his/ her body. * 3 gifts of grace God works in you to honor Christ: A certainty of…