Sermon Notes

BIG IDEA:

Boasting where the cross . Why?

I. The gospel us—it destroys our pride.

II. The gospel us—it gives us a new identity in Christ.

III. The gospel us—it gives us a new reason to live.

1 Corinthians 1:18

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1 Corinthians 15:1-4

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What is the gospel? The message of the cross, the message of .

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1 Corinthians 1:24

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I. The gospel us—it destroys our .

1 Corinthians 1:21

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I. The gospel humbles us—it destroys our pride.

II. The gospel us—it gives us a new in Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:22-23

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1 Corinthians 1:24-25

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1 Corinthians 1:26-27

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1 Corinthians 1:29

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1 Corinthians 1:30

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Jesus is our —he made us right with God.

Jesus is our —he set us apart for God.

Jesus is our —he purchased our freedom at the cost of his life.

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I. The gospel humbles us—it destroys our pride.

II. The gospel redefines us—it gives us a new identity in Christ.

III. The gospel us—it gives us a new reason to .

1 Corinthians 1:31

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Our boasting ends where the cross begins, but our TRUE boasting because of the cross!

TAKE ACTION!

Take a moment this week to reflect on the message of the cross. Ask yourself, how has it transformed your life? How has it humbled you, redefined you, and reoriented your life?

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In what ways can you actively respond to this message? Repent and turn away from anything that holds you back. Trust in Jesus and strive to follow his teachings daily.

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Let’s challenge ourselves: how can we celebrate and boast in the Lord together this week?

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BIG IDEA:

There is no and no for those who have received Christ’s .

OVERVIEW OF ROMANS UP TO CHAPTER 8:

Romans 1-3: Paul addresses human sin—no one is righteous. All are accountable to God.

Romans 4-5: Paul shares the gospel: we are justified with God, not by our actions, but by faith in what God has done through Jesus.

Romans 6-7: Paul examines the conflict between our old sinful nature and new life in Christ.

Romans 8:1-4

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What does it mean to live “in Christ?”

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How has your relationship with Jesus changed you? What differences do you see since embracing Him as your Savior?

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Romans 8:5-6

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Romans 8:9-11

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Are there any rooms in your life where you’ve shut the door on God? Where do you need to let the Spirit remodel your mindset and lead you?

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Romans 8:22-25

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Romans 8:26-27

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What have you been groaning about lately? In our moments of despair, we can trust that the Holy Spirit is advocating for us, bringing our needs before the Father.

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Romans 8:28-30

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Romans 8:31-39

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FOUR QUESTIONS PAUL ASKS:

I. Who is us?

II. Who will bring a against us?

III. Who will us?

IV. Who shall us from Christ’s love?

What is the answer to these questions? !

TAKE ACTION!

I. If you haven’t already, could you answer the questions above that were asked in the sermon?

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II. How can you allow the Spirit to guide in the everyday stuff of life this week? Some examples include establishing regular practices of prayer and Scripture meditation, where you intentionally invite the Spirit into your decision-making process or in times of conflict.

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III. When suffering, oppression, or times of struggle come upon you, how can Paul’s words in Romans 8:31-39 empower you to trust God? Could you try memorizing this paragraph to help you in those times?

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John 17:22-23

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BIG IDEA:

must be cultivated for God’s .

Acts 15:1-2

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Acts 15:2-7

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SIX WAYS THE CHURCH CULTIVATES UNITY

I. Unity is cultivated through gracious of conflict.

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The “N” of our DNA — “Nurturing Relationships.”

I will be with you
I will be truthful with you
I will be gracious to you

Acts 15:7-11

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II. Unity is cultivated by affirming .

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Ephesians 2:8-9

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Acts 15:12

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III. Unity is cultivated as we well to others.

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Acts 15:12-18

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IV. Unity is cultivated as we search the .

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2 Timothy 3:16-17

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Acts 15:19-21

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V. Unity is cultivated as we for others.

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Acts 15:28

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VI. Unity is cultivated as we in what God is doing.

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BIG IDEA:

We are not only saved something—we’re saved something…to and in a new way.

Acts 9:1-2

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Saul was “breathing threats” — What did this mean?

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Acts 9:3-6

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Are you blinded by your sin? Do you need a new way of seeing? Surrender your life to Jesus.

Those who follow Jesus—is there any area in your life where you are not seeing rightly? Where might your vision need to align with God’s vision?

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Acts 9:9-16

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Godly “seeing” will involve .

Philippians 1:29

Romans 8:16-17

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Ephesians 2:8-10

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Acts 9:17-19

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A new way of seeing will leads to a new way of –in godly love, compassion, and generosity.

Is there anyone you are refusing to love? Are there certain types of people you refuse to see with the eyes of Jesus’ love and compassion? Are there people you think are beyond the reach of Christ? Who might be your “Saul?”

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BIG IDEA:

The is the perfect of God’s love for us.

Matthew 28:1-4

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Matthew 28:5-7

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The Two Invitations of Easter: and and and .

Romans 4:25

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Matthew 28:7-10

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Matthew 28:18-20

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Romans 10:9

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TAKE ACTION!

What fears are grabbing your heart right now? How does the truth of Jesus’ resurrection speak to your fears?

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Where might you need to “Come and See” God’s powerful work in your life right now?

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**What will you do this week to “Go and Tell” the gospel message? Who will you tell?**

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BIG IDEA:

in Jesus means receiving new in Jesus.

The greatest we find is the we find in King Jesus.

Luke 19:28-31

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Zechariah 9:9-10

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Luke 19:35-38

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In 164 BC, Judah Maccabee, a Jewish military hero, entered Jerusalem after defeating the Seleucid Empire during the Maccabean Revolt. He cleansed and rededicated the Jewish temple, and the people welcomed him with palm branches and songs of praise. This event is still commemorated during Hanukkah.

Judah came to cleanse the temple, while Jesus came to become the temple—torn down and raised in three days. Judah rode in to lead a rebellion, while Jesus rode in to bear a cross. Judah brought temporary peace through battle, while Jesus brought eternal peace through his blood.

Luke 19:37-38

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Luke 19:39-40

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Luke 19:41-44

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TAKE ACTION!

Are you looking elsewhere other than Jesus to bring you peace? Ask yourself: will this get me wholeness, restoration, and harmony with God?

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Pray each day this week that Jesus will be your peace. Ask yourself: Do I need to release any anxieties to him? Are there any sins I need to confess? Is there a scriptural promise I need to hold onto? Ask the Spirit to reveal the answers to you.

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BIG IDEA:

in Jesus means new life in Jesus.

John 11:1-7

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John 11:11-16

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How often have we learned to wait on God? How often have we asked Him for something without an immediate answer? We frequently struggle to understand God’s plans. What we see as his inaction may be his love transforming our doubt into belief, our fear into faith.

John 11:23-24

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John 11:25-27

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John 11:31-37

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John 11:38-44

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Ephesians 2:1-10

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TAKE ACTION!

Where do you need to see Jesus as your Resurrection and Life today?

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Is there anything in your life that is causing you to wait on God right now? How can this story in John 11 encourage you to trust him?

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QUESTION: Who do you say Jesus is?

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Luke 9:18-19

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QUESTION: Who do your friends say Jesus is? Do you know? Have you asked them?

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Luke 9:20

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Matthew 16:15-18

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Luke 9:21-22

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Luke 9:23-26

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Luke 9:24

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What does losing (which is saving) our lives for Jesus look like?

I. Denying

II. Taking up our cross

Galatians 6:14

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III. Following

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How Do We Live as a Disciple in the Every Day?

I. Be a people!

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II. Be an people!

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III. Be a gospel people!

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WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT OUR “IMPOSSIBILITIES”?

Jeremiah 32:17

Luke 18:27

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BIG IDEA:

When impossible situations, them over to .

Mark 6:33

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Mark 6:34

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Mark 6:35-36

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Mark 6:37-38

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Are there people interrupting you whom you need to serve?

Are you embracing the “impossible” situation and willing to let God do His work in and through you?

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Mark 6:39-44

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John 6:35; 51

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TAKE ACTION!

1. Are you looking at the circumstances in your life with a human, horizontal viewpoint or with a divine, vertical viewpoint? (HEAD)

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2. Use Jeremiah’s prayer from Jeremiah 32:17 regarding your impossibility. Finish the phrase, “Ah LORD God! Nothing is too hard for You regarding _____________,” and write down your personal impossibility. Then, commit to surrendering that impossibility to the Lord from now on. (HEART)

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3. Look for a way to serve someone this week with the resources God has given you (i.e., money, time, talents, etc). (HANDS)

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BIG IDEA:

Believing in means receiving new life in .

Mark 4:35-38

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Mark 4:39-41

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Romans 8:20-22

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2 Corinthians 4:8-9

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2 Corinthians 4:16-18

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John 14:27

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