Bible Passage: Matthew 6:19-21 1. There is no security in storing treasure on earth (Matthew 6:19; 2 Corinthians
Confidence in the Message of the Cross
Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 1. Divisions within the Church have the potential to undermine the credibility of
The Holy Spirit, the Distinguishing Mark of a Christian
Bible Reading: Romans 8:5-16 1. Observation about the time of the reception of the Holy Spirit (a) Some
Man’s Right Walking with God: A New Beginning
Bible Passage: Romans 6:1–8:4 1. God ushers a justified person to a new life unto Him [dative of
Benefits of Man’s Right Standing with God
Bible Passage: Romans 5:1-21 God’s acquittal of sinful man has immediate and ongoing benefits 1. Immediate Benefits
Man’s Right Standing with God
Bible Passage: Romans 3:21-26; 12:1 1. Both religious and non-religious people stand condemned before God (3:9) 2. Instead of
Homecoming
Bible Passage: Psalm 84; Luke 15:17-23 1. The psalmist stayed away far too long from God probably that
God’s Plans out of Believer’s Suffering
Bibel Passage: Jeremiah 29:11-14 1. The state of the recipients of Jeremiah 29:11-14 (approximately 595 BC) (a) Displaced
The Cost of Christian Discipleship
Bible Passage: Luke 14:25-35 (cf. Matthew 10:37-39) 1. Context of the Parable (a) Large crowds are travelling with
Scandalous Grace
Bible Passage: Mark 2:1-17 1. Jesus establishes that He is God (verse 5) by offering forgiveness to the