Title: Church in Progress: No Evil
Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Theme: We cannot continue in evil and be right with God.
I. WE cannot be secure in what God has done for us if we continue to desire evil.
II. We must overcome the temptation to do evil.
III. We cannot participate with Christ and demons.
Title: Church in Progress: Whatever It Takes
Text: 1 Corinthians 9:12
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Theme: We must foster within us the desire to win as many as possible to Christ.
I. Making personal sacrifices is worth reaching those lost. (vs. 15-18)
II. Introducing people to Jesus may require adjustments to my life. (vs. 19-23)
III. Be purposeful in planning and training to win the lost. (vs. 24-27)
Title: Church in Progress: Conduct in the Body
Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-3
Theme: What determines the believer's conduct as we are together and in the community?
I. Knowledge alone cannot be a guide for our conduct. (vs 4-8)
II. Knowledge without love is destructive. (vs. 9-12)
III. The guide for true Christian conduct is love. (vs. 13)
Title: Fostering the Family of God: Laboring to Love
Speaker: John Farrow
Title: Fostering the Family of God: The New Self
Text: Colossians 3:1-17
Speaker: Michael Berg
Theme: Joining the Family of God requires a change in worldview.
1. My identity is anchored in Christ. (3-4)
2. I am a member of a new body. (v.5,11,15)
3. Renewal is continuous process. (v.10)
4. Unconditional love is the new standard (v. 12-14)
Series: Fostering the Family of God
Title: The Home Study: Identifying a healthy Family
Text: Acts 2:37-47
Speaker: Jarred Landrith
Title: Fostering the Family of God: What Lies Ahead
Text: Ephesians 4:12,13
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Culture of fostering...
1. Fostering is nurturing for spiritual growth and development
2. As a congregation we will be active in fostering through reaching, teaching and connecting.
3. We need you to be a part of fostering the family of God.
Title: So you thought 2021 was going to be different...
Text: Matthew 7:1-5
Speaker: Matt Johnson
1. God is the Judge and there is no jury.
2. Humility is King
Title: Calendars and Closets
Text: James 4:13-17
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Live Christ Más! - Jesus Exalted
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Philippians 2:9-11
Theme: We are privileged to take part in the exaltation of Jesus.
1. God exalted Jesus after His obedience to death.
2. Every knee and every tongue will acknowledge Jesus as Lord.
3. To the recognition and glory of God.
Title: Live Christ Más!
Text: Philippians 2:6-8
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Theme: Christians should be the most generous people on earth.
1. God has generously given to us.
2. We are called to be like Jesus.
3. The free and generous heart is a gift and a privilege.
Title: Live Christ Más(more): Live Self Less
Text: Philippians 2:1-4
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Theme: In order for us to live Christ more we must live self less.
1. Do nothing out of selfish ambition.
2. Value others above yourselves.
3. Express concern for other's interest.
Title: Church in Progress: Priceless
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Title: Church in Progress - Changes
Text: 1 Corinthians 7:17-20
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
I. We are not called to social revolution .
II. We have been reformed.
III. Our life and view of the world has changed. (7:29-31)
Title: Church in Progress: Married, Single, Divorced
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7
I. Sexual appetites must be satisfied through marriage.
II. It is good to be single.
III. Divorce is permissible but don’t do it.
IV. Stay with an unbeliever.
Title: Rest for the Restless
Speaker: Kaleb Hanson
Text: Matthew 11:28-30
I. Jesus wants our bricks.
II. Jesus wants us to be humble when we are broken.
III. Jesus is going to do most of the heavy lifting for us.
IV. God provides enough for us to find rest.
Title: Church in Progress - Bought
Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12,13
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
I. We cannot abuse freedom we've been given through Jesus
II. Because of Jesus we must no longer be held captive to our desires. (vs 714-19)
III. With our freedom we purpose to honor God. (vs. 20)
Title: Church in Progress: Reckless
Text: 1 Corinthians 6:1-6
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Theme: We cannot be overcome with reckless disputes.
I. Don't take them to court, settle cases within.
II. Be prepared to let it go for the sake of the gospel. (vs 7,8)
III. Live your identity in Jesus. (vs. 9-11)
Title: Church in Progress: Church Discipline
Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1,2
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Theme: The Church is responsible to discipline its members.
I. Discipline is implemented for good (vs 5,6)
II. Church discipline must keep focus on Jesus. (vs 7,8)
Title: Church in Progress: Follow the Leader
Text: 1 Corinthians 4: 1,2
Theme: In following Christ we need to follow Godly leadership.
I. Godly leaders focus themselves on what God wants. (vs 3-5)
II. Godly leaders call people to true faithfulness. (vs 7,8)
III. Godly leaders give God's people something to imitate. (vs 14-16)
