Title: Chosen: Inexpressible Joy
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 1 Peter 1:1-9
The chosen of God have an inexpressible joy.
I. God gives His chosen a new birth.
II. God holds for His chosen a protected inheritance.
III. The result is an inexpressible joy.
Title: Unexpected: Prepared
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Matthew 25:1-13
As we wait for the return of Jesus we must not find ourselves unprepared.
I. Many will expect to enter but will be turned away.
II. Those who enter will be well prepared.
A. Jesus is their Savior.
B. They have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
C. Their hearts are dedicated to God.
Title: Unexpected: Fruitless
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Luke 13:1-9
You don't want to face God's judgment thinking you are safe when you are not.
I. Be careful where you place your confidence.
II. God expects to see fruit.
III. The fruitless are given limited time to change.
IV. Now is the time to repent and live fruitful lives.
Title: Unexpected: "Give it Away"
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Luke 16:1-8
How to financially secure my future.
Give it Away
1. We will be judged by how we spend our wealth.
2. Don't keep wealth to yourself. (vs. 13)
3. Learn to live generously. (Luke 19:8)
Title: Unexpected: Vengeance is Mine
Speaker: Matthew Johnson
Text: Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43
I. Alignment
II. Communication
III. Pursuit
Title: Enemy: Balaam's Way
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Revelation 2:12-17
Theme: Jesus knows His church.
I. We have to watch our back door.
II. We cannot live in harmony with a sinful culture.
III. Sin must be called sin.
Title: Enemy-His Attack
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Numbers 25:1-5
Beware of the enemy's attack
Know your enemy:
I. His tactic is deceitful treachery.
II. His objective is to create in your unfaithfulness to God.
III. Our response must be to identify and remove what will cause unfaithfulness.
Title: Prophet for Hire: Enemy
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Numbers 22:1-6
Theme: It is foolish to oppose God.
I. God has no rival. (22:8)
II. What God blesses no one can curse. (23:8)
III. God's people will enter the Promised Land.
Title: Redeemer (Book of Ruth)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Ruth 4:13-17
Theme: God uses the faithfulness of ordinary people to do great things.
Obed is like Jesus:
I. Miraculous birth like Jesus.
II. Identified as a redeemer.
III. Mother was exalted.
IV. Servant of God.
Title: The Right Thing (Book of Ruth)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Ruth 3:9-13
We must act as God sees fit.
I. We are to live in honoring obedience to God.
II. The Spirit of God's law reveals mercy and love.
III. Living God's way reveals within us His loving kindness.
Title: Chance or Providence (Book of Ruth)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Ruth 2:2-13
Theme: God is actively working in our present world.
The difference that makes:
I. We face each day knowing the world is under His control.
II. God's people will be active in prayer.
III. We can trust in God's loving kindness.
Title: Committed (Book of Ruth)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Ruth 1:12-18
Name someone who has been a good example of commitment. Explain Why.
I. There is a commitment that is expected.
II. There is a commitment that is safe and practical.
III. There is a commitment that is secured with a covenant. (Luke 14:26-27)
Title: Is God Against Me? (Ruth #1)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Ruth 1:8-13
I. If God is against me I have good reason to despair.
II. We bring grief on ourselves when we fail to follow God through troubles.
III. God cares for us today and through Jesus has our future.
Title: Raise Up!
Speaker: Jarred Landrith
Text: Ephesians 6:4 |
I. Raise up your children in the discipline of the Lord.
II. Raise up your children in the instruction of the Lord.
III. Do not exasperate your children.
IV. JESUS
Title: A Call to Commitment
Speaker: Bud Mooney
Title: All In (Kingdom Investing)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Theme: Giving financially is part of belonging to Christ and His Kingdom.
1. You decide how to contribute.
2. God's grace creates a generous heart.
3. Praise to God is expressed in cheerful giving.
Title: Come to the Table (Communion)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28
Theme: Together we share communion until Jesus returns.
1. Through communion we remember the death and resurrection.
2. Through communion we proclaim the death of Jesus.
3. The significance of communion calls for us to approach carefully.
Title: Connecting to Jesus (Baptism)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Galatians 3:26-27
Theme: We connect to Jesus through baptism.
1. Baptism is being clothed in Christ.
2. Through baptism a believer is united in the death and resurrection of Jesus. (Romans 6:3-5)
3. Following Jesus begins with baptism.
Title: Join the Family
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Hebrews 10:24-25
Theme: If you Belong to Jesus, you need to be a member of His church.
1. Membership was expected for believers in the New Testament.
2. Membership means submitting to the authority of biblical leaders. (Heb. 13:17)
3. Membership ensures spiritual growth. (Eph. 4:11-13)
Title: Greater Love
Speaker: Michael Berg
Text: John 15:1-17
1. Great Love is an Expression
2. Greater Love is Expensive
3. Greater Love is Expected
