Walk by the Spirit: Patience
Speaker: Eric VonSpreckelsen
Text: Galatians 5:16-23; James 5:7-10
I. Be patient when circumstances are out of our control. (James 5:7-8)
II. Be patient when we find people to be difficult. (James 5:9-10)
Truth: Godly patience is only possible when we have an eternal perspective.
Walk by the Spirit: Peace
Speaker: Michael Berg
Text: Galatians 5:22-23 3
Facets of Peace
I. Eternal Peace: Peace Between Man and God
II. Internal Peace: Peace Between Man and Himself
III. External Peace: Peace Between Man and His Neighbor
Walk by the Spirit: Joy
Speaker: Ty Zimmerman
Text: Galatians 5:22
I. Joy Received
II. Joy Realized
Walk by the Spirit: Love
Speaker: Matthew Johnson
Text: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:16-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7
I. What does it mean to "Walk by the Spirit"
II. What is Love?
III. What does this have to do with me?
Nothing But the Best
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Matthew 20:20-24
I. A mother wants what she feels is best for her children.
II. The best is that her children come to know God's salvation through Jesus.
III. The best is also that they learn to serve in God's kingdom.
Taking Root: Defense
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 22:1-21
The Gospel is solid and worth defending.
I. The gospel is evident through its transforming work.
II. The gospel stands because Jesus lives.
III. The gospel continues as the focused work of the church.
Taking Root: Trouble Among Believers
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 21:17-30
Believers cannot be zealous for the wrong things.
I. Be careful of what you are zealous for.
II. Zeal for the wrong things will create trouble among believers.
III. Our greatest zeal should be focused on Jesus and His gospel.
God is in the Business of Transformation
Speaker: Matthew Johnson
Text: Ezekial 36:22-27
1. Transformation is begins with admission
2. Transformation is obvious and continuous.
Taking Root: Doing God's Will No Matter What
Speaker: Jonah Stiltner
Text: Acts 21:1-16
He Is Risen (extra)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34
There's more to say about believing in resurrection.
I. Resurrection begins with Jesus.
II. Resurrection will be completed at the end.
III. Resurrection impacts the life of those who believe.
He Is Risen
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is foundational to our belief.
I. The resurrection of Jesus is our message.
II. The resurrection of Jesus has been verified. (1 Cor. 15:5-11)
III. The resurrection of Jesus is significant. (1 Cor. 15:12-20)
Taking Root: We Can Do This
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 20:18-27
The church will survive and thrive in this world.
I. Living well for Jesus helps establish the truth of the gospel before others.
II. God is in control. (20:28-32)
III. God rewards those who give of themselves for the Kingdom. (20: 33-35)
Taking Root: Never See Eye to Eye
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 19:23-27
The gospel we live will be in conflict with this world.
I. The Gospel is a threat to the world.
II. The Gospel is threatened by the world. (19:28-34)
III. The Gospel finds protection in the world. (19:35-41)
Taking Root: No Comparison
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 19:11-20
Nothing compares to the power of God.
I. God's power is over the seen and the unseen.
II. God's power cannot be mimicked.
III. The right response to God's power is submission.
Taking Root: Incomplete Understanding
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 18:24-19:7
We should pursue a complete and true understanding of Jesus.
I. I don't want to fall short in my understanding of Jesus.
II. Recognize and address teaching that is lacking or incorrect about Jesus.
Taking Root: Church Planting
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 18:1-11
God has given us the task of growing the church.
Advantages for growth:
I. We work together.
II. We can think strategically.
III. We must be able to adapt.
IV. Seek encouragement.
Taking Root: GOD IS
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 17:22-31
God has made Himself known.
I. He is a sovereign God who created everything. (vs. 24-26)
II. If you seek God, He can easily be found. (vs. 27-29)
III. He is God who judges and demands repentance. (vs. 30-31)
Taking Root: Turning the World Upside Down
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 17:1-13
Everyone has a response to the gospel.
I. Some will receive the message and believe in Jesus.
II. There will be many who show interest in the message.
III. Some will reject the message of Jesus.
SEEK: Seek God for Empowerment
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 1:8, 9:31
I. We have His Word.
II. He has given us the gift of His Spirit.
III. He joins us together to make His church.
SEEK: Seek God for Provision
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
I. There is trouble with seeking things over God's Kingdom and righteousness. (6:22-24)
II. We seek Kingdom first and trust God for our simple provisions. (6:11, 25, 20-21)
III. This is simple verse must be applied individually and in how we operate as a church.
