Walk in Wisdom
Speaker: Matthew Johnson
Text: James 1:5-8, 3:13-18
God desires us to walk in wisdom.
- Knowledge does not equal wisdom
- Wisdom comes from God
Taking Root: Shipwrecked
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 27
Strength in the midst of the storm
I. Be agents of hope. (27:21-25)
II. Act with wisdom. (27:9-10, 30-31)
III. Openly acknowledge God. (27:35)
Taking Root: Guilty for Believing
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 26:1-18
We want to be found guilty of believing in the resurrection of Jesus.
I. God's promise gives us hope. (26:4-7)
II. It is through Jesus' resurrection we have confidence in the fulfillment of God's promises. (26:8-15)
III. If we believe Jesus lives we will share the news. (26:16-18)
Taking Root: Not Guilty
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 24:11-21
We may face condemnation from the world as long as we are found guiltless before God.
I. We must not stir up trouble. (1 Peter 2:12)
II. We are to pursue a clear conscience before God.
III. Look to do good and seek peace.
Taking Root: Sheep among Wolves
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Matthew 10:16-18
We are to Represent Jesus in this adverse world.
Jesus honoring conduct:
1. Be Wise (Acts 22:25-26:9)
2. Be Innocent (Acts 23:1-5)
3. Be Shrewd (Acts 23:-6-7)
4. Be Confident (Acts 23:11)
Walk by the Spirit: Self-Control
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Galatians 5:22-23
The problem with self-control is we cannot control ourselves.
I. From the beginning humanity has failed to be in control.
II. God gave His people the law to control themselves yet it only uncovered their sinfulness.
III. Philosophers made self-control their focus and it falls short of fulfillment.
IV. Only through the transforming work of Jesus can we find control over self. (Romans 6:4; 8:10-11)
Walk by the Spirit: Gentleness
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Galatians 5:22-23
As we walk by the Spirit we will learn to act with gentleness.
I. The fruit of gentleness is not weakness but is defined by strength.
II. We are to use gentleness to restore a fellow believer who is caught in sinfulness. (Galatians 6:1)
III. We are to act in gentleness as we share our faith with the lost. (1 Peter 3:15-18)
Walk by the Spirit: Faithfulness
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Galatians 5:22-23
We want a faith that honors God.
I. God desires faithful people
II. God enables us to grow in our faithfulness.
III. God will reward His people for their faithfulness
Walk by the Spirit: Goodness
Speaker: Kaleb Hansen
Text: Galatians 5:22-23
Walk by the Spirit: Kindness
Speaker: Jonah Stiltner
Text: Galatians 5:22-23
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.