The Fall of a King Pt. 2 - I Samuel 15:12-35

The Fall of a King - Part 2
1 Samuel 15:12-35

I. Saul is a man who wants to make his name great
II. Samuel is a man who wants to make God’s name great
III. Saul is a man who will use religion to excuse disobedience and please himself
IV. Samuel is a man who will obey without excuse to please God
V. Saul is man who fears and blames others for his failures
VI. Samuel is man who fears God and therefore does not fear any man
VII. Saul is a man who only understands external, formal worship
VIII. Samuel is man who understands that formal worship cannot be substituted for obedience
IX. Saul is a man who doesn’t understand who God is
X. Samuel is man who does

The Fall of a King Pt. 1 - 1 Samuel 15:1-11

The Fall of a King Part 1
1 Samuel 15:1-11

I. GOD GIVES CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS TO SAUL

II. SAUL GIVES GOD PARTIAL OBEDIENCE

III. GOD REGRETS MAKING SAUL KING

Make Disciples - Matthew 28:16-20

Make Disciples
Matthew 28:16-20

I. THE POWER & AUTHORITY OF JESUS - I AM LORD OF ALL

II. THE PURPOSE & AIM OF ALL CHRISTIANS - MAKE DISCIPLES

A. What is a disciple?

• A disciple believes that Jesus is the Christ

• A disciple follows Christ as Lord.

• A disciple learns from Christ

• A disciple loves and obeys Christ

• A disciple serves Christ by serving others

• A disciple is sent like Christ to make disciples 

B. How do we make disciples?

 We make disciples by prayerfully sharing the gospel with people over time.    

 C. Where do we make disciples? 

 III. THE PROMISE & ASSURANCE OF JESUS - I AM WITH YOU

God Is Holy Pt. 1

Love People - Matthew 22:34-40

Love People
Matthew 22:34-40

WHAT LOVE IS NOT:

• Love is not a random force.

• Love is not an overwhelming force.

• Love is not an uncontrollable force.

• Love is not self-gratification.

• Love is not positive affirmation.

WHAT LOVE IS:

Love is an act of the will, accompanied by emotion, that leads to action on behalf of its object (Voddie Baucham).

I. LOVING GOD AND LOVING PEOPLE IS THE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW

II. LOVING PEOPLE IS A VISIBLE DEMONSTRATION OF LOVING GOD

III. LOVING PEOPLE REQUIRES SACRIFICE

• You must be willing to sacrifice partiality and prejudices

• You must be willing to sacrifice comfort & convenience

• You must be willing to sacrifice like Christ

Love God - Mark 12:28-34

Love God
Mark 12:28-34

WHAT IS LOVE?

• Love is rooted in the nature of God. 

• “Love is an act of the will, accompanied by emotion, that leads to action on behalf of its object.” (Voddie Baucham)

• Love is volitional; love is sacrificial; love is secure.

I. LOVING GOD IS THE GREATEST COMMAND OF ALL

II. ALL OF OUR BEING AND FACULTIES ARE MEANT FOR LOVING GOD

III. LOVING GOD CANNOT BE SEPARATED FROM LOVING CHRIST

God is Omnipotent, Omnipresent, and Omniscient Pt. 3

Finding Rest in Jesus - Matthew 11:28-30

Finding Rest in Jesus
Matthew 11:28-30

I. COME TO JESUS

II. TAKE HIS YOKE

III. LEARN FROM HIM

The Song of the Redeemed - Revelation 5:1-14

The Song of the Redeemed
Revelation 5:1-14

I. NO ONE IS WORTHY TO BRING ABOUT GOD’S ETERNAL PURPOSES

 II. THE LAMB ALONE IS WORTHY    

 A. The Lamb is worthy because he has conquered through his death
B. The Lamb is worthy because he has all power 
C. The Lamb is worthy because he sees all things
D. The Lamb is worthy because he gives the Spirit without measure
E. The Lamb is worthy of the worship of heaven
F. The Lamb is worthy of the prayers of the saints
G. The Lamb is worthy of a new song
H. The Lamb is worthy of the worship of every nation, tribe, & tongue
I. The Lamb is worthy of the worship of everything in all of creation

Simeon and Anna's Song - Luke 2:8-21

Simeon and Anna’s Song
Luke 2:8-21

I. JESUS IS BORN TO RIGHTEOUS PARENTS

A. They demonstrate their righteousness by obeying God’s Word to circumcise Jesus
B. They demonstrate their righteousness by obeying God’s Word to name Jesus
C. They demonstrate their righteousness by obeying God’s Word to dedicate Jesus
D. They demonstrate their righteousness by obeying God’s Word for purification after pregnancy

II. JESUS IS MET BY RIGHTEOUS & READY WORSHIPERS

III. JESUS’ DESTINY IS REVEALED

A. Jesus brings peace according to God’s Word
B. Jesus brings salvation for all peoples
C. Jesus is the Light of the world

The Angel's Song - Luke 2:8-21

The Angels’ Song
Luke 2:8-21

I. THE ANGELS BRING THE GOSPEL TO LOWLY SHEPHERDS 

A. The gospel is shared first with those that are detested and despised 
B. The gospel reveals the glory of God 
C. The gospel brings great joy for all people 
D. The gospel is about Jesus 

II. THE ANGELS REJOICE IN THE GOSPEL 

III. THE GOSPEL LEADS TO TRANSFORMATION 

A. The shepherds believe the gospel 
B. The shepherds share the gospel
C. Mary treasures the gospel
D. The shepherds praise God for the gospel

Mary's Song - Luke 1:46-56

Mary’s Song
Luke 1:46-56

I. MARY RESPONDS IN FAITH

A. She responds personally
B. She responds from the deepest part of her being 
C. She responds in praise to God

II. MARY RESPONDS IN FAITH FOR WHAT GOD HAS DONE 

A. God saw her lowly state 
B. God has graciously blessed her    
C. God has shown His might, holiness, and mercy
D. God’s promises have never failed  

III. MARY RESPONDS IN FAITH FOR WHAT GOD WILL DO 

 A. In Christ’s coming Kingdom, the first will be last.
B. In Christ’s coming Kingdom, the last will be first.
C. In Christ’s coming Kingdom, every wrong will be made right.    
D. In Christ’s coming Kingdom, every promise will be fulfilled.

Zechariah's Song - Luke 1:67-79

Zechariah’s Song
Luke 1:67-79

I. Zechariah Praises God for His Promises to David

A) God will establish His Kingdom through David’s line 
B) This coming ruler will be unlike any before him 

II. Zechariah Praises God for His Promises to Abraham

III. Zechariah Praises God for His Promises to John

A) John will be a prophet with a mission
B) John will be a preacher with a message 

IV. Zechariah Praises God for Fulfilling All of His Promises in Christ

Giving Thanks in All Circumstances - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Giving Thanks in All Circumstances
1 Thessalonians 5:18

I. GIVING THANKS IS COMMANDED

 A. God commands it because it is right
B. God commands it because it is true
C. God commands it because it glorifies Him

 II. GIVING THANKS IS UNQUALIFIED

 A. We should give thanks for God’s good gifts
B. We should give thanks when God allows difficulties and trials
C. We must guard against giving thanks sinfully

III. GIVING THANKS IS GOD’S WILL FOR HIS CHILDREN

Stewardship and Contentment - I Timothy 6:2b-10, 17-19

Stewardship & Contentment
1 Timothy 6:2b-10 & 17-19

I. CONTENTMENT MUST BE FOUND IN CHRIST ALONE

A. Stewarding our relationship to Christ must be our highest priority.
B. Lack of contentment in Christ leads to discontentment everywhere else

II. CONTENTMENT IS CONNECTED TO GODLINESS, NOT GOODS 

A. Spiritual contentment leads to material contentment
B. Contentment understands the limits of life
C. Contentment is not about self-sufficiency, but Christ-sufficiency 

III. CONTENTMENT IS AN ONGOING, DAILY BATTLE

IV. CONTENTMENT IS VISIBLE

A. Those who are content set their hope on God and not riches
B. Those who are content are open-handed and generous toward others
C. Those who are content are free to live for eternity    

The Glory of God's Grace - Ephesians 2:1-10

The Glory of God’s Grace
Ephesians 2:1-10

What grace is: Grace is the unmerited, undeserved, free, favor of God.

What grace is not: 

• Grace never incurs a debt.

• Grace is not conditional or contractual. 

• Grace is not God grading on the curve. 

• Grace is not a license to sin.

• Grace is not cheap.

I. The Requirement of Grace

A. We were dead in our sins
B. We followed the course of this world
C. We were followers of Satan
D. We lived in the passions and desires of the flesh, body, and mind
E. We were by nature under God’s wrath

 II. The Reality of Grace 

 A. Grace Is Given by God through Christ
 B. Grace Is Received through Faith as a Gift

 III. The Response to Grace

A. Worship
B. Humility
C. Gratitude
D. Good works as God’s workmanship

Are We There Yet? - Revelation 21:1-8

Are We There Yet?
Revelation 21:1-8

1. Eternity is about God (v.1-3)

    a. God is making all things new
    b. God is making a place to dwell among his people

2. Eternity is not like and like this current life (v.4-5)

    a. The former things have passed away
    b. God is redeeming all things

3. There is no alternate ending (v.6-8)

    a. God will bless the faithful
    b. God will punish the unfaithful

All of Life on Mission - John 20:19-23

All of Life on Mission
John 20:19-23

I. TWO FOUNDATIONS FOR LIFE ON MISSION - We should live all of life on mission because . .

             A. The resurrection of Jesus changes everything
            B. We have been sent like Jesus    

 II. THREE IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE ON MISSION

             A. We have been sent with the peace of Jesus 
            B. We have been sent with the presence of Jesus 
            C. We have been sent with the authority of Jesus 

III. THREE APPLICATIONS FOR LIFE ON MISSION

            A. See yourself as a missionary right now
            B. Be gospel fluent
            C. Use the bridges in your life for mission

All of Life in Community - 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

All of Life in Community
1 Corinthians 13:1-8

I. WHAT IS BIBLICAL COMMUNITY?    

Biblical community is the intentional practice of living an authentic, transparent life with other disciples. 

 A. Biblical community reflects God’s triune nature.
B. Biblical community is only experienced through gospel transformation.    
C. Biblical community is a foretaste of God’s coming kingdom.    

 II. HOW DO WE BUILD BIBLICAL COMMUNITY?    

 A. We act like Jesus towards one another.
B. We don’t reject the messiness that comes with living close to other people.
C. We model the authenticity and transparency necessary for real relationships.
D. We forgive often. We bear burdens. We walk in humility.
E. We realize our need for the Holy Spirit.

All of Life as Worship - John 4:1-26

All of Life as Worship
John 4:1-26

Important Truths to Remember about Worship:

• We are all unceasing worshipers

• Everyone is at all times worshiping someone or something

• We become like what we worship

I. WORSHIP IS BEING SATISFIED IN JESUS
II. WORSHIP IS THE ROOT ISSUE OF SIN & IDOLATRY
III. WORSHIP IS NOT ABOUT PLACES OR PREFERENCES
IV. WORSHIP MUST BE IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH