A Psalm of Glory
Psalm 19:1-14
I. GOD’S WORKS DECLARE HIS GLORY
A. The Glory of God’s Power
B. The Glory of God’s Wisdom
C. The Glory of God’s Beauty
D. The Glory of God’s Goodness
II. GOD’S WORD DECLARES HIS GLORY
A. The Glory of God’s Character
B. The Glory of God’s Truth
III. GOD’S GRACE DECLARES HIS GLORY
A Psalm of Choices
Psalm 1:1-6
I. TWO DIFFERENT PATHS
1) Blessed is the man that does not follow the path of the wicked
2) Blessed is the man that delights in the truth of God’s word
II. TWO DIFFERENT PICTURES
1) A tree planted by streams of water
- This person has Provision
- This person has Productivity
- This person has Protection
- This person has Prosperity
2) Chaff that the wind drives away
- Chaff has no Source of Life
- Chaff has no Substance
III. TWO DIFFERENT PLACES
A Lesson about Righteousness
Luke 18:9-14
The Parable Contrasted
Two different people.
Two different prayers.
Two different pronouncements.
Two different principles.
The Pharisee The Tax Collector
Some Truths to Consider:
1. The righteousness that God requires cannot be produced by man.
a. God’s standard is perfect.
b. Man’s nature is corrupt.
c. Self-righteousness is both deceiving and destructive.
2. The righteousness that God requires is granted as a gift.
a. Righteousness is a gift of God’s grace.
b. Righteousness is received by faith.
c. Righteousness is based on the work of Jesus alone.
3. The way to be righteous and the way to live righteously begins with humility.
a. The way of the world is the exaltation of self.
b. The way of the Kingdom is the humiliation of self.
The Cost of Discipleship
Mark 8:31-38
I. THE COMMAND - FOLLOW ME IN THIS WAY
A. Take up your cross
1) Official Opposition
2) Shame
3) Suffering
4) Death
B. Deny yourself
II. FOUR REASONS TO DENY YOURSELF, TAKE UP YOUR CROSS, AND FOLLOW JESUS
1) The paradox of saving your life by losing your life
2) There is no profit in gaining the world at the expense of your soul
3) Nothing can be given in exchange for the soul
4) Being ashamed of Jesus leads to your own destruction
Avoiding a Wasted Life
James 4:11-12
I. WHAT WE MUST NOT SAY IF WE WANT TO AVOID WASTING OUR LIVES
A. Practical Atheists Make Plans Without Any Reference to God
B. Practical Atheists Live Only for Temporary Worldly Gain
C. Practical Atheists Live as though They Are Not Accountable
to God
II. WHAT WE MUST REMEMBER IF WE WANT TO AVOID WASTING OUR LIVES
A. God Is Absolutely Sovereign Over My Life
B. The Lord’s Will Always Supersedes My Will
Understanding the Root of Evil
Jeremiah 2:9-13
I. GOD ACCUSES HIS PEOPLE
II. GOD ADDRESSES THE ROOT ISSUE
III. GOD ANSWERS BY GIVING HIMSELF
Second Chances, Suffering, & Shipwrecks
Colossians 4:10-18
I. MARK—WELCOMING A SECOND CHANCE DISCIPLE
II. EPAPHRAS—WORKING AND SUFFERING FOR CHRIST AND OTHERS
III. DEMAS—A WARNING OF SHIPWRECKING YOUR FAITH
How Jesus Changes Lives
Colossians 4:7-9
Principles to remember when you come to the end of one of Paul’s Letters:
- All of God’s Word is important
- God’s Word doesn’t come to us in a vacuum
- Paul wasn’t just a theologian, but a Pastor to people that he knew and loved
- God’s purposes include ordinary people doing ordinary things for the glory of God
I. TYCHICUS
A. JESUS GIVES US A NEW FAMILY TO BELONG TO
B. JESUS GIVES US A NEW MINISTRY TO DISCHARGE
C. JESUS GIVES US A NEW TITLE THAT NO ONE RISES ABOVE
I. ONESIMUS
A. JESUS CAN FORGIVE AND RESTORE
B. JESUS GIVES US A NEW IDENTITY THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
“Christ Is All in the Home Pt. 2: Children & Parents”
Colossians 3:20-21
I. CHILDREN ARE TO REFLECT CHRIST IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THEIR PARENTS
II. PARENTS, AND SPECIFICALLY FATHERS, ARE TO REFLECT CHRIST IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THEIR CHILDREN
“Christ Is All in the Home Pt. 1: Husbands & Wives”
Colossians 3:18-19
World Shaping, Life Changing Principles in Colossians:
I. WIVES ARE TO REFLECT CHRIST IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THEIR HUSBANDS
II. HUSBANDS ARE TO REFLECT CHRIST IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THEIR WIVES
Who Is Jesus?
Matthew 16:13-20
I. WHO DO OTHERS SAY THAT I AM?
II. WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?
III. WHAT DOES JESUS SAY ABOUT YOU?
A Different Kind of King
Luke 19:28-44
Growing in Gospel Community Pt. 2
Colossians 3:15-17
I. WE GROW IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY BY LETTING CHRIST’S PEACE RULE OUR HEARTS
II. WE GROW IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY BY LETTING CHRIST’S WORD DWELL IN US RICHLY
III. WE GROW IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY BY DOING ALL THINGS IN THE NAME OF CHRIST
Growing in Gospel Community Pt. 1
Colossians 3:12-14
