Rev. Joseph Marshall
Jesus is the Messiah
John 1:35-42
The Unique Work of the Messiah
I. Our Prophet
II. Our Priest
III. Our King
Today's Challenge:
Has the Messiah caught your eye the Christmas?
Sunday, December 11, 2016 a.m. Service
Rev. Joseph Marshall
The Lamb of God
John 1:29
The Mission of John the Baptist
1. Ministry of Baptism
2. Message of Repentance
3. Means of Uniqueness
The Uniqueness of the Lamb of God
I. Possession of the Lamb: "Behold, the Lamb of God"
II. Purpose of the Lamb: "Who takes the sin"
III. Perimeter of the Lamb: "of the world"
Closing Application:
Has the Lamb of God caught your eye this Christmas?
Sunday, November 20, 2016 a.m. Service
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Psalm 95
Two Key Conditions of a Thankful Heart
I. A Heart of Worship
A. What is worship?
B. Who is He? What has He done?
1. As our Rock, He saves
2. As our King, He strengthens
3. As our Maker, He sustains
4. As our Shepherd, He secures
C. Characteristics of the Shepherd
1. Gate
2. Governor
3. Guardian
II. A Heart of Obedience
4 Characteristics of Sheep
1. Ignorant
2. Stubborn
3. Defenseless
4. Flock or Follow
Today's Challenge:
Is my heart conditioned to give thanks to the Lord?
Sunday, November 13, 2016 a.m. Service
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Acts 6:1-7
Examining the Heart of a Deacon!
What is the Heart of a Deacon?
I. A Servant's Heart (1-2)
II. A God-Shaped Heart (3-6)
A. Man of Good Reputation
B. Man Full of the Holy Spirit
C. Man Full of Wisdom
D. Man of Responsibility
III. A Soul-Winning Heart
Today's Challenge:
Do I have a servant's heart?
Am I the servant God wants me to be?
Sunday, November 6, 2016 a.m. Service
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Matthew 9:9-13, 35-37
How Do We See People?
Eyes of the Pharisee
Eyes of Jesus
Eyes of Matthew
What must I do to be a Matthew?
I. Be a Follower of Jesus (9)
II. Be a Friend of Jesus (10)
Today's Challenge:
If we say we follow Jesus, let's follow Jesus by being a friend to sinners!
Sunday, October 30, 2016 a.m. Service
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Acts 8:26-40
What is a divine Appointment?
What are the Ingredients of a Divine Appointment?
I. The Spirit (26, 29, 39)
II. The Scripture (30-35)
III. The Situation (26-40)
IV. The Seeker (John 1; 3; 4)
How do we know the Ethiopian was a seeker?
1. Returning from Worship (27)
2. Reading the Word (28)
3. Ready for a Witness (31)
V. The Soul-Winner
How do we know Philip was a soul-winner?
1. Listening with Openness (26-29, 29)
2. Looking for an Opportunity (30)
3. Loving the Outcast (30-31)
4. Leading to the Oasis (35-41)
Today's Challenge: A Divine Appointment
Two spiritual conditions:
Are you a seeker?
Or are you a soul-winner?
Sunday, October 23, 2016 a.m. Service
Rev. Joseph Marshall
John 1:43-51
God works and moves through relationships.
We must be intentional!
Trusting Christ and seeking to bring others to Him!
What does this invitation look like?
I. An Intentional Invitation (43-46)
II. An Imperative Invitation (44-46)
III. An Invisible Invitation (47-51)
Why is it so vital we invite?
Today's Challenge:
How is God moving in my life?
How is God moving in the lives of the people at TGBC?
Sunday, October 16, 2016 a.m. Service
Part 6: One Great Task
Rev. Joseph Marshall
I Timothy 2:1-8
One Great Task: Share the Gospel!
How to Remain Focused on the One Great Task?
I. The Prayers (2:1-4,8)
II. The Provision (2:5-6)
A. Seperation
B. Savior
III. The Preachers (2:7)
Application:
Count Me In!
Sunday, October 9, 2016 a.m. Service
Dr. Ted O. Padgett
I John 5:10-13
There are some basic birthmarks that a "born again" believer will have when they become a Christian. Too many people have never been changed into a believer.
I. Birthmark One: "Saved" - John 3:1-16
Key: "...Saved by the Spirit..."
II. Birthmark Two: "Sealed" - Ephesians 1:13-14
Key: "...Sealed by the Spirit..."
III. Birthmark Three: "Secure" - John 10:37-29
Key: "...Secure in the Spirit..."
Sunday, October 2, 2016 a.m. Service
Part 5: The Call to Fish
Rev. Joesph Marshall
Matthew 4:18-22
The Lord has Called His Disciple to Fish!
Examining the Lord's invitation to the first four disciples...
Becoming a disciple requires a Great Commitment!
3 vital questions every disciple must ask...
I. Am I Following Christ?
A disciple of Jesus is...
II. Am I Being Changed by Christ?
A disciple is a follower of Jesus who...
III. Am I Committed to the Mission of Christ?
A disciple is a follower of Jesus who...
What is the Mission of Christ?
Luke 19:1-10
Application:
Am I committed to the mission of Christ?
Sunday, September 25, 2016 a.m. Service
Part 3 & 4 - Paul's Good and Bad News to the Romans
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Romans 6:23
Paul's Good News and Bad News to the Romans
I. One Great Problem
The Problem of Sin!
II. One Great Savior
The Savior of Jesus Christ
Today's Challenge:
Have you received the free gift of eternal life?
Are you sharing this Good News?
Sunday, September 11, 2016 a.m. Service
Part 2 - One Great Purpose: "What am I doing here?"
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Romans 1:18-32
The Chief End of Man is to:
Live Worshipping God and Serving Him Forever!
I. Made to Live Forever
II. Made to Worship and Serve Forever
A. What is the Glory of God?
B. How do we bring glory to God?
1. Recognize His Glory
2. Respond to His Glory
3. Reflect His Glory
4. Reveal His Glory
Today's Challenge: One Great Purpose
"Let the nations be glad and sing for Joy (Ps 67:4)!"
Sunday, September 4, 2016 a.m. Service
Jake Honeycutt
Colossians 1:15-17: Psalms 33:6-9
I. God is One
Trinity
Father
Son
Spirit
II. God is Great
III. God is Creator
God created ALL things
Through Jesus
For His Glory
Our response
1. Awe
2. Humility
3. Devotion
4. Worship
5. Glory
The Gospel
God created
Mankind rebelled
Jesus came
Jesus lived
Jesus dies
Jesus rose
Challenge
1. Preach the Gospel to yourself daily.
2. Read Romans 8, every day this week.
3. Marvel at the majesty of God in creation.
Sunday, August 28, 2016 a.m. Service
Renewing Authentic Worship: "The Spirit-Filled Life!"
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 5:15-21
What is worship?
"Our response to God for who He is and what He has done, expressed in our thoughts, attitudes, words and actions. What we value most." Louie Giglio
How is the Mind Renewed?
Through the Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit!
How is the Mind Renewed?
Through the Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit!
I. Point of Justification: Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
II. Process of Sanctification: Filling of the Holy Spirit
Be Filled with the Spirit!
"Be being kept filled...(Ephesians 5:18)."
Result: A Spirit-Filled Life Produces Music
A. Inward Joy
B. Upward Thanksgiving
C. Outward Submission
Today's Challenge:
The Renewal of Authentic Worship!
Does the Holy Spirit have a Monopoly on You?
Sunday, August 21, 2016 a.m. Service
Renewing Authentic Worship: "Renewing the Mind!"
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Romans 12:1-2
What is worship?
"Our response to God for who He is and what He has done, expressed in our thoughts, attitudes, words and actions. What we value most." Louie Giglio
How is the mind renewed?
How is the mind renewed?
I. Power of Transformation at the Point of Justification
II. Power of Transformation during the Process of Sanctification
Sunday, August 14, 2016 a.m. Service
Renewing Authentic Worship: "Conformed or Transformed?"
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Romans 12:1-2
What is worship?
"Our response to God for who He is and what He has done, expressed in our thoughts, attitudes, words and actions. What we value most." Louie Giglio
Am I being conformed or am I being transformed?
I. Conformed Heart
II. Transformed Heart
Authentic Worship is a Condition of the Heart!
It is a Choice!
"Without worship, we go about miserable." AW Tozer
Today's Challenge:
Am I being conformed or am I being transformed?
Sunday, August 7, 2016 a.m. Service
Renewing Authentic Worship: "What is Worship?"
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Romans 11:36-12:1
What comes to mind when you think of worship?
What is worship?
Our response to God for who He is and what He has done, expressed in our thoughts, attitudes, words and actions." Louie Giglio
I. Worship is a Response
True worshippers offer a sacrifice!
Paul uses 3 words to describe this sacrifice:
A. Living Sacrifice
B. Holy Sacrifice
C. Acceptable Sacrifice
Don't try just die...to self!
II. Worship is an Expression
True worshippers are surrendered.
Sunday, July 31, 2016 a.m. Service
The Prospect of True Knowledge: "The Call for Exotic Living!"
Rev. Joseph Marshall
II Peter 3:10-18
The Day of the Lord is Coming!
God Calls Believers to Exotic Living!
What kind of person ought I to be?
The Characteristics for Exotic Living
I. Live in Peace (14)
II. Live in Purity (14)
III. Live in Proclamation (15-16)
IV. Live in Progression (17-18)
V. Live in Praise (18)
Today's Challenge:
God Calls Believers to Exotic Living!
Do I have the characteristics of exotic living?
Sunday, July 24, 2016 a.m. Service
The Prospect of True Knowledge: "Remember, This Day is Coming!"
Rev. Joseph Marshall
II Peter 3:1-10
The Day of the Lord is Coming
How do we know the Day of the Lord is coming?
I. God's Word is Certain (1-4)
Old Testament References
New Testament References
II. God's Work is Consistent (5-7)
Why would God destroy the world that He created?
III. God's Will is Clear (8-10)
Why delay?
A. Compassion
B. Calamity
Today's Challenge:
Are you ready for the Day of the Lord?
Sunday, July 17, 2016 a.m. Service
The Period of False Knowledge: "The Way of Balaam"
Rev. Joseph Marshall
II Peter 2:10-22; Numbers 22-24; Jude 8-16
"The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from temptations and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment (II Peter 2:9)"
The Way of Balaam: "I am curious...was my master a true follower of God?"
I. Counterfeits Teach Truth (when it it convenient)
II. Counterfeits Lure the Lukewarm
III. Counterfeit Lead to a Life of Lament
Today's Challenge:
If God were to examine TGBC today what would he find?
Sunday, July 10, 2016 a.m. Service
The Period of False Knowledge: "Encountering Counterfeits"
Rev. Joseph Marshall
II Peter 2:1-10
What to Remember when Encountering Counterfeits
I. Remember the Description of the Counterfeits (1-3)
A. Their Domain
B. Their Deceit
C. Their Denial
D. Their Defamation
E. Their Desire
II. Remember the Destination of the Counterfeits (3b-10)
A. The Fallen (Angels)
B. The Flood (Ancient World)
C. The Fire (Ashes of Sodom & Gomorrah)
III. Remember the Deliverance for the Christians (5-9)
Examples of God's Deliverance: Noah and Lot
Closing Application
Which character do you identify with?
Sunday, July 3, 2016 a.m. Service
The Perspective of True Knowledge: "Let me remind you to remember!"
Rev. Joseph Marshall
II Peter 1:8-21
How do we live a Godly life in an ungodly world?
I. Gift of True Knowledge (1-4, 12)
II. Growing in True Knowledge (5-12)
A. Be Valuable (8)
B. Be Visionary (9)
C. Be Victorious (10-11)
III. Grounded in True Knowledge (12, 16-21)
A. Rely on God's Witness (16-18)
B. Rely on God's Word (19-21)
1. It is a Sure Word
2. It is a Shining Word
3. It is a Spirit-Given Word
Closing Application
Be in God's Word!
Am I living a Godly life in an ungodly world?
Sunday, June 26, 2016 a.m. Service
Rev. Joseph Marshall
II Peter 1:1-11
I. The Permanent Gift of True Knowledge (1-4)
A. Embrace the Divine Person (1-2)
B. Experience His Divine Power (3)
C. Expect His Divine Promises (4)
II. The Growth of True Knowledge (5-11)
Closing Application
Are the qualities of Godly living increasing in my life?
Sunday, June 19, 2016 a.m. Service
Rev. Joseph Marshall
II Timothy 1:15-2:2
Happy Father's Day!
The Tale of Six Sons: Which son are you?
I. Phygelus and Hermogenes: Fear Drives Out Faith (1:15)
II. Onesiphorus and Timothy: Faith Drives Out Fear (1:16-2:1)
III. Faithful Men and Others: Live and Leave a Legacy of Faith (2:2)
The other two sons are still in the harvest.
We can give our children a lot of things. Give the Jesus!
Today's Challenge:
Which son are you?
Sunday, June 12, 2016 a.m. Service
Counsel of the Saved
What is grace?
Rev. Joseph Marshall
I Peter 5:5-14
How to stand firm in the true grace of God
I. Be humble (5-9)
A. Humility is a act of submission (5-7)
All believers should submit to one another and to God!
B. Humility is an act of sobriety (8-9a)
Anytime pride is in our heart, it gives the devil and opportunity to devour!
1. Respect the devil
2. Recognize the devil
3. Resist the devil
What if Peter had obeyed these three instructions during the crucifixion?
II. Be hopeful (9b-11)
Today's Challenge:
Stand firm in the True Grace of God!
Sunday, June 5, 2016 a.m. Service
Counsel of the Saved
Misunderstanding the Biblical Role of the Pastor
Rev. Joseph Marshall
I Peter 5:1-4
How a good shepherd tends his flock
I. Status of a good shepherd (1)
Peter was humble!
II. Service of a good shepherd (2-3)
A. Serve with the right mindset (Acts 20:28-29)
B. Serve with the right motives (Ezekiel 34:1-16)
C. Serve with the right manners (Jeremiah 23:1-4)
III. Sight of a good shepherd (4)
Today's Challenge:
Pray for your pastors as they tend the Thorn Grove family flock!
Sunday, May 22, 2016 a.m. Service
Confidence of the Saved
Rev. Joseph Marshall
I Peter 4:7-11
How do we live the rest of our lives for the will of God?
I. Armed with Christ's Attitude toward Sin (4:1-3; 7)
Pursue Holiness
II. Armed with Christ's Attitude toward Sinners (4:4-7)
Pursue Hope
III. Armed with Christ's Attitude toward Satan (4:8-11)
Pursue Harmony by Loving One Another
A. Agape Love is a Fervent Love (8)
B. Agape Love is a Forgiving Love (8)
C. Agape Love is a Far-Reaching Love (9)
D. Agape Love is a Furnishing Love (10-11)
Today's Challenge:
Am I living each day like it is my last?
Am I living for the will of God?
Am I loving people like Jesus loves people?
Sunday, May 15, 2016 a.m. Service
Confidence of the Saved - A Defining Moment
Rev. Joseph Marshall
I Peter 4:1-6
What are you doing with your time?
"If Satan can't make you bad, he will make you busy." - A. Rogers
Peter's defining moment (John 21:15-25)
The prodigal son's defining moment (Luke 15:11-32)
Salvation is a defining moment (I Peter 2:24; 3:18)
Today is a defining moment:
How do I live for Jesus?
I. Be armed with His attitude toward sin (4:1-3)
Pursue holiness!
II. Be armed with His attitude toward sinners (4:4-6)
Pursue hope!
Today's Challenge: A defining moment!
Do you need to get out of the pigpen and get into the palace?
Sunday, May 8, 2016 a.m. Service
Rev. Joseph Marshall
II Timothy 1:1-7
Happy Mother's Day!
"Children are a blessing, a gift of the Lord...(Psalm 127:3)."
Living and Leaving a Legacy of Faith
How did God's Gift of Faith come to Timothy?
I. Thank God for Fathers of Faith (5)
I am mindful...I am sure...
II. Thank God for Mothers of Faith (5)
Sincere faith...dwelt...
III. Thank God for Children of Faith (5-7)
Kindle afresh the gift of God...
Today's Application
As a child of Faith, "What's my legacy?"
Come home!
Sunday, May 1, 2016 a.m. Service
Luke 9:57-62 and Romans 10:1, 13-15
Rev. Joseph Marshall
When God calls us to follow Him we must...
Get our 'but' out of the way & put our 'yes' on the table!
Luke 9:57-62: No More Excuses
Why is my YES so critical?
Romans 10:1, 13-15: Answering the Call!
"My heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation"
Four Necessary Conditions:
"Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved."
I. They Must Believe in Jesus (10:14)
II. They Must Hear the Gospel (10:14)
What is The Gospel?
III. They Must have a Preacher to Preach (10:14)
Who are the preachers?
IV. Someone Must be Sent (10:15)
Who is being sent?
Today's Challenge:
No More Excuses! Put your Yes on the Table!
Sunday, April 24, 2016 a.m. Service
I Peter 3:13-22
Rev. Joesph Marshall
Peter tells us to live in confidence...
How can we have the confidence to do right in a wrong world?
If we are going to have the confidence to do right in a wrong world...
I. We must have a Conquering Christ (15a)
Practical Lordship and Ready Devotion!
Practical Lordship and Ready Devotion!
II. We must have a Conditioned Confession (15b)
Practical Loyalty and Ready Defense!
Practical Loyalty and Ready Defense!
III. We must have a Clear Conscience (16-17)
Practical Liberty and Ready Deflection!
Practical Liberty and Ready Deflection!
Practical lessons to learn from Noah
Genesis 6; Hebrews 11:17
Today's Application:
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (I John 1:9)
Sunday, April 17, 2016 a.m. Service
I Peter 3:13-17
Rev. Joesph Marshall
Instead of being afraid, we must live in confidence...
How can we have confidence to do right in a wrong world?
If we are going to live in confidence and do right in a wrong world...
I. We must have a Conquering Christ (15a)
II. We must have a ____________________ (15b)
III. We must have a ____________________ (16-17)
Today's Application:
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (I John 1:9)
Sunday, April 10, 2016 a.m. Service
Luke 22:31-34
Dr. Ted O. Padgett
This message is about spiritual warfare!
We have all been tempted by the devil. Why do we fail God or those we love so much? Today's message can help us understand our failures.
I. Origin of Satan: v. 31
Key: "Satan's Sin"
II. Operation of Satan: v. 31-32
Key: Satan's Sifting"
III. Overthrow of Satan: v. 33-34
Key: Savior's Salvation"
Sunday, April 3, 2016 a.m. Service
Conduct of the Saved: "Experiencing the Good Life!"
I Peter 3:8-12
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Do you love life even in the worst of times?
Ecclesiastes 2:17
How do we experience "The Good Life" in the worst of times?
I. Cultivate Unconditional Love!
A. Love the Brethren (8)
B. Love the Bullies (9)
C. Love the Bestower (10-12)
II. Cultivate Unselfish Love!
A. Love is displayed in our Actions and Attitudes (8)
1. Cooperative
2. Compassionate
3. Courteous
B. Love is displayed in our Reactions and Responses (9-11)
III. Cultivate Unfailing Love!
Application:
Do I love life even in the midst of fiery trials?
Sunday, March 27, 2016 a.m. Service
Matthew 28:1-15
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Validity of the Resurrection
I. Exhibit A: The Stage (27:62-66)
II. Exhibit B: The Scene (28:1-5)
III. Exhibit C: The Statements (28:5-7)
IV. Exhibit D: The Sightings (28:8-10)
V. Exhibit E: The Stories (28:9)
Closing Application:
What's the verdict? Is this victory valid?
How will you respond?
Sunday, March 20, 2016 a.m. Service
Palm Sunday at TGBC
Luke 19:28-44
Rev. Joseph Marshall
The Triumphal Entry: Luke 19:28-42
Why is Jesus weeping of Jerusalem?
Lessons to Learn about Loving People!
I. This Love is Un-Conditional as it looks Over Foolishness!
II. This Love is Un-Calloused as it looks Out for the Future!
III. This Love is Un-Conceivable as it looks Up to the Father!
Today's Challenge:
Open your eyes to the people of this city!
"Let my heart be broken by the things that break the heart of God."
Dr. Bob Pierce (Founder of World Vision)
Jesus still weeps over the lost-ness of Jerusalem!
Sunday, March 13, 2016 a.m. Service
Conduct of the Saved: "Conduct in the Home (Part 2)"
I Peter 3:7
Rev. Joseph Marshall
What is God's design for Christian conduct in the home?
I. The Responsibility of the Christian Wife (3:1-6)
The wife serves her husband as she submits to him!
II. The Responsibility of the Christian Husband (3:7)
The husband submits to the Lord by serving his wife!
Why does God order the husband to be the head?
A. Serve her by being considerate (Cherish her)
B. Serve her by being chivalric (Charm her)
Sarah means Princess
C. Serve her by being a life-long companion
Closing Application:
Are you serving your spouse?
Sunday, March 6, 2016 a.m. Service
Conduct of the Saved: "Conduct in the Home"
I Peter 3:1-7
Rev. Joseph Marshall
What is God's design for Christian conduct in the home?
I. The Role of the Christian Wife (3:1-6)
The wife serves her husband as she submits to him!
Submission should be a welcomed response!
Why does God order a woman to be submissive?
What if my husband is being disobedient to the Lord?
A. Tame the Tongue (1-2)
B. Model with Modesty (3-6
Adornment
Imperishable quality
II. The Role of the Christian Husband (3:7)
The wife serves her husband as she submits to him!
The husband submits to the Lord by serving his wife!
Closing Application:
Praying specifically for believing wives and unbelieving husbands!
Sunday, February 28, 2016 a.m. Service
I Peter 2:17-25
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Employees be submissive to your bosses...
Why should we honor our masters?
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Employees be submissive to your bosses...
Why should we honor our masters?
I. For the Lord's Sake
II. For our Own Sake
The Perfect Picture of Jesus
1. He is Our Standard for Suffering (21-25)
2. He is Our Substitute in Suffering (24)
3. He is Our Shepherd through Suffering (25)
Today's Application:
We need to know the Shepherd today!
Sunday, February 21, 2016 a.m. Service
I Peter 2:12-17
Rev. Joseph Marshall
How do we respond to authority?
Why should we honor authority?
Peter gives us three reasons for honoring authority
I. Honor is a Command (13-14, 17)
Submit yourselves
II. Honor Silences the Critics (15)
III. Honor Serves as Credibility (16-17)
Bond-slaves
Is civil disobedience ever appropriate?
The example of Christ!
Today's Challenge: I Peter 2:17
"Honor all people, keep on loving the brotherhood,
keep on fearing God, keep in honoring The King!"
Sunday, February 14, 2016 a.m. Service
Matthew 6:16-21 & Esther 4:1-17
Rev. Joseph Marshall
The Power of Fasting:
We Need the Power of God in Our Lives
I. What is Biblical Fasting? (Matthew 6:16-21)
"When a disciple of Jesus humbly volunteers the absence of physical substance for a specific time for a spiritual purpose."
King Jehoshaphat and Judah in 2 Chronicles 20:1-30
II. What is the Purpose of Biblical Fasting? (Esther 4:1-17)
Why were the Jews fasting? (1-3)
Why did Esther want the Jews to fast for her? (15-17)
Today's Challenge & Application:
Are you hungry of God?
Will you consider Biblical fasting?
Jonathan Edwards prayed, "Lord, give me New England!".
What will you pray, "Lord, give me _____________!"?
Sunday, February 7, 2016 a.m. Service
Conduct of the Saved: "God'sWork - We Stand United in Christ"
I Peter 2:5, 9-12
Rev. Joseph Marshall
Why does God unite His witnesses?
I. Unity is a Privilege (9-10)
II. Unity has a Purpose (5,9,11-12)
A. United for Worship
Preparations for the Priesthood
Called
Cleansed
Consecrated
Clothed
Commissioned
Conditioned
What Sacrifices do the Priests Bring?
B. United for a Witness
Proclaim
Behavior
Day of Visitation
Today's Challenge:
Unite with TGBC in our worship and in our witness!
Sunday, January 31, 2016 a.m. Service
Claims of the Saved: "God's Work - Uniting His Witnesses (Part 2)"
I Peter 2:5-10
Rev. Joseph Marshall
How does God unite His Witnesses?
It is by God's mercy that he unites His witnesses!
I. As Living Stones, We are a House of Priests (5,9)
A. In the Old Testament
1. Spiritual House
2. Priests
3. High Priest
B. In the New Testament
1. High Priest
2. Priests
3. Spiritual House
II. As Living Stones, We are a Holy People (9-10)
A. In the Old Testament
B. In the New Testament
Today's Challenge:
Claim God's work as He unites His witnesses!
Have you experienced God's mercy?
Sunday, January 16, 2016 a.m. Service
Claims of the Saved - "God's Work - Uniting His Witnesses"
I Peter 2:1-8
Rev. Joseph Marshall
How does God unite His Witnesses?
I. The Taste Test: Craving the Scriptures (1-3)
II. The Treasure Test: Cherishing the Stones (4-8)
A. The Value and Beauty of the Cornerstone (4, 6-8)
What makes the Stone so valuable?
B. The Value and Beauty of the Church (5)
Today's Challenge: Passing the Test!
Are you craving the Scriptures?
Are you cherishing the Stones?
Sunday, January 10, 2016 a.m. Service
Claims
of the Saved – "The Uniqueness of the Word"
I Peter 1:22-25
Rev. Joseph Marshall
I. Uniqueness
in the Son (23)
II. Uniqueness
in the Scriptures (24-25)
A.
It Endures
Forever
B.
It is
Inspired by God
C.
It is
Truth
D.
It is
Flawless
E.
It
has Life-Changing Power
F.
It is
Relevant to Everyday Life
G.
It
Does NOT Return Empty, but accomplishes the purposes of God
Today’s
Challenge:
“Discovering
the Uniqueness of God’s Word”
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