Pilgrims Pursuing Purity and Promoting Praise 1 Peter 2:11-12 I. The Pilgrims’ Pledge: Recognizing Our Divine Position (1 Peter 2:11a) A. Dearly Beloved: A Divine Declaration of Destiny B. Beseeched…
Baptism: A Beautiful Beginning Eph. 4:4-7 I. THE PURPOSE OF BAPTISM (THE WHY OF BAPTISM) A. OBEDIENCE TO THE COMMAND (THE CALL TO ACTION) 1. Jesus’ Instruction - Matthew 28:19-20…
Chosen, Called, and Changed 1 Peter 2:9-10 I. The Divine Design: Recognizing Our Distinctiveness A. A Chosen Generation — Purposefully Picked B. A Royal Priesthood — A Regal, Redeemed People…
Purging the Past, Pursuing the Perfect: A Path to Spiritual Maturity 1 Peter 2:1-3 I. PURGE THE POISONOUS PRACTICES (1 Peter 2:1a) "Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile,…
The Divine Dynamic of Growth Mark 4:26-29 I. The Sovereign Seed-Sower’s Strategy (Mark 4:26-27) A. The Sovereignty of the Seed (Verse 26) 1. The Power of the Seed — Limited…
The Firm Foundations of the Believer 1 Peter 1:21-25 I. THE FOUNDATION OF FAITH: Anchored in the Divine and the Delivered (Verses 21) A. Faith Founded in God’s Sovereign Power…
Seeing, Showing, and Sharing the Savior Mark 4:21-25 I. The Illuminating Intention: The Purpose of the Candle (Mark 4:21) A. The Purpose of the Candle is to Shine B. The…
Holiness, His Judgment, and the Precious Blood 1 Peter 1:16-20 I. The Holy Standard: Hallowed by Heaven (1 Peter 1:16) A. The Scriptural Specification:"Be ye holy" B. The Sacred Summons:…
Sowing, Seeing, and Surrendering: The Secrets to Spiritual Success Mark 4:1-20 I. The Sovereign Savior’s Shared Story (Mark 4:1-2) A. The Setting of the Sea and the Multitude B. The…
Discovering Our True Family in the Will of God. Mark 3:31-35 I. The Invitation to Identity A. The Investigating Incident: Investigating Jesus’ Unexpected Family Inquiry (Mark 3:31) B. The Inner…
Harnessing Hope, Humility, and Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-16 I. Prepare the Mind and Promote the Mission (Verse 13) A. Gird Up the Loins of Your Mind B. Be Sober and…
Blasphemy Against the Holy Ghost: Boundaries of Forgiveness Mark 3:28-30 I. The Boundless Blessings of Forgiveness (Mark 3:28) A. The Boldness of God’s Benevolence B. The Breadth of Blessing Beyond…