As in Hebrews 3, Jude takes the tone of warning and exhortation in Jude 5-7 to admonish believers to remember how God had judged past unbelief. As believers we must regularly exhort one another so that we are not taken captive by disbelief or dece...

Main Idea: Continually marveling at God’s love in Christ compels us to continually love Him and love others 1. Marvel at God’s love in Christ 2. Respond by loving Him and loving others Loving GodDeuteronomy 6:4-5Ma...

Those who have been called by God have been entrusted with the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. We can take hope as we contend for the faith because we are loved by God, and will be guarded by him until the day of glory. Today, contending is as nece...

Main Idea: The eyewitness account of Jesus’ ascension gives us seven reasons to worship him. Jesus’ ascension is the fulfillment of God’s promisesJesus’ ascension is the Father’s approval of the Son’s saving work...

In the book of Jude we find a letter written to a small church, calling its members to contend for the faith. This ‘faith’ is the gospel ‘once for all delivered to the saints.’ Jude writes to warn of apostate false Christians who have made...

Main Idea: The story of Jesus in His death and resurrection is the culmination of the story of Israel and the central message of the Church. Jesus Teaches the BibleJesus Commissions the ApostlesJesus Promis...

Main Idea: The Promised Resurrection was fulfilled replacing ultimate doubt and despair with ultimate hope and joy. 1. Jesus uncovers his disciples unbelief and despair 2. Jesus unpacks the Scriptures’ promises ...

Dr. Nathan Busenitz speaks on the beauty of holiness from Leviticus 11, also referencing 1 Peter 1:13-16 and Acts 10....

Dismantling nine arguments against the resurrection....

Main Idea: A confession of faith in Jesus as Lord and Christ is reasonable because he made good on his promise to rise from the dead. Be careful of expecting too little of Jesus (24:1-6)Keep in mind that a great Savior made go...

1. We as Christians have come to know him 2. Because Jesus’ time on earth met biblical requirements 3. Because the Old Testament predicted the nature of his life and death 4. Because he was visibly authenticated by the fath...

Main Idea: Jesus innocently suffered for his people, and calls you to confess him as Savior and King. The Way Jesus DiedThe Various ResponsesThe Faithful Who Bury Jesus...

Main idea: Jesus has accomplished forgiveness as our prophet priest and king Luke 23:26-32 Our Prophet’s Pronouncement Luke 23:33-38 Our Priest’s Prayer Luke 23:39-43 Our King’s Promised Salvation...

Main Idea: Christ was unjustly condemned while the guilty was set free The Verdict of InnocenceThe Rejection of the NationsThe Ultimate Travesty of Justice   Implications...

A Summary of Dr. Nathan Busenitz’ research in Reasons We Believe: 50 Lines of Evidence That Confirm the Christian Faith...

Big idea: Because the Father vindicated Jesus and gave him supreme power, Christians should boldly proclaim that Jesus is King. The Trial of the Silent King Application: Christians should...

Main Idea: The betrayal, rejection, and denial of Christ during his passion reveal the burdens born by our merciful Savior. Jesus, our merciful Savior, bore the weight of… …Judas’ intimate...

Main Idea: Jesus prays in the hour of his greatest temptation, and he calls his disciples to do the same.1. The Scene of the Savior’s Greatest Temptation 2. The Significance of th...

Ian Rush shares his story with the Youth Students on Welcome Night!...

IntroductionMain Idea: Trouble is coming to Jesus’ disciples, but he is already ministering on their behalf. 1. Jesus’ ministry of prayer to the spiritually overconfident...

Introduction Main Idea: Kingdom Leaders are Servant Leaders Kingdom Leadership ContrastedWorldly leadership…Kingdom Leadership…  Kingdom Leadership Promised  ...

Main Idea: Remembrance of Christ and the New Covenant is a life-stabilizing truth. Remember Christ the Passover Lamb (22:1) Christ’s Providence (22:1, 7, 14, 21) R...

Main Idea: The mission of the Gospel is for people from all nations to know and worship God. Points: The Mission of the Gospel in CreationThe Mission of the Gospel in the Covenants...

Main Idea: Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God as you follow Christ in suffering. How can you humble yourself under the mighty hand of God?1 Peter 5:6–7 Why must you...

Rejoice in the confirmation (12–14) Recognize the real danger (15–18) Remain faith-full (19) ...

Three preparations for persecution that bring peace inwardly and proclaim hope outwardly. Be prepared to suffer for righteousness’ sake. Be prepared to defend your hope. Prepare your...

Outline: Review of Series’ 5 other MessagesExhortation to Convert and Commit in response to wisdom’s instruction....

Big idea: Christlike submission to authority is honorable in the world, and will glorify Christ when he returns. Focus on the goal Think submission more than obedience. Thi...

Big idea: Three descriptions of a Christian with the right mindset about suffering Joy is focusedMatthew 5:10–12 Grief is focusedJohn...

Big Idea: Two things to ask God for so that we will desire riches rightly, in the fear of the LORD. 1. Spiritual Prosperity 2. Suitable Provisions...

Big Idea: Be ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ by being certain and being watchful. Be certain about the second coming of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 4:10 Romans 8...

Big Idea: Take courage, at the second coming of Christ redemption possessed will be redemption fully realized. Context Where does this fit on the timeline of the end times/ How does th...

Main Idea: Endure the world for the sake of your Lord.Five refrains for the Lord to endure five pains from the world: False saviors… I will not be led astray (v. 8) Terrors of war… I wi...

The Entrance of Death Genesis 2:7 Romans 5:12 Mark 16:2–7 The Entrance of the Resurrection Romans 5:10–11 The Completion ...

Five characteristics of the sluggard’s life which wisdom calls us to labor against in our own lives: The Sluggard is (1) Hinged to His Bed; (2) Happy With Excuses; (3) Hopeless at Completing Things; (4) Hungry for Fulfillment; (5) Haughty in his...

Big idea: Jesus paints a contrast between false proud outward piety, and true humble inward piety. Avoid the influence and example of false proud outward piety (20:45–47). Si...

Big Idea: Christ has been, is, and will always be preeminent. Love it and flourish, or fight it and wither. How Christ has been preeminent How Christ will be preeminent  ...

Big Idea: Submit every part of your life to Christ as Son of God and Son of Man The Dilemma Raised The Doctrine Delivered The Old Testament clearly recognizes the suprem...

Big Idea: Seek and trust God the Father and Jesus his Son, and you will be sons of the resurrection. The Challenge to the Resurrection A sample of OT teaching on the resurre...