Bear With One Another

Ephesians 4:1-3

Guest Preacher James Risner

BIG IDEA: Walk worthy of the calling to reflect the unified glory of our triune God by making loving allowances for each other's faults.

OUTLINE:
1. Therefore…


– Because you have been blessed in Christ with every spiritual blessing (ch1)

– Because you have been saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, for the glory of God alone (ch 2)

– Because God has reconciled us to God and each other by the blood of Christ (ch 3)

– Because this good news has been graciously given to us, strengthening us with supernatural power to live a life that reflects the unified glory of our Triune God (ch 3)


2. The worthy life embodies four specific virtues: humility, gentleness, patience, and love. Love is the capstone virtue that grounds each of them and binds them together (1 Cor 13:13).


3. Walk worthy of the calling to reflect the unified glory of our triune God by making loving allowances for each other's faults.

Welcome One Another

Romans 15:1-7

Pastor Dan Turner

BIG IDEA: Opening our lives to one another requires four steps:

OUTLINE:
1. Come to terms with the terms (w. 1-2)
2. Come to Christ in the Scriptures (v.3-4)
3. Come to God in prayer (v.5)
4. Come together in worship (v.6)

Live In Harmony With One Another

Romans 12:16

Guest Preacher: Marco Rankin

BIG IDEA: There is no VIP section in Heaven.

OUTLINE:
1. We foster harmony as believers to reflect our Triune God.
2. We embrace humility to reflect Christ's own humility.
3. We pursue equality as we are all co-heirs with Christ.

RESOURCES: ESV Bible; Romans, The NIV Application Commentary by Douglas J. Moo; Romans, vol. 2, MacArthur New Testament Commentary by John F. MacArthur Jr.; Romans (Revised), Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture by Gerald Bray; An Exegetical Summary of Romans 9–16 by David Abernathy

Honor One Another

Romans 12:10

Pastor Adam Brown

BIG IDEA: We're to honor one another in a way that is dignifying, deferential, and devotional.

OUTLINE:
1. An Honor that is Dignifying
2. An Honor that is Deferential
3.An Honor that is Devotional

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible by D.A. Carson; Romans (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) by Thomas R. Schreiner; Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes: Honor and Shame in Paul's Message and Mission by Brad Vaughn

Love One Another

John 13:34-35

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: We ought to love one another as we have been loved.

OUTLINE:
1. The Elevation of the Command
2. The Exercise of the Command
3. The Evidence for our Credibility

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Character of Christ: The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Our Savior by Jonathan Landry Cruse; The Gospel according to John (The Pillar New Testament Commentary by DA Carson; Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Surprised By God

Genesis 17:1-14

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: Our God is a surprising God.

OUTLINE:
1. The Surprise of His Calling
2. The Surprise of His Capability
3. The Submission to His Commands

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility by Ray Ortlund Jr; Reformed Expository Commentary: Genesis by Richard Phillips; The Necessity of Regeneration by Stephen Charnock

A Sovereign, A Summons, & A Sign

Genesis 17:1-14

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: The Almighty Sovereign confirms his covenant faithfulness.

OUTLINE:
1. The Almighty Sovereign
2. The Benevolent Summons
3. The Covenant Sign

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; EP Study Commentary: Genesis by John Currid; Kidner Classic Commentaries: Genesis by Derek Kidner; Preaching the Word: Genesis by Kent Hughes; Reformed Expository Commentary: Genesis by Richard Phillips; Faith of Our Father: Expositions of Genesis 12-25 by Dale Ralph Davis; Living in the Gap Between Promise and Reality: The Gospel According to Abraham by Iain Duguid; Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Genesis by Phillip Bethancourt; Reformed Dogmatics by Herman Bavinck; Theoretical-Practical Theology by Petrus van Mastricht; An Orthodox Catechism: Being the Sum of Christian Religion Contained in the Law & Gospel by Hercules Collins; What Christians Believe: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine Through the Apostles’ Creed by Michael Bird

Abram & the Slave Woman

Genesis 16:1-16

Pastor Brian Drake

BIG IDEA: We must stop achieving and start receiving the promises of God.

OUTLINE:
1. Reject the Plans of the Flesh (16:1-6)
2. Remember the Place you were Found (16:7-16)

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible, EP Study Commentary: Genesis by John Currid; Kidner Classic Commentaries: Genesis by Derek Kidner; Welwyn Commentary Series: Genesis by Philip Eveson; The Christ Key by Chad Bird; Reformed Expository Commentary: Genesis by Richard Phillips; Renewal As A Way Of Life by Richard F. Lovelace, Gentle & Lowly by Gavin Ortland, ‘The Lord’s Work in the Lord’s Way’ by Francis A. Schaeffer

Abram & The Covenant

Genesis 15:1-21

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: The Lord’s unwavering faithfulness assures his wavering people.

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Faith of Our Father: Expositions of Genesis 12-25 by Dale Ralph Davis; Living in the Gap Between Promise and Reality: The Gospel According to Abraham by Iain Duguid