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Opening Reading: Psalm 73 
 
Outline: 
 
· Recognizing the Regenerate Ruth: A Moabite Mother of Israelites 
 
· God’s Redeeming Plan Unfolds: His Ways are not Our Ways 
 
· Blessing Ordinary Faithful People 
 
· God’s Continuous Providence: A Work of Redemption 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Matthew 28:18 
 
· Hebrews 2:8 
 
· Judges 21:25 
 
· Revelation 7:9-12 
 
· Isaiah 55:8-9 
 
· Ruth 4:9-15 
 
· Psalm 127:1 
 
· Genesis 29-30 
 
· 2 Corinthians 5:17 
 
· Galatians 3:29 
 
· Genesis 50:20 
 
· Genesis 37-50 
 
· Revelation 5:5 
 
· Genesis 38:7 
 
· Matthew 1 
 
· Genesis 38:26 
 
· Genesis 49:10 
 
· Matthew 1:5 
 
· Joshua 2:11; 6:25 
 
· Hebrews 11:31 
 
· Deuteronomy 7:7-8 
 
· 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 
 
· Ruth 1:4-5, 6 
 
· Ruth 4:14-15 
 
· Ruth 1:20-21 
 
· Ruth 2:11 
 
· 2 Timothy 2:13 
 
· 1 Kings 19:10, 18 
 
· Luke 2:9-12 
 
· 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 
 
· Romans 10:17

Opening Reading: Psalm 73

Outline:

·       Recognizing the Regenerate Ruth: A Moabite Mother of Israelites

·       God’s Redeeming Plan Unfolds: His Ways are not Our Ways

·       Blessing Ordinary Faithful People

·       God’s Continuous Providence: A Work of Redemption

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       Matthew 28:18

·       Hebrews 2:8

·       Judges 21:25

·       Revelation 7:9-12

·       Isaiah 55:8-9

·       Ruth 4:9-15

·       Psalm 127:1

·       Genesis 29-30

·       2 Corinthians 5:17

·       Galatians 3:29

·       Genesis 50:20

·       Genesis 37-50

·       Revelation 5:5

·       Genesis 38:7

·       Matthew 1

·       Genesis 38:26

·       Genesis 49:10

·       Matthew 1:5

·       Joshua 2:11; 6:25

·       Hebrews 11:31

·       Deuteronomy 7:7-8

·       1 Corinthians 1:26-31

·       Ruth 1:4-5, 6

·       Ruth 4:14-15

·       Ruth 1:20-21

·       Ruth 2:11

·       2 Timothy 2:13

·       1 Kings 19:10, 18

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Ordinary Means; Extraordinary Outcome - Ruth 4:11-15 - June 5, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 15 
 
Outline: 
 
· Blessings From and For God 
 
· External Obedience Versus the Fruit of Saving Faith 
 
· Its All in THE name 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
 
· Proverbs 22:1 
 
· John 1:12 
 
· Acts 4:11-12 
 
· Ruth 3:9, 12-13 
 
· Ruth 4:1-4 
 
· Psalm 24:1 
 
· Psalm 95:5 
 
· Romans 11:36 
 
· Proverbs 19:1 
 
· Psalm 49:16-20 
 
· Deuteronomy 32:8 
 
· Leviticus 25:25-30 
 
· Leviticus 25:23 
 
· 2 Samuel 24:24 
 
· Ruth 4:5 
 
· John 10:17-18 
 
· 2 Corinthians 5:21 
 
· Deuteronomy 25:5-6 
 
· Ruth 4:6 
 
· Luke 14:27-28 
 
· James 4:4 
 
· Revelation 20:15 
 
· Ruth 4:7-8 
 
· Deuteronomy 11:24 
 
· Ruth 4:9-10 
 
· Matthew 6:33 
 
· Matthew 6:19-21 
 
· Mark 10:21-23 
 
· Philippians 2:8-11

Opening Reading: Psalm 15

Outline:

·       Blessings From and For God

·       External Obedience Versus the Fruit of Saving Faith

·       Its All in THE name

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):


·       Proverbs 22:1

·       John 1:12

·       Acts 4:11-12

·       Ruth 3:9, 12-13

·       Ruth 4:1-4

·       Psalm 24:1

·       Psalm 95:5

·       Romans 11:36

·       Proverbs 19:1

·       Psalm 49:16-20

·       Deuteronomy 32:8

·       Leviticus 25:25-30

·       Leviticus 25:23

·       2 Samuel 24:24

·       Ruth 4:5

·       John 10:17-18

·       2 Corinthians 5:21

·       Deuteronomy 25:5-6

·       Ruth 4:6

·       Luke 14:27-28

·       James 4:4

·       Revelation 20:15

·       Ruth 4:7-8

·       Deuteronomy 11:24

·       Ruth 4:9-10

·       Matthew 6:33

·       Matthew 6:19-21

·       Mark 10:21-23

·       Philippians 2:8-11

The Man With No Name | Ruth 4:1-10 | May 29, 2022

Opening Reading: Isaiah 55 
 
Outline: 
 
· Active Faith 
 
· Love and Trust Manifested in True Obedience 
 
· God’s Loyalty to His Covenant People 
 
· No Substitute for Rest in Christ 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· John 6:26-27, 29, 66 
 
· Luke 9:23 
 
· Ruth 1:16-17 
 
· Ruth 2:15-17 
 
· Proverbs 6:10-11, 7-8 
 
· Philippians 2:13 
 
· Matthew 28:19 
 
· 1 Corinthians 6:18 
 
· Matthew 17:5 
 
· 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 
 
· Mark 10:15 
 
· John 14:6 
 
· Ruth 2:18-20 
 
· Ruth 1:20-21 
 
· 1 Corinthians 11:25 
 
· 2 Timothy 2:13 
 
· Exodus 34:6-7 
 
· 1 John 1:9 
 
· Galatians 3:13-14 
 
· 2 Corinthians 5:21 
 
· Leviticus 25:48-49 
 
· Ruth 2:21-23 
 
· 1 Corinthians 7:17 
 
· Ruth 1:9 
 
· Hebrews 4:1-3 
 
· Philippians 3:7-11 
 
· Romans 10:13

Opening Reading: Isaiah 55 Outline: · Active Faith · Love and Trust Manifested in True Obedience · God's Loyalty to His Covenant ...

Fed But Not Fulfilled | Ruth 2:15-23 | May 8, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 57 
 
Outline: 
 
· Modeling the Priorities of a God-fearing Leader 
 
· Trusting God: A Model of Faithfulness in Hard Times 
 
· Crossing Barriers: True Obedience and Godly Humility 
 
· Christian Love: Matching Actions with Convictions 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Isaiah 53:2-3 
 
· Philippians 4:9 
 
· 1 Timothy 4:12 
 
· Ruth 2:3-7 
 
· 1 Samuel 16:7 
 
· Colossians 4:1 
 
· John 13:34-35 
 
· 1 John 3:14, 16-18 
 
· Deuteronomy 24:19 
 
· Exodus 22:22-24 
 
· Romans 12:1 
 
· 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 
 
· Colossians 3:23 
 
· 1 Peter 1:6-7 
 
· Matthew 23:23 
 
· 2 Corinthians 5:20 
 
· Ruth 1:22; 2:2, 5, 6, 8 
 
· Psalm 51:5 
 
· Galatians 4:4-7 
 
· Luke 19:10 
 
· Ruth 2:8-13 
 
· 1 Corinthians 5:17 
 
· Romans 8:32 
 
· 1 Peter 3:2-4 
 
· Philippians 1:6 
 
· Ephesians 2:10 
 
· Ruth 2:14 
 
· James 2:15-17 
 
· Matthew 11:28

Opening Reading: Psalm 57

Outline:

·       Modeling the Priorities of a God-fearing Leader

·       Trusting God: A Model of Faithfulness in Hard Times

·       Crossing Barriers: True Obedience and Godly Humility

·       Christian Love: Matching Actions with Convictions

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       Isaiah 53:2-3

·       Philippians 4:9

·       1 Timothy 4:12

·       Ruth 2:3-7

·       1 Samuel 16:7

·       Colossians 4:1

·       John 13:34-35

·       1 John 3:14, 16-18

·       Deuteronomy 24:19

·       Exodus 22:22-24

·       Romans 12:1

·       2 Corinthians 4:16-18

·       Colossians 3:23

·       1 Peter 1:6-7

·       Matthew 23:23

·       2 Corinthians 5:20

·       Ruth 1:22; 2:2, 5, 6, 8

·       Psalm 51:5

·       Galatians 4:4-7

·       Luke 19:10

·       Ruth 2:8-13

·       1 Corinthians 5:17

·       Romans 8:32

·       1 Peter 3:2-4

·       Philippians 1:6

·       Ephesians 2:10

·       Ruth 2:14

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True Role Models | Ruth 2:4-14 | May 1, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:161-176 
 
Outline: 
 
· God’s Providential Timing 
 
· Introduction to a Worthy Man 
 
· From the Beginning, God Cares 
 
· That Was Then, What About Now? 
 
· Faith in Action: Ruth’s Trust in God’s Design 
 
· The Secret Providence of God: Nothing By Chance 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Ruth 1:20-2:3 
 
· Leviticus 23:11, 15 
 
· Deuteronomy 16:9-12 
 
· Ruth 1:8-9 
 
· Judges 6:12 
 
· Joshua 6:2 
 
· Ruth 2:2 
 
· Genesis 2:15; 12:3 
 
· Exodus 22:22-24 
 
· Deuteronomy 10:17-19 
 
· Leviticus 19:9-10 
 
· Deuteronomy 24:19-22 
 
· Romans 11:36 
 
· James 1:17 
 
· Job 1:21 
 
· Hebrews 13:8 
 
· Philippians 3:20 
 
· 1 Timothy 5:8 
 
· 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 
 
· Matthew 6:31-33 
 
· Philippians 4:19 
 
· James 2:14-17 
 
· 1 John 3:18 
 
· Ruth 1:20 
 
· Colossians 3:17 
 
· 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 
 
· Ruth 2:3 
 
· Proverbs 16:9; 20:24 
 
· Ruth 1:16 
 
· Matthew 10:29-30 
 
· Romans 8:28-30

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:161-176

Outline:

·       God’s Providential Timing

·       Introduction to a Worthy Man

·       From the Beginning, God Cares

·       That Was Then, What About Now?

·       Faith in Action: Ruth’s Trust in God’s Design

·       The Secret Providence of God: Nothing By Chance

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       Ruth 1:20-2:3

·       Leviticus 23:11, 15

·       Deuteronomy 16:9-12

·       Ruth 1:8-9

·       Judges 6:12

·       Joshua 6:2

·       Ruth 2:2

·       Genesis 2:15; 12:3

·       Exodus 22:22-24

·       Deuteronomy 10:17-19

·       Leviticus 19:9-10

·       Deuteronomy 24:19-22

·       Romans 11:36

·       James 1:17

·       Job 1:21

·       Hebrews 13:8

·       Philippians 3:20

·       1 Timothy 5:8

·       2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

·       Matthew 6:31-33

·       Philippians 4:19

·       James 2:14-17

·       1 John 3:18

·       Ruth 1:20

·       Colossians 3:17

·       2 Corinthians 1

Not By Chance | Ruth 1:22-2:3 | April 24, 2022

Opening Reading: Luke 24:1-12 
 
Outline: 
 
· Centrality of the Resurrection 
 
· Talk the Christian Walk 
 
· By Faith Not Sight: The Power of God’s Word 
 
· RSVP: A Response Is Required 
 
· Hearts on Fire: He is Risen, and All Must Hear! 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passaged on screen): 
 
· 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 
 
· 1 Corinthians 1:18 
 
· Romans 1:16-17 
 
· 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 
 
· 1 Corinthians 15:12, 14, 17, 19 
 
· Luke 24:32 
 
· Luke 24:11 
 
· Luke 18:31-33 
 
· Luke 24:13-27 
 
· Ephesians 4:29 
 
· Proverbs 11:9; 10:11; 27:17 
 
· Deuteronomy 6:4-7 
 
· Luke 6:45 
 
· 2 Corinthians 5:7 
 
· Romans 10:17 
 
· Psalm 119:160 
 
· 2 Timothy 3:16-17 
 
· Luke 16:31 
 
· Luke 24:44-47 
 
· Quick References: 
 
o Genesis 3:21, 15 
 
o Exodus 12:13 
 
o Numbers 21:9 
 
o Zechariah 3:9; 9:9 
 
o Psalm 22 
 
o Isaiah 53 
 
· Ephesians 1:17-20 
 
· Psalm 119:105 
 
· Luke 24:28-29 
 
· Luke 24:30-35 
 
· Genesis 3:15 
 
· Matthew 28:18 
 
· Jeremiah 20:9 
 
· Matthew 28:18-20

Opening Reading: Luke 24:1-12

Outline:

·      Centrality of the Resurrection

·      Talk the Christian Walk

·      By Faith Not Sight: The Power of God’s Word

·      RSVP: A Response Is Required

·      Hearts on Fire: He is Risen, and All Must Hear!

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passaged on screen):

·      1 Corinthians 15:3-8

·      1 Corinthians 1:18

·      Romans 1:16-17

·      1 Corinthians 2:1-2

·      1 Corinthians 15:12, 14, 17, 19

·      Luke 24:32

·      Luke 24:11

·      Luke 18:31-33

·      Luke 24:13-27

·      Ephesians 4:29

·      Proverbs 11:9; 10:11; 27:17

·      Deuteronomy 6:4-7

·      Luke 6:45

·      2 Corinthians 5:7

·      Romans 10:17

·      Psalm 119:160

·      2 Timothy 3:16-17

·      Luke 16:31

·      Luke 24:44-47

·      Quick References:

o   Genesis 3:21, 15

o   Exodus 12:13

o   Numbers 21:9

o   Zechariah 3:9; 9:9

o   Psalm 22

o   Isaiah 53

·      Ephesians 1:17-20

·      Psalm 119:105

·      Luke 24:28-29

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Hearts On Fire For Jesus | Luke 24:13-35 | April 17, 2022

Opening Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 
 
Outline: 
 
· Knowing God’s Goodness 
 
· Understanding the Human Condition 
 
· Good(?) Friday 
 
· Good News! 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
 
· 1 Corinthians 1:23 
 
· 1 Peter 1:17-19, 25 
 
· Romans 6:23 
 
· Luke 18:18-19 
 
· Psalm 5:4 
 
· Exodus 33:19 
 
· Exodus 34:6-7 
 
· Romans 3:23 
 
· Isaiah 64:6 
 
· Revelation 21:8 
 
· Acts 2:23 
 
· Malachi 3:6 
 
· Hebrews 13:8 
 
· John 3:16 
 
· John 3:16-20 
 
· 1 John 3:9-10 
 
· Philippians 2:6-8 
 
· Luke 18:31-33 
 
· Luke 22:44 
 
· Mark 14:64-65; 15:16-39 
 
· 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 
 
· John 19:30 
 
· Luke 9:23-25 
 
· Acts 4:12

Opening Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Outline:

·       Knowing God’s Goodness

·       Understanding the Human Condition

·       Good(?) Friday

·       Good News!

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):


·       1 Corinthians 1:23

·       1 Peter 1:17-19, 25

·       Romans 6:23

·       Luke 18:18-19

·       Psalm 5:4

·       Exodus 33:19

·       Exodus 34:6-7

·       Romans 3:23

·       Isaiah 64:6

·       Revelation 21:8

·       Acts 2:23

·       Malachi 3:6

·       Hebrews 13:8

·       John 3:16

·       John 3:16-20

·       1 John 3:9-10

·       Philippians 2:6-8

·       Luke 18:31-33

·       Luke 22:44

·       Mark 14:64-65; 15:16-39

·       1 Corinthians 15:3-4

·       John 19:30

·       Luke 9:23-25

·       Acts 4:12

Good God; Good Friday; Good News | Romans 6:23 | April 15, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:145-160 
 
Outline: 
 
· Heaven’s (and Believer’s) Joy in Salvation 
 
· Knowing God and Reactions to Life Events 
 
o Identified By Circumstances: A Badge of Bitterness 
 
o Identified In Christ: His Exceeding Goodness Always Preeminent 
 
· God’s Faithfulness in Our Suffering: If We’ll See/Join Into It 
 
· A Tale of Two Entries: Proud Consumer or Humble Servant 
 
· Who Is This? 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Luke 15:7, 10, 24, 32 
 
· John 14:6 
 
· Ruth 1:16-17 
 
· Ruth 1:19-22 
 
· 1 Peter 3:15 
 
· Psalm 18:27 
 
· 1 Peter 5:5 
 
· Job 1:20-21 
 
· Romans 11:36 
 
· Job 2:7 
 
· Job 2:9-10 
 
· Psalm 51:16-17 
 
· 1 Corinthians 12:14-27 
 
· Romans 8:31-39 
 
· Luke 18:31-33 
 
· Hebrews 4:15 
 
· Matthew 21:7-10 
 
· Luke 19:41

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:145-160

Outline:

·       Heaven’s (and Believer’s) Joy in Salvation

·       Knowing God and Reactions to Life Events

o   Identified By Circumstances: A Badge of Bitterness

o   Identified In Christ: His Exceeding Goodness Always Preeminent

·       God’s Faithfulness in Our Suffering: If We’ll See/Join Into It

·       A Tale of Two Entries: Proud Consumer or Humble Servant

·       Who Is This?

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       Luke 15:7, 10, 24, 32

·       John 14:6

·       Ruth 1:16-17

·       Ruth 1:19-22

·       1 Peter 3:15

·       Psalm 18:27

·       1 Peter 5:5

·       Job 1:20-21

·       Romans 11:36

·       Job 2:7

·       Job 2:9-10

·       Psalm 51:16-17

·       1 Corinthians 12:14-27

·       Romans 8:31-39

·       Luke 18:31-33

·       Hebrews 4:15

·       Matthew 21:7-10

·       Luke 19:41

A Tale of Two Entries | Ruth 1:19-22 (Matthew 21:1-10) | April 10, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:129-144 
 
Outline: 
 
· Saving Grace 
 
· The Quest for Rest 
 
· Bitterness: A Self-Centered View of God’s Providence 
 
· Orpah: The Danger of Pragmatism 
 
· Taking Up Her Cross: The Conversion of Ruth 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon: 
 
· Isaiah 55:9 
 
· Ruth 1:6 
 
· Romans 6:23 
 
· Revelation 21:8 
 
· Ephesians 2:8 
 
· John 3:16 
 
· Ruth 1:7-9 
 
· Matthew 11:28 
 
· Hebrews 4:10 
 
· Ruth 1:10-13 
 
· Deuteronomy 25:5ff 
 
· Mark 12:18ff 
 
· Psalm 115:3 
 
· Ephesians 1:11 
 
· Exodus 4:11 
 
· Romans 1:18-32 
 
· Exodus 9:3 
 
· Deuteronomy 2:15 
 
· Galatians 5:22-23 
 
· 1 Peter 3:15 
 
· Ruth 1:14 
 
· Mark 10:17-22 
 
· Matthew 16:26 
 
· Ruth 1:15 
 
· Ruth 1:16-18 
 
· Leviticus 26:12

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:129-144

Outline:

·       Saving Grace

·       The Quest for Rest

·       Bitterness: A Self-Centered View of God’s Providence

·       Orpah: The Danger of Pragmatism

·       Taking Up Her Cross: The Conversion of Ruth

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon:

·       Isaiah 55:9

·       Ruth 1:6

·       Romans 6:23

·       Revelation 21:8

·       Ephesians 2:8

·       John 3:16

·       Ruth 1:7-9

·       Matthew 11:28

·       Hebrews 4:10

·       Ruth 1:10-13

·       Deuteronomy 25:5ff

·       Mark 12:18ff

·       Psalm 115:3

·       Ephesians 1:11

·       Exodus 4:11

·       Romans 1:18-32

·       Exodus 9:3

·       Deuteronomy 2:15

·       Galatians 5:22-23

·       1 Peter 3:15

·       Ruth 1:14

·       Mark 10:17-22

·       Matthew 16:26

·       Ruth 1:15

·       Ruth 1:16-18

·       Leviticus 26:12

Long Road to Conversion | Ruth 1:8-18 | April 3, 2022

Sermon Outline / Verses 
 
Identity Crisis 
 
Ruth 1:4-7 
 
March 27, 2022 
 
Opening Reading: Psalm 119:113-128 
 
Outline: 
 
· A Surprisingly Unsurprising Choice: Perceiving Only Grey 
 
· Caution: God At Work: God’s Providence in Suffering 
 
· Course Correction: Grace Abounds 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· 1 John 3:1-2 
 
· Philippians 3:20 
 
· Romans 6:1-7 
 
· Acts 17:11 
 
· Ruth 1:4-7 
 
· James 1:17 
 
· Numbers 25:1-3 
 
· Romans 12:2 
 
· Deuteronomy 7:3-4 
 
· 1 Kings 11:7 
 
· Exodus 20:3-4 
 
· 2 Corinthians 6:14 
 
· Deuteronomy 23:3-6 
 
· Deuteronomy 28:18 
 
· Ephesians 2:1-3 
 
· Genesis 41 
 
· Genesis 45:4-8 
 
· Ephesians 2:4-8 
 
· Romans 11:36 
 
· Job 5:7 
 
· 2 Timothy 3:12 
 
· Romans 5:3-5 
 
· 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 
 
· Romans 8:18 
 
· Acts 11:18 
 
· Ruth 1:6 
 
· Matthew 6:11 
 
· Psalm 119:67 
 
· Ruth 1:7 
 
· Matthew 1:21 
 
· Luke 19:10

Sermon Outline / Verses

Identity Crisis

Ruth 1:4-7

March 27, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:113-128

Outline:

·      A Surprisingly Unsurprising Choice: Perceiving Only Grey

·      Caution: God At Work: God’s Providence in Suffering

·      Course Correction: Grace Abounds

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·      1 John 3:1-2

·      Philippians 3:20

·      Romans 6:1-7

·      Acts 17:11

·      Ruth 1:4-7

·      James 1:17

·      Numbers 25:1-3

·      Romans 12:2

·      Deuteronomy 7:3-4

·      1 Kings 11:7

·      Exodus 20:3-4

·      2 Corinthians 6:14

·      Deuteronomy 23:3-6

·      Deuteronomy 28:18

·      Ephesians 2:1-3

·      Genesis 41

·      Genesis 45:4-8

·      Ephesians 2:4-8

·      Romans 11:36

·      Job 5:7

·      2 Timothy 3:12

·      Romans 5:3-5

·      2 Corinthians 12:9-10

·      Romans 8:18

·      Acts 11:18

·      Ruth 1:6

·      Matthew 6:11

·      Psalm 119:67

·      Ruth 1:7

·      Matthew 1:21

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Identity Crisis | Ruth 1:4-7 | March 27, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:97-112 
Outline: 
• A People in Rebellion and the Rulers They Deserved 
• So Far Like the Present: Following God when the Judges Rule 
• Who’s Your King? 
• Remaining There: A Call to Repentance and Faith 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon: 
• 2 Corinthians 5:7 
• Ruth 1:1-3 
• Romans 1:16-17 
• Hebrews 4:12 
• Deuteronomy 7:6 
• Exodus 18:6 
• 1 Peter 2:9 
• Joshua 24:14-15, 19-22 
• 2 Corinthians 5:20 
• Judges 19:22 
• Judges 17:6; 21:25 
• Romans 1:32 
• 1 Peter 4:17-19 
• Ephesians 5:1-12 
• Ruth 1:1-2 
• Amos 8:11 
• Leviticus 26:18-20 
• Psalm 19:13 
• Mark 9:24 
• Judges 3:12-14 
• Genesis 19:37 
• Numbers 22-25 
• Deuteronomy 23:3-4 
• Matthew 7:13-14 
• Job 14:5 
• Psalm 139:6 
• Ephesians 2:10 
• Matthew 11:28-29

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:97-112
Outline:
• A People in Rebellion and the Rulers They Deserved
• So Far Like the Present: Following God when the Judges Rule
• Who’s Your King?
• Remaining There: A Call to Repentance and Faith
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon:
• 2 Corinthians 5:7
• Ruth 1:1-3
• Romans 1:16-17
• Hebrews 4:12
• Deuteronomy 7:6
• Exodus 18:6
• 1 Peter 2:9
• Joshua 24:14-15, 19-22
• 2 Corinthians 5:20
• Judges 19:22
• Judges 17:6; 21:25
• Romans 1:32
• 1 Peter 4:17-19
• Ephesians 5:1-12
• Ruth 1:1-2
• Amos 8:11
• Leviticus 26:18-20
• Psalm 19:13
• Mark 9:24
• Judges 3:12-14
• Genesis 19:37
• Numbers 22-25
• Deuteronomy 23:3-4
• Matthew 7:13-14
• Job 14:5
• Psalm 139:6
• Ephesians 2:10
• Matthew 11:28-29

A Fork in the Road | Ruth 1:1-3 | March 20, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:81-96 
 
Outline: 
 
· Truth and the Word: The Revelatory Work of Christ 
 
· Jesus Is God 
 
· The Gift of Understanding 
 
· Life Through Christ Alone 
 
· Beware the Idol Factory 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Romans 11:36 
 
· 1 John 5:20-21 
 
· John 17:20-21 
 
· John 17:17 
 
· Psalm 119:160 
 
· Hebrews 1:1-2 
 
· John 1:1 
 
· Psalm 19:1 
 
· Romans 1:20 
 
· Isaiah 59:1-2 
 
· Ephesians 2:1-2 
 
· 1 John 5:19 
 
· John 1:14 
 
· Philippians 2:5-11 
 
· 1 John 1:1-3 
 
· Hebrews 1:3 
 
· Deuteronomy 6:4 
 
· Matthew 3:16-17 
 
· John 14:6 
 
· Romans 3:23; 6:23 
 
· John 14:7-11 
 
· John 4:24 
 
· John 1:18 
 
· Colossians 1:15-17 
 
· John 17:3 
 
· Isaiah 53:6 
 
· Romans 3:10-11 
 
· Luke 10:21-22 
 
· 1 Corinthians 2:10-14 
 
· John 16:13-15 
 
· 1 Corinthians 12:3 
 
· 1 John 4:2, 13; 2:20, 27 
 
· Acts 16:11-15 
 
· Luke 11:13 
 
· 1 John 5:11-12 
 
· John 3:16-18 
 
· 1 John 5:21

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:81-96

Outline:

·      Truth and the Word: The Revelatory Work of Christ

·      Jesus Is God

·      The Gift of Understanding

·      Life Through Christ Alone

·      Beware the Idol Factory

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·      Romans 11:36

·      1 John 5:20-21

·      John 17:20-21

·      John 17:17

·      Psalm 119:160

·      Hebrews 1:1-2

·      John 1:1

·      Psalm 19:1

·      Romans 1:20

·      Isaiah 59:1-2

·      Ephesians 2:1-2

·      1 John 5:19

·      John 1:14

·      Philippians 2:5-11

·      1 John 1:1-3

·      Hebrews 1:3

·      Deuteronomy 6:4

·      Matthew 3:16-17

·      John 14:6

·      Romans 3:23; 6:23

·      John 14:7-11

·      John 4:24

·      John 1:18

·      Colossians 1:15-17

·      John 17:3

·      Isaiah 53:6

·      Romans 3:10-11

·      Luke 10:21-22

·      1 Corinthians 2:10-14

·      John 16:13-15

·      1 Corinthians 12:3

·      1 John 4:2, 13; 2:20, 27

·    

Saving Truth Defeats Idolatry | 1 John 5:20-21 | March 13, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:65-80 
 
Outline: 
• Mutual Exclusivity: What Do We Know About Sin and Salvation? 
• The God Who Saves, Keeps and Protects 
• Outside Satan’s Grip: In but not Of the World 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon: 
• Proverbs 18:2 
• John 17:17 
• 2 Timothy 3:16-17 
• 1 John 5:13 
• 1 John 5:18-19 
• Judges 21:25 
• Isaiah 45:5 
• 1 Timothy 2:5 
• Isaiah 5:20 
• 1 John 1:10 
• 1 John 3:9 
• 1 John 3:8 
• Psalm 119:70, 72 
• Psalm 1:1-2 
• Jeremiah 31:33 
• Ezekiel 36:25-27 
• Romans 6:17-18 
• John 10:28 
• John 17:11 
• Jude 24 
• John 20:17 
• Colossians 1:13-14 
• Philippians 2:12 
• Colossians 3:1-6 
• Philippians 1:6 
• 1 John 5:19 
• John 1:12-13 
• Romans 8:16 
• Philippians 3:20 
• 1 Peter 2:9 
• 2 Corinthians 5:20 
• Romans 11:36 
• John 15:5 
• John 15:18-19 
• 1 Peter 5:8-10 
• Galatians 1:4

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:65-80

Outline:
• Mutual Exclusivity: What Do We Know About Sin and Salvation?
• The God Who Saves, Keeps and Protects
• Outside Satan’s Grip: In but not Of the World

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon:
• Proverbs 18:2
• John 17:17
• 2 Timothy 3:16-17
• 1 John 5:13
• 1 John 5:18-19
• Judges 21:25
• Isaiah 45:5
• 1 Timothy 2:5
• Isaiah 5:20
• 1 John 1:10
• 1 John 3:9
• 1 John 3:8
• Psalm 119:70, 72
• Psalm 1:1-2
• Jeremiah 31:33
• Ezekiel 36:25-27
• Romans 6:17-18
• John 10:28
• John 17:11
• Jude 24
• John 20:17
• Colossians 1:13-14
• Philippians 2:12
• Colossians 3:1-6
• Philippians 1:6
• 1 John 5:19
• John 1:12-13
• Romans 8:16
• Philippians 3:20
• 1 Peter 2:9
• 2 Corinthians 5:20
• Romans 11:36
• John 15:5
• John 15:18-19
• 1 Peter 5:8-10
• Galatians 1:4

We Know | 1 John 5:18-19 | March 6, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 26 
 
Outline: 
 
· The Known and Used Criteria 
 
· Example 1: Church Discipline 
 
· Example 2: Two Sides of Submission 
 
· Example 3: The First Election 
 
· The Body Analogy 
 
· God’s Provision for the Unified Body 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· John 13:35 
 
· Ephesians 5:31-32 
 
· Acts 1:15; 2:41; 2:47; 4:4 
 
· Acts 2:22-24, 36, 37-38, 41 
 
· Romans 10:9 
 
· Matthew 18:15-20 
 
· 1 Corinthians 5:1-5 
 
· 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 
 
· Acts 20:28 
 
· 1 Peter 5:1-5 
 
· Hebrews 13:7, 17 
 
· 1 John 5:16 
 
· Proverbs 27:17 
 
· Acts 6:1-7 
 
· 1 Timothy 5:3-16 
 
· Acts 16:1-2; 18:27 
 
· Acts 13:1-3 
 
· 1 Corinthians 12-14, 18-21, 27 
 
· Hebrews 10:24-25 
 
· Ephesians 4:11-16

Opening Reading: Psalm 26

Outline:

·       The Known and Used Criteria

·       Example 1: Church Discipline

·       Example 2: Two Sides of Submission

·       Example 3: The First Election

·       The Body Analogy

·       God’s Provision for the Unified Body

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       John 13:35

·       Ephesians 5:31-32

·       Acts 1:15; 2:41; 2:47; 4:4

·       Acts 2:22-24, 36, 37-38, 41

·       Romans 10:9

·       Matthew 18:15-20

·       1 Corinthians 5:1-5

·       2 Corinthians 2:5-11

·       Acts 20:28

·       1 Peter 5:1-5

·       Hebrews 13:7, 17

·       1 John 5:16

·       Proverbs 27:17

·       Acts 6:1-7

·       1 Timothy 5:3-16

·       Acts 16:1-2; 18:27

·       Acts 13:1-3

·       1 Corinthians 12-14, 18-21, 27

·       Hebrews 10:24-25

·       Ephesians 4:11-16

Who’s Counting? | Acts 2:41 | February 27, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:17-32 
 
Outline: 
 
· Born Anew—Faith—Love 
 
· How Do We Know? Obedience 
 
o Legalism v. Antinomianism 
 
o Freedom to Love and Obey 
 
· A Burden or A Blessing: What or Who Do You Love? 
 
· A Battle Worth Fighting: The Victory is Ours In Christ 
 
· Strength and Rest In the Savior 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Hebrews 9:22 
 
· Romans 6:23 
 
· John 1:12-13 
 
· Romans 8:28-29 
 
· 1 John 5:1-5 
 
· Ephesians 2:8-9 
 
· Romans 8:14, 16 
 
· 1 John 3:2 
 
· John 13:34-35 
 
· Proverbs 16:2 
 
· John 14:15, 23-24; 15:14 
 
· Hebrews 5:9 
 
· 1 Samuel 15:22-23 
 
· Ecclesiastes 12:13 
 
· Philippians 2:13 
 
· Luke 11:46 
 
· Galatians 5:1 
 
· Romans 6:1-2 
 
· 1 John 3:8-9 
 
· Psalm 119:14, 16, 24, 40, 47 
 
· Romans 12:1-2 
 
· Genesis 3:1 
 
· 1 Peter 1:16 (Leviticus 11:44) 
 
· Ephesians 6:12 
 
· James 4:1-4 
 
· Romans 6:16-18 
 
· Matthew 22:37-40 
 
· Proverbs 18:10 
 
· Galatians 2:20

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:17-32

Outline:

·      Born Anew—Faith—Love

·      How Do We Know? Obedience

o   Legalism v. Antinomianism

o   Freedom to Love and Obey

·      A Burden or A Blessing: What or Who Do You Love?

·      A Battle Worth Fighting: The Victory is Ours In Christ

·      Strength and Rest In the Savior

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·      Hebrews 9:22

·      Romans 6:23

·      John 1:12-13

·      Romans 8:28-29

·      1 John 5:1-5

·      Ephesians 2:8-9

·      Romans 8:14, 16

·      1 John 3:2

·      John 13:34-35

·      Proverbs 16:2

·      John 14:15, 23-24; 15:14

·      Hebrews 5:9

·      1 Samuel 15:22-23

·      Ecclesiastes 12:13

·      Philippians 2:13

·      Luke 11:46

·      Galatians 5:1

·      Romans 6:1-2

·      1 John 3:8-9

·      Psalm 119:14, 16, 24, 40, 47

·      Romans 12:1-2

·      Genesis 3:1

·      1 Peter 1:16 (Leviticus 11:44)

·      Ephesians 6:12

·      James 4:1-4

·      Romans 6:

Circle of Christian Life (Part 2) - 1 John 5:1-5 - February 6, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:1-16 
Outline: 
 The Born Analogy: New Birth and Christianity 
 How Might You Know? The Good News 
 What About the Fallen-Away? Three Biblical Answers 
 Three Signs of the New Birth: 
o Ongoing Belief 
o Love of God 
o Love of the Children of God 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 John 3:3, 6, 8 
 James 1:18 
 2 Corinthians 5:17 
 John 1:12-13 
 1 John 5:1-5 
 Hebrews 9:27 
 Ephesians 2:1-3 
 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 (verse 14) 
 John 14:6 
 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 
 1 Corinthians 1:18 
 Acts 17:11 
 Ephesians 2:8 
 Matthew 24:13 
 John 10:27-29 
 John 6:37 
 Matthew 1:21 
 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (referenced only) 
 Revelation 21:8 (referenced only) 
 Matthew 7:20 
 Matthew 13:3-8; 18-23 (verses 20-23) 
 1 John 2:19 
 2 Corinthians 13:5 
 John 10:10 
 1 John 4:9 
 1 Peter 2:22, 24 
 1 Corinthians 12:3 
 Romans 6:6-11 (referenced only) 
 1 John 4:7-8 
 1 Thessalonians 4:9 
 1 John 3:16, 18 
 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 
 James 2:15-16 
 1 John 4:20 
 
 Deuteronomy 6:5 
 Ephesians 2:4-5

Opening Reading: Psalm 119:1-16
Outline:
 The Born Analogy: New Birth and Christianity
 How Might You Know? The Good News
 What About the Fallen-Away? Three Biblical Answers
 Three Signs of the New Birth:
o Ongoing Belief
o Love of God
o Love of the Children of God

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):
 John 3:3, 6, 8
 James 1:18
 2 Corinthians 5:17
 John 1:12-13
 1 John 5:1-5
 Hebrews 9:27
 Ephesians 2:1-3
 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 (verse 14)
 John 14:6
 2 Corinthians 2:15-16
 1 Corinthians 1:18
 Acts 17:11
 Ephesians 2:8
 Matthew 24:13
 John 10:27-29
 John 6:37
 Matthew 1:21
 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (referenced only)
 Revelation 21:8 (referenced only)
 Matthew 7:20
 Matthew 13:3-8; 18-23 (verses 20-23)
 1 John 2:19
 2 Corinthians 13:5
 John 10:10
 1 John 4:9
 1 Peter 2:22, 24
 1 Corinthians 12:3
 Romans 6:6-11 (referenced only)
 1 John 4:7-8
 1 Thessalonians 4:9
 1 John 3:16, 18
 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
 James 2:15-16
 1 John 4:20

Circle of Christian Life (Part 1) - 1 John 5:1-5 - January 30, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 1 
 
Outline: 
 
· Certainty (and Popularity?) of Judgment 
 
· Love: Root of Christian Confidence Before God 
 
· Fear, Perfect Love, and Security 
 
· Love: A Test of Saving Love 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Isaiah 13:9 
 
· Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 
 
· 1 John 4:15-21 
 
· 1 John 2:28-29 
 
· Revelation 1:17 
 
· Judges 21:25 
 
· Psalm 5:4-5 
 
· Revelation 4:8 
 
· Romans 14:12 
 
· Hebrews 4:13 
 
· Matthew 12:36 
 
· 2 Timothy 4:1 
 
· Hebrews 10:30-31 
 
· 2 Corinthians 13:5 
 
· Philippians 2:12 
 
· Romans 5:6, 8; 8:7-8 
 
· James 4:4 
 
· Ephesians 2:1-3 
 
· Genesis 3:5 
 
· Colossians 1:21 
 
· Romans 1:11-12 
 
· 1 John 4:9-10 
 
· Hebrews 9:27 
 
· Romans 5:9 
 
· 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 
 
· John 10:27-30 
 
· Romans 8:31-39 
 
· Proverbs 1:7 
 
· Jeremiah 17:9 
 
· Philippians 2:3-4 
 
· Galatians 6:2 
 
· 1 Timothy 5:20 
 
· 1 John 3:2 
 
· Deuteronomy 6:4 
 
· Leviticus 19:18 
 
· Matthew 22:40

Opening Reading: Psalm 1

Outline:

·       Certainty (and Popularity?) of Judgment

·       Love: Root of Christian Confidence Before God

·       Fear, Perfect Love, and Security

·       Love: A Test of Saving Love

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       Isaiah 13:9

·       Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

·       1 John 4:15-21

·       1 John 2:28-29

·       Revelation 1:17

·       Judges 21:25

·       Psalm 5:4-5

·       Revelation 4:8

·       Romans 14:12

·       Hebrews 4:13

·       Matthew 12:36

·       2 Timothy 4:1

·       Hebrews 10:30-31

·       2 Corinthians 13:5

·       Philippians 2:12

·       Romans 5:6, 8; 8:7-8

·       James 4:4

·       Ephesians 2:1-3

·       Genesis 3:5

·       Colossians 1:21

·       Romans 1:11-12

·       1 John 4:9-10

·       Hebrews 9:27

·       Romans 5:9

·       1 Thessalonians 5:9-10

·       John 10:27-30

·       Romans 8:31-39

·       Proverbs 1:7

·       Jeremiah 17:9

·       Philippians 2:

Complete Love | 1 John 4:17-21 | January 23, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 2 
 
Outline: 
 
· Love: Virtue or Vice? 
 
· God’s Love Displayed 
 
· As He Is, So Also are We 
 
· In this World: the Christian calling to love as God loves 
 
· Setting the Captives Free: Love and the Gospel 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Isaiah 5:20-21; 6:5 
 
· Romans 1:16-17 
 
· Genesis 1:27; 2:24 
 
· 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 
 
· Matthew 16:18 
 
· Acts 5:29 
 
· Acts 5:40-42 
 
· 1 John 4:16-17 
 
· Galatians 5:22 
 
· 1 John 4:9-10 
 
· Romans 5:6, 8 
 
· Ephesians 2:4-5 
 
· 1 John 3:16 
 
· John 13:34 
 
· Proverbs 8:13 
 
· Romans 12:9 
 
· Luke 24:47 
 
· 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 
 
· 1 John 2:15 
 
· Matthew 5:45, 44 
 
· Mark 8:34 
 
· 1 John 1:9 
 
· Mark 8:35 
 
· John 3:16 
 
· John 3:18-19 
 
· Galatians 6:7 
 
· 2 Peter 2:19 
 
· Romans 6:6-8 
 
· Romans 10:14-17 
 
· Matthew 5:48 
 
· Romans 14:12 
 
· Matthew 12:36

Opening Reading: Psalm 2

Outline:

·       Love: Virtue or Vice?

·       God’s Love Displayed

·       As He Is, So Also are We

·       In this World: the Christian calling to love as God loves

·       Setting the Captives Free: Love and the Gospel

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       Isaiah 5:20-21; 6:5

·       Romans 1:16-17

·       Genesis 1:27; 2:24

·       1 Corinthians 6:9-11

·       Matthew 16:18

·       Acts 5:29

·       Acts 5:40-42

·       1 John 4:16-17

·       Galatians 5:22

·       1 John 4:9-10

·       Romans 5:6, 8

·       Ephesians 2:4-5

·       1 John 3:16

·       John 13:34

·       Proverbs 8:13

·       Romans 12:9

·       Luke 24:47

·       1 Corinthians 5:9-13

·       1 John 2:15

·       Matthew 5:45, 44

·       Mark 8:34

·       1 John 1:9

·       Mark 8:35

·       John 3:16

·       John 3:18-19

·       Galatians 6:7

·       2 Peter 2:19

·       Romans 6:6-8

·       Romans 10:14-17

·       Matthew

Being As He Is | 1 John 4:17 | January 16, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 51 
 
Outline: 
 
· The Abiding Spirit in Salvation 
 
· The New Covenant Promise Realized 
 
· Receiving God’s Spirit: The Evidence 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· 2 Peter 1:21 
 
· Hebrews 1:1-2 
 
· 1 Corinthians 2:12 
 
· 1 John 4:13-16 
 
· 1 John 3:24 
 
· 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 
 
· Romans 8:9 
 
· John 14; 16; 16:7 
 
· Ezekiel 36:26-27 
 
· Joel 2:28-29 
 
· Acts 2:4, 11 
 
· John 14:17 
 
· Philippians 2:12 
 
· John 3:8 
 
· Romans 10:9 
 
· John 1:12 
 
· Ephesians 2:8 
 
· 1 Corinthians 12:3 
 
· John 3:3 
 
· 2 Corinthians 5:7 
 
· 1 Corinthians 2:8, 10 
 
· Hebrews 1:3; 13:8 
 
· Luke 24:27 
 
· Romans 7:15, 18 
 
· Galatians 5:17 
 
· Galatians 5:19-23 
 
· Romans 8:13-17 
 
· 1 John 4:16

Opening Reading: Psalm 51

Outline:

·      The Abiding Spirit in Salvation

·      The New Covenant Promise Realized

·      Receiving God’s Spirit: The Evidence

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·      2 Peter 1:21

·      Hebrews 1:1-2

·      1 Corinthians 2:12

·      1 John 4:13-16

·      1 John 3:24

·      1 Corinthians 6:19-20

·      Romans 8:9

·      John 14; 16; 16:7

·      Ezekiel 36:26-27

·      Joel 2:28-29

·      Acts 2:4, 11

·      John 14:17

·      Philippians 2:12

·      John 3:8

·      Romans 10:9

·      John 1:12

·      Ephesians 2:8

·      1 Corinthians 12:3

·      John 3:3

·      2 Corinthians 5:7

·      1 Corinthians 2:8, 10

·      Hebrews 1:3; 13:8

·      Luke 24:27

·      Romans 7:15, 18

·      Galatians 5:17

·      Galatians 5:19-23

·      Romans 8:13-17

·      1 John 4:16

The Spirit’s Assurance | 1 John 4:13-16 | January 9, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 99 
 
Outline: 
 
· Love and God’s Love 
 
· Who Do You Love? 
 
· Why Do You Love? 
 
· How Do You Love? 
 
· Grounding Love in the Essence of the Triune God 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Isaiah 5:20 
 
· Matthew 7:21 
 
· Matthew 7:13-14 
 
· 1 John 2:15 
 
· 1 John 5:2 
 
· 1 John 4:7-12 
 
· Deuteronomy 6:4 
 
· Leviticus 19:18 
 
· John 13:35 
 
· Matthew 12:46-50 
 
· 1 Corinthians 12:13, 27 
 
· John 13:34; 15:12-13 
 
· Philippians 2:2-7 
 
· 1 John 4:7-8 
 
· 1 John 1:6; 3:4, 6 
 
· 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 
 
· James 2:18, 20 
 
· 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 
 
· John 13:1 
 
· 2 Peter 1:4 
 
· Isaiah 45:5 
 
· Luke 1:35 
 
· Matthew 3:16-17 
 
· Hebrews 1:3 
 
· 1 John 4:9-11 
 
· John 3:16 
 
· Hebrews 10:10 
 
· John 4:24 
 
· Ephesians 5:1-2 
 
· John 14:16-17 
 
· Romans 5:8

Opening Reading: Psalm 99

Outline:

·      Love and God’s Love

·      Who Do You Love?

·      Why Do You Love?

·      How Do You Love?

·      Grounding Love in the Essence of the Triune God

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·      Isaiah 5:20

·      Matthew 7:21

·      Matthew 7:13-14

·      1 John 2:15

·      1 John 5:2

·      1 John 4:7-12

·      Deuteronomy 6:4

·      Leviticus 19:18

·      John 13:35

·      Matthew 12:46-50

·      1 Corinthians 12:13, 27

·      John 13:34; 15:12-13

·      Philippians 2:2-7

·      1 John 4:7-8

·      1 John 1:6; 3:4, 6

·      1 Corinthians 13:1-3

·      James 2:18, 20

·      1 Corinthians 13:4-7

·      John 13:1

·      2 Peter 1:4

·      Isaiah 45:5

·      Luke 1:35

·      Matthew 3:16-17

·      Hebrews 1:3

·      1 John 4:9-11

·      John 3:16

·      Hebrews 10:10

·      John 4:24

·      Ephesians 5:1-2

·      John 14:16-17

·      Romans 5:8

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