Northside Christian Church Sermon Audio

Romans 13:1-7 I. The Source of Government A. It is established by God (1) B. To rebel brings punishment (2) II. The Ministry of Government A. To punish the wicked (3) B. To reward the righteous (4) III. The Support of Government A. Why? (5) B. How? (6-7) IV. 2 Practical Questions A. What do we do when faith conflicts with law? (Acts 5:29; Dan. 3:12-18; Matt. B. How do we express opposition to ungodly laws?

“Increase the Dosage” Romans 12:9-16 12 ingredients in Paul’s recipe for Agape love: 1) must be sincere (9a) 2) must be discerning (9b) 3) must display tender affection (10a) 4) must honor others (10b) 5) must be enthusiastic (11) 6) must be patient (12) 7) must be generous (13a) 8) must seek hospitality (13b) 9) must be forgiving (14) 10) must be empathetic (15) 11) must be harmonious (16a) 12) must be humble (16b)

“What Makes a Healthy Church?” Romans 12:3-8 I. Honest Evaluation (3) II. Faithful Cooperation (4-5) A. Your body has many parts, seen and unseen. B. Every part is important. C. Each part depends on the other parts. III. Individual Participation (6-8) A. Every believer has at least 1 spiritual gift. B. No believer has all the gifts. C. Your spiritual gift is to be used to build the Kingdom.

“One Sensible Thing” Romans 12:1 God challenges you to be: A Living Sacrifice I. The Background of the Challenge (Heb. 10:4; John 1:29; John 10:10; 14:6) II. The Essence of the Challenge (I Cor. 6:19-20; 2 Cor. 5:10; Rom. 6:12-13) III. The Application of the Challenge A. True and Proper Worship

“A Savior is Born” Luke 2:11 I. The Prophecy of His Coming (Micah 5:2; Matt. 2:1-6) II. The Reality of His Coming (Luke 1:35) III. The Result of His Coming (Matt. 1:21) IV. The Purpose of His Coming (Matt. 16:16; Acts 2:36-39)

“Nothing Gold can Stay” Hebrews 2:6-9 I. God Made us for Greatness (Psalm 8:4-6) II. We Make a Mess of Things (Rom. 3:23; 5:12) III. Jesus Came to Restore us (Heb. 2:6-9) A. He had to become like us (Heb. 4:14-16) B. He tasted death for us (2 Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 2:24) C. He came to make us great again! (Rom. 8:18-21)

Psalm 103:6-18 To Begin: 1) Do you talk to yourself? Why? When is the last time you answered back? 2) How do you get to know someone's heart? Explore: 1) Who is the clear focus of these verses? What ways were made known to Moses and Israel? 2) Is a loving and forgiving God known only from the New Testament (v. 8; see Ex. 34:6-7)? 3) Which word picture of forgiveness do you like best in verses 11-13? 4) Why does God bother with such temporary beings as humans? 5) Is God somehow "talking to himself" in these verses? Why? 6) What benefits does God promise in these verses for those who put him first? Apply: 1) Is God is or becomes the center of your universe, what changes have been or need to be made in your everyday living? Hope you have a great discussion!

“Love Your Enemies?” Luke 6:27-36 I. Why Should We? (35) 1. You will be rewarded. 2. You reflect the Father. II. Who are Your Enemies? III. How do we Love them? 1. Forgive them. 2. Don’t avoid them. 3. Do good to them. (27, 35) 4. Don’t speak badly of them. (28; Prov. 18:21) 5. Pray for them. (28) 6. Thank God for them. (Gen. 50:20)

“As” Matthew 6:12, 14-15 I. The Word (12) II. 2 Questions (See Insert) III. 2 Truths A. You are never more like Jesus than when you forgive those who have hurt you. B. You will never fully enter into your freedom in Christ until you practice the freedom of forgiveness.

“Total Forgiveness” Matthew 18:21-35 I. Forgiveness Defined A. What it is not B. What it is II. Forgiveness Illustrated (21-34) III. Forgiveness Commanded (35; Lk. 6:37; Mt. 6:14-15; Col. 3:13)

“Changing on the Inside” Habakkuk 3 3 Steps of Faith: A. Prayer (1-2) B. Vision (3-15) Question: How big is God? C. Testimony 1. Acceptance (16) 2. Commitment (17-18) 3. Stability (19; Eph. 6:13)

“Choices” Habakkuk 2 A. Scriptural Choices: (Deut. 30:19; Josh. 24:15; I Kings 18:21; Psalm 1:6; Prov. B. 3 Instructions 1. Write (2) 2. Wait (3) 3. Remember (4-5) C. 5 Woes 1. Extortion (6); Arrogance (9); Bloodshed (12); Immorality (15); Idolatry (19) Which team will you choose? 14:12; Matt. 7:13-14)

“We Good?” Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:16-17 Righteousness: I. Comes from God (Rom. 1:16-17) II. Is received only by faith (Eph. 2:8-9) III. Reconciles us with God (Rom. 5:9-11) 2 Types of Faith: A. Saving faith 1. not much, but all you’ve got B. Living faith

“Big Questions” Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 3 Questions for God: A. Who are you? (12) B. How can this happen? (13; Ps. 115:3; Romans 8:28) C. How long will this last? (17) 2 Questions for each of us: A. Will you wait on God? (2:1; Is. 40:29-31) B. How much do you trust God? (Ephesians 3:20-21)

Habakkuk 1:1-11 I. 3 Issues A. Unanswered Prayer (2, Psalm 10:1) B. Uncontrolled Perversity (3,4) C. Unexpected Answer (5-7, 11, Gal. 6:7) II. 3 Insights A. We see only part of the picture B. God doesn’t fit in our box (Ps. 115:3) C. We need a bigger God

“Master-Full Planning” Nehemiah 1, 2 I. Assess the Need (1:1-4; 2:11-16) II. Ask for Help (2:1-9; 17, 18) III. Anticipate Challenges (2:10, 19) IV. Accomplish for God, with God (2:20)

“Only the Best…” Ephesians 5:21-33 I. The Ideal Attitude (21) A. Adopt the perspective of Christ (Phil. 2:5-11) II. The Ideal Marriage A. Wife, submit to your husband (22, 24) “ respect your husband (33b) B. Husband, love your wife (25, 28) “ nurture your wife (29) “ cherish your wife (29) III. The Ideal Church A. See what Christ has done for the Church (23, 25-27, 29-32) B. Respond with devotion to Christ (21, 24, 30-32)

“How to Live Wisely” Ephesians 5:15-21 I. Make the Most of your Time A. Your time is short (15, James 4:13-15 B. Your time is precious (16) II. Seek the Lord’s Will A. His will is consistent with His character (17) B. His will is consistent with His priorities (17) III. Be Spirit-Led A. In your conversations and songs (18-19) B. In a thankful attitude (20) C. In submitting to one another (21)

“Like Father, Like Child” To be like my heavenly Father: I. I walk in love A. I imitate the Savior (1-2; Romans 12:1-2) B. I avoid sinful choices (3-5) C. I listen to the right people (6-7) II. I walk in light A. I exhibit the fruits of the spirit (8-10, Gal. 5:22-23) B. I expose the fruits of darkness (11-14)