Abounding Grace Church

Sermon - I Am a Citizen of Heaven - Philippians 3-17-4-1-- -- -- -- ---Paul exhorts the Philippians to choose godly examples to follow. Who is having an influence on your life-- How can you be a godly example to others-----Are you longing for Christ's return-- Why or why not-- What would help cultivate your desire to see Jesus-----How should being a citizen of heaven impact the way you live now----Other passages to consider- Rom 8-18-25- 1 Cor 15-50-58- 2 Cor 4-18- Eph 2-6- Col 3-1-4- 1 Th 1-9-10- 5-1-11- Titus 2-11-14- 2 Tim 4-8- Rev 21-1-4.

Sermon - I Am Set Apart for Christ - Colossians 1-2- 1 Peter 2-9-10-- -----------What does it look like in your life to be set apart from sin-----Are saints an elite class of Christian-- Give Scriptural support for your answer.---What price was paid for us to be redeemed-- How does being Christ's possession impact the way you live----Other passages to consider- Rom 12-1- 1 Cor 1-2- 6-19-20- Eph 1-2- 2 Th 2-13-14- Titus 2-14- 1 Pet 1-1-2.

I Am a New Creation - Romans 6-1-14- --Notes-- -- -- -- -- -- --How is a person born again-- What changes does that bring----What truths are pictured by water baptism----What does it mean to consider yourself dead to sin, but alive to God---- --Other passages to consider--Ezek 36-26-27- 37-1-10- Jn 3-1-8- 2 Cor 5-17- Eph 1-15-23- 2-1-6- Col 3-1-3.

Sermon - Romans 8-12-17 - I Am an Adopted Son of God-- -- -- ---Why are Christian men and women both called -sons of God-----What is the Christian's inheritance- When will we receive it- In what way do we already have part of our inheritance----How does knowing that God is your Heavenly Father help you in your Christian life---Other passages to consider- Ps 103-13- Mt 6-9-15,25-34- 7-7-11- Gal 3-25-4-7- Eph 1-4-5- 1 Pt 1-3-4- 1 Jn 3-1.

Call to Worship - Psalm 99-1-5--Scripture Reading - Isaiah 6-1-7--Sermon - I Am Righteous in God's Sight - Romans 3-10-26--1- ---- --2- -- ----Through faith in Christ, I am as righteous in God's courtroom.-- --3- -- --- My sins are forgiven because .--- The perfect righteousness of Christ has been .-- ----4- -- ---What does it mean to be justified- How can sinners like us be justified by a holy God----How does God declare us righteous while not compromising His standards----How should knowing that you are righteous before God affect your life---Other passages to consider- Ps 5-9- 14-1-3- Isa 59-1-13- Rom 5-1-11- 2 Cor 5-21- Gal 2-15-21- 3-10-14- Phil 3-7-16- Titus 3-3-8.

Sermon - I Am United to Christ-- -- ---What are the consequences of having Adam as your representative----How is one united to Christ- What changes does that bring----What does it mean that believers are in a living union with Christ-----Other passages to consider - Ps 51-5- Jn 15-1-5- 1 Cor 1-30- 6-19-20- 15-22,45- Eph 1-1-14- 2-1-3.

Call to worship - Revelation 5-11-14--Scripture Reading - Psalm 8--Sermon - I am created by God in His image - Genesis 1-26-31-- -- -- ---How is the creation of man and woman unique from the rest of creation----What does it mean to be in the image of God- What are the implications for our lives and society as a whole----How has sin affected the image of God- How is the Gospel restoring that image in us---Other passages to consider - Gen 1-26-31- 2-4-25- 5-1-3- 9-6- 1 Cor 15-45-49- 2 Cor 3-18- Eph 4-22-24- Col 3-10.

Joy and Faith in the New Year - Psalm 9--Daily-----1- - vv1-12---- -- -- --2- - vv13-20------ ---What effect does thanksgiving have on a person's spirit- How does thanksgiving glorify God----How does praising God and recounting His deeds help prepare you for future trials----Why should we pray- What all does God accomplish through prayer---Other passages to consider- Matt 6-5-13- 28-20- Rom 12-1-2- Col 3-17- Heb 5-7- 13-5- Jam 5-13-18- 1 Pet 5-5-10.

Sermon - Christ's Poverty Brings Eternal Riches - 2 Corinthians 8-9-- -------What was Christ's life like before He came to earth- In what way did Christ become poor- ---How does Christ's poverty secure eternal blessings for His people----What are the spiritual riches believers enjoy- Why is spiritual bankruptcy an essential prerequisite for a person to be given these blessings- --Other passages to consider- Isa 53-4- Mt 5-3- 19-23-26- Jn 17-3-5- 2 Cor 5-21- Eph 1-3- Col 1-16- Heb 4-15- 5-8.

Totally Committed to the God of Grace - Joshua 24--1- - vv1-13--2- - vv14-18--3- - vv19-28-- ---Why was it necessary for Joshua to recount and review God's grace-filled history of Israel----Why are they -not able to serve the Lord- -v19-- Do you think it is true for us today- If so, what should we do----To what idols are you prone to wander- What steps can you take to forsake the idols and totally commit to the Lord---Other passages to consider- Gen 12-6-7- 33-18-20- Ex 1-14- Num 21-21-24-25- Matt 6-24- Mt 10-37-39- Rom 12-1-2- 2 Cor 1-20- Eph 1-3-4.

Call to Worship - Luke 1-46b-49--Scripture Reading - 1 Timothy 6-6-21--Sermon - Joshua 23 - Staying True to the Lord---- ---Why are believers so prone to forget about the Lord's past faithfulness and goodness----Is it wrong to be scared to obedience- Why does God give warnings in His word----What will help you stay faithful to God for the rest of your life----Other passages to consider- Dt 6-4-15- Josh 1-6-9- Ps 105- 136- Lam 3-22-24- Rom 11-20-22- 12-1-2- Gal 6-7-10- 1 Th 5-23-24- 1 Tim 6-11-16- 1 Pet 1-3-9- 2 Pet 1-3-11.

1- ---------------------- - vv1-9--2- ---------------------- - vv10-20--3- ---------------------- - vv21-29--4- ---------------------- - vv30-34-- ---Why did the western tribes think the eastern tribes built the altar- How would that have been a breach in the covenant----Why were the western tribes so fervent that the eastern tribes not break the covenant----What personal habits will help you stay loyal to Christ- How should we be helping each other remain faithful----How is God glorified when the church is united in its loyalty to Christ---Other passages to consider- Num 25-1-9- 32-16-27- Deut 4-32-40- 12-5,13-14- Josh 1-12-18- 7- Matt 18-15-20- 1 Cor 12-3- 1 Pet 5-1-4.

Scripture Reading - Hebrew 11-1-16--Sermon - Lessons from the Land - Joshua 20-21--1- Run to Christ ------------------------.--2- The Church of Christ is --------------------.--3- Remember that in Christ, --------------------.-- ---How is Christ a refuge for His people- How does the work of Christ silence the accusations of the evil one----Why did God have the Levitical cities evenly distributed throughout the land----In what areas might you be too attached to this world. How can you replace those areas with Christ and His Kingdom----Other passages to consider- -Num 35-1-34- Dt 19-1-13- 33-10- Ps 34-8- 37-39-40- 62-5-7- Ph 3-20- Col 1-28- 2-15- Heb 2-17- 6-18-20- 11-1-16- 2 Tim 2-2.

Faith in the Promises of God - Joshua 14-6-15--1- Caleb's devotion - vv6-8--2- God's promise - v9--3- God's faithfulness - vv10-11--4- Caleb's confidence - vv12-14-- ---How was Caleb's faith demonstrated- -when he was young and sent by Moses as a spy- -during the 45 years since- -here in v12- ---Has your devotion to Christ ever caused you to be shunned- What sustained you during the time----How is faith in the promises of God demonstrated in the Christian's life----Where is God calling you to have a courageous faith----Other passages to consider- -Num 13-30- 14-6-10- Deut 1-36- Josh 15-13-14- 2 Cor 1-20- 7-1- Eph 3-6- 2 Tim 4-16-17- Heb 10-23- 10-36- 2 Pet 1-3-11.

Promised Inheritance - Joshua 13-19-- -- -- -- ---How does listing the cities and borders demonstrate the fulfillment of God's covenant promises----What is the Christian's inheritance- How did we receive it- How is the Holy Spirit a down payment----How can we already be enjoying our inheritance----Other passages to consider - Gen 12-1-3- 15-13-21- Ps 16- 73-25-26- 142-5- Lam 3-24- Eph 1-11-14- 3-14-19- Heb 11-10- 1 Pet 1-3-5- Rev 21-1-22-5.

The Power and Faithfulness of God - Joshua 11-12----1- Observing God's Power and Faithfulness---- --2- Living in Light of God's Power and Faithfulness-- ---------How is God's power and faithfulness displayed through the Gospel- How will these qualities of God be seen at Christ's return----What fears challenge your trust in the Lord- How do these fears get in the way of you moving forward in your walk with Christ----What examples do you see of God's power and faithfulness in your life- How can you call them to mind throughout your days----Other passages to consider- --Gen 15-16- Ex 23-29-30- 34-11-16- Num 33-51-54- Dt 20-16-18- Ps 121-2- Lam 3-22-24- Heb 3-7-8- 10-36- 2 Tim 1-7- Rev 11-15.

The Light of Christ Dispels the Darkness - Ephesians 4-18-2 Corinthians 4-4-6-- --1- The Darkness of ------------------------------------.-- -- -- --2- The Light of the ------------------------------------.-- -- -- ---Think about the Bible's use of the term -darkness- to describe a person without Christ. What all does this say about their condition----Jesus is the Light of the World -John 8-12-. What does this tell us about His saving work----How does a person go from darkness to light- What does God do- What is man's response----Who can you pray for that doesn't know Christ- How might God use you to shine the light of Christ into their lives----Other verses to consider- Matt 4-16- Jn 1-1-14- 3-19- 8-12- 12-46- Acts 26-18- 2 Cor 4-6- Eph 5-8- Col 1-13-14- 1 Pet 2-9.

Call to worship - 1 Timothy 6-15-16--Scripture Reading - Psalm 18-1-19--Sermon - The Lord Fights for His People - Joshua 10-- -- -- -- ---How does the Lord fight for His people today----Are you amazed when God answers your prayers- If so, why----How does King Jesus treat anyone who comes to Him for mercy- At the end, what will Jesus do to His enemies---Other passages to consider- Gen 15-16- Deut 10-14- Josh 1-5-9- Ps 18- 24- 33-6- Acts 2-36-41- 1 Cor 15-24-26- Com 1-13-14- 2-14-15- Heb 10-12-13- Rev 19-11-16.

Call to worship - Psalm 145-1-3--Scripture Reading - Ephesians 6-10-20--Sermon - Sin's Deceit and God's Power - Joshua 9-- --1- -vv3-13--2- -vv14-21--3- -vv22-27-- ---How does Satan use deception to steal, kill, and destroy----When are you most tempted to handle things yourself rather than seeking wisdom or prayer----How do we see God's purposes prevail even in the face of sin and opposition----Other passages to consider- Deut 7-1-4- 20-10-20- Ps 119-105- Prov 3-5-6- Acts 4-24-28- Rom 8-28-29- 2 Cor 11-3,14- Eph 6-10-18- Jam 1-5- 1 Pet 5-8.

Call to Worship- Psalm 103-1-2-Scripture Reading - 1 Peter 2-1-12-Sermon- 5 Marks of Developing Christian Character- Various Passages--Notes----1.---2.---3.---4.----5.