Falls Presbyterian Church (OPC)

Watch Out- do not be led astray into speculating when the world will end, but rather trust Jesus, enjoy His good news, testify, and endure to the end.-1. Watch out- do not be led astray- -by buildings, persons, events- The end is not yet- -v.1-8--2. Watch yourselves- -spread gospel, testify, trust-. -v.9-11--3. Endure to the end- -family may oppose you, people may hate you for Jesus' sake-. -v.12-13--What tempts us to be anxious about the end of the world---What is our motivation for enduring all things-- 1 Cor. 13-7-What are our 3 stock approaches to troubles-- Romans 12-12-How is Christ an example of enduring-- Hebrews 12-2

Everything we do - even eating and drinking - are for a purpose.-1. living for the good of ourselves and the good of neighbors. -v.23-30--2. living for the glory of God. -v.31--3. living for the salvation of others. -v.32-ch.11-1--Why do Christians do what we do---Can we love neighbors, if we don't love ourselves-- Mark 12-31-What is our one main driving purpose-- 1 Thessalonians 2-12-Who can be saved, according to Jesus-- Matthew 19-25-26

Since we belong to Christ in loyalty, we must not participate in false worship anytime, anywhere.-1. Participating leads to fellowshipping. -v.15-16-2. Participating leads to identifying. -v.17-18--3. Participating leads to provoking the Lord- -v.19-22--Why is this cup called the cup of blessing---Why is the number so important-- One bread, one body-- Eph. 4-4-6-Where does loyalty enter The Lord's Supper-- Rom 8-5-9-If we drink a demon's cup, how does God respond-- Deut. 32-15-18

Trinity Hymnal -606, Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord

In the ascension of Jesus, we learn about our King.-1. His timing. -v.1-7--2. His witnesses. -v.8--3. His plans. -v.9-11--How does it feel to have a king---When does the Lord do things-- Rom 5-6 and 2 Peter 3-9-Where must we bear witness-- Matthew 10-18-What does God have in store for us-- Jeremiah 29-11-13

God provided the church to the world in order to manifest the peace, purity, and unity that he has won for us in Christ.-1. The Basics of the Church-2. The Functions of the Church-3. The Responsibilities of the Church

Only Christ gives us spiritual life, and all idols lead to death.-1. Our forefathers show the history of Christ vs. idolatry. -v.1-6--2. Our faithful Lord helps us to avoid idolatry's traps. -v.7-12--3. We must flee idolatry, through the provided way of escape. -v.13-14--Where must we turn, throughout out lives---How did Paul apply the OT Rock that provided water-- Exodus 17-6-What has God given to us, compared to OT people-- Hebrews 1-1-2-Why do the Corinthians have greater responsibility-- Heb.11-39-40

Christ gave us the way to gain souls- adaptive witnessing.-1. loving - willing to adapt. -v.19-22--2. disciplined - able to remain the bridge from unbelievers to Christ, without compromising nor pulling away. -v.23-27--3. intentional - do it for the goal of gaining souls, including our own. -v.23--What is the common ground that we can establish with unbelievers---Your background, does it matter for witnessing-- Phil. 3-4-6-Which things have value to you--...your priorities-- 1 Tim. 4-6-10-According to this verse, do you want to be wise-- Prov. 11-30

Christ has given me what is better than my rights- a Christ-like heart that would willingly surrender my rights for others.-1. The rights are truly mine. -v.1-7--2. Spiritual rights operate the same way as other rights. -v.8-14--3. To forfeit my rights for a higher cause when needed is better than to claim my rights for my enjoyment. -v.15-18--How do we respond to the entitlements-pull of our flesh---I no longer live-- How does that help relinquish rights-- Gal. 2-20-To keep balance, what 2 concerns should we have-- Phil. 2-4-How much does the gospel cost you-- Isaiah 55-1, Rev. 22-17

Within a gospel community, Christ wants us to decide our gray areas with others in mind.-1. My viewpoint is not enough, I need yours also. -v.1-6- -2. We must all care for the tender ones. -v.7-11--3. We are all tied to Christ. -v.12-13--In what ways does the church reflect unity, not selfishness---How connected are knowing and loving-- 1 John 4-7-8 Eph. 4-15-Who is burdened by a sense of guilt-- Romans 14-23-When we hurt others, we sin vs. whom-- Mt. 18-6 25-40 1 Pet.1-4

An eternity mindset helps us to see singleness and marriage as gifts, and not as distractions from serving God. -1. In our present distress -v.26-, in our brief time in this world -v.29-, and in a world that is passing away -v.31-, our eternity mindset changes how we see--a- relationships -v.29- -b- losses -v.30- -c- happiness -v.30- -d- possessions -v.30- -d- culture -v.31- -2. A married Christian must balance devotion to spouse-family and devotion to The Lord. -v.32-35--3. As Christians approach the decision to marry, we make the best decision that we can in the Lord, and continue being devoted to the Lord and His work. -v.36-40--How does eternity inform your decision whether to marry---What is our top priority-- Matthew 6-33 and 22-30-What is the proper place of family for a Christian-- Luke 14-26-What is more important than whether you marry-- 2 Cor. 11-3

The works that Jesus does in the Father's name testify to who Jesus is.-1. The Displacement of the True Temple -2. The Success of the True Temple