Falls Presbyterian Church (OPC)

The damage from being puffed up with pride, is the sins that flow from it.-1. Do not go beyond what is written, for no person is better. -v.6--2. Do not boast, for everything we have, was received from God. -v. 7--3. Do not settle in here, for the best is yet to come. -v.8--What is the danger of pride---What is the opposite of puffing up against others-- 1 Thess. 5-11-What is the only right object of our boasting-- Jeremiah 9-23-24-How do we view the present, in light of the future-- Hebrews 2-5-9

Malachi chapters 3 and 4

PLEASE NOTE- THE VIDEO RECORDING HAD GLITCHES AND WAS UNUSABLE. WE ONLY HAVE THE AUDIO FOR THIS SERMON.-Church leaders are servants of Christ, which means Christian leaders serve Christ by serving others.-1. Leaders-servants-stewards must be faithful. -v.1-2--2. Leaders are evaluated by the Lord, not by the world or even self. -v.3-4--3. The final evaluation of leaders must await the Lord's coming. -v.5--How important is it to be clear about the one to whom we answer---To whom does the servant give account-- Luke 16-2-Who knows our motives-- Hebrews 4-12-What happens to good leaders in the final end-- Romans 2-29

When Jesus makes claims about his own sovereignty, he puts people at a decisive crossroads in terms of what to think of him.-1. The Claims -v.17-18--2. The Controversy -v.19-21-

Malachi intro, and chapters 1-2

Christ shows us the beauty of the church.-1. The wisdom in the church. -v.18-20--2. The humility in the church. -v.21--3. The wealth of gifts in the church. -v.22-23--What happens when I believe a lie I told myself---What is the difference between wise and crafty-- Job 5-13-Who can distinguish the wise from the foolish-- Psalm 94-11-When will God's people reign with Christ-- Rom 4-13

Christ gave us the gift of His Holy Spirit--1. We are the holiest place - where the Holy Spirit dwells. -v.16--2. God fiercely protects us. -v.17a--3. We are holy- -v.17b--What blessing belongs to us---What ought we to know about ourselves-- Eph. 1-13-14-When someone destroys, what is the consequence-- Leviticus 15-31-How are the temple and the Spirit similar-- Eph. 2-20-21

Jesus identifies himself as the Good Shepherd of his sheep, whose protection and love extend to us this day who are united to him by faith.-1. The Good Shepherd's Description -vs. 11- -2. The Hireling's Cowardice -vs. 12-13--3. The Good Shepherd's Flock -vs. 14-16-

Christ's Church is like a building that needs a lot of contractors to work on it.-1. Paul was a skilled master builder. -v.10--2. Christ is our foundation. -v.11--3. Christ's workers build on the Christ-foundation. -v.12-15--Why do we get to participate---What is the reason that Paul could build-- 2 Tim. 1-9-Who asks contractors to come and build-- Mt. 16-18, Gal. 1-15-Who gives rewards to whom for what-- Rev. 11-18

Zechariah chapter 1-18 -- 8-23

Christ warned us about immaturity in God's co-workers.-1. The Spiritually immature - milk-fed - fleshly - have jealousy-strife. -v.1-3--2. Over-loyalty to certain persons is a sign of immaturity. -v.4-5--3. The mature know their place, and support all glory going to God. -v.6-9--Why are some people good co-workers and others not---Who lives on milk, and what does that mean-- Hebrews 5-11-14-If we chase celebrity Christians, what does it show-- 1 Peter 2-1-5-What must you do to be the greatest in the kingdom-- Luke 22-26

Christ has given us His Spirit so that we know and understand His thoughts, His wisdom and His mind--1. Our access to the thoughts of God. -v.11-12--2. Our ability to know spiritual wisdom. -v.13-15--3. Our incredible gift - the mind of Christ- -v.16--Who are spiritual persons, and who are not---Why are God's thoughts different than ours-- Isaiah 55-8-Who sent the Holy Spirit-- John 15-26, Acts 2-33-How do we gain from the mind of Christ-- Phil. 2-5

intro, and chapter 1.

As Christ completes us into true maturity in which we lack nothing, He grants us the essential gift of wisdom.-1. Not the wisdom of human ingenuity, which is not wisdom at all. -v.6--2. Rather, we receive the true wisdom of God, that was formerly secret. -v.7-8--3. The Spirit reveals this wisdom to us. -v.9-10--What is true wisdom, and what is it not---What is the Christian's goal-- Colossians 1-28-What will happen to our bodies someday-- Philippians 3-21-Who gives life and blessing-- Can we just grab some-- John 6-63

Our faith is in the power of God, through Christ crucified.-1. Paul's proclaiming. -v.1-2--2. Paul's presence. -v.3-4--3. Paul's purpose. -v.5-6--How should we think about preaching---What was Paul's content for his speaking-- Galatians 6-14-Why would Paul be fearful and trembling-- Ephesians 6-5-Upon what is our faith built-- Matthew 7-24-27

overview, intro, chapters 1 and 2.

See your calling- understand the deep lesson and remember it.-1. See that we were nobodies, with nothing to offer God. -v.26--2. See that inexplicably, we were the ones called by God. -v.27-28--3. See no room for boasting- all glory to God alone. -v.29-31--Why us - do we think that we bring something to the table---Does your background make you desirable to God-- Eph. 2-1-10-Why were we called by God-- 1 Thessalonians 1-4-From where does your righteousness come-- Philippians 3-9