THE WORD OF SALVATION
THE WORD OF SALVATIONThe Last Words Of Jesus—Part 3 of 5Mark 15.31-36 Mark 10.45 “… the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (csb) Mark 15.25 “… it was the third hour when they crucified him.” (esv) v. 34 “… Jesus cried with a loud voice …’My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’” (esv) John 16.32 “… you will be scattered … and…
THE WORD OF DELIVERANCE
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THE WORD OF FORGIVENESS
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WHY WE’RE PROUD OF JESUS
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IN PURSUIT OF BETTER PRAYERS AND PLANS
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GOD’S WORK IN THE WORLD
GOD’S WORK IN THE WORLDRomans: A Global Gospel – Part 1 of 3Romans 1.1-7 THE WORK OF GOD IS REVEALED BY … THE Servants HE Calls v. 5 “Through him we have received grace and apostleship …” (csb) v. 1 “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God …” (esv) THE Good News HE Gives THAT … * JESUS ACHIEVED Perfect Obedience vv.2–3 “… the gospel he promised beforehand through…
GOD’S POWER FOR THE CAUSE OF LIFE
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WE NEED DIVINE LIGHT
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THE BIBLE DOESN’T STUTTER
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WE HAVE WHAT WE NEED
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LIGHT SHINING IN A DARK PLACE
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JESUS’ MISSION AND OUR MISSION
JESUS’ MISSION AND OUR MISSION Matthew 4.23-25 New Year’s Day 2023 Acts 1.3 “He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.” (esv) OUR MISSION IS TO BE A PEOPLE WHO KNOW … THE Truth OF God v. 23a “Now Jesus began … teaching in their synagogues …” (csb) THE Gospel OF THE Kingdom v. 23a “Now Jesus began … preaching the good news…