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Because Christ Has Given Us Everything We Need for Godly Living, We Must Pursue Godly Living.

Speaker: Adam Godhsall
Series: 2 Peter
Text: 2 Peter 1:5-11
Theme: Because Christ Has Given Us Everything We Need for Godly Living, We Must Pursue Godly Living.

One: The Pursuit Itself

  • Diligent effort: commanded and enabled
  • In sanctification, we cooperate by God's grace with his purpose to conform us to the character of Jesus.

Two: The Pursuit of Godly Living

  • A constant pursuit of...
  • Faith → virtue → knowledge → self-control → steadfastness → godliness → brotherly affection → love

Three: The Benefits of Pursuing Godly Living

  • The accomplishment of God's purpose
  • The acknowledgement of saving grace
  • The assurance of full sanctification
  • The anticipation of eternal acceptance

For if these qualities are yours... ~ 2 Peter 1:8

In Christ, We Have All We Need to Live the Christian Life

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Peter
Text: 2 Peter 1:3-4
Theme: In Christ, We Have All We Need to Live the Christian Life

One: God gives everything necessary for life and godliness...

  • Salvation - repentance and faith for a rescue from sin and to _
  • Sanctification - God's continued work of transforming us to the character of Jesus

Two: ...through the knowledge of Christ...

Three: ...as known through the promises...

Four: ...so that we can be holy in sinful world.

Conclusion

  • Believe that you lack nothing.
  • Pursue knowing Christ.
  • Rehearse the promises.
  • Choose to do right.

All things that pertain to life and godliness ~ 2 Peter 1:3

You should know the story of the Bible Part 4

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Luke 24:27
Theme: You should know the story of the Bible Part 4

The New Testament (Covenant)

One: The Gospels: the introduction of the person and work of Jesus Christ

Two: Acts: the proclamation of the person and work of Jesus Christ

Three: The Epistles: The explanation of the person and work of Jesus Christ

Four: Revelation: the consummation of the person and work of Jesus Christ

Conclusion

  • The OT is the anticipation of Christ.
  • The NT is the manifestation of Christ.
  • The Bible is the story of God's purpose in Christ.

For all the promises of God find their "Yes" in Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20

You Should Know the Story of the Bible: Part 3

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Luke 24:27
Theme: You Should Know the Story of the Bible: Part 3

The Books of Prophecy

One: The Content

  • Preaching
  • Prediction

Two: The Issue = Loyalty

  • To God
  • To the covenant

Three: The Function = to prepare us for a perfect prophet with a perfect message.

Conclusion

  • Overall, the Old Testament is anticipation.
  • The Old Testament is the anticipation of the person and work of Jesus Christ.

For all the promises of God find their "Yes" in Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20

You should know the story of the Bible

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Luke 24:27
Theme: Part 1 - You should know the story of the Bible

One: The content of the Books of the Law

  • Law
  • Sacrifices

Two: The issue of the Books of the Law

  • Holiness
  • God is Holy and man is sinful.

Three: The function of the Books of the Law

  • To prepare us for a perfect priest with a perfect sacrifice.
  • To create a longing for a better covenant.

For all the promises of God fine their "Yes" in Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20

Choosing Wisely Is Not Always Easy, but It Is Possible

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Christmas
Text: Matthew 1:18-25
Theme: Choosing Wisely Is Not Always Easy, but It Is Possible

One: This troubled life is marked by difficult decisions.

Two: Our righteousness is revealed, exercised, and honed in the valley of decision.

Three: We are not without light for our path.

Four: God is always at work in our distress for our good and for his glory.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

and do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make straight your paths.

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~ Proverbs 3:5-6

Wisdom Calls for a Life of Worship

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Christmas
Text: Matthew 1:1-12
Theme: Wisdom Calls for a Life of Worship

One: A life of worship begins with revelation from God.

Two: A life of worship is sustained by desire for God.

Three: A life of worship is marked by humility.

Four: A life of worship is expressed by giving to God.

Five: A life of worship is expressed by giving to God.

We have come to worship him ~ Matthew 2:2

You Can Live in Christmas-Promised Peace

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18
Theme: You Can Live in Christmas-Promised Peace

One: God-sourced peace

Two: Circumstance-transcending peace

Three: Relationally-experienced peace

Four: Truth-anchored peace

Five: Grace-enabled peace

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:16