Jude 24-25, Our Confidence to Fight for Truth Must Rest in God's Powerful Work Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Jude: Fighting for the Truth
Text: Jude 24-25
Theme: Our Confidence to Fight for Truth Must Rest in God's Powerful Work Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Because God is able...

One: ...we are kept by steadfast love.

Two: ...we will be perfected by Divine promise.

Three: ...we are treasured for great joy.

Four: ...we should be focused on matchless glory.

Five: ...we are governed by sovereign lordship.

Now to him who is able...be glory... ~ Jude 24-25

1 Thessalonians & 2 Thessalonians

Steve Beckerle, Matt Hargrave

Speaker: Steve Beckerle, Matt Hargrave
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians

Jude 22-23

Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Jude: Fighting for the Truth
Text: Jude 22-23
Theme: You Must Fight for the Truth of the Gospel with the Mercy of the Gospel.

Ephesians & Philippians

Carson Buchannan, Randy Maglinger

Speaker: Carson Buchannan, Randy Maglinger
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Ephesians & Philippians

Jude 17-21, Strategies of Fighting for the Truth

Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Jude: Fighting for the Truth
Text: Jude 17-21
Theme: Strategies of Fighting for the Truth

One: Remember your mission to stand against error.

• Strategy #1: Know that you live in a world that opposes God.
• Strategy #2: Know that you belong to the God that overcomes the world.

Two: Anchor your confidence to God's love.

• Strategy #3: Grow in your understanding of Bible doctrine.
• Strategy #4: Depend on the Spirit as you pray.
• Strategy #5: Anticipate the fullness of salvation's promise.

Keep yourself in the love of God ~ Jude 21

Galatians & Colossians

Paul Tucker, Kirk Chestnut

Speaker: Paul Tucker, Kirk Chestnut
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Galatians, Colossians

Psalm 90

Ron Webber

Speaker: Ron Webber
Text: Psalm 90

Consider the Things God Has Done

Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Consider the Things God Has Done

Jude 8-16, False teaching leads to moral bankruptcy

Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Jude: Fighting for the Truth
Text: Jude 8-16
Theme: False teaching leads to moral bankruptcy

Acts & Romans

Joshua Renander, Clark McClurg

Speaker: Joshua Renander, Clark McClurg
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Acts & Romans

Jude 5-7, Rejecting God's Truth Has Always Been a Bad Idea

Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Jude: Fighting for the Truth
Text: Jude 5-7
Theme: Rejecting God's Truth Has Always Been a Bad Idea

One: Events from History

• The unbelief of the nation of Israel
• The pride of the angels of heaven
• The sensuality of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah

Two: Common Factors from the Events From History

• Rejection of God's truth
• Rebellion against God's way
• Ruin by God's judgement

Three: Lessons to Learn from the Events of History

• Be warned by shipwrecks of the past.
• Be steadfast in your commitment to truth.
• Be thinking about applying to truth to life.
• Be confident in God's victory over sin and error.

Now I want to remind you, although you once fully knew it... ~ Jude 5

Luke & John

Matt Hargrave, Adam Godshall

Speaker: Matt Hargrave, Adam Godshall
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Luke, John
Theme: Luke & John

Jude 4, You Must be Committed to Fight for the Truth...and Here's Why

Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Jude: Fighting for the Truth
Text: Jude 4
Theme: You Must be Committed to Fight for the Truth...and Here's Why:

One: ...because error may be subtle, but it is always significant.

Two: ...because acknowledging God is the battle line.

• Is the truth of God the substance of our doctrine?
• Is the truth of God the standard of our lifestyle?

Three: ...because grace is often distorted to license.

• Love is distorted into acceptance.
• Forgiveness is distorted into indulgence.

Four: ...because many deny the lordship of Jesus.

• Jesus is the sovereign God.
• Jesus is the risen Christ.

...contend for the faith...for certain people...pervert the grace of God ~ Jude 3-4

The New Covenant Overview & Matthew

Adam Godshall, Randy Maglinger

Speaker: Adam Godshall, Randy Maglinger
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Hebrews 7-8, Matthew
Theme: The New Covenant Overview & Matthew

Matthew 14:22-33, Is God enough?

Allan Heney

Speaker: Allan Heney
Text: Matthew 14:22-33
Theme: Is God enough?

One: A life of obedience to God will involve storms.

• God, in His providence, will compel His children into storms.
• God is doing this for a purpose.

Two: God in His steadfast love promises His presence in the storm.

• God will come to us in our time of need.
• In the midst of the storm, God reveals Himself to us.
• God guides us through the storm.

Three: God's character provides a certain hope.

• I am the bread of life - John 6:35
• I am the Light of the world - John 8:12
• I am the Door - John 10:7,9
• I am the good shepherd - John 10:11,14
• I am the resurrection and the life - John 11:25
• I am the way, the truth and the life - John 14:6
• I am the vine - John 15:1,5

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid." ~ Matthew 14:27

Malachi & Mark

Steve Beckerle, Dennis Clemons

Speaker: Steve Beckerle, Dennis Clemons
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Malachi, Mark
Theme: Malachi & Mark

Jude 3, You Must be Committed to the Fight

Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Jude: Fighting for the Truth
Text: Jude 3
Theme: You Must be Committed to the Fight

Four Resolutions for the Fight for Truth

One: Because I am loved by God, I should risk being hated by the world.

Two: Because I have been saved, I should be motivated by gospel joy.

Three: Because I am a steward of God's truth, I should defend and promote it.

• Contend = to agonize for
• The faith = the collection of doctrine that reveals God and His salvation in Jesus the Son.

Four: Because I am tempted by ease, I should be stirred by the challenge to fight.

...contend for the faith... ~ Jude 3

Haggai & Zechariah

Daniel Moorehead, Clark McClurg

Speaker: Daniel Moorehead, Clark McClurg
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Haggai, Zechariah
Theme: Haggai & Zechariah

Your Standing in Christ is the Basis for Your Fighting for Truth

Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Jude: Fighting for the Truth
Text: Jude 1-2
Theme: Your Standing in Christ is the Basis for Your Fighting for Truth

One: What description of a fighter is given?

• Understands the submission to Christ's Lordship
• Understands the advance of Christ's church
• Understands the wonder of God's salvation

Two: What seems missing from the definition of a fighter?

• Fiery boldness, skilled speaking, superior intellect, engaging personality
• Your call to fight flows from your standing in Christ, not your skill set

Three: Why are mercy, peace, and love multiplied to a fighter?

• To know how good God is
• To show how good God is

Conclusion:

• Stop making excuses for your fear.
• Celebrate what God has done for you.
• Believe that mercy, peace, and love empower you and your message.

...to those who are called, beloved...and kept... ~ Jude 1

Habakkuk & Zephaniah

Adam Godshall, Dennis Clemons

Speaker: Adam Godshall, Dennis Clemons
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview
Text: Habakkuk, Zephaniah
Theme: Habakkuk & Zephaniah