Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
Theme: Jesus is Glorified as Savior and Lord
One: ...the past testimony of the church.
- Do not be bashful about our legacy of truth.
- Speak boldly.
Two: ...the future hope of the church.
- Do not be bullied by evil in the world.
- Endure courageously.
Three: ...the present duty of the church.
- Do not be discouraged in the struggle with sin.
- Grow spiritually.
Four: ...the eternal reward of the church.
- Do not be forgetful of your glory to come.
- We will celebrate joyfully.
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians
Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
Theme: The promise of Christ's future coming should influence the faithfulness of our present praying.
One: Pray
- Our prayer should be Constant
- Our prayer should be Caring
Two: Pray with Biblically-defined Purpose
- That we would be Conformed to the character of Christ
- That we would be Bold in the pursuit of goodness
- That we would do what we are called to do in his Power
Three: Pray for the glory of Jesus Christ
- His Sovereign glory; He is Lord
- His Saving glory; He is Savior
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4
Theme: God Will Make All Things Right in the End
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4
Theme: Keep Growing - For the Good Of Others and For the Glory Of God
One: Keep growing - for the good of others.
- Model a robust confidence in God
- Model a robust love for others
- Model a robust endurance in hardships
Two: Keep growing - for the glory of God.
- Faithfulness is worthy of recognition.
- Faithfulness is rooted in grace.
- Faithfulness is cause for praise.
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians
Text: Overview of 1 Thessalonians
Theme: The gospel will keep working until Jesus comes again.
One: Hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ = the purpose, Church, and coming of Jesus.
Two: Hope in the purpose of Jesus Christ.
- To imitate God; 1:6
- To walk worthy; 2:12
- To abound in love; 3:12
- To be holy; 3:3,7
- To be alert; 5:6
Three: Hope in the Church of Jesus Christ.
Four: Hope in the coming of Jesus Christ.
- Jesus is coming back to earth.
- Until then, believe that the gospel is still turning the world upside-down.
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Forgiveness
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Forgiveness Q & A
One: How do I deal with large offenses where forgiveness is never requested?
- Leave it to God - Romans 12
Two: What if the offender is dead?
- No one escapes the justice of God. Psalm 58:10-11
Three: What do I do with someone who takes advantage of my obligation to forgive?
- Expect fruits in keeping with repentance; Luke 3:8
Four: Is God's forgiveness the same in the OT as it is in the NT?
- Yes. Forgiveness is always granted on the basis of God's promise of the work of Christ.
Five: How should I respond when someone says, "I need to forgive myself"?
- Steer the focus to understanding how God forgives us in Christ.
Conclusions:
- Be ready to forgive. Psalm 86:5
- Trust your God.
a. To do good to you.
b. To make all things right.
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Forgiveness
Text: Romans 12:14-21
Theme: In all the offenses we suffer, bitterness is avoidable
One: Keep your promise.
- Forgiveness = I graciously promise to release from moral liablility the repentant offender for reconciliation.
- The 3-fold promise.
- I will not recall this offense to you.
- I will not recall this offense to others.
- I will not recall this offense to myself.
Two: Don't seek revenge.
- Do not repay eveil for evil.
- Do not avenge yourself.
- Do not be overcome by evil.
Three: Love your enemies.
- Maintain honor.
- Seek peace.
- Be kind.
Four: Trust your God...
- ...to care for you.
- ...to judge your enemies.
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Forgiveness
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:19
Theme: Justice is Essential to Understanding Forgiveness
One: Justice reflects the character of God.
- Our reflection of God's justice is marred by sin.
- God's revelation of justice is revealed in Scripture.
Two: Justice demands more than the common appology.
- Apologies wander through feelings.
- Justice addresses the offense.
- Forgiveness accomplishes reconciliation.
Three: Justice allows for continuing consequences.
- Forgiveness does not necessarily remove consequences.
- Consequences do not necessarily communicate continued displeasure.
Four: Justice reveals the sufficiency of Christ.
- To reveal the true image of God's justice and mercy.
- To address our offense and reconcile us to God.
- To remove eternal consequences and give grace for present sorrow.
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Forgiveness
Text: Matthew 18:21-35
Theme: A Spirit-Filled, Word-Informed Believer Can Rightly Reckon With Forgiveness Withheld.
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Forgiveness
Text: Matthew 18:21-35
Theme: You Must Forgive Much Because You Have Been Forgiven Much More.
One: Do I underestimate the mercy of God's forgiveness?
Two: Do I overestimate the debt of my brother?
Three: Do I underestimate the warning of NOT forgiveing?
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Forgiveness
Text: Luke 23:34; Hebrews 10:11-18
Theme: As believers, we stand forgiven at the cross
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Forgiveness
Text: Ephesians 4:32
Theme: You Must Forgive Others as God Forgave You.
One: The Word Meanings of Forgiveness
- To release
- To grace
Two: The Divine Example of Forgiveness
- God graces us with the perfect righteousness of Christ
- God graces us wiht the substitutionary death of Christ
- God graces us with the everlasting life of Christ
Three: The Five Elements of Forgiveness
- God's forgiveness is marked by grace.
- God's forgiveness is marked by promise.
- God's forgiveness is marked by release.
- God's forgiveness is marked by condition.
- God's forgiveness is marked by reconciliation.
Four: The Working Definition of Forgiveness
- God graciously1 promises2 to release from moral liability3 the repentent sinner4 for reconciliation5.
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 50
Theme: You must resist the invasive corruption of unforgiveness.
One: Unforgiveness indulges in the opportunity for angry revenge.
Two: Unforgiveness perpetuates distrust and fear.
Three: Unforgiveness userps the place of God as judge.
Four: Unforgiveness focuses excessive attention on the offense.
Five: Unforgiveness forgets the truth of God's sovereign benevolent purposes.
Six: Unforgiveness fails to repay evil with good.
Seven: Unforgiveness cripples faith in God's promises.
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 47-49
Theme: Commit to using words that are true and edifying
One: Words of covenant faithfulness
Two: Words of wise warning
Three: Words of kingdom authority
Four: Words of sanctification progress
Five: Words of God's character
Six: Words of simple faith
Seven: Words of personal worship
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 46-47
Theme: Be Assured of God's Faithfulness to You
The Story: Jacob experiences God's faithfulness...
- ...to reherse the covenant.
- ...to preserve his family.
- ...to reunite with Joseph.
- ...to endure the famine.
Applications: Be assured of God's faithfulness to you...
- ...through the promises of His Word.
- ...through the evidence of covenant family.
- ...through the glimpses of restoration.
- ...through the kindness of unbelievers.
- ...through the wisdom of stewardship.
Speaker: Dennis Clemons
Series: Mark 3:7-35
Text: Mark 3:7-35
Theme: Opinions Vary (Part 2): Your Verdict about Jesus will Seal the Fate of Your Soul.
One: The demons shrieked with terror - Knowledge in opposition to the truth
Two: The apostles became his companions - Growing but incomplete knowledge of the truth
Three: His family misunderstood him - Confused misunderstanding of the truth
Four: The scribes slandered him - malicious indifference to the truth
Five: Disciples called him brother, Savior, and Lord - Love of the truth in humility and obedience
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 45
Theme: The Anchor of Forgiveness is your Confidence in God's Good Plan
The Story:
- Joseph reveals his identity.
- Joseph points to God's sovereignty
- Joseph demonstrates his sincerity
- Pharoah insists on generosity
- Jacob stunned by reality
Applications:
- Forgiveness does not ignore the offence
- Forgiveness addresses guilt with grace
- Forgiveness focuses on God's purpose
- Forgiveness calls for the fruit of repentence
Speaker: Adam Godshall
Text: Various Passages
Theme: God Often Speaks of Mountains to Help Us Understand the Truth He Wants Us to Know
One: ...the wonder of creation.
Two: ...the evidence of majesty.
Three: ...the warning of judgement.
Four: ...the promise of salvation.
Five: ...the illustration of faithfulness.
Six: ...the hope of refuge.
Seven: ...the call to faith.
Speaker: Dennis Clemons
Series: The Gospel of Mark
Text: Mark: 3:7-35
Theme: Opinions Vary: Your verdict about Jesus will seal the fate of your soul.