Walking With God

Genesis 37

1. Walking with God requires humility (Genesis 37:1-11)

2. Sin destroys (Genesis 37:12-36)

3. Yet the gospel is greater than sin

PRAY: Strategically

Matthew 28:18-20

1. Jesus’ authority assures our praying (Matthew 28:18)

2. Pray to make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)

3. Pray God’s presence (Matthew 28:20)

PRAY: Y is for Yield

John 15:1-11

1. Yield by prioritizing correctly (John 15:1-3)

2. Yield by abiding in Jesus (John 15:4-10)

3. Yield for joy (John 15:11)

PRAY: A is for Ask

Matthew 7:7-11; Colossians 1:9-12

1. Ask God (Matthew 7:7-11)

2. How and for what should we ask? (Colossians 1:9-12)

PRAY: R is for Repent

Jonah 1-2

1. Sin is disobedience (Jonah 1:1-10)

2. Confession calls on the Lord (Jonah 2:1)

3. Confession is honest (Jonah 2:2-4)

4. Confession looks to God (Jonah 2:5-8)

5. Confession leads to repentance (Jonah 2:9)

PRAY: P is for Praise

Psalm 103

1. Praise God Intentionally (Psalm 103)

2. God is worthy of the worship of the world (Psalm 103:22)

Praying Properly

Luke 11:1-13

1. Lord teach us how to pray (Luke 11:1-4)

2. A friend in need (Luke 11:5-8)

3. Ask, seek, and knock (Luke 11:9-10)

4. The love of our Father to his children (Luke 11:10-13)

Qualities of Effective Prayer

1. Prayer should be with confident faith

2. Prayer should be with humble simplicity

3. Prayer should be specific but in accord with God's will

PRAY: P is for Praise

Exodus 15

1. Praise God for what He accomplished (Exodus 15:1-10, 19-21)

2. Praise God for Whom He is (Exodus 15:11-18)

3. Praise God beyond the moment (Exodus 15:22-16:3)

Answering God’s Call

Romans 10:14-15

When You're Doing Right, But Everything Is Wrong

Psalm 44

1. Remember God's work (Psalm 44:1-8)

2. Suffering for doing right (Psalm 44:9-22)

3. Confidently call on God (Psalm 44:23-26)

10 Year Celebration

Isaiah 40:9

1. God is our hope

2. Be seen

3. Speak out boldly

4. Jesus is Lord

Gospel

Philippians 4:2-23

1. Strive for the gospel (Philippians 4:2-3)

2. Rest in the gospel (Philippians 4:4-9)

3. Be content in the gospel (Philippians 4:10-13)

4. Give because of the gospel (Philippians 4:14-20)

5. Celebrate the growth of the gospel (Philippians 4:21-23)

Run to Joy

Philippians 3:12-4:1

1. Press forward (Philippians 3:12-16)

2. Imitate the right examples (Philippians 3:17-21)

3. Stand firm in the Lord (Philippians 4:1)

Righteousness Through Christ

Philippians 3:1- 11

1. “Put no confidence in the flesh” (Philippians 3:1-7)

2. Jesus first (Philippians 3:8)

3. Righteousness is from God (Philippians 3:9-10)

4. Through the gospel we attain the resurrection (Philippians 3:11)

Character

Philippians 2:19-30

Character that results from gospel commitment:

1. Keeps Jesus First (Philippians 2:19-21)

2. Is faithful and loyal (Philippians 2:22)

3. Diligently works for the kingdom (Philippians 2:25)

4. Trusts God’s Mercy (Philippians 2:26-30)

5. Honors those so faithful (Philippians 2:29)

Imitate Christ's Humility

Philippians 2:1- 18

Proposition: You have the mind of Christ now live the mind of Christ in a life characterized by humility.

1. Imitating Christ in His humility involves thinking of others ahead of ourselves.

2. Imitating Christ in HIs humility is linked to loving obedience.

3. Imitating Christ in HIs humility is nurtured by worship.

4. Imitating Christ in HIs humility is sustained by a life-long commitment to grow in Christ.

Philippians 1

Philippians 1:3-30

1. Live for the glory and praise of God (Philippians 1:3-11)

2. Endure for the gospel of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:12-30)

Intro to Philippians

Philippians 1:1-2

1. Jesus calls His servants and His people (Philippians 1:1)

2. Build on a foundation of joy and peace (Philippians 1:2)

The King & His Cross

Luke 24:1-12

1. What happened? (Luke 24:1-4)

2. What happened. (Luke 24:5-7)

3. What response? (Luke 24:8-12)