LIVING UNDER GRACE Grace: The Truth that Transforms - Part 16 of 36 Romans 6:14 Rick Warren In our last study we looked at the first part of this verse and what it meant to live "under the Law". Now we look at the meaning of "living under grace". I. THE MEANING OF "GRACE" DEFINITIONS: Characteristics…

A person must pay the ultimate price to follow Jesus Christ

Title: Victoriously Living Over the Flesh Theme: Mortifying the Flesh “Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. Ro 8:13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the…

Joy, peace and happiness result from following Jesus Christ, together with the hope of being like him and with him in heaven. This is anticipated in the OT, which stresses the importance of obedience to the Lord.

Text: Colossians 2:1-7 Title: Paul’s Concern for the Church Theme of the book of Colossians: Jesus Christ: The preeminent and all-sufficient Savior Theme of Text: Don’t be deceived by false teachers, Christ should be the center of your life! Proposition: Make Christ the center of your life! Introduction…

The call of God and service

Text: John 8:31-32; 13:33-34; 15:7-8 Thesis: To note that a true disciple of Christ is one who continually lives according to Words of Jesus. Introduction: (1) We are to be disciples of Christ. (a) A disciple is “one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another” (Webster’s). (b) The…

Living Under Grace 14 Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace. What does it mean to live by Grace? What are the benefits of Grace? What are the misunderstandings? What is the meaning of Grace? Grace is…

God's will is that we grow in Christ by learning to live according to His Word.

The process by which believers are conformed to the likeness of Jesus Christ, especially in relation to obedience to and trust in God. Through the Holy Spirit, God refashions believers in the image of his Son, who is set before them as a model of the form of the redeemed life.

Can God Really Meet your Needs 1 Kings 17:1-24 EBC 8/09/09 There is a common element that unites all the people of the world- we all have needs. Whether rich or poor we all have needs. Maybe some have a material need, while others have an emotional need. What do we do when a need arises- and we see no…

Introduction How many of you have ever gone through the ordeal of teaching your teenage child how to drive? It’s nerve wracking isn’t it? Well, let’s be clear about it… it’s not only nerve wracking for the parent, it’s nerve wracking for the teen as well. [am I right?] I can recall being scared to death…

Introduction The Book of Colossians is relevant to study before and after the Easter season because it provides one of the fullest expressions of the the deity and supremacy of Christ. It sets forth Jesus Christ as the image of the invisible God, the Creator and Sustainer of the Universe. The crucifixion,…

The believer’s understanding and experience of Jesus Christ, which arises from a personal relationship established through faith.

Knowing God has a transforming effect on a person spiritually and morally and makes that person bold in actions for God. Not knowing God in the present will result in dissatisfaction and degeneration into wickedness and in the future will bring eternal alienation from him.

The Perfect Law Of Liberty[1] INTRODUCTION: 1. Read Text: James 2:8-13. 2. Regarding text: (1) James is saying, “There is not one thing wrong with fulfilling the “royal law” (i.e. love your neighbor…), in fact it is a good thing, BUT if you are in the process showing favoritism (respect the rich, disregard…

SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY[1] (1 Cor. 3:1-9) INTRODUCTION: 1. Read the text: (1 Cor. 3:1-9). 2. Regarding the text: (1) Paul, in this chapter, is on familiar ground with the Corinthian church. (2) Paul reprimands them for their pride in philosophy and vain wisdom. (3) In fact Paul affirms that they are under…

Introduction: Before we get to far into todays message lets first start with the definition of what disciple and/or discipleship means. Define - Disciple is one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another. Disciple fundamentally can mean - “a follower, or someone who is a learner” A…

Introducción ¿Cuántos de ustedes han pasado por la terrible experiencia de enseñarle a conducir a su hijo adolescente? Es estresante, ¿no es así? Bueno, seamos claros al respecto ... no es solo una angustia para los padres, sino también una angustia para los adolescentes. Recuerdo que me sentí muerto…

Jesus talked about three costly sacrifices of discipleship in this passage. Let's look at what they are.

Prepare Your Minds for Action 1 Peter 1:13-22 Bible Reading before lesson – 1 Peter 1:3-12 INTRODUCTION A. Peter wrote those words to encourage the Christians of his time B. They were facing terrible persecutions and trial C. Would they deny their beliefs in order to avoid persecution? D. Told them –…

Behold the Power of Your God! Eph 1:19-23 Andy Woodfield, HCC, 6-10-2007 I have titled this mornings message “Behold the power of Your God! In 1 Cor 1:18 Paul says " For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." How can this…

Fortifying Your Mind Phil. 4:4-8 EBC 1/13/08 The mind is the seat of the intellect, the will and the emotions. It is where we think, feel and decide. It is also the place where all of the conflicts we face in this life begin! You see, the mind is the ultimate battlefield of life. The Lord, the flesh…

Holiness An Introduction I. Introduction: The Christian life should be one characterized by holiness. A. A common perception of holiness. 1. “For many people, the word, if it conveys anything at all, revives memories of stained glass windows depicting pale and unhealthy-looking faces with bones clearly…