Living Hope – 1 Peter 1:3-5What is our living hope? What is the basis for our living hope? How does our living hope impact our lives now? -What is our hope? Why does v3 call it a living hope?-What is the basis for our hope? How does this give you confidence in its certainty?-How does having hope give us an opportunity to point others to Jesus? (see…

Promote and Protect the GospelCall of the Church – v15c Confession of the Church – v16 -In what ways can the members of AGC promote the Gospel?-How can AGC protect the Gospel? What are the greatest dangers to the Gospel today? -What is the value of shared confessions for God's people? What, if any, danger is found in their use?-What is the signific…

Baptism ServiceBy Jathan Newton

By Jathan Newton

We are the Household of God – 1 Timothy 3:14-15a -What did God do to make you a child of God? What privileges are yours as a child of God?-How does understanding the church is the household of God affect your commitment to Abounding Grace Church?-How should being a member of the household of God impact our behavior toward God? Toward each other? An…

1 Timothy 3:8-13By Jathan Newton

Title: News That Matters Text: Book of Romans (Survey) Intro: The Value of God's Word Psalm 19:9-10 Proverbs 23:23 Key Passages: Rom. 1:16-17 God Reveals His righterousness in the Gospel Three Dynamics: Knowing, Growing & Doing Rom. 5:1 God's Righteousness as a benefit of your faith Rom. 6:11 God's Righteousness as it impacts your perspective Rom. …

Centered, Secure, & Satisfied – Psalm 16Our lives are…-How does David demonstrate that his life is centered on the Lord? What choices should you make on a typical day to show your life is centered on the Lord?-Why is our relationship with the Lord secure? What difference should that security make in your life?-Where do you look to for satisfaction?…

Perfection is Coming– Revelation 21:1-8 -What will be different and better about the New Heaven and the New Earth? How will it be a reversing of the curse?-What examples in the Bible do we see of God desiring to dwell with His people? How will this reach its culmination in the New Heaven and New Earth?-How does the guarantee of this coming perfecti…

The Importance of Qualified Deacons - 1 Timothy 3:8-13The Role of Deacons – Deacons assist the elders by facilitating the care for the needs of the church. Their service ensures needs do not go unmet, preserves the unity of the church, and enables elders to focus on the ministry of the Word and prayer in shepherding the flock.The Qualifications of …

The Church Needs Biblically Qualified Elders - 1 Timothy 3:1-7Knowing these qualifications will equip you to:-Evaluate current/prospective elders-Pray for current/prospective elders-Raise up future elders-Strive for personal growth in godliness -Why is desire to serve as an elder a good starting point, but not enough in itself to serve as an elder?…

Glorifying God by Embracing His Design1 Timothy 2:11-15By Jathan Newton

Glorifying God in our Corporate GatheringsFoundational values for all God's people as we gather:-Desiring to see God glorified-Holiness with self-control-Considerate of the needs of othersGender specific applications: Men: Women: -What kind of heart preparation should one do before coming to worship? Why?-Why is it vital to bathe the services and m…

Ephesians 4:15-16 The Growth of the ChurchBy Jathan Newton

Ephesians 4:11-14 – The Growth of the Church1) The Process of Growth – vv11-12 2) The Final Goal of Growth – v13 3) The Result of Growth – v14 -Where did the church's initial life come from? How does Christ provide for the church's ongoing growth?-Who does the work of ministry? What does the work of ministry involve? How is one prepared to serve th…

Purpose for Each Day – Gen 1:26/1 Cor 6:20,10:31/Ps 16:11 -What does it mean to glorify God? While all creation declares God's glory, how are humans especially able to glorify God?-What does it look like to enjoy God? What is the connection between glorifying God and enjoying Him forever?-How does the Gospel enable us to glorify God and enjoy Him f…

You Need God's Word to Survive and ThriveDeuteronomy 8:3By Jathan Newton

Lord of All - Philippians 2:9-11By Jathan Newton

Consider Christ's Humility - Philippians 2:3-8 -What changes did God the Son experience by becoming man?-How did the incarnation affect the Son's relationship with God the Father? What was their relationship like while Jesus suffered on the cross?-Why did Jesus subject Himself to the humiliation of the incarnation and crucifixion? How does this ser…

The Glory of Christ in His Sacrifice 1 Timothy 2:5-7 Reasons to pray for all kinds of people to be saved (embrace the gospel):1) Glory of God (v2b) – Praying this way sanctifies the Church.2) Pleasure of God (v3) – Praying this way pleases God.3) Desire of God (v4) – God's heart and plan is to save all kinds of people.4) Death of Christ (v5-6) – Pr…

Call to Worship – Psalm 100Scripture Reading – 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5Sermon – Pray for people everywhere to be saved – 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Result – ____________· · · Reason ____________ -How does the command of prayer "for all people" challenge the way we normally pray?-In what way would our corporate worship be transformed if we focused on pleasing …

By Jathan Newton

Fight the Good Fight – 1 Timothy 1:18-201) Marching Orders = 2) Resources = 3) Practice = 4) Motivation = -What does the imagery of combat bring to the understanding of ministry and the Christian life?-What choices and/or actions are involved when a person rejects a good conscience?-What does it mean to hand someone over to Satan? How does church d…

Embracing a Biblical Perspective of Spiritual LeadersI Corinthians 4:1-7 – Tom Madon – Living Word Fellowship Instead of giving their foremost allegiance to Jesus Christ, many in the church in Corinth were elevating their favorite teacher and leader beyond what God intended. Paul's corrective words provide Christians with a Biblical understanding o…

By Jathan Newton

By Jathan Newton

Using the OT Law – 1 Timothy 1:8-11· Goal of biblical teaching –· False teacher's wrong use of the OT law –· Right use of the OT law – vv8-111) 2) 3) -Even though Christians are no longer under the OT law, how does it continue to be profitable for Christians under the New Covenant?-What does the OT law reveal about God? What does it reveal about ma…

Recognizing & Rejecting False Teaching – 1 Timothy 1:3-71) The forbidding of false teaching – vv3-4a 2) The fruit of false teaching – v4b 3) The goal of biblical teaching – v5 4) The traits of false teachers – vv6-7 -How does the temptation to useless speculation confront the contemporary church today?-Why is love the proper outcome by which teachi…

By Jathan Newton

By J Pierce- AGC

Follow Godly Examples1 Thessalonians 1:2-10; Philippians 3:17By Jathan Newton

God's Good Purposes & Gracious Provision1) – vv13-17 2) – vv18-22 3) – John 3:16-18 -What parallels do you see between God's provision for Naomi, Israel, and the world?-What is God's grand plan for history? Will anything thwart him from accomplishing his purposes?-Christian, what is God's ultimate plan for you? What all might God use to accomplish …

The Love and Sacrifice of Redemption – Ruth 4:1-12- vv1-2 - vv3-4 - vv5-6 - vv7-10 - vv11-12Application: -What qualities does Boaz demonstrate in this passage?-Why did the closest relative choose not to redeem the land and Ruth? How does Boaz demonstrate selfishness in volunteering to redeem?-Christian, how does this passage point us to what Christ…

Our focus in this sermon is Peter's brief, but comprehensivedoxology written to believers who were suffering because of theirfaith. While his letter contains many instructive expressions ofencouragement, his majestic words of praise in these three versesremind them of the broad scope of God's saving work in their lives,truths we too need to keep in…

"The Incarnation – Why Jesus Came Among Us"Selected Portions of Hebrews, Chapters 1 and 2August 11, 2024 ​The opening verses of Hebrews affirm that while God had previously spoken to His people in many portions and ways, in these last days He has spoken through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. The writer goes to great length in describing who Jesus …

God Working Through Bold and Risk-Taking Faith- Ruth 3-How has Naomi changed since chapter 1? -What risks did Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz take? What motivated them to take these risks?-What risks are you willing to take for the sake of the gospel? How can you grow bolder in your faith?Other passages to consider: Lev 25:25-55; Deut 25:5-10; Ruth 1:9,16-17…

Sermon – Ruth 2 – God's Generous Kindness -How did Boaz go above and beyond the law of Moses in showing generous kindness to Ruth?-How do you see God's hand in providing for Ruth and Naomi? Do you think Naomi is beginning to recognize God's provision? Why or why not?-What pictures of the Gospel are present in chapter 2 of Ruth? In what ways does Go…

Ruth 1:6-22 – God's Faithfulness in Suffering -How do we see God's kindness and mercy displayed in this scene?-What truths about God does Naomi get right in this passage? Where is her thinking about God incorrect?-How does God promise to be faithful to his people in their suffering?Other passages to consider: Gen 12:1-3; Ex 15:23-24; Dt 7; 25:5-10;…

By Jathan Newton

Four Pictures of Salvation:By Jathan Newton

By David May

Secure in Christ – Romans 5:6-11Two reasons we know we are secure in Christ…1) – vv6-8 2) – vv9-11 -How did your relationship to God change at your conversion? How does this change give you security?-When are you tempted to doubt your salvation? What truths do you need to remember in those moments?-Why is it important for believers to have assuranc…

By Keith McFaul

Psalm 3 – Our Shield and Defender1) -vv1-2 2) -vv3-4 3) -vv5-6 4) -vv7-8 -What circumstances often tempt you to fear? How can you remember to focus on the Lord when faced with trouble?-What truths about God are especially helpful for you to remember when you go through trials?-How is God glorified his people display joy, peace, and trust during dif…

Call to Worship – Psalm 63:1-4Scripture Reading – Hebrews 10:19-39Sermon – Keep Hearing and Believing the Gospel – 1 Peter 5:12-14 1) Declaring the true grace of God 2) Standing firm in the true grace of God -What is the grace of God that Peter has declared to his readers?-Why do Christians need to hear the Gospel again and again?-What does it look…

Christ's Care for His Sheep – Psalm 231) The _________________ of our Good Shepherd – vv1-32) The ___________________________ of our Good Shepherd – v4 3) The _________________ of our Good Shepherd – v54) The _________________ of our Good Shepherd – v6 -Why is sheep/shepherd a fitting metaphor for our relationship with God? How did you come into th…

One Ambition Philippians 3:10-11By Brian Payen

God Will Make All Things Right1 Peter 5:10-11By Jathan Newton

The Battle for Your Faith – 1 Peter 5:8-111) Wake-up Call – v8a2) Dangerous Enemy – v8b3) Clear Command – v94) Empowering Promise – v105) Confident Praise – v11 -Why does Peter call Christians to be alert to the reality of Satan? What might it look like to not be aware and alert to the spiritual battle that we are in? -What are Satan's common attac…

Call to worship - Psalm 16:5-11Scripture Reading - Romans 8:18-39Sermon - Rejoicing in Hope in the Midst of Suffering - 1 Peter 1:3-7 - Chaplain Justin Cass with Good News Global-How does having hope give us an opportunity to point others to Jesus (see Eph 2:14; 1 Th 4:12; 1 Pt 3:15)-Do you tend to grow closer to God in times of difficulty? Why?-Wh…