The Power of a Promise • 4.04.21

04/04/21 • 20 min

Sermon

The Power of a Promise
Luke 24
Marveling at the beauty of God’s redemptive plan

What do you find amazing about God’s kept promise to send a Savior?
How do you respond in situations that seem too great or daunting for you?
- How does knowing God’s character help you turn to and trust Him in these moments?
Does your life reflect a response of joyful submission to your Savior? If not, why not?
How have God’s promises transformed your life?
- Take time to celebrate the work of God in your life.
- Take time to commit to future growth.

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The Power of a Promise
Luke 24
Marveling at the beauty of God’s redemptive plan

What do you find amazing about God’s kept promise to send a Savior?
How do you respond in situations that seem too great or daunting for you?
- How does knowing God’s character help you turn to and trust Him in these moments?
Does your life reflect a response of joyful submission to your Savior? If not, why not?
How have God’s promises transformed your life?
- Take time to celebrate the work of God in your life.
- Take time to commit to future growth.

Monthly Need - $31,667
March Total Giving - $32,166

Authentic Worship
Matthew 14:34-15:20
Addressing fallacies about living for God

(Fallacy) I must cut myself off from the world
- (Truth) Following God means redemptive engagement with the world
(Fallacy) Righteousness is determined by religious leaders or tradition
- (Truth) Righteousness is determined by God and revealed in His Word
(Fallacy) My words and actions will justify me before God
- (Truth) Worship is first a heart attitude that manifests in words and actions
- (Truth) Everyone is born unclean and only God can clean your heart

What did you learn about authentic worship from today’s sermon?
Which of the fallacies have you been prone to believe? What was the outcome?
How does knowing the truth change the way you will live for God moving forward?
- Write down at least one clear action step you will take this week!

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Savior of the Nations
Matthew 15:21-39
Learning from Jesus’ polarizing ministry model

What is the significance of Jesus ministering to the Gentiles in this passage?
How is it helpful to know that having faith is more important than your pedigree?
- When was the last time you were on your knees begging the Lord for help?
- How would Jesus respond if he were here today? Would he praise your great faith? Or would he rebuke your little faith?
- What does “great” faith look and sound like?
How will you seek to extend compassion to all peoples this week? This month? This year?
What expectations do you have of Jesus? What is your ministry mindset?