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"A Better Life"
Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. "A Better Medium"
Contributed on Jul 1, 2009
An introductory "book sermon" covering the first four verses of the epistle.
TYPE: Expository, Diamond, Book Sermon SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 110 DOMINANT THOUGHT: We can have a better life if we respond to the message of God’s heart through the expression of his one and only Son. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand seven of the qualities of Jesus and see the ...read more
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2. "A Better Understanding"
Contributed on Jul 1, 2009
God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace.
DOMINANT THOUGHT: God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand that God’s Word gives us a better understanding of who we are. - Head: The people will understand that Jesus’ ...read more
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3. "A Better Warning"
Contributed on Jul 1, 2009
One must grow in one’s relationship with Christ through instruction and practice, or risk falling away.
DOMINANT THOUGHT: One must grow in one’s relationship with Christ through instruction and practice, or risk falling away. PURPOSE: - Head: For the people to realize that if one is not moving closer to God, one is moving further away. - Heart: For the people to have a healthy fear of ...read more
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4. "A Better Discipline"
Contributed on Jul 1, 2009
No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us.
DOMINANT THOUGHT: No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us. PURPOSE: - Head: For the people to understand that God cares for us as a father cares for his children. - Heart: For the people to have confidence and hope in God’s promises through tough ...read more
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5. "A Better Bridge"
Contributed on Jul 1, 2009
Jesus serves as the only true and complete bridge between us and the Father.
DOMINANT THOUGHT: Jesus serves as the only true and complete bridge between us and the Father. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will have a better grasp of their greater access to God through Jesus. - Heart: The people will love God and one another. - Hands: The people will try to be better ...read more
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6. "A Better Deal"
Contributed on Jul 7, 2009
The offer of peace with God that we have through Christ trumps anything the world can ever offer us.
TYPE: Expository, Deductive SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 DOMINANT THOUGHT: The offer of peace with God that we have through Christ trumps anything the world can ever offer us. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will know the nature of covenants and Christ’s covenant offer to ...read more