Shady Grove Sermons

Fostering Fruit Galatians 5:22-23 Theme: Fruitfulness is an often-used biblical metaphor for spiritual usefulness Statement of Truth: Fruit-bearing describes conduct that is for the glory of God and the good of others Questions:  Do you want to be more like Jesus?”           How does that Happen? Answer: Galatians 5:22-23 says it happens by the Fruit of the Holy Spirit I. The Stark Contrast  Note:  Your life either reflects what the flesh produces or what the spirit produces                A. Works of the Flesh v 19-21                B. Fruit of the Spirit v 22-23      Statement of Truth:      The Holy Spirit does not just want to reside in your life, he wants to preside over your life. II. The Spiritual Cluster           The Meaning of the Fruit:           • The Fruit of the Spirit is about character           • It is the fruit of the spirit, not the fruits of the spirit. Goal:   It is the will of God to have the Spirit of God, use the Word of God to m

The Discipline of Personal Bible Study Psalm 19 Hearers of the Word: Theme :   For the follower of Jesus to understand the importance of studying the word of God not only on a corporate level but also a personal level.   Statement of Truth: Many times we do not feel like reading the Bible, don’t wait; do it first and feel it later!  To develop the disciple of Personal Bible Study:  You need to pick it up.    {WHY?}      A. The Bible transforms us.  v7a      B. The Bible gives us wisdom   v7b      C. The Bible gives us Joy  v8a      D. God’s word dispels the darkness v8b      E.         The fear of the Lord is clean v9      F.           God’s word is true v9      G. The word of God promises justice  v9 Doers of the Word: Questions: 1.  What often keeps you from picking up the Bible and reading it?  What can you do this week to change that? 2.  What is your personal belief concerning the scriptures?  How does that belief impact your personal study? 3.  How has the word

The God Who Answers Prayer Ephesians 3:20-21 A Bold Declaration:“Prayer changes nothing” – Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouse Statement of Truth:  The goal of our prayers is not merely the answer we receive but rather the purpose of prayer is the Glory of God!  I. GOD IS ABLE TO ANSWER YOUR BIGGEST REQUEST           a. God is at work infinitely beyond us                i. Speaks of God’s Omnipotence                ii. Speaks of God’s Sovereign ability                iii. Speaks of God’s Sufficiency                iv. Speaks of God’s Omniscience         b.    God is at work within us Good news:  The power you need is already at work within you Statement of Truth:   The stronger you feel the more self-sufficient you become.  The weaker you feel the more you will learn to lean on Him. II. GOD IS WORTHY TO RECEIVE YOUR HIGHEST PRAISE      a.   The Inherent Glory of God      b.   The Ascribed Glory of God Other Passages suggested for personal study: Psalm 50:15; Jeremiah 32:17 &

The Place of Preparation {partII} Genesis Chapter 41 I.  Whenever we are in the place of preparation we will discover something about the nature of GOD 

 II.  Whenever we are in the place of preparation we will discover something about the nature of MAN Joseph’s Dedication to the Lord: Questions To Ask:  Do we take time to encourage   and weep with those who weep?   How supportive   are you of those who have been promoted ?  Life Lessons: Joseph’s Decision Joseph’s Dedication Joseph’s Devotion   Question For Consideration: Will I be God’s man or woman in the place of Preparation ?   {or}  Will I only be God’s man or woman in the place of Promotion ?   

 The King of Glory Christ the ___________ and ________ of ______  _________.    Christ the ________ and __________ man.    Christ the _______ of __________.

The Exchange 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2 Our old perspective, person, purpose, and proclamation are Exchanged for a new one through Jesus. I. The Exchanged Perspective (Vs 16) A. An Exchanged Perspective on People. B. An Exchanged Perspective on Christ. Point to Ponder: A new attitude towards Jesus causes a new outlook on those whom Christ died for. II. The Exchanged Person (Vs 17-19) A. Having a relationship with Christ brings about our new identity. B. Our disobedience and sin warranted an Identity Exchange that      Christ provides. III. The Exchanged Purpose (Vs 20) A. Everything we Do and Say Represent Jesus. IV. The Exchanged Proclamation (Vs 20-6:2) A.  As Ambassadors of Jesus, we need to proclaim the message of      the hope Jesus brings. Application:  Reflect on how you currently view those you encounter daily. Does this view reflect Christ? Find brief moments throughout your day to talk to Jesus and listen from Him. Think of one activity in your life, currently,