Walk in Love with Money, Sex, Alcohol & the Spirit | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 5:1-20
Paul continues to focus on the new life the Lord brings by the Spirit dwelling in His people. The new life is marked by love, which practically changes our relationship with money, sex, and alcohol. The Scriptures press in on these issues, not to shame us, but to bring them to light for healing and transformation.

Sermon Points:

  • Walking Opposed to Love in Darkness (vv. 3-8)
  • Walking in Love as Light (vv. 8-20)

The New Self | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 4:17-32
How does change happen in the Christian Life? Paul in Ephesians 4 says it involves a putting off and a putting on. But what’s so encouraging is that the life you are putting on actually is the life that fits the person who is united to Christ. It’s a life of truth, kindness, generosity, and forgiveness.

Sermon Points:

  • The Old Self (vv.17-22)
  • The New Self (vv. 23-32)

Connected | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: James 5:13-16

If we are going to be a church that is a home, that entails being in transparent, intimate relationships with both Jesus and each other. These kind of life-giving relationships require admitting the truth about our messy selves, but a promise of healing and restoration is on the other side.

Sermon Points:

  • Connected to Jesus
  • Connected to Jesus’ Body (The Church)

A Restful Church | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Matthew 11:27-12:14

If we are going to be the kind of church that looks and feels like Jesus, then there should be something about our body that is restful. A body of Christ removes burdens rather than heaps on burdens and shame. Jesus interaction with Pharisees on the Sabbath presses home this point, in the person of Jesus, people finally find true Sabbath rest. The One who says “come to me and you will find rest” should shape the way Christ Pres functions with each other and in Oxford.

Sermon Points:

  • Burdening Restlessness
  • Life Giving Rest
  • Restful Church