Biblical Transformation

Scripture Reference: John 15:4-5

There are few greater questions that a Christian can get answered than the question of “How do I change?” The world offers many paths to transformation, but Christianity is unique when it says that we only change when we abide in Christ. What does that mean?

Sermon Points: 

  • Understanding the Importance of Knowing “You”
  • Owning the Disaster that is “You”
  • Uncovering the Allegiances that Dominate “You”
  • Starving the Distractions that Try to Define “You”
  • Drilling Down the Features of the New “You”
  • Clothing Yourself in the Glory of the One Who Knows “You”

Train

Scripture Reference: Titus 2:11-14

Paul makes an assumption that Titus and the people he leads need to be “trained” to renounce ungodliness and live upright lives. But the whole project has to be powerfully rooted in the grace of God that has appeared in my past and will appear again in my future!

Sermon Points:

  • The Nature of Training
  • The Motivation in Training
  • The Regimen of Training

Connect

Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:3-7

When John starts to unpack the reason for his letter, he uses a power packed word that we (weakly) translate as “fellowship.” But he’s talking about so much more. He’s talking about a powerful connection that exists among God’s people.

Sermon Points:

  • The Theology of Connection
  • The Nature of Connection
  • The Experience of Connection

Attend

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 10:19-25

The writer of Hebrews makes a dramatic statement about how essential it is that we be aware and commit to being together in public worship. Truth is: we take on the attributes of our Tribe. Why that’s the case is the topic for this week’s discussion.

Scripture Points:

  • Entering In
  • Gathering Together
  • Encouraging One Another

The Necessity of Spiritual Formation

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18; 4:1-6

We should be curious about any church we join “what do you want to see in me? What do you want to shape me into as a person?” We call this topic “spiritual formation” and Paul gives us some fascinating insight into how a Christian uniquely thinks about it.

Sermon Points:

  • Spiritual Formation is Happening
  • Spiritual Formation is a Recommendation
  • Spiritual Formation is Realized in Jesus