Gospel Community Sermons

”Jesus, Worship, and Disciple-Making” (Mt. 28:16-20)

Worship of a powerful and present Savior lies at the heart of true disciple-making
Disciples Recognize Jesus' Authority in Worship (28:16-17)
Disciples Recognize Jesus' Authority in Discipling (28:18-20)

”The Suffering Servant” (Is. 52:13-53:12)

Jesus was sent by God to give His life for men
A Rejected Jesus (52:13-53:3)
A Sacrificed Jesus (53:4-6)
A Triumphant Jesus (53:7-12)

”Two Servants” (Is. 41:1-42:9)

Jesus is the only Savior worthy of our trust
God's Fearful Servant (Is. 41:1-20)
God's Faithful Servant (42:1-9)

”Bad News, Good News” (Isaiah 1:1-31)

God brings judgment to establish salvation
Israel's Indictment (1:1-20)
God's Coming Redemption (1:21-31)

”Press On!” (Philippians 3:12-4:1)

The Christian presses on to claim what has already been freely given
Paul's Exemplary Mindset (3:12-16)
Paul's Exemplary Walk (3:17-19)
The Christian's Worthwhile Future (3:20-4:1)

”Exemplary Service” (Philippians 2:19-30)

We serve Christ by considering how Christ can be treasured in others

”Working Out God‘s Work” (Php. 2:12-18)

Finding a joyful life in a wicked world requires faith in a God who works in our working

”Humility and Exaltation” (Php. 2:1-11)

We can consider others first because Christ considered us

”Being Like Jesus” (2 Cor. 3:12-4:7 w/ M. Gipe)

Big Idea: God's gospel makes you (and I) magnificent ministers of mercy