Sermon
Title: Commitment that Leads to Action
Text: Esther 5
One Set of Plans…
• Developed in prayer
• Defined by sacrifice
• Elevates people
• Results in life
Another set of plans…
• Developed in secret
• Defined by selfishness
• Exploits people
• Results in death
Reflections
• Opportunities for obedience is always a call to faith
• Delayed obedience is a dangerous strategy
• A Gospel-centered worldview is categorized by selflessness and sacrifice
• My strongest emotions can often reveal my deepest idols
• My ultimate significance is found in the Gospel
“Nothing speaks more to your significance than God the Father caring enough to be involved in
your situation and sending Jesus to lay down his life in your place and then empower you with
His Spirit for the purpose of the Kingdom.” – Landon Dowden
Commitment that Leads to Action
September 21, 2022 • Vlad Baraniuk • Esther 5
Called Out For A Purpose
June 14, 2023 • Vlad Baraniuk • Exodus 19
June 14, 2023 Wednesday Evening Bible Study Sermon Title: Called Out For A Purpose Text: Exodus 19 • God alone is awesome in holiness but is also amazing in His grace • The rescue of God’s people compels them to obedience • The unique identity of God’s people leads them to a unique role in the purposes of God Biblical Encouragements • Worship of God must not be casual or presumptuous • Jesus is our great High Priest and mediator • My identity in Christ leads me to be an ambassador for Christ
Love the Church
March 1, 2023 • Vlad Baraniuk • 1 Thessalonians 2:17—3:13
Sermon Title: Love the Church! Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 The church isn’t: · A holy shrine · A spectator sport for a superstar personality · An avenue for experiential spirituality · A club for holy people The church is a new community that is: · United together by the Gospel (2:17-20) · Challenged under many afflictions (3:1-4) · Strengthened by faith in Christ alone (3:5) · Standing firm in the victory of Christ (3:6-8) · Bound by love for one another (3:9-13) The Bible unapologetically calls each follower of Jesus to be lovingly and fully committed to the local body