NC3 Sermons

Remember the Rescue - Jim Villalobos

God Rescues . . . (1-3)

                The wanderer (4 – 9)

                The rebel (10 – 16)

                The foolish (17 – 22)

                The storm trooper (23 – 32)

God’s reversal (33 – 42)

“Consider” (43)

                 But consider like a Christ follower

                                Jesus gives us a home – John 14:1-6

                                Jesus sets us free from sin – John 8:31-36

                                Jesus is wisdom for us – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

                                Jesus calms the storm – Matthew 8:23-27

Underestimating Sin - Jim Villalobos

Sin is Active

Genesis 4:6 – 7, Proverbs 13:6, Romans 7:7 – 13

 

Sin is Stronger Than You (Samson’s Story)

     Judges 13 – 16

 

Sin is Smarter Than You (Solomon’s Story)

     1 Kings 4:29 – 34, 11:1 – 10

 

Sin can Woo You (David’s Story)

     2 Samuel 11:1 – 26

 

But Jesus Is . . .

Stronger – Hebrews 4:14 – 15, Romans 6:8 – 11

Smarter – Luke 4:9 – 13

More Loving – John 14:30 – 31

 

* Much of the outline and sermon points came from the article “If They Fell, So Can You: How Sin Seduced the Strongest, Wisest, and Godliest” by Garrett Kell.  You should read it.  Really.

The Challenge - Mark Brauss

☼  The Challenge of being ‘Mom’…Genesis 2:24

 

     ⌂ Leaving ….Genesis 2:24

 

     ⌂ Honor? ….. Exodus 20:12 → Ephesians 6:1-3

 

      ⌂ Launching ….. Luke 2:22-24 / 41-52

 

 

☼ The Challenge of the Past … Philippians 3:13-14

 

 

☼ The Challenge of Pain…. II Corinthians 11:23-33

 

• II Corinthians 12:9

 

 

☼ The Challenge of Change … Psalm 51:10

 

• II Corinthians 5:17

 

 

☼ The Challenge of the Future …. Matthew 6:25-27

 

 

☼ Creating an Impact …. Ephesians 2:10

 

     ⌂ The Opportunity of Impact…. Matthew 9:37-38

 

 

     ⌂  The Reward of Impact … Hebrews 6:9-11   

• Matthew 16:24-27

The Answer - Mark Brauss

► Why does God allow pain and suffering?

 

 

☼ The Paradox of Pain …. II Corinthians 12:7-10

 

• Pride is the greatest obstacle.

 

 

☼ The Power of Weakness … I Corinthians 1:26-31

 

◊ Weakness is a tremendous gift.

 

◊ Helping Others in Pain…

 

 

☼ The God of our Weakness….. Hebrews 4:15-16

 

• His Power ….. Ephesians 3:20-21

 

 

☼ The Power of Hope ….. Romans 5:1-5

 

• Psalm 119:49-50

 

• Psalm 62:5

 

• Psalm 42:5

 

• Romans 12:12

 

☼ Your Pain ….. Ephesians 1:18-20

 

╬ The Cross of Golgotha

 

⌂ Colossians 1:27