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Religion & Spirituality Abounding Grace Church http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/sources/podcast/1440/1440/agc-01.jpg https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc en Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:27:26 +0000 30 Jathan Newton no The newest sermons from Abounding Grace Church on SermonAudio. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/3826183712443 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/3826183712443 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:50:18 no Jathan Newton - Ecclesiastes https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/31261954457669 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/31261954457669 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:41:16 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/222261921298136 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/222261921298136 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:45:54 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/215261859576371 Take Risks for Christ's Kingdom - Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 -What truths and motivations should fuel risk taking for Christ? -What wrong beliefs & values hinder us from taking proper risks for Christ? -How can we seek and use wisdom in taking risks? -What does Christ's parable in Matthew 25:14-30 teach about stewardship and risk-taking? -What keeps you from taking risks for Christ's Kingdom? How would meditating on God and the Gospel help you do what God is calling you to do? For further study: Mt 5:1-16; 6:19-24; 25:14-30; 1 Cor 4:2; Heb 10:34; 13:5-6; 1 Pt 3:15; 4:10. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/215261859576371 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:41:02 no Jathan Newton - Ecclesiastes https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/2826183935680 Flee Folly and Pursue the Way of Wisdom - Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 The Nature of Folly and Wisdom – vv1-4 -The fool does not know God and therefore goes the wrong direction in life. -The wise live skillfully because they know God personally. -Folly and wisdom are issues of the heart. -Wisdom and folly are matters of eternal life and death. Folly in Places of Authority – vv5-7 Folly at Work – vv8-11 Folly in Speech – vv12-15,20 The Fruit of Folly and Wisdom – vv16-19 -What does it mean to fear God? Why is the fear of God the beginning of wisdom? -Proverbs 8-9 say both wisdom and folly call out to us. Where do we hear the call of wisdom? Where does the call of folly come from? -How does knowing God impact the way we live our lives? -Are you going down the path of folly or wisdom? How can you tell? For further study: Ps 14:1; 35:7; Pr 9:10; 12:18; 15:4; Mt 12:33-34; 25:33-34,41; 1 Cor 1:18-25; Eph 4:29; 5:15-17; 2 Tim 3:15; Jam 3:5-10. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/2826183935680 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:52:52 no Jathan Newton - Ecclesiastes https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/2126183943823 Upended by the Unexpected - Ecclesiastes 9:11-18 1) Expect the Unexpected – vv11-12 2) When the Unexpected Intrudes on Godly Living – vv13-18 -What does the reality of experiencing unexpected things teach us about ourselves and about God? -What challenges do we face when hard things happen to us while we are trying to faithfully follow Christ? -How does suffering help us grow in Christ-likeness? -What promises from God should we remember when we experience trials? Other passages to consider: Gen 50:20; Job 1:21; Ps 46; 89:9; 115:3; Pr 16:33; 21:1; Mt 10:29-31; Jn 16:33; Rom 8:28; Eph 1:11; Jam 4:14-15; 1 Pt 3:14-22 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/2126183943823 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:39:02 no Jathan Newton - Ecclesiastes https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/125261940214255 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/125261940214255 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Roger Ibrahim 0:48:59 no Roger Ibrahim https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/118261835497652 Enjoying Your Brief Life to the Glory of God - Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 Notes: 1) Acknowledging the Enemy of Death – vv1-6 2) Defanging the Enemy of Death – vv7-10 -How should the reality of death help us enjoy life to the glory of God? -What patterns of your thinking are robbing you of joy and are not pleasing to the Lord? What biblical truths can you meditate upon to replace that kind of thinking? -How does your lack of joy negatively impact those around you and serve as a poor testimony to the Gospel? -How does enjoying life as a Christian bless others and make the Gospel attractive? -Where does lasting joy come from? How can we have this joy while still acknowledging the hard things in life? -What gifts in life has God given you? If you are not enjoying them, what changes do you need to make? For further study: Gen 2:18-24; Ps 16; 104:15; Pr 5:18-20; Eccl 2:24; 3:12-13; Jn 10:10; 11:25-26; 1 Cor 15:54-58; Phil 4:4-13; Col 3:23-24; 1 Th 5:10-18;1 Tim 4:3-5; 5:17; 1 Pt 1:3-9. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/118261835497652 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:51:40 no Jathan Newton - Ecclesiastes https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/111261848215110 Navigating Life in an Upside-down World - Ecclesiastes 8 Notes: Pursue wisdom by fearing God, trusting God, and enjoying life! Note: Fearing God is a heartfelt and happy enjoyment of God as Creator and Redeemer. (Michael Reeves) The limitations and blessings of wisdom – vv1-7 Consider the eternity of the wicked and of believers – vv10-13 Things will not make sense now, but enjoy life as you fear & trust God – vv14-17 -How does fearing and trusting God bring joy and peace to life even when things are hard? -Why is it important to meditate on the Gospel always and especially when things are upside down in life? -What are some practical ways you can enjoy the life God has given you? For further study: Dt 10:12; Ps 33:8,18; 37:4; 49; 73; Pr 3:5-6; Isa 11:3; Rom 8:32; Gal 6:7-8; Rev 19-21. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/111261848215110 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:48:41 no Jathan Newton - Ecclesiastes https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/14261844244399 Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly Colossians 3:16 -What is most living in my heart/mind? If it is not the Word of Christ, what should I do about that? -What hinders me from taking in God's Word personally? And corporately? How can I address these hindrances? -What time of day and place are best for me to take in the Word of God? -What reading plan should I use to give me time/space to meditate on what I read? -How can I encourage my brothers and sisters with the Word? In what settings might this take place? For further study: Ps 19; 119; 138:2; Prov 4:23; Eph 4:11-16; Phil 3:8; Col 3:12-17; 1 Pt 2:2. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/14261844244399 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:45:10 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/122825183941044 Made Like Us to Save Us and Sustain Us Hebrews 2:17-18 1) Christ's incarnation enabled Him to be a merciful and faithful high priest for His people to the glory of God. 2) As a merciful and faithful high priest, Christ provides… -Why was the incarnation essential to our salvation? -What did the high priest do under the Old Covenant? How did Jesus do this for His people in a far superior way? -How was Jesus faithful to His mission of redemption? What kinds of temptations to avoid the cross did He face? -How does the incarnation enable Christ to provide perfect and sympathetic help as we follow Him in this sin-cursed world? How do we particularly avail ourselves of this help? -How have you experienced Christ's faithful and sympathetic help? -How does Christ's faithfulness give you confidence that you will persevere? For further study: Lev 16; Mt 4:1-11; Rom 3:23-26; 1 Tim 2:5; Heb 4:14-16; 7:26-27; 9:11-14; 10:11-14. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/122825183941044 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:39:48 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/122125183713909 Christ became one of us to deliver us. 1) Christ's _____________ in our humanity – v14a 2) The _________________ of Christ's Incarnation – vv14b-15 a) b) 3) Promise that Christ will __________________ - v16 -In what way did Satan have "the power of death"? How did he get that power? -How did Satan used to hang death over our heads? Why does Christ's finished work break that power from Satan? -Why did Jesus have to become one of us to deliver us? -How did Christ defeat death? When will death finally be eliminated forever? -Why do Christians not need to fear death? How does being delivered from that fear enable us to boldly live for Christ? For further study: Gen 2:17; 3:19; Lk 11:20-22; 12:5; Rom 8:38-39; 1 Cor 15:26,55; Col 1:13-14; Phil 2:6-11; 1 Tim 2:5; 2 Tim 2:10; Heb 10:19-20; 13:20-21; 1 Jn 3:8; Rev 20:14; 21:4. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/122125183713909 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:40:46 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/121425185862370 Sovereign and Faithful in My Good Times and Bad - Ecclesiastes 7:13-15 -What is your response to the truth that God makes both my good days and bad? What helps us accept hard things from God? -Why do some Christians think God doesn't bring calamity? What truth about God are they sacrificing? -What are wrong responses to times of sorrow and suffering? What should we do instead when we face those times? -What truths about God make Him completely trustworthy? -Why does God not reveal what the future holds to us? For further study: Dt 29:29; Job 1-2; 42:2; Ps 73; Pr 3:5-8; Isa 45:7; Lam 3:32; Am 3:6; Rom 8:20-32. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/121425185862370 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:35:00 no Jathan Newton - Ecclesiastes https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/127251931403923 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/127251931403923 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:42:29 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1130251836434872 Enjoy The Life God Has Given You- Ecclesiastes 6 1) The Tragedy of a Discontented Life – vv1-6. 2) Contentment comes from finding your – 2:25-26. 3) Contentment comes from receiving your life – vv7-9. 4) Contentment comes from for your life – vv10-12. How can we pursue finding our ultimate satisfaction in the Lord? What things hinder that pursuit? How does being satisfied in the Lord fuel our contentment in life? What are the benefits of being content? Why is God trustworthy? How is your trust in God strengthened? Can you give thanks to God for all of your life (the good times and hard times)? How are you able to do that? For further study: Ps 16:11; 20:6-7; 37:3-5; 73:25-26; Pr 3:5-6; Isa 26:3-4; Jer 17:7-8; Hab 3:17-19; 2 Cor 12:9-10; Phil 4:11-12. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1130251836434872 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:45:43 no Jathan Newton - Ecclesiastes https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1123251836321895 The Glory of the Triune God https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1123251836321895 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Roger Ibrahim 0:36:51 no Roger Ibrahim https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/111625192631072 Love the Giver More than the Gifts - Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 How is the love of money destructive? How can we safeguard against loving money? What is the right mindset for enjoying the gifts God gives you? What happens when we try to hold onto the gifts too tightly? How does being content enable you to more enjoy the blessings of this life? What daily habits would help you cultivate contentment in Christ? For further study: Dt 8:18; Job 1:21; Ps 73:25-26; Prov 10:22; 23:4-5; Lk 12:13-21; 16:19-31; Phil 4:11-13; 1 Tim 6:6-10. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/111625192631072 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:40:12 no Jathan Newton - Ecclesiastes https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/119251833336717 Taking Worship Seriously - Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 As you gather to worship, come… -What does it mean to worship God? How is it both a priority and a privilege to worship God? -What does it mean to fear God? How does the fear of God look differently for the unbeliever vs Christians? -How do I demonstrate that worship is a priority in my life? -What steps should we take to prepare our hearts for corporate worship? -What attitudes should we have when we gather to worship God? -How does this passage show the importance of the Word of God in worship? How might modern day worship services be out of balance between our listening and speaking in worship? For further study: Dt 6:4; Ps 50:14; 65:1; Pr 9:10; Eccl 3:14; 12:13; Isa 11:3; Mt 6:7; Jn 4:24; Heb 4:12; 10:19-25; 12:29; Jam 1:19. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/119251833336717 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:43:18 no Jathan Newton - Ecclesiastes https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/112251937256475 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/112251937256475 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:49:08 no Jathan Newton - Ecclesiastes https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1026251826374571 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1026251826374571 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:51:31 no Jathan Newton - Ecclesiastes https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1019251725424711 Five Reasons why The London Baptist Confession of Faith was written: On the Holy Scriptures.: https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1019251725424711 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Roger Ibrahim 0:45:43 no Roger Ibrahim https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1012251847196788 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1012251847196788 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:41:44 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/105251741552119 Jesus' Prayer for His Church https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/105251741552119 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Tom Madon 0:40:07 no Tom Madon https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/92825174666330 Searching for the Meaning of Life - Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11 -Why have people throughout history searched for meaning in life? Why don't animals do that? -What is your motivation for getting up each morning? -What do the lives of people you know reveal about what they think will make them happy? -Are we supposed to find meaning in this life? Explain why or why not? -How does a proper view of this life and a commitment to Christ enable us to enjoy the good things of this life properly? For further study: Gen 1:26; 1 Ki 4:29-34; Pr 1:7; Ecc 3:11; Rom 2:15; 1 Co 1:24; Phil 3:7-11; 2 Tim 3:4; 1 Jn 2:15-17. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/92825174666330 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:36:20 no Jathan Newton - Ecclesiastes https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/914251735482607 Introducing Ecclesiastes – Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 -Wisdom Literature – -Human Author – -Key term (hebel) – Job 7:16 – I loathe my life; I would not live forever. Leave me alone, for my days are a breath. Ps 39:5 – Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! Ps 144:4 – Man is like a breath; his days are like a passing shadow. Prov 21:6 – The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death. -Theme of Ecclesiastes – -Why is man's life, but a vapor? How is that different from God's original design? -Why does the brevity of life make everything feel meaningless? How does the Bible and the Gospel offer a different perspective? -How can life be enjoyed to the glory of God? What changes in thinking need to take place? Other passages to consider: Job 7:6-7; Ps 39:6,11; 62:9; 78:33; 90:5-6,10,12; 94:11; Jam 4:14. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/914251735482607 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:40:15 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/97251747185318 Died, Buried, & Raised with Christ - Romans 6:1-11 Baptism portrays that a Christian has… 1) Died with Christ – My old self who was enslaved to sin is _____. 2) Been Buried with Christ – I will never return again to the __________. 3) Been Raised with Christ – As a new creation, I live for Christ who gives me power to ___________. -How does conversion change a person's relationship to sin and God? How is this demonstrated in relation to Christ? -What truths does baptism portray? Why is it helpful to have this pictured? -What does it mean to be dead to sin? -What should a Christian do when tempted to sin? Other passages to consider: Mt 28:18-20; Jn 8:31-34; Acts 2:38; 2 Cor 5:17; Eph 1:15-23; 2:1-6; Col 3:1-3; Titus 3:3-5. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/97251747185318 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:33:39 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/831251741331131 Presenting Everyone Mature in Christ – Colossians 1:28 Discussion Questions: -In what ways do we proclaim Christ when we gather together? -What does it look like to become mature in Christ? -How does being connected and involved in each other's lives help us carry out Colossians 1:28? -Imagine what it will be like to be presented to Christ. How does this future reality motivate you to pursue holiness? Further study: Matt 28:18-20; Rom 8:29; 1 Cor 2:2; Eph 4:11-16; 5:25-27; Phil 1:6; 2:12-13; Col 3:9-10,16; 1 Thess 3:11-13; 5:12-13; 23-24; Heb 4:12; 1 Jn 3:2-3; Rev 19:6-10. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/831251741331131 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:41:45 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/824251738344000 The Only Life-giving Spring - 1 Timothy 6:20-21 1) Earnest Plea 2) Vital Command Guarding the Gospel a. b. c. 3) Deadly Reason 4) Divine Power -Why is Paul so earnest with this first command? How does the sentence in vv20-21 summarize the main theme of this letter? -How has the Gospel been entrusted to believers and especially to the elders of the church? What does being a good steward entail? -What are some common distortions of the Gospel that we need to guard against? -How can some intellectual pursuits of the Bible distract us from what is most important? -Does a drift away from the Gospel usually happen gradually or all at once? Why? What things might cause a person to drift? -What steps can you take personally to guard the Gospel? For further study: Col 2:6-7; 1 Tim 1:3-7; 19-20; 4:1-3; 5:11-12; 2 Tim 1:12-15; 4:10; 1 Jn 2:18-21. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/824251738344000 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:43:01 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/817251716372785 Stewarding Possessions Well - 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Responsibilities – vv17-18: Results – v19: -By what standard should we judge whether we are "rich in this present world"? -How did you come to have the possessions you do? What attitudes should that truth produce in us? -What is the connection between riches and thinking highly of yourself? -What is a steward? What is the responsibility of a steward? -How can we enjoy all that God gives us without being seduced into putting our hope in riches? -What does it look like to hope in God? How does being generous help us not put our hope in money? -How can being generous enable us to experience more fully that which is truly life? For further study: Dt 8:18; Ps 24:1-2; Mt 6:19-24; 19:16-22; Acts 2:44-45; 14:17; 1 Cor 4:2,7; 2 Cor 8:9; 1 Tim 6:6-10; Jam 1:17; 2:15-17; 1 Jn 3:16-18. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/817251716372785 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:46:24 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/810251739556753 Fueled by Knowing God - 1 Timothy 6:15a-16 Truths about God: 1) God is completely ________________________! 2) God _________________ over all! 3) God will _______________________! 4) God's glory is so great, He cannot be ______________________! -Can we know God truly? How? Why is it a good thing that we can never know all there is to know about God? -What does it look like to know God in a personal and growing way? How does knowing God this way fuel your obedience to Him? -What is the difference between knowing things about God and knowing Him personally? Why are both essential? How are they related? -What things hinder our growing knowledge of God? What can we do about that? -How does knowing God is completely satisfied in Himself encourage you to draw nearer to Him? -Explain why…the more you know about God, the more you want to know Him? How does this contribute to your perseverance in the faith? -How does knowing God's sovereignty and final victory empower our perseverance? For further study: Ex 33:17-34:8; Ps 9:10; 34:8; 90:14; 145; Isa 40:10-31; 55:1-2; Dan 4:34-35; Rom 11:33-36; 1 Tim 1:17; 6:13-16; 1 Jn 1:5; Rev 19:6-7. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/810251739556753 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:36:33 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/83251816343297 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/83251816343297 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:38:20 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/72725174083016 The Supremacy of Christ - Roger Ibrahim 1) Introduction to Hebrews 2) The Person of Christ 3) The Work of Christ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/72725174083016 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Roger Ibrahim 0:42:46 no Roger Ibrahim https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/720251741461340 Don't be a Lazy Christian - 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Four commands to battle laziness in living for Christ: -Would you describe yourself as lazy or diligent in living for Christ? How does being diligent bring more glory to Christ and more joy to you? What are the results when you are lazy? -Does working hard in following Christ in any way negate believing salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone? Explain. How can you rely on God's strength to be diligent in living for Christ? -What sins and temptations do you often encounter? What would it look like to flee these? -What steps can you take to pursue these six qualities in v11? -What does sin or worldly distractions deliver? What does God's Word promise comes from diligently pursuing Christ? Which do you want? How can you cultivate godly desires? -What resources has God provided with which to strengthen your faith in Christ? Are you utilizing them? -What blessings of the life to come has God already made available to you? How can you enjoy those blessings? For further study: Ps 16:11; Mt 16:24-26; 1 Cor 6:18; 9:24-27; 10:14; Eph 4:22-24; Phil 2:12-13; 3:7-14; Col 3:8-17; 1 Tim 1:18; 4:7-8; 2 Tim 2:22; 4:7. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/720251741461340 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:42:34 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/76251846197698 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/76251846197698 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:48:46 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/6292518130291 Seek the Lord and Live Amos 5:1-6 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/6292518130291 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 David May 0:33:55 no David May https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/622251750202432 Glorifying God in Attitude and Action-1 Timothy 6:1-2 Notes on vv1-2: Biblical truths to remember: -How could the Gospel be displayed in the early church by bond-slaves and masters? -What does this passage teach us about the relationship of our circumstances to our mission? -How does our attitude affect our actions? What role does biblical truth have in directing my attitude? -What sinful attitudes do you struggle with? What biblical truths could God use to change your attitude? Digging deeper: Mt 5:16; Rom 12:2; Eph 4:22-24; 6:5-8; Phil 2:7; Col 3:22-25; Titus 2:5,8; 1 Pt 2:18-25. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/622251750202432 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:47:13 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/61525173836268 The Church and Her Elders 1 Timothy 5:17-25 1) Be ________________ to your elders – vv17-18. 2) Be careful in handling ______________ against elders – v19. 3) Be open & clear in ____________________ of elders – vv20-21. 4) Be thorough before ___________________ elders – vv22-25. -What evidences indicate an elder rules well? -What is significant about Paul referring to both an OT quotation and a quotation of Christ as "the Scripture"? -Why is it wise to require two or three witnesses before entertaining an accusation against a leader? Should this requirement ever be bypassed? If so, when? -Why does a sinning elder need to be rebuked in the presence of the congregation? -Why did Paul so emphatically emphasize the solemn nature of this charge in v21? How does partiality hinder dealing with sinning elders? -How do these verses stress the participation and authority of the congregation? -How can a church properly examine/vet potential elders? What length of time is needed to avoid being hasty in appointing a new elder? Digging deeper: Dt 19:15-21; Mt 18:15-20; Lk 10:7; Rom 2:11; 1 Cor 9:7-14; Gal 6:1-8; 1 Tim 3:1-7. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/61525173836268 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:50:00 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/6825175431600 Caring for the Needy 1 Timothy 5:3-16 Instructions to 1st century church in Ephesus: 1) Families should provide for family members in need – vv4,7-8,16. Contemporary application = _________________ 2) The church should provide for godly, older widows who have no family – v5,9-10. 3) The church should not commit to ongoing provision for: -younger widows – vv11-15 (v6) -widows with family – v16 Contemporary application = A church's benevolence ministry entails ______________________ __________________________________. -In what way has the plight of widows changed in our contemporary context compared to 1st century Ephesus? How does this affect our application of this text, if at all? -When and how should "honor" of parents involve material and practical help? -What does it look like to fix your hope on God? -Who in your life would fall under your "own household" and therefore be your responsibility? In what ways can you plan now for their future welfare and support? -How can the church help guard those in need in their vulnerability to life's pressures and temptations? -How does having too much time on your hands lead to various kinds of temptations? What remedies are available to idleness? -What criteria should a church employ when providing benevolence? How can benevolence be a vehicle for the Gospel? How can benevolence be harmful? For further study: Dt 10:18; 14:29; 24:17-21; Ps 68:5; Lk 2:36-38; Jn 19:26-27; Acts 6:1-6; 2 Cor 8:9; Eph 6:2-3; 1 Tim 4:6; 2 Tim 3:6; Jam 1:27. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/6825175431600 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:51:34 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/6125174053292 Loving Soul Care in the Church Family 1) We are to see the church as a . 2) We are responsible to lovingly . 3) We are to in a godly manner. -How does remembering you belong to a local church impact your participation and commitment to your fellow church members? -What would an "appeal" to your mother look like? How should this be duplicated when working through a difficulty with an older woman in the church? -How does God call us to help each other's walk with Christ? -What does it look like to use our words to spur each other in the faith? When is correction necessary? How should that correction be given? -What should we do when we receive correction? How does the Gospel help us receive correction? Are there people I have invited to speak truth into my life? For further study: Lev 19:32; Pr 16:31; Mt 18:15-17; Rom 8:14-17; Gal 6:1-2; Eph 1:3-6; 2:19-20; Col 4:6; 1 Tim 3:15; 2 Tim 3:6; Heb 10:24-25; 13:17; Jude 1:23 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/6125174053292 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:50:18 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/525251752244749 Grow in Your Walk with Christ What? Pastors, in… · Personal godliness – v12 · Ministry of the word – v13 · Gifting from God – v14 How? With God-enabled – vv15-16a Why? God works to save His people – v16b -Specifically what kind of demonstrable, outward evidence will people see in their pastor when he is growing? -Why is it very important for pastors to be growing in their lives and ministry? -How may a person neglect the Holy Spirit's work in his/her life? How will this affect the work of the Holy Spirit through his/her life? -List the different reasons why a Christian may not be growing in his or her walk with Christ. -Do you see progress in your Christian life? What are a couple of habits/disciplines you could put in place that would help you grow? Digging Deeper: Jn 15:4-6; Acts 13:1-3; 1 Cor 9:27; Phil 1:6; 2:12-13; 3:10-16; Col 2:6-7; 1 Tim 1:18; 4:7-8; 2 Tim 1:6; 2:15; 1 Pet 2:1-3; 2 Pet 3:18. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/525251752244749 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:44:51 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/5182518843407 Churches need Godly and Faithful Pastors By God's enabling, a pastor must persist and grow in… 1) Setting a godly ___________________ – v12 2) Devoting to a ____________________ – v13 3) Cultivating his ____________________ – v14 -Timothy had a direct link to the Apostle Paul, but how does the pastor of today speak with authority? -What does the combination of "command" and "teach" communicate about the speaking ministry of the pastor? -Why is the pastor's example so important to his ministry with the flock? -How may a person neglect the Holy Spirit's work in his/her life? How will this affect the work of the Holy Spirit through his/her life? -Specifically what kind of demonstrable, outward evidence will people see in their pastor when he is growing? Digging Deeper: Acts 13:1-3,15; 1 Tim 1:18; 2 Tim 1:6; 2:15; 4:1; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet 5:3. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/5182518843407 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:38:24 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/511251738295877 Essentials for a Church Growing in Christ-likeness 1) Pastors who proclaim, feed on, and follow sound doctrine – vv6-7a. 2) Pastors and church members who train themselves for godliness – vv7b-10. Training for Godliness (Christ-likeness): · Valuable Promise - · God-empowered Effort - · Motivating Assurance – -Why is it critical that pastors themselves have a close relationship with Christ through His Word? -Do growing relationships just happen or do they require intentional effort? Show we expect the same in our relationship with Christ? -Have you exercised discipline to train yourself in other areas of life? If so, what did that entail? What would it look like to employ similar discipline in your relationship with Christ? -If someone were to observe you for a week, what would they conclude is valuable to you? Why is growing closer to Christ more valuable than worldly pursuits? -What about God's character gives you assurance in the promises of God's Word? For further study: Lk 18:29-30; Jn 10:10; Rom 13:12-14; 1 Cor 9:25-27; 2 Cor 11:27; Phil 2:12-13; Col 1:29; 2 Tim 3:10-16; Heb 12:1-2. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/511251738295877 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:49:19 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/427251841264366 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/427251841264366 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:45:46 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/420251752127713 Living Hope – 1 Peter 1:3-5 What is our living hope? What is the basis for our living hope? How does our living hope impact our lives now? -What is our hope? Why does v3 call it a living hope? -What is the basis for our hope? How does this give you confidence in its certainty? -How does having hope give us an opportunity to point others to Jesus? (see Eph 2:14; 1 Th 4:12; 1 Pt 3:15) -In what ways does your hope impact your life now? Does the passage give additional ways? Other passages to consider: Jn 11:25-26; Rom 8:12-25; 1 Cor 15:50-58; Eph 1:16-18; 2:1-7; Col 3:4; Titus 2:13; Rev 21:1-5. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/420251752127713 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:34:49 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/413251745427407 Promote and Protect the Gospel Call of the Church – v15c Confession of the Church – v16 -In what ways can the members of AGC promote the Gospel? -How can AGC protect the Gospel? What are the greatest dangers to the Gospel today? -What is the value of shared confessions for God's people? What, if any, danger is found in their use? -What is the significance of the six lines of truth selected by the Apostle Paul for this confession? -Remembering the context, how does our behavior relate to our ability to promote and protect the Gospel? For further study: Mt 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2 Cor 5:16-21; Eph 1:20-21; Phil 2:9-11; 1 Pt 3:22. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/413251745427407 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:35:48 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/4625183801275 Baptism Service https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/4625183801275 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:18:22 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/330251842483773 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/330251842483773 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:44:31 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/323251741266362 We are the Household of God – 1 Timothy 3:14-15a -What did God do to make you a child of God? What privileges are yours as a child of God? -How does understanding the church is the household of God affect your commitment to Abounding Grace Church? -How should being a member of the household of God impact our behavior toward God? Toward each other? And toward unbelievers? For further study: Mt 6:9; Jn 1:12; Rom 8:14-16; 1 Cor. 4:1; Gal. 6:10; Eph. 2:19; 4:32-5:2; 1 Jn 3:1,3,11. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/323251741266362 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:45:54 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/31625182645663 1 Timothy 3:8-13 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/31625182645663 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:45:34 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/3925174238057 Title: News That Matters Text: Book of Romans (Survey) Intro: The Value of God's Word Psalm 19:9-10 Proverbs 23:23 Key Passages: Rom. 1:16-17 God Reveals His righterousness in the Gospel Three Dynamics: Knowing, Growing & Doing Rom. 5:1 God's Righteousness as a benefit of your faith Rom. 6:11 God's Righteousness as it impacts your perspective Rom. 12:1-3 God's Righteousness impacts your life Rom. 12:9 ff God's Righteousness demonstrated in you (The Roman's Road a path to righteousness: Rom. 3:23 Rom. 6:23 Rom. 5:8 Rom. 10:9 Rom. 10:13 Rom. 13:14 God's Righteousness in practice https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/3925174238057 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Dr. Dayton Kittterman 0:43:48 no Dr. Dayton Kittterman https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/3225184315440 Centered, Secure, & Satisfied – Psalm 16 Our lives are… -How does David demonstrate that his life is centered on the Lord? What choices should you make on a typical day to show your life is centered on the Lord? -Why is our relationship with the Lord secure? What difference should that security make in your life? -Where do you look to for satisfaction? Do you believe the Lord can truly satisfy? How can you cultivate satisfaction in the Lord? For further study: Ex 33:14-15; Ps 49:15; 73:24-26; Matt 7:14; 16:16; Acts 2:25-28; Rom 8:23; 1 Cor 15:23. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/3225184315440 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:51:58 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/22325197455935 Perfection is Coming– Revelation 21:1-8 -What will be different and better about the New Heaven and the New Earth? How will it be a reversing of the curse? -What examples in the Bible do we see of God desiring to dwell with His people? How will this reach its culmination in the New Heaven and New Earth? -How does the guarantee of this coming perfection encourage us in our walk with Christ now? How should we live now in light of this promised future? For further study: Genesis 1-3; Ps 16:11; 23:6; 73:26; Isa 65:17-20; Rom 5:1-5; 8:18-30; 1 Cor 15:51-58; 1 Pet 1:3-9; 2 Pet 3:12-13. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/22325197455935 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:49:49 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/21625183728978 The Importance of Qualified Deacons - 1 Timothy 3:8-13 The Role of Deacons – Deacons assist the elders by facilitating the care for the needs of the church. Their service ensures needs do not go unmet, preserves the unity of the church, and enables elders to focus on the ministry of the Word and prayer in shepherding the flock. The Qualifications of Deacons: -In AGC's current setting, how can deacons serve to free the elders to fulfill their role? -What does the image of "holding the faith" teach us about being a Christian? -Why are these qualifications essential for the deacons of the church? How does a church test (v10) if a deacon is qualified? -How are faithful deacons a blessing to the church? What promise is given to deacons as they faithfully serve (v13)? For further study: Acts 6:1-6; 11:29; Eph 4:11-16; Phil 1:1; 1 Tim 6:5-10. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/21625183728978 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:45:48 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/29251849114607 The Church Needs Biblically Qualified Elders - 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Knowing these qualifications will equip you to: -Evaluate current/prospective elders -Pray for current/prospective elders -Raise up future elders -Strive for personal growth in godliness -Why is desire to serve as an elder a good starting point, but not enough in itself to serve as an elder? What else is needed? -How does ministry provide temptation regarding money and material things? -Why is there a connection between a man's leadership of his home and his leadership in the church? How does a church guard against holding an elder's family to an unrealistic standard? How should a church respond when an elder's children are not under control? -Why would a newer believer be more vulnerable to the pitfalls of pride than someone older in the faith? How did pride lead to the devil falling under judgment? -Why is there only one qualification having to do with skill, while the rest are character-related? What does that tell us? For Further study: Isa 14:12-15; Acts 20:17,26-35; Phil 1:1; 1 Th 4:12; 1 Tim 5:10,17; 6:3-9; 2 Tim 2:26; 3:2-4; Titus 1:5-9; 2:2,5; Heb 3:2-6; 13:2,5,17; 1 Pt 5:1-4,8 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/29251849114607 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:54:56 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/22251949306365 Glorifying God by Embracing His Design 1 Timothy 2:11-15 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/22251949306365 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:50:20 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/12625183255691 Glorifying God in our Corporate Gatherings Foundational values for all God's people as we gather: -Desiring to see God glorified -Holiness with self-control -Considerate of the needs of others Gender specific applications: Men: Women: -What kind of heart preparation should one do before coming to worship? Why? -Why is it vital to bathe the services and ministries of the church in prayer? How can men lead in this? -How does unresolved anger hinder worship? Why were men specifically called to put off anger? -What is the difference between dressing attractively and dressing to get noticed? What harm comes from the latter? -Why is inner beauty much more valuable than outer beauty? How can one cultivate inner beauty? For further study: Prov 31:30; Mt 5:23-24; Eph 2:10; 4:31-32; 1 Tim 5:5,11; 2 Tim 3:6; Jam 1:19-20; 1 Pet 3:3-4. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/12625183255691 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:47:57 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/119251931453036 Ephesians 4:15-16 The Growth of the Church https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/119251931453036 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:49:38 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/112251846182551 Ephesians 4:11-14 – The Growth of the Church 1) The Process of Growth – vv11-12 2) The Final Goal of Growth – v13 3) The Result of Growth – v14 -Where did the church's initial life come from? How does Christ provide for the church's ongoing growth? -Who does the work of ministry? What does the work of ministry involve? How is one prepared to serve this way? -What does church growth look like? What is it contrasted with in this passage? -How is Christ central to the growth and focus of the church? For further study: Matt 16:13-18; Jn 15:1-17; 1 Cor 12:12-13:7; Eph 3:14-4:7; Col 2:6-10; 1 Th 5:8-11; Heb 3:13. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/112251846182551 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:43:12 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/15251837466866 Purpose for Each Day – Gen 1:26/1 Cor 6:20,10:31/Ps 16:11 -What does it mean to glorify God? While all creation declares God's glory, how are humans especially able to glorify God? -What does it look like to enjoy God? What is the connection between glorifying God and enjoying Him forever? -How does the Gospel enable us to glorify God and enjoy Him forever? -How does knowing that my purpose is "to glorify God and enjoy Him forever" give meaning to all that I do? How does this purpose shape how I approach each day? -As Christians, how should we respond to the reality that we often fail of glorifying God and enjoying Him? -Does enjoying God mean that I can't enjoy other things too? How do I know when this becomes idolatry? For further study: Gen 1:26; Ps 16:11; 19:1-4; 73:25-26; Isa 43:6-7; Jn 17:3; Acts 17:25; Rom 12:1; 1 Cor 6:19-20; 10:31; Phil 3:7-8; 4:4; Col 1:16; 1 Pet 3:18. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/15251837466866 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:35:48 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/122924165082516 You Need God's Word to Survive and Thrive Deuteronomy 8:3 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/122924165082516 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:48:01 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1222241923406648 Lord of All - Philippians 2:9-11 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1222241923406648 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:49:15 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/121524191029818 Consider Christ's Humility - Philippians 2:3-8 -What changes did God the Son experience by becoming man? -How did the incarnation affect the Son's relationship with God the Father? What was their relationship like while Jesus suffered on the cross? -Why did Jesus subject Himself to the humiliation of the incarnation and crucifixion? How does this serve as an example to us? -Why is humility vital to our relationships? In what areas is God calling you to consider the interests of others? -Further study: Mt 1:20-23; Mk 10:45; Lk 1:31-35; Jn 1:1,14; 8:29,58; 17:5; 2 Cor 8:9; Col 1:15-17; 2:9; Heb 2:17-18; 4:14-16; 10:7-8. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/121524191029818 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:39:28 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/128241849171905 The Glory of Christ in His Sacrifice 1 Timothy 2:5-7 Reasons to pray for all kinds of people to be saved (embrace the gospel): 1) Glory of God (v2b) – Praying this way sanctifies the Church. 2) Pleasure of God (v3) – Praying this way pleases God. 3) Desire of God (v4) – God's heart and plan is to save all kinds of people. 4) Death of Christ (v5-6) – Praying this way aligns with the purpose and value of Christ's sacrifice a. Exclusive – Christ is the to reconcile people to the one God. b. Love – Christ suffered and died of sinners c. Power – Christ's death His people from their sins d. Scope – Christ died of people. 5) Ministry of Paul (v7) – God appointed Paul to bring the Gospel to the Gentiles. How is Jesus uniquely qualified to reconcile people to their Creator? In what ways does the sacrifice of Christ declare His glory? What attributes of Christ shine forth from His sacrifice? How does failing to pray for all kinds of people to be saved demean Christ's sacrifice? Why are the singularity of God and the exclusivity of Christ not welcome news to the popular culture? How can we explain that the singularity of God and the exclusivity of Christ are truly good news? For Further study: Dt 6:4; Mk 10:45; Acts 4:12; Rom 3:29-30; 5:6; 8:32; Gal 1:4; 2:20; 4:4; Eph 5:2; Phil 2:5-7; Heb 2:14-17; Rev 5:9. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/128241849171905 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:42:28 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/121241827323179 Call to Worship – Psalm 100 Scripture Reading – 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Sermon – Pray for people everywhere to be saved – 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Result – ____________ · · · Reason ____________ -How does the command of prayer "for all people" challenge the way we normally pray? -In what way would our corporate worship be transformed if we focused on pleasing God rather than the preferences of man? -Do our corporate and personal prayers mark God's priorities? If not, what changed need to be made? -Develop an extensive evangelistic prayer list. What routine/method could you employ to consistently pray through this list? Further study: Gen 12:1-3; Hab 2:14; Mt 6:5-15; Acts 4:23-31; Rom 13:1-7; Col 4:2-6; 1 Th 4:11-12; 5:17; 2 Th 3:1-5; Rev 7:9-10. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/121241827323179 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:48:34 no Jathan Newton - Sermons through 1 Timothy https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/112424193155825 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/112424193155825 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:49:32 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1117241818301799 Fight the Good Fight – 1 Timothy 1:18-20 1) Marching Orders = 2) Resources = 3) Practice = 4) Motivation = -What does the imagery of combat bring to the understanding of ministry and the Christian life? -What choices and/or actions are involved when a person rejects a good conscience? -What does it mean to hand someone over to Satan? How does church discipline serve to protect faith in Christ? -Are you committed, by God's grace, to fighting the good fight of the faith? What will this look like in your daily life? Other passages to consider: Josh 1:9; Mt 18:15-20; Acts 13:1-3; 1 Cor 5:1-5; 2 Cor 10:3-4; Eph 6:10-20; 1 Tim 4:14; 6:3-5,11-12,20-21; 2 Tim 1:6-7; 2:1-3; 3:8; Jude 3, 17-25. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1117241818301799 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:53:28 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1110241821512609 Embracing a Biblical Perspective of Spiritual Leaders I Corinthians 4:1-7 – Tom Madon – Living Word Fellowship Instead of giving their foremost allegiance to Jesus Christ, many in the church in Corinth were elevating their favorite teacher and leader beyond what God intended. Paul's corrective words provide Christians with a Biblical understanding of how to view spiritual leaders in the church. In our passage today, Paul highlights three crucial truths that apply to the church in all generations. 1. Paul corrects their flawed perspective on how to ______ Christian leaders (Verses 1-2). • Paul and his fellow leaders were to be viewed as ________ and ______________. o Their service was to Christ. o Their stewardship was of the mysteries of God. o The foremost calling of servants and stewards is faithfulness to Christ and His Word. 2. Paul corrects their mistaken perception of how to __________ spiritual leaders (verses 3-5). • The evaluation of others was of minimal importance to Paul. • His evaluation of himself was far from conclusive. • God's evaluation is the one that ultimately matters. 3. Paul corrects their inflated _______________ in failing to see God's goodness in everything they possessed (Verses 6-7). • Paul's illustration of himself and Apollos was for the church in Corinth; his words about Christian leadership apply to the church through the ages. • Paul asked three penetrating questions that have application for all believers. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1110241821512609 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Tom Madon 0:46:37 no Tom Madon https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/113241931595618 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/113241931595618 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:47:43 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1027241824286594 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/1027241824286594 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:45:14 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/102024174474450 Using the OT Law – 1 Timothy 1:8-11 · Goal of biblical teaching – · False teacher's wrong use of the OT law – · Right use of the OT law – vv8-11 1) 2) 3) -Even though Christians are no longer under the OT law, how does it continue to be profitable for Christians under the New Covenant? -What does the OT law reveal about God? What does it reveal about man by nature? -How does the OT law point us to Christ and the Gospel? Other passages to consider: Jn 5:38; Acts 14:11-18; 17:16-34; Rom 1:14-32; 2:14-16; 7:6; Gal 2:16; 3:19-26; 2 Tim 3:16; Heb 8:7-13. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/102024174474450 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:43:12 no Jathan Newton - Belief&BehaviorForGod’sChurch https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/10624173520206 Recognizing & Rejecting False Teaching – 1 Timothy 1:3-7 1) The forbidding of false teaching – vv3-4a 2) The fruit of false teaching – v4b 3) The goal of biblical teaching – v5 4) The traits of false teachers – vv6-7 -How does the temptation to useless speculation confront the contemporary church today? -Why is love the proper outcome by which teaching and preaching must be evaluated? How does this contrast with the goal of the false teaching in vv3-4 and with false teaching today? -How does an impure heart, a seared conscience, and an insincere faith bring forth a failure in Christian love? -Identify a time when you became involved in "fruitless discussion." What was motivating you and what was the result of that conversation? -What is your biggest take-away from this passage that will help you recognize and reject false teaching? Other passages to consider: Mt 7:15-20; 22:36-40; Jn 13:34-35; Acts 17:11; 20:28-32; Eph 1:10; 3:9; 1 Tim 3:1-7; 5:17; Titus 1:5-16. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/10624173520206 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:42:52 no Jathan Newton - Belief&BehaviorForGod’sChurch https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/92924183296690 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/92924183296690 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:54:48 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/915241822583774 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/915241822583774 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 J Pierce- AGC 0:38:30 no J Pierce- AGC https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/98241897650 Follow Godly Examples 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10; Philippians 3:17 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/98241897650 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:40:42 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/91241821462170 God's Good Purposes & Gracious Provision 1) – vv13-17 2) – vv18-22 3) – John 3:16-18 -What parallels do you see between God's provision for Naomi, Israel, and the world? -What is God's grand plan for history? Will anything thwart him from accomplishing his purposes? -Christian, what is God's ultimate plan for you? What all might God use to accomplish this plan in your life? -What has God provided for you and what does he promise still to provide? -In Scripture, how do you see God work through ordinary people to accomplish his extraordinary purposes? Why does God work this way? -What might God be doing through you (without you even knowing)? Other passages to consider: Gen 12:3; Judg 21:25; 2 Sam 7:12-14; Isa 9:6; 52:13-53:12; Mt 1:1-17; Rom 8:28-39; Gal 3:13; 4:4-7; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Rev 5:9. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/91241821462170 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:39:26 no Jathan Newton - Ruth https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/82524172604991 The Love and Sacrifice of Redemption – Ruth 4:1-12 - vv1-2 - vv3-4 - vv5-6 - vv7-10 - vv11-12 Application: -What qualities does Boaz demonstrate in this passage? -Why did the closest relative choose not to redeem the land and Ruth? How does Boaz demonstrate selfishness in volunteering to redeem? -Christian, how does this passage point us to what Christ has done for you? How should you respond? -How does love involve selflessness? Who has God placed in your life to sacrificially serve? Other passages to consider: Gen 38; Jn 13:34-35; Rom 5:8,12-21; 6:1-14; Gal 2:20; Eph 5:25-27; Phil 2:3-11; Titus 3:3-7; 1 Pet 1:3-5. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/82524172604991 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:48:14 no Jathan Newton - Ruth https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/8182417556683 Our focus in this sermon is Peter's brief, but comprehensive doxology written to believers who were suffering because of their faith. While his letter contains many instructive expressions of encouragement, his majestic words of praise in these three verses remind them of the broad scope of God's saving work in their lives, truths we too need to keep in mind. 1. He____________ blesses___________ God________ for _______His_______ that brought about our new birth and gave us a living hope through Christ's resurrection (vs3). 2. He_________ blesses________ God_______ for________the___________ He has reserved in heaven for His children (vs 4). 3. He __________blesses____________ God__________ for _________His__________ over His children until the day He calls us home and we experience the definitive phase of our salvation (vs 5). https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/8182417556683 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Tom Madon 0:36:55 no Tom Madon https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/811241710420 "The Incarnation – Why Jesus Came Among Us" Selected Portions of Hebrews, Chapters 1 and 2 August 11, 2024 ​The opening verses of Hebrews affirm that while God had previously spoken to His people in many portions and ways, in these last days He has spoken through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. The writer goes to great length in describing who Jesus is and what He has done, giving extended space to how Jesus is superior to the angels in every way. He then moves to His Incarnation and why that was necessary. As we make our way through these compelling verses, we will see that there were three primary reasons why Jesus humbled Himself as He did in coming to live among us as a man. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/811241710420 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Tom Madon 0:47:46 no Tom Madon https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/82242015423436 God Working Through Bold and Risk-Taking Faith- Ruth 3 -How has Naomi changed since chapter 1? -What risks did Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz take? What motivated them to take these risks? -What risks are you willing to take for the sake of the gospel? How can you grow bolder in your faith? Other passages to consider: Lev 25:25-55; Deut 25:5-10; Ruth 1:9,16-17; 2:11-12; Prov 31:10; Ezek 16:8; Mt 8-9; 25:14-30. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/82242015423436 Religion & Spirituality Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:46:50 no Jathan Newton - Ruth https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/72824174424631 Sermon – Ruth 2 – God's Generous Kindness -How did Boaz go above and beyond the law of Moses in showing generous kindness to Ruth? -How do you see God's hand in providing for Ruth and Naomi? Do you think Naomi is beginning to recognize God's provision? Why or why not? -What pictures of the Gospel are present in chapter 2 of Ruth? In what ways does God show you generous kindness? -What ethical principles can we draw from this passage? What habits will help you show generous kindness to others? Other passages to consider: Lev 19:9-10; Deut 7:7-9; 24:29; Ps 36:7; 57:1; 91:4; 145:13-17; Mt 23:37; Rom 2:4; Eph 1:3-14; 2:1-10; 4:32; Col 3:12; Titus 3:4-7; Jam 1:5. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/72824174424631 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:50:48 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/72124171492764 Ruth 1:6-22 – God's Faithfulness in Suffering -How do we see God's kindness and mercy displayed in this scene? -What truths about God does Naomi get right in this passage? Where is her thinking about God incorrect? -How does God promise to be faithful to his people in their suffering? Other passages to consider: Gen 12:1-3; Ex 15:23-24; Dt 7; 25:5-10; 28; Lam 3:22-24; 1 Co 1:4-9; 10:13; 2 Th 3:3; Heb 4:14-16; 10:23; 1 Pt 4:12-19. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/72124171492764 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:51:41 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/71424181273521 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/71424181273521 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:44:16 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/76241719412013 Four Pictures of Salvation: https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/76241719412013 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:40:00 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/63024179595297 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/63024179595297 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 David May 0:32:53 no David May https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/623241728536815 Secure in Christ – Romans 5:6-11 Two reasons we know we are secure in Christ… 1) – vv6-8 2) – vv9-11 -How did your relationship to God change at your conversion? How does this change give you security? -When are you tempted to doubt your salvation? What truths do you need to remember in those moments? -Why is it important for believers to have assurance of their salvation? -Does security in Christ lead to laziness in your battle with sin? How does the gospel guard against that? Other passages to consider: Ps 118; 136; Rom 6:1-4; 8:37-39; Eph 3:18-19; 1 Th 1:10; 1 Jn 3:1; 4:10. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/623241728536815 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:44:34 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/61624184535584 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/61624184535584 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Keith McFaul 0:55:20 no Keith McFaul https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/69241739225594 Psalm 3 – Our Shield and Defender 1) -vv1-2 2) -vv3-4 3) -vv5-6 4) -vv7-8 -What circumstances often tempt you to fear? How can you remember to focus on the Lord when faced with trouble? -What truths about God are especially helpful for you to remember when you go through trials? -How is God glorified his people display joy, peace, and trust during difficult times? Other passages to consider: Ps 23; 27:1-3; 46:1-3; 121:1; Mt 14:30-31; Rom 8:31-39; Phil 4:4-9; James 1:2-8. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/69241739225594 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:39:46 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/62241734141355 Call to Worship – Psalm 63:1-4 Scripture Reading – Hebrews 10:19-39 Sermon – Keep Hearing and Believing the Gospel – 1 Peter 5:12-14 1) Declaring the true grace of God 2) Standing firm in the true grace of God -What is the grace of God that Peter has declared to his readers? -Why do Christians need to hear the Gospel again and again? -What does it look like to stand firm in the grace of God? How can you practice that in your life? Other passages to consider: Mt 10:21-22; 24:12-13; Jn 6:39-40; 10:27-29; Acts 14:21-22; 1 Cor 1:4-9; 16:13-14; Eph 2:1-10; Phil 1:6; Col 1:21-23; 2:6-7; 1 Th 5:23-24; Heb 3:12-14; 10:23; 12:1-3; Jude 24-25. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/62241734141355 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:45:30 no Jathan Newton - FollowingChrist inFallen World https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/52624183443742 Christ's Care for His Sheep – Psalm 23 1) The _________________ of our Good Shepherd – vv1-3 2) The ___________________________ of our Good Shepherd – v4 3) The _________________ of our Good Shepherd – v5 4) The _________________ of our Good Shepherd – v6 -Why is sheep/shepherd a fitting metaphor for our relationship with God? How did you come into the fold of God? -How does Psalm 23 describe Christ's "all-encompassing care" of his people? -How does this psalm help you in your current relationship with Christ? In what ways is God calling you to respond to this sermon? -Other passages to consider: Ex33:17-34:9; Ps 26:8; 37:25; Ps 77:20; Ps 84:1-4; Ps 95:1-7; Isa 53:7; 61:1-3; Ezek 34:11-16; Luke 15:1-7; John 10:1-18; 1 Pet 2:24-25; 5:1-4. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/52624183443742 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:57:30 no Jathan Newton - FollowingChrist inFallen World https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/519241732402052 One Ambition Philippians 3:10-11 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/519241732402052 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Brian Payen 0:40:16 no Brian Payen https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/51224182042678 God Will Make All Things Right 1 Peter 5:10-11 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/51224182042678 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:41:24 no Jathan Newton - FollowingChrist inFallen World https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/55241740257140 The Battle for Your Faith – 1 Peter 5:8-11 1) Wake-up Call – v8a 2) Dangerous Enemy – v8b 3) Clear Command – v9 4) Empowering Promise – v10 5) Confident Praise – v11 -Why does Peter call Christians to be alert to the reality of Satan? What might it look like to not be aware and alert to the spiritual battle that we are in? -What are Satan's common attacks on Christians? How should we counter those schemes? -Explain this statement – "Satan is a real foe, but a defeated foe." How was Satan defeated? What and when will be his final defeat? Other passages to consider: Gen 3:1-7; Mt 4:1-11; 2 Cor 2:11; Eph 6:10-20; Col 2:6-7,15; Heb 2:14; Jam 4:7; 1 Pt 1:13; 4:7; 1 Jn 4:4; Rev 20:10. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/55241740257140 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:45:17 no Jathan Newton - FollowingChrist inFallen World https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/428241723266479 Call to worship - Psalm 16:5-11 Scripture Reading - Romans 8:18-39 Sermon - Rejoicing in Hope in the Midst of Suffering - 1 Peter 1:3-7 - Chaplain Justin Cass with Good News Global -How does having hope give us an opportunity to point others to Jesus (see Eph 2:14; 1 Th 4:12; 1 Pt 3:15) -Do you tend to grow closer to God in times of difficulty? Why? -Who around you needs encouragement as they go through trials? -How has this passage both excited you about where you are heading, and increased your confidence that you'll get there? Other passages to consider: Ex 34:6; Matt 5:5; 6:19-21; Jn 3:1-6; Rom 8:16-18; 31-39; 1 Cor 15:50-58; 2 Cor 4:16-17; Eph 1:16-18; 2:1-7; Phil 3:10-11; Col 1:11;3:4; Titus 2:13; Rev 21:1-5. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/428241723266479 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Justin Cass 0:40:46 no Justin Cass https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/42124174607386 1 Peter 5:5b-7 – The Vital Importance of Humility Two Commands to Humble Ourselves: Scope Reason Expression -How does pride manifest itself in our relationships? What would it look like to instead practice humility in those situations? -How do we demonstrate pride in relation to our circumstances? What are some ways we are proud without realizing it? -Why is humility so vital to our spiritual growth? How does pride hinder our growth in the grace and knowledge of Christ? Other passages to consider: Ex 3:19; Ps 55:22; Pr 3:34; Is 66:2; Jn 13:1-17; Ph 2:3-8; Col 3:12-13; Heb 3:7-4:13; Jam 4:6. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/42124174607386 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:44:44 no Jathan Newton - FollowingChrist inFallen World https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/41424173987741 Sermon – 1 Peter 5:1-5 – How God Cares for His People in a Fallen World 1) Reminder – v1 2) Responsibility – vv2-3 3) Reward – v4 4) Response – v5 -How does God use the local church (and elders), to help us follow Christ in a fallen world? What does being compared to a sheep remind us about our need? -Why do we find it hard to accept that we need shepherds? In what way do you personally find this hardest? -How does this passage move you to pray for your leaders? How could God use you to encourage your leaders? -If you are an elder…does this passage call you to change your attitude or conduct in any way? Other passages to consider: Ps 23; Mk 10:42-45; Jn 21:15-17; Acts 20:17,28; Phil 1:1; 1 Tim 3:1-7; 5:17-18; Heb 13:17,20-21. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/41424173987741 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:48:38 no Jathan Newton - FollowingChrist inFallen World https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/47241353585744 1 Peter 4:12-19 – Suffering for the Name of Christ 1) The __________ of Christian Suffering – v12 2) The __________ of Christian Suffering – vv13-16 3) The __________ of Christian Suffering – vv12b, 17-18 4) The __________ to Christian Suffering – v19 -Why is it important for us to not sugarcoat the fact that Christians will face suffering? -How does the faithfulness and sovereignty of God encourage us during times of suffering? What other aspects of God's character help you endure suffering? -Why is suffering for the name of Christ a blessing? -How is God glorified during our times of suffering? Other passages to consider: Prov 11:31; Isa 11:1-5; Mal 3:1-5; Mt 5:3-16; 25:31-46; Rom 5:1-5; 2 Tim 3:12; 1 Pet 1:6-9; 3:8-17. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/47241353585744 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:48:22 no Jathan Newton - FollowingChrist inFallen World https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/331241733517012 -What claim does Jesus make in this passage? What evidence is there to back up his claim? Can anyone else make such a claim (and back it up)? -What does it mean to believe in Jesus? What truths about Jesus do you need to believe? How is that belief demonstrated? -Do you have a living relationship with Christ? If you do, what promises does Jesus give you in this passage? Other passages to consider: Ex 3:14-15; 1 Cor 15; Eph 2:1-8; Phil 3:9-11; Col 3:1; 1 Th 4:16-18; Rev 1:18. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/331241733517012 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:42:01 no Jathan Newton https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/3242417766021 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/3242417766021 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:52:05 no Jathan Newton - FollowingChrist inFallen World https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/31724173387673 Prepared to Suffer – 1 Peter 4:1-6 Be resolved to ________ rather than _____. (Choosing ________ to God, though it leads to ________) Our example (v1a) – Our new motivation (v2) – no longer ____________, but the ____________ Our testimony (v3) – Unbelievers' response (v4) – Our confident hope (vv5-6) – Certainty of future ___________ and ____________ -In what ways are you pursuing the will of God? Where are you living by the will of man? -How have you experienced others being surprised for what you won't join them in doing? How does this passage help you to deal well with those moments? -In what ways does the return of Christ encourage you in your battle against sin and suffering for doing right? Other passages to consider: Mt 10:38-39; Lk 9:23; Jn 15:18-19; 2 Cor 4:7-12,16-18; 1 Th 4:13-18; 2 Th 1:5-10; 1 Pt 1:13-16; 2:20-21; 3:16-18. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/31724173387673 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Jathan Newton 0:49:38 no Jathan Newton - FollowingChrist inFallen World https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/310241750435716 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/agc/sermons/310241750435716 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Tony de la Riva 1:01:38 no Tony de la Riva