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Titus 3: 1-8 Introduction: Commitment is highly valued, but do we value commitment more than we should? Is there something better? I. The Biblical Roots of a Consecrated Life: A. Definition B. The two-fold process of consecration 1. Salvation a. I John 1:9 b. I Corinthians 6:11 c. Titus 3:3-7 2. Sanctification - Titus 3:8 C. The three main ideas 1. Separation - Leviticus 20:7 2. Dedication - Deuteronomy 29: 44-46 3. Purification a. Numbers 8:5-7 b. Mark 7:1-7, 14-16 c. Hebrews 10:19-22 d. James 4:7-8, 10 II. Three Truths About the Consecrated Life: A. It's possible B. It's practical C. It's preferable Conclusion: Are you ready to take commitment to the next level?

1 Peter 3: 1-6 Introduction: Who can you trust these days? I. A consecrated woman puts her hope in God: A. The example of Sarah B. Living by faith, rather than being co trolled by fears II. A consecrated woman is a submissive wife: A. Submissiveness is a by-product of a woman’s trust in God B. The challenge of our day for Christian women C. What submissiveness really means: 1. It means support 2. It means cooperation 3. It means respect III. A consecrated woman is a woman if inward beauty. A. The power of purity and reverence B. Unfading beauty Conclusion: Who can you trust these days?

Ephesians 4:1-6   Introduction: Whatever happened to the family meal? Why we need to worship as one family.   I. Because Unity is Job One: A. What is unity? 1. John 17:20-23 2. Ephesians 4:1-6 B. UNITY 1. UNDIVIDED - I Cor. 1:10-13 2. NAME - Romans 15:5-6 3. INTIMACY 4. TOGETHER - Acts 2:42-46 5. YIELD - Acts 2:47 C. The real reason people are attracted to church   II. Because Worship is Having One Heart for One God: A. The central, unifying truth 1. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 2. Ephesians 4:3-6 B. The kind of worship that honors God C. Inviting God's favor yields reaching new people - Acts 4:31-33   Conclusion: Let's throw out all labels and simply be known as a WORSHIPPING church

Joshua 24: 1-27   INTRODUCTION: Is it possible for a family to live a consecrated life? The example of Joshua and his family: I. HE REMINDS THEM OF GOD'S WORK OF CONSECRATION: A. Joshua 24:2-13 B. How God accomplished his work of consecration. C. It all began with one man and his wife answering God's call. II. HE CALLS THEM TO A RENEWED LIFE OF CONSECRATION: A. The two-fold process of consecration. B. Joshua 24:14 C. Two things that compromise our consecration: 1. Holding on to things from our former way of life. 2. Picking up new "gods" along the way. III. HE CHALLENGES THEM TO MAKE A CHOICE: A. Joshua 24:15 B. Two important messages from this leader: 1. He tells them to make a choice. 2. He tells them where he and his family stand. C. Three steps toward a consecrated family life: 1. Parents have to make a clear choice. 2. Parents have to teach their children. 3. Children have to make a choice for themselves. CONCLUSION: Let's don't be the generation that drops it!

Psalm 119:9-16 Dr. Hal West, Senior Pastor I. THE NOTICEABLE VOID IN THE CHURCH TODAY: A. The absence of men B. The Gender Gap C. The religion of masculinity II. AN IMPORTANT QUESTION FOR THE CHURCH: A. How can the church reclaim men? B. Four strategies: 1. We must help men rediscovery the masculinity of Christ 2. We must create masculine opportunities for men 3. We must foster an environment that meets the deepest needs of men a. Men need spiritual fathering b. Men need a band of brothers 4. We must reconnect men to the Word of God - Psalm 119:9-16 C. Five truths about God's Word: 1. It's realistic 2. It's reliable 3. It's relevant 4. It's revealing 5. It's resourceful - II Timothy 3:14-16 CONCLUSION: The call to consecration: The great challenge to men today.

1 Peter 2:4-12 INTRODUCTION: The Priesthood—The specific, individual call to every believer. 1 Peter 2: 4-10 I. THE PRIESTHOOD UNDER THE OLD COVENANT:    A. The Role of the Levitical Priesthood     1. Mediation   2. Maintaining   3. Ministry B. The Hierarchy of Priesthood   1. The High Priest   2. The Chief Priests   3. The Priests 4. The Levites     C. The Breakdown of the Priesthood   1. The need for change              2. Hebrews 8: 7-10, 13 II. THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE NEW TESTAMENT:   A. The Doctrine of Priesthood of All Believers 1. Hebrews 9: 10-14   2. Hebrews 10:5-14   3. Hebrews 10: 19-22   B. Three important questions   1. When did I become a priest?   2. What am I supposed to do? a. Hebrews 13: 15-16 b. Romans 12:1   3. What does this mean? a. I Peter 2: 11-12 b. Malachi 1: 6-8 RESPONSE: What will we do with this call to consecration as priests?

Introduction: Welcome to the "No Spin Zone!" I. An Urgent Message: A. Because we live in a time when money is on everyone's mind. B. Because we have failed to teach and preach biblical stewardship. C. Because the church's ministries and mission are suffering. II. A Basic Understanding of Biblical Stewardship: A. Everything belongs to God - Psalm 24:1 B. Everything we have is a gift of God - James 1:17 C. Everything we possess we possess as stewards  1. I Peter 4:10 2. I Corinthians 4:2 D. Everything we give ought to be an expression of grace - II Corinthians 8:1-15 1. We give ourselves first 2. We give eagerly 3. We give generously - II Corinthians 9:6 4. We give joyfully - II Corinthians 9:7 5. We give freely - Matthew 10:8 III. The Current Reality: A. We have a spiritual problem we need to address - our disobedience B. We have a budget problem we need to address - our debt C. We have an immediate problem we need to address - our deteriorating roof IV. Changing the Current Reality: A. Changing the way we think about and handle money. B. Practicing biblical stewardship 1. Tithing - Malachi 3:6-12 2. Freewill offerings C. Attacking the debt as an enemy 1. II Kings 4:1-7 2. I Chronicles 29:1-9 D. Passing the hat or pass the buck - I Corinthians 16:1-2 Response: Repent, Replace, Respond

"THE EVERY MEMBER CHURCH Every Member Belonging Romans 12:3-13 I. The Need to Belong A. A basic human need B. A fundamental spiritual need 1. A New Testament model – Acts 2:42-44 2. The real meaning of Fellowship C. Corinth A church that failed to meet this need 1. An immature love 2. A more excellent way I Cor 13:4-8 II. Creating an Environment of Belonging A. When we understand that we are spiritually linked Romans 12:3-5 B. When we minister to one another Romans 12:6-8 C. When we show love for one another Romans 12:9-13 D. When we accept everyone into the family that God brings to us Romans 12:16 Conclusion: Being Jesus to your brother.