Ross Road Community Church

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God Is Community Genesis 1 & Various Texts We are like the triune God when we exist in community The Trinity in: Creation John Ephesians The So What? We are made to reflect the image of God The Trinity and the Church (Eph 4:4-6) In mission In relationship QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: How have you experienced the good and the challenge of community in your life? How does the Trinity help us to think about the importance of community? What can you do to take a further step into community?

God the Good Shepherd John 10:11-13 Recognizing God as our Shepherd means acknowledging that He knows best. John 10:11-15 1. The Shepherd 2. The hired hand the sheep When bad things happen in a world with a good God Recognizing God as our Shepherd means truly believing trusting that He knows best. QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: Why is it so hard for us to admit when we are wrong? Do you believe that God is your Shepherd and that He knows best, even when the world seems like its crumbling around you? How would you answer if someone approached you and asked why there is pain in this world if God is good?

God is our Rock Al Stobbe Because God is our Rock, we can build our lives on Him 1. When we build our lives on God as our Rock ○ We can find strength 2. When we build our lives on God as our Rock ○ We can also find refuge from our enemies 3. When we build our lives on God as our Rock ○ We will trust Him more 4. When we build our lives on God as our Rock ○ We can stand firm when things are shaking around us Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord.

God is Near The one irrepressible need of our life is the presence of God (Rob Reimer) We miss the voice of God when we dont _____________________________. Sin ___________ our ability to ________________. Sometimes we dont _______________ God when He ______________________. Foundational Truths chart Questions to reflect: What might be hindering me from realizing Gods nearness? When have I been successful at hearing Gods voice and why? When each day will I review these foundational truths about my life with God?

God is King God was King - Psalm 47 Jesus is King Zechariah 9:9 Colossians 2:15 Jesus is King Forever Revelation 17:12-14 The Gospel is the Kingdom of God Matthew 24:14 We are Faithful Followers Questions to reflect on: How does you see the tension of the already/not yet reality of Gods kingdom in your world? Which incomplete gospel do you find yourself believing most often? If Christianity is about the rule and reign of God, how does that affect how you live?

SERMON NOTES Seeing Jesus more clearly helps us to live more faithfully Jesus Divine Titles The Alpha and the Omega (1:8) The First and the Last (1:17-18) The Beginning and the End (21:6, 22:12-13) B. Our Faithful Response Live Confidently in Christs Sovereignty Live Boldly in Christs Authority Live Hopefully in Christs Eternal Presence Points to Ponder: How can people tell that you believe Jesus is God by looking at your life? In what ways do you need to live more confidently, more boldly, or more hopefully today?

SERMON NOTES God our Good Creator Aften Thiessen Genesis 1:1-5 Genesis 1:6-8 Genesis 1:9-13 Genesis 1:4-19 Genesis 1:20-23 Genesis 1:24-31 A Genesis 1:24-31 B Genesis 2:1-7 Colossians 1:15-20 John 9:1-7 Ephesians 2:8-10

Sometimes, the cares of our world threaten to rob us of the joy God offers. However, if we walk with God, his joy is a gift, freely given, which no one can take away.

SERMON NOTES Your deepest longings cant be achieved, they can only be received Worthless Idols and Broken Cisterns Gods living water 2 Warnings Questions to reflect on: What broken cisterns do you go to? How can you posture yourself to drink from Gods fountain? Scriptures to meditate on this week: Isaiah 55:1-2, Isaiah 58:11, John 7:37, John 4:1-26, Matthew 13:44-46, Psalm 23.

God is a Hiding Place Psalm 32 God hides us in His forgiveness 32:1-2: True happiness 32:3-4: The weight of unconfessed sin 32:5: The freedom of confession 32:6-7: God is a hiding place 32:8-10: Gods generous provision and our decision 32:11: A call to praise Questions to reflect on: How have you felt weighed down by unconfessed sin in the past? How have you experienced the happiness of Gods forgiveness? What do you need to confess today, and, how can you receive Gods forgiveness?