Summer Mix: “Paul, A Chosen Instrument” (Part 2)

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In this sermon, Pastor Stephen continues to examine the life of Paul following his radical conversion, looking at how his life was shaped by the Gospel mission and how our lives can reflect his.

Summer Mix:
“Paul, A Chosen Instrument” - Part 2

I. Pre-missionary years
II. Missionary Years
III. Imitating Paul
A. Walk closely with God.
B. Live selflessly.
C. Remember your past, but don’t be defined by it.
D. Put your gifts to use.
E. Never stop.

Summer Mix: “The Family Altar: Building a Household of Worship” (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)

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Summer Mix:
“The Family Altar: Building a Household of Worship”
Deuteronomy 6.4-9

I. The Lord is one God
II. Love the Lord in Totality
III. Teach your kids to do the same
IV. Live as a unified public witness

Redeeming the Time
Family Worship
Prioritize the Lord’s Day
Disciple in the everyday
Read quality literature
Confess sin and extend grace in the home
Practice hospitality together
Serve in the Church as a family
Teach stewardship and simplicity
Pray without ceasing
Celebrate providential moments

Summer Mix: “Evangelizing and then Discipling New Believers” (Acts 2:42-47)

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Summer Mix:
“Evangelizing and then Discipling New Believers”
Acts 2:42-47

I. Gospel Invitation
II. Gospel Community
III. Gospel Formation
IV. Gospel Participation

Practical Steps to Discipling a New Believer
1. Study the Bible and pray with them
2. Pray for them
3. Invite them into your life
4. Allow room for questions and questioning and answer them with scripture as much as possible
5. Model repentance and grace
6. Suggest or give appropriate resources and encourage grace filled habits
7. Be patient and a constant in their life

Palm Sunday: Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord (Matthew 21:1-11)

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice preaches about the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday:
Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord
Matthew 21:1-11

I. Jesus was not the earthly king the people had wanted
II. Even His closest followers could not see his plan when they looked at it through earthly eyes
III. The people that praise Jesus are not always the ones that follow him

Light in the Darkness | False Teachers Among You (2 Peter 2:1-3)

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice warns of the dangers of false teachers as explained in 2 Peter 2:1-3.

Light in the Darkness
False Teachers Among You
2 Peter 2:1-3

I. An Introduction to False Teachers
A. They master in deception
B. They deny the truth of Christ
C. They seek to fulfill their lust for sensuality
D. They seek to fulfill their lust for money
E. Their destruction is sure

Light in the Darkness | The True Word of God - Part 2 (2 Peter 1:19-21)

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how the objective truth of God’s word is a “lamp shining in a dark place.”

Light in the Darkness
The True Word of God - Part 2
2 Peter 1:19-21

I. The first and second coming of Jesus gives meaning to the words of prophecy
II. The words of the Prophets were confirmed by God
A. Not someone's own interpretation
B. Not someone's own motivation
C. The prophets were men carried along by God

Application:
1. They lead us well
2. They are a lamp
3. They will see us through until the day of Christ

Light in the Darkness | The Daily Work of Remembering (2 Peter 1:12-15)

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In this sermon, Tony Mason discusses why we frequently need to be reminded of what Christ has done and of his ongoing work within us.

Light in the Darkness
The Daily Work of Remembering
2 Peter 1:12-15

I. Remembering what Christ has done
II. Reminding believers of Christ’s work
III. Recalling the qualities of faithfulness

Light in the Darkness | The Pursuit of Christian Character - Part 2 (2 Peter 1:8-11)

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how Christian character produces a fruitful life, while forsaking it produces spiritual blindness.

Light in the Darkness
The Pursuit of Christian Character - Part 2
2 Peter 1:8-11

I. A new virtuous nature produces a fruitful life
II. The abandonment of that virtuous nature produces spiritual blindness
III. A new virtuous nature is how our calling and election are confirmed

Light in the Darkness | A Precious Salvation - Part 2 (2 Peter 1:3-4)

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how those who are in Christ become “partakers of the divine nature” through the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit.

Light in the Darkness
A Precious Salvation - Part 2
2 Peter 1:3-4

III. The Gifts of Christ
A. The gift of righteousness
B. The gift of Grace
C. The gift of Peace
D. The gift of Knowledge
1. His divine power
2. His life and godliness
3. His calling
4. His nature

Light in the Darkness | A Precious Salvation (2 Peter 1:1-2)

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In the first sermon of our series in 2 Peter, Pastor Brice discusses how we have obtained our salvation through the righteousness of Christ.

Light in the Darkness
A Precious Salvation
2 Peter 1:1-2

I. The Supremacy of Christ
II. Our Position in Christ
A. We have obtained our faith
B. We have obtained a faith of equal standing
C. We have obtained our faith strictly through the righteousness of Jesus
III. The Gifts of Christ

Vintage Values | Flourishing Relationally: Spiritual Gifts and the Edification of the Church (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)

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In the final sermon of our Vintage Values summer sermon series, Pastor Brice discusses how Christians “Flourish Relationally” by using our spiritual gifts to edify the Church.

Vintage Values
Flourishing Relationally: Spiritual Gifts and the Edification of the Church
1 Corinthians 12:1-11

I. In order to flourish relationally, we must use discernment as it pertains to our Spiritual gifts
II. In order to flourish relationally, we must practice self-control as it pertains to the use of our Spiritual gifts
III. In order to flourish relationally, we must use our God-given Spiritual gifts

Vintage Values | Worshiping Passionately Together (John 4:19-26)

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In this sermon on “Worshiping Passionately,” Stephen McNeill discusses the importance of gathering to worship and what biblical worship should look like.

Vintage Values
Worshiping Passionately Together
John 4:19-26

I. Why do we gather for worship?
II. What should we do when we gather for worship?
A. Christian worship should be framed and informed by the word of God
B. Worship themes
C. Worship practices
III. What are the effects of gathering for worship?

Vintage Values | Living Missionally: God’s Heart For the Nations (Psalm 67)

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In this sermon on “Living Missionally,” guest preacher Vlad Baraniuk discusses God’s design to use His people to make himself known to all people.

Vintage Values
Living Missionally: God’s Heart For the Nations
Psalm 67

• God’s desire: to be known and praised by all peoples everywhere
• God’s design: that He is to be known and proclaimed by His people

My Response (Matthew 28:18-20)
• Am I willing to accept and live under the authority of Jesus?
• Am I willing to be a disciple of Jesus AND to make other disciples?
• Am I willing to be baptized?
• Am I willing to be taught the commands of Christ and to teach others?
• Does the presence of Jesus encourage me to live this out?

Vintage Values | Worshiping Passionately in Every Moment (Romans 12:1-2)

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In this sermon on “Worshiping Passionately,” Blake Bostick explains what it means to worship as a living sacrifice.

Vintage Values
Worshiping Passionately in Every Moment
Romans 12:1-2

I. Passionate worship arises from seeing the beauty of God
A. God’s beauty is revealed through his creation
B. God’s beauty is revealed through his Word
II. Passionate worship is surrender of all of yourself to God
A. Do not be conformed to this world
B. Be transformed by the renewal of your mind

Vintage Values | Flourishing Relationally Through Discipleship (Matthew 4:18-22)

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In this sermon on how to “Flourish Relationally,” Stephen McNeill examines discipleship by looking at how Jesus made disciples and how we can follow in his example.

Vintage Values
Flourishing Relationally Through Discipleship
Matthew 4:18-22

I. What is a disciple?
II. What is discipleship?
III. Why is discipleship important?
IV. How did Jesus approach discipleship?
V. How does Vintage approach discipleship?

Takeaways:
1. Get familiar with the way Jesus made disciples.
2. Get serious about your personal growth as a Christian.
3. Get involved in making and shaping disciples.
4. Get in the habit of nourishing your relationships within the church.