“Progressive’ Christianity: Fact or Fiction…Part 1-Why Does It Matter That God Doesn’t Change?”
TEXT:
James 1: 16-17
I.
God’s Nature Does Not Change (Malachi 3:6) a. His love b. His mercy & grace c. He is not mutating or evolving
II.
God’s Attributes Are Eternal (Hebrews 13:8) a. b. c. d.
III.
His omniscience His omnipotence His omnipresence His immutability
Because God Does Not Change His Promises, His Word Can Be Trusted (Numbers 23:19 & Psalm 119:89)
PM SERVICE TITLE:
“Return To Simplicity of Christ”
TEXT:
2 Corinthians 11: 3
I.
Purpose... Reach people for Christ ...teach them to be disciples...get everyone involved
II.
Approach... Worship that is based on biblical truth and causes people to consider the Lord. That stimulates their spirit more than their emotions
III.
Eliminate...busyness, territories, control
IV.
Emphasis...tell the story, encourage full family participation, pull together truths with the way we live (stop separating what we believe from how we live)