In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the intricate connections between medieval architecture, church leadership, and scriptural teachings. Using the metaphor of "flying buttresses," the episode explores how strategic support structures extend beyond the church walls into the community, similar to relationships in gospel ministry.
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December 17, 2024
In Hebrews 1-4, God has spoken through His Son, who upholds all things and provided purification for sins, surpassing the angels in honor and authority. The Son, Jesus Christ, is celebrated for his eternal reign and justice, fulfilling prophecies and inaugurating a salvation made sure through suffering.
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Today’s Reading: Read Hebrews 1-4 Think of a time when you gave a gift to someone that they really loved. What was the gift? What...
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December 16, 2024
Peter writes to encourage believers scattered across various regions, emphasizing their heavenly inheritance through faith in Christ. He urges them to live holy lives, reflecting God’s enduring word and serving as obedient, loving disciples despite earthly trials.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Peter What does your Christmas tree look like? Is it living or artificial? We decorate pretty early in our home, so...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Advent Week Three- The Gift of JOY What makes you happy? What is something that always makes you smile, even when you...
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December 14, 2024
Paul instructs Timothy on maintaining faith and sound doctrine, combating false teachings and upholding the law rightly. He emphasizes the transformative power of God's grace in his own life as a testimony, urging Timothy to persist in faith and purity amidst challenges, and to foster orderly worship and good deeds within the church.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Timothy 1:1-5, 12-20; 2:1-7; 4; 6– Parents, think of a teacher you really loved! Try to remember a story you can...
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December 13, 2024
In Ephesians 5-6, Paul exhorts the Ephesians to imitate God through lives of love and purity, contrasting the behaviors fitting for believers with those of darkness, and emphasizes the mutual submission within the family and the church. He details the armor of God necessary for spiritual warfare against evil forces, urging continuous prayer and vigilance. In Titus 1-3, Paul guides on church leadership and sound living, highlighting grace as the foundation for godly behavior and good works, reinforcing the message of salvation through Christ alone.
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Today’s Reading: Read Ephesians 5-6; Titus One of the greatest gifts God has given us is our family! Today, we’re going to spend some time...
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December 12, 2024
Paul's letter to the Ephesians opens with blessings and prayers for spiritual wisdom, emphasizing the unity and purpose in Christ's plan to reconcile all things to himself. He elaborates on the transformation from death to life through God’s grace, urging believers to live out their new identity in unity and maturity, demonstrating Christ's love and maintaining the harmony of the Spirit.
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Today’s Reading: Read Ephesians 1-4 Let’s make another list today! Think of everything that has happened in your family over the last 12 months. Make...
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