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Psalm 78:1-72 We unlock hope through obedience to God. 1. God moves with grace and power. 2. Get off the merry-go-round of rebellion. 3. Embrace brokenness, not lip-service.

Psalm 76:1-12 God makes Himself known in our world. 1. God makes His home with us to protect us. 2. God displays His power for us. 3. We must worship God.

Psalm 75:1-10 Through praise to God, we find hope in between here and heaven. 1. God is near and active. 2. God is our security in between. 3. God calls us to be humble.

Psalms 73:1-28 God is good to those whose hearts are His. 1. The struggle of the in between. 2. Focus on God through worship. 3. Repent of a foolish focus.

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Romans 13:8-10 | The gospel teaches us how to relate to others. | 1. We owe an unending debt of love to others. | 2. To love the other fulfills God’s law. | 3. Love does no harm to a neighbor.

The gospel teaches us how to relate to government.

Communion refocuses our soul to celebrate. 1. We have intimacy with Jesus. 2. Jesus has set us free. 3. Jesus has paid the full debt of sin. 4. We have been made rich in grace.

The Father’s extravagant heart loves unconditionally, forgives completely, and celebrates abundantly.

1 Thessalonians 2:4-6 God entrusts us with the gospel so that we might share His love with others. 1. Sin enslaves us. 2. Jesus alone sets us free. 3. God entrusts us to share the gospel with others.

2 Corinthians 8:1-9 God entrusts us with the gospel so that we might abound in the grace of giving. 1. Give in difficult times. 2. Give beyond ability. 3. Give with zeal for the opportunity. 4. Abound in the grace of giving.

Luke 16:1-14 God entrusts us to make wise choices with His stuff for His purposes. 1.Our purpose is God’s pleasure. 2.Heavenly reward depends on our faithfulness. 3.How we use money shows whom we serve.

1 Chronicles 22:1-19 God entrusts us to make His name famous in our world. Live in harmony with God. Our work is for God. Seek the Lord and glorify Him.

Genesis 2:15 God entrusts us to care for what belongs to Him. 1. The call to tend and keep. 2. Sin spoils our stewardship. 3. Jesus restores our satisfaction in stewardship.

Ephesians 5:22-6:4 God establishes roles in the home that moves us toward healthy relationships. 1. Surrender to the Spirit. 2. Wives, be like Jesus in submission. 3. Husbands, be like Jesus in love. 4. Children, obey your parents. 5. Parents, nourish your children.

Ephesians 5:3-18 God gives us boundaries toward healthy relationships 1. Keep out what is bad. 2. Ask the right questions. a.Is it good? b.Is it righteous? c.Is it true? d.Does it please God? Follow the leadership of the Spirit.

Ephesians 5:1-2 Imitate God in the way He loves us. 1. We sacrifice to love. 2. We offer correction in love. 3. We comfort those we love. 4. Our love victoriously endures.

Ephesians 4:32 The Spirit awakens God’s heart for others in us. 1. Immerse others in kindness. 2. Nourish others with compassion. 3. Fuel your relationships with forgiveness. a. Cover others with grace. b. Focus on God’s grace for us.

Ephesians 4:31 God uses our emotions to build healthy relationships. 1. Identify negative emotions. 2. Understand where negative emotions lead. 3. The Holy Spirit transforms our emotion

Ephesians 4:29 God uses our words to build healthy relationships. 1. Stop using worthless words. 2. Use beneficial words that build up others. 3. Use beneficial words that give grace to others.