Linked UP Church
Linked UP Worship Experience | 8:30AM & 11AM Service | October 29th, 2023
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Locations & Times
Linked UP Church
4331 Brownsville Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
--PRE-SERVICE PRAYER--
Focus: Authority of Faith
Foundation Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10 NKJV
Prayer Points:
1. Do not waver regarding the promises of God (Come to God in Faith)
2. Submit to the Authority of Christ
3. Walk in your AUTHORITY in Christ
4. Sunday Morning Services
Focus: Authority of Faith
Foundation Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10 NKJV
Prayer Points:
1. Do not waver regarding the promises of God (Come to God in Faith)
2. Submit to the Authority of Christ
3. Walk in your AUTHORITY in Christ
4. Sunday Morning Services
--MESSAGE--
"Be Strong in Grace"
"Be Strong in Grace"
Outline:
Apostasy - a defection or revolt, is the formal disaffiliation from, abandonment of, or renunciation of a religion by a person.
It can also be defined within the broader context of embracing an opinion contrary to one's previous religious beliefs.
Apostasy - a defection or revolt, is the formal disaffiliation from, abandonment of, or renunciation of a religion by a person.
It can also be defined within the broader context of embracing an opinion contrary to one's previous religious beliefs.
The danger of apostasy is very real, as evident from Paul's second epistle to Timothy.
a. Those in Asia had forsaken Paul, including Phygellus and Hermogenes.
a. Those in Asia had forsaken Paul, including Phygellus and Hermogenes.
b. Some had strayed from the truth, in particular Hymenaeus and Philetus.
c. The possibility of apostasy explains Paul's admonitions to Timothy.
d. This is why Paul encourages Timothy at the beginning of the second chapter.
To avoid apostasy, we too must "be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Strong (Gk) endunamoō
to empower: - enable, (increase in) strength (-en), be (make) strong.
to empower: - enable, (increase in) strength (-en), be (make) strong.
Grace (Gk) charis
graciousness, especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): - acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace (-ious), joy liberality, pleasure, thankful.
graciousness, especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): - acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace (-ious), joy liberality, pleasure, thankful.
Let's understand grace and how to be strong in it:
1. What does the grace that is in Christ do for us?
1. What does the grace that is in Christ do for us?
A. Frees us from the guilt of sin.
B. We have victory over the power of sin.
C. He does this through the Holy Spirit.
D. Be fruitful in life.
E. We can have abundance for every good work by His grace.
F. We should serve people with our gifts as "good stewards of the grace of God.
G. Hope for a glorious future.
2. Being strong in His grace.
A. Obedience to His Word.
A. Obedience to His Word.
B. Maintain a consistent prayer life.
3. Building community with other believers.
Conclusion:
How wonderful is the grace of God? Yet, we are cautioned:
1. Not to take His grace for granted.
How wonderful is the grace of God? Yet, we are cautioned:
1. Not to take His grace for granted.
2. Don't miss this revelation of God's grace.
To ensure that we benefit from the riches of this grace that is in Christ, we must be strong through obedience to His Word, consistency in prayer, and building community with other believers.
Be diligent in your efforts to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus!
Be diligent in your efforts to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus!
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