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LIFE: GOSPEL-CENTERED LIBERTY Romans 14:13-23 BIG IDEA: The gospel gives us true liberty to live for Christ, build up others, and walk in love. 1. Convinced? — Care for the Weak (13–15) 2. Citizen? — Focus on the Eternal (16–18) 3. Committed? — Work to Build Up (19–21) 4. Comprehend? — Grow in Faith (22–23)

LIFE: GOSPEL-CENTERED DIVERSITY Romans 14:1-12 BIG IDEA: The gospel enables us to welcome diversity in nonessential convictions because we belong to the same Lord. 1. Define Diversity (1) 2. Focus Diversity (2-3, 5-6) 3. Remind Diversity (4, 7-8) 4. Center Diversity (9-12)

Before The Doing "A Gospel Informed Order" Selected Scriptures BIG IDEA: The Christian life isn't primarily about doing more for Jesus. It's a recognition of what Jesus has already done for us, who we are because of it, and a dependence upon His grace to produce its fruit through us as we live on mission for Him. Before we do…We belong. Before we love…We are loved. Before we build…We are being built. Before we give…We have received. Before we go…We have been sent.

1. The World Antidote to the world: A greater love zaps temptation of its power 2. The Flesh Antidote to the flesh: Recognize that you are not your own 3. The Devil Antidote to the devil: Jesus, the greater Nehemiah, petitions to God to forget our sins

Gospel Care: Lasting Hope in Every Circumstance Ephesians 4:1–16 Big Idea: The victorious Christ is our hope in every circumstance and the source of ongoing soul care for His people. 1. Practice Soul Care Worthy of the Calling (1-3) 2. Ground Soul Care in Gospel Unity (4-8) 3. Center Soul Care on Christ (9-10) 4. Build Christ's Body through Soul Care (11-16)

When sin or suffering overtakes a person, gospel-shaped intensive care moves toward them with Christ-shaped gentleness and patiently helps them return to walking by the Spirit.

Come Near…Connect…What are You Waiting For? Hebrews 9-10:25 Big Idea: Christ's completed sacrifice gives us the privilege of coming near to God and connecting deeply with His church. 1. Consider the Curtained Way (9:1–10) 2. Celebrate Christ's Completed Sacrifice (9:11–10:18) 3. Come Near with Confidence (10:19–22) 4. Connect with Christ's Church (10:23–25)

Sustaining Care: Hope in Suffering Selected Scriptures Big Idea: Sustaining care does not rush people out of pain, it helps them bring their suffering to God, see it through His Word, and set their hope on Christ. 1. Start with Who God is 2. Speak your Pain Honestly to God 3. See Your Suffering Through God's Word 4. Set Your Hope Fully on Christ

Big Idea: Corrective soul care brings what we believe, what we fear, and how we respond back under the wise design of our Creator as we pursue His peace. Test Every Definition by Scripture Realign What Has Drifted Practice the Creator's Pathway for Peace

Diagnostic Care: The Heart Beneath the Struggle Selected Scriptures Big Idea: Lasting soul health requires more than managing symptoms: God's Word diagnoses the heart, and the gospel provides the path to change! 1. Recognize Behavior as a Symptom (Matthew 12:33-37) 2. Trust God's Diagnosis of the Heart (Jeremiah 17:9-10) 3. Address the Heart Behind the Behavior (Proverbs 22:15) 4. Apply the Gospel's Pattern for Change (Ephesians 4:17-32)

Preventative Care: The Ordinary Means of Soul Health Selected Scriptures Big Idea: The health of your soul is not maintained by accident; God gives ordinary means of preventative care, and wisdom asks: how are you doing? 1. Own God's Standard of Care (2 Timothy 3:16–17) 2. Prioritize the Regular Checkup (Hebrews 10:24–25) 3. Cultivate a Faithful Care Network (Proverbs 18:24) 4. Invite Preventative Intervention (Proverbs 27:6)

Big Idea: With Christ enthroned on our hearts, we should be ready to defend our living hope in a manner that honors Him! 1. Dedicating Your Heart to Christ 2. The Dexterity of Defending Your Hope 3. Delight: When Will It Happen?

Big Idea: The formula for delight may seem easier said than done, but the reward is the alignment of desires! 1. Delight: Why Shouldn't We Fret? (1-2) 2. Delight: How Do We Trust? (3-11) 3. Delight: When Will It Happen? (12-22) 4. Delight: Who Defines the Terms? (23-40)

I Can Do All Things… Philippians 4:10-23 Big Idea: Access to the super power of joy in all circumstances is through Christ and not our strength! 1. True Joy: Choose the Right Attitudes (10-11) 2. True Joy: Choose the Right Banker (12-13) 3. True Joy: Choose the Right Initiative (14-16) 4. True Joy: Choose the Right Goals (17-20) 5. True Joy: Choose the Right Family (21-23)

Ask and It Will Be Given… Matthew 7:1-14 Big Idea: The kingdom of the King calls genuine citizens to live in ways only their Father can produce. 1. Genuine: Carefully Confront (1-5) 2. Genuine: Courageously Cease (6) 3. Genuine: Completely Cling (7-11) 4. Genuine: Consistently Continue (12-14)