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Acting Out Jesus’ Faith Through Love!
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Full Message:
Bible Verses: James 2: 1-13 Jude 1: 20-25 Galatians 3:26
Introduction:
God has called us to a life of holiness—to be a people set apart for the glory of God. [“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith,” –Galatians 3:26 ], However, we were not saved to separate ourselves and settle around those with whom we are most comfortable. God’s kingdom will be filled with people from every tribe, tongue, and nation. The sounds of our eternal home will be permeated with beautiful, joyous voices of diversity. What better place to get ready for that glorious day than in our churches now?
“When the gospel enables us to live in love, even though we may have nothing else in common save Christ, it is a testimony to its power to transform a group of sinful, self-centered people into a loving community united by a common relationship with Jesus Christ.” –Mark Dever and Paul Alexander
Theological Theme:
God [Father-Son and Holy Spirit] has called Christians to speak and act as those who will be judged by the law of freedom.
It should be inconceivable for a Christ-follower to treat someone differently depending on his appearance as it is inconsistent with the character of the God whom we serve and to whom we bear witness. Romans 2:11 tells us that God shows no partiality. As image-bearers of God, salt and light to the world around us, our treatment of people should never depend on how they look, what they do or don’t believe, or what they can or can’t do for us.
Christ Connection:
We are to be set apart through our Christlike character, our mission-minded actions, and our biblical beliefs—all of which should drive us toward those who need Christ, regardless of their skin color, economic status, or political beliefs. Our individual lives are meant to be satellites of God’s glory to all people, reflecting the hope of the gospel and the message of mercy we ourselves have experienced.
When the early church was showing favoritism, James reminded believers of their identity in light of God’s mercy and judgment. The way we show our faith in Jesus Christ is by keeping the royal law and heralding His mercy over judgment, a mercy seen most clearly in the death of Jesus in our place. Because God has shown mercy to us through Jesus Christ, we are to show mercy to others.
Missional Application:
God, through his Holy Spirit calls us to show mercy, not partiality, by remembering that we are people who will be judged by God.
You and I are ambassadors of Christ—His representatives. And though there is great diversity within the global kingdom of God, there should be consistency within every family member of God. You, I, and the Christian halfway around the world ought to have the likeness of Christ in us, visible to a watching world. As the Spirit of God works within us to bring forth the fruit of our salvation, we bear the brand and “flavor” of our Savior. When we flesh out the work of the gospel—the internal transformation of our heart—our external attitudes and actions begin to bear the mark of a true Christian. The inward realities of our newfound righteousness become more and more apparent to those around us. And the more people see Jesus in us, the more He receives glory through our lives.
Conclusion:
Our existence, both now and for eternity, is to display the splendor and majesty of our King. But so many Christians are missing out on the opportunity to spread His fame to every soul around us, regardless of what they look like or act like. Let’s ready ourselves to spread the hope of Christ to all who cross our paths. Let’s let go of our sinful ways and instead embrace the impartiality of God. May we herald the holiness of our God through actions and attitudes laced with mercy and grace to the lost and dying world around us.
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The Pharisee and the Tax Collector!
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Part 1a: 29min
Part 1b: 29min
Full Message:
Main Passage: Luke 18:9-14
“In Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, we see the danger of self-righteousness, our human need for mercy, and what it means to be justified by faith. God calls us to recognize our sinfulness and our need for His mercy and in humility to proclaim the gospel of grace to those who trust in themselves. “-The Gospel Project
Theological Theme:
God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, exalts the humble and humbles the exalted.
Christ Connection:
The tax collector’s cry was for God to turn away His wrath from a sinner. Through His life and sacrificial death as our substitute, Jesus was the Wrath of God that our sins deserved. Like the tax collector, we too can cry out to God to have mercy on us! We can receive Jesus as the Wrath of God Who absorbed and put our sin to death in his suffering and death! We can also receive the forgiveness he grants full and free in his abundant grace!
Missional Application:
God, through His Holy Spirit, calls us not to look down on others but to look up to Him for salvation so that our participation with Him in humility and grace would be attractive to those who are still trusting in themselves.
“All the worst pleasures are purely spiritual: the pleasure of putting other people in the wrong, of bossing and patronizing and spoiling sport, and backbiting; the pleasures of power, of hatred…A cold, self-righteous prig who goes regularly to church may be far nearer to hell than a prostitute.” –C. S. Lewis
“Self-righteousness wears many disguises. The scary thing about self-righteousness is that we usually don’t recognize it in ourselves. We think because of our religious practices that we are okay with God. We think because of how we pray that we are trusting in Him, not in ourselves. We think because of how we live that we are doing better than the people around us. Self-righteousness stinks; unfortunately, we are the last to smell it on ourselves….
But even when our self-righteousness is cloaked in words of gratitude or manifested in actions that, on the surface, appear to be done out of a desire for God’s glory, self-righteousness is still self-justification. It is misplaced trust that leads to misplaced judgment. As it has been said, “We judge others by their actions and ourselves by our intentions.” We judge people around us more harshly than we would dare judge ourselves….
The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector gives us a vivid portrait of pride versus humility, of justification by works versus justification by faith. As Darrell Bock comments:
Pride preaches merit; humility pleads for compassion. Pride negotiates as an equal; humility approaches in need. Pride separates by putting down others; humility identifies with others, recognizing we all have the same need. Pride destroys through its alienating self-service; humility opens doors with its power to sympathize with the struggle we share. Pride turns up its nose; humility offers an open and lifted-up hand.
According to the gospel, we are to trust in God alone for our salvation, and we trust in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. “My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness,” the old hymn goes. The gospel cuts to the heart of our tendency to trust in ourselves and in our own righteousness. The gospel also shatters the sense of superiority we may feel toward others. As long as you are looking up to God for salvation, you can’t look down on anyone else. Once you know how much you need the mercy of God, how in the world can you look down your nose on someone else in need of the same mercy?” -The Gospel Project
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The Unmerciful Servant!
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Part 1a: 21 min
“https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/2018.08.19-the-unmerciful-servant-matt18.21-35-part1a-guest-vinson-tah.mp3”
Part 1b: 22 min
Full Message:
Main Passage: Matthew 18:21-35
“Jesus taught on forgiveness through the parable of the unmerciful servant. Jesus’ followers are invited to forgive others because they have been forgiven a much greater debt. Forgiveness of others is an overflow of God’s good news, not simply an occasional act when it feels appropriate. To follow Jesus means to remember we are forgiven and to extend that forgiveness to others.” – The Gospel Project
Theological Theme:
Those who receive forgiveness of God- Father, Son, and Spirit, must, in turn, extend forgiveness.
Christ Connection:
Though our debt before God was too great to be paid through our good works or effort, we have received forgiveness through the grace of Jesus Christ, who paid our debt through His death on the cross. God has wiped the slate clean with the blood of His Son.
Missional Application:
God, through His Holy Spirit, calls us to model forgiveness in our relationships in order to put on display the nature of God’s forgiving heart.
“We reveal the true condition of our hearts by the way we treat others. When our hearts are humble and repentant, we will gladly forgive our brothers. But where there is pride and a desire for revenge, there can be no true repentance, and this means God cannot forgive.” –Warren W. Wiersbe
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The Godly Meaning Of The Bronze Serpent
Filed under: Bible, By Tim Brassell, Christian Living, Faith, Gospel, Grace Communion International, Love, Ministry, Participation with Christ, Participation with Jesus, Prayer, Relationships, Sermons, The Gospel Project, Timothy Brassell, Trinity, Uncategorized, Union In Christ, Union with Christ, Witness, Worship | Tags: Deliverance, eternal life, Forgiveness, Forgiveness of Sin, God's Grace, healing, Israelites, Jesus Christ, Jesus dying on the cross, Jesus killing sin, Jesus putting death to death, Mercy, Moses, New Life Fellowship Of Baltimore Maryland, Numbers 21, Pastor Tim of New Life Fellowship, Pastor Timothy Brassell, Reconciliation with God, Salvation, Serpent, Sin
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Part 1, 25 mins :“https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/16-10-23-the-godly-meaning-of-the-bronze-serpent-part-1-numbers-21-tah.mp3”
Part 2, 25 mins : “https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/16-10-23-the-godly-meaning-of-the-bronze-serpent-part-2-numbers-21-tah.mp3”
Full Message: “https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/16-10-23-the-godly-meaning-of-the-bronze-serpent-numbers-21-tah.mp3”
Theological Theme: God our Father sent His Son Jesus to become sin in order to conquer sin.
Christ Connection: Just as the Israelites looked upon the bronze serpent lifted high on the pole and were healed, so also we look with faith upon Jesus Christ, who was lifted high on the cross, and experience Salvation from our sin.
Missional Application: Because Christ has become sin for us, getting rid of it, God the Holy Spirit empowers us to share with others that they, too, can and should look upon Jesus, receiving his love shown deepest on the cross, and receive spiritual healing.
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Jesus is the Ultimate Atonement and Sacrifice, Part 2
Filed under: Bible, by Tony Marra, Christian Living, Love, Ministry, Relationships, Uncategorized, Worship | Tags: Atonement, Faith, god the father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, Grace, Hope, Jesus Christ, Love, Mercy, Offerings, Sin, Trust
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Theological Theme: The sin offering represented the purification of the people before Our Father. The restitution offering addressed the damage of depriving others of their rightful due, and it served to cleanse the offender’s conscience.
Christ Connection: These offerings point forward to Christ, whose work purifies our hearts, cleanses our consciences, and frees us to do good deeds for His glory.
Missional Application: God the Holy Spirit calls us to offer others the hope of purification and cleansing that comes only through trusting in Jesus Christ.
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Jesus is the Ultimate Atonement and Sacrifice, Part 1
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Theological Theme: The burnt offering was for the removal of the people’s guilt before God; the grain offering restored Israel to serve God and neighbor, and the fellowship offering was for the reconciliation between God the Father and His people.
Christ Connection: Because of Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice, we celebrate the removal of our guilt before God, the freedom to serve God on His mission, and the restoration of our relationship with God – Father, Son and Spirit.
Missional Application: Because we who share in Christ’s life have been freed from our guilt, God the Holy Spirit calls us to serve Him by serving others.
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The Triune God of Our Relationships
Filed under: Bible, By Tim Brassell, Christian Living, Church, Evangelism, Gospel, Grace Communion International, Love, Ministry, Relationships, Sermons, Timothy Brassell, Trinity, Uncategorized, Witness, Worship | Tags: Faith, god the father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, God the Trinity, God's Law of Love, Grace, Grace Communion International, Hope, Jesus Christ, Love, Mercy, New Life Fellowship Of Baltimore Maryland, Pastor Tim of New Life Fellowship, Pastor Timothy Brassell, Ten Commandments
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Full Sermon: “https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/16-08-28-the-triune-god-of-relationships-exodus-20-12-21-tah.mp3”
Theological Theme: God the Father’s law reflects God’s intention for human flourishing in society.
Christ Connection: As the sinless Savior, Jesus is the only One who has kept the law perfectly. He demonstrated His love for others by laying down His life in their place.
Missional Application: Because we have experienced God’s great love toward us, we are called to love and seek the good of our neighbors in the Grace and Power of the Spirit.
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The Loving Lawgiver
Filed under: By Ann Vinson, Christian Living, Gospel, Humor, Love, Relationships, Sermons, Trinity, Uncategorized, Worship | Tags: Exodus 19-20, Faith, god the father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, God's Grace, good news, Hope, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Lawgiver, Love, Mercy, The Triune God revealed in Jesus
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Theological Theme: God the Trinity’s law reflects His good character and His desire to be first in the lives of His people.
Christ Connection: As the sinless Savior, Jesus is the only One who has loved God – Father, Son and Spirit – completely and honored His name in all things. Through His perfect work on the cross, He has become our Sabbath rest.
Missional Application: The Triune God calls us to live in a way that pleases Him and puts on display His purpose for humanity.
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The Father Loves And Likes You Fest 2016!
Filed under: By Bill Winn, By Calvin Simon, By Jeff McSwain, by Paul David Kurts, By Tim Brassell, Christian Living, Gospel, Grace Communion International, Love, Relationships, Sermons, The Dance and Dream of the Trinity, Trinity, Uncategorized, Witness, Worship | Tags: Discipleship, Faith, god the father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, God the Trinity, good news, Gospel Conference, Grace, Hope, Love, Mercy, New Life Fellowship Baltimore MD, Ocean City, Pastor Tim of New Life Fellowship, Pastor Timothy Brassell, The Father Loves and Likes You Fest 2016, Timothy Brassell of New Life Fellowship
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Thursday, October 13, 2016 – Beginning
Message One: GCI Norfolk Pastor Calvin Simon “May I Have This Dance?” “https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/16-10-13_sermon1_calvin-simon_may-i-have-this-dance_john-14-15.mp3”
Message Two: GCI National Ministry Coordinator Jeff McSwain “Slaying Grace” “https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/16-10-13_sermon2_jeff-mcswain_slaying-grace_john15.mp3”
Friday, October 14, 2016 – Morning Seminars
Seminar One: GCI National Ministry Coordinator Jeff McSwain “Reading Scripture With Jesus As Your Lens”
Seminar Two: GCI Baltimore Timothy J. Brassell “Proclaiming The God Revealed In Jesus”
Seminar Three: GCI Richmond Pastor Bill Winn “Spiritual Versus Secular?”
Friday, October 14, 2016 – Evening Messages
Message Three: GCI Regional Pastor Paul David Kurts “You Will Do Greater Things” “https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/16-10-14_sermon3_paul-david-kurts_you-will-do-greater-things_john14.mp3”
Message Four: GCI Richmond Pastor Bill Winn “I Am In You” “https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/16-10-14_sermon4_bill-winn_i-am-in-you_john14.mp3”
Saturday, October 15, 2016 – GCI Intern 15 Min. Messages
Message Five: GCI Intern Cory O’Neal “The Way, The Truth, and The Life” “https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/16-10-15_sermon5_cory-oneal_the-waythe-truth-and-the-life_john14.mp3”
Message Six: GCI Intern Cara Garrity “Sitting In Broken Places With Christ” “https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/16-10-15_sermon6_cara-garrity_sitting-in-broken-places-with-christ_john14.mp3”
Message Seven: GCI Intern Corey Lewis “Bearing Witness To God In The World” “https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/16-10-15_sermon7_corey-lewis_bearing-witness-to-god-in-the-world_john17.mp3”
Message Eight: GCI Intern Eddie Lowe “Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled” “https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/16-10-15_sermon8_eddie-lowe_do-not-let-your-hearts-be-troubled_john14.mp3”
Sunday, October 15, 2016 – Conclusion
Message Nine: GCI Baltimore Timothy J. Brassell “God Speaks And Acts In A Trinitarian Way” “https://trinityandhumanity.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/16-10-16_sermon9_timothy-brassell_god-speaks-and-acts-in-a-trinitarian-way_john16-17.mp3”
Breaking News: Jesus Is Renewing T/His Church! pt.4
Filed under: Bible, By Tim Brassell, Christian Living, Church, Gospel, Grace Communion International, Humor, Love, Ministry, Relationships, Sermons, The Dance and Dream of the Trinity, Timothy Brassell, Trinity, Uncategorized, Witness, Worship | Tags: Bible, Christian Living, Christianity, Church, Excuse-making, Exodus 3, Exodus 4, Faith, god the father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, God the Trinity, Grace, Great Commission, Hope, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love, Mercy, Moses, New Life Fellowship Of Baltimore Maryland, Participation, Participation with Christ, Pastor Tim of New Life Fellowship, Pastor Timothy Brassell, Relationships, The Relational God Revealed, Trinitarian Theology
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This message of Good News is proclaimed to a congregation on mission with Jesus “Outside the Walls “of their Church bldg., literally.
The Gospel proclaims God, Father, Son and Spirit as the God who calls human beings to participate with Him in a special and gracious way that He provides in the power of the Holy Spirit. It reminds every member of Jesus’ Body that, even like God’s great leaders such as Moses, we can often keep giving God excuses as to why we don’t follow through on what He says. In the Light of His provision and grace Revealed in Jesus and in the power of the Spirit, our Father’s command comes to us through the Apostle Paul all the same, “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
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