Sermon Notes from 1.8.12

Here are the sermon notes from Sunday, 1.8.12.  You can get these notes in PDF and the sermon audio on our website (sermons.heritagepark.org).  You can also find the sermon audio on iTunes via our podcast.

Three Pairs of Shoes

A Series on Spiritual Growth

Part 1 - Scripture

2 Timothy 3.16-17

The goal:  the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Eph. 4.13)

The Scripture Carries the Weight of God’s Agenda (v.16)

• It is inspired in that it is breathed out by God.
• It is revelation, not just information.
• Our response:  intake.

The Scripture Carries the Goodness of God’s Agenda (v.16)

• Teaching and Training in Righteousness show us the way to go.
• Reproving and Rebuking show us when we’ve erred. 
• Our response:  obedience.

The Scripture Carries the Power of God’s Agenda (v.17)

• Through consistent intake of and obedience to His Word, we are transformed.
• Example:  killing the power of sin by a better promise from God (2 Peter 1.3-4).
• Our response:  believe.