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Making Way for the King of Glory
CCC Worship Gathering 8.25.24 Psalm Sunday Jeff Ehrhardt Making Way for the King of Glory Psalm 24 Intro: grasping the grandeur 1. Holder of the World (v.1-2) Creator • Mountains, trees, seas • Humans in his image Sustainer Owner 2. Drawn Upward (v.3-6) Ascending the Hill Change from the Inside-out Positional Righteousness Seeking God Genesis 32:30 - So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered.” (ESV) 3. Make Way (v.7-10) Lifting Heads Gates and Doors • False thoughts • Misplaced dependence • Spiritual barriers 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 - For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. [4] For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. [5] We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, (ESV) Ephesians 6:12 - For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. (ESV) The King of Glory • Strength and might • Conquering King in battle Conclusion: the coming King
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God's Hand Upon Our Witness
CCC Worship Gathering 8.11.24 Witness series (part 46) Jeff Ehrhardt God’s Hand Upon Our Witness Acts 27 Intro: the hands of a clock face Three observations about this chapter: 1. Physical Barriers Difficult Weather • Winds were against us (4) • Sailed slowly (7) • Wind did not allow us to go farther (7) • Tempestuous wind (14) • Neither sun nor stars (19) Difficult Weariness • Violently storm-tossed (18) • All hope of our being saved was abandoned (20) • Without food (21) • Fourteenth night (27) 2. Spiritual Realities Demonic Opposition Divine Encouragement 3. Unstoppable Grace Life Preservation Luke 12:7 - Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows. (ESV) Spiritual Strength Provision Conclusion: God’s purpose will stand Psalm 138:8 [8] The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. (ESV) God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform; he plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines, of never-failing skill; he fashions up his bright designs, and works his sovereign will. Ye fearful saints fresh courage take, the clouds that you much dread, are big with mercy and will break in blessings on your head. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust him for his grace; behind a frowning providence, he hides a smiling face. His purposes will ripen fast, unfolding every hour; the bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower. Blind unbelief is sure to err, and scan his work in vain; God is his own interpreter, and he will make it plain. William Cowper
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Serving as Jesus' Witness
CCC Worship Gathering 7.28.24 Witness series (part 45) Jeff Ehrhardt Serving as Jesus’ Witness Acts 26 Intro: your story of God’s glory Psalm 107:2 [2] Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble 1. Our Audience Respect God seeks his enemies Romans 5:10 - For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. 1 Peter 3:15 - but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect Appeal to General Knowledge Central Issue 2. Our Message • Life without Christ • Encounter with Christ - light in to shine through The Light found Paul Ephesians 2:1–5 - And you were dead in the trespasses and sins [2] in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—[3] among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. [4] But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, [5] even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— Opposing God not Helping God The Moment of Salvation • Response to Christ - obedience to mission Purpose and Mission Colossians 1:13–14 - He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, [14] in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Obedience to Mission 3. Reactions • Festus - ‘You’re crazy’ • Agrippa - ‘Not ready’ Romans 10:13–17 - For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” [14] How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? [15] And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” [16] But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” [17] So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Conclusion: share the hope that is in you
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Loyal Witness on Trial
CCC Worship Gathering 7.14.24 Witness series (part 43) Jeff Ehrhardt Loyal Witness on Trial Acts 24 Intro: the courtroom 1. The Judge Presiding Judge in the Cosmic Courtroom 2. The Prosecution (v.1-9) Nauseating Flattery Charges of Sedition and Sacrilege Strawman Construction Prosecution in the Cosmic Court 3. The Defense (v.10-21) Religious Record Civil Behavior Romans 13:1 - Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. (ESV) 1 Timothy 2:1–2 - First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, [2] for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. (ESV) Personal Message The Defense in the Cosmic Courtroom 1 John 2:1 - My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (ESV) Romans 8:31–34 - What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? [32] He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? [33] Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. [34] Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. (ESV) 4. The Ruling (v.22-27) Continued Freedoms Continued Questioning Continued Witness John 16:8–11 - And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: [9] concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; [10] concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; [11] concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. (ESV) Continued Holding 2 Corinthians 5:7 - for we walk by faith, not by sight. (ESV) Ruling in Cosmic Court Romans 3:23–26 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, [24] and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, [25] whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. [26] It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. (ESV) Conclusion: be all there
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The Path of Discipleship
CCC Worship Gathering 6.9.24 Witness series (part 39) Jeff Ehrhardt The Path of Discipleship Acts 21:1-36 Intro: what makes a hero in the faith? Hebrews 11:32–38 - And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets—[33] who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, [34] quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. [35] Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. [36] Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. [37] They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated—[38] of whom the world was not worthy—wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. (ESV) What makes a hero in the faith? Faithful sacrifice for Jesus. 1. Ministry (v.1-16) Fellowship Strengthening prediction and prohibition 1 Corinthians 14:33 - For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. (ESV) Discerning the Leading of the Holy Spirit • Faith • Guardrails: Scripture, obedience to God • Learning the still, small voice (1 Kings 19:12) • Desire for good (1 Cor. 12:7) • Unction from the Spirit Prayer Trust Acts 20:24 - But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. (ESV) 2. Allegiance (v.17-26) Partnership Centered on Jesus Partnership in Truth Doctrine Morality Partnership to Win Souls 1 Corinthians 9:19–27 [19] For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. [20] To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. [21] To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. [22] To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. [23] I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. [24] Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. [25] Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. [26] So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. [27] But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. (ESV) 3. Suffering (v.27-36) Identifying with Jesus Colossians 1:24 - Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, (ESV) Walking in Jesus’ steps • Arrest • False accusations • Beating • Appeal for Rome to kill Conclusion: superior love Revelation 12:11 - And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. (ESV)
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Learning from Paul's Consistent Witness
CCC Worship Gathering 6.2.24 Witness series (part 38) Jeff Ehrhardt Learning from Paul’s Consistent Witness Acts 20:17-38 Intro: leaving a spiritual legacy 1 Corinthians 11:1 - Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. (ESV) John Paton’s Father’s legacy ‘Though everything else in religion were by some unthinkable catastrophe to be swept out of memory, or blotted from my understanding, my soul would wander back to those early scenes, and shut itself up once again in that Sanctuary Closet, and, hearing still the echoes of those cries to God, would hurl back all doubt with the victorious appeal, 'He walked with God, why may not I?'’ Consistency is the key to a gospel legacy. 1. Marks of Consistency (v.17-27) • Proximity • Humility • Passion • Boldness • Preaching • Spirit-led • Suffering • Endurance Philippians 3:7–11 - But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. [8] Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ [9] and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—[10] that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, [11] that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. (ESV) • Faithfulness • Truth 2. Passing the Baton (v.18-38) Careful Attention to Shepherds 1 Timothy 4:16 - Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers. (ESV) to Flock Vigilance Ephesians 5:14–16 [14] for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” [15] Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, [16] making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. (ESV) Trust the Word of Grace Generosity Trust the Lord with the Future 3. The Big WHY (v.28) Conclusion: Jesus is worthy of our lives
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Encouraging Our Witness
CCC Worship Gathering 5.26.24 Witness series (part 37) Jeff Ehrhardt Encouraging Our Witness Acts 20:1-16 Intro: the filibuster 1. Elements of Encouragement (v.1-6) Exhortation 2 Timothy 4:2 - preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. (ESV) Ownership 2 Corinthians 11:28 - And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure on me of my anxiety for all the churches. (ESV) Time Romans 1:11 - For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— (ESV) Companionship 2. Elements of Growth (v.7-16) Gathered • First day of the week…to break bread Preaching • Giving the sense Nehemiah 8:8 - They read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly, and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. (ESV) • Conversation • Faith Romans 10:17 - So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. (ESV) • Stirring up Hebrews 10:23–25 - Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. [24] And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, [25] not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. (ESV) Weariness Life Mission Conclusion: commitment to encouragement and growth
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Gospel Effect for True Life
CCC Worship Gathering 5.19.24 Witness series (part 36) Jeff Ehrhardt Gospel Effect for True Life Acts 19:11-41 Intro: made to worship Romans 1:25 - because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. (ESV) 1. Effect on Spiritual Realities (v.11-17) Miracles Catch Attention Attempts at Replication Imitating Jesus 2. Effect on Hearts (v.18-20) Genuine Repentance True Value The Word Prevails Mightily 3. Effect on Community (v.23-34) Turning the World Upside Down Costly Idolatry Mark 5:1-20 Straw Man Construction Doubling Down on Unbelief Paul’s Concern for His Friends 4. Effect on Future Ministry (v.35-41) A Cooler Head Prevailed Life in a Hostile World Conclusion: God wants you!
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A Mother's Yearning and Yielding
CCC Worship Gathering 5.12.24 Mother’s Day 2024 Jeff Ehrhardt A Mother’s Yearning and Yielding 1 Samuel 1 Intro: cycles of motherhood 1. Yearning of Motherhood (v.1-11) Yearning for Completeness Yearning for Comfort Yearning for Christ 2. Yielding of Motherhood (v.13-28) Yielding to God’s Sovereignty Yielding of Personal Will Yielding of Desire Yielding God to God Conclusion: go in peace
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Getting the Gospel Right
CCC Worship Gathering 5.5.24 Witness series (part 35) Jeff Ehrhardt Getting the Gospel Right Acts 18:23-19:10 Intro: commotion v. substance Full gospel ministry is understanding the depth of the gift the Spirit is in us as believers. 1. Gospel Strength (v.23) Importance of the Local Church for Spiritual Growth Ephesians 4:11–14 - And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, [12] to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, [13] until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, [14] so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. (ESV) Commitment Represents Living for Another World 2. Gospel Clarity (v.24-28) Meet Apollos Baptism of John Gracious Adjustment Gracious Reception Blessed Commission 1 Corinthians 1:4–6 - I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, [5] that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge—[6] even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you (ESV) 3. Gospel Power (v.1-7) Disciples of John Responding to Jesus Experiencing the Spirit’s Power 4. Gospel Repetition (v.8-10) Doing the Same Things by Faith John 16:8 - And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment (ESV) Doing the Same Things Daily Conclusion: Gospel Trust
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Enduring in Gospel Witness
CCC Worship Gathering 4.28.24 Witness series (part 34) Jeff Ehrhardt Enduring in Gospel Witness Acts 18:1-22 Intro: a different man in a different city 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 - And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. [2] For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. [3] And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, [4] and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, [5] so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. (ESV) The City of Corinth • A place of opportunity • A place of worship • A place of self-rule Jesus showed up to comfort Paul in his weariness and fear for his enduring in gospel witness. 1. Sustained by Partnership (v.1-4) Power Couple Understanding 2. Sustained by Promise (v.5-11) Constant Opposition Disproportionate Response Jesus’ Presence Longer Investment 3. Sustained by Favor (v.12-17) United Attack Surprising Support Angry Response 4. Sustained by Refreshment (v.18-22) Thankful Worship Quest for Rest Conclusion: answering our weariness with the promises of God
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The Varied Notes of Gospel Witness
CCC Worship Gathering 4.21.24 Witness series (part 33) Jeff Ehrhardt The Varied Notes of Gospel Witness Acts 17:16-34 Intro: tasting notes 1. Understanding the Terrain (v.16-18) Spiritual Prompting Spiritual Discernment Spiritual Reason • Prevailing Worldviews • Epicurean • Stoic • Secularism / Skepticism 2. Gaining an Audience (v.19-21) Synagogue Marketplace Areopagus The Quest for Novelty 3. The Message that Meets Audience (v.22-31) • God is Knowable (v.23) • God is Creator (v.24) • God is Sustainer (v.25) • God is Ruler (v.26) • God is Near (v.27) • God is Father of Humanity (v.28-29) • God is Judge (v.30-31) 4. Seeds of Gospel Advancement (v.32-34) Mockery Intrigue Belief Conclusion: combining notes
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Witness to a World Changer
CCC Worship Gathering 4.14.24 Witness series (part 32) Jeff Ehrhardt Witness to a World Changer Acts 17:1-15 Intro: small steps to global impact 1. Gospel Intentionality Visiting the Synagogues Seek out Connections 2. Gospel Speech • Consistency • Reasoned with the Scriptures • Explaining and Proving 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 - For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. [2] But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. [3] For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, [4] but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. [5] For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. [6] Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. [7] But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. [8] So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. [9] For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. [10] You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers. [11] For you know how, like a father with his children, [12] we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. • Proclaiming Christ The Storyline of the Bible Creation Fall Redemption Consummation Cultural Storyline Culture Oppression Expression 3. Gospel Reception Belief 1 Thessalonians 2:13–15 - And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. [14] For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, [15] who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind (ESV) • Bereans 1 Peter 1:22–25 [22] Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, [23] since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; [24] for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, [25] but the word of the Lord remains forever.” And this word is the good news that was preached to you. (ESV) Unbelief 1 Thessalonians 2:16 - by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But wrath has come upon them at last! 4. Gospel Authority 5. Gospel Advancement Conclusion: know Jesus
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Faith Along the Way
CCC Worship Gathering 4.7.24 Witness series (part 31) Kerr Howell, Jr. Faith Along the Way Acts 16:16-40 1. Bound by Chains (Acts 16:16-24) - We encounter a slave girl bound by spiritual and physical chains. - Paul and Silas demonstrate the power of the gospel to break chains of oppression and exploitation. Romans 8:2 - "For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death." 2. Free in Chains (Acts 16:25-34) - Despite facing persecution and imprisonment, Paul and Silas choose to worship God in the darkest hour. - Their faith and praise lead to miraculous deliverance and the salvation of the jailer and his household. Philippians 4:4 - "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice." Galatians 2:20 - “For I have been crucified with Chris. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. 1 Corinthians 6:19 - “You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. 3. The Power of Grace (Acts 16:35-40) - Paul and Silas exemplify radical love and forgiveness, choosing grace over vengeance. - Their actions reflect the grace and forgiveness extended to us through Christ's sacrifice. Ephesians 4:32 - "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."
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God is Leading Our Witness
CCC Worship Gathering 3.24.24 Witness series (part 30) Jeff Ehrhardt God is Leading Our Witness Acts 16:1-15 Intro: listening to the Lord Elijah’s lesson of listening for the Lord 1 Kings 19 1. Spirit-led Removal of Barriers (v.1-5) Timothy Joins the Team Timothy is Circumcised Removing Barriers for Gospel Reception 1 Corinthians 9:19–23 - ] For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. [20] To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. [21] To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. [22] To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. [23] I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. (ESV) 2. Spirit-led Journeying (v.6-10) Forbidden by the Holy Spirit Listening and Reasoning Vision Makes the Path Clear 3. Spirit-led Impact (v.11-15) Riverside Proclamation Riverside Power John 6:44 - No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. (ESV) Conclusion: Spirit-led response
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God is Sovereign Over Our Witness
CCC Worship Gathering 3.17.24 Witness series (part 29) Jeff Ehrhardt God is Sovereign Over Our Witness Acts 15:36-41 Intro: certainty of uncertainty The anatomy of disagreements in church: • Concern for discipleship • Ideas for meeting needs • Disagreement 1. Concern for Discipleship (v.36) 2. Meeting Needs for Discipleship (v.37-38) 3. Handling Disagreement (v.39a) What happened? Wisdom for Walking amid Conflict • Evaluate concerns o God’s kingdom v. our opinion o evaluate the underlying motivation • Ideas for addressing concerns o understand there are many ways to address the concern o avoid over-simplifying the solution o don’t assume you have all the information o share concerns with those who will help with solution o hold your opinions humbly • Disagreements o our enemies are spiritual forces of darkness, not people o beware of passions at war within you (James 4:1-2) o differences of opinions and perspectives are not wrong, they’re just different o check your anger o possible opportunity for a new path 4. Commending a New Path (v.39b-41) Conclusion: mission advancement
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Christ's Worthiness
Speaker: Kerr Howell | Series: Witness | Passage: Revelation 5:12
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God Preserves Our Witness
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Evangelism | Passage: Acts 12:20–25
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God's Presence in Our Witness
Speaker: Sean Englert | Series: Witness | Topic: Evangelism | Passage: Acts 12:1–19
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The Hand of the Lord on the Witness of the Church
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Mission | Passage: Acts 11:19–30
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Getting Out of God's Way
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 11:1–18
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The Gospel Beyond All Bounds
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Mission | Passage: Acts 10
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The Adventure of Following Jesus
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 9:32–42
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Establishing Our Witness
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Church, Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 9:19–31
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Infectious Grace
Speaker: Kerr Howell | Series: Witness | Topic: Church | Passage: Acts 9:1–19
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Obedience to the Leading of the Spirit in our Witness
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Evangelism, Spiritual Growth, Church | Passage: Acts 8:26–40 .
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Affirming Witness
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Church | Passage: Acts 8:9–25
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Scattered Witness
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Church | Passage: Acts 8:1–8
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Standing Witness
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 7
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A Window to See Jesus
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 6:8–15
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Eyes of the Gospel
Speaker: Kerr Howell | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 6:1–7
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Encouragement for Mission
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 5:17–42
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Ananias and Sapphira
Speaker: Sean Englert | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 5:1–16
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Faith that Fuels Our Lives
Kerr Howell preached this sermon on July 23, 2023, at Christ Community Church. Series: Stand Alone Series Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-5
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One Church
Speaker: Christian Wear | Series: Witness | Topic: Church | Passage: Acts 4:32–37
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Mission Supersedes Comfort
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 4:23–31
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The Catalyst for Witness: Persecution
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 4:1–22
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The Message of the Miracle
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 3:11–26
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Give Out Jesus
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 3:1–10
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The Witness of New Life
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 2:42–47
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The Proclamation of Our Witness
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 2:14–41
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Divine Power for Witness
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 2:1–13
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Witnesses for Christ
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Witness | Topic: Spiritual Growth | Passage: Acts 1
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The Restful Soul of Motherhood
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Special Occasions | Topic: Motherhood
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Psalm 84
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Topic: Spiritual Growth
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God Reigns on His Throne in Real Time
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Jesus Wins | Passage: Revelation 4
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Heroes in the Faith - Henry Martin
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Heroes in the Faith | Topic: Spiritual Growth
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Servanthood
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Going on to Maturity | Topic: Virtues
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Encouragement
Speaker: Jeff Ehrhardt | Series: Going on to Maturity | Topic: Virtues
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