Santa Clarita Baptist Church

Psalm 37, in verses 21 through 31, proclaims God’s radical faithfulness to those who trust Him:God protects those who trust Him with their money (21-22)God upholds those who trust Him in their trials (23-24)God supports those who trust Him with their goods (25-26)God cherishes those who trust Him with their actions (27-29)God secures those who trust Him with their words (30-31)

The fruit of our walk in Christ is rooted in His Lordship.

In Psalm 37, verses 12 through 20, God provides 4 comforting promises to the righteous:God protects you from all wickedness (12-15)God sustains you in all circumstances (16-17)God prepares you for everlasting satisfaction (18)God enables you to endure all trials (19-20)

Christ is sufficient for the knowledge and wisdom we need and value.

Paul's Ministry Labor Points to the Supremacy of Christ.

THREE perspectives about the Word of Godfor our lives.Upward Dependence (vv. 41-43)Outward Obedience (vv. 44-46)Inward Devotion (vv. 47-48)

“God with us” demonstrates to us of the PROFOUND and PERFECT benefits of the Incarnation

Jesus was born into this world to pay for our sins on the cross, to die in our place, so that we could be raised to new life now and eternal life after death.

Heaven-BornChrist has always existedChrist was prophesied to comeChrist came down from heavenChrist was born into this worldPrince of PeaceChrist brings peace now with God Christ will bring perfect peace to the world in His Second Coming

Focusing on missions to reach the lost in our neighborhoods and around the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ

Shepherding to make disciples and disciple makersTraining to raise up servants and leadersEncouraging to serve by using spiritual giftedness for the good of others and the glory of God

Striving for holinessConforming into ChristlikenessGrowing in maturityPreserving unityPracticing love

Viewing Scripture highly in its authority and sufficiencyPraying dependently on God’s Spirit to work through His Word.Honoring Christ in our worship through expository preaching and theologically-rich music

Paul explains his philosophy of ministry for discipleship.

True Gospel ministry has several features.

Christ’s reconciling work turns our enmity with God into peace.

Christ is Supreme Over Creation and Reconciliation

We have been rescued by God in our salvation.

God narrows His redemptive plan to and through choosing Abraham.

God narrows His redemptive plan to and through choosing Abraham.

God narrows His redemptive plan to and through choosing Abraham.

God narrows His redemptive plan to and through choosing Abraham.