Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Psalm 119:137-144 “O Lord, you are righteous, and your regulations are right. Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandment. Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.” (NLT)

Text: Romans 8:12-17

1—Verses 12 & 13—a summary of verses 1-11

          We are debtors—

          2 Corinthians 5:17—because of what Christ did

          Galatians 5:19-21—works of the flesh (the old man)

          Galatians 5:22-23—fruit of the Holy Spirit (the new man)

2—Verses 14-17

          We are adopted— (Abba Father)

          We are heirs—

3—Our inheritance consists of four things

          We inherit God’s glory—Romans 5:1-2

          We inherit eternal life—Titus 3:4-7

          We inherit God Himself—Lamentations 3:24

                    He is our portion—

          We inherit everything in the universe—Hebrews 1:1-2

4—Ephesians 4:20-24

Living out of our “old man” or living out of our “new man” is always a choice. We can choose to live out of the “new” with the help of the Holy Spirit, or we can live out of the “old” and please our old, sinful nature.

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, February 20, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:129-136 “Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey y our commandments. Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.” (NLT)

Text: Romans 8:5-11

          Contrast between our flesh and the Spirit

#1—The Day the Law was given—Exodus 32

          Moses had been gone a long time

          The people beg for other gods

          Aaron forms a “golden calf”

          Three thousand people die

#2—The Day the Holy Spirit was given—Acts 2

          Feast of Pentecost

          God sends His Holy Spirit

          Three thousand people are “born again”

#3—Life & Death

          Verse 6—

          Verse 7—

          Verse 8—

          Verse 10—

          Verse 11—

#4—A new way of living

          Romans 5:1—Peace with God (contrasted to enmity with God)

          Galatians 5:1—Free to NOT SIN (contrasted to be in bondage to sin)

It’s always our choice!

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:129-136 “Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.” (NLT)

Life in the Spirit

Text: Romans 8:1-4

#1—Romans 5

          2 Corinthians 5:17

#2—Romans 6

          Justification–

          Sanctification—

          Mark 12:30

          Ephesians 4:22-24

#3—Romans 7

          Romans 7:15, 18-19

          Romans 7:24-25

#4—Romans 8:1-4

          Instead of condemnation, we have “peace with God” (Romans 5:1)

          Because of Christ, we are free from the penalty of sin (death)

          Because of Christ, we are made alive and have “put off” the old and “put on” the new

Ephesians 2:1 –And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins”

          Trespasses—things we do to please our sinful nature

          Sins—Being conformed to the things of this world; Living out of the “old man”

#5—Romans 5:1—Instead of being condemned by our sin, we can now have peace with God

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:121-128 “Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let those who are arrogant oppress me! My eyes strain to see your deliverance, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love and teach me your principles. Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your decrees. Lord, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have broken your law. Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. Truly, each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way.” (NLT)

Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; Matthew 5:13 & 14

A—Two Commands

#1–“Do not be unequally yoked….”

#2— “Come from among them and be separate?

B—In the world but not of the world

          John 17:14-16; Philippians 3:20; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15; James 4:4

C—Salt & Light

          Matthew 5:13 & 14

          The benefits of salt

          The benefits of light

D—We are called to be influencers

          Influencers are cautious about what influences them—Philippians 4:8

          Influencers influence by how they live—1 Peter 3:15

          Influencers look for places where they can make a difference.

          Where are you going to make a difference this week?