Who Will Be Our King?
Big Idea: God desires kingdom people who will follow his reign and rule.
...
Blessing and Curse
Big Idea: Jesus came to reverse the curse and restore God’s blessing on creation.
What does blessin...
Sabbath Rest
Big Idea: Jesus offers true Sabbath rest in the completeness of what he has accomplished for us.
M...
Image of God
Big Idea: Jesus fulfills humanity’s purpose as the true image of God.
Colossians 1:15
What does it...
The Law
Big Idea: Jesus does what the law could never do – he gives us new hearts and empowers us to fully l...
Covenants
Big Idea: Jesus is both the ultimate covenant partner and the maker of a new covenant.
...
God’s Story and Your Story
Big Idea: The Scriptures are one big story that points to Jesus.
The Scriptures are one big...
What Will You Do With It?
Big Idea: Jesus kingdom is for people who will put his teaching into practice.
Jesus’ king...
Don’t Judge
Big Idea: Understanding life in Jesus’ kingdom can be a powerful tool for good, but only if it’s use...
Jesus and Money
Big Idea: In Jesus’ kingdom, he invites us to exchange our earthly money for spiritual treasure.
...
Prayer and Fasting
Big Idea: In Jesus’ kingdom, spirituality is about authenticity, not appearance.
Matthew 6:1
...
Loving Your Enemy
Big Idea: Jesus’ kingdom transforms how we handle conflict.
Matthew 5:48
Jesus’ kingdom tr...
Fulfilling the Law
Big Idea: Jesus’ Kingdom is the true fulfillment of the law.
Jesus’ kingdom is the true ful...
Salt and Light
Big Idea: The purpose of Jesus’ Kingdom is to change the world.
Jesus’ Kingdom has the p...
A New Kingdom
Big Idea: Following Jesus means embracing a new Kingdom.
Following Jesus means belonging to a ...
Love for the Broken
Big Idea: Jesus is closest to the broken.
Matthew 9:9-10
Jesus is closest to the broken....
Marriage and Singleness
Big Idea: Marriage doesn’t complete you. Jesus does.
What is the purpose of marri...
What is Sexuality's Purpose?
Big Idea: God designed sexuality for our good.
What is sexuality’s purpose?
Sexuality: The tota...
The King Has Come
Big idea: Jesus’ resurrection is the beginning of the Kingdom of God returning to earth.
The worl...
Why We Need Easter
Big idea: We need Easter because only Jesus can reunite Heaven and Earth.
Why do we need Easter? ...
Faithful Till the End
Big Idea: Exiles stay faithful till the end.
Four things God wants you to know:
He will ...
Repentance and Self-Righteousness
Big Idea: Exiles choose repentance instead of self-righteousness.
Daniel chooses honest repentance....
Hope in Chaos
Big Idea: God gives exiles hope even in the midst of Chaos.
Exile: A citizen of God’s kingdom who l...
Boldness and Influence
Big Idea: Making a difference as an exile requires boldness.
Exile: A citizen of God’s kingdom who ...
You Did Not Humble Yourself
Big Idea: Exiles remember that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
Exile: A cit...
The Courage to Say No
Big Idea: Exiles represent Jesus by rejecting the idols of their culture.
Exile: A citizen of God’...
Resisting Babylon’s Influence
Big Idea: Exile requires resisting the influence of Babylon with wisdom and resolve.
Stayi...
Waking up in Babylon
Big Idea: Following Jesus means learning to live as exiles.
Exile: A citizen of God’s kingdom who l...
Behold the God Who is Unexpectedly Close
Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who is unexpectedly close.
Behold the God Who Inspires Unexpected Joy
Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who inspires unexpected joy.
Question: What is one ...
Behold the God Who Fulfills Unexpected Promises
Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who fulfills unexpected promises.
Behold: See, notice, pay at...
God and Injustice
Lie #4 If God cared, he would have done something by now.
Truth: God is patient, not indifferent....
The Bondage of Freedom
Lie #3: Christianity is controlling and you should break free.
The Truth: The way of Jesus both b...
Belief and Behavior
Lie #2: “God only cares about your belief, not your behavior.”
The Truth: Jesus came to renew, no...
God is Good
Big Idea: God is always Good.
God is always good.
Exodus 34:6-7
Question: What gift have yo...
Faith or Fantasy?
Lie #1: “Your faith is just a comforting fantasy.”
1 Corinthians 15:17
We can trust that Jesus...
Going to Do What Jesus Calls Us to Do
Big Idea: We follow Jesus together by going to do what Jesus calls us to do.
Matthew 22:37-38
...
Growing to be More Like Jesus
Big Idea: We follow Jesus together by growing to be more like Jesus.
Luke 5:8
To grow we need ...
Connecting in Jesus-Centered Relationships
Big Idea: We follow Jesus together by connecting in Jesus-centered relationships.
Anybody can fol...
A Church that Follows Jesus
Big Idea: What does Jesus want for Alderwood Community Church?
Jesus creates communities that are...
Loving Like Jesus
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that transforms us to love like Jesus.
We love out of Jesus’ ...
Mercy and Worship
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that inspires worship.
_______________ is the only response to ...
Just Judgment
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News and God is just in judging those who reject it.
The problem: Is...
Future Hope
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that gives hope for the future.
___________________ exists be...
The Power of Sin
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News because apart from the Spirit, sin always wins.
God’s law doesn...
Good News of the Resurrection
Big Idea: The resurrection is good news that can transform your life.
Jesus’ resurrection can tra...
Two Ways to Be Human
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that offers a new way to be human.
1. The Way of Adam submits t...
Good News for All Who Believe
Big Idea: The Gospel is good news that is received by faith.
God’s Righteousness: The attribute o...
The Gospel and Self-Righteousness
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that destroys our self-righteousness.
Self-righteousness: Beli...
Good News for Sinners
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News for those who have gone astray.
1. We are all part of a great ...
Unashamed of the Gospel
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that inspires boldness.
From last week’s sermon, the Gospel in...
The Gospel is Good News
Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News when we need it most.
The word Gospel means Good News
Gospe...
Peace in the World
Shalom: the _________ that God intends for his creation
The world believes that peace comes throu...
Together on God’s Mission
ACC’s mission: To follow Jesus every day.
Jesus gave us the church because we ____ each other to ...
God Is at Work Through the Faithfulness of His People
God works when we ______ with the things He cares about.
God works when we say yes to things beyo...
Practical Wisdom on Sexuality
Biblical Wisdom: Applying the knowledge of who God is and the way He has ordered His universe to the...
Practical Wisdom for Everyday Followers of Jesus
Biblical wisdom is applying the knowledge of _______ God is and the way He has _______________ His u...
The Gospel Transforms our Response to Suffering
Big Idea: The gospel transforms our perspective when we are treated unjustly.
How We Read the B...
Made for Mission
Big Idea: We were made for the purpose of partnering with God to accomplish His will in creation.
...
