Edgewood Bible Church

Main idea: The Holy Spirit has gifted each Christian for the common good of the church family. 1. The Church is gifted for unity 2. The Church is gifted for dependence Discussion questions 1. How do we best find out what our spiritual gift is without taking a questionnaire? 2. What are some other challenges to unity and dependence for our church? 3. How would you handle a conversation with a church member who is considering leaving our church based on this chapter?

Text: 1 Corinthians 11:2-34 Theological Theme: Faithful God Anthropological theme: Obedience, Submission Main idea: Worshipping God on his terms brings honor and glory to Him. 1. Dysfunctional roles 2. Dysfunctional fellowship

2024_08_25 – 1 John 4:1-5:5 – 'God and Man' – Sermon by Trevor Ice – Text: 1 John 2:28-4:6 Big Idea: We can know we love God if we love brothers and sisters in Christ. Outline: God’s love in Christ powers us to love like God God’s love in Christ powers us to rest God’s love in Christ powers us to know where we stand God’s love in Christ powers us to overcome the world Discussion Questions: 1. The sermon mentioned that "God is love" and that He loves perfectly. How does understanding God’s perfect love impact the way we love others? 2. What does it mean to "abide" in God’s love, as described in the sermon? How does this concept of resting in God’s love challenge our understanding of what it means to live as Christians? 3. 1 John 5:4 states that everyone born of God overcomes the world. What does it look like to overcome the world through our faith in Jesus? In what areas of your life do you need to rely on God’s power to overcome temptations? 4. The apostle John argues that obedience is part of love, not just a fruit of it. How does this understanding change the way you view obedience to God’s commandments? In what areas of your life is God calling you to greater obedience by faith, and how can the local church support you in this? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_08_18 – 1 John 2:28-3:24 – 'Truth and Lies' – Sermon by Trevor Ice – Text: 1 John 2:28-4:6 Big Idea: As children of God we find truth by looking up to our Father and His Son, and by looking out in love. Outline: I. Children of God look up to their father II. Children of God look out to others III. Children of God look to the son of God IV. Children of God look to the truth Discussion Questions: 1. Discuss how Christians know what is true. What are ways to counteract lies and deceit? 2. In 1 John 3:1-3, John emphasizes the love of God in calling us His children. How should this identity as children of God influence our thoughts, actions, and interactions with others? 3. 1 John 3:4-10 makes a strong distinction between practicing righteousness and practicing sin. How can we as believers ensure that our lives are marked by righteousness rather than sin? 4. John calls us to love not just in word or talk, but in deed and truth (1 John 3:16-18). What are some practical ways we can show this kind of love to others, especially within EBC? 5. 1 John 4:1-6 warns us to test the spirits to discern truth from error. What are some ways we can apply this today to avoid being misled by false teachings or influences? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_08_04 – 1 John 1:1-2:6 – 'Light and Dark' – Sermon by Trevor Ice – Main Idea: If we know God then we live in the light. Outline: 1. See that God is light 2. Step into the light 3. Stay with your advocate – Discussion Questions: 1. Based on 1 John 1:6-7, what does it mean to walk in the light, and how does this impact our fellowship with God and one another? 2. How does regular confession and repentance help us stay in the light and maintain our fellowship with God? 3. Reflecting on 1 John 2:3-4, how can we ensure that our relationship with God is genuine and not just head knowledge? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_07_028 – 1 Corinthians 10:1-11:1 – 'Fleeing Idolatry' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Outline: Run don’t flirt - v.1-13 Flee don’t participate - v.14-22 All for the glory of God - v.23-11:1 – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_07_021 – 1 Corinthians 9 – 'Laying Down Rights' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: The Gospel powers us to lay down our rights Outline: The rights of Paul - v.1-14 The sacrifice of Paul - v.15-23 The application for us - v.24-27 – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_07_14 – Hebrews 11:1-7 – 'The Power of Faith' – Sermon by Trevor Ice – Main Idea: Faith in God is powerful and it pleases Him Outline: I. Hope in the unseen by faith (1) II. Trust and please God by faith (2-6) III. Receive His righteousness by faith (7) – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_07_07 – 1 Corinthians 8 – 'Idol Worship' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: The Christian life is not about what we know, but how we love. Outline: 1. Loving God - v.1-6 2. Loving each other - v.7-13 – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_06_30 – 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 – 'Considering Marriage' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: Because time is short, Christians should pursue an undivided devotion to the Lord. Outline: Live as transient people - v.25-31 Live committed to the Lord - v.32-35 Live free and under control - v.36-40 – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_06_23 – Acts 12 – 'God's Triumph in Trials' – Sermon by Zach K. – Main Idea: The world's destructive power against the church ultimately serves to advance God's saving power. Outline: The perplexing death of James The powerful rescue of Peter The punitive death of Herod – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_06_16 – Psalm 98 – 'Worship our Worthy Savior' – Sermon by Trevor Ice – Main Idea: Our righteous savior king is worth our song! Outline: Sing a new song to our savior (v.1-3) Sing a joyful song to our king (v.4-6) Sing a hopeful song to our judge (7-9) – Discussion Questions: 1. What does it mean to "sing a new song" to the Lord according to Psalm 98? 2. In what ways can we remember the "marvelous things" God has done? 3. What is the difference between happiness and joy in the context of worship? 4. Why is the judgment of the Lord a cause for joyful praise according to the psalmist? 5. How does understanding God's justice and righteousness impact your view of the future? i.e. What does it mean to live by faith in the context of awaiting God's judgment? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_06_09 – 1 Corinthians 7:1-24 – 'Wisdom for Marriage' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: Living the life that is assigned to us allows us to rest in God Outline: The assignment of marriage - v.1-5; 10-16 The assignment of singleness - v.6-9 The assignment of status - v.17-24 – Discussion Questions: 1. Is it true in our church that marriage is idolized and single people are marginalized? What could you do to address this imbalance? 2. If you are married, does your intimacy follow Paul's instructions in verses 3-5? How could you and your spouse serve each other better in this area? 3. Why does Paul address the assignment of singleness as a positive? 4. How does this passage alter what you might say to your single friends or unmarried children about their future? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_06_02 – 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 – 'Fleeing Sexual Immorality' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: Christians were bought with a price, so we should glorify God with our bodies. Outline: Our bodies are for the Lord, so they will be resurrected—v.12-14 Our bodies are united with Christ, so flee sexual immorality—v.15-18 Our bodies are a temple, so glorify God—v.19-20 – Discussion Questions: 1. What arguments have you heard people give for and against sex outside of marriage? 2. What do those arguments assume about what sex is for? 3. How would you explain the Christian view of sex to an unbelieving friend? 4. How do we glorify God in our bodies based upon this text? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_05_26 – 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 – 'Lawsuits That Destroy' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: God has given his Spirit to the church to settle trivial disputes with one another instead of going to the world. Outline: We judge for the sake of outsiders We judge for the sake of ourselves We judge for the sake of the self-deceived – Discussion Questions: 1. Why should we judge ourselves for the sake of those outside of the church? 2. Why is it a defeat for the church when we go to court? 3. Why do we struggle to suffer wrong? 4. What can we apply from this text to our lives this week? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_05_19 – Psalm 47 – 'Celebrate the King' – Sermon by Zach K. – Main Idea: Every person will either celebrate God as their king or be subdued by God as their conqueror. Outline: 1. Celebrate the King because He subdues and chooses 2. Celebrate the King because He reigns and gathers – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_05_12 – Psalm 95 – 'Worship our Sovereign King' – Sermon by Trevor Ice – Main Idea: Worship and trust in our great king to receive his rest. Outline: i. Who is worth worshiping? Our great savior king (v.1-7a) ii. Why must we worship Him? He is our lasting hope and final rest. (read v.7b-11) – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_05_05 – 1 Corinthians 5 – 'Church Discipline is Necessary' – Sermon by Jeff Coulter – Main Idea: A congregation should discipline it’s own member for outward unrepented sin for their own good, our own purity, and our obedience to the Lord. Outline: Church discipline is for his own good Church discipline is for their own purity Church discipline is for our obedience – Discussion Questions: 1. Why is church discipline good for the one who continues in unrepentant sin? 2. Why do churches struggle to discipline sinning members? 3. What is the difference between formative and corrective discipline? 4. How does this passage encourage your prayers for EBC? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

Main Idea: Ministers of the gospel know they will suffer for the gospel so we should look to imitate them. Outline: Understanding the duty of leadership Reality check for the church Admonishment, Imitation, and Confrontation – Discussion Questions: 1. What does it mean to be "stewards of the mysteries of God"? 2. How should Christian leadership be different than most leadership in the broader world? 3. What does Paul desire the Corinthians to imitate from him? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org

2024_04_21 – Colossians 2:11-15 – 'Believer's Baptism' – Sermon by Trevor Ice – Main Idea: Through our union with Christ we have been set free from sin and now triumphantly reign with him. Outline: See that in Christ we are set apart (v.11) See that in Christ we are raised with him (12) See that in Christ we are triumphantly forgiven (13-15) – Discussion Questions: 1. What does it mean to be "in Christ" 2. How do we practically apply this reality? 3. Is baptism like circumcision? How is it the same, and how is it different? 4. Have you been baptized as a believer within a local church? If not, why? 5. How should the church respond when someone is baptized? Why? – EdgewoodBibleChurch.org