Redemption Church in Brookfield, WI

Our Gospel-worthy Life Together

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Philippians 1:27-30

Sermon Points:

1. How our Gospel-worthy life should work.
   • Standing firm in one spirit, with one mind.
   • Striving, side-by-side, for the faith of the Gospel.
   • Not being frightened, in anything, by our opponents.
2. Why our Gospel-worthy life really matters.

The Claim: God uses our earthly suffering to advance his Heavenly purposes.

Application Points:

1. It is God who appoints - and uses - our suffering.
2. Our perseverance together is crucial to God's "battle plan".
3. King Jesus is in charge, and we can always trust Him.

The Life That Matters Most

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Philippians 1:12-26

Sermon Points:

How can Paul rejoice in his suffering as if it's a good thing?

1. Proclaiming Christ > Being Free
2. Honoring Christ > Staying Alive

Claim: That Christ's Life matters more than ours.

Application Points:

We will struggle to rejoice in our suffering if...

1. Our lives matter too much to us.
2. Christ's Life matters too little to us.

Sharing in the Upward Life

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon Points:

1. The upward life we share.
   • Takeaway: We are engaged in a cosmic war together.
2. The temptation to "look down".
   • Takeaway: At times, it may seem like we're losing.
   • Takeaway: We're not.

Claim: Let's keep sharing in Christ's upward life, even when it gets really hard down here.

Those Who Will Not Be Moved

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Psalm 15

Question: What question is the Psalmist really asking?

Claim: Those who love Godly lives will not be moved.

Application Points:

We need to ask the Lord to help us live Godly lives that are marked by:

1. Justice
2. Inner-integrity
3. Merciful Speech
4. Moral Clarity
5. Commitment
6. Contentment

Not Even One

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Psalm 14

Claim: There is none who does good, not even one.

Application Points:

1. Let's take an honest look at our hearts before God.
2. Let's come to grips with God's spiritual diagnosis of us.
3. Let's call upon the name of His Son for salvation.

Our Method: How We Do It

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Main Point: Let’s put God’s power on display — not ours.

Application Points:

 

1. Let’s showcase the treasure of the gospel.
2. Let’s downplay the “jars” we keep it in.
3. Let’s press on with humility and gratitude.

Our Mission: What We Do

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon Points:

1. We exist to worship God.
2. We exist to make disciples.
3. We exist to multiply churches.

Our Identity: Who We Are

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: 1 Peter 2:9-19

Statement: We are a gospel-centered family of disciples.

Sermon Points:

1. Gospel-centered: Our identity revolves around “the gospel.”
2. Disciples: We are followers of this resurrected King Jesus.
3. Family: We are a spiritual family, not just individuals.

Application Questions:

1. What message is at the center of your life?
2. Who are you following?
3. How is your relationship with God’s family?

 

Full of Grace and Truth

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: John 1:14

Application Question:

1. Have you really seen his glory?
2. Have you received the fullness his grace?

 

He Was in the Beginning With God

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: John 1:2

Claim: This newborn child has always existed.

Sermon Points:

Because the eternal God was born a child:

1. We can stop searching.
2. We can slow down.
3. We can hope for eternity.