The Moody Church Sunday Morning Podcast

Jeremiah 18:1–18The Potter—GodHe works purposefully.
He works patiently.
He works authoritatively.
Does He fail? His purposes are hidden and yet visible.The Wheel—LifeThe circumstances of life (e.g. Jonah).
The various people of life.The First Vessel (you and me)Resist? Lopsided?
Broken dreams.The Remade VesselThe same clay; a different shape.
The heat. . .The Bottom LineGod loves to remake marred vessels. . .some refuse to be remade.
We must submit to the Potter.

Subject: The Law keeps you bound to what you can do. Love sets you free for what only God can do in you.
 
John 3:1–21
 Enough to Ask, Not Enough to Enter (3:1–8)
 Bound by Law (3:9–14)
 Freed by Love (3:15–21)
 Conclusion: Can you see the love of God all around you, calling you to believe? Are you ready to enter into His kingdom and find true freedom?

The holiness of God is dangerous, but we cannot have life without it.
 
Numbers 15:37–17:8
  
The Prelude
 The Rebellion(s)
• Rejection of God’s Servants
• Rejection of God’s Holiness
• Rejection of God’s Goodness
 The Result
• Vindication of God’s Servants
• Vindication of God’s Holiness
• Vindication of God’s Goodness
 The Staff
 The Consuming Fire

The unstoppable Gospel confronts every heart, calls for repentance, and offers hope in Christ. How can we join Jesus on His mission in the world?
 
Acts 28:17–31
 
Gospel Character
• The Gospel is embodied.
 
Gospel Compulsion
• The Gospel is decisive.
 
Gospel Contrition
• The Gospel is humbling.
 
Gospel Confidence
• The Gospel is victorious.
 
Takeaway: “In our words and by our deeds, we will proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth and unto the end of the age.” —The Moody Church Covenant

Can anyone be beyond hope? Acts 28 shows the gospel reaches outsiders as Jesus transforms sinners by grace.Acts 28:1–16Real PowerGod’s power demands attention.Real GraceGod’s grace shatters religion.Real FamilyGod’s family includes barbarians.Real AuthorityGod’s authority reigns supreme.Takeaway: “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” —Romans 1:16