A message from the series "New Testament Challenge." 1 Corinthians 1:10 “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.”
Euphony: a pleasing or sweet sound; harmony
Cacophony: an incongruous or chaotic mixture or sound
Romans 16 - Paul took time to develop and nurture relationships during his travels.
Euphony is God’s desire for His church;
Euphony happens through diversity (see Galatians 3:28)
A euphonious church;
1. Walks in sync with God’s Word (2 Tim 3:16)
2. Lives in obedience to Jesus (John 14:15)
3. Stands united in mission (Phil 1;27)
What is your next step?

A message from the series "New Testament Challenge." The Church is birthed and spreading like a wildfire.
The Holy Spirit is God;
The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity.
The Trinity: see Gal 1:26; Lk3:21; Acts 5; Debt 6; 1 Tim 2
1. God exists in three distinct Persons
2. Each Person is fully God
3. There is ONE God
The Holy Spirit is God’s acting agent in our lives to seal us, convict us, and transform us.
The Church changed the fabric of every city they entered.
God’s dream for us;
1. We would spread the Gospel like wildfire
2. We would change the very fabric of our sphere of influence
3. We would make a clean break from our old life and step into
our new life.

A message from the series "New Testament Challenge." “ This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.” Then He opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Luke 24:44-45
Plot Twists
Cleopas experienced a huge plot twist.
Possible storylines: Jesus was dead, Jesus was missing, Jesus was alive.
What storyline are you believing right now?
Cleopas’ personal storyline: Failure
Cleopas’ experience is your experience also!
Jesus is the ultimate plot twist to our story!
Jesus is still working out the big story.
Jesus has a great twist for your story also!

A message from the series "New Testament Challenge." Two Critical Truths About The New Testament:
1. The NT reveals who Jesus is.
a. Jesus’ humanity: the Gospel shows us His life. John 1:1
b. Jesus’ mission: He came to save us. John 10:10 & Rom 5:8
c. Jesus’ on-going works: the early church. Acts 1:8
d. Jesus’ future: The Book of Revelation. Rev 22:13
2. The NT offers life in His Name. Eph 2:1_10
John 20:31 “…but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His Name.
The NT was written so that we may know Jesus.
Read Colossians 1:15-20

A message from the series "New Testament Challenge." God’s Word changes us because:
1. The Bible is powerful. Isaiah 55:10-11 Psalm 27
2. The Bible has penetrating power that exposes us. Jeremiah 17:9
3. The Bible has examine power that transforms us.
The Bible changes us through
1. Conviction 2 Timothy 3:16-17
2. Comfort Psalm 119: 50
3. Clarity Psalm 119: 105
4. Character formation Romans 12: 1-2