6-15-2014
"Pray As Children"
Matthew 6. 9

PRAY AS CHILDREN Matthew 6. 9 Introduction of the Lord’s Prayer Series: a. Jesus’ first lesson on prayer had been his __________ b. I hope your heart’s desire will be- “Lord, teach us to _____.” 1.  Jesus’ 1st Lesson in Prayer is a Right ___________ of The One to Whom We Pray, when we pray say, Our Father…              A.  Some see God as a ___________              B.  Jesus taught us to see God as He did…FATHER.   2. When you pray say, Our Father …in _________”              A.  This is not so much about “where He is” as about                           His  ___________              B.  To some- “father” is not a good word…              C.  To some “father” is meaningless              D.  To some “father” is ________ word…brings special                           memories…warm feelings 3.  Take In Mind the Good Concept of Earthly Father Raised to Realm of __________ and This Gives Beginnings of a Right Understanding of The One to Whom We Pray              A.  We are to pray as Children              B.  God’s children fall into two groups                           i. Those who recognize                             ii. Those who _______Him              C.  Jesus reminds us that The Father loves ______ groups              D.  Even  though the story is a parable…it is truth                           i.  THERE _____ A HEAVENLY FATHER WHO IS                                        WATCHING                                                           ii.  There is a Father who wants His children to                                        know His love              E.  We have _____ strayed, denied our Heavenly                           Father, and damaged our relationship with Him  - Yet Jesus said, “WHEN YOU PRAY SAY, OUR        ________”

6-8-2014
"Pentecost"
Acts 2. 1-13

PENTECOST Acts 2.1-13 I.  Jesus’ Promise of the _______________ A.  The ___________ of Jesus – John 14. 15-20 B.  He will teach you and remind you…John 14. 25-7 C.  Conviction & ___________- John 16.5-15 D.  Spiritual Power- Acts 1.8 II.  Pentecost- A.  _________ days after Passover B.  Beginning of The Festival of ___________ (Succoth)  C.  A One Time Event III.  A Personal Pentecost.    A.  The in-filling of the Holy Spirit is for every born-again ___________. B.  The Holy Spirit is the person of God at work in this world.  · He is in this world hearing and answering ___________ · He empowers & ___________ · He convicts us of our sin, or who guides us in decisions, and in times when we don’t know which way to go. C.  Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be involved in our lives in several ways- just like His first disciples. D.  Spiritual Power - We are ____________ to try to do God’s work without His Spirit at work in us.  IV.  My Goal for Today is That You Might Gain A Better Understanding of The Holy Spirit- His Coming, His Purpose, Our Need of Him A.  That people would _________ the Holy Spirit’s power, comfort, and work in their lives (Whether in tongues, or in deep powerful works of God). B.  My Goal: That you would enjoy the many aspects of The Comforter’s presence. · Peace, ________, wholeness · Courage, assurance, conviction C.  Do You Need a Fresh Anointing of God’s Holy Spirit?  Do you need the peaceful rain of God’s Holy Spirit to fall fresh on you?

6-1-2014
"Why People Do Go To Church"
Psalm 122.1

WHY PEOPLE DO GO TO CHURCH PSALM 122. 1 I.  TO _____________GOD A.  There is something special about worshipping together with others. B. Most who go to church have come to know Jesus Christ as _____ and _______ and want to be part of His glorious church.   II.  TO EXPERIENCE FORGIVENESS & ________________ A.  Many who come to church are bearing heavy loads B. One of church’s purposes is that those who need _______, forgiveness, and restoration can find it here.  III.  TO FIND FELLOWSHIP & SPEND TIME WITH PEOPLE WHO REALLY CARE A.  People ______ to be around others who will care about them, and who will encourage and pray for them. B. People of all ages are looking for “______________ relationships” IV.  TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH THEIR ________ A.  Many are looking for ways to add meaning and purpose to their lives by _______ others, caring for hurting people, using their spiritual gifts and personal talents. B. Sometimes the church is “together” in worship, and sometimes it is “___________” in service. V.  THEY HAVE BEEN TAUGHT THE CHURCH’S VALUE BY THE ________ EXAMPLES OF ALL- Their Parents. A.  Of those who are staying ________ are impacted by parents, or other influential church persons, who are “living-out” their faith and who “talk about why” they “go to church.” B. People need to be “____________” - taught- how to walk with Jesus, and why they should.  VI.  SO WHY DO YOU GO TO CHURCH? A.  My goal for today is that you would share your love for your church and your Savior with others, B.  How To’s: * _________ someone to join you at church * Tell someone about your church and why you love it * Begin _________  for that one you know who doesn’t go to church   * Take time to build relationships with some who don’t go to church