2-28-2016
"God's Forgiveness for an Upside-Down World"
Luke 23. 34

GOD’S FORGIVENESS FOR AN UPSIDE-DOWN WORLD Luke 23. 34 I.  LUKE’S STORY IS FILLED WITH PEOPLE JUST LIKE US: A.  Simon of Cyrene, the women who _______ B.  The soldiers, the disciples?  II.  THEY ___________ HIM- at the place called “the Skull” A.  Father Forgive them…they don’t _______________. B.  For whom was Jesus praying?   III.  WHO NEEDED ______________? A.  Who didn’t ? B.  In our day there are people who mock, and who mourn, and are unmoved and uncaring IV.  PEOPLE “DON’T ________ WHAT THEY’RE DOING” MOST TIMES: A.  Sin is always “________  than it seems” B.  “Sin May Be Greater than It Seems”…BUT V.  “________ IS GREATER THAN OUR SIN” – Father  Forgive! A.  Jesus’ Had Told His Disciples to FORGIVE B.  Forgiveness is God at His best when man is at his ______! VI.  Our ___________ to Jesus’ Forgiveness needs to be two-fold A.  _______________ B.  Grace towards others-

2-21-2016
"God's Amazing Grace"
Mr. Scott Butler
Romans 11:6, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 2:8-9

2-14-2016
"God's Love for an Upside Down World"
1 Corinthians 13

God’s Love For an Upside-Down World 1 Corinthians 13 I.  Our Upside-Down World Needs ______ - Concrete Love A.  What the world really desires is  God’s Love- B.  God LOVES the world- even though it is _______-_______ II.  1 Corinthians _____…The Love Chapter A.  _______ encouraged his followers to show extravagant love B.  In 1 Corinthians 13- Apostle ______ shows how a believer can demonstrate Jesus’ love III.  What Love _______: A.  Suffers Long (Is Patient) B.  Acts ________ C.  Always Perseveres - endures through every circumstance. IV.  What Love Is ______: A.  Is NOT rude B.  Does NOT keep score of wrongs  C.  Does NOT delight in evil.  V.  The Passage Is Not ___________ to Understand,  A.  Our problem is being __________ B.  What might happen in we were willing if we truly showed Jesus’ love when it cost us, or when we had to suffer? VI.  Challenge:  _____ The Loving Thing A.  I am not always capable of doing what I wish to do B.  Sometimes we must pray for God’s Holy ________ to love through us. *Love is something you DO. VII.  The Loving thing is the right thing and it will make a ___________ A.  Through Jesus Love in you…you may change the whole community B.  Or You Might just change ______ person

2-7-2016
"Hope for an Upside Down World"
John 16:33; 1 John 2:15-17; 1 John 2:28-32

HOPE FOR AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD JOHN 16. 33; 1 JOHN 2.15-17 I.  WE LIVE IN AN UPSIDE-_________ WORLD                            Examples: II.  JESUS TOLD US THAT WE WOULD HAVE ____________: A.  John said – a _______ of the world is an enemy of Christ B.  Also, those who follow Christ discover the ______ love of Christ C.  Jesus didn’t want His followers to be without ______ D.  His Resurrection- promises a great victory to come. III.  HOW TO LIVE RIGHT-SIDE UP A.  _____________ Choice:  Choose Jesus!  B.  Walk with Jesus: All day, every day C.  Let the Holy Spirit fill and __________you.  – The Spirit was sent to fill us, and  to guide us, and to give us strength and courage D.  ____________ God’s Promises- they are faithful, they give us great hope for living, and bright future. IV.  LIVING RIGHT-SIDE UP WILL TAKE COURAGE, FAITH, AND GOD’S         HELP A.  Takes a willingness to be different than others in your friendship circles B.  Takes some definite planning & self-discipline “be self-controlled and alert…”  (courage, faith, God’s help) C. Question: How will you _______ differently?  V.  WHAT 2-3 THINGS WILL YOU BEGIN DOING/NOT-DOING THIS WEEK TO LIVE RIGHT-SIDE UP? A.  ______________________________________________ B. _______________________________________________ C.  ______________________________________________