9-24-2017
"How To Have a Relationship With God"
Ephesians 2. 8-9

HOW TO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD Ephesians 2.8-9 I.  RELATIONSHIPS A.  Can be ________ B.  Wrong and broken relationships with God are the result of sin C.  Sin brings ________________ II.  HOW TO HAVE A _______ RELATIONSHIP W/ GOD- A.  Begins w/ realization that we are “in wrong relationship w/ God.”   B.  A Right relationship involves ________ III.  WE ENTER A RIGHT RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD BY GOD’S ­­­­­­­­­_________ A.  ________ offers us a way back- B.  God offers us His Great Salvation- despite our sinfulness         C.  There is something we need to do:  ________ IV.  THROUGH ________ IN JESUS CHRIST: A.  We must respond in love and faith B.  Remorse needs to lead towards ________ C.  Faith is the key that opens the door: **Faith Is not just believing-in God, but believing God V.  WHAT ________ DOES IT MAKE: IF I BELIEVE I CAN BE IN A RIGHT RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AGAIN? A.  ________with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ- B.  A Friend in Jesus- right now C.  Something Amazing and Exciting to ________ VI.  THREE LITTLE WORDS CAN BE USED TO BEGIN THAT “RIGHT RELATIONSHIP” W/ GOD. A.  Intentional words… B.  The 3 words: can be the prayer of every believer’s heart. **________ **________ **________

9-17-2017
"God Cares for Us"
Psalm 121. 1-2; Romans 8. 31

GOD CARES PSALM 121. 1-2 I.  Introduction:  Is God a ________ God? II.  Believe question- DOES GOD CARE ABOUT ME? III.  Believe Idea- I BELIEVE GOD IS INVOLVED IN AND CARES ABOUT MY DAILY               ________ IV.  Bible Says, The WATCHING-OVER GOD IS ________: A.  But People Often Wonder About This.  Is He Good?  B.  If God is both great and good, _____ is there so much suffering in the world?   C.  Does the presence of pain mean God is NOT good? V.  THE WATCHING-OVER GOD CARES A.  Examples: ________Wept- Rescued Paul & Silas from the Philippian Jail, by an earthquake. B.  GOD CARES: the greater ________, over-rides the lesser pain VI.  THE WATCHING-OVER GOD HAS A ________ A.  The Bible Affirms that God has a plan B.  We are _____ usually told what the plan is. C.  Somewhere down the road- we may see VII.  SO, WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT ______, IF I BELIEVE GOD IS INVOLVED IN AND CARES ABOUT MY DAILY LIFE? A.  If I believe God is good- I don’t have to be ______ of Him *God is able to make all things work together for good, for those who love Him…even the things I’m ashamed of…and the things that might hurt others… *If God is good- we can be free from fear and be at peace with God. B.  If I believe…that He cares about my life, then I can trust that “help is on the way.”  *I am not in this life all ________.  “My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.” *I have a God who comforts me  C.  #3- If I believe …then I can also trust that he has a _______ for me. *Things are not all chance.  Things are not just coincidence. Things are not without a purpose.

9-10-2017
"The One True God"
2 Corinthians 13.14

THE ONE TRUE GOD 2 COR. 13.14; GENESIS 1.1 I.  I BELIEVE THE GOD OF THE BIBLE IS THE ONE _____ GOD- FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT: A.  The Bible does not defend or explain God’s existence- it is ________ B.  Bible makes it very clear that ____ all gods are the same ** In fact, the Bible claims that there is only One True Living God.  II.  THE GOD OF THE BIBLE IS A _________ (Father, Son, & Holy Spirit) A.  In the beginning God …elohim (plural) created the spirit hovered over B.  At Jesus’ baptism we see all three together C.  TRINITY-  Trinity- three different persons…BUT ______ GOD! III.  WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?  The God of the Bible ______ US. A.  As the loving and caring Father he protects, disciplines, provides, and ultimately “redeems.”   B.  As the Son- Jesus sacrifices and _________ C.  As the Comforter- the Holy Spirit guides, teaches, inspires, and transforms IV.  WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE IF I BELIEVE? A.  #1- If the God of the Bible is The One True God, it means that I am ____ God, nor are other gods (little g) and idols worthy of my trust. B.  #2- if the God of the Bible is the One True God, it means I can believe ___ Him. C.  #3- If the God of the Bible is the One True God, it means I can not only believe-in Him; but I can believe Him. V.  WHAT SHOULD I DO - If the God of the Bible is the One True God? **I should choose to _______ Him to be God for me

9-3-2017
"I Believe, But..."
Mark 9. 14-29

I BELIEVE, BUT… Mark 9. 14-29 I.  OPENING:  What is faith?  A.  For many of us…we want to ______ but… B.  Is faith the absence of ________? II.  NEXT WEEK WE BEGIN “BELIEVE” A.  Many people deal with questions, _______, and uncertainties  B.  Not designed to make you believe something you don’t want to believe  III.  OFTEN PEOPLE TELL YOU:  there are ___ Options for believing A.  Yes, or No!  Either you believe, or you don’t B.  Yet _____ of us operate on more of a continuum of belief. IV.  TWO KINDS OF DOUBTS A.  Intellectual: B.  _____________ V.  FAITH AND DOUBT: they seem to go together. A.  Jesus was exasperated by the doubting crowd and struggling disciples but the father’s doubts did not negate the miracle B.  Sometimes being honest with Jesus about our doubts and our struggles can be liberating, and a create closer _____________. VI.  FAITH IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF DOUBT, BUT ______, STEPPING OUT IN SPITE OF THE DOUBTS. A.  As we act or step out…our faith grows.  B.  Those who doubt or ask honest questions may be like Thomas and  become THE MOST __________! VII.  AS WE BEGIN THE BELIEVE JOURNEY A.  Don’t be afraid to acknowledge your doubts and questions B.  But, don’t be afraid to look for __________