10-29-2017
"Who is My Neighbor?"
Luke 10. 25-37

WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? Luke 10. 25-37 I.  THE TRICK QUESTION:  “WHAT MUST I DO TO INHERIT _____________   LIFE?” **The teacher of the Law asked a rhetorical question- Jesus replied with very practical answer  II.  3 WAYS TO LOOK AT THE __________: A.  Robbers- an ______________ to exploit B.  Priest and Levite- a problem to avoid  C.  Samaritan- a neighbor-  a person needing love & _______________ III.  3 PRINCIPLES ABOUT COMPASSION: A.  Lack of love is easy to ___________  B.  Our neighbor is anyone of any race, creed, or social background who is in need C.  Love means ________ to meet the person’s need IV.  3 REASONS FOR SHOWING COMPASSION: A.  There is a ________ B.  We have received compassion C.  We are _____________- caring should be one of our “beliefs” **We show compassion NOT so we become a Christian ** But because we ______ Christians. V.  THE MAIN POINT: GO AND DO _____________…Be a neighbor…

10-22-2017
"We Are Only Human"
John 3:16

WE’RE ONLY HUMAN John 3.16 1.  THE ________ IS BROKEN A.  Examples:  __________________ B.  ______  are broken C.  The world is broken, and we are broken- why?  2.  SIN IS THE __________ OF OUR BROKENNESS A.  Sin & rebellion-  is Part of our “_________  nature” B.  Sin- caused by pride, by self-centeredness, by putting myself above everyone else.  **Isaiah 53- We all like sheep have gone astray, we have each turned to his own way… C.  We just focus on self- on me- what I want- what pleases me D.  How does God ________ when He sees us? 3.  GOD _________: A.  About each person- About sparrows and creatures  B. Why? He is all powerful, not controlled by space and time, not hindered by humanity. C.  GOD CARES… about people (personal God). 4.  GOD ACTED: “So loved the world that he ________” A.  Sent _______-  to seek and save the lost B.  Who are the lost?  All of us 5.  GOD SAVES: A.  Whoever __________…who ever receives Him B.  Some will not;  some _________ to surrender C.  Yet all are invited! “millions may come, there’s still room for _______” D.  There’s room for you also!

10-15-2017
"How Will God Accomplish His Plan?"
Ephesians 4. 11-16

HOW WILL GOD ACCOMPLISH HIS PLAN? Ephesians 4. 11-16 Key Q:  How will God accomplish His plan? IDEA:  I believe the ______ is God’s primary way to accomplish his purposes on earth I.  THE IRONY OF THE CHURCH: A.  Made up of “chosen people, ”but also of hypocrites and of persons who too-easily _______ the God who saves us by His grace B.  Place where we go expecting to receive _______; but also a place where people quickly forget to pass it on. II.  WHAT IS THE __________? A.  A body of people brought together because of their love for ______ B.  God’s primary means of accomplishing the goal III.  WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR CHURCH? A.  People should talk about _______. B.  ________  among the people C.  Together IV.  HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED IN GOD’S MISSION? (Answer: Be part of His _________) A.  #1 EXPECT THAT GETTING INVOLVED WILL BE AN ________ *Important things are often “easier said than done” *Important things require effort B.  #2 RESIST THE URGE TO BECOME  ___________ C.  #3- EXPECT TO BE DISAPPOINTED           *God builds churches with _______                       people           *That person beside you D.  #4- EXPECT THAT YOU ARE ALSO AMONG ________ E.  #5- EXPECT TO FIND SOME _______ and HELP:

10-8-2017
"Who Am I?"
Luke 19. 1-9; John 1. 12

10-1-2017
"The Bible"
2 Timothy 3. 16-17

THE BIBLE 2 TIMOTHY 3. 16-17 I.  WHAT IS THE _______? A.  A ________of books B.  Show how Bible is organized. C.  The Story- of God’s relationship with  ______. II.  BIBLE HAS _____ MAIN DIVISIONS: OT & NT A.  OT Is the story of God’s chosen People (The _______) B.  NT is the story of God’s New Covenant of faith III.  THE BIBLE: CAN I _______ IT? (Good question) A.  Amazingly __________ B.  Abundantly Verified IV.  CAN I TRUST THE BIBLE FOR ME? A.  _______ - Because it is _________ …and it “inspires.   B.  The Bible sometimes may change my life course. V.  HOW CAN I KNOW GOD’S PLAN/WILL FOR MY LIFE? A.  The Bible  B.  As I read it with a _______ heart, the Holy Spirit and the Words of the Bible are at work in my soul VI.  HOW CAN I GET THE ______  OUT OF THIS AMAZING BOOK: A.  Not always front to ________ B.  Can also read topically C.  Read for application:  ask the Question: “What is God Saying to Me?” D.  Make sure you _______ it