1-21-2018
One Another
1-7-2018
"Singlemindedness"
Matthew 14. 22-36
"Singlemindedness"
Matthew 14. 22-36
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Message- SINGLE-MINDEDNESS
Scripture Lesson- Matthew 14. 22-36
I. THE THEME FOR THIS WEEK: _________________
A. Key Question: How do I keep my focus on Jesus amidst distractions?
B. Key Idea: I focus on God and his priorities for my life
C. Key Verse: Matt 6.33- But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
II. MATTHEW 14. 22-36
A. Jesus walks on the water- middle of night- strong winds
B. ______ wants to be invited to “walk on the water”
C. Peter walks on the water, until…he notices the wind (storm)
D. Jesus asked, “Why did you ______?”
III. APPLICATIONS:
A. When it comes to our relationship with the Lord, how do I keep my focus on Jesus- when there are so many storms and distractions
B. _________Distractions:
C. Positive Distractions:
IV. KEY VERSE FOR THIS WEEK: “SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM…”
A. Don’t be afraid to “_____-____” of the boat with Jesus, for a grand adventure
B. Keep your eyes on Jesus, not the storms or attractions
C. Make living for and serving Jesus your #___ priority.
D. Singlemindedness (Keeping our Eyes on Jesus) is crucial.
**So this week, we are _________ acting-out what we believe.
**When you come to that fork in the road, choose the one that leads to God’s Kingdom.
V. TODAY WE ALSO FOCUS ON CHRIST THROUGH THE LORD’S SUPPER
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12-31-2017
"All Things New"
Psalm 62
"All Things New"
Psalm 62
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ALL THINGS NEW
Scriptures: PSALM 62; PROV 13.12; Rev. 21. 1-7
1. LIFE IS FILLED WITH _______________:
-Strife, losses, disappointments, depression
-Sometimes we come to our “wit’s ________”
2. REASONS FOR DISCOURAGEMENT
A. The Way is _______ (Israelites in wilderness)
B. The Task Is __________ (Nehemiah- rebuilding the wall)
C. The Wicked & Evil Prosper
D. The Waiting is Too ______ (Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” Prov. 13.12)
3. GOD’S GREATEST EXPERIENCED DISCOURAGEMENTS
A. From the Bible
- _______- in Gethsemane
- Apostle Paul
- ________
B. From more modern times
C. Discouragement comes from feelings of failure
D. Prayers go unanswered
4. LIFE IS FILLED WITH DISAPPOINTMENTS & DISCOURAGEMENTS…BUT OUR FAITH IS FILLED WITH HOPE AND ________:
A. At the beginning of a new year… we are often hopeful about what God may ____
B. God’s word promises hope, and good for those who trust and who wait.
5. HOW SHOULD GOD’S PEOPLE DEAL WITH “WIT’S END?” HOW DO WE LOOK AHEAD TO A NEW YEAR FILLED WITH PROMISE?
A. ______ Out to the Father
B. Keep _____________
C. Hold on to Hope
D. Remember our ULTIMATE HOPE- God will make all things _____
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