1-21-2018
One Another
  


1-14-2017
"Total Surrender"
Romans 12. 1-8; Daniel 3. 1-28
Special Guest Speaker - Rev. Bruce Cochran
ABC - IN/KY Area Resource Minister
1-7-2018
"Singlemindedness"
Matthew 14. 22-36


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    
12-31-2017
"All Things New"
Psalm 62


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 _____