3-22-2015
"Be Prepared - Journeying with Strength for Standing"
Ephesians 6. 10-18

Be Prepared- Journeying with Strength for Standing Ephesians 6. 10-18 INTRO: · Our Journey of a Lifetime includes ____________: · For Believers- the HAZZARDS ARE MORE DANGEROUS.   · So the Bible lesson for today is that we should Be ___________!  Not only should we be prepared, WE MUST FIGHT, AND STAND FIRM! · MAKING PREPARATIONS FOR COMING BATTLES ___________: I.  ENCOURAGEMENT AND E_________________: A.  Be ______________ B.  In the Lord II.  A_____________ THE ARMOR A.  It is _________’s armor- ours to use, but HIS B.  Made for a Spiritual enemy- who does not give up easily, nor does he fight fair. III.  FACING THE _______: A.  He/they are not human B.  Rulers…authorities, powers of this _______ world C.  Spiritual forces of evil in _________ realms IV.  CONSIDER THE CHALLENGES: A.  There are __________ ordeals that line the pathway of our journey of a lifetime  B.  What things might challenge you or me to lose our faith, or test our resolve? V.  PUT-ON THE ______________ PIECES: A.  _________ (helmet of) B.  RIGHTEOUSNESS (Breastplate): C.  GOSPEL (shoes) D.  _____________ (The Shield) E.  SALVATION (Helmet) F.  __________ OF GOD- spoken and unspoken G.  PRAYER VI.  THE CHALLENGE: · God wants us to BE STRONG IN _____ MIGHTY POWER!  The Bible challenges us to “Be Prepared.” ·  TO BE STRONG by putting on God’s armor, and by using God’s _________ to stand firm and do battle for His kingdom.

3-15-2015
"The Problem With Carry - Ons"
Matthew 8. 1-17

THE PROBLEM WITH CARRY-ONS Matthew 8. 1-17 I.  THE JOURNEY OF A ______________REQUIRES THAT WE BEGIN A.  Once our journey has begun we begin to find some ruts, and snags.    B.  ________-ONS, BAGGAGE, OR ENCUMBRANCES… C.  We need to _______ our carry-ons to Jesus. II.  THE LEPER:  THE LIVING _________WAS HIS CARRY-ON  (vss. 1-4) A.  What did the ______ do? B.  What did Jesus do? C.  __________ “carry-ons” were burdening the Leper? D.  What kind of Leprosy might you be cursed with? III.  THE __________: HIS CARRY-ON WAS HIS DEAR FRIEND:  (vss. 5-13) A.  He was a servant- or slave.   B.  The gentile military officer- demonstrates remarkable faith- C.  Sometimes the loads of others can be a burden to us.  D.  Carry-ons can make our spiritual journey harder, and discouraging. IV.  ________’s_ MOTHER-IN-LAW:  The Loved-one of Jesus’ Disciple (vss. 14-15) A.  Do those who _______ Jesus, have to deal with carry-ons? B.  Do you ever cry-out to Jesus asking “Why?” C.  What happened in this story? V.  MANY WERE ___________:  (vss16-17) A.  Demon possessed- filled with horrible evils of many types B.  He healed ______ the sick C.  Are there real demons?  (Or just mental illnesses?) VI.  WHAT CARRY-ONS ARE ___________ YOU?  A.  The carry-ons are heavy, they ________ our spiritual walk, and they cause us and our loved ones, and our society much ______ and heartache. B.  Jesus cares- who do you need to bring to Him?  C.   Whatever Carry-ons you are burdened with- join me in __________ them to Jesus

3-8-2015
"Going Where Few Have Gone"
Matthew 7. 13-14

Going Where Few Have Gone Matthew 7. 13-14 1.  THE JOURNEY OF A ________________ A.  Much of the content of the Gospel writings has to do with Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem, and ultimately to crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.  This was His “Journey of a Lifetime.”  B.  During this season of ______ the challenge is to consider your “Journey of a Lifetime.” 2.  THE NARROW _______ AND THE NARROW ROAD (Luke- The Narrow Door) · Matthew 7. 13-14; Luke 13. 22-30 3.  OUR JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME IS OUR ___________  ____________. A.  As Jesus traveled towards his destiny, we are doing the same B.  Each of us has the choice to make- the road where few have gone, or the interstate highway towards ___________ & eternal loss. 4.  OUR JOURNEY ON THE LESS TRAVELLED ROAD REQUIRES THAT WE BEGIN OR ____________ A.  Enter through the narrow gate B.  Jesus tells us- there are ______ roads.  We are to walk the one where few have travelled  5.  OUR JOURNEY ON THE LESS-TRAVELLED ROAD REQUIRES ____________ A.  To ________ way, rather than ours B.  many will not submit in order to gain entrance 6.  OUR GOING WHERE FEW HAVE GONE REQUIRES A ______________.  · that which is more difficult 7.  GOIN WHERE FEW HAVE GONE REQUIRES ______________.  A.  “Make every effort”        - ________________ B.  Spiritual journeys with Christ are not without determination and effort 8.  THE DESTINATION OF OUR JOURNEY- A.  will make the trials and difficulties seem “_______ ____ after all. “  B.  The Journey leads to ______-  salvation, eternal life, joy and happiness in the holy presence of God.

3-1-2015
"I Don't Know What I Believe - Part 2"
2 Corinthians 5. 7

I DON’T KNOW WHAT I BELIEVE- part 2 2 Corinthians 5. 7 I.  Some Things in Life are “Believed By Seeing,”  but Many Things Are “Seen By ______________.” -Life Itself Is a Journey Filled with Unknowns- Why Should Our __________ ____________ Be Any Less?                                                                                                             II.  Today,  Part 2 of: “I Don’t ________ What I Believe” A.  Last week we talked about the basics of Christian faith- ___________ Creed B.  Today we consider that many parts of our faith cannot be known until they are believed and __________  _______. III.  Scriptures: A.  John 20. 24-29, tells the story of “Doubting ____________” B.  2 Corinthians 4 & 5- Paul is telling about The Heavenly Dwelling that awaits those who believe in Jesus. C.  Romans 10. 8-13 (Faith is believing in our heart;  and confessing with our __________) IV.  The Experiential Part Of Our Faith Only Comes Once We Have Taken the _______of _________ A.  How Many Christians Today Have Never Seen Jesus- face to face?  (Most of them). B.  Yet, how many can say ________ have come to know Jesus? C.  Question:  Which would you prefer for yourself- knowledge and details, or __________? D.  In reality- Christians have both truth (the Bible) and experience.          V.  Question:  DO YOU KNOW?  A.  Do you ________ what you believe, or is your believing just based on facts and figures?  B.  I want to encourage you to give Jesus a chance to show you faith that is ________________.

2-22-2015
"I Don't Know What I Believe - Part 1"
John 20. 30-31

I Don’t Know What I Believe (Part 1) I.  Our Very Secular _________ A.  Secular beliefs- atheism, agnosticism, self-made ___________ B.  Many students and adults have ____________  C.  Booklet: How good is good enough? D.  Desired Result #1- THAT WORSHIPPERS WILL LEAVE KNOWING THAT THERE IS A DISTINCT ______________ BETWEEN BASIC CHRISTIAN BELIEFS AND THE VIEWS OF THE WORLD AND OTHER RELIGIONS II.  ________ DO CHRISTIANS BELIEVE? A.  John 20. 30-31-  B.  1 Cor. 15. 3-8,  Records one of the First ___________ III.  THE ______________ BATTLES OF EARLY    BELIEVERS-  A.  The false prophets, and false teachers  B.  What do you believe about the ________, and about Christianity? C.  1 John 1. 1-4;  5. 11-13 IV.  THE APOSTLES’ CREED:  V.  DESIRED RESULTS: A.  Desired Result #2- That worshippers will be able to know some  _________of what Christians believe, and why, and would be able to share their basic beliefs with others B.  Desired Result #3- That worshippers and will not just “know about” Jesus but also know Him ________________. ********************************************** The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.  He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead.  He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.  From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.                                                        Amen **********************************************

• Due to a recording glitch, the sermon from January 25th is unavailable.
• Due to inclement weather, there was no sermon February 1st.
• This Sunday, February 8th, Mark Bishop will be at the church sharing his message in music during the worship service.  Due to copyright laws, there will not be a recording this week.
• Regular sermon posts will resume following the February 15th service.

1-18-2015
"Share the Hope - Telling God's Story"
1 Peter 1: 3-5

TELLING GOD’S STORY 1 Peter 1. 3-5                          I.        We are Called to Help Tell God’s Story of _____________:  a.     The Church has the best news in the world to share  b.     1 Peter is often called The Epistle of _________ II.        Remember ______ We Are:  a.     His _________ People b.     We are people of HOPE c.      Hope _____ is not hope (Romans 8.24) III.        Remember Where _______ Is: a.     This is NOT OUR _________ b.      Our best HOPE lies in the future- c.      “Lord _____ have been our dwelling place through all generations.” (Ps 90) IV.        Remember  What the _______ Is:  To Be a Blessing to  Others: a.     Called to Blessing b.     Do you know how to “bless others?”    V.        Remember _________ To Share Your Hope: a.     When anyone asks:  3. 15- always be ready when anyone asks you to give the reason for the hope you have… b.     When You are _________ and Going Through Various Trials          VI.        Remember That You are NOT __________: a.     God is with us b.     You have a spiritual ___________          VII.        Remember To Share The HOPE a.     Enjoy the Hope ___________ b.     Share the Hope With Others