9-20-2015
Guest Speaker - Mr. Scott Butler
"Are You Prepared?"
Matthew 25. 1-13

9-13-2015
"Make a Joyful Noise"
Psalm 100; Colossians 3. 16-17

MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE:  Psalm 100; Colossians 3. 16-17

I.  SINGING HAS LONG BEEN A PART OF _______________:

                   A.  The Psalm invite us to worship by singing

                     B.  Colossians 3. 16-17: “and as you sing psalms hymns and spiritual                                                  songs with gratitude in your hearts to God…

II.  PSALM 100 (and others) ________ AND INSPIRE US TO      CONNECT WITH GOD WHEN WE WORSHIP.  (How?)

   A.  Preparation

   B.  Joy and ____________

   C.  Personal _____________

   D.  Sing and Shout

III.  THE BIBLE CALLS US TO  EXPERIENCE GOD THROUGH  ________ AND JOYFUL   WORSHIP:

   A.  How do you come to church?

   B.  To Experience God is the goal of worship-  “enter His ________”

   C.  How Might We Experience God?

-He is ________

-His love is steadfast

-His faithfulness endures

IV.  THE CALL- IS GIVEN TO ________

   A.  “All the earth…”

   B.  He made us…we are His…His Sheep

   C.  You are invited to worship

   D.  How Did You Come Today ?

VI.  THE GOAL OF WORSHIP IS TO CONNECT WITH ________ ; AND OTHERS.

    A.  Enables us to leave lighter, happier

    B.  When we truly worship God we are ________, made better

9-6-2015
"What Are You Working For?"
John 6: 25-27; Proverbs 23: 4-5

WHAT ARE YOU WORKING FOR? John 6. 25-27 1.  Do You Look Forward to _________? A.  How can we week for ________ rather than for what spoils? B.  If work leads to eternal results, then every job might be a “__________” not just a job. 2.  The People Followed Jesus A.  There were miracles, _______, and benefits B.  They ________ the main point C.  Greater things - deeper, higher, meaningful, satisfying 4.  Jesus Was ______________ A.  With the crowd B.  Jesus’ message- Work for that which ___________ C.  Jesus wants us to raise our life aspirations and __________ 5.  So, How Can We Work for Enduring and Eternal Food? A.  Consider what is ___________ B.  Consider what is uncertain C.  Consider what endures and is eternal:                               i.  God’s _________                               ii.  God’s kingdom, power, and glory                               iii.  Faith, hope, and ___________…                               iv.  Those who know Jesus… 6.  So What Are You Working For? A.  Are you __________ to God today than a year ago? B.  Is your job a calling…and an opportunity for ________ Jesus? C.  How might God want to use you as His person?

August 30, 2015
"What it Means to Have Jesus for a Friend"
Proverbs 18. 24 & John 15. 12-15

WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE JESUS FOR A FRIEND Proverbs 18.24 & John 15.12-15 ***** I.  JESUS _________ US TO BE HIS FRIEND- friendship with Jesus happens as we: A.  Do His commandments B.  ___________ His business C.  Sacrifice II.  WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE JESUS FOR A FRIEND? A.  He knows my ____________ B.  He ________ in life’s storms C.  He loves in actions not just in words D.  He is a friend for the ___________ III.  SO HOW CAN WE HAVE JESUS FOR A FRIEND? Three steps: A.  ______ Him B.  Obey Him C.  Be His _________

8/23/2015
"Christians Help Their Friends"
Luke 5. 17-26

CHRISTIANS HELP THEIR FRIENDS Luke 5. 17-26 1.  CHRISTIAN FRIENDS ______ ________ THEIR FRIENDS: A.  The paralytic needed healing & was blessed to have friends who carried him to Jesus B.  Do you have friends in need?  There are different ______ of healing. 2.  CHRISTIAN FRIENDS TAKE THEIR FRIENDS TO JESUS: A.  The paralytic was willing but Un-______ B.  Some who are in need are Un-_______ C.  In such cases we must keep praying, testifying, and being ready 3.  CHRISTIAN FRIENDS ACT ____________: A.  There was a time of definite need for the paralytic B.  In our friends’ lives there will be _____of ______ 4.  CHRISTIAN FRIENDS SEE JESUS ______ IN THE LIVES OF THEIR FRIENDS: A.  The paralytic was _________, then healed B.  Sometimes healing is spiritual - Spiritual healing is Life _________ C.  Christian friends care about their friends’ _________ things 5.  CHRISTIAN FRIENDS PRAISE GOD ___________: A.  The paralytic’s friends and community celebrated B.  When Jesus works wonders- people should __________! C.  Worship should be a celebration of what God has done! 6.  DO YOU HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS CRIPPLED? A.  Physically, or spiritually B.  Christians _______   their friends

8-9-2015
"True Friendships"
Luke 10. 25-37

TRUE FRIENDSHIPS Luke 10. 25-37 1.  Scripture Lesson  - Luke 10. 25-37 2.  What is True Friendship?  A TRUE ___________ is: A.  (T)  _______ ____ _____; _ried, __ested, & trustworthy -One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Prov 18:24 B.  A true friend will (R) ______, and __each Out -Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 C.  A true friend (U) ___________ and is __ndeterred -You can always tell a real friend: when you’ve made a fool of yourself he doesn’t feel you’ve done a permanent job. – Laurence J. Peter D.  A true friend is an (E) ___________ and an __xhorter -Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends Philippians 4:1 3.  Christians Need to be True Friends-  A.  To show their love for Christ by loving their _____________ B.  What better way is there to Honor Christ than to step up and be a “good friend?” C.  ______is there around you who needs a true friend? 4.  Challenge for August A.  That we will seek to be-________ someone new during month  B.  That we will express our _________ to a special friend whom God has given us.

08-02-2015
"Why Christians Should Have Friends"
Proverbs 27: 17

Why Christians Should Have Friends Proverbs 27. 17 INTRO:  Why Should Christians have friends?  - The Answer:  FRIENDS MAKE US _____________!                    - Today I want to look at some ways in which friends make us better (5 of                                    them) 1.  FRIENDS HELP US LEARN______________________________   A.  Friends show us our good points  B.  Friends show us our _______ points while enemies only flatter us. C.  Friends help us take off our masks and own up to our failings. 2.  FRIENDS HELP US LEARN ______________________________   A.  Sharing our blessings with friends teaches us to give  B.  Watching our friends give to those in need inspires us to do likewise C.  When our friends hurt, or are troubled, we do what we can to _______ 3.  FRIENDS HELP US LEARN  _____________________________   A.  If listening is only 8-10% auditory, then we need to learn to watch for cues and other language.  B.  When we really listen we are more likely to care, and to show God’s love 4.  FRIENDS HELP US LEARN  ____________________________________   A.  Having a variety of friends teaches us to be tolerant of others’_______ B.  Friends teach us to be sensitive to others C.  How can we win others to faith in Jesus Christ if we don’t care about them, and if we don’t take the time to understand. 5.  FRIENDS HELP US TO  ____________________________________   A.  Friends give us godly _______ (Prov. 27.9) B.  Friends teach us how  to walk in Christ by their example (Phil 3. 17) C.  By discussing our faith with us, friends help us know what we believe and why we believe it. 6.  WHAT TO DO:   A.  That we will seek to be______  someone new during month of Aug  B.  That we will express our __________ to a special friend whom God has given us.