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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12-24-2017
"How to Be a Wise Person"
Matthew 2. 1-12
"How to Be a Wise Person"
Matthew 2. 1-12
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HOW TO BE A WISE PERSON?
Matt. 2. 1-12
I. Questions: Who Were The Magi?
II. What Do Scholars Often Think About Them?
*No one knows for sure- how many where from- what their beliefs and backgrounds were?
III. Why Does ________ Include This Story in His Gospel?
A. Matthew is greatly interested in _______…and how Jesus fulfills it
B. The main point of Gospels is NOT history, but ______ ______!
IV. What Can We Learn About Our Own Spiritual __________?
1)Pay attention to the _______
2)Take the spiritual journey
*Your SPIRITUAL JOURNEY to know Jesus, and to walk with Him through life…is not a ______TRIP, so take the time to do it right
3)Beware of the enemies of the ______
*In our day there are so many enemies to the truth- college profs, politicians, news media…governments and leaders… armed intruders…
4)WHEN YOU REALIZE GOD IS LEADING YOUR LIFE- ________, Rejoice, And Worship
5)________YOUR VALUABLES TO CHRIST
*What is valuable to you? Possessions? Your loved ones? Your calling or reputation or influence? What about Traditions?
6)GO AWAY BY A ___________ ROUTE
*They had obviously seen what they had set out to find…did it change them? How did it change them?
*Can we be in presence of the Holy One and NOT be changed, or affected? (Possible BUT Not Wise).
V. THIS SAME TRUTH APPLIES TO _____ and Others:
A. We can ignore the God-moments and go about our lives UN-CHANGED…OR- We can go “a different way.”
B. Difference must be ___________
C. Are there things in your life that need to change…and be different?
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12-17-2017
"For God So Loved..."
John 3: 16-17
"For God So Loved..."
John 3: 16-17
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FOR GOD SO LOVED…
JOHN 3.16-17
I. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WAYS ______IS SHOWN:
A. Giving a ______
B. Say it
C. _______
D. Physical touch
E. Acts of service
II. ____ SO LOVED THAT HE GAVE
A. People often show their love by giving gifts
B. God did so as well
C. God’s gift was both: ___________ & from his loving heart
III. GOD SHOWED HIS LOVE BY HIS RELENT LESS __________
A. Throughout the Bible we see examples of God’s “relentless pursuit.”
B. How about you, does your love ever fail? Do you ever feel like “giving ____?”
IV. GOD SHOWED/SHOWS HIS LOVE BY HIS WILLINGNESS TO ___________:
A. He sacrificed himself/his life to pay the penalty for our sin and rebellion
B. Have you ever sacrificed for someone else? Money, opportunity?
V. WHAT DOES GOD WANT US TO DO WITH HIS LOVE:
A. _______the gift- BELIEVE
B. Love Others
C. ______ Others:
VI. CHRISTMAS- A TIME FOR ____________ GOD’S LOVE:
A. May you be reminded of His great love for you in many ways
B. And may you share His _______ to others…as Jesus has shared with you.
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12-10-2017
"Joy"
Luke 2. 10
"Joy"
Luke 2. 10
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Joy to the World
Luke 2. 1-12
I. THERE IS A GREAT ______ FOR JOY
A. Crises & ___________
B. Failures- Public & Private
C. Disappointments & heart________
II. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HAPPINESS AND ____
A. One is based on ________ circumstances, joy on inward spirit
B. Happiness is exchanging Christmas _______; joy is the awareness of what Christmas is all about.
III. THE ANGEL APPEARED TO THE __________ SAYING: “Behold I bring you good news of great joy…”
A. Why to the SHEPHERDS?
B. They _________ to God
C. Do you ever feel like a nobody, or like you don’t matter - Just remember who heard the announcement first
IV. _____ WAS THE ANGEL’S MESSAGE JOYFUL?
A. The “good news” is the Gospel message – it is about eternal ______
B. “For all the people” – __ matter to God
C. We need a Savior! The News is Joyful- WE DO HAVE A SAVIOR
D. Christ – The _____
V. ASSUMPTION: THAT THEY _______ GO AND SEE
A. Question: How can YOU “go and see?”
B. Take a look at those who are ________ discover why
C. Remember what the good news of JOY was about- Jesus
D. Take a spiritual ___________- ask, seek, knock
VI. HOW DOESONE FIND JOY?
A. Don’t spend your life searching for joy, spend it searching for _______
B. Don’t pursue joy for yourself, seek to bring joy to _________ _____
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