8-10-2014
"The Ten Dollar Debt"
Matthew 6. 9-13; Matthew 18. 21-35

THE TEN DOLLAR DEBT Matthew 6. 9-13; Matt. 18. 21-35 I.  HAVE YOU EVER CARRIED A REALLY HEAVY LOAD?    A.  The weight of ____ (guilt) is a heavy load B.  The load of un-forgiveness is a heavy piece of cargo C.  Jesus invites us to come to Our Heavenly Father for ___________. II.  SIN IS A UNIVERSAL ___________ A.  There are many ways that we are sinners or “debtors.” B.  The NT uses 5 different gk words for sin.   · hamartia- to miss the target… · parabasis= stepping over the _____ (deliberate).  · paraptoma = stepping across.  Oops! Not as deliberate…   · Anomia= lawlessness.  Deliberate.  The “right” is known but the “wrong” is ________.  Defiance of law, or of others’ rights. · Opheilema = debt.  Failure to pay what is due.    III.  AS MUCH AS I NEED TO BE FORGIVEN…I NEED JUST AS MUCH TO ___________!    A.  “…as we forgive (have forgiven) our debtors.” Can’t have one without the other. B.  Question: is there someone _____ need to forgive?  Are you carrying a heavy load because of that?  IV.  IF I AM TO FORGIVE AND OFFER “Christian Forgiveness”  ______ THINGS WILL BE HELPFUL. A.  I must learn to __________ B.  I must learn to forget.  C.  I must ________ to love.  V.  FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS.  A.  I want to invite you today, or this week to deal with that burden. B.  Bring it to the Lord in prayer…AND _____ ___ _____…asking Him to help you deal with it C.  Ask Him to forgive and also to help ____ forgive others!

8-3-2014
"Our Daily Bread"
Matthew 6. 9-13

OUR DAILY BREAD Matthew 6. 9-13 1. Introduction-  Recap. Lord’s Prayer so far…                  A.  1st Part-  About God: parenthood, personhood, program, purpose                  B.  2nd Part- Our Needs: Provision, pardon, protection, preservation 2. GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD                                                    B=                : A.  Physical Needs B.  ______________ Needs C. Spiritual Bread - Man does not live by bread alone…                           R= ___________ ON GOD: A.  We have the “right” to ask for human needs…but we need to trust Him to provide  B.    ____________ is important.                                                      E= _________YOUR FOCUS: “Our” daily bread. A.  All need God’s provisions.  All need God to meet their earthly needs, and their spiritual needs too.    B.  How often we forget that there are persons, adults and children, who don’t have food, or shelter, or clothing.  Do we pray that they will have “daily bread” too?   A= __________________: A.  Jesus taught us here that our daily provisions come from God, and that He provides for our needs- does that not also strongly suggest that we honor God by our thankfulness? B.  I Cor. 10.31, says “Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it for the glory of God.” D= ___________: A. God desires that we come daily.    B.  A Daily _______with Him provides us with spiritual bread  C.  What ever your need, or your hunger is, Jesus invites us to pray  today “Give us this day our daily bread.” Conclusion:  As you eat today…whatever kind of bread it is… consider how blessed you are, and how much your life depends on The Father’s grace and goodness everyday.  And remember to Give Him Thanks!

July 27, 2014
"Knowing & Wanting What the Father Wants"
Matthew 6. 9-13

“Knowing & Wanting What The Father Wants” “THY WILL BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN” Matthew 6. 9-13 I.  THE POTTER’S HOUSE- Jeremiah 18. 1-6 II.  DOING GOD’S WILL IS THE MOST ______ THING IN THE WORLD A.  Obedience is __________ for those who would follow after Christ. B.  The world and universe are subject to God’s will and purpose C.  Obedience is Essential in ________ areas of life. III.  WE ARE NOT ALWAYS HAPPY,  NOR ALWAYS OBEDIENT TO GOD’S __________ A.  The single greatest deterrent to this prayer’s answer is _____ WILL! B.  This petition demands self-examination.  * Am I willing to obey?  Am I truly willing to follow God’s will?  * Am I willing to be molded, and made into whatever vessel He chooses? IV.  HOW CAN I _________ GOD IS WORKING HIS WILL IN ME? A.  Are you being _______?  Are there changes happening in your life? Are there trials or challenges?  B.  He is always working in us, even if we don’t know His purpose or means. V.  WHAT IS GOD’S WILL:  Can it be known?  Can it be done? A.  Some claim that God’s will __________ be known B.  Scriptures are filled with commands and guidelines that show God’s will VI.  _______CAN I KNOW GOD’S WILL? A.  Hannah W. Smith- _____ ways in which God reveals His will to us: B.  Seven ways of discerning God’s will VII.  HOW CAN I LEARN TO _______DOING THE FATHER’S  WILL? A.  _____________, rejoice, celebrate the victories: B.  Remember the times of being re-shaped & re _______________

July 20, 2014
Matthew 6. 9-13
"Prayer for the Kingdom"

PRAYER FOR THE KINGDOM MATT 6. 9-13 I.  THY KINGDOM COME: A.  The Kingdom was a primary ______ for Jesus B. No wonder He taught the disciples to pray “Thy Kingdom Come….”  II. SO, WHAT EXACTLY IS “THE K___________ OF GOD? A.  As Israel/Jerusalem became obviously NOT God’s kingdom… more attention was given to __________ prophecies B.  Jesus’ focus was * On the Kingdom of God which was _________ * On a future Kingdom of God III. WHAT ARE WE ASKING? A.  That it will come in _____ B.  That it will come in our world C.  It is obvious that most of the world is ______  seeking God’s Kingdom D. Thy Kingdom Come…a prayer that the world we live in will experience the ____________ of God IV.  WHAT ASSUMPTIONS ARE MADE WHEN WE PRAY “THY KINGDOM COME?” A.  We assume that the Kingdom has not ________ come B.  We believe that the Kingdom _________ come C. The prayer assumes that God’s Kingdom will not come without Him V. THY KINGDOM COME…IMPLIES THAT WE WILL _______ IN THE BUILDING OF GOD’S KINGDOM: A.  The petition is also a _____________ B.  What can we do to promote God’s Kingdom… * Live as a loyal ________ of His Kingdom * Share your love for Jesus with those who need His Kingdom at work in their lives.  * If Jesus is your King…then all you have and own belongs to Him…_________ Him use of what He has given you. * ________ for His instructions

July 13, 2014
Matthew 6:13
"Praying with the Right Attitude"

PRAYER WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE Matthew 6. 9- “Hallowed be Thy Name…” I.  RECAP OF PREVIOUS WEEKS: A.  We need a RIGHT _______________ of The One to whom we pray: B.  Also need RIGHT ___________ towards THE ONE to whom we pray. II.  GOD’S NAME A.  In Hebrew culture one’s _______ described the persons’ character   B.  God’s Name: not written, or spoken – “I AM” C.  When we pray: “Hallowed be Thy Name” we are recognizing God: His nature, and ___________ .       III.  WHY DOES JESUS EVEN  NEED TO TEACH US THIS?  A.  Because men & women are too often ___________ and indifferent B.  The secular world- is bold & brash in its IRREVERENCE C.  Sadly those who are most IRREVERENT are often those who should ______ _______. D.  Besides the blatant irreverence towards God’s Holiness, there is extreme _____________ towards the One to whom we pray. IV.  HOW WILL OUR LIVES BE DIFFERENT? A.  In our _____________  & thinking B.  In our _______, language, speech C.  In our deeds and actions: D.  In Our _____________ E.  We will Love ________ in His Presence- worshipping, singing, listening, in awe, honoring Him. V.  JESUS SAID, “WHEN YOU PRAY SAY, OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN, ______________ BE THY NAME.” * How will your life be different, if God answers this prayer in you?

7-6-2014
"Scrabble - A Parable"
1 Corinthians 3: 6, 8-10

6-29-2014
"OUR Father"
Matthew 6.9