12-14-2014
"The Gift of God's Riches"
2 Corinthians 8.9

Message-   The Gift of God’s Riches Scripture-  2 Corinthians 8. 9 I.  The Bible Tells Us of God’s  ____:  “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ…” A.  Paul is encouraging the grace of the Corinthians towards the poor of _________ B.  Paul is reminding them of grace received…so that they would in-turn be gracious. II.  Though He Was __________ A.  ________ was rich because He was God B.  Scripture ref’s: · John 1. 1-2- In the beginning was the Word…and the Word was with _____, and was God.  He was in the beginning with God.”  · Psalm 50.10…He owns the cattle on a thousand hills… · Phil. 5. 19-  My God shall supply all of your needs according to His _______” III.  For Your Sakes He Became _______ A.  He became ________…flesh & blood -  Philippians 2. 5-8  B.  He became poor- not just in a human sense, but in earthly sense C.  Jesus became poor in _______ sense of the word….why? IV.  That You Through His Poverty Might Become _______ A.  ______ rich in terms of things: cars, houses, boats B.  Jesus became poor that we might receive the “riches of God.” C.  Jesus offers the riches of God’s presence now, and Eternal Life that nothing can take away when the _________ of this life is over. V.  What should we do? How should we live?   A.  Realize your ________ to Jesus B.  Look at others through Jesus’ ______ (they are also loved & worth dying for) C.  We need to ____ gracious towards others, as God has been to us.

12-7-2014
"The Good and Perfect Gift"
James 1. 2-18

THE GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT JAMES 1. 2-18 I.  CHRISTMAS HAS AN IMPERFECT SIDE A.  Tedious shopping, and “crazy people” B.  Many gifts are unneeded, unsafe, and un__________ II.  JAMES ADDRESSES SOME OF THE TRIALS AND IMPERFECTIONS OF LIFE A.  gk peirasmos = testing vs. 2-12;  = temptations to do evi vs. 13-18 B.  Polysemy - multiple _____________ of same word C.  James explains that trials & temptations to do evil come from ___________ places…They are not all from God III.  LIFE’S IMPERFECTIONS (TRIALS & TEMPTATIONS) MAY CAUSE US TO BLAME GOD FOR THEM, AND __________  OUR OWN PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY A. Tendency to blame God for the “testing” and the “temptations” B.  ______ is not the source of “temptations” C.  The source of our temptations is _______ IV.  JAMES REMINDS US THAT GOD GIVES “GOOD GIFTS” A.  HE should receive the ________ & worship B.  What good and perfect gifts has He given? · His Son- greatest gift ever given was Jesus Christ\ · Eternal Life- · _______________ Love · Forgiveness & ______________…made new · ___________ to overcome…Philippians 4.13 · Peace- this is what the angels sang of.  “Peace on earth…” V.  WHAT SHOULD WE DO? A.  James says: “Count it pure _____ when you face trials” B.  Remember the difference between a test of your faith, and a temptation to do evil (both are not from God) C.  Don’t Forget to _________ God- who is the GIVER D.  ________ your Blessings- especially the BIG ONES

11-30-2014
"The Gift of Love"
John 3. 16-18

The Gift of Love John 3. 16 -18     1.     God’s Giving _________: a)     People often show their love by giving b)    God loved us so much, and wanted a relationship with us, and so he gave us a gift- His ________. c)     God’s gift was from His _______ & priceless 2.     God’s Pursuing Love: Seen throughout the Bible a)     Throughout the Bible God’s Unending Love is seen in his desire to build His people and in His willingness to Redeem and _______ b)    We see in King David, an example of God’s loving desire to have a relationship with a man who consistently sought God’s heart, and sought to trust in God…God wants to have that relationship w/ us                                        3.     What Did God Give? a)     God gave- His Only ____________ Son… b)    Not only “Forgotten” Son c)     Not just a baby- not just a son- but of __________.                   4.     God demonstrated His Love and desire to                                       have a relationship with us by “coming to                                              _______” in form of a person              a)     Showed His love, by taking on himself the punish                            ment for our sin.  b)    we must be perfect- only way is to be ________ per         fect c)     God loves to _________ and restore people       5.     A REASONABLE RESPONSE TO GOD’S                          RELENTLESS LOVE:              a)     _________ it b)    How Can We Do That?  c)     Demonstrate your Love and Surrender to Jesus by Giving to Others: c)     Demonstrate your Love and Surrender to Jesus by _______ Others

11-23-2014
"God Hunting"
2 Kings 6. 8-17

“GOD HUNTING:”  Five Ways You May See God 1.     An Obvious Answer to ________________ 2.     Unexpected _____________  of God’s Care 3.     Unusual ____________  or Coincidence 4.     Help to Do God’s Work in the World 5.     God’s Peace & Strength in trials and weaknesses.

11-16-2014
"Who Is My Neighbor?"
Luke 10:  25-37

11-9-2014
"Is Jesus Enough?"
John 6:  60-69

IS JESUS ENOUGH? John 6. 60-69   I.         THE DEFECTION IN GALILEE                  a.     Who were these __________?              b.     these are not among the _________.              c.      There are many persons who profess to be Christ’s                               disciples for a time and afterwards fall away from their                           profession. II.     JESUS’ TOUCHING APPEAL TO THE TWELVE              a.     Many…turned back and no longer walked   with Him              b.     Jesus holds the _______ open for the chosen                                 twelve to follow                c.      Their defection would have been worse                                             disappointment              d.     Our Lord seeks a small company of  _______                                  disciples III.   PETER’S PROMPT AND FERVENT ANSWER:              a.     The answer is characteristic of Peter’s                                                _________ nature              b.     His answer shows a deep __________ and                                      commitment IV.  ONE OF YOU IS A _______-   Judas              a.     Made the promises…must have kept walking with                           Jesus              b.     To Jesus - being a disciple means more than “being                           _______,” real followers will remain faithful to the                           end V.       So, WHICH IS IT FOR YOU?              a.     Don’t just give the pat answer that you think people                           should give, but _________ your life              b.     Have you been denying yourself and putting Jesus                           1st              c.      Or do you offer _________ for why you have not                           been walking with Him?

11-2-2014
Guest Speaker - Rev. Jim Calhoun