10-11-2015
"Who Needs Jesus?"
Luke 8. 40-56

WHO NEEDS JESUS? LUKE 8. 40-56 1.  LUKE’S GOSPEL SHOWS US A NUMBER OF _________ WHO NEEDED JESUS: A.  _________ -  leader of synagogue  and community leader. B.  Woman- with a bleeding disorder.  C.  The _______ Ruler Luke 18. 18-30 D.  Blind beggar- Luke 18. 35-43 E.  Zacchaeus  a chief _____ collector 2.  IN GOSPEL OF LUKE: _________ People Needed Jesus A.  Many are grieving, and others caring for a loved-one who is sick & dying B.  Others are struggling with spiritual questions. C.  Others have struggled with their blindness- spiritual or physical 3.  The church is for people WHO NEED JESUS!  A.  For people who know they are lost B.  For people who ______  ______ which way to turn  C.  “God Builds Churches with Broken People.” 4.  _______ HAS JESUS HELPED YOU WHEN YOU WERE BROKEN?  IN WHAT WAYS HAS HE TOUCHED YOUR LIFE, OR BEEN YOUR HELP? A.  Do you need Him in your life?                                                   i.  Without him there is no ________, no hope of                  eternal life                                                   Ii.  Without him where will you turn when you don’t                  know what to do? B.  If you need Jesus- _________  NEWS

10-4-2015
"Excuses, Excuses"
Luke 14: 15-24

EXCUSES LUKE 14. 15-24 I.  BACKGROUND- Pharisee’s house…banquet  -  Luke 14. 1-15 A.  People were there from various ____________ B.  Comment made to ease the tension  “_______ is the man who eats …” C.  Jesus teaches that some will _______ to attend- God’s great kingdom banquet, while others will be invited who might never expect such an opportunity. II.  THE PASSAGE RAISES MANY QUESTIONS FOR ME:  such as… A.  Who is the host?  What kind of banquet is it? B.  How can _________ & wealth & things be a spiritual problem? C.  (Another )- Is it possible to _________ God with my excuses? III.  JESUS’ WARNING:  Don’t exchange the Eternal for the __________! A.  The parable is about how easily we can become complacent about HUGELY IMPORTANT things. B.  What happens if we actually say “____” when God wants us? C.  We can establish ______  patterns so easily. D.  Question- What do your daily choices reveal about your relationship with God? IV.  WE HAVE BEEN ____________TO GOD’S GREAT  ETERNAL BANQUET A.  Many have responded saying:  “I’ll be there!” B.  Jesus warns us:  “Make _____ you are!” C.  Making excuses to God is ______ a wise choice!

9-27-2015
"Frustrated Fishermen"
Matthew 5: 1-11

FRUSTRATED FISHERMEN Luke 5. 1-11 I.  INTRO: SOMETIMES SERVICE FOR JESUS BEGINS RATHER ___________ A.  The Pressing Crowd- fishermen, empty boat, 1st Boat Church service B.  The ________­___  tells the fisherman, “It’s time to go fishing.” C.  The effort led to remarkable success- “miraculous success” D.  ____________ response- “go away from me Lord…” E.  Jesus’ response- You will be fishing for ________ II.  SOMETIMES FOR ____ LIVES- SERVICE FOR JESUS BEGINS INNOCENTLY A.  All are called to ___________ B.  Jesus calls a few persons to a more focused service                                                   i.  ___________                                                   ii.  Priscilla & Aquilla III.  PETER DISPLAYED THREE IMPORTANT QUALITIES A.  He was _________ to go  B.  Peter was humbled by Jesus’ presence & the realization of who Jesus was. C.  Peter _____________ IV.  APPLICATION:  Nice story-but what should we do?  A.  Listen for Jesus’ Call to become a __________ B.  Be ready for Jesus to come, sit, and teach from your boat C.  Be prepared for a ______________ experience                                                   i.  Every true servant of Christ will go through times of brokenness & humility.                                                   ii.  Service to Christ will have value only when offered from a humble heart that realizes “we are sinful men.” D.  Be _________ to “fish for men” in whatever pond, lake, or ocean he sends you.

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 _________