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The ministry of Jesus was marked by: Astonishing Authority Abject Alarm Authentic Amazement In the past couple of weeks, we have looked at how Jesus’ hometown reacted to his teaching in the temple. What began with people having a favorable impression from the people who knew him very quickly devolved…

Last week we spoke about Johns vision of Jesus. The entire chapter lays the foundation for the rest of the book. You have to get an understanding of the Nature, Character and plan of Jesus. He is who He says he is, He will do what he will do and He has the power and the authority to do it. No Greek God…

2 Peter, Part 2 (1:12-21) Peter is writing to Gentile churches Asia Minor (1) “who have received a faith equal to [the apostles]. Now what we’re going to see today is their faith is equal, but their calling is not. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord and is transformed by the Spirit of God is…

We’re continuing our flyover of the New Testament, and we’re flying fast. Last week we flew through 7 books: James, and then 6 letters written by Paul: Galatians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Corinthians and Romans. Today, we’re going to review Paul’s remaining 7 written during his Roman imprisonment.…

Exegetical Point: Homiletic Point: Intro What did we cover last week? Gideon was called to cast down altars for false worship and raise up true worship. God’s people are always called to reject and overturn false religion, so that we can pursue the pure and true religion of Christ. God uses flawed deliverers…

In Romans 1:8-15 Paul expresses the priority of prayer, people, and preaching in his life. What are your priorities? What should your priorities be? Paul’s Priorities By way of example. 3 main priorities: PRAYER, PEOPLE, and PREACHING Last time we considered PRAYER and PEOPLE, which should be priorities…

“The Death of a Nation” Exegetical Point: There was no king in Israel, and great division and wickedness abounded. Homiletic Point: We have a King, and he is the only antidote to all of our ills. Intro Kids, How do your parents check your health? They look for symptoms of being sick right? They will…

Call to Worship: John 15:27 “27 And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning.” Kids Takeaway: “Remember Jesus” Pastoral Prayer: God, throughout each season of life, we are yours. Would you teach us ever more clearly what it means to follow you. We know that this world…

Even before Jesus goes to the cross, he begins preparing his followers for what will come next—a new resurrection life guided by the Holy Spirit to be centered upon Christ and directed towards the Father.

Romans 1:1-7 What is Paul motivated by? For living For writing Paul is motivated by three main factors seen here in Romans 1:1-7 ... His Master (v. 1) His Message (vv. 2-4) His Mission (vv. 5-7) We examined the first one…let’s examine the second one. His Message (vv. 2-4) I want to consider 2 main questions,…

We’re into our New Testament flyover series called Casket Empty, the second part of our fly over of the entire Bible. Last week I gave you, what I hope was a bit of encouragement in reminding you of three things to keep in mind as we go through this series: Don’t get frustrated by the pace. Try and see…

Exegetical Point: Homiletic Point: Intro What would it take for you to turn back on everything you know? What would it take for you to switch loyalties? low value of loyalty in our age Loyalty - it’s importance In Bible loyalty is the difference between life and death, blessing or curse. In OT Loyalty…

Pride Defies God We can see lessons on pride from the book of Proverbs. These six things doth the Lord hate: Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, Feet that be swift in running to mischief,…

Hook? Previously on the feats of Samson Miraculous birth Nazirite - Set apart to Serve God God was using Samson to defeat the Philistines who had been oppressing Israel 40 years. God did this by filling him with his spirit, and giving him super-human strength. The first Superman! Instead of being set…

One of the greatest problems we have in our world today is authority . Some People want to believe they are the Captain of their own ship, Master of there destiny or they are the final authority on faith on life and faith. Where is the dividing line of authority? Who has it? Who thinks they have it but…

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 1. Definition According to the dictionary, generosity means… A readiness to give Liberality in giving According to Webster’s 1828 dictionary, generosity means……

11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the…

State: We are looking at the attitude we need to have when facing difficulty, opposition and suffering in our faith We were told in the previous verses to take honest stock of our lives, what is hindering us that we need to separate ourselves from And…Confess and deal with any sin activity that is happening…

Lesson 2: Introduction Part 2 Last week we mainly gave a scope of what we are going to be covering in this study – the books that are involved and explained how the make of Israel went from one kingdom to a the two kingdoms of Judah and Israel. This week we are going to look at the subject & precursors…

Welcome... Introduction… New Series Something I’m excited about Not a book of the Bible but a topic deeply rooted in scripture Foundational for understanding life as a follower of Jesus Bold statement: Without a correct view of the church, a person will not have a correct view of what it means to follow…

Welcome... Introduce Self... Pray... Continuing distinctives series... Abide Church Distinctives Bible Believing Mission Focused Family Integrated Bible Believing Recap (1) We trust the Bible (2) We submit to the Bible (3) We teach the Bible We trust the Bible Accuracy Sufficiency Authority Guidance…

Children 13 Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, 14 but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” 15 And he laid his hands on them and went away. Parents…

Remember last week, the disciples had their priorities completely messed up. They were arguing about who would be the greatest among them in heaven. Jesus reminds them it is simple faith like the heart of a child that enters heaven, not someone who boasts of what they have done for the kingdom. In essence,…

After Christ and the disciples had contended with the Pharisees after plucking and eating grain on the Sabbath, Jesus went on. Notice, he did not allow all the “things” to get in the way of ministry. He kept pressing forward taking the Gospel Message to a lost and dying world, preaching, teaching, and…

Summary: Response Required Think of how often you are expected to respond to people. You cannot relate to people without responding to them. And responding correctly is an important consideration for Christians. How should Christians live? We must always keep the WHY in mind (12:1-2). But we must also…