Refining our Faith Through Fire. Jesus Submitted to the Baptism of the Cross. Jesus Came to Bring Division
God's love is great God is love Does God Love Everyone? God's love is not earned or deserved God's love is loyal
Foundation of the Church Life is a Chain of Events Faith Can Remove Obstacles Prayer Changes Us We Need Both Mountaintop and Low Experiences
4 attributes of a faithful servant Examples of distrscted living How to fix
Submit yourselves one to another Each member is gifted Work together to increase the body
Earthly Focus Worried about needs Seek the Kingdom of God
Be not afraid of them that kill the body. Do not be anxious (worry). God will not forget you (He remembers the sparrow). Be not ashamed of God. Rely on…
Resenting God's design leads to self rejection. Accepting God's design leads to self worth. Appreciate God's design allows God's glory to shine through us.
Beginning of kingdom Jesus' primary purpose for coming. Were people in Jesus' time looking for king? What is Jesus to us?
to love the Father to understand His true identity to Forgive to connect with the Father
Heart Right Woe unto Scribes Hypocrisy of Scribes Heart Full of Love Examine our Hearts
Be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. Hold fast to the Word which you've been taught. Resolve to love (examples of love). Resolve to be faithful…
Present Day Interruptions Christmas Narrative Interruptions Consider Scriptures (Scriptural Support for Key Interruptions)
The Branch Emmanuel Why Incarnation The Reign of Jesus
Son of God Never changes Always faithful Bears our burdens He's our everything
Focussed on the outer instead of the inner. Emphased the lest weighty more than the weightier. Chosed to be worshiped instead of worshiping. Chosed to be ministers of death instead…
Light v Darkness Light attractive Reveals truth Jesus Light in John False light
Doctrine of nonresistance The draft, history and current Selective Service and current regulations Application
Look into the Law of God Sign of Jonas and the resurrection Testimony of the Queen of the south and Ninevites Focus on the light
How much are we remebering Expressing Thanks Thoughts, Words, and Actions Praise and Singing
Carnally minded = death, Spiritually minded = life and peace Carnally minded = against God, fleshly minded, old nature Warnings = Glory God not man, Pride (being Brethren)
A seed is planted Some accuse Jesus Jesus responds
Defeated Disciples Jesus Confronts (Battle between Spirit and flesh). Conflict raging in the heart of the father The father chooses to put his faith in Christ. Jesus is in complete…
Men & Women Is It Sin? Why Are You Looking?