Suffering for Doing Right, Misunderstood, Suffering for Faithfulness, Bold Witnesses, Identity with Christ
Jesus is both human and divine, sent from Heaven by God the Father to die in our place for our sins. The Spirit of God confesses Jesus' humanity Scripture Confirms…
What Does It Mean To Be A Disciple? Disciples are Called. Disciples are Made. Disciples are Sent.
What is joy? Where does it come from? Do we have it?
What is envy Envy vs. Jealousy Proper responses instead of envy
Amongst all the wrong done to Joseph, he was able to find it in himself to forgive, and he was blessed for it. He did not harbor resentment or bitterness…
Biblical View of Adornment, Outward and the Inward, Jewelry in the Old Testament, Modesty in Apparel, Affirming Natural Beauty, Shamefast, Sobriety, Wedding Ring, Fruits of the Spirit, Opinion of God
True Repentance, King Saul, King David, I Sam. 15:30, II Sam. 12:17, Mourn and weep, Take ownership for sin, Ask forgiveness, Rebuild Relationships
Foundations in Genesis: 1. Marriage, 2. Creation, 3. Man's Purpose, 4. God's Plan What Genesis 1 Reveals about God. There is one God. God is Powerful. God is a God…
The Book of Leviticus Teaches us... About Sacrifice. The Importance of Holy Living. God Calls Us to Holiness (God is Holy). Measure by the Standard of God's Holiness.
What puts us in a position of vulnerability? Is it possible to have a secret? (not from God) What fuels our self-indulgence? (promise of happiness) Our hope is beyond this…
Prophecy-Its Purpose Do not scoff at prophecy. Stay alert. Watch and pray. Learn prophecy to increase our faith. The four beast. Let us hold on to eternal life. The little…
We have natural desires that need put aside for Jesus' sake David and Saul interactions David, Nabal, and Abigail Tendency to replace God with something tangible
Loving Our Enemies Come to the cross and gets our hearts right Bring peace Bless those who persecute How much of God's love do we have? Our love for brethren
Be a good soldier Learn how to make your bed (spend time in the Word of God) Wake up early Prepare yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually (Take on challenges) Be…
Saved and lost at time of death Early experiences of death What the dead know Don't know what tomorrow holds
Salvation is our decision, past can make that a struggle What is a curse Responsible for our own sins, past can hinder us Confess and humble our sins and those…
Laying Up Treasure Managing Time Praise of Men Too Many Activities Giving and Tithing
Understanding Grace Grace = The divine influence on the heart (When Grace Moves IN, Guilt Moves OUT) We are beneficiaries of God's Grace. Grace is... 1. a Gift. 2. the…
Easter Sermon Youth Story-About Disappointment/Disciples Disappointment Timeline of Events Sermon Points Jesus Did Not Come as an Earthly King Jesus More Than a Prophet Jesus Conquered Death and is Alive…
What do we know about Heaven? Earth is not our permanent home. Joy and not sorrow in Heaven. Life and not death in Heaven. Not just stewards, but sons. How…
Guilt and shame are powerful emotions, Needs only Jesus could meet, Shame, sin, thirsty, Worship in spirit and truth
Narrative of Jesus' Last Days from Judas' Perspective Judas - Not a Galilean Judas - Fell for temptation Judas - Disgust for the waste of the ointment Pilate - Not…
All belong and connected, Community, Value, Differing gifts exercised
World opposes Christian home but is essential, Companionship, Complimentary Gifts, Sacrificial love, Oneness, Children