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Purposeful Problems

2023-05-28T18:50:45-05:00May 28th, 2023|

Date: May 28, 2023 ()

Bible Text: John 11 : 1-4 |

The Problem - Lazarus was sick Bad things happen to good people God's love does not exclude us from having troubles The Prayer  - Mary and Martha reached out to the right person The Purpose - For the glory of God For his disciples to have more faith For the unsaved to believe The Plan - God does not work on our timetable The Perplexity - Had Christ been there; Lazarus wouldn't have died Don't blame the only one who can help The Persuasion - Acknowledge the one who can solve the problem The Power - Life given to a dead man The Praise - Mourning turned to Joy Resulted in praise to the
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The Dangers of a Critical Spirit – Part 3

2023-05-26T12:22:16-05:00May 21st, 2023|

Date: May 14, 2023 ()

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Definition of a critical spirit Nicely exact; Having abilities to judge beauty or blemish; Inclined to find fault; Judging with severity Description of a critical spirit It is selfish (1 Corinthians  13: 4-5) It is manipulative (1 Corinthians  13: 4-5) It is fault finding (Proverbs 28: 23, Titus 2:15, Matthew 7:1-5) It is argumentative (Proverbs 13:10) It is condemning (Luke 9:54-56) It is unmerciful (James 2:13) It is unkind (Matthew 5:22, 1 Corinthians 13:4) Development of a critical spirit Pride (Luke 14:11, Proverbs 13:10) Bitterness (Ephesians 4:31,
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Overcoming A Critical Spirit – Part 2

2023-05-26T09:52:10-05:00May 7th, 2023|

Date: May 7, 2023 ()

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Definition of a Critical Spirit Nicely exact; Having abilities to judge beauty or blemish; Inclined to find fault; Judging with severity Description of a Critical Spirit It is selfish (1 Corinthians  13: 4-5) It is manipulative (1 Corinthians  13: 4-5) It is fault finding (Proverbs 28: 23, Titus 2:15, Matthew 7:1-5) It is argumentative (Proverbs 13:10) It is condemning (Luke 9:54-56) It is unmerciful (James 2:13) It is unkind (Matthew 5:22, 1 Corinthians 13:4) Development of a Critical Spirit Pride (Luke 14:11, Proverbs 13:10) Bitterness (Ephesians 4:31, Hebrews 12:15) Sensitivity (2 Timothy 2:24, Psalm 119:165) Control (1 Peter 5:3) Carnality (1 Corinthians 3:3) Hyper-Spirituality (Galatians
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Overcoming a Critical Spirit (Part 1)

2023-05-07T09:57:36-05:00April 30th, 2023|

Date: April 30, 2023 ()

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Definition of a Critical Spirit Nicely exact; Having abilities to judge beauty or blemish; Inclined to find fault; Judging with severity Description of a Critical Spirit It is selfish (1 Corinthians  13: 4-5) It is manipulative (1 Corinthians  13: 4-5) It is fault finding (Proverbs 28: 23, Titus 2:15, Matthew 7:1-5)
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How to Get the Most out of a Sermon

2023-04-25T16:40:45-05:00April 23rd, 2023|

Date: April 23, 2023 ()

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Series:

What to do before the sermon Earnestly ask Prepare through prayer Go to church Be rested Don't ruin your appetite What to do during the sermon Come expecting something Stay focused on the message Try to determine the main idea of the sermon Respond the the Spirit of God What to do after the sermon Meditate on the Lord Adjust your prayer list as needed Dig a little deeper Take action Share with others Turn off the oven
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Advantages of Christian Education – Part 2

2023-04-14T10:03:57-05:00April 6th, 2023|

Date: April 6, 2023 ()

Bible Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 |

The textbooks All textbooks point to Christ God's Word, our absolute truth, is our main textbook The teachers The target Goals of public education Tolerance Wokeness Promiscuity Goals of christian education Salvation Sanctification Service
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Confessing Sin – Part 2

2023-04-17T11:37:46-05:00April 2nd, 2023|

Date: April 2, 2023 ()

Bible Text: 1 John 1:9 |

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" 1 John 1:9 Why should we confess sin? Because of the blessings associated with confession: Forgiveness Cleansing Peace Closeness to God Service What happens if we do not confess sin? We grieve the Holy Spirit We end up justifying our sin We become deluded We develop hard hearts We will be chastened
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Dealing with Anger

2023-03-07T11:43:49-06:00March 5th, 2023|

Date: March 5, 2023 ()

Bible Text: James 1:19-20 |

Series:

Warnings About Anger God does not want us to be easily angered Anger will cause you to do things that are not right Anger is a trait of fools Anger is caused by pride Anger is a work of our corrupt flesh Anger is enslaving Angry people must be avoided Consequences of Anger More sin Foolishness Cruelty Punishment Victory over Anger Temper it Control it Stop it Get help with it Prevent it Avoid it Forgive it
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Forgiving Others – Part 4

2023-03-03T09:28:19-06:00February 26th, 2023|

Date: February 26, 2023 ()

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What is forgiveness? "to send away" "to grant as a favor" "to dismiss" How does God forgive? Faithfully Repeatedly Mercifully Purposefully How do we forgive others? Choose to Pray Jesus forgave people in prayer Paul forgave others through prayer Stephen forgave others through prayer Forget Love Be Kind Am I obligated to forgive someone who does not repent and ask forgiveness? A dilemma How long do I have to forgive someone for the same thing? Is there a difference between forgiveness and restitution What if we don't forgive someone? It is disobedience It brings defilement It leaves you defenseless It makes you disturbed Bitterness Revenge It brings discipline What good can forgiveness do in the life of someone? Forgiveness creates love Forgiveness brings happiness Forgiveness brings comfort
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Forgiving Others – Part 3

2023-02-26T09:57:07-06:00February 19th, 2023|

Date: February 19, 2023 ()

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What is forgiveness? "to send away" "to grant as a favor" "to dismiss" How does God forgive? Faithfully Repeatedly Mercifully Purposefully How do we forgive others? Choose to Pray Jesus forgave people in prayer Paul forgave others through prayer Stephen forgave others through prayer Forget Love Be Kind Am I obligated to forgive someone who does not repent and ask forgiveness? A dilemma
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The Blame Game

2023-02-14T09:48:07-06:00February 12th, 2023|

Date: February 12, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Romans 14:12 |

The object of the game To find fault in someone else To place blame on someone for your problems To deflect responsibility onto someone else To justify or excuse ones actions or reactions The rules of the game Anything goes No rules The characters Biblical examples Adam Eve Practical examples Kathy Kid Hank the husband Wilma the wife Tim or Tammy the teenager Pius Pete Persnickety Pam The end game No one winners Everyone loses The only way to win is to stop playing the game Challenge Even when we are wronged, you are still accountable for our actions When someone has wronged us, God will be the judge There is no joy in the blame game  
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Psalm 23:5-6

2023-01-30T17:01:05-06:00January 29th, 2023|

Date: January 29, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Psalm 23:5-6 |

Series:

Verse 1 The Lord is a powerful Shepherd The Lord is a personal Shepherd The Lord is a protecting Shepherd The Lord is a providing Shepherd Verse 2 The Shepherd provides rest The Shepherd provides refreshment Verse 3 The Shepherd provides restoration The Shepherd leads to righteousness Verse 4 The Shepherd promises closeness The Shepherd promises comfort Verse 5 The Shepherd's affection The Shepherd's abundance Verse 6 Blessings below Blessings above
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Tell Others – Part 2

2023-01-09T10:32:26-06:00January 9th, 2023|

Date: January 8, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Mark 16:15 |

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Why should we tell others? Telling others demonstrates a love for the Lord Telling others helps those in need They have gone astray They are without hope They carry guilt They have no peace They are in darkness They are condemned They are spiritually dead They are lost They are blind They are destined for eternal punishment Telling others is the business God told us to be involved in Telling others brings joy Telling others manifests the presence of God in your life Telling others earns eternal reward Telling others pleases God How can we tell others? Give your testimony Share Scripture What should we say to others? God loves you Although God loves you, He hates your sin God has promised to punish sin Surprisingly,
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Tell Others

2023-01-08T10:11:33-06:00December 18th, 2022|

Date: December 18, 2022 ()

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Why should we tell others? Telling others demonstrates a love for the Lord Telling others helps those in need They have gone astray They are without hope They carry guilt They have no peace They are in darkness They are condemned They are spiritually dead They are lost They are blind They are destined for eternal punishment Telling others is the business God told us to be involved in Telling others brings joy Telling others manifests the presence of God in your life Telling others earns eternal reward Telling others pleases God
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Get Into Church

2022-12-12T11:43:05-06:00December 11th, 2022|

Date: December 11, 2022 ()

Bible Text: Hebrews 10:23-25 |

Series:

What is a church? Not a building A people "Called out" A local group of believers Composed of members Members and attenders Requirements of membership Saved Baptized Why should we go to church? We are commanded to Church is a place to get Spiritual nourishment Church provides the right kind of nourishment Fellowship should be regulated by right doctrine We have a job to do How should we attend church? Be positive Be prepared Be prompt Be prayerful
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Beware of Your Enemy: The Flesh

2022-11-27T14:47:37-06:00November 27th, 2022|

Date: November 27, 2022 ()

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Defining the flesh Our sinful, corrupt nature Describing the flesh The flesh is corrupt The flesh is opposed to God The flesh is dishonest The flesh is not fit for Heaven The flesh is unprofitable The flesh is weak The flesh is selfish the flesh hinders our service Defeating the flesh Receive Christ as Savior Recognize the battle Yield to the Spirit Change your appetite Deny the flesh
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Beware of Your Enemy: The Devil

2022-11-27T14:30:41-06:00November 20th, 2022|

Date: November 20, 2022 ()

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His true identity Names of the Devil: The Wicked One The Destroyer The Great Dragon That Old Serpent Devil Adversary The Tempter His beginning His current dwelling Walking about Seeking to devour His desire He wants to get an advantage over you He wants you to lay down your weapons He wants to get you addicted to sin His Close the door Be on guard Suit up Fight back
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Get to Know God

2022-11-07T07:54:28-06:00November 6th, 2022|

Date: November 6, 2022 ()

Bible Text: Matthew 6 |

Series:

Introduction: To get to know God, you must spend time with Him Learn not only how to talk to Him but also how to listen to Him. Talk to God Matthew 6:7 - God speaks through the Bible, speak back Ask Him for help Hebrews 4:16 - we have direct access Tell Him your problems Psalm 55:22 - bring your needs before the Lord Psalm 62:8 Ask Him questions Jeremiah 33:3 - understand things better with the Lord's guidance Thank Him Psalm 100:4 Listen to God
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Take the Next Step

2022-11-06T10:05:53-06:00October 30th, 2022|

Date: October 30, 2022 ()

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Series:

What is baptism Picture of death, burial, and resurrection of Christ Symbolic of salvation Why be baptized False teachings Necessary for salvation Christ's example It is the right thing to do It pleases God It demonstrates obedience It shows love It brings joy How should we be baptized The method "In" and "Out" The Meaning To dip, plunge or immerse When should we be baptized After salvation  
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Alluring Voices

2022-11-01T11:36:36-05:00October 23rd, 2022|

Date: October 23, 2022 ()

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Identifying Alluring Voices Peer Preachers Predators Prince Personal Ignoring Alluring Voices Close to the Shepherd Compare the voices to the Bible Cease listening to alluring voices Submit to Spiritual Authority
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Continue To Grow – Part 2

2022-11-06T10:05:53-06:00October 23rd, 2022|

Date: October 23, 2022 ()

Bible Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 |

Series:

Why should we grow? Growth is natural Growth is exciting Growth is commanded In what area should we grow? Grace Knowledge How can we grow? Stay healthy Identify our sin Deal with it thoroughly Eat right Scripture reading Church attendance Get some more 3 Things to grow as a Christian: _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________
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Evaluating Your Friends – Part 2

2022-06-08T08:27:01-05:00June 5th, 2022|

Date: June 5, 2022 ()

Bible Text: Proverbs 13:20 |

How should I choose a close friend? A good friend fears God A good friend  follows God How can I get a good friend? Be pure Be personable How can I be a good friend? Tell them about Jesus Warn them if they are going in the wrong direction Be faithful Show pity in their times of affliction
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Evaluating Your Friends

2022-05-23T21:11:54-05:00May 22nd, 2022|

Date: May 22, 2022 ()

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Friendships are an important part of every person's life.  Therefore, it is wise to take time to evaluate our friendships in light of the Bible to see if they are good or bad.  Let's answer a few questions about friendships. How can I determine if my friendships are good or bad? Think about your friends and ask: What kind of advice do they give me? 2 Samuel 13:1-5 Proverbs 27:9 Should I follow their example Our friends will influence us Proverbs 22:24-25 Are they primarily interested in helping me or themselves? Proverbs 14:20 Do they encourage me to do evil or to do what is right? Proverbs 1:10 Proverbs 27:17 Do they agree
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Surviving the Storm

2022-05-16T21:43:01-05:00May 15th, 2022|

Date: May 15, 2022 ()

Bible Text: Acts 27:1-14 |

Anticipate the Storm Use all the help available Presence of God Prayer Promises of God Remember there are worse things than the storm Lighten the load Realize things may get worse before they get better: don't lose hope Accept any responsibility that you may have for the storm Expect God's deliverance Understand that God's deliverance may involve some inconveniences Work through the storms together Listen to the man of God Take care of yourself God's intention in the storm is to prove us, not destroy us!
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