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Christ from Christmas to Easter, Part 2 Matthew 4:1-11 Focus: Like us, Jesus was tempted, and yet, His temptations were greater! How to develop a Christ-like character... I. What a TEMPTATION can LOOK like. 4:-1-11 A. In ways that attack His PHYSICAL needs. B. In ways that attack His SPIRITUAL needs. C. In ways that attack His LIFE GOALS and PLANS . II. What a CHRIST LIKE CHARACTER can LOOK like. 4:1-11 A. Know GOD B. Know GOD'S WORD C. Know GOD'S DIRECTION III. What an APPLICATION can LOOK like.   Posted with Blogsy

Video: The Visual Bible - Matthew Matthew 1:18 - 2:12 Focus: God uses many methods to get our attention and point us toward his Son, Jesus. I. The WISE Seek THE TRUTH II. HYPOCRITES Seek BUT DON'T FOLLOW III. The RELIGIOUS often SPECULATE but don't seek IV. GOD Seeks YOU http://www.thisisthings.com/image.axd%3Fpicture%3D2008%252F12%252Fwe_three_things.jpg   Posted with Blogsy

Dumpster Diving Christmas Philippians 2:3-11 Focus: If you want your joy level to step up, try stepping down. I. Christ DOVE DOWN, DOWN, DOWN 2:5-11 II. Will you TAKE the PLUNGE ? 2:3-5   Posted with Blogsy

Who Do You Sat I Am? Part 2 of 3 Focus: Who Do You Say I Am? The Real Jesus . . . SUPER JESUS WAS John 1:1 WAS GOD John 1:1 IN THE BEGINNING John 1:2 YOUR MAKER John 1:3 THE LIGHT OF LIFE John 1:4-5 , 10-13 GOD'S SON Colossians 1:13 OUR SAVIOR Colossians 1:13-14 EXACT IMAGE Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:3 THE FIRST BORN Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:2 CREATOR NOT CREATION Colossians 1:16 CREATOR OF ALL Colossians 1:16 IS Colossians 1:17; John 8:58 BEFORE ALL Colossians 1:17 HOLDS TOGETHER ALL THINGS Colossians 1:17 SENT John 3:13, 17-17; 5:23; 6:33, 38, 46; Galatians 4:4,6; 1 John 4:9,10, 14; Mark 12:6; 20:13 ABOVE ALL John 3:31, Hebrews 1:1-4 DWELT = TABERNACLED - TENTED John 1:14   Posted with Blogsy

Christ Before Christmas Part 1 (Jim Hammond) John 1:1 , Genesis 1:1 John Eldridge - A Sacred Romance Focus: We need to move from a mental perception that Jesus is the reason for the season to a personal passion for Jesus. Act 1 HIS STORY begins with the eternal of the LOVE OF THE TRINITY. Act 2 God invites ANGELS into the drama. Act 3 God's is put on TRIAL in the creation of HUMANITY. Act 4 An eternity of JOY and FEASTING awaits those who accept the INVITATION.   Posted with Blogsy

1 Peter 1:13-16 ; 2 Peter 3:11-14 Focus: The destined end of man it not happiness nor health, but holiness! I. The HOLINESS of God God's Holiness DEFINED God's Holiness MANIFEST II. We are called to HOLINESS POSITIONAL Holiness EQUIPPED f or Holiness III. Pursuing HOLINESS DIFFICULTIES in the pursuit DISCIPLINES for Holiness IV. God's Greatest Desire... Our HOLINESS We were CREATED for HOLINESS Believers are DESTINED for Holiness       Posted with Blogsy

Genesis 33 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2033&version=ERV Focus: God's grace and blessing makes all the difference I. Walk with a LIMP and God's BLESSING. II. God's grace TURNS our TERROR into TRUST III. HUMBLE yourself and GRACE GREETS you. IV. Go for GODLINESS with CONTENTMENT. V. Establish LANDMARKS to remember God's Grace

Children's Sunday Colossians 3:15-24 Focus: While we probably really appreciate some of our relationships with God and His son Jesus Christ (child, brother, friend, savior, etc.), that might be a bit of a stretch with Kurios. I. Kurios is the Greek word for the Hebrew word ADO and is most often translated into English as LORD & MASTER . II. Words that imply RELATIONSHIP or AUTHORITY can sometimes be INTIMIDATING . III. God desires our lives and RELATIONSHIPS to be filled with PEACE and THANKFULNESS because we AUTHORITY see from His point of view.   Posted with Blogsy

Genesis 32 Are you surprised by difficulties? 1Pet 4:12-13 Are you saddened by difficulties? James 1:2-4 Are you doing everything you can to avoid all difficulties? Phil 1:29 Focus: God allows us to wrestle with Him so that we might come away changed and strengthened by the experience. I.  God LIMITED His POWER in order to move us. II. God "STRUGGLES" with us to move us from WRESTLING to CLINGING. III. God "STRUGGLES" with us to move us from CONTROL to SURRENDER.

Numbers13:26-33 Focus: Don't let your "but" get in in the way of God's best for you.  I. "Buts" that get in God's way... A. FEAR, INSECURITY and SIN all get in God's way. B. I am not too to experience God's best for me. II. Get your "but" out of God's way... A. Your HEART needs to be READY B. Your TRUST needs to GROW C. Your ACTIONS need to START

Focus: God's desire is that we hear his voice and follow Him, allowing Him to users to minister to one another. I. The Good Shepard from the sheep's perspective. Psalm 23 He PROVIDES He GUIDES He PROTECTS He will NEVER EVER leave you   II. The Sheep from God's Perspective We were LOST We BELONG to Him His sheep HEAR His VOICE and FOLLOW Him He LOVES us and CARES for us   III. The Great Shepard's Desire   Posted with Blogsy

Genesis 30 Focus: In spite of their flaws, God blesses people who are committed to him. I. Jacob's FAMILY grew in spite of SPITE. Mandrakes, maid servants, manipulation, messes I. Jacob's FLOCKS grew in spite of SPITE. III. The blessed life is available to those who ALIGN THEMSELVES with God's PROMISES.   Posted with Blogsy

Genesis 29 Focus: "The Lord disciplines those He loves." Hebrews 12:6, Proverbs 3:12 I. A SUNNY Day (Gen 29:1-12) II. A SUNNY Seven Years (Gen 29:13-21) III. A DARK Night (Gen 29:22-27) IV. A BITTER Seven Years (Gen 29:27-35)   Posted with Blogsy

Genesis 28 Focus: God is with you and will watch over wherever you go. I. God offers FAVOR to the FUGITIVE    A. God offers His PRESENCE    B. God offers His PROTECTION    C. God offers His PROMISES II. RESPOND to God's OFFER    A. With AWE    B. With a MEMORABLE COMMITMENT

Romans 13:11-14; Colossians 3:12-17 Focus: A life that has been transformed by God's grease will demonstrate Christ-Likeness. 1. The GRACE of Christ 2. The PEACE of Christ 3. The WORD of Christ 4. The NAME of Christ Christianity 101 "Dressing Yourself in Christ" 1. Put OFF the OLD garments 2. Put ON the NEW garments 3. 8 Essential of the New Man TENDER MERCIES KINDNESS HUMILITY MEEKNESS LONG SUFFERING FORBEARANCE FORGIVENESS LOVE A Properly Dressed Believer Will 1. GLORIFY God 2. BUILD UP and EDIFY God's People 3. Be a WITNESS to the Lost   Posted with Blogsy

The Patriarchs of Promise Series Genesis 26 Focus: When you are overwhelmed, remember God. I. THREE-PEAT A. A TEST was repeated B. A PROMISE was repeated C. A SHORT COMING was repeated II. How God REAFFIRMED the Promise UNCONDITIONALLY A. In spite of SIN, God RESCUED B. In spite of FAMINE, God PROVIDED C. In spite of OPPOSITION, God BLESSED Posted with Blogsy

Genesis 25 Focus: After Abraham, God blessed Isaac... So that we too could be blessed. I. Abraham's LAST LAP II. Tying up MORE LOOSE ends III. The Promise CONTINUED with ISAAC IV. Lessons from HARRY (Esau) and HEEL GRABBER (Jacob)   Posted with Blogsy

Focus: Relays are won or lost in the passing of the baton. Genesis 24 I. Divine PROVIDENCE works in cooperation with human RESPONSIBILITY. II. God's promises bless WILLING SERVANTS. III. When looking for a spouse A. Look to INVOLVE OTHERS in your decision B. Look for KINDNESS. C. Look for PURITY OF HEART. D. Look for READINESS and  WILLINGNESS. E. Look for someone WHO LOVES GOD!

Genesis 23 Focus: We must remember God's Promises.   I. Remembering, MOURN   II. Remembering, RISE 1 Peter 3:6 III. Remembering, HONOR Hebrews 11:13   Posted with Blogsy

Genisis 22 In the Steps of Abraham Series Focus: God proves & IMPROVES the quality of our faith through tests. I. Tests PREPARE us for God's PURPOSES 2 Chronicles 3:1 Hebrews 11:17-19 II. Some tests are for REASONS BEYOND us   Posted with Blogsy

<p> Genesis 20 <br> Focus: God often moves on our behalf even when we fail to trust Him appropriately.</p> <p>I. Look in the MIRROR</p>      Do we REPEAT OFFENCES?      Do we allow FEAR to TRUMP our FAITH?      Do we fail to CONSIDER CONSEQUENCES?      Genesis 3:15 NIV <p>II. Look in the WINDOW!</p>

Genesis 19 Focus: Vote according to God's values, not for your own economic self-interests. I. Don't try to climb Lot's LADDER ( Gen 13:12) II. His votes leaned against the WRONG WALL III. Sexual ORIENTATION is a MORAL ISSUE , not a CIVIL RIGHT (Rom 1:27, I Cor 6:18, Prov 6:27-29 I Cor 6:9-11)

Speaker: Doug Bridge, VVCC Pastor of Family Ministries Ephesians 5 Focus: Expectations are high when someone offers to do an impression. I. We are called to do IMITATIONS of GOD. II. We ought, also, to be able to look to the APOSTLES and our LEADERS as EXAMPLES to IMPERSONATE. III. Others ought to be able to look to US as EXAMPLES to IMPERSONATE. IV. The AREAS (s) in our lives that WOULDN'T be good for others to IMITATE are where we REALLY need to ask GOD FOR HIS HELP in our maturing.  

Genesis 15 Focus: God's covenant promise lifts the dreadful darkness that comes over us. I. When I am discouraged, God is my SHIELD 15:1 II. ... If I take refuge in Him Trust is REQUIRED Trust is REWARDED III. How can I KNOW I'll be REWARDED 15:9   IV. God reassures me by His COVENANT 15:9

Focus: By their fruit you will know them. Colossians 1:9-12 I. The Word of Truth - The Gospel, Produces Fruit A. FAITH B. LOVE C. HOPE II. Spiritual Growth (Producing Fruit) is Demonstrated in Ever Increasing A. WISDOM and Spiritual UNDERSTANDING B. PRACTICAL OBEDIENCE C. MORAL EXCELLENCE III. QUALIFIED as Truth Bearers  

Focus: We need to learn how to walk the ancient paths already trail-blazed before us. I. Walking with God is not TRAIL BLAZING A. How the path begins: THE PROMISE B. Take STEPS to LAY HOLD of God's Promises C. God INITIATED a RELATIONSHIP with you D. God CUT through the THICKET II. God blesses through a CHANNEL of BLESSING III. First steps include FALLING A. Incomplete OBEDIENCE makes things complicated B. Because babies , help Genesis 11:27-12:20    

Focus: Because of Jesus, the Holy Spirit provides resurrection life now! Romans 8:1-16 I. The Spirit sets us free! A. From the PENALTY of sin B. From the POWER of sin II. HEAVEN came down. Relying on the Spirit ...Is POWERFUL ...meets God's REQUIREMENTS ...gives you GODLY DESIRES ...gives you LIFE & PEACE ...resurrects you from the INSIDE OUT ...is your OBLIGATION ...puts to DEATH the MISDEEDS of BODY ...provides GUIDANCE ...is the JOY of a FAMILY CONNECTION with God ...gives you ASSURANCE  

The Holy Spirit Series Part 5, Galatians 5:16-25 Focus: When we walk with the Spirit He brings fresh and sweet produce out of our lives. I. DANGEROUS DESIRES produce rotten fruit II. DEVINE DESIRES produce sweet fruit A. Walking with the Spirit is a CHOICE B. How to KEEP in STEP with the Spirit 1. CONFESSION 2. REPENTANCE 3. DEPENDENCE C. What this looks like Faith expressing itself through love FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT LOVE JOY PEACE PATIENCE LONG SUFFERING KINDNESS GOODNESS FAITHFULNESS GENTLENESS SELF CONTROL YOUR YIELD EFFECTS YOUR YIELD.....    

The Holy Spirit Series Part 4 Ephesians 5:18 and various texts   Focus: Keep being filled with the Holy Sprit; it's a command!   I. What INFLUENCE are you UNDER ? A. Characteristics of being UNDER the INFLUENCE of ALCOHOL 1. How do they come under the influence? 2. What happens under the influence? 3. How long does the influence last? B. Characteristics of being UNDER the INFLUENCE of THE SPIRIT 1. How do they come under the influence? 2. What happens under the influence? 3. How long does the influence last? John 4:13-14 John 7:37-39 Matthew 5:6   II. SOUL satisfaction is the SOLE satisfaction that will satisfy for eternity   III. You cannot be FILLED with a COUNTERFEIT and be FILLED with the SPIRIT at the SAME TIME John 10:10 Acts 4:24-31 Acts 9:22 Acts 13:52        

Holy Spirit Series Part 3 John 14-16 Easy to Read Version Focus: Jesus made it possible for us to receive and enjoy the Holy Spirit as our Counselor and Coach. I. Jesus gave us ANOTHER COUNSELOR John 14:16-17 , John 14:26 , John 16:7 , John 2:1 II. Why we need him John 15:26-27 , John 16:5-16 III. What do I need to do? Acts 2:37-38 , John 14:16-17 , Acts 5:32 , John 14:23 , John 15:4-12

Rev 3:20 - God stands at the door knocking... A poor response would be to: RUN like Jonah (book of Jonah ) DOUBT like Moses ( Exodus 3&4 ) TEST like Gideon ( Judges 6&7 ) The best response is to OBEY like the widow with the oil ( II Kings 4 ) "If you believe that it is impossible to follow God's Call, then for you it will remain impossible."

Focus: Don't tip toe around or merely tag problems when they are running away with your life; tackle them!   I. Compromising RELATIONSHIPS.   II. FINANCIAL neglect.     The Treasure Principle  by Randy Alcorn   III. Ignored PRIORITY PRINCIPLES . IV. YOKED together with UNBELIEVERS .     Nehemiah 13 Nehemiah’s Last Commands   1  On that day the Book of Moses was read out loud, so that all the people could hear. They found this law written there: No Ammonite and no Moabite would be permitted to join in the meetings with God.  2  That law was written because those people didn’t give the Israelites food and water. And they had paid Balaam to say a curse against the Israelites. But our God changed that curse and made it a blessing for us.  3  So when the Israelites heard that law, they obeyed it. They separated themselves from the people who were descendants of foreigners.   4-5  But, before that happ...

Nehemiah 11-12  Focus: Let us thank God exuberantly for our completed walls! Chapter 11 - Two Lessons    Lesson 1: Think again before you VEER OFF COURSE!    Lesson 2: GO where you are NEEDED MOST . Chapter 12 - Three Lessons    Lesson 3: Be R.E.A.D.Y. to DO What is MOST NEEDED .       R ECOGNIZE YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT       E XAMINE YOUR EXPERIENCES       A PPLY YOUR ABILITIES       D ISCERN YOUR DESIRES (your passion and personality)       Y IELD YOURSELF TO SERVICE    Lesson 4: JOY fuels SERVICE and visa versa    Lesson 5: MUSIC Helps!   Sarah's Dandelion...   THE HONOR OF SERVING GOD Pediatrician David Cerqueira shares a story of how a dying girl showed his church the honor of serving God: One Sunday my wife had prepared a lesson on being useful. She taught the children that everyone can be useful—that...

  Nehemiah 9-10 Focus: There are things we can do to receive and maintain the joy of the Lord. I. Redeem your BROKENNESS A. With FASTING B. With HUMILITY C. With CONFESSION D. With WORSHIP II. Reflect and relate PRAISE and ADORATION III. Recognize your own PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY IV. Renew your COMMITTMENT to OBEDIENCE