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Knowledge & Wisdom of the Spirit

Prov. 1:7 Prov. 9:10 Knowledge is what is gathered over time through study of the Scriptures. It can be said that wisdom, in turn, acts properly upon that knowledge. Wisdom is the fitting application of knowledge. Knowledge understands the light has turned red; wisdom applies the brakes. Knowledge sees the quicksand; wisdom walks around it. Knowledge memorizes the Ten Commandments; wisdom obeys them. Knowledge learns of God; wisdom loves Him. 1 Tim. 1:15 Acts 4:29-31 2 Tim. 1:7

MORE THAN A BUILDING. Sermon 34

I. The Gospel in Iconium - 14:1-7 1. More places - v. 1a 2. More people - v. 1b 3. More disciples - v. 1c 4. More opposition - v. 2 5. More confirmation - v. 3 6. More division - v. 4 a. Luke 12:47-51 b. John 7:37-43 c. John 9:16 d. John 10:16-19

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 27

1. Since justification is by faith, it cannot be earned by works - Romans 4:1-8 2. Since Abraham was justified before being circumcised, circumcision is not a requirement for salvation - 4:9-12 3. Since Abraham was justified by faith centuries before the Law was given, justification cannot be based on adherence to the Law - 4:13-17 4. Since Abraham was justified by faith then we can have confidence to be justified by faith as well - Romans 4:18-25

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 33

The 5 Signs of a Healthy Church - (aka Spiritual Church) 1. There are Spiritual Leaders 2. There are Spiritual Ministries 3. They are on Spiritual Mission 4. They face Spiritual Opposition - 5. They experience Spiritual Victory -

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 26

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 32

I. The Strength of COURAGE (Acts 12:1-5) The Martyrdom of James - II. The Weakness of FAITH (Acts 12:6-19) The Miracle of Peter - III. The Assurance of JUDGMENT (Acts 12:20-25) The man named Herod IV. Communion Examination

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 25

GUEST: GODWIN MADHUSUDAN

I. The WARNINGS - 3:1-9 1. Modernity 2. Concerns, Character, Conduct, Content II. The WITNESSES - 3:10-15 1. At Work 2. At Home 3. Difference between evangelism and fellowship III. The WORD - 3:16-17 1. The Person of the Word 2. The Profits of the Word 3. The Purpose of the Word (Counter to culture)

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 24

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 31

Dedicate this sermon to our 2023 GRADS - 4 P’s (Matthew 5; John 16; Acts 8; II Timothy 3:12) I. The Persecution bc of the Gospel Continues - II. The Progress of the Gospel Continues - 11:20-26 III. The Poverty bc of the Gospel Begins - 11:27-30 (Romans 15:22-27)

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 23

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 30

I. The GROUP Commission II. The GLOBAL Commission III. The GLOBAL Commission IV. The GLOBAL Commission V. The GLOBAL Commission VII. The Galatian Confrontation

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 22

Our Homes Are Disciple-Making Factories

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 21

One Verse Evangelism

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 29

I. The Start of God’s Salvation Plan - Genesis 3:15 1. The extent of God’s Salvation Plan - Genesis 12:3; Isaiah 49:6; John 1:29 & John 3:16 a. The African man - Acts 8 b. The Romans man- Acts 10 c. The European woman - Acts 16 2. The Tension in God’s Salvation Plan (Peter) a. Peter had a breakthrough b. Peter had a backslide - Galatians 2:11-14 c. The Unity of Acts 2 & Acts 4 must continue in Acts 10 and even today!

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 20

“The Gospel from Genesis to Revelation” (The Physical, Spiritual, & Scriptural Implications on Healing the lame man)

The PROOF & FAITH of Easter

The Wonder of the Resurrection THIS IS: The GREATEST STORY ever told by the GREATEST PERSON who ever lived who gave the GREATEST GIFT ever offered based on the GREATEST LOVE ever displayed. I. The WONDER of Easter 1. The WONDER of the Women a. Of their worship b. Of their witness 2. The WONDER of the World a. Their blindness b. Their bribery 3. The WONDER of the Witnesses a. The Walk b. The Worship c. The Work d. The Wake The World couldn’t keep Him in the grave - The World won’t keep Him from coming back

I. The Triumphal Entry - King Jesus and His disciples - THE Culmination of His Ministry; The Apex of His Mission! I. The True King is Coming: 1. The Preparation of Jesus - Matthew 21:1-11 a. The Providential b. The Prophetic c. The Praise d. The Problem The Purging of Jesus - Matthew 21:12-17 a. The Authority of Jesus b. The Compassion of Jesus c. The Worship of Jesus

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 19

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 28

1. Philippians 3:1-11 (self-righteousness vs. Savior-righteousness) a. The Protection of Paul - v. 1 b. The Problem of Paul’s Past - v. 2 c. The Picture of Paul’s Present - v. 3 d. The Problem of Paul’s Pride - vv. 4-6 e. The Person of Paul’s Passion - vv. 7-11 f. The Pressing on of Paul’s Pursuit - vv. 12-21

It's Time to Go To Work

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 27

ALL TRUE TESTIMONIES OF SALVATION HAVE 3 THINGS IN COMMON according to the Scriptures: The specifics will be very different but not these 3 are the same for all: (1) My life BEFORE encountering Jesus (2) My life WHEN I encountered Jesus (3) My life SINCE I encountered Jesus IN LUKE’S WORDS - ACTS 9:1 & 11:19-30 • It doesn’t matter where you’ve been, It only matters where you’re going • It doesn’t matter where you’re going if God is not leading you • It doesn’t matter if God is leading you if you live a life of inconsistent commitment • It helps to remember where you’ve been - Looking Back.. while Moving Forward” • If you follow God faithfully then you can say what Paul said in II Timothy 4:6-8 Galatians 1

The Timothy Initiative

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 18

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 26

I. The First ENCOUNTER of Saul/Paul - Acts 7:58-8:2 II. The Second ENCOUNTER of Saul/Paul - Acts 8:3 III. The Third ENCOUNTER of Saul/Paul - Acts 9:1-19 1. Paul was an enemy of God 2. Paul was an enemy to the people of God (John 16) 3. Paul became an enemy to the enemies of God - Acts 9:20-25, 9:26-31 4. Paul became an example for evangelism - I Tim. 1:12-15 5. Paul became an encourager to those who follow Jesus - Rom. 1:11-13 6. Paul became an exhorter to those who follow Jesus - Acts 20:28-31

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 17

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 25

“How God Pursues Us - How God Reaches Out” - The Seed is scattered. The Servants are sent to share. The Scriptures secure salvation. I. The Scattered Seed of Salvation is Sent Out - The Global Gospel - The Encounters with Jesus - Where the seed goes is often based on where the seed blows - 1. Acts 1:6-8. a. From Jerusalem b. To Judea c. To Samaria (8) d. To the road to Gaza (8) *Philip - an angel, a eunuch, a queen, and a prophet with Scripture in his hands! GOD SEEKS SINNER - Luke 19:10 (1) The Word of God produces saving faith - Romans 10:13,17 (2) The Scriptures lead us to salvation - to the Savior THEN strengthens our faith us as we grow in our salvation - Psalm 19:7-9; II Timothy 3:15-16; I Peter 2:1-3 7 examples of preaching Jesus from the Old Testament ISAIAH 53 is the greatest gospel passage about Jesus until He shows up and starts His ministry • Before Philip preached Jesus from Isaiah 53 - Moses preached Jesus from Genesis (3:15,21; 22:9-14) • Befor…

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 16

From the Last Days to the Last Supper

FROM THE LAST SUPPER TO THE LAST DAYS - Matthew 26:29 The WAY of the World - Revelation 18:1-24 The WAY of the Lord - Revelation 19:1-16

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 24

The DEVOTION of a Difference Maker The Next Man - Philip The Magic Man - Simon The Main Men - Peter/John

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 15

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 23

More Than A Building, The Book of Acts: "Scattered Seed & Gospel Greed" Acts 8:4-40 Part I I. Review - Stephen we hardly knew you but will never forget you! The Character of Stephen - Acts 6:1-7 The Conduct of Stephen - Acts 6:8-15 The Content of Stephen - Acts 7:1-50 The Courage of Stephen - Acts 7:51-53 The Compassion of Stephen - Acts 7:54-60 The Contrast of Stephen - Acts 8:1-3 The Continuation after Stephen - Acts 8:4-40

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 14

a. The Deity of Jesus Christ - John 1:1-3 b. The Mission of Jesus Christ - John 1:29, 36 c. The Cross of Jesus Christ - John 3:14; 8:28; 12:32

The Power of Words and Deeds in Gospel Outreach

I. Speech directed toward Heaven regarding humanity. vv 2-4 A. Prayer as a pattern of my life v.2 B. Prayer as a means of advancing the Gospel vv. 3-4 II. Speech directed toward humanity regarding Heaven vv 5-6 A. Matching words and deeds v.5 B. Making words desirable v.6

Path of Astonishing Humility Chosen by Christ

The Source & Strength of Spiritual Wisdom

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 13

Jesus Is All That

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 12

I. How To Move The Kingdom Forward vs. Hindrances To Kingdom Advance 1. Our Actions (“be wise”) - 4:5 2. Our Words (“be nice”) - 4:6 3. Our Plan (“be ready”) - 4:6b 4. Our Focus (Colossians 1-3)

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 11

1. Be Available - 28:16 2. Be Reverent - 28:17a 3. Be Honest - 28:17b 4. Be Submissive - 28:18 5. Be Obedient - 28:19-20a 6. Be With Jesus - 28:20b

I. How To Move The Kingdom Forward vs. Hindrances To Kingdom Advance 1. Our Actions (“be wise”) - 4:5 a. Walking in wisdom b. Making the best use of the time 2. Our Words (“be nice”) - 4:6a a. Let your speech be gracious b. Season your speech with salt 3. Our Plan (“be ready”) - 4:6b a. So that you may know b. How you ought to answer 4. Our Focus (Colossians 1-3) a. Who Jesus is b. What Jesus did

MORE THAN A BABY

I. The DIVINE Story of Christmas 1. The Timeline of Christmas 2. The Truths of Christmas 3. The Travel for Christmas 4. The Testimonies of Christmas 5. The Treasures of Christmas 6. The Tragedies of Christmas Matthew 26:26-29

MORE THAN A BABY

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 22

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 21

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 20

More Than A Building: The Book of Acts I. The Power of God in the Presence of Man – 6:8-8:3 a. The Person of Signs and Wonders – Acts 2:22-24 b. The Presence of Signs and Wonders – Acts 2:42-43 c. The Prayer for Signs and Wonders - Acts 4:24-31 d. The Power of Stephen – Acts 6:8 e. The Problem of Religion – 6:9-10 f. The Prince of Darkness – 6:11-14 g. The Peace of Stephen – 6:15 (The calm of Christ; The peace that passes understanding; God is our Rock, Our Fortress, Our Strong Tower – Boldness is also seen in speaking – I Peter 2:21-25)

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 10

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 19

III. The Pathway of Overcoming Obstacles – Acts 6:1-7 1. Don’t Neglect the Genuine Needs of People – 6:1 2. Don’t Neglect the Preaching of the Word – 6:2 3. Don’t Neglect Putting Spiritual People in Charge of Ministries – 6:3, 5-6 a. Good reputation b. Full of Holy Spirit c. Full of wisdom (Mt 7:24-27; James 1:22-24) d. Willing to Serve Under Leadership 4. Don’t Neglect Devotion to Prayer – 6:4a a. Don’t ask for what you don’t need b. Don’t ask for what you already have c. Don’t ask in meaningless repetition 5. Don’t Neglect the Ministry of the Word (beyond preaching) – 6:4b a. Don’t alter it less you be judged - Deuteronomy 4:2; Proverbs 30:5 b. Do meditate on it to deepen your faith – Psalm 1:1-2 c. Do rely on it for personal transformation – Psalm 19:7-9 d. Do rely on it for holy living – Psalm 119:11 e. Do rely on it for direction – Psalm 119:105 f. Do rely on it to be led to the Redeemer – John 5:39-40; Luke 24:44-45 6.…

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 9

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 18

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 8

With a Disaster Relief Update

How Can America Be Saved?

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 7

Plus Montana Mission Trip Report Rule Keepers

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 17

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, Part 6

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 16

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, Part 5

The Gospel According to Abraham

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 15

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 14

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, Part 4

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 13

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD? , PART 3

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 12

WHAT KIND OF CREATOR IS GOD?, PART 2

1. God is a Powerful CREATOR 2. God is a Personal/Relational CREATOR 3. God is a Benevolent CREATOR 4. God is a Judicial CREATOR 5. God is a Gracious CREATOR

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 11

WHAT KIND OF A CREATOR IS GOD?

1. God is a Powerful CREATOR 2. God is a Personal/Relational CREATOR 3. God is a Benevolent CREATOR 4. God is a Judicial CREATOR 5. God is a Gracious CREATOR

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 10

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 9

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 8

MORE THAN A BUILDING: The Book of Acts “EXALTATION then EVANGELISM” Acts 2:1-41, Part 3 The EXALTATION OF JESUS is not a new doctrine for Peter – Psalm 16:8-11; 110:1; Isaiah 9:6-7; Matthew 22:44 (Jesus before His arrest quotes Psalm 110:1); Mark 14:60-65 & Luke 22:66-71 (Jesus after His arrest); Acts 7:54-60; Romans 8:31-34; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-3; 8:1; 12:1-2; Revelation 5:9-14 1. Before the Birth of Jesus - Isaiah 9:6-7 2. Before the Arrest of Jesus –In Matthew 22:41-44 (Jesus quotes Ps. 110:1) 3. After the Arrest of Jesus - In Mark 14:60-65 & In Luke 22:66-71 4. At the First Sermon on Pentecost – Acts 2 5. As Stephen is dying – Acts 7:54-60 6. As Paul seeks to give us security – Romans 8:31-34 7. As the Writer of Hebrews established the Person & Position of Jesus – Hebrews 1:1-3; 8:1; 12:1-2 8. As Paul predicts the future response of all humanity – Philippians 2:5-11 9. As John reveals the present and permanent place of Jesus – Rev. 5:9-14

Priority of the Pillars

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 7

Priority of the Pillars

Biblical Counseling Biblical Counseling is the process where the Bible, God’s Word, is related individually to a person or persons who are struggling under the weight of personal sin and/or the difficulties with suffering, so that he or she might genuinely change in the inner person to be pleasing to God. 1. Truth - We will be ____________ based Is God’s word the standard of truth in all areas of my life? 2. Grace - We will be ___________ centered In what area(s) of your life is God working on to make you more like Jesus? 3. Love - We will be ___________ motivated Have you grown in your love for God and for others? 4. Mission - We will be ______________ focused Who’s your ONE? List these 4 pillars in order from the one I’m strongest in to the one I’m weakest in.

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 6

THE POINT OF PENTECOST (THE CHURCH IS BIRTHED THROUGH PREACHING) I. The 6 POWERS of Pentecost – that we must tap into today 1. The POWER of God’s Son 2. The POWER of God’s Spirit 3. The POWER of God’s Word 4. The POWER of Godly Preaching 5. The POWER of God’s 6. The POWER of God’s Promise

Safeguarding Your Spiritual Inheritance

Introduction: Searching for your identity. 1) Acknowledge the necessity to safeguard your spiritual inheritance. v. 1-3 2) Acknowledge the intent of some to claim your spiritual inheritance. v. 4-7 3) Acknowledge the sacrifice necessary to safeguard your spiritual inheritance. v. 8-16

Peacemaking Principles, Sermon 6

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 5

MORE THAN A BUILDING The Book of Acts: The Christ * The Cross * The Church * The Commission *The Coming Back "Good Things Happen to Those Who Wait…on the Lord" John Hunn IV. The DEVOTION of the Pre-Pentecost Church – 1:12-26 (The Devotion of the Post-Pentecost Church – 2:42-47) 1. The Devotion to Unity – “one accord”; obedience and waiting – Ps. 27:14; Isa. 40:28-31 2. The Devotion to Prayer – “devoting themselves to prayer 3. The Devotion to the Priesthood of the believer – men, women, children (I Peter 2:9) a. A priest has access b. A priest has a ministry

Peacemaking Principles, Sermon 5

Transformation & Reconciliation The WOW Service: Change & Conflict Resolution / Started June 29th, 2022 PEACEMAKING PRINCIPLES Philippians 4:1-9 / Acts 15:36-41 (II Tim. 4:9-11) / Genesis 4:1-7 (I John 3:10-12) Genesis 50:15-25 I. Peacemaking Principles: Responding to Conflict Biblically (pamphlet) 1. The Peacemaker’s Pledge – A Commitment to Biblical Conflict Resolution a. Matthew 5:9; Luke 6:27-36; John 13:34-35 b. Romans 8:28; Romans 12:18; Galatians 5:19-26 c. I Corinthians 10:31-11:1; James 1:2-4 d. Matthew 25:14-21; I Peter 2:19; 4:19 2. The 4 G’s of Peacemaking a. Glorify God – Psalm 37:1-6; Mark 11:25; John 14:15; Romans 12:17-21; I Corinthians 10:31; Philippians 4:2-9; Colossians 3:1-4; James 3:17-18; 4:1-3; I Peter 2:12 b. Get the Log Out of Your Own Eye – Proverbs 28:13; Matthew 7:3-5; Luke 19:8; Colossians 3:5-14; I John 1:8-9 c. Gently Restore – Proverbs 19:11; Matthew 18:15-20; I Corinthians 6:1-8; Galatians 6:1-2; Ephesians 4:29; II Timothy 2:24-26; Jam…

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 4

Peacemaking Principles, Sermon 4

Transformation & Reconciliation The WOW Service: Change & Conflict Resolution / Started June 29th, 2022 PEACEMAKING PRINCIPLES Philippians 4:1-9 / Acts 15:36-41 (II Tim. 4:9-11) / Genesis 4:1-7 (I John 3:10-12) I. Peacemaking Principles: Responding to Conflict Biblically (pamphlet) 1. The Peacemaker’s Pledge – A Commitment to Biblical Conflict Resolution a. Matthew 5:9; Luke 6:27-36; John 13:34-35 b. Romans 8:28; Romans 12:18; Galatians 5:19-26 c. I Corinthians 10:31-11:1; James 1:2-4 d. Matthew 25:14-21; I Peter 2:19; 4:19 2. The 4 G’s of Peacemaking a. Glorify God – Psalm 37:1-6; Mark 11:25; John 14:15; Romans 12:17-21; I Corinthians 10:31; Philippians 4:2-9; Colossians 3:1-4; James 3:17-18; 4:1- 3; I Peter 2:12 b. Get the Log Out of Your Own Eye – Proverbs 28:13; Matthew 7:3-5; Luke 19:8; Colossians 3:5-14; I John 1:8-9 c. Gently Restore – Proverbs 19:11; Matthew 18:15-20; I Corinthians 6:1-8; Galatians 6:1-2; Ephesians 4:29; II Timothy 2:24-26; James 5:9 d. Go and Be Re…

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 3

Peacemaking Principles, Sermon 3

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 2

MORE THAN A BUILDING The Book of Acts: The Christ (Body, Bride, Building) * The Cross * The Commission John Hunn He DIED; He ROSE; He COMMISSIONED (4x) – Did His disciples dismiss this? They didn’t understand the delay to the Kingdom would be a global body of believers! “The Re-Commissioning of Jesus Christ to His Church” / Acts 1:1-11 The Word of God & The Son of God define and describe the term Kingdom of God (The Kingdom has been a foundational focus before Jesus came; Once Jesus came; After Jesus left!) I. This KINGDOM language is Not New to Jesus, Not New to His disciples, Not New to the New Testament (68x “KINGDOM OF GOD & 32x KINGDOM OF HEAVEN) - When you hear “KINGDOM” – Psalm 45:6; Psalm 103:19 1. Think Priority – 40 days of this focus! 2. Think Authority: The Reign & Rule of the “King” – think the throne 3. Think Spiritual, not physical - 4. Think Heavenly not earthly (eternal, not temporal) - 5. Think Relational – not religious – John 3:3-8; 1…

Peacemaking Principles, Sermon 2

MORE THAN A BUILDING, Sermon 1

MORE THAN A BUILDING The Book of Acts: The Christ * The Cross * The Commission (The Body; The Bride; Building / The Rallying Point; The Compass; The Hill we die on / Gen 12:3) (God’s Front Page: Churches start to decline/die when these three move off the front page)

Peacemaking Principles, Sermon 1

MORE THAN SALVATION

k. OUR UNITY - Live in harmony, get rid of haughtiness &pride – v. 16 l. OUR LANE - Never repay evil for evil, think on what is honorable for all – v. 17 m. OUR GOAL - Live at peace with all men if at all possible – vv. 18-21

How & When God Changes People, Sermon 10

MORE THAN SALVATION

d. OUR COMPASSION - True love, hating evil, affection, honor - vv. 9-10 e. OUR SERVING - Be zealous and fervent in spirit as you serve the Lord – v. 11 f. OUR REJOICING & PRAYING - Rejoice in hope; Be patient in tribulation; Be constant in prayer – v. 12 g. OUR INVESTING - Giving to the needs of the saints & show hospitality – v. 13 h. OUR BLESSING - Bless those who persecute you & don’t curse – v. 14 i. OUR REJOICING - Rejoice w/ those who rejoice – v. 15a j. OUR WEEPING - weep w/ those who weep – v. 15b

How & When God Changes People, Sermon 9

MORE THAN SALVATION

How & When God Changes People, Sermon 8

MORE THAN SALVATION

I. What is God’s Purpose for your earthly life? 2. The Significant Signs of a Saved Servant – Romans 12:1-21 a. Our OFFERING - Presenting our bodies to God, not to the world – vv. 1-2 b. OUR ATTITUDE - Being humble & Others-centered – vv. 3-5 c. OUR GIFTEDNESS - prophecy, service, teaching, exhorting, contribution, leadership, & mercy – vv. 6-8

How & When God Changes People, Sermon 7

MORE THAN SALVATION: Saved to Serve

I. What is God’s Purpose for your earthly life? 1. There are many passages that speak of the diverse gifts within the Body of Christ: a. I Corinthians 3:1-9 (John 4:31-38) b. I Corinthians 12:12-26 c. I Peter 4:7-11

How & When God Changes People, Sermon 6

Dr. John Street

Dr. John D. Street, President of the American Board of Biblical Counselors Hebrews 12:7-11 1. I am to view hardship as discipline 2. When God brings hardship into my life, He is acting as a loving Father 3. This discipline is not punitive but is corrective to bring about greater holiness in me 4. My heart will be at peace

How & When God Changes People, Sermon 5

TRANSFORMATION 101: How & When God Changes Us

More Than A Man, Sermon 53

(IDENTIFY CRISIS: Which Peter is the real Peter? One of the last three years or one of the last three days?) 3 Things Transformed Peter’s Life & They can Transform Your Life too! I. The Walk of Jesus (SERVING) – 21:1-14 (Flashback: Peter’s retirement – Luke 5) II. The Way of Jesus (RESTORING) – 21:15-17 III. The Will of Jesus (FOLLOWING) – 21:18-25

How & When God Changes People, Sermon 4

More Than A Man, Sermon 52

I. We find DEVOTION II. We also find DOUBT III. We don’t find DEATH

More Than A Man, Sermon 51

I. The Spiritual Reason Jesus died - John 19:28-30 II. The Physical Reason Jesus died - John 19:31-34 III. The Scriptural Reason Jesus died - John 19:35-37 IV. The Personal Reason Jesus died - John 19:38-42 The Path of Nicodemus a. John 3:1-8 b. John 7:40-52 2. The Path of Others a. Acts 6:7 b. Acts 9 (Philippians 3:1-9)

How & When God Changes People, Sermon 3

I. Grief in Genesis 6:5-8 & Ephesians 4:30-32 1. Genesis 6:5-6 a. God doesn’t change – Exodus 32:14 (threat vs decree); Numbers 23:19; I Samuel 15:10-11, 29; Jeremiah 26:3 (Jonah 3:1-10); Habakkuk 1:13; Malachi 3:6 2. Genesis 6:7-8 II. Ephesians 4:17-31 1. What we have in Christ (Eph. 1-3) & How we live in Christ – Eph. 4-6 (see Matt. 5-7) 2. “No longer walk as the Gentiles do in the futility of their minds” – Vv. 17-19 a. They are darkened, alienated: because of ignorance, because of hardness of heart b. This is not how you learned, heard, were taught – vv. 20-21 c. The Put Off/Put On Principle – vv. 22-24 (see I Tim. 6:11-12) d. The Principles Unpacked – vv. 25-32 v. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption e. Let all bitterness - f. (Let all) wrath – g. (Let all) anger – h. (Let all) clamor – i. (Let all) slander – j. BE PUT AWAY FROM YOU – k. Along with all malice – 3. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to o…

Genesis 3:15 John 3:16-18 Luke 23:32-43

More Than A Man, Sermon 50

How & When God Changes People, Sermon 2

I. Grief in Genesis 6:5-8 & Ephesians 4:30-32 1. Genesis 6:5-8 II. Ephesians 4:17-32 1. What we have in Christ (Eph. 1-3) & How we live in Christ – Eph. 4-6 (See Mt. 5-7) 2. “No longer walk as the Gentiles do in the futility of their minds” – vv. 17-19 III. Ephesians 4:32

More Than A Man, Sermon 49

I. The Protection of the Shepherd - 18:1-11 II. The Peter he never knew - 18:12-27 III. The Political Pilate - 18:28-38

How & When God Changes People

Transformation 101 “When & Why God Grieves” (The Sovereign and His view of sin) John Hunn I. Grief in Genesis 6:5-8 & Ephesians 4:30-32 1. Genesis 6:5-6 2. Genesis 6:7-8 3. Ephesians 4:30-31 4. Ephesians 4:32

More Than A Man, Sermon 48

Look at the Fields

More Than A Man, Sermon 47

“Sympathy of the Savior” (Hope In The Midst Of Sorrow)

More Than A Man, Sermon 46

Grief, FOUNDATIONS

I. Grief in Genesis: 1. Grief of lost paradise – Genesis 3 2. Grief of a damaged marriage – Genesis 3 3. Grief of a murdered son – Genesis 4 4. Grief of ongoing death – Genesis 5 II. Grief in Exodus: 1. Grief in the slavery of mankind – Exodus 1 2. Grief in the mass death of newborn infants - Exodus 1 3. Grief in the death of the firstborn – Exodus 12:29-30 4. Grief in the golden calf – Exodus 32 III. Grief in the Psalms: 1. Psalm 42:1-11 IV. Grief in the Gospels: 1. Jesus wept when Lazarus died – John 11:35 2. Jesus wept over Jerusalem – Luke 19:41-44 3. Jesus wept in prayer – Hebrews 5:7-9 V. Grief in II Corinthians: 1. Grief because Paul’s spirit had no rest - II Corinthians 2:12-13 2. Grief because Paul’s body had no rest – II Corinthians 7:5-7

More Than A Man, Sermon 45

I. Being a friend of God Abraham - Isaiah 41:8; II Chronicles 20:7 Moses - Exodus 33:11; Deuteronomy 34:10; Psalm 103:7 II. Being a friend of God a. Being a first friend - John 3:29 b. Being a faith friend -Proverbs 27:6 c. Being a fake faith friend -Psalm 41:9; Matthew 26:50 d. Being a fake finance friend- Proverbs 14:20; 19:4 e. Being a former friend -Psalm 55:12-14 f. Being a friend of the world- James 4:3-4 III. Application - A true friend is one of the most powerful gifts God can give someone; A false friend is one of the most painful problems Satan can give someone

More Than A Man [Communion]

I. “The Convictions before Communion” – John 15:1-17 1. The I AM’s in the Book of John – a. I AM the Bread of Life – John 6:35, 41, 48, 51 b. I AM the Light of the World – John 8:12 c. I AM the Door of the sheep – John 10:7, 9 d. I AM the Good Shepherd – John 10:11, 14 e. I AM the Resurrection & the Life – John 11:25 f. I AM the Way, the Truth, & the Life – John 14:6 g. I AM the True Vine – John 15:1, 5

The Vision of FBCLC

The Vision of FBCLC

MY DISCIPLES FAST FOR SPIRITUAL CLARITY/DISCIPLINE – 6:16-18 MY DISCIPLES INVEST IN ETERNITY – 6:20-23 MY DISCIPLES MY DISCIPLES HAVE ONE MASTER – 6:24 MY DISCIPLES TRUST THE FATHER TO PROVIDE – 6:25-34 MY DISCIPLES DON’T JUDGE W/SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS – 7:1-5 MY DISCIPLES PRAY WITH PERSISTENCE & FAITH – 7:7-11 MY DISCIPLES LIVE BY A HEAVENLY ETHIC – 7:12 MY DISCIPLES UNDERSTAND THE DANGERS OF FOLLOWING ME – 7:13-14 MY DISCIPLES ARE KNOWN BY THEIR FRUIT & BY MY WILL – 7:15-23 MY DISCIPLES ARE KNOWN BY THEIR WISE RESPONSE TO TRUTH – 7:24-27 MY DISCIPLES TRULY UNDERSTAND THE AUTHORITY BY WHICH I SPEAK – 7:28-29

The Vision of FBCLC

My disciples take divorce seriously – 5:31-32 My disciples take their word seriously – 5:33-37 My disciples live by a heavenly ethic – 5:38-42 My disciples love their enemies and pray for them– 5:43-48

The Vision of FBCLC

The Vision of FBCLC

(We have 1 Purpose; 2 Commands; 3 Ministries; 4 Pillars) We must make these three the driving force of all that we do. Think Passion. Think Priority. Think Purpose. We glorify God in our Worship (Majesty) – Love all; Honor some; Worship One! We glorify God in our Discipleship (Multiply) – Matthew 5:1-10

The Vision of FBCLC

The Vision of FBC: Love all; Honor some; Worship One! (We have 1 Purpose; 2 Commands; 3 Ministries; 4 Pillars) We must make these three the driving force of all that we do. Think Passion. Think Priority. Think Purpose. We glorify God in our Worship (Majesty) – Love all; Honor some; Worship One! We glorify God in our Discipleship (Multiply) – We glorify God in our Evangelism (Mission) - The Worship of the men – Matthew 28:16-17 (The Wasted Energy of the Fake News – vv. 11-15) Ignore the world Obey God The Realization of the Magi - Matthew 2:2, 8, 11 The Refusal to the Enemy – Matthew 4:9-10 The Revelation of the Disciples – Matthew 14:22-33 The Rejection from Jesus – Matthew 15:1-9

The Vision of FBCLC

Don't Miss Christmas

Familiarity Breeds Contempt: Nazareth Kept Missing Christmas I. The Significance of Nazareth in the Identity of Jesus The Place Jesus was raised - Matthew 2:19-23 The Place Others spoke against - John 1:43-46 The First Visit in the Ministry of Jesus - Luke 4:14-30 The Second Visit in the Ministry of Jesus - Mark 6:1-6 II. The Significance of learning from Nazareth - Application FBC LC needs to be a new place - FBC LC needs to be filled with “new” people a. New people arriving b. New people transformed

Don't Miss Christmas

Christmas Eve Service 2021 “The Statements of Simeon” reveal that he didn’t miss Christmas / Luke 2:8-35 I. The Blessing of Christmas from the Shepherds – 2:8-20 II. The Blessing of Christmas from the Law (Joseph & Mary) – 2:21-24 III. The Blessings of Christmas from Simeon (He blessed three people) – 2:25-33 IV. The Burden of Christmas for Mary (A blessing then a burden) – 2:33-35 V. The Communion of Christmas – The Cradle then a Cross

Don't Miss Christmas

There's Something Different About Them

Don't Miss Christmas

“Who & Why do people miss Christmas? - Matthew 1 & 2 I. Christmas Unwrapped - 3 Ways Christmas is Theological - Christmas is Historical - Christmas is Personal - II. Missing Christmas in Matthew 1 & 2 Mary & Joseph didn’t miss Christmas - Mt. 1:18-25 The Magi didn’t miss Christmas - Mt. 2:1-2 Herod the king missed Christmas. - 2:3-4 The chief priests and scribes missed Christmas - 2:5-6

Christmas in the Old Testament

Christmas is about how Jesus gives us access to the One who can answer our prayers 1 Kings 18:25-29 (ESV) 1 Kings 18:30-39 (ESV) Pray in Jesus’ name because prayer causes things to happen that wouldn’t happen otherwise 1 Kings 18:40-42 (ESV) James 5:16-18 (ESV)

HEAVEN: Our Future Home, Sermon 12

The New Heaven & New Earth - Looking for hope by looking back before sin’s curse and looking ahead after sin’s curse. I. The Stone Onyx (follow the stone) 1. The Garden of Eden - Genesis 2:11-12; Ezekiel 28:11-19* 2. The Temple of Jerusalem - Exodus 28:9-12* 3. The Foundation of the New Jerusalem (only NT use) - Revelation 21:10-21 4. The Place of innocence; Place of presence; Place of perfection – God dwelling with Man II. The Tree of Life (follow the tree) 1. The Garden of Eden - Genesis 2:9-14 (access granted) 2. The Garden of Eden - Genesis 3:20-24(access denied) 3. The Church at Ephesus - Revelation 2:1-7 (promise of access revealed as tree is relocated) 4. The New Jerusalem - Revelation 22:1-5; Ezekiel 47:7-12*; Revelation 22:12-14; Revelation 22:17-21

More Than A Man, Sermon 43

(The FIVE Major Players in John 14: The Father; The Son; The Spirit; The Disciples; The Enemy) The Classroom of Christ lasted three years yet three events prepare us to understand more of John 14. Jesus RAISING the dead – John 11; Mary ANOINTING the feet of Jesus – John 12; Jesus WASHING the feet of the disciples – John 13. I. The Classroom of Christ in John 14:1-31 1. More FAITH marked by the hope of Heaven – 14:1-3 2. More FAITH marked by the unity of the Father & Son – 14:4-11 3. More FAITH marked by the works of those saved – 14:12 4. More FAITH marked by praying in Jesus Name – 14:13-14 5. More FAITH marked by the promise of the presence of Jesus – 14:18 6. More LOVE marked by obedience – 14:15, 21-24 7. More POWER marked by Holy Spirit indwelling – 14:16-17; 25-26 8. More PEACE marked by the contrast to worldly peace – 14:27 9. More JOY marked by the return of Jesus – 14:28 10. More FAITH marked by the fulfillment of Jesus – 14:29 11. Less…

More Than A Man, Sermon 42

MORE THAN A MAN “The Dilemma of the Disciples Back Then” (When Hopes are Dashed) / John 14:24-27 (The Word of God; The Spirit of God; The Peace of God) I. What WE KNOW/UNDERSTAND – II. What they DID KNOW III. What they DIDN’T KNOW/UNDERSTAND IV. The Classroom of Christ The Holy Spirit in the Gospel of John - 1. The Holy Spirit Empowers the mission of Jesus - 1:32-33 2. The Holy Spirit Empowers our salvation - 3:5 3. The Holy Spirit Unlimited Source in Jesus - 3:34 4. The Holy Spirit is Essential for true worship - 4:23-24 5. The Holy Spirit Source for spiritual life - 6:63 6. The Holy Spirit will Fill - will Flood - will Flow through us after Jesus is glorified - 7:39

HEAVEN: Our Future Home, Sermon 11

More Than A Man, Sermon 41

I. The Classroom of Christ Heaven: we will be WITH HIM; we will be LIKE HIM a. Home for Him now b. Home for us later - Phil. 1; II Cor. 5; I Cor. 13; 15:49; I John 3:2; Phil. 3:20; The Holy Spirit: Acts 5 “Why did you lie to the Holy Spirit?”

HEAVEN: Our Future Home, Sermon 10

More Than A Man, Sermon 40

HEAVEN: Our Future Home, Sermon 9

More Than A Man, Sermon 39

I. The 3 Examples in the gospels of feet being washed - 1. The Sinful woman in Luke 7:36-40 2. The Sacrifice of Mary-John 12:1-3 3. The Servant Jesus - John 13:3-5 4. The Saints of Jesus will follow a. The Example of serving b. The Example of loving 5. The Scriptures affirm these truths a. John 13:34-35 b. John 15:8-13 c. I Thessalonians 4:9-12 d. I Peter 4:8-10 e. I John 2:7; 3:11, 16-18; 4:7-12, 16-21; 5:1-3

HEAVEN: Our Future Home, Sermon 8

More Than A Man, Sermon 38

I. The Example of Jesus 1. The love of Jesus 2. The betrayer of Jesus 3. The knowledge of Jesus 4. The hands of Jesus 5. The continuation of Jesus 6. The fulfillment of Jesus 7. The humanity of Jesus

HEAVEN: Our Future Home, Sermon 7

More Than A Man, Sermon 37

I. The PERFUME of the Worshiper II. The PROBLEM of Hypocrisy III. The PRAISE of the King IV. The PERSECUTION of the Faithless

HEAVEN: Our Future Home, Sermon 6

Section Three – Grasping Redemption’s Far Reach 8. This World is Not Our Home…or Is it? 9. Why is Earth’s Redemption Essential to God’s Plan? 10. What Will It Mean for the Curse to Be Lifted?

More Than A Man, Sermon 36

II. The Triumph of the King -John 12:12-35 1. The next day the large crowd learned that Jesus was there – 12:12. 2. John tells us HOW Jesus came into the city – 12:13-18 a. They took branches of palm trees – 12:13a b. They cried out, l – 12:13b c. Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it (fulfillment) just as it is written, 3. The Disciples didn’t understand…at the time – 12:16 4. The Crowd from Lazarus resurrection continued to bear witness – 12:17-18 5. The Pharisees spoke to one another – 12:19 6. The Greeks seek an audience with Jesus – 12:20-32 7. The Kind of Death Jesus would Die – 12:33-36

HEAVEN: Our Future Home, Sermon 5

Section Two – Understanding the Intermediate Heaven 5. What is the Nature of the Intermediate Heaven? 6. Is the Intermediate Heaven a Physical Place? 7. What is Life Like in the Intermediate Heaven? Section Three – Grasping Redemption’s Far Reach 8. This World is Not Our Home…or Is it? 9. Why is Earth’s Redemption Essential to God’s Plan? 10. What Will It Mean for the Curse to Be Lifted? Selected Scriptures a. Psalm 90:1-12 b. II Corinthians 4:16-5:11 c. Philippians 1:21-26 d. Hebrews 2:9, 14-16 (Why fear death?) e. James 4:13-17 f. I Peter 1:1-12

Missions Conference '21

Mission Conference 2021 Guests from our current Missions Partners joined us this Sunday. We were able to learn "WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOD DOING?" from the areas of our partners. Craig Parro of Word Partners delivered a challenging message for all of us. • Church Missions Network • https://churchmissionsnetwork.org • Clubhouse Guatemala • https://clubhouseg.com/ • Grace City Boston • https://www.gracecityboston.com/ • Mission Eurasia • https://missioneurasia.org/ • Partners In Christ • http://partnersinchrist.info • Word Partners • https://wordpartners.org/ • Hope Resource Center Knoxville • https://knoxvillehope.com/ • Women at the Well • http://www.thewomenatthewell.com/

HEAVEN: Our Future Home, Sermon 4

HEAVEN by Randy Alcorn (All material we use at FBCLC is subservient to the Word of God) PART I – A THEOLOGY OF HEAVEN (Section One – Realizing Your Destiny) 1. Are You Looking Forward to Heaven? 2. Is Heaven Beyond Our Imagination? 3. Is Heaven Our Default Destination…or Is Hell? 4. Can You Know You’re Going to Heaven? Section Two – Understanding the Intermediate Heaven 5. What is the Nature of the Intermediate Heaven? 6. Is the Intermediate Heaven a Physical Place? 7. What is Life Like in the Intermediate Heaven?

More Than A Man, Sermon 35

III. The Warning of Jesus to Judas - John 12:7-8 IV. The War against the followers of Jesus - 12:9-11 1. Jesus would reveal the betrayal - John 13:21-30 2. Jesus would predict the denial - John 13:36-38 3. Jesus would prepare for hatred - John 15:18-25; John 16:1-4, 12, 32-33 4. Jesus would teach before His triumphal entry - Matthew 21:33-46

HEAVEN: Our Future Home, Sermon 3

HEAVEN by Randy Alcorn (All material we use at FBCLC is subservient to the Word of God) PART I – A THEOLOGY OF HEAVEN (Section One – Realizing Your Destiny) 1. Are You Looking Forward to Heaven? 2. Is Heaven Beyond Our Imagination? 3. Is Heaven Our Default Destination…or Is Hell? 4. Can You Know You’re Going to Heaven? Section Two – Understanding the Intermediate Heaven 5. What is the Nature of the Intermediate Heaven? 6. Is the Intermediate Heaven a Physical Place? 7. What is Life Like in the Intermediate Heaven?

More Than A Man, Sermon 34

I. The Preparation of Jesus’ Death 1. The Worship of Mary – 12:1-3 2. The Waste according to Judas – 12:4-6 3. The Warning of Jesus – 12:7-8 II. The Confession before Communion – Lord’s Supper 1. The Confession of Salvation – Romans 10:9-10; I John 2:23; I John 4:5 2. The Confession of the Son – Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9; Revelation 3:5 3. The Confession of Sin – Psalm 32:1-5; Psalm 38:18; Prov. 28:13; James 5:16 a. I John 1:5-10 b. I Corinthians 11:26-32 (Prayer then Partake in the Cup and the Bread) 4. The Confession by ALL one day – Philippians 2:8-11

HEAVEN: Our Future Home, Sermon 2

HEAVEN: Our Future Home, Sermon 2 “The Best is Yet to Come” / Revelation 21 & 22 / Sep. 8th and 15th, 2021 There is an old saying that says, “Some people are so heavenly-minded that they are no earthly good.” That’s not what the Bible says. Colossians 3:1-3 & Hebrews 11:13-16 I. The New Heaven & New Earth – Revelation 21 & 22 c. The Interior Beauty – 21:21b-22:2 d. The Privileges of the Prepared – 22:3-5 6. The Action Described in Heaven – 22:6-12 a. Immediate Obedience – 22:7 b. Immediate Worship – 22:8-9 c. Immediate Communication – 22:10-11 d. Immediate Motivation – 22:12-15 e. Immediate Invitation – 22:16-21 (Last Days; Last Judgment; Last Invitation)

More Than A Man, Sermon 33

V. The Devastation of Death Part I (Martha) – 11:17-23 (See Lk 10:38-42) VI. The Divine Declarations – 11:24-27 VII. The Devastation of Death Part II (Mary) – 11:28-36 VIII. The Dialogue of Delay – 11:37 IX. The Divine Display – 11:38-44 X. The Division of Response – 11:45-57

HEAVEN: Our Future Home

I. The New Heaven & New Earth – Revelation 21 & 22 1. The Appearance & Capital of Heaven – 21:1-2 2. The Adoration of Heaven – 21:3-6a 3. The Audience in Heaven (Place of the Prepared) – 21:6b-7 4. The Absence in Heaven (Problem of the Unprepared) – 21:8 5. The Aura of the Capital of Heaven – 21:9-22:5 a. The Same Angel (from the plagues to Paradise) – 21:9 b. The Exterior Beauty – 21:10-21a c. The Interior Beauty – 21:21b-22:2 d. The Privileges of the Prepared – 22:3-5 6. The Action Described in Heaven – 22:6-12 a. Immediate Obedience – 22:7 b. Immediate Worship – 22:8-9 c. Immediate Communication – 22:10-11 d. Immediate Motivation – 22:12-15 e. Immediate Invitation – 22:16-21

More Than A Man, Sermon 32

I. The Dilemma of Sickness – 11:1-3 II. The Delight of Glory – 11:4 III. The Delay of Purpose – 11:5-15 IV. The Disciple of Doubt – 11:16

More Than A Man, Sermon 31

Exalting - More than a Man - One with the Father; Mt. 1:18-23, “Immanuel”; John 1:1-3; Col. 1:25-20; Heb. 1:1-14; Rev. 1:12-19 Evangelizing - Gospel of faith of believing of receiving of abiding of following - 20:30-31 Exposing - false teachers & false faith John 10 concludes the public ministry of Jesus. Feast of Dedication / of Lights / Hanukkah - It was a Historical Feast not a Biblically mandated Feast - Maccabean Uprising against Epimenes John 10 speaks of the unity between the Father and Son - something that gets expanded in John 17 “If you are the Messiah” - Fourth time - Why again and again and again? To incite - to arrest - to eliminate Jesus once and for all. The Pharisees believed they had the power to decide if Jesus was the Messiah or not - but the truth is Jesus had the power to remove and replace them - A STONE THAT WAS REJECTED HAS BECOME THE CORNERSTONE Psalm 82

More Than A Man, Sermon 30

I. Jesus is the great I AM - Exodus 3:10-14 I AM the bread of life - John 6:35, 41, 48, 51 I AM the light of the world - John 8:12; 9:5; (Genesis 1:3) I AM the door - John 10:7, 9 I AM the Good Shepherd - John 10:11, 14; (Psalm 23:1) I AM the resurrection and the life - John 11:25-26 I AM the way, the truth, and the life - John 14:6 I AM the true vine - John 15:1, 5 *John 8:58 & John 18:4-11 II. The Intimacy between the Shepherd and His sheep - Jesus is the DOOR - 10:1-10 Jesus is the GOOD SHEPHERD - 10:11-21

More Than A Man, Sermon 29

I. Spiritual Sight requires Divine Intervention – 9:35 (thus the Incarnation) 1. Luke 19:10 2. John 5:14 3. John 15:16 4. Romans 3: II. Spiritual Sight requires Faith – 9:36-37 III. Spiritual Sight requires the Submission to Jesus Christ – 9:38a IV. Spiritual Sight requires the Worship of Jesus Christ – 9:38b V. Spiritual Blindness – 9:39-41 1. Receives judgment – 2. Refuses to admit blindness - 3. Rejects sight when its offered -

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS, Part 16

More Than A Man, Sermon 28

- The Man Born Blind - 9:1-3 - The Light of the World - 9:4-7 - The Hostility in Jerusalem - 9:8-17 - The Pressure not Praise- 9:18-24 - The Testimony/Teaching of the former Blind man - 9:25-38 - The Indictment of Jesus - 9:39-41

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS, Part 15

More Than A Man, Sermon 27

(Jesus didn’t condone; Jesus didn’t condemn; Jesus did call for a change – after they met) Who God Saves (Isa. 59:1-2) & Who God Uses (All that He saves) I. Those Saved have more in Common than we have Differences – John 8:12 1. “I am the light of the world” – More than a Man statement I AM – “The bread of life” John 6; “The door of the sheep” John 10; “The resurrection and the life” John 11; “The good shepherd” John 10; “The way, the truth, and the life” John 14; “The true vine” John 15 2. “Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” a. JA speaking of JB - John 1:6-8 b. Jesus at the SOM – Matthew 5:14-16 c. Paul to King Agrippa/Bernice and Gov. Festus – Acts 26:12-18 d. Paul to Church at Colossae – Colossians 1:13-14 e. Paul to Church at Ephesus – Ephesians 5:1-14 f. JA in his epistle – I John 1:5-2:1 3. The Gospel is the medicine but we are the syringe -

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS, Part 14

More Than A Man, Sermon 26

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS, Part 13

More Than A Man, Sermon 25

I. Jesus brings CLARITY (where there is confusion) II. Jesus takes CONTROL (when the world seeks to usurp Him) III. Jesus CRIES OUT (so that His voice rises above all others)

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS, Part 12

More Than A Man, Sermon 24

Independence Day then Dependence Day - (Free from sin to follow the Savior) (Disclosure/Division/Dependence) John 7:1-24 I. Jesus back in Galilee - 7:1 1. The Feast of Tabernacles - v. 2 2. The 1/2 Brothers of Jesus - vv. 3-9 3. Jesus goes Privately - vv. 10–13 4. Jesus goes Public - vv. 14-24

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS, Part 11

More Than A Man, Sermon 23

1. All that Father gives me I will lose none and will raise them up - “believe”- John 6:37-40 2. Some leave the fellowship - John 6 “disciples” & Judas; II Peter; I John 2:18-19 3. Some are removed from fellowship - Matthew 18:15-17; I Corinthians 5:9-13; I Thessalonians 5:14; II Thessalonians 3:6-15 4. Some are restored to fellowship - II Corinthians 2; Luke 15 (Problems w/ Prodigals) a. You can’t live any way you want if you call yourself a Christian - there are benefits and consequences b. You can always be restored to fellowship when you repent and return c. The BIG 3: Abraham - Moses - David 5. Some hold fast to the end - Matthew 25 “Well done good & faithful servant”; II Timothy 4:6-8; Hebrews 10; There’s simply no such thing as a TEMPORARY FOLLOWER of Jesus - Mark 4 a. I never knew you - Matthew 7 b. I lose none - John 6 c. No one can snatch you - John 10 d. Nothing can separate - Romans 8

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS, Part 10

More Then A Man, Sermon 22

I. The Call of Faith (All in) - vv. 22-59 1. The Attitude Issue - vv. 60-61 (see vv. 41, 52) 2. The Attitude Adjustment - vv . 62-63 3. The Actual Problem (Faith)- vv. 64-65 4. The Present Action of Defection - vv. 66-67 a. False disciples move on - John 8:28-32; Mark 4:13-20 (John 15:8) b. False disciples return - II Peter 2:21-22 c. False disciples go back - I John 2:18-19 d. Repentant disciples are restored - I Cor 5 & II Cor 2:5-11; Luke 15 (Pray for Prodigals) 5. The Ongoing Action of a True Disciple - vv. 68-69 6. The Future Act of Betrayal - vv. 70-71

More Than A Man, Sermon 21

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS, Part 8

More Than A Man, Sermon 20

More Than A Man, Sermon 19

More Than A Man, Sermon 18

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS, Part 6

God Planned Parenthood

More Than A Man, Sermon 17

More Than a Man, Sermon 16

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS, Part 5

More Than a Man, Sermon 15

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS, Part 4

More Than A Man, Sermon 14

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS, Part 3

More Than A Man, Sermon 13

More Than A Man, Sermon 12

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS Part 2

More Than A Man, Sermon 11

SEALS, TRUMPETS, BOWLS, Part 1

More Than A Man, Sermon 10

The Signs, Part 8

More Than A Man, Sermon 9

The Signs, Part 7

Evangelism In The Old Testament, Part Three

More Than A Man, Sermon 8

The Signs, Part 6

Evangelism In The Old Testament, Part Two

More Than A Man, Sermon 7

The Signs, Part 5

Evangelism In The Old Testament, Part One

More Than A Man, Sermon 6

Who Is My Neighbor?

More Than A Man, Sermon 5

More Than A Man, Sermon Four

The Signs, Part Three

More Than A Man, Sermon Three

Lessons Learned From The Church at Ephesus

The Signs, Part Two

Sunday Evening Bible Study

Our Second Highest Calling

More Than A Man, Sermon Two

The Signs, Part One

More Than A Man, Sermon One

Sunday Evening Bible Study

Word on Wednesday

The Other Christmas Baby, Part Two

Sunday Evening Bible Study

Hebrews, Part Five

Sunday Evening Bible Study

The Other Christmas Baby, Part One

Hebrews, Part Four

Hebrews, Part Three

Message in A Baby: The Courtroom of Christmas

Hebrews, Part Two

Watching and Waiting, the Essence of Christmas

TRUE FAITH IN THESE LAST DAYS: Waiting, Promising, Praying, Rescuing

Do you love people and use money or do you love money and use people?

Passions of the Heart

The Faithful Follow God’s Will

Final Instructions on Shepherding God’s Sheep

The Principles of Proper Prayer, Part 8

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (born 1834 – died 1892)

A Faith that Works for God

The Principles of Proper Prayer, Part 7

Praying with Passion II Chronicles 7:1-22

A Faith that Works for God

Passions of the Heart, Part 4

The Place of Purity from the Lord’s Perspective

I Corinthians 6 I Corinthians 7:1-5

Women of the Word, Part 4

Having Heavenly Wisdom

The Principles of Proper Prayer, Part 6

Passions of the Heart, Part Three

Women of the Word, Part Three

Watch Your Mouth: Test The Tongue

Women of the Word, Part Two

Passions of the Heart, Part Two

Saving Faith Produces Works

The Principles of Proper Prayer, Part 5

Praying for Purity James 4:1-10; 5:13-16

Women of the Word, Part One

Passions of the Heart, Part One

A Faith That Leads To Love That Leads To Mercy

The Mindset of Obedience, Part Three James 2:1-13

The Principles of Proper Prayer, Part Four

Praying for Peace Philippians 4:1-9

Route 66, Part 12

Winning the War Within & Winning the World

The Mindset of Obedience, Part Two James 1:13-27

The Principles of Proper Prayer, Part Three

The Principles of Proper Prayer, Part Three Praying With Power Romans 8:1-28

A Faith that Works: The Mind-Set of a Heart for God!

The Mindset of Obedience, Part One The Book of James James 1:1-12

The Principles of Proper Prayer, Part Two

Luke 18:1-8, 9-14

Exalting our King & Advancing His Kingdom

The Principles of Proper Prayer, Part One

The Book of Jonah, Part 4

Route 66, Part 8

Living Like We're Leaving, Part Four

Living Like We're Leaving, Part Three A Study of I Peter Spiritual War with our Savior - I Peter 5:1-14

The Book of Jonah, Part Three

Route 66, Part 7

The Book of Jonah, Part Two

Living Like We're Leaving, Part Three

Living Like We're Leaving, Part Three (Survival Kit for 2020 & beyond) / The Book of I PETER The Word of God * The Son of God * The Plan of God

Route 66, Part 6

The Gospel According to Acts

The Book of Jonah, Part One

Living Like We're Leaving, Part Two

Living Like We're Leaving, Part Two (Survival Kit for 2020 & beyond) / The Book of I PETER The Word of God * The Son of God * The Plan of God

Route 66: Part 5

The Gospel According to the 4 Gospels Genesis 3:15

Servanthood 101, Part Three

Servanthood 101, Part Three The Calling, Character & Convictions of a Deacon I Timothy 3:8-16

Living Like We're Leaving, Part One

Route 66: Part Four

Route 66 - One Story with One Hero – From Genesis to Revelation The Gospel According to the Old Testament

Servanthood 101, Part Two

Servanthood 101, Part Two The Gospel Never Stops: Opportunities & Obstacles Acts 6:1-7

Route 66: Part Three

The Gospel According to Abraham

Route 66, Part Two

The First Gospel - Genesis 3:15

Gideon - The Making of a Hero

Route 66: Part One

Vital Signs, Part Ten

Vital Signs, Part Ten The Heartbeat of a Healthy Church is a High View of Scripture II Timothy 4:1-8

Vitals Signs, Part Nine

Vitals Signs, Part Eight

Vital Signs of a Healthy Church A Healthy Church has a High View of Scripture The Right & Wrong Reasons to Read the Bible John 5:37-47

Vital Signs, Part Seven

Vital Signs, Part Six

Vital Signs, Part Five

Vital Signs, Part Four

Vital Signs, Part Three

Vital Signs, Part Two

Vital Signs, Part One

A Lot Can Happen in 50 Days! (From Passover to Pentecost) , Part Five

A Lot Can Happen in 50 Days! (From Passover to Pentecost) , Part Five The Growth of the Church/Day 50 Acts 2:42-47

A Lot Can Happen in 50 Days! (From Passover to Pentecost), Part Four

A Lot Can Happen in 50 Days! (From Passover to Pentecost), Part Four The Birth & Life of the Church / DAY 50 Acts 2:1-41

A Lot Can Happen in 50 Days! (From Passover to Pentecost), Part Three

A Lot Can Happen in 50 Days! (From Passover to Pentecost-Part Three) The Death of the Redeemer/Day 40 Acts 1:1-26

A Lot Can Happen in 50 Days! (From Passover to Pentecost), Part Two)

A Lot Can Happen in 50 Days! (From Passover to Pentecost-Part Two) The Death of the Redeemer/Day 3 Matthew 28:1-20

A Lot Can Happen in 50 Days! ( From Passover to Pentecost), Part One

A Lot Can Happen in 50 Days! (From Passover to Pentecost), Part One Day One John 19:1-42

The HOPE of the Gospel

The Goodness of God

The Vision of Jesus

A Special Service to Celebrate Dr. Jackson and Vickie