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"Deformed Grace!"
Question: Why should those who pervert the Gospel be removed from church?
I. We are susceptible to perversions of the Gospel that turn us from grace. (v. 6-7)
II. Those responsible for these teachings should be removed from church. (v. 8-9)
Take Home Truth: When one perverts the Gospel of grace they should be removed from the church.
Application: If we have been saved by grace; then live by grace! |
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"REJECTION!"
Question: Why is it that some reject the Gospel?
I. Some reject the Gospel because they don't think they need it. (v. 27-30)
II. Some reject the Gospel because they don't think others deserve it. (v. 31-32)
III. Some reject the Gospel because of the free grace & acceptance it offers. (v. 33-34)
Take Home Truth: When someone accepts the Gospel, their life shows that its message it true!
Application: For those who say I need it, and all may have it, their is life abundant and eternal! |
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"Our Greatest Love!"
Question: Have we come to the point that God is everything to us?
I. God should mean everything to us. (v. 1-4)
II. God has given us all that we could desire. (v. 5-6)
III. Because God's goodness will never leave us but stay with us forever. (v. 7-11)
Take Home Truth: As we walk through life we must come to the point where God is everything to us!
Application: Make God your greatest love! |
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"South-paws are A...OK!"
Question: What do we do in times of difficulty or despair?
I. God's people experience discipline for their faithlessness. (v. 12-14)
II. Yet, God uses Ehud a left-handed man, to be the deliverer. (v. 15-18)
III. When Ehud comes to a landmark He is reminded of the power of God. (v. 19)
IV. Using his gift and remembering his landmark he delivers Israel. (v. 20-30)
Take Home Truth: Remember the power and reality of God in your life, and use the unique ability He's given you."
Application: Remember your landmark and your left hand!
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"P.P.P. Persistent, Powerful Prayer!"
Question: What do we do when we pray and nothing seems to be happening?
I. Sometimes we feel like giving up on our payers. (v. 1)
II. Yet, we should keep praying because of who our Father is. (v. 2-8)
-The judge doesn't know God yet he gives to the widow. (v. 2-5)
-How much more will the Father give to those He loves. (v. 6-8)
Take Home Truth: Persistent prayer is powerful because we have a loving Father!
Application: Keep praying because of who your Father is! |
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God Provides-"The Rich Man and Lazarus"
Question: Where are we investing our resources?
I. God gives us resources to meet our needs & the needs of others. (v. 19-21)
II. Ultimately we receive what we invest in. (v. 22-26)
III. Scripture tells us to submit to Christ and serve others. (v. 27-31)
Take Home Truth: The investment of our resources should have an eternal purpose which guides people to Jesus Christ! |
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"God's Eyes!"
Question: As we walk through life where should our help come from?
Answer: Our help should come from the Lord.
Why?
I. He will not let us fall. (v. 1-2)
II. He watches over us. (v. 3-4)
III. He keeps us from harm. (v. 7-8)
Application: Let your help come from Him! |
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God Provides-"Abraham & Isaac
Question: What kind of life of obedience is God after?
I. Obedience to God demonstrates our love for Him. (v. 1-2)
II. Passionate obedience involves sacrifice & takes everything we have. (v. 3-8)
III. Passionate offering of our lives & possessions is an act of worship. (v. 9-10)
IV. Passionate worship involves acts of faith & brings extraordinary blessing. (v. 11-18)
Take Home Truth: A life spent in passionate obedience and faith in God brings a life filled with blessing! |
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God Provides-"Abraham's Reward"
Question: What kind of life does God honor?
I. God honors our selflessness toward other people.
II. God honors our generosity and faithfulness.
III. We should avoid the trappings of this world and set our hearts on God.
IV. We must choose whom we will serve.
Take Home Truth: A life of faithful, selfless service to God brings great reward from Him! |
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God Provides-"Jeremiah's Call
Question: What should we do in difficult circumstances?
I. We should trust God to provide what we need. (v. 1-3)
II. We should work diligently at what God has placed before us. (v. 4-7)
III. We should not turn to other sources for our strength. (v. 8-9)
IV. We should trust that God's plans are to prosper us. (v. 10-13)
V. We should trust that God will ultimately deliver us. (v. 14)
Take Home Truth: In spite of difficult circumstances remember there is always hope and a future in God! |
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God Provides-"Widow and Oil"
Question: What do you have?
I. In a difficult circumstance we should turn to God for help. (v. 1)
II. God can do great things with what little we have. (v. 2-4)
III. God is our ultimate provider when we trust Him. (v. 5-7)
Take Home Truth: God has given us all something and we should be faithful to Him with whatever we have!
Application: Trust what little you have can bring glory to God! |
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"The Day of the Lord!"
Question: Can I trust that a day of restoration is coming?
I. The promise of the "sun-rise" and healing wings. (v. 1-3)
II. A call for obedience. (v. 4)
III. The coming restoration. (v. 5-6)
Take Home Truth: The day of the Lord will bring the promise of healing, a call to obedience and great restoration!
Application: Trust that a day of restoration is coming!
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"Robbing God!"
Question: What does God have to say about how we tithe?
I. We are to test Him with our tithe. (v. 6-12)
II. Why test Him with our tithe? (v. 13-14)
III. Because He blesses those who are obedient. (v. 15-18)
Take Home Truth: God wants us to test His faithfulness with our tithe!
Application: Test God with our tithe!
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"Standing Before God!"
Question: With all of the evil in the world we wonder if there is a God?
I. We often wonder where God is. (v. 17-1)
II. Yet, He has promised to come and purify the righteous. (v. 2-4)
III. He will come in judgment, yet we have no reason to fear. (v.5)
Take Home Truth: We often wonder where is the God of justice, yet He has promised to come and purify the righteous!
Application: Let the refiner's fire refine you pure as silver pure as gold! |
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"Sticking it Out in Tough Times!"
Question: What does God desire in your marriage?
I. God views our marriage as a covenant before Him. (v. 10-12)
II. When times are tough, don't trade up for a newer model. (v. 13-14)
III. Rather guard your marriage in spirit & don't break faith. (v. 15-16)
Take Home Truth: God views marriage as a covenant and does not take divorce lightly; we need to guard ourselves in spirit and not break faith!
Application: Guard your marriage in spirit and do not break faith! |
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"Blemished Sacrifices!"
Question: When we don't give our best to God what does it say about the condition of our heart?
I. God wants our honor and respect. (v. 6-7)
II. We should give God our best. (v. 8-11)
III. When we don't we lose out on God's blessing. (v. 12-14)
Answer: When we hold back our best from God we are not honoring Him with our hearts!
Application: Don't hold back give your best to God! |
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"A Love-Hate Relationship!"
Question: What is this "burden" all about?
I. It is a "burden" to compel us toward God. (v. 1)
II. It is a "burden" to comfort us with the love of God. (v. 2-3)
III. It is a "burden" to challenge us to submit to God. (v. 4-5)
Answer: God's love for us should: compel, comfort, and challenge us to submit our lives to Him! |
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"Grace to the Humble!"
Question: How can we tolerate times of suffering?
I. Serve others with a joyful heart. (v. 1-4)
II. Humble yourself and draw closer to God. (v. 5-7)
III. Be alert and self-controlled. (v. 8-9)
IV. Trust God to make you strong, firm and steadfast. (v. 10-14)
Answer: Service, humility, self-control, and trust in Christ give us victory in times of suffering. |
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"Suffering is Part of It!"
Question: As a Christian is there a benefit to our suffering?
I. Suffering moves our attention away from the world. (v. 12-15)
II. Suffering signifies that you are a follower of Christ. (v. 16-18)
III. Suffering draws us closer to Christ and His Kingdom. (v. 19)
Answer: Suffering moves our focus off of the world and on to the cross and its glory! |
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"Live for God!"
Question: How and why should we endure suffering?
How...
I. We arm ourselves with a Christlike courage. (v. 1-6)
II. We minister to others with a Christlike service. (v. 7-10)
III. We commit to Him with a Christlike faith. (v. 11)
Answer: We endure suffering by arming ourselves with a Christlike courage, ministering to others with a Christlike service, and committing to Him with a Christlike faith!"
WHY...
"Because when we do we reflect the image of our Savior!"
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"Living Water!"
Question: What are we to do as Christians?
I. Followers of Christ are called to be compassionate. (v. 8-12)
II. In our hearts we are to set apart Christ as Lord. (v. 13-18)
III. We are saved by the resurrection of Christ. (v. 19-22)
Answer: As followers of Christ we are called to be compassionate and set apart, in the resurrection He saves us!
Application: Follow and be resurrected by Christ! |
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