Messages

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Living Amongst Scoffers
II Peter 3:1-18
Main Point:
We must be ready for Jesus’ return – living holy, Godly lives, sharing the hope of Christ and that coming day!

‘Day of the Lord’ – Acts 2:20 > Isaiah 13:9-13

1. ! The Day of the Lord will come like a thief bringing judgment and destruction of the unsaved & unGodly – we must be ready! verses 7-10

Scoffers – then and now… verses 3-4.

Luke 12:38-40

2. ! Guard against being deceived or led astray!
verses 16-17
Enemy – tries to keep you from being saved, or if get saved, try to keep you confused, deceived, ineffective, paralyzed…

Matthew 24:4-5

3. ! We are called to live holy, Godly lives; and look for opportunities to share His hope. verses 11-14

Verse 18 – Grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord and savior Jesus Christ!

Luke 21:34-36

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Is God Really Who You Think He Is??
James 1:2-4; 12-18

Main Point: It is up to __you__ to struggle in relationship and in His Word to understand who He is.

1. Our Relationship is forever!

A. Salvation — __Immediate__
B. Sanctification — __Lifetime__
C. Glorification — __Last Breath. Enter into Eternity__

2. Sanctification — The Here and Now

A. Isaiah 43:7 Our Purpose is to __Glorify__ Him!
B. Rabbi’s Blessing….. May you be covered by the dust of your Rabbi!

3. Rabbi Jesus — How did he teach His Disciples (Sanctification)

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Armed and Dangerous
1 Peter 4:1-11

1Peter4:1-11 – “Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, …”

Main Point: It is our responsibility to _________________ _ the truth of Jesus Christ in what we say and how we live.

1. Purposed to suffer in the flesh – We must make _____________ choices being able to discern the greater good.

Matt. 26:41 – “Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into
temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

2. Purposed to live in the Spirit – Our behaviors and actions must be
_____________ of the Spirit.

1Peter 4:11 – “If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.”

3. Purposed to pray – We must ____________ our prayers with God’s purpose.

James 4 :3 – “You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong
motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.”

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.” Called to Serve!
Acts 6:1-7
Main Point:
God has created a plan of for the Body of Christ and we each have a part to play.

Diakonoi (deacon) = attendant, one who ministers through
___________________________ in a practical way.

IAC (CMA) – We have Deacons & Deaconesses who serve…

1. They were called to serve; we are . verses 1-4

I Peter 4:10-11

2. – full of the Spirit and wisdom, full of faith. vss. 3, 4

(Unsung heroes – Stephen & Philip only ones we read about chp

We are qualified by:
Live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Ephesians 4:1
*Where do I need to step up?

3. – Needs were met; the word of God spread; number of disciples increased (even some Jewish priests!). verse 7

Ephesians 4:11-16

What’s your part?! www.TeamMinistry.com

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.” The Good News!
Acts 5:12-42

Main Point:
The Good News (Gospel) of God brings us forgiveness, healing, deliverance, and the indwelling gift of the Spirit!

(1) What is the Good News (Gospel)? *verses 30-32*

*Signs & Wonders accompany the Gospel, not lead us! Mark 16:1

(2) The apostles were preaching the Gospel at great cost (chp.3; 5:18; 5:40 – arrested 2x & flogged). Are we sharing the Gospel? List those you can prayer for and look for an opp. to share

(3) How did God rescue them from persecution? *verses 34-39* God used Gamaliel, one of the Pharisees, to defend them! Even though they were flogged, they went rejoicing to bear suffering!

*He will enable you to stand strong in the face of persecution.

(4) How were the apostles able to be effective? *verse 32* – The power of the indwelling gift of the Holy Spirit!

*God gives the Spirit to those who obey the Gospel (believe on & receive Jesus Christ)! Have you received the gift of the Spirit?!

A message from the series “Luke.” Bring Your Friends
Luke 14:15-24
Main Point:
Jesus calls us to our lives in other people so that they can become His friends, come to His Banquet!

Isaiah 25:6-8

1. __________ you are at the Banquet! (Don’t make excuses!)
verses 17-20

*Verse 21 The Master became angry at their excuses!

2. Bring a ! Develop a relationship so that the person knows how much you care (they don’t care how much you know) verse 21
II Corinthians 5:20

2. Build a ! Pray! Then look for an opening to share how Jesus Christ has impacted your life (testimony). verse 23

I Peter 3:15

My Story:
a. My life before Jesus Christ… (sin, emptiness, addictions)
b. How I came to Jesus…
c. My life since Jesus Christ came in…

3. your friend across the bridge. Walk with your friend thru this process of God drawing them and their discovery.

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.”

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.” Do We Fear God?
Acts 3:1-16

Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

Main Point: If we will know and fear God then we will have understanding and wisdom in all of life!

‘Fear’ (phobos) = afraid, terror, dread – comes from the fact that He has the power to judge/discipline us. ‘Sovereign respect for God…makes us dread, above all things, to offend Him.’ Jesus… (Matthew 10:28)

1. Ananias & Sapphira conspired to test the LORD and to deceive the apostles to look generous/spiritual. verses 1-4

*They were not fearing God – the consequences from Him…

Hebrews 12:4-7

2. There were severe consequences for their conspiring & deception. verses 5-10

Psalm 119:137 “You are righteous LORD and your judgments are right.”

3. Great Fear of the LORD came upon all the believers. verse 11

*We must have proper respect and reverence for the LORD! Let us examine ourselves lest we come under judgment! I Cor 11:28

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.”

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.” Life in the Spirit
Acts 4:32-37
Main Point:
Let us long for the Spirit to work the ________________
through us in these ways:

1. The Spirit makes us ______ in heart & mind. verse 32

I Corinthians 12:12-13

2. The Spirit empowers us to to the reality of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus! verse 33

I Peter 3:15 “Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.

3. The Spirit enabled them to what they owned so that none were needy among them! verses 34-35

James 2:15-16

I John 3:17-18