Confident in the Power of God - Matthew 22-15-33---Notes--Recognize the power of God to-------------------Digging Deeper--In what ways does this text point us to the power of God--Why does 1 Corinthians 1-24 call Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God--How can confidence in the power of God affect your daily life---Other Passages to Consider--Gen 1-26- Ex 3-6- Job 19-25-26- Dan 12-2- Mk 10-27- Rom 13-1-7- 1 Cor 1-18-25- 1 Pet 2-13-17.

God's Banquet- Matthew 22-1-14---Notes----------------------------Digging Deeper--What does the banquet represent---Why do many people today reject the invitation to be saved-- For those who respond, how are they able to do that----Other Passages--Ps 34-8- Isa 55-1-3- Matt 11-28-30- John 1-12-13- 1 Cor 1-26-31- Eph 1-3-6- Rev 19-6-9- 22-17.

Call to worship - Colossians 3-1-4--Scripture Reading - Luke 23-44-24-12--Sermon - Raised with Christ - Romans 6-1-14--1- ------------- the new life you have in Christ.--United in Christ's Death and Resurrection---- I am ------------ no longer --------------.-- --- I am --------------- and ----------- to God.-- -- --2- -------- the new life you have in Christ.-- --- --------- yourself dead to sin and alive to God.-- --- Use your body to -----------------.-- -- ---How does conversion change a person's relationship to sin and God- ---What does it mean to be dead to sin----What should a Christian do when tempted to sin----This past week, how did you use your body to sin- How could you instead use it to serve God---Other passages to consider- Ps 19-14- Jn 8-31-34- Rom 12-1-2- 2 Cor 5-17- Eph 1-15-23- 2-1-6- Col 3-1-3- Titus 3-3.

The Forgotten Gospel Grace of Humility - Isaiah 66-1-2 - Pastor Robert Needham

Call to worship - 1 Peter 2-4-9--Scripture Reading - Acts 4-1-12--Sermon - Jesus is the Only Way to God - Matthew 21-23-46-----How is John the Baptist's authority and message connected to Jesus's----Who were the people of God before Christ came- After Christ's death - resurrection, how does one become part of the people of God----How did Christ's rejection become His ultimate victory---Other passages to consider- Ps 118-22-24- Isa 5-1-7- Mt 3-1-4- 11-7-19- Acts 4-11- Eph 2-19-22- Heb 1-1-2- 1 Pet 2-4-5.

Jesus Enters Jerusalem-Matthew 21-1-22--Notes--1- The arrival of the promised King who ----------------- - vv1-11.-- --2- Replacement of the old temple with the ----------------- - vv12-17.-- --3----------------- on the nation of Israel - vv18-22.-- --Digging Deeper--Why did Jesus intentionally ride into Jerusalem on a colt of a donkey--What is the purpose of a temple- Why was the temple significant to the nation of Israel- -What kind of fruit is Christ seeking from His people today- How can that fruit be borne in your life---Other passages to consider--Ps 118-26- Isa 56-7- Jer 7-11- 8-13- 24-4-9- Zech 9-9- Mt 24- Jn 2-19- Eph 2-19-22- 1 Pet 2-4-5.

The Greatness of Christ's Sacrifice --Matthew 20-17-34--Notes-- -- -- -- -- --Digging Deeper--What cup was Jesus about to drink--What did Christ's death accomplish- How should we respond to Christ's sacrifice--How are the values of Christ's Kingdom different from the world's values-- --Other passages to consider--Isa 51-17- 53-3-7- Jer 25-15- Matt 18-4- 26-38-46- Jn 10-17-18- 2 Cor 4-6- Ph 2-1-8- Col 1-13-14.

Sermon - God's Sovereign Grace - Matthew 20-1-16-- -- -- ---What does the parable teach about the master of the house -God-----What is the definition of sovereign grace- Why should God's grace humble us----Why do many Christians react negatively to the doctrines of election and regeneration----Other passages to consider- -Deut 24-14-15- Luke 15-20-32- Rom 9-10-18- 2 Cor 8-9- Eph 1-3-6- 1 Tim 1-14-17- Jam 4-6.

Who Will Be Saved-- Matthew 19-13-30-- --Notes-1- To be saved you must--- a. Come to Christ in - vv13-15.-- -- b. Follow Christ in - vv16-24.-- -- --2- Salvation is completely - vv25-26.-- -- --3- Following Christ will - vv27-30.-- --Digging Deeper---What kind of heart attitude is necessary for one to be saved- ---What was Jesus exposing to the rich young man- What does this teach us about what it means to follow Christ----Who or what has first place in your life----How does this text encourage Christians that it is worth the cost of following Jesus---Other passages to consider--Ex 20-1-17- Mt 5-3- 6-24- 16-24-26- 18-1-3- Jn 3-3-8- Eph 2-1-9- Phil 3-4-9.

Marriage and Divorce - Matthew 19-1-12-Call to worship- Psalm 108-1-4-Scripture Reading- Genesis 2-18-25 --Notes- -- -- -- -- --Digging Deeper---What is God's design for marriage- How is divorce contrary to this design----What is incorrect about the Pharisees' second question -see v7-----How can marriage glorify God- How is singleness an opportunity to bring glory to God---Other passages to consider--Gen 1-27- 2-18-25- Deut 24-1-4- Mal 2-16- Matt 5-31-32- 1 Cor 6-9-11- 7-6-16- Eph 5-22-33.