The Danger of Being Critical and Judgmental - Matthew 7-1-6 -Digging Deeper---How do we want others - especially God to treat us---How is the person in vv3-5 being hypocritical---Should Christians ever point out wrong- When and How---When should a Christian -shake the dust of their feet- with regard to someone- What should be the Christian's attitude toward that person when that happens--Other Passages to Consider- -2 Sam 12-1-9- Matt 6-14-15- 10-14- 18-15-17- Acts 13-46- 18-6- Rom 14-10-13- Jam 2-13- 4-11-12- 5-9.

Disciples of Jesus Must Not Worry - Matthew 6-25-34-Sermon Notes--1-----------of God your Father.-2-----------of God your Father.-Digging Deeper--What is worry- How does it differ from proper concern, planning, and provision--Why is worry a sin- What is at the root of worry--What does Jesus tell us to do rather than worry- What other ways does the Bible teach us to overcome worry--Other Passages to Consider- -Gen 1-26-27- Lam 3-22-24- Matt 13-22- Rom 8-31-39- 2 Cor 11-28- Gal 4-19- Phil 4-4-9- 1 Tim 5-8- Heb 13-5- Jam 4-13-15- 1 Pet 5-7

The Treasure of Your Heart - Matthew 6-19-24-Sermon Notes--Command - vv19-20-Condition - v21-Crucial - vv22-24-Digging Deeper---What do I prize dearly- What am I passionate about- What do I pour resources - concern into---What should be the Christian's view of money - possessions---How can we guard our hearts from treasuring the things of this world---If Jesus is my greatest treasure, what needs to change in my life--Other Passages to Consider- -Ps 49-16-17- 73-25-26- Pr 4-23- 23-4-5- Matt 19-16-30- Phil 3-7-14- 1 Tim 6-17-19- Jam 4-4-8- 1 Jn 2-15-17

The Supremacy and Centrality of Christ - Colossians 1-15-20-Sermon Notes--1- As seen in Creation - vv15-17-2- As seen in New Creation -salvation- - vv18-20 -Digging Deeper---How does this passage show that Jesus is sovereign over all---What is God doing now through Christ- How does Jesus accomplish this---In what ways can we keep Christ central at AGC---How should the truth that I am made and saved for Christ's glory affect my life--Other Passages to Consider- -Ps 89-27- Hab 2-14- John 1-1-3,14-18- 1 Cor 8-6- 2 Cor 4-4- Eph 1-9-10,20-23- Heb 1-1-4

Daily Dependence on our Father - Matthew 6-11-15-Sermon Notes--1- -Give us this day our daily bread- - -2- -Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors- - -3- -Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil- - -Digging Deeper---Why did God command the Israelites in the wilderness to only gather a day's worth of manna---How does prayer demonstrate dependence upon God---Why is it important for Christians to daily confess - repent of sins---How does Satan attack believers- Given that reality, what does God call us to do--Other Passages to Consider- -Deut 8-3- Matt 18-23-35- John 13-10- Rom 8-31-35- Eph 6-10-18- 1 Cor 10-13- Col 2-13-15- James 1-13-14- 1 Peter 5-6-11- 1 John 1-5-10.

Priority in Prayer - Matthew 6-9-10-Sermon Notes--1- God's glory - -Hallowed by your name--2- God's reign - -Your kingdom come--3- God's will - -Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven--Digging Deeper---What tends to be the focus of your prayers- What is Jesus showing should be our priority---What is the Kingdom of God- Explain how the Kingdom of God is already present, but not yet completed.--How does God reveal His will- If we are going to pray, -Your will be done-, what commitment-s- do we need to make with regard to the Bible---How can we cultivate a God-centered focus in our lives--Other Passages to Consider- Ps 30-4- 97-12- 103-1- 111-9- Ezek 20-8-9- 36-20-23- Matt 7-21- 12-50- 1 Pet 3-15- Col 3-1-4- Titus 2-11-14.

Praying to God our Father - Matthew 6-7-9-Digging Deeper---Are we all children of God- How does one become a child of God---What blessings are ours because God is our Father- Praise God for his grace---How does God being our Father encourage us to pray---How does God being our Father encourage us after we pray--Other Passages to Consider- 1 Kings 18-24-39- Matt 6-25-33- John 1-9-13- Rom 8-14-17- Gal 4-4-7- Eph 1-3-6- Heb 10-19-22- 1 John 3-1.

Seeking God Through His Word - Psalm 119-1-16-Sermon Notes--1- The Blessing of Knowing - Obeying God-2- The Factors of Knowing - Obeying God-Digging Deeper---How has God made Himself known- How can we grow to know God better---Since salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, why is obedience to God important---Describe the connection between desire and effort. Give an example of something you wanted and worked hard to accomplish.--What steps can you take to seek God through His Word--Other Passages to Consider- -Ps 19- 27-8- John 1-14,18- 6-68-69- 17-17- Phil 2-12-13- 2 Thess 1-11-12- 2 Tim 3-16-17- 1 Pet 2-2- 1 John 1-5-10.

Worth Waiting For - Luke 2-22-38-Digging Deeper---What similarities do you see between Simeon and Anna---What did Simeon declare about Jesus---What does it look like for a believer to be waiting for the second coming of Christ---What about Jesus is worth waiting for--Other Passages to Consider- -Ps 130- Rom 8-18-30- 1 Thess 1-9-10- Titus 2-11-14- Heb 9-27-28- 1 Pet 1-8-9- 2 Pet 3-11-14- Jude 20-21.

Precious Gift of Peace - Luke 2-8-14-Sermon Notes--1- What you have been given --2- Why it could be given --3- Why it was given to you --Digging Deeper---By nature, why do we need peace with God---How does Jesus Christ make peace between sinners and God- How should this peace affect our lives---Why do you have faith in Christ while others don't- What is your response to such grace--Other Passages to Consider- -Isa 9-6- John 6-35-40,44,65- Acts 16-14- Rom 1-18- 5-1-10- Phil 1-29- Eph 2-4-9- Col 1-19-23.