Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: The power of forgiveness in everyday life.Hymns & Songs:`Hosanna, Loud Hosanna`The Easter Song (Anne Herring)`Were You There`When I Survey the Wondrous Cross`Who Is This King of Glory? (William Mathias)`Lead On, O King EternalSermon Notes:Jesus' Triumphal Entry was Pivotal for Our Forgiveness The conquering power of humbleness The parable of "grace gone sour" We Must Forgive to Redeem Our Past Justice is where offenders pay for their sin Forgiveness is where the offended willingly pays for the sin We Must Forgive to Embrace Our Future The only way to win the final freedom is to forgive We Must Forgive to Liberate Our Present The triumphal ride into Jerusalem becomes the procession to the cross

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Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: The power of forgiveness in everyday life.

Hymns & Songs:

`Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

`The Easter Song (Anne Herring)

`Were You There

`When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

`Who Is This King of Glory? (William Mathias)

`Lead On, O King Eternal

Sermon Notes:

Jesus' Triumphal Entry was Pivotal for Our Forgiveness

The conquering power of humbleness

The parable of "grace gone sour"

We Must Forgive to Redeem Our Past

Justice is where offenders pay for their sin

Forgiveness is where the offended willingly pays for the sin

We Must Forgive to Embrace Our Future

The only way to win the final freedom is to forgive

We Must Forgive to Liberate Our Present

The triumphal ride into Jerusalem becomes the procession to the cross

Christ's Return: What happens to the Church in the last act? When does Christ return for His bride?Hymns & Songs:`Soon and Very Soon`The Solid Rock`I'll Fly AwaySermon Notes:What happens to the church in the last act? The church goes through a time of testing and purifying through trials. (I Peter 1:6-9, Matthew 24:15-28, Revelation 13:7-10, etc.) The church is victorious in conquering through sacrificial faith. (Revelation 7:13-17) When does Christ return for His bride? Some Old Testament Imagery for the Kingdom Coming: Daniel 7 'Four Beasts (Babylonian, Medes, Greece, Rome') Daniel's 70 Weeks (9:24) Ezekiel's Gog and Magog of 38 Some New Testament Imagery for Jesus' Return: The Parousia or 'going out to meet' the coming King. (I Thessalonians 4:13) The 'thief in the night' (Matthew 24:32-44) The 'blessed hope' (Titus 2:11-14) The 'appearing' (I John 2:28) Since we cannot know the chronological time, can we know the sequential time? Is it before the millennium, or after, or is there even an actual 1,000 period? (Revelation 20) What about the 'great tribulation'? Do we get taken before it (Pretribulation), in the middle, or after' Is Revelation 3:10 'the keeping' (tereo ek) keeping 'through' or from' - John 17:15 is tereo ek and seems to mean 'through' trials What does it mean to us? Keep encouraged and confident in God's Sovereignty. God's in control! Keep pure and filled with the fruit of the Spirit as we prepare for that Day. Keep at the task at hand. Love those around and 'dance until dawn!'

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Christ's Return: What happens to the Church in the last act? When does Christ return for His bride?Hymns & Songs:`Soon and Very Soon`The Solid Rock`I'll Fly AwaySermon Notes:What happens to the church in the last act? The church goes through a time of testing and purifying through trials. (I Peter 1:6-9, Matthew 24:15-28, Revelation 13:7-10, etc.) The church is victorious in conquering through sacrificial faith. (Revelation 7:13-17) When does Christ return for His bride? Some Old Testament Imagery for the Kingdom Coming: Daniel 7 'Four Beasts (Babylonian, Medes, Greece, Rome') Daniel's 70 Weeks (9:24) Ezekiel's Gog and Magog of 38 Some New Testament Imagery for Jesus' Return: The Parousia or 'going out to meet' the coming King. (I Thessalonians 4:13) The 'thief in the night' (Matthew 24:32-44) The 'blessed hope' (Titus 2:11-14) The 'appearing' (I John 2:28) Since we cannot know the chronological time, can we know the sequential time? Is it before the millennium, or after, or is there even an actual 1,000 period? (Revelation 20) What about the 'great tribulation'? Do we get taken before it (Pretribulation), in the middle, or after' Is Revelation 3:10 'the keeping' (tereo ek) keeping 'through' or from' - John 17:15 is tereo ek and seems to mean 'through' trials What does it mean to us? Keep encouraged and confident in God's Sovereignty. God's in control! Keep pure and filled with the fruit of the Spirit as we prepare for that Day. Keep at the task at hand. Love those around and 'dance until dawn!'

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Parable of the Banquet: How do we share our faith with unbelieving friends and family?Hymns & Songs:`I Will Greatly Rejoice`Lift High the Cross`Liquid`Jesus Shall ReignSermon Notes:Jesus' perspective of the Kingdom: 'Now a King gave a banquet...' Many are called, a few are chosen. Why Some People Refuse the Invitation Good things that got in the way of the best. It's a question of the heart, not the event. The mystery of the 'call.' Why God Refuses Some People No one comes on their own worthiness. The dignity God gives of letting people choose to refuse. Loving Those Closest to Us Our job is simply to invite. It's up to them and God how they respond. The three start-up questions for the invitation Do you have spiritual beliefs? What do you think of the person of Jesus? Would you want to know if you were wrong?

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Parable of the Banquet: How do we share our faith with unbelieving friends and family?

Hymns & Songs:

`I Will Greatly Rejoice

`Lift High the Cross

`Liquid

`Jesus Shall Reign

Sermon Notes:

Jesus' perspective of the Kingdom: 'Now a King gave a banquet...' Many are called, a few are chosen.

Why Some People Refuse the Invitation

Good things that got in the way of the best.

It's a question of the heart, not the event. The mystery of the 'call.'

Why God Refuses Some People

No one comes on their own worthiness.

The dignity God gives of letting people choose to refuse.

Loving Those Closest to Us

Our job is simply to invite. It's up to them and God how they respond.

The three start-up questions for the invitation

Do you have spiritual beliefs?

What do you think of the person of Jesus?

Would you want to know if you were wrong?

Parable of the Mustard Seed: The power of small faith to transform.Hymns & Songs:`How Great Thou Art`My God Is So High (Moses Hogan)`This Is My Father's World

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Parable of the Mustard Seed: The power of small faith to transform.

Hymns & Songs:

`How Great Thou Art

`My God Is So High (Moses Hogan)

`This Is My Father's World

The Churches: Lessons from the Seven Churches of RevelationSermon Notes:Quick Overview:Theories:To 7 Specific Churches To 7 Ages of the ChurchTo Every ChurchLife phase of a congregationSomething for allStructure of the 7 Letters: 1. Address2. Titles of Jesus (from Ch. 1:12-20)3. Commendation4. Rebuke5. Counsel6. PromiseOverview:To 3 both commendation & rebukeTo 2 only commendationTo 2 only rebukeEphesus: (Apostolic Church)Commendation-Patient EnduranceCannot tolerate evil nor falsehoodEnduring patientlyRebuke-Abandoned first loveCounsel-RememberRepentDo the works you did at firstSmyrna: (Persecuted Church: Diocletian to Constantine)Commendation-Affliction & povertySlanderedRebuke-None!Counsel-Do not fearBeware the devilBe faithful until deathPergamum: (Church under Imperial favor: Constantine)Commendation-Holding fast to My nameDid not deny faith in MeRebuke-Some hold to false teaching:Fornication/sexual sinIdolatryCounsel-Repent!Thyatira: (Papal Church: Dark Ages)Commendation-Love, faith, service & patient enduranceLast works greater than firstRebuke-You tolerate Jezebel:FornicationIdolatrySpiritual AdulteryCounsel-RepentHold fast to what you have until I comeSardis: (Reformation Church: 16th & 17th Centuries)Commendation-None!Rebuke-A name of being aliveBut you're Dead!Counsel-Wake Up!Strengthen what remains & is about to dieRemember what you've received & heardObey it!RepentPhiladelphia: (Missionary Church: Puritan Movement)Commendation-Kept My word & not denied My namePatient enduranceRebuke-None!Counsel-Hold fast to what you haveLaodicea: (Rejected Church: The final apostasy)Commendation-None!Rebuke-Neither cold or hot Lukewarm!Spiritual ArroganceMy Own Story Counsel-Let God Prosper, clothe & heal youBe earnestRepentListen & let Christ inLessons from the Seven Churches:1. God Consistently Honors-Endurance / patience / perseveranceAffliction borne for His Names' sakeDemonstration of Love 7 ServiceGrowth2. God Consistently Rebukes-Falling BackSexual sinIdolatryLifeless faithSpiritual arrogance3. God Consistently Offers the Path Back-RepentRememberReturnObeyHold onFear not

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The Churches: Lessons from the Seven Churches of Revelation

Sermon Notes:

Quick Overview:

Theories:

To 7 Specific Churches

To 7 Ages of the Church

To Every Church

Life phase of a congregation

Something for all

Structure of the 7 Letters:

1. Address

2. Titles of Jesus (from Ch. 1:12-20)

3. Commendation

4. Rebuke

5. Counsel

6. Promise

Overview:

To 3 both commendation & rebuke

To 2 only commendation

To 2 only rebuke

Ephesus: (Apostolic Church)

Commendation-

Patient Endurance

Cannot tolerate evil nor falsehood

Enduring patiently

Rebuke-

Abandoned first love

Counsel-

Remember

Repent

Do the works you did at first

Smyrna: (Persecuted Church: Diocletian to Constantine)

Commendation-

Affliction & poverty

Slandered

Rebuke-

None!

Counsel-

Do not fear

Beware the devil

Be faithful until death

Pergamum: (Church under Imperial favor: Constantine)

Commendation-

Holding fast to My name

Did not deny faith in Me

Rebuke-

Some hold to false teaching:

Fornication/sexual sin

Idolatry

Counsel-

Repent!

Thyatira: (Papal Church: Dark Ages)

Commendation-

Love, faith, service & patient endurance

Last works greater than first

Rebuke-

You tolerate Jezebel:

Fornication

Idolatry

Spiritual Adultery

Counsel-

Repent

Hold fast to what you have until I come

Sardis: (Reformation Church: 16th & 17th Centuries)

Commendation-

None!

Rebuke-

A name of being alive

But you're Dead!

Counsel-

Wake Up!

Strengthen what remains & is about to die

Remember what you've received & heard

Obey it!

Repent

Philadelphia: (Missionary Church: Puritan Movement)

Commendation-

Kept My word & not denied My name

Patient endurance

Rebuke-

None!

Counsel-

Hold fast to what you have

Laodicea: (Rejected Church: The final apostasy)

Commendation-

None!

Rebuke-

Neither cold or hot Lukewarm!

Spiritual Arrogance

My Own Story

Counsel-

Let God Prosper, clothe & heal you

Be earnest

Repent

Listen & let Christ in

Lessons from the Seven Churches:

1. God Consistently Honors-

Endurance / patience / perseverance

Affliction borne for His Names' sake

Demonstration of Love 7 Service

Growth

2. God Consistently Rebukes-

Falling Back

Sexual sin

Idolatry

Lifeless faith

Spiritual arrogance

3. God Consistently Offers the Path Back-

Repent

Remember

Return

Obey

Hold on

Fear not