Rev. Brad Franklin talks about worry and what God says about that. 

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Sermon Notes: 

1 Samuel 17:45-47
1 John 4:4-6
Psalm 23

Rev. Dave Fortuna talks about what we think heaven will be like, what scripture promises and about what we can know.  What makes heaven a fantastic place to dwell? What has God prepared for us?

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Pastor Brad Franklin leads through Tim LaHaye's "How to Study the Bible for Yourself" so that you can study the word completely in three years.

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Pastor Brad Franklin leads through Tim LaHaye's "How to Study the Bible for Yourself" so that you can study the word completely in three years.

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https://youtu.be/WgyXQcXyU8E

Rev. Brad Franklin talks about the gift of sex: the biblical view and the world view, and the difference between the two.   

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Sermon Notes: 

Genesis 2: 24

24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. 

1 Corinthians 6:20

20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. 

Sex has become an idol, a commodity. 

Genesis 1:28

28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” 

Matthew 19:5

5 and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? 

Sexual purity begins in the mind, not the body.

Proverbs 23:7

 “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he” 

Matthew 15:19-20 

“For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality” 

Proverbs 4:23

“Above all else, guard your heart mind, inner being, for it is the wellspring of life. “ 

Ecclesiastes 4:12

"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."  

Billy Graham said, “ To the desperate soul, fully aware of all of his or her sin and failure, there comes the joyful assurance. I thank God through - Jesus Christ our Lord! There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 7:25-8:1)

Rev. Brad Franklin talks about trials in marriages and relationships.  

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Sermon Notes:

James 1:24 

We evaluate trials in the light of what God says in his word that he is doing for us-this is key! 

He has given his only Son for us (John 3:16). 

He is with us, strengthens us, helps us, and upholds us (Isaiah 41:10). 

He is good, and his steadfast love endures forever (1 Chronicles 16:34). 

He forgives us, heals us, crowns us, satisfies us, and renews us (Psalm 103:2-5). 

He rejoices over us, quiets us, and exults over us (Zephaniah 3:17).

3 Principles to Be Complete in Marriage Lacking Nothing:

1.     Your character qualities matter

2.     Biblical instruction going to the word of God as your spiritual foundation will guarantee that you will never be in lack in your marriage and relationships.

3.     Where God directs you as couples, he will provide.

Pastor Brad Franklin leads through Tim LaHaye's "How to Study the Bible for Yourself" so that you can study the word completely in three years. 

Rev. Brad Franklin talks marriage and family being for the glory of God.  

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Sermon Notes: 

Genesis 1:27
Revelation 21:1-3
Proverbs 4:23
Matthew 5:8 

How to Build a Strong Marriage 

 1. Think biblically about marriage.

 -The ultimate purpose of marriage is giving God the glory. God is most glorified when the covenant is honored. 

-When God is not glorified in a relationship, the focus shifts. It becomes the shift to “My needs, my happiness and my glory.”  The focus becomes self. 

-Anytime we are glorifying self, that is not biblical. 

-Challenge: The next time you are tempted to make a self-serving or self-glorifying decision without having a conversation with your spouse, ask yourself if you are glorifying God or self?

2. One of the greatest threats of any marriage is losing a teachable heart.

-When was the last time you asked your spouse to forgive you for something you were clearly in the wrong about?

- We are losing apologies.

3. Purity

-Are you pure? Are your thoughts pure? Is your heart pure? Is your communication with your spouse pure?

-These answers affect all aspects of your marriage.

-If you ever need time to come and talk to the pastor, to just have a pastoral ear, you and your spouse know that I have an open door policy. It is a safe place to share where you pastor will listen and pray for you. It remains confidential. 

-All couples can benefit from a recommitment.

Rev. Brad Franklin talks about a way forward through doubts and fears. 

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Sermon Notes: 

Vision 

Do you have a vision for your life? 
For how you live and abide in God’s will? 

A vision is having a goal in mind for the church, home, life. It is having a Godly goal in mind and a direction in how to meet that goal.  

Benefits to having a Godly Vision: 

·       Encourages unity
·       Creates a good spiritual energy
·       Provides purpose
·       Enhances leadership
·       Promotes excellence
·       Sustain ministry
·       Creates confidence 

Habakkuk 2:2

·       Write down the vision
·       Make it plain so that others will understand it
·       To be shared with other individuals
·       Motivates others to become involved
·       To be acted on or implemented 

Habakkuk 2:3

·       For a specific time in the future
·       Trust and wait for it
·       It is not to be discarded because it will grow and blossom.  

If God offers a vision, he will also offer provision, a way forward.  

Psalm 37:5
Proverbs 16:3

Rev. Brad Franklin talks about humility.

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Sermon Notes: 

Be humble or you’ll stumble. -Bumper sticker for today 

James 1:19  

Sin will always make you stumble.  

It’s time to answer the question! 

Are you a Stumbling in your sin?
Are you a stumbling block to others?
Is your heart right with God?
Are you giving 110% to the Lord?
Are you serving the Lord only when it is convenient to you?
Are you faithful to God?

Romans 14:13 KJV

Let us not therefore judge one another anymore: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way. 

The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping is the way you use them.