Message #355,

"The Greater Gifts of God", Mark 10:17-31,

Sunday, December 23, 2018,

Related verses:

Matthew 1:23; 2:11; 19:20, 27

James 1:17

Luke 18:18, 23; 19:1-10

1 Timothy 1:8-11

1 John 3:4, 14; 4:20-21

Romans 3:19-20

Ephesians 2:4-10

Isaiah 57:15

Hebrews 9:14

John 4:10

1 Peter 4:10

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Message #354,

"That We Might Have Hope", 2 Chronicles 16,

Sunday, December 16, 2018,

Related verses:

Romans 15:4

Ezra 3; 5:3

Nehemiah 1-7

Ezekiel 8-11

2 Chronicles 7:14

1 Peter 4:17

Proverbs 3:11-12

Hebrews 12:1-11

Jeremiah 18:1-11, 12

2 Corinthians 7:8-12

Psalm 103:14

Exodus 20:5; 34:6-7

Deuteronomy 5:9-10

Psalm 4:4

Galatians 5:19-25; 6:1-5

2 Chronicles 15; 16:10

James 4:6

Acts 2:21

Mark 12:28-33

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Message 353,

“What does the depth of my relationship with God determine?”, Acts 21:15-36,

Sunday, December 09, 2018,

Related verses:

Romans 1:1-6; 2:11; 5:1-5; 7:21-25; 8:34-39; 15:25-27

Acts 20:22-24; 21:20-25, 27-36, 37-38; 23:11; 24:17

John 14:12-15; 17:20-21

Galatians 3:26-29

Ephesians 6:9

2 Corinthians 5:20

Philippians 3:7-14

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Message #352

“The Will of the Lord”

Acts 21:1-14

Sunday, December 02, 2018

Related verses:

Romans 12:2; 15:15-32

Acts 19:21; 20:22-23

Luke 9:18-20

Matthew 16:17

Hebrews 3:7-10

Psalm 91:14-16; 27:8; 119:168

Jeremiah 29:12-14

Isaiah 55:6-11

Philippians 3:8-15

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Message #351: “A Fellow Laborer’s Farewell Instructions” Part 2 - Acts 20:25-38

November 25, 2018

Last week we tackled the subject of how understanding what Paul would not be moved from can both encourage and instruct us to follow in his Christ-like example. This week we will study the Scriptures to understand why an eternal/biblical perspective of this life is essential for a true disciple of Christ to live and die well.

James 1:22 encouragement- In the church today it is not uncommon for us to profess belief in the Lord Jesus Christ and in His resurrection, while at the same time live as if there is no resurrection. In other words it’s possible to agree with the truth - but that truth have no effect on the way we think or how we make decisions on what we pursue. But we can find great encouragement and sound instruction by studying the life of the apostle Paul. Join us in this week’s study as we look to learn from and follow Paul’s example of an eternal/biblical perspective: one that effected everything from the way he lived among those whom he served alongside in Ephesus, down to where he would go by the leading of the Lord.

Related verses:

Hebrews 12:1-2

1 Corinthians 15:13-19

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Luke 12:15

1 Thessalonians 4, 5

2 Thessalonians 1

1 Corinthians 3

2 Corinthians 13:5

Message #350

"A Fellow Laborer's Farewell Instructions" Part 1 - Acts 20:25-38

Sunday, November 18 2018

Last week we tackled the subject of how understanding what Paul would

not be moved from can both encourage and instruct us to follow in his

Christ-like example. This week we will study the Scriptures to understand

why an eternal/biblical perspective of this life is essential for a true

disciple of Christ to live and die well.

James 1:22 encouragement- In the church today it is not uncommon for

us to profess belief in the Lord Jesus Christ and in His resurrection,

while at the same time live as if there is no resurrection. In other

words it's possible to agree with the truth - but that truth have no

effect on the way we think or how we make decisions on what we pursue.

But we can find great encouragement and sound instruction by studying

the life of the apostle Paul. Join us in this week's study as we

look to learn from and follow Paul's example of an eternal/biblical

perspective: one that effected everything from the way he lived among

those whom he served alongside in Ephesus, down to where he would go by

the leading of the Lord.

Related verses:

Hebrews 12:1-2

1 Corinthians 15:13-19

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Luke 12:15

1 Thessalonians 4, 5

2 Thessalonians 1

1 Corinthians 3

2 Corinthians 13:5

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Message #349

"Defining Move" - Acts 20:17-24

Sunday, November 11 2018

Last week we answered the question of is it such a battle to stay

alert as we walk with Jesus? This week we’ll consider what Paul

taught/modeled regarding not being moved by chains and tribulations.

The primary question we’ll answer is how does understanding what Paul

would not be moved from, both encourage and instruct us to follow his

Christ-like example?

James 1:22 encouragement- It’s often an unspoken expectation that

Christians (especially those we perceive as mature) should not be moved

or in any way shaken by difficult and painful trials. This creates

an unbiblical, and therefore unhealthy, attitude towards expressions

of grief or sadness in times of severe testing, loss, or suffering.

Ever think you were a second class Christian because everyone else around

you seems to breeze through tests and you’re struggling? Then join

us in this week’s study to find a word of encouragement and biblical

instruction in what the Bible says about being moved, and share this

teaching with a brother or sister in Christ who could be blessed by it!

Related verses:

Acts 19:1-6; 20:31

2 Corinthians 1:8

2 Corinthians 11

Matthew 13:21

John 16:33

Proverbs 25:28; 16:32

Galatians 5:22

2 Corinthians 2:4

Romans 12:15

Philippians 3:17-19

Luke 19:41

John 11:35

Isaiah 53:3

Philippians 1:4, 12, 13; 4:1, 11

1 Thessalonians 2:19; 1:6

Colossians 1:11, 23

Ephesians 1:3-2:7; 4:1

Romans 8:35-39

1 Corinthians 15:58

2 Corinthians 4:1,8,9,16-18

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Message #348

"Be Flexible, Be Alert" part two - Acts 20:7-16

Sunday, November 4 2018

Last week we began studying Acts 20 and addressed the question of why do

I need to be in flexible in following God's will? This week we'll zero

in on verses 7 - 16 and answer the question of why is it such a battle

to stay alert as we walk with Jesus?

James 1:22 encouragement- Those who have served the Lord in any capacity

learn quickly about the battles that accompany our service. Ministry is

often times attended with various forms of difficulty: It may be a sense

of loneliness and weariness (like Elijah); sometimes the willingness to

walk with and serve Jesus is present, and yet we find our flesh is weak

(like the disciples); other times the challenges come in the form of

people influencing us away from God, and let's not forget our own hearts

which can easily deceive us (like Sampson). You're invited to join us

in this week's study on how to remain alert in our walk with Jesus!

Related verses:

Acts 18:23; 20:22, 24; 28:14

Luke 9:28-35

Mark 14:32-42

1 Kings 19:2-14

Matthew 11:28-30

Ephesians 6:17-18

1 Corinthians 15:33-34

Judges 16:4-20

Romans 13:11-14

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Message #347

"Be Flexible, Be Alert" part one - Acts 20:1-16

Sunday, October 28 2018

Last week we finished Acts 19 and answered two questions: why our

relationship with Jesus is both private and public, and what should I

see as my life grows in Christlikeness? This week we're beginning Acts

chapter 20 and focusing our study on one question, "Why do I need to be

in flexible in following God's will?"

James 1:22 encouragement- There are times in our relationship with Jesus,

where in the process of doing His will we experience the unexpected:

change of plans, disappointments, opposition, adversity, even suffering

and loss. How should we respond? Are you frustrated with how your

plans to do God's will are getting delayed, redirected, interrupted, or

altered? Then join us in this week's study on God's purpose in teaching

us to be flexible in following His will!

Related verses:

Proverbs 16:9

Acts 19:21

Romans 15:25-28

Acts 20:2

2 Corinthians 8-9

1 Corinthians 16:1-7

1 Thessalonians 2:1-2

Acts 16:11-40

2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

1 Corinthians 16:8-9

2 Corinthians 1:3-11

2 Corinthians 11:22-28

James 4:13-15

Ephesians 3:20

Philippians 4:4-13

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Message #346

"If I Am Lifted Up" - Acts 19:22-41

Sunday, October 21 2018

Last week we studied Acts 19:21 using 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as a template

to study it in depth. Our focus was how to see God's will and His

timing in accomplishing His will, through the lens of His character.

This week we'll study to understand why our relationship with Jesus is

both private and public. We'll also tackle the question of what should

I see as my life grows in Christlikeness?

James 1:22 encouragement- Looking at the riot that occurs in Ephesus in

response to the lives Jesus changed, we can see how there can be very

different responses to the impact of the gospel in a community. Some are

deeply transformed by God's grace, so much so it changes what they invest

their time, talents, and treasures. Others see the radical changes as a

threat to their own way of life apart from God. Need encouragement to

grow in both your private and public worship of the Lord Jesu Christ,

while developing biblical expectations to how people will respond? Then

join us as we continue our study in Acts!

Related verses:

John 12:32

Isaiah 64:6

Romans 4

Galatians 2:16

Ephesians 2:8-10

2 Timothy 1:9

Titus 3:5

Acts 19:18-20

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Ecclesiastes 12:11

Matthew 5:14-16

Daniel 5:11-12; 6:10; 9:3-6, 20-22

Matthew 5:6

Philippians 3:18-21

John 6:33, 51

1 Peter 2:2

Hebrews 5:12-14

2 Corinthians 2:14-17

John 12:12-19, 23-26, 32-33

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