2021 Steak N Study Teaching for men.

Guest pastor Bryan Saylor speaks about Psalm 107 and how it tells four stories of God's great love for us.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

* Sing about God's Love

* Tell someone about Jesus and what he's done for you

* If you don't know Jesus, cry out to Him!

(Then call the church and we'll be happy to talk to you more!)

This is the final teaching from our series.

Do you understand what Salvation really means? Pastor Jim tells it like it is! God has made Salvation possible, not through our efforts because our good is incapable of saving us, but rather it is through trust in Christ that we are saved!

Praise the Lord! Praise starts within us. Praise Him in song and dance and with many instruments!

ACTION ITEM: Find a way to Praise the Lord today and share it with others!

REFERENCED VERSES:

Psalms 19:14

Joshua 1:8

Psalms 20:7

Jeremiah 17:5-8

Proverbs 28:26; Proverbs 3:5-6

2 Thessalonians 3:1

1 Samuel 3:1

Paul prayed for the Ephesian believers:

1) to know the hope of their (OUR) calling.

2) for the Glory of their (HIS) inheritance in Christ.

3) to know the Greatness of His Power toward/for them (US).

ACTION ITEMS:

* How can you pray for these things in your life?

* Do you know your calling?

* How can you better experience God's Power in your life?

Jim presents a "medley" of psalms that are brief and have great application for our lives.

ACTIONS ITEMS:

* How will focusing on Jesus change your perspective on the challenges you are facing?

* What are some practical ways you can bring Jesus into focus this week?

SUPPORTING VERSES

- Isaiah 5:20

- Isaiah 5:24b “... Because they have rejected the law of the LORD of hosts,

And despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.”

- Exodus 13:17-18

- Exodus 19:3-6

- 2Kings 19:14

- Hebrews 2:8-9

- 2 Corinthians 4:18

Paul's letter from prison to the "saints". Hey! He's talking to US!

TEACHING POINTS

* Point 1 - Do what we were called to do

* Point 2 - Give attention to how the Spirit is leading

* Point 3 - Look for open doors to minister to others

* Point 4 - Don’t be discouraged by opposition

* Point 5 - Know your real citizenship

ACTION ITEMS

1) Jehoshaphat was careful to fight the battle in prayer. Increase your time of prayer for the spiritual battle we are all engaged in

2) Look for an opportunity this week to share Christ with someone. Be sure to tell someone else about your experience

REFERENCE VERSES

Acts 16

2Chronicles 20:12

The church in Ephesus was filled with the Spirit, emphasized the Word of God, and allowed God to make changes in their lives! But there were those who were against the church and created problems for the church. Jim explains how Paul warned the leaders to watch out for these problems.

ACTION ITEM:

* Make a commitment to start each day by spending time reading the Bible and asking Jesus for direction in your day

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Acts 20:27, Acts 20:29-30, Acts 20:31

John 15:13, Mark 12:29-30

1 John 4:19, 1 John 4:10

Jeremiah 2:1-3

Part 1 - God is Eternal

Hebrews 13.8

Genesis 1:1

John 1:3

Colossians 1:15

Hebrews 4:12-13

Part 2 - Man is Temporal

Daniel 5:26-28; 30

Part 3 - Man can find refuge in the eternal God

2Peter 3:9-10

Revelation 8:4-5