Central Baptist Kannapolis, NC

Romans 13:11-14

I. Wake Up Because We Know the Time

A. We are Living in the Last Days vs.11

B. We are Looking for the Lord's Return vs. 11

II. Clean Up

A. Believers are to Cast off Darkness vs.12

B. Believers are to Walk in the Light vs. 13

III. Dress Up

A. Put on the Armor of Light vs. 12b

B. Put on the Lord Jesus Christ vs. 14

I Kings 18:17-24

I. The Wicked

A. King Ahab I Kings 16:30-33

B. Queen Jezebel vs 18:4

C. Prophets of Baal vs 18:9

II. The Wavering vs 18:21

A. Obadiah: A fearful servant vs 18:3

B. A faltering nation 18:21

III. The Winners

A. A Faithful leader

1. Elijah was faithful in obedience I Kings 17:1-5
2. Elijah was faithful to Preach Truth vs 18:17-18
3. Faithful to unify vs 18:30-31
4. Faithful to give God the glory vs 18:36-37

B. The Faithful Lord vs 18:38-30

Ephesians 6:10-18

(last week)

I. We have a powerful adversary I Peter 5:8

A. Satan and his wiles

B. Spiritual Wickedness

(Today)

II. We have the provision of Armor

A. Belt of Truth vs 14a

B. Breastplate of Righteousness 14b

C. Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel

of peace vs 15

D. Shield of Faith vs 16

E. Helmet of Salvation vs 17a

F. Sword of the Spirit - Word of God vs 17b

G. Prayer vs 18

"Prayer should not be an afterthought, it is our primary source of strength."

Ephesians 6:10-18

I. We have a powerful adversary I Peter 5:8

A. Satan and his wiles

B. Spiritual wickedness

II. We have a provision of armor 6:11 (Next episode)

Luke 15:11-24

I. The Rebellion of the son.

A. The son's decision

B. The son's dilemma

II. the Repentance of the son

A. The son's realization

B. the son's response

III. The Restoration of the son

A. The father's concern

B. The father's compassion

C. The father's celebration

II Timothy 3:16

I. God's Word is provided by Inspiration vs 16

A. God's Word is Absolute Truth

B. God's Word is Absolutely Complete

II. God's Word is Provided for our Instruction

A. For Doctrine

B. For Reproof

C. For Correction

D. For Instruction in Righteousness

II Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Matthew 7:7-11

I. The Prayer of a Child

Ask, Seek, Knock (ASK)

A. Why should we pray?

1. Prayer is mandated by Jesus
2. Prayer was modeled by Jesus

B. What should we pray for?

1. A prayer for salvation
2. A prayer for sanctification

II. The Promise of the Father

A. The depravity of our human father

B. The dependability of our heavenly Father

Matthew 6:25-33

I. We need a proper Perspective of Possessions

II. There are Prohibitions to Practice.

A. You are Valued vs 26

B. Worry is vanity for God's Children vs. 27

III. Our Priorities must be Purposeful vs. 33

A. Seek God's Kingdom

B. Seek God's Righteousness

IV. We have a Promise of our Provision

A. The Provision of our needs

B. The Provision of our Next (Psalm 37:23-24)

Exodus 2-:12, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 5 & 6

I. Biblical Responsibility of Children

A. Honor Your Parents Eph. 6:2-3

B. Obey Your Parents

C. Respect Your Parents

II. Biblical Responsibility of Parents

A. Love our Children

B. Lead our Children Prov. 22:6, Joshua 24:15

III. Biblical Responsibility of the Church

Hebrews 6:17-20

An Anchor in the Storm

1. God knows what we are dealing with.
2. God has the power to help us.
3. God loves you and will help you because He loves you.

"In Times Like These We Need a Savior"