Is the Bible Reliable? 2 Peter 1:16-21 episodes:

• July 31, 20181 Timothy 1:18-20, Serving in Ministry

  1. Ministry is a sacred trust to be __________.

  2. Ministry is people building into the lives of _________ who build into

  the lives of ___________.

  3. Ministry is in accordance with _________ ______.

  4. Ministry is a long fight, not a short __________.

  5. Ministry is more dependent on personal ____________ than on

  polished _____________.

  6. Ministry has ______________.

  7. Ministry involves unpleasant _________ at times.

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• July 22, 2018Jude 17-23, Secure in The Father, Pt. 1

  Jude: Jesus guards you, so let’s guard him!

  Outline:

  #1. Be Secure in “the Faith” (Jude 1-4) “Know So” Faith

  #2. Be Secure in “the Future” (Jude 5-16) “Already Not Yet” Future

  #3. Be Secure in “the Father” (Jude 17-25) “Good, Good” Father

  Secure in “the Father,” Part 1 (Jude 17-23)

  #1. Remember what I’ve already said (vv. 17–19) …__________________ Christians

  Expect people pushing false teachings. It should come as no ____________________.

  #2. Control what you can control… “YOU!” (vv. 20–21) …___________________ Christians

  Exercise yourself with activity that…

  • Steels your _________________________ (faith, v. 20a)

  • Steers your _________________________ (hope, v. 20b, 21b)

  • Stirs your __________________________ (love, v. 21a)

  #3. Meet people where they are at (vv. 22–23) …_________________________ Christians

  Exercise discernment to help…

  • Those ______________________________ (v. 22)

  • Those in the _________________________ (v. 23a)

  • Those to be __________________________ (v. 23b)

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• July 15, 20182 Chronicles 35:20-27, God Meddler

  Are you a God meddler?

  You might be a God meddler if you:

  1. Disregard the Word of the Lord, 35:20-21

  2. Persist in having your own way, 35:22a

  3. Expect previous blessing to exempt you from present obedience, 35:22b-27

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• July 08, 2018Jude 12-13, Secure in the Future, Pt. 2

  Litmus Test—a test in which a single factor (such as an attitude, event, or fact) is decisive

  Six Examples of False Teachers

  Hidden Reefs—Jude 12

  May have an appearance of goodness, but will result in harm.

  Litmus Test: Who is this teacher accountable to?

  Selfish Shepherds—Jude 12

  Instead of caring for the flock, these shepherds care only for themselves.

  Litmus Test: Does this teacher glorify Christ or himself?

  Empty Clouds—Jude 12

  Look like those that can give spiritual help, they boast in their abilities, but are unable to produce.

  Litmus Test: Does this teacher live out what they are saying? Do they over promise and under deliver?

  Dead Trees—Jude 12

  Teachers who yield no fruit. Matthew 7:16, Galatians 5:22-23

  Litmus Test: Is there any evidence of fruitfulness? Do I see the Fruit of the Spirit multiplying? Matthew 13:1-9

  Raging Waves—Jude 13

  Teachers who may speak powerfully, but are more defined by their pride and arrogance.

  Litmus Test: Does this teacher build or tear down? Are these the words of a servant?

  Wandering Stars—Jude 13

  Instead of guiding others to truths of life in Christ, they only lead people astray.

  Litmus Test: Does this teacher point me to Jesus? Will this teaching hold up in the long run?

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• July 01, 2018Jude 5-11, Secure in the Future, Pt. 1

  Jude: Jesus guards you, so let’s guard him!

  Outline:

  #1. Be Secure in “the Faith” (Jude 1-4) “Know So” Faith

  #2. Be Secure in “the __________________” (Jude 5-16) “Already, Not Yet” Future

  #3. Be Secure in “the Father” (Jude 17-25) “Good Good” Father”

  Secure in “the Future” (Part 1, Jude 5-11)

  God has dealt with and will continue to deal with the following…

  1. Israel: God will prevail over the _________________________ faith of so-called followers of God (vs 5)

  2. Fallen Angels: God will prevail over those ________________ in opposition to the throne of God (vs. 6)

  3. Sodom and Gomorra: God will prevail over those indulging in unnatural lusts and

  _____________________________ to depart from the plan of God (vs. 7)

  4. Michael and Moses: God will prevail over those who are ignorantly ____________________________

  at the authority of God (vs. 8-10)

  5. Cain: God will prevail over those ___________________________________ the salvation of God (vs. 11)

  6. Balaam: God will prevail over ___________________________________ from the work of God (vs. 11)

  7. Korah: God will prevail over those ______________________authority from the servant’s of God (vs. 11)

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• June 24, 2018Jude 1-4, Secure in the Faith

  Jude: Jesus guards you, so let’s _________________ him!

  Outline:

  #1. Be Secure in “the __________________________” (Jude 1-4)

  #2. Be Secure in “the __________________________” (Jude 5-16)

  #3. Be Secure in “the __________________________” (Jude 17-25)

  Secure in “the Faith” (Jude 1-4)

  • Don’t __________________________________ (2-3)

  …pre-establish what is dogma, doctrine, and opinion

  • Don’t __________________________________ (3b)

  …move from standing up (just words, confession) to standing upon (words and actions, conviction)

  • Don’t be ________________________________ (4a)

  …channel passion into compassion

  • Be _____________________________________ (vs. 4b)

  …pay close attention to carnality and Christology to spot false teachers

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• June 17, 20181 Peter 4:10-16; Rom. 12:4-8, Spiritual Gifting and the Disciple Making Disciple

  Be the Guide not the Hero. (Character…guide…call to action… success or Failure?)

  1 Peter 4:10: “Each one should use whatever gift he has received (Holy Spirit)

  to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms (Gospel).”

  G________________________________ (use your enablements - 1 Peter 4:10)

  U________________________________ (use your mouth - 1 Peter 4:11a)

  I_________________________________ (use your strengths - 1 Peter 4:11b)

  D________________________________ (use your hardships - 1 Peter 4:12-16a)

  E________________________________ (use your excitement - 1 Peter 4:16b)

  7 Motivations of Gospel Guides (Rom. 12:4-8):

  o 1. Prophecy: Passion to ________________________________

  o 2. Serving: Passion to ________________________________

  o 3. Teaching: Passion to ________________________________

  o 4. Exhortation: Passion to ________________________________

  o 5. Giving: Passion to ________________________________

  o 6. Leading: Passion to ________________________________

  o 7. Mercy: Passion to ________________________________

  **One of these seven motivations is seen as dominant for every believer.

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• June 10, 20181 Tim. 3; 1 Peter 2, 5, Leadership and the Disciple Making Disciple

  #1. ____________________________ of All Believers (1 Peter 2:9-12)

  The HOW of YOUR Leadership.

  1. ____________________________ (1 Peter 2:9, your testimony)

  2. ____________________________ (1 Peter 2:11, ‘what you say no to’)

  3. ____________________________ (1 Peter 2:12, ‘what you say yes to’)

  #2. ______________________ (1 Peter 5:1-5) – The Church’s Leading Disciple Makers and Shepherds.

  Elders serve the church by leading it.

  General Duties:

  • Managerial – “to _____________________________” (1 Tim. 3:5; 5:17; Titus 1:17)

  • Pastoral – “to _______________________________” (1 Peter 5:2)

  • Instructional – “to ____________________________” (1 Tim. 3:2)

  The HOW of Disciple Making eldership?

  1. _________________________ (1 Peter 5:2, Cf. 1 Tim. 3:1, ‘aspires’)

  2. _________________________ (1 Peter 5:3, Cf. 1 Tim. 3:2, 7, ‘above reproach’ with a ‘good reputation’)

  3. _________________________ (1 Peter 5:5, Cf. 1 Tim. 3:3 ‘gentle’ and ‘peaceable’)

  #3. ________________ (1 Tim. 3:8-13; Acts 6) – The Church’s Leading Shock Absorbers and Servants

  Deacons lead the church by serving it.

  General Duties:

  • _______________-absorbers (Acts 6)

  • __________________ (1 Tim. 3:8-13)

  The HOW of Disciple Making deaconship?

  1. ____________________________ (1 Tim. 3:8, Cf. Acts 6:3 ‘full of wisdom’)

  2. ____________________________ (1 Tim. 3:10 ‘above reproach,’ Cf. Acts 6:3 ‘good reputation’)

  3. ____________________________ (1 Tim. 3:12 ‘good managers’)

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• June 03, 2018Acts 2, Col. 2, Rom. 6, 1 Cor. 11, Religious Rituals and the Disciple Making Disciple

  See attachment for sermon notes.

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• May 27, 20182 Timothy 2-4, Turning the Screws as a Disciple Making Disciple

  “The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses,

  entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” 2 Tim. 2:2

  Turning the Screws as a Disciple Making Disciple (2 Timothy 2-4)

  Teaching (διδασκαλιαν) …what is __________________________

  • For transformation (“who will be able” 2 Tim. 2:2; 2 Tim. 3:17)

  • For __________________________ (“teach others also” 2 Tim. 2:2)

  • With trustworthiness (“accurately handling” 2 Tim. 2:15)

  Rebuking (ελεγχον) …what is __________________________right

  • With a good conscience (“the goal of our instruction is love… from a good conscience” 1 Tim. 1:5)

  • With __________________________ (“with…instruction” 2 Tim. 4:2)

  • With composure (“for the time will come when they will not endure… be sober” 2 Tim. 4:3-5)

  Correcting (επανορθωσιν) …__________________________to get right

  • With __________________________ (“with gentleness correcting” 2 Tim. 2:25)

  • With great __________________________ (“with great patience” 2 Tim. 4:2)

  • With great __________________________ (“with [great] instruction” 2 Tim. 4:2)

  Training (παιδειαν) …how to __________________________right

  • In ethics and __________________________ (“training in righteousness” 2 Tim 3:16)

  • With skills and __________________________ (“adequate, equipped” 2 Tim 3:17)

  • For balance in __________________________ (“for every good work” 2 Tim 3:17)

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