Kalkaska Church of Christ Podcast

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Big Idea:  God welcomes those whom He knows.  Being known by God is to be a prepared, invited guest of the wedding.  Readiness is being known.

The virgins’ invitation was to be light.Foolishness was not knowing light takes fuel.Invited guests will be known by their light.

The path to the eternal Kingdom of God should be fueled by the Kingdom of God alive in us now.

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Matthew 24

Big Idea:  With all of the upheaval in our world today, the question is out there as to whether this is the time Jesus will return.  The world matches up every hint in the Bible except one.

Raptureready.com

Matthew 24:3-14

Jesus said, “don’t be led astray,” people hear, “when you hear of wars.”

24:15-28

Jesus instructs how to rule voices out, while people listen and follow random voices.

24:29-35

Jesus indicates there will be no doubt while people doubt the indications.

24:36-51

Jesus says, “keep working until He comes,” while people continue to figure out when to stop working.

The key is to have one hand on the sword and one on the plow.

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Big Idea: Discipleship is not just a program you sign up for at church. It is a life you sign over to walk in, and advance, the Kingdom of God. 

Matthew 28:18-20

The call to discipleship is for all who believe.

Luke 14:25-33

The cost of discipleship is all you have.

Romans 6:20-23

The case for discipleship lies in all He has done!

Practically speaking…

Disciples seek to teach and be taught.

Disciples hunger for knowledge and action.

Disciples practice repentance and sacrifice.

The cornerstone of discipleship is love.

John 13:34-35

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Sermon Scripture: Acts 28

Sermon Big Idea:  The end of the book of Acts is still being written by Christians and churches around the world.  What will your part of the story be?

Acts 28:1-10

The shipwreck story ended with healing.

Acts 28:11-16

The arrival story ends with a warm welcome.

Acts 28:17-28

The evangelism of the Jews story ended as usual.

Acts 28:30-31

The life of the church story continued without an ending.

We are unleashed by the power of the Holy Spirit to continue the story.

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Sermon Scripture: Acts 27

Sermon Big Idea:  When we are in tune with God’s plan for our life, we faithfully stay the course, even when those around us are trying to alter it.

Acts 27:21-26

Paul trusted God’s plan.

Acts 27:33-37

Paul testified about God’s plan.

Acts 27:41-44

Paul traveled God’s plan.

Practically speaking…

Seek God’s willKnow where to lookKnow what to loveShare God’s willKnow how to shareKnow how to careStay in God’s willKnow how to endureKnow how to be secure

Don’t let the world alter your life, instead make it an altar to the one who saved you.

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Sermon Scripture: Acts 26

Sermon Big Idea:  Paul’s enemies and judges settled for good enough for the sake of unsettled peace.  Paul tried to express his similarities and the light that exposed the continued path.

Acts 26:4-8

Paul expressed his same beliefs as his accusers.

Acts 26:9-11

Paul expressed his same disbelief in Jesus as his accusers.

Acts 26:12-18

Paul expressed his moment of clarity he was trying to share with his accusers.

Acts 26:19-31

Paul expressed how the law and prophets have been fulfilled and his desire for even his accusers to hear it.

Acts 26:32

Agrippa expressed the truth of being a Christian.  We are servants of Christ and His will, not our accusers.

We must choose whether we believe and receive or reject and deflect.

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Speaker: Jeff Badgero

1 Peter 2:19-20Matthew 5:41-48

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Big Idea:  The gospel message breaks down before it builds up.

Acts 24:1-9

The truth of the Gospel offends people as it breaks down their foundational beliefs.

Acts 24:10-21

The foundational truth of the Gospel is that it doesn’t break down the law, it fulfills it.

Acts 24:22-27

The foundation of the Gospel is righteousness, self-control, and preparing for Jesus’ return.

People either love or hate that God is asking for faith and surrender.

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Sermon Scripture: Acts 22:22-23:11

Sermon Big Idea:  God has a plan for all of us.  Following it gives our life purpose.  Not following it is disobedience.

Ephesians 2:10

Acts 22:22-29

The Tribune’s purpose was to bring peace by way of pain.

Acts 22:30-23:5

The council’s purpose was to expose Paul as a false teacher by way of false testimony.

Acts 23:6-10

Paul’s purpose was to expose dissension by debate.

Acts 23:11

Jesus’ purpose was to fulfill His plan by way of His protection.

When our purpose aligns with His plan, He will see it to completion.

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Sermon Scripture: Acts 21:1-22:21

Sermon Big Idea:  Warning signs come in different ways and we can choose to ignore them or adhere to them.  Regardless, there may be consequences.  God gave us warning signs.  How will we respond to them?

Warning signs can be…

Physical – Romans 1:20,Verbal – Exodus 16:18-20Prophetic – Daniel 4:25From the Holy Spirit – Acts 21:4, 10-11

What really matters is our response.

Matthew 10:32-33 – Focus on the promise not the penalty

Acts 22:18-21 – Ignore the warning and focus on winning

James 1:2-3, Acts 9:15-16 – Run toward the prize not away from the pain

Turn your problems into passion – Acts 21:13

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