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November 10, 2019 God Is Unique by Sean Finnegan
Psalm 104:1-4 God is King over all creation. He is above all. (Isaiah 40:12; 48:12-13)
Psalm 104:5-9 God set the boundaries for water. (Job 38:4-11)
Psalm 104:10-13 God is not only Creator but also sustainer. He makes sure everything gets the water it needs. He takes credit for the hydrologic cycle. (Psalm 147:8-9; Amos 9:5-6)
Psalm 104:14-18 God designed the ecosystems of interdependency among animals, providing habitats for even extreme conditions.
Psalm 104:19-23 God uses the sun and moon to help us have a rhythm to our days, months, and years. He has partitioned the day and night for humans and animals respectively.
Psalm 104:24-30 Now we take a praise break. Looking over all that God has made, His phenomenal engineering in the design as well as maintenance of creation, we feel overwhelmed by His majesty and wisdom. The book of Job describes the Leviathan in great detail (Job 41).
Psalm 104:31-35 We sing to God for His magnificence in creation. He is unique beyond comparison to anything or anyone else (Isaiah 40:12-26). As a result, He commands His people to recognize His oneness and sole role as our God. Furthermore, He seeks our wholehearted devotion to Him (Deuteronomy 6:4-5). This is our fitting response.
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November 03, 2019 Love the Unloveable by Jerry Wierwille
What does it mean to be “unlovable”?
Unlovable — “not deserving of love or affection, not having attractive or appealing qualities”
Are there unlovable people? Or just unlovable behaviors?
Luke 15:11-32 We are to love “unlovable” believers and unbelievers. Loving difficult people is difficult, but that is what God has called us to do.
At some point in our lives, we can probably see ourselves as both brothers: the wayward and the judgmental and selfish. We have all been unlovable.
Romans 5:6-8 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died in place of the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous person will one die; though for a good person perhaps someone would even be brave enough to die. 8 But God shows his own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died in our place.
Galatians 6:10 Loving the unlovable requires selfless giving, but such an act of kindness will yield the greatest reward in the Kingdom.
Luke 6:32-38 And if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34And if you lend to those of whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive the same amount. 35But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil. 36Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. 37“And do not judge and you will absolutely not be judged, and do not condemn and you will absolutely not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38Give, and it will be given to you, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will they give into your lap. For with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you again.”
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October 27, 2019 Love the Lost by Sean Finnegan
It’s hard to love the lost. Oftentimes, they have critical views of God, the Bible, and Christians. They think we’re foolish, superstitious, judgmental, hypocritical, and narrow-minded. It’s easy to harden our hearts in the face of such slander. However, this is not the way of Jesus.
Luke 15:1-7 Jesus tells a story about a shepherd who finds his lost sheep. Just as that shepherd rejoices when he brings that sheep home, so God and the angels rejoice when one sinner repents.
Luke 15:8-10 In a second parable, Jesus uses a domestic example to show how a woman who finds a lost piece of jewelry likewise rejoices with her friends when she finds it. Once again, this exemplifies our Father’s jubilation over the sinner who repents.
Luke 15:11-32 The Prodigal Son pictures God as a father who is eager to forgive once his lost child comes home. Though the older brother is faithful, he refuses to come inside and celebrate. His father gently corrects him with the words, “It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.”
God wants everyone to reach repentance and be saved–even those who defy Him, malign Him, and criticize Him.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
1 Timothy 2:3-4
This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
If this is God’s attitude toward the lost, shouldn’t it be ours as well?
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October 20, 2019 Love Others by Vince Finnegan
Mark 12:29-31 Love God and love others.
John14:15, 21; 15:10; 1 John 4:20-21; 5:1-3
Romans 13:8-10; Hebrews 6:10 To love God, loving others is not optional.
The love cycle — God loves you — you love God – you love others
The ADC’s of loving your neighbor — Accept God’s love; Die to self-interest; Compassion
Accept God’s love (Love begins here)
Ezekiel 16 and Hosea 2 Allegory of Yahweh’s love to an unfaithful bride
1 John 4:10 and 19 We love because He loves us. You cannot love others like Christ did without accepting God’s love for you.
John 5:19-20 The Father loves the Son.
When we accept God’s love, we find ourselves. When we understand and accept God’s purpose, we find our own purpose.
Die to self-interest
Matthew 16:21-26 When we do not find self-worth in God’s love, we will always be tempted to find it elsewhere. The human tendency is to manipulate people and situations to feel good about self.
To love like Jesus loved, we must die to self, eliminating the desire for acceptance or validation from others.
Compassion
Matthew 9:10-13; Colossians 3:12 Compassion is empathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
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October 13, 2019 Love God by John Cortright
AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH -Mark 12:30
Mark 12:19-30 — The first and great commandment, foremost of all — love God!
This is the first and great commandment. In Deuteronomy we are told to love God and cling (cleave, hold fast) to Him (Deuteronomy 10:20; 11:22; 13:4; 30:19-20). This is the same word used in Genesis 2:24, that a man should cleave, be joined, to his wife.
1 John 5:3
This commandment to love God is not burdensome. It is not to be a difficult, painstaking ordeal.
1 John 4:10, 16, 19
We love because He first loved us.
Luke 7:36-50
When you truly experience God’s love in your life, the natural response is to love Him back in return.
John 3:16; Romans 6:6-10
God loved us when we were sinners. He didn’t love us because we deserved love.
Ephesians 2:1-10
He loved us with His great love when we were dead in trespasses and sins.
Revelation 2:1-5
Don’t forget your first love.
Ezekiel 16:1ff; Hosea 2:5-23; 3:1ff – An allegory of Yahweh’s love to an unfaithful bride
Psalm 16:1ff — A psalm of David
David Loved God. Yahweh was his portion. In His presence is fullness of joy!
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October 06, 2019 Facing Anxiety: The Future by Sean Finnegan
1 Samuel 18.5-9
1 Samuel 18.17-21
1 Samuel 19.19-24
1 Samuel 21.12-15
Psalm 34.1-8
Psalm 55.1-8
Psalm 118.5-9
Psalm 3.1-8
Psalm 27.1, 14
Isaiah 43.1-4
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September 29, 2019Facing Anxiety: Life’s Situations by John Cortright
When life’s situations seem to overwhelm us with worries and fears, God’s Word gives us sound wisdom on what to do and how to be anxious for nothing. Whether it is dealing with anxious thoughts at school, worried about your performance at your job, or having overburdened cares raising children as a stay at home mom, the Bible is filled with clear direction on how to find peace in the midst of uncertainty.
Biblical Wisdom for Facing Anxiety
Know whom you serve — the Lord Jesus.
Ephesians 6:5-9; Colossians 3:22-24;
Luke 10:38-42 — Martha was anxious. Mary listened to the word of Jesus.
Matthew 6:24 — You cannot serve two masters.
Recognize that anxious thoughts are not helpful.
Matthew 6:25-27 — Worry and anxiety do not help. They can’t add an hour to your life. They can’t add an inch to your height. There is nothing noble about being anxious.
Don’t compare yourself with or judge others.
Romans 14:4 — Don’t judge others at work.
Matthew 20:1-15 — The parable of the laborers in the vineyard
Don’t be jealous of others. Don’t get anxious comparing yourself to others.
Be humble.
Romans 12:3 — Don’t think of yourself more highly that you ought to think.
Philippians 2:3-4 — Do nothing from selfishness. Regard others as more important than yourself.
1 Peter 5:5-7 — Clothe yourself with humility. Cast all your cares, your anxiety, on Him.
Be thankful — content.
1 Timothy 6:6 — Godliness with contentment is great gain.
Luke 3:14 — John told the soldiers to be content with their wages.
Colossians 3:15 — Let the peace of God rule in your hearts. Be thankful.
Sing.
Colossians 3:16-17 — Sing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Psalm 30:4-5 — Return to your joy center.
Christ can free you from anxiety.
Psalm 34:1-4 — He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
John 8:31-32, 36 — The son will make you free indeed.
Romans 8:15 — You have not received a spirit of slavery, leading to fear.
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September 29, 2019 Facing Anxiety: Life's Situations by John Cortright
When life’s situations seem to overwhelm us with worries and fears, God’s Word gives us sound wisdom on what to do and how to be anxious for nothing. Whether it is dealing with anxious thoughts at school, worried about your performance at your job, or having overburdened cares raising children as a stay at home mom, the Bible is filled with clear direction on how to find peace in the midst of uncertainty.
Biblical Wisdom for Facing Anxiety
Know whom you serve -- the Lord Jesus.
Ephesians 6:5-9; Colossians 3:22-24;
Luke 10:38-42 -- Martha was anxious. Mary listened to the word of Jesus.
Matthew 6:24 -- You cannot serve two masters.
Recognize that anxious thoughts are not helpful.
Matthew 6:25-27 -- Worry and anxiety do not help. They can’t add an hour to your life. They can’t add an inch to your height. There is nothing noble about being anxious.
Don’t compare yourself with or judge others.
Romans 14:4 -- Don’t judge others at work.
Matthew 20:1-15 -- The parable of the laborers in the vineyard
Don’t be jealous of others. Don’t get anxious comparing yourself to others.
Be humble.
Romans 12:3 -- Don’t think of yourself more highly that you ought to think.
Philippians 2:3-4 -- Do nothing from selfishness. Regard others as more important than yourself.
1 Peter 5:5-7 -- Clothe yourself with humility. Cast all your cares, your anxiety, on Him.
Be thankful -- content.
1 Timothy 6:6 -- Godliness with contentment is great gain.
Luke 3:14 -- John told the soldiers to be content with their wages.
Colossians 3:15 -- Let the peace of God rule in your hearts. Be thankful.
Sing.
Colossians 3:16-17 -- Sing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Psalm 30:4-5 -- Return to your joy center.
Christ can free you from anxiety.
Psalm 34:1-4 -- He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
John 8:31-32, 36 -- The son will make you free indeed.
Romans 8:15 -- You have not received a spirit of slavery, leading to fear.
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September 22, 2019 Facing Anxiety: Finances by Thom Riley
The Bible has a “wealth” of information about finances and is “rich” in wisdom and truth regarding it.
Plan for your future. Revelation 22:1-12
Debt is bondage. Proverbs 22:7: The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower becomes the lender’s slave.
Total consumer debt in the US is approximately 13 trillion dollars. Average debt by age group: under 35: $67,400; 35-44: $133,100; 45-54: $134,600; 55-64: $108,300; 65-74: $66,000; 75+: $34,500
A $100 purchase in the year 2000 costs you approximately $145 today (2018 statistic).
Are you in control of your finances, or is someone else?
A better way is shown in 1 Corinthians 3:1-15; Luke 12:42-44; and Luke 6:36.
Seek richness from God, not this world.
Proverbs 10:22 It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it.
Store up treasures that will last. Matthew 7:11
Trust YHWH with your finances. Genesis 14:18 – 20
Tithing is an act of faith and relevant to us today. Hebrews 7.1-10
I can’t afford it! Oh yes, you can, and this is why we should. Malachi 3:7-11, Deuteronomy 14:1-23; Proverbs 1:7; Psalms 34:9-10; Proverbs 3:16-19; 1 Timothy 6:5-6; Proverbs 8:18.
Enough is enough. Ephesians 5:5; Ecclesiastes 2:10-11
There is wisdom in a good plan. Proverbs 24:1-7; 16:3; 1 Peter 5:6
Further study: Matthew 25:33-40; James 2:15; 1 John 3:18-24; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Hebrews 13:16; Proverbs 3; Matthew 7:1-14; Philippians 4:1-20
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September 22, 2019 Facing Anxiety: Finances by Thom Riley
The Bible has a “wealth” of information about finances and is “rich” in wisdom and truth regarding it.
Plan for your future. Revelation 22:1-12
Debt is bondage. Proverbs 22:7: The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower becomes the lender’s slave.
Total consumer debt in the US is approximately 13 trillion dollars. Average debt by age group: under 35: $67,400; 35-44: $133,100; 45-54: $134,600; 55-64: $108,300; 65-74: $66,000; 75+: $34,500
A $100 purchase in the year 2000 costs you approximately $145 today (2018 statistic).
Are you in control of your finances, or is someone else?
A better way is shown in 1 Corinthians 3:1-15; Luke 12:42-44; and Luke 6:36.
Seek richness from God, not this world.
Proverbs 10:22 It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it.
Store up treasures that will last. Matthew 7:11
Trust YHWH with your finances. Genesis 14:18 - 20
Tithing is an act of faith and relevant to us today. Hebrews 7.1-10
I can’t afford it! Oh yes, you can, and this is why we should. Malachi 3:7-11, Deuteronomy 14:1-23; Proverbs 1:7; Psalms 34:9-10; Proverbs 3:16-19; 1 Timothy 6:5-6; Proverbs 8:18.
Enough is enough. Ephesians 5:5; Ecclesiastes 2:10-11
There is wisdom in a good plan. Proverbs 24:1-7; 16:3; 1 Peter 5:6
Further study: Matthew 25:33-40; James 2:15; 1 John 3:18-24; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Hebrews 13:16; Proverbs 3; Matthew 7:1-14; Philippians 4:1-20
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