Series: Know What you Believe

Title: Church: The Called Out Ones

Text: Acts 2:41-47

1. Being Part of the Church

     A. The universal Church

     B. The local Church

2. Pictures of the Church 

     A. The body of Christ 

     B. The building of God 

     C. The bride of Christ 

3. The Ordinances of the Church 

     A. Baptism 

     B. The Lord's Supper

4. The Command to the Church

     A. The Great Commission 

     B. Ambassadors for Christ 

     C. The salt of the Earth 

5. The Purpose of the Church

     A. Make disciples

     B. Encourage one another 

     C. Worship together 

     D. Serve together

Series: Know What you Believe

Title: What is Wrong with People 

Text: Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 5:8, 12, 17

1. People and Creation 

     A. Different from animals 

     B. In the image of God 

     C. Not as robots 

     D. Descendants of Adam and Eve 

2. People and Sin

     A. We have a sin nature

     B. We have a sin problem 

     C. We face a sin consequence

3. People and the Savior

     A. We are loved by the Savior 

     B. We have a choice about the Savior

     C. We can be changed by the Savior 

     D. We can have eternal peace from the Savior 

Series: Know What You Believe

Title: Satan: The Real Enemy 

Text: Matthew 13:24-25, 36-39

1. Who is Satan 

     A. He is a fallen angel 

     B. He is the head of a demon force

     C. He is the prince of this world 

     D. He is a liar and murderer

2. What seed does Satan sow? 

     A. Seeds of doubt 

     B. Seeds of deceit 

     C. Seeds of discord 

     D. Seeds of delay 

     E. Seeds of death 

3. What is Satan's future? 

     A. Satan is not God 

     B. Satan will be exposed 

     C. Satan will be thrown into the Lake of Fire 

4. How to overcome? 

     A. The blood of the Lamb

     B. The words of testimony 

     C. The assurance of faith 

Series: Know What You Believe 

Title: The Ministry of The Holy Spirit

Text: John 14:16-18

Series: Know What You Believe 

Title: The Person of Jesus Christ

Text: John 5:36-39

1. Jesus is found in the Old Testament 

     A. Types or shadows that point to Jesus 

     B. Prophecies that speak about Jesus 

     C. Appearances the reveal Jesus 

2. Jesus is the God/Man

     A. He forgives sin

     B. He heals the sick 

     C. He commands nature

     D. He overpowers demons 

3. Jesus fulfills the plan of God 

     A. Lived a perfect life

     B. Became the perfect sacrifice

     C. The perfect priest 

4. Jesus resurrection confirms\

     A. Jesus was born of a virgin 

     B. Jesus was sinless

     C. Jesus has authority to forgive

     D. Jesus has authority to give eternal life 

Series: Know What You Believe

Title:  The Attributes of God

Text:  Isaiah 46:5-10

1.  Foundational Attributes

     A.  God is eternal and self existing

     B.  One God in three persons

     C.  God doesn’t change

2.  Natural Attributes 

     A.  Omnipotent - All-powerful God

     B.  Omniscient- All-knowing God

     C.  Omni-present - All present God

3.  Personal attributes 

     A.  God is Holy

     B.  God is Just

     C.  God is Love 

1. Satan Deception

A. Doubt the Word of God

B. Delve into sin

C, Destruction of your soul

2.  Confidence of the Bible

A. Inspired by God

B. Through holy men

C. Jesus view of Scripture

3. Confirmation fo the Bible

A. Miracles

B. Prophecy

C. Character

4. Concentration of the Bible

A. Conviction of your heart

B. Conversion of your soul

C. Communication of His will

Series: The Life of Paul

Title: Whatever Happened To Paul?

Text: Acts 28:1,30,31 

1.  The Isle of Malta

     A.  The humble service of Paul

     B.  The protection of Paul

     C.  The compassion of Paul

     D.  The witness of Paul

2.  Once in Rome

     A.  Called for the Jewish leaders

     B.  Wrote Epistles 

     C.  Impacted the Roman soldiers

     D.  Preaching and teaching for two years

3.  One final trip to Heaven

     A.  Time of departure 

     B.  Faithful service to Christ

     C.  Rewards awaiting him

Series: The Life of Paul

Title: Headed Toward the Shipwreck

Text: Acts 27:20-25

1. When storms hit hard

     A. Clouds of darkness and despair are all you see

     B. Nothing solid or stable to hold to 

     C. Defeated and hopeless spirit

2. Four anchors of hope

     A. The presence of God

     B. The assurance of God

     C. The will of God

     D. Prayer to God

3. Advice for the group

     A. Stay united

     B Seek nourishment

     C. See God's hand working

Series: The Life of Paul

Title: Paul Before Governors And Kings

Text: Acts 24:24,25; 25:24-29

1.  Paul’s opportunity 

     A.  Jesus promise (Matthew 10:18-20)

     B.  Ananias’ prophecy (Acts 9:15,16)

     C.  Paul’s purpose (Galatians 1:15,16)

2.  Before Felix and Drusilla

     A.  Personal hearing

     B.  Personal conviction 

     C.  Personal decision 

3.  Before King Agrippa

     A.  Why should it be thought incredible by you that God raises the dead? 

     B.  Paul’s testimony 

     C.  Do you believe the prophets?