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The ___________ is God's representative here on the earth.

[Proverbs 11:24-25] Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. [25] The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.

Generosity attracts God's _____________________.

We have to let go of what we _____________________ in order to receive what we _____________________ have.

[2 Corinthians 9:6-8] Remember this--a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. [7] You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. "For God loves a person who gives cheerfully." [8] And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

God always _____________________ generosity.

[1 Kings 17:12-14] But she said, "I swear by the LORD your God that I don't have a single piece of bread in the house. And I have only a handful of flour left in the jar and a little cooking oil in the bottom of the jug. I was just gathering a few sticks to cook this last meal, and then my son and I will die." [13] But Elijah said to her, "Don't be afraid! Go ahead and do just what you've said, but make a little bread for me first. Then use what's left to prepare a meal for yourself and your son. [14] For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: There will always be flour and olive oil left in your containers until the time when the LORD sends rain and the crops grow again!"

God always _____________________ when you chose generosity.

[1 Timothy 6:17-19] Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. [18] Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. [19] By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.

It is critically _____________________ for us to be generous.

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[Hebrews 10:24-25] Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. [25] And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.

Church isn't something you ________________, it's something you ________________.

Following Jesus is not a ________________ activity.

[John 13:34-35] So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. [35] Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples."

Following Jesus should be our primary ________________.

[Galatians 3:26-28] For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. [27] And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes. [28] There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.

You are _____________________ to the community of God.

[John 1:12] But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.

You cannot adequately live the Christian life without other ____________________.

[Ecclesiastes 4:9-12] Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. [10] If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. [11] Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? [12] A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

There's a big difference between ________________ to church and ________________ the church.

It's time to get off the ________________ and get involved!

[Jeremiah 17:8] They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.

Have you ever noticed how TV and media portrays dads? Usually dads are shown as weak & incapable of making tiny decision and they try to get out of spending time with kids in favor of work, beer, sports, or a cute neighbor.

Being a dad is actually the greatest calling that a man can have. In this sermon we explore what God’s Word says about fathers and the 2 most important questions that every father needs to answer for his children.

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Sharing your faith is more about the ___________________ and less about the ___________________.

[Mark 10:21-22] Looking at the man, Jesus felt genuine love for him. "There is still one thing you haven't done," he told him. "Go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." [22] At this the man's face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions.

It's not your job to ___________________ anyone to follow Jesus.

[John 1:40-46] Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of these men who heard what John said and then followed Jesus. [41] Andrew went to find his brother, Simon, and told him, "We have found the Messiah" (which means "Christ"). [42] Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, "Your name is Simon, son of John--but you will be called Cephas" (which means "Peter").

We are all called to be an ___________________ like Andrew was.

If you believe in God, you cannot keep ________________.

Jesus ___________________ and ___________________ the people others overlook.

[Matthew 4:19 ESV] And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

If we can get our friends in the ___________________ of Jesus, He will change them.

[Mark 16:15] And then he told them, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.

Jesus is better experienced than ___________________.

[Psalm 34:8] Taste and see that the Lord is good.

Maybe the very ___________________ that you think disqualifies you is the thing that ___________________ you.

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You are one _______________ _______________ away from changing your life.

[Zechariah 4:6-10 CSB] So he answered me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by strength or by might, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD of Armies. [7] "'What are you, great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. And he will bring out the capstone accompanied by shouts of: Grace, grace to it! '"  [8] Then the word of the LORD came to me: [9] "Zerubbabel's hands have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Armies has sent me to you. [10] "For who despises the day of small things? These seven eyes of the LORD, which scan throughout the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the ceremonial stone in Zerubbabel's hand."

God loves to use the small __________________ to do _______________ things.

[Psalm 118:22-23] The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. [23] This is the LORD's doing, and it is wonderful to see.

It's time to take a small step and put _______________ _______________.

[Matthew 6:33 NIV] But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Never underestimate the power of _______________ small steps taken in the same _______________.

[Psalm 119:105] Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.

God specializes in taking the small things and making them _______________.

[1 Timothy 4:8-10] "Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come." [9] This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it. [10] This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.

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Real hope is an expectation based on the _______________ of God.

[Hebrews 6:18c-19] Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. [19] This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.

You can overcome storms in life when you're anchored to _______________.

[Psalm 42:5 BSB] Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God...

There are no hopeless _______________, only _______________ who have become hopeless.

[2 Thessalonians 2:16-17] Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, [17] comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.

True hope means hoping when things are _______________.

My hope goes deeper than _______________ that I face.

[Hebrews 10:23] Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.

You won't _______________ when you're anchored to hope.

[Romans 15:13] I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

I have a hope that the world did not _______________ and the world can’t _______________ away.

[Psalm 27:1a] The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid?

[Isaiah 9:2] The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness,a light will shine.

[John 1:1-6] In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] He existed in the beginning with God. [3]  God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. [4] The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. [5] The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.

[Ephesians 5:8] For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!

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