Woodland Christian Church Sermons | Biblical Teaching

Lesson 1: We tend to worry more about ______________ ________ than our own (Luke 6:41; Matt 23:24).

Lesson 2: We are ____________________ when we judge others’ sins but not our own (Luke 6:42a; 2 Sam 12:1-7).

Lesson 3: Remove the __________, but remove your __________ first (Luke 6:42b).

Lesson 4: Remove the plank so others can’t “________ the __________” (Gal 6:1; 2 Tim 2:25).

Lesson 5: Our hypocrisy __________________ ______ (Rom 2:1-2, 17-24; 2 Sam 12:14).

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Memory Verses: Matthew 10:28

Day 1: Read Luke 6:37-41 and discuss: What is the connection between verse 37 and verse 41? When was the most recent time you caught yourself being overly critical (criticizing others and ignoring your own faults)? When was the last time someone was overly critical towards you? What was your response? What was the outcome?

Day 2: Read Luke 6:39 & Matthew 23:24: What is the connection between these two verses? When it comes to the faults of others, what are many prone towards? Pastor Scott said these verses were about _______________ more than they were about judging. (Fill in the blank and explain why this is true.)

Day 3: Read Luke 6:37-41 and discuss: After hearing about the speck and the plank, what could you be inclined to think? Why would this be a mistake? What should you do regarding the speck in someone else’s eye?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald (Elder) and Dave Zumstein (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Kathy Cunningham, Paul & Maddie Cunningham, Robert & Katy Cunningham, Jim & Vicki Donald, Dan Donald

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland Mayor Will Finn; State - State Rep. Ed Orcutt; Nation – Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: India Evangelical Mission (IEM)

An Unreached People Group: Chrame (Buddhism, in China)

Lesson 1: Blind guides:

(Part I) Don’t ________ ______ (Luke 6:39; Isa 44:18; Jer 5:21; Psa 82:5; 2 Cor 4:4; Psa 40:2; Pro 23:27).

(Part II) Are ________________ (Matt 15:14, 23:16, 24; John 8:32; Jam 1:25).

  

Lesson 2: We become like those ____ ____________ (Luke 6:40; Heb 5:12; Matt 23:15).

Lesson 3: ____________ __________ (1 Cor 1:12, 3:4-5, 3:21-23; 1 Pet 2:21; Matt 6:22-23).

 

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Memory Verses: Philippians 1:6

Day 1: Read Luke 6:39b, Isa.44:18, Jer.5:21, Ps.82:5, and 2 Cor. 4:4 and discuss: What is the point of this “parable”? Is the Bible more concerned with physical blindness or spiritual blindness? Why? Read Ps. 40:2, Prov.23:27 and discuss: What does a pit represent? Who is Jesus warning in Luke 6:39? (HINT: There are two different types of people; those who ________ and those who _______________.

Day 2: Read Luke 6:40 and discuss: What is a disciple? In what ways is a disciple more than simply a learner? Who else – in the time of Jesus – had disciples?

Day 3: Read 1 Cor.1:12, 3:4, 21 and discuss: Who were the Corinthians following? What was the result of their various factions? What’s the danger in following leaders, other than Christ? How can we ensure we are following Christ, and not just the word of men?

Day 4: Read Matt 6:22-23 and discuss: How is the eye the lamp of the body? What does it mean if your eye is good? What does it mean if your eye is bad? How do our beliefs fill our lives with light or darkness?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug (Elder) and Steve Moeller (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Landon & Roshell Cooper, Brian & Melissa Couch, Kami Couch, Andrew& Dorothy Criss

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Cowlitz Co. Board of Commissioners; State - State Rep. Ed Orcutt; Nation – Senator Maria Cantwell

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Sarah Kane

An Unreached People Group: Hui (Muslim, in China)

Lesson 1: (Part I) Jesus isn’t forbidding ______________, (Part II) but He is forbidding a ________________ ____________ (Luke 6:37; Matt 7:1 cf. John 7:24; Phil 3:2; Titus 3:10, 1 Cor 5:3, 12-13; Heb 5:14; 1 Cor 2:15).

 

Lesson 2: ____________ __________ treat us the way we treat them (Luke 6:38).

Lesson 3: ______ will __________ us with the standard we’ve used with others (Rom 14:10; 2 Cor 5:10; 1 Pet 4:17; 1 John 2:28; 1 Cor 4:5; Matt 6:14-15, 18:35; Judg 1:4-7).

  

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Memory Verses: Ephesians 6:16-18 

Day 1: Read Luke 6:37 and discuss: Recount the types of worldly statements you’ve heard about judging. Discuss the irony of such statements. Explain to your children, if needed, what irony is and why such world statements are ironic.

Day 2: Read Luke 6:37, John 7:24, Phil. 3:2, and Titus 3:10 and discuss: In what ways should Christians “judge”? What sort of spirit should we avoid? How can we guard against a critical spirit?

Day 3: Read Luke 6:38 and discuss: Help your friends or family understand this illustration from the marketplace and then discuss the point of this illustration. Describe certain relationships or situations where you’ve not been merciful. Aside from God’s mercy to you, by the gift of salvation, recount personal experiences of having received mercy. How did those experiences impact you?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Scott (Elder) and Tim Zumstein (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Sterling & Crystal Baune, Chuck & Melissa Bauska, Karla Blottenberger, Keith & Sandy Bjorkman, Steve & Robin Camping, Gary & Carrie Card

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson; State State Rep. Richard Debolt; Nation – Senator Patty Murray

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages)

An Unreached People Group: Khampa (Muslim, in Western China)

Lesson 1: God ____________ ____________ without expecting anything in return (Luke 6:29b-30, 34, 14:12-14).

 

Lesson 2: Jesus ________________ ____ ____ love differently than the world (Luke 6:32-34,

 

Lesson 3: Loving our enemies:

(Part I) Reveals we’re like ______ ____________ (Luke 6:35; Matt 5:45; Psa 145:9; Acts 17:25; Rom 2:4-5; Eph 5:1).

(Part II) Is a way to ______________ __________ character (1 Tim 4:8; Matt 5:48; Rom 5:5; Gal 5:22).

  

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Memory Verses: Ephesians 6:12-13

Day 1: Read Luke 6:27-32 and discuss: What is the significance – if any – of loving those who love us? What is Jesus actually commanding? How can you apply this in your family? In your circle of friends?

Day 2: Read Luke 6:27-34, 14:12-13 and discuss: What is the difference between lending and giving? Parents think of examples to help your children make the distinction. What happened the last time you lent something to someone? Did they return it or pay you back? If not, what was your reaction? Was that the right reaction? If not, what should’ve been your reaction? What would you do different next time around?

Day 3: Read Luke 6:32-34, Matthew 5:46, 1 Peter 2:19-20 and discuss: How does the world typically demonstrate love? What is different about Jesus’ teaching on love? Examining yourself, do you tend to be more worldly in your love, than loving as Jesus commanded? If so, what are you going to start doing differently to more accurately reflect Christ in you?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Gary Sprague (Elder) and Jesse Studt (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Chrystal Anderson, Laurel Anderson, Drew & Melody Anderson, Glen & Laverne Armstrong, Steve & Karen Arnett,

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland Police Chief Phillip Crochet; ; State: State Rep. Brian Blake; Nation –President Barack Obama

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Andy & Karina Smith (Uganda)

An Unreached People Group: Majhi (Hindu, in Nepal)

Part VII of our class on Bible translations.

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Part VI of our class on Bible translations.

Please click here for the slides used during the class.

Part V of our class on Bible translations.

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Lesson 1: Love is about ______________, not ________________ (Luke 6:31; 1 Cor 13:4-6).

Lesson 2: ________________ often follow ______________.

 

Lesson 3: Love isn’t only what you __________________ ____, it’s also what you should do (Matt 25:26).

Lesson 4: Love for enemies is shown by:

(Part I) The __________ __________________ (Luke 7:2-5).

(Part II) The ________ __________________ (Luke 10:25-35; John 4:9, 8:48).

(Part III): God’s ________ ____________ us (Col 1:21; Rom 5:8; John 3:16; 1 John 4:10).

 

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Memory Verses: 1 John 4:4

Day 1: Read Luke 6:27-31 and discuss: Consider some examples of how the world typically talks about love. Consider how you may have done so, too, in the past. Identify what is unbiblical about these statements and pray together for the grace you need to demonstrate biblical love. 

Day 2: Read Luke 6:27-31 & 1 Cor. 13 and discuss: Examine your relationships and identify at least one person whom you don’t like and/or struggle loving (biblically). Brainstorm specific ways to demonstrate love to them; discuss these with the others in your group and pray together for the opportunity to do some of these things.

Day 3: Read Matthew 25:14-30 and discuss: Why was the servant called lazy & wicked?  Compare and contrast what other major religions or religious leaders have said that is similar to what Jesus said in Luke 6:31. What is significant about the differences? How do you think you need to apply this difference in your life, this week?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald (Elder) and Randy Hanson (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Glen Zumstein,Marty & Bonnie Ailshie, Martin & Anna Ailshie, Lori Anderson

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland City Council; State - State Rep. Liz Pike; Nation – Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: James & Christina Post (Wycliffe)

An Unreached People Group: Berber, Uregu (Muslim, in Morocco)

Part IV of our class on Bible translations.

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Daniel; a stranger in a strange land.

70 years of Babylonian exile (Jer 25:11)

We too are strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

1.   Know The T________ – Daniel 1:4

(Deut 6:6-7; 2 Tim 1:4-5, 3:14-15; 1 Thes 5:21-22)

Joshua 24:15 …choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve!

2.   Know No C_________________ – Daniel 1:5 & 8

(Ps 141:4; Prov 23:1-3; 2 Cor 6:17-18)

3.   Know Your C___________________ – Daniel 1:6

(Prov 27:17, 13:20)

4.   Know Whose Y____ A____ – Daniel 1:7

(Rom 12:2; Matt 10:32-33;

Application:

Commit your life to God.

Purpose in your heart!

Cultivate godly friendships.

Make identification with Christ.

Dare to be a Daniel.  Dare to stand alone!

Dare to have a purpose firm!  Dare to make it known.

(Philip Bliss, 1873)

  

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Memory Verses: Ephesians 6:10-12

Day 1:       Read Romans 3:23, and Romans 6:23 and discuss the common condition of sin and its consequences.  Can sinful people enter the presence of a Holy God?  Read John 3:14-18 and discuss God’s solution for sin; Jesus payment of our sin debt.  How can you escape the everlasting punishment of sin?

Day 2:       Read Proverbs 13:20 and 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 and discuss.  Answer Paul’s question: “What part has a believer with an unbeliever?”  What does it mean to ‘come out from among them and be separate?  Discuss different “levels” of friendship (acquaintance, casual, close and intimate).

Day 3:       Read Proverbs 29:25 and Matthew 26:69-75 and discuss.  Why would Peter be intimidated by a servant girl?  Discuss social pressure, and the fear of man versus trusting in Jesus.  Daniel and his friends stood alone.  What does it mean to “stand alone”?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug (Elder) and Steve Johnson (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Dave & Leah Zumstein, Ruth Zumstein, Tim Zumstein, Elizabeth Zumstein, Amy Zumstein

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland Mayor Will Finn; State - State Rep. Liz Pike; Nation – Senator Maria Cantwell

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: India Evangelical Mission (IEM)

An Unreached People Group: Kerinci (Muslim, in Indonesia)