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RELIGION VS RELATIONSHIP 3-15-2020
I. LISTEN TO GOD Ecclesiates 5:1-6
A. Don’t talk but listen v. 1-2
B. Sacrifice of fools v. 2
C. Few words v. 2
II. DON’T MAKE A PROMISE YOU DON’T KEEP v. 4-6
III. IT IS SIMPLE
“ For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” Hebrews 4:12-13
A. It pierces “To cut through” v. 12
B. It Judges v. 12
C. Why it works v. 13
1. When applied to our lives
2. “Open” it exposes our motives
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HELP, I’VE FALLEN 3-8-2020
I. ENCOURAGEMENT Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
A. Why: to have good results
1. Have someone to help us objectively
2. Gain courage—in threatening situations
3. Helps us to be tolerant
4. Others “input”
B. Biblical examples: Elisha & Elijah I Kings 19
“So he returned from following him, and took the pair of oxen and sacrificed them and boiled their flesh with the implements of the oxen, and gave it to the people and they ate. Then he arose and followed Elijah and ministered to him.” I Kings 19:21
II. SUPPORT v. 11
A. Friend to keep you warm
B. Two are better than one
III. PROTECTION—when attacked v. 12
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ACTS OF MEN 3-1-2020
I. ACTS OF OPPRESSORS Ecclesiastes 4:1-3
II. ACTS OF RIVALRY v. 4-6
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble. 17 Better is a dinner of [a]herbs where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred. Proverbs 15:16-17
Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice. Proverbs 16:8
III. ACTS OF GREED v. 7-8
IV. CONCLUSION AND SOLUTION
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WATCH YOUR EGO 2-23-2020
I. FATALISM Ecclesiastes 3:1-14
II. EGOTISM Ecclesiastes 3:16-22
A. Human Point of view v. 16
B. Man and beast are the same? v. 17-21
III. INJUSTICE: OUR EGO
A. Is only temporary v. 17
B. Shows animal behavior v. 18-20
IV. LOOK FOR ADVANTAGES OVER DISADVANTAGES v. 22
Brethren, I do not count myself to have [a]apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
THEN I TURNED A DIFFERENT DIRECTION
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“THEN I TURNED IN ANOTHER DIRECTION” 2-9-2020
I. NO SATISFACTION Ecclesiastes 2:1-11
II. NEW DIRECTION----3 COMPARISONS v. 13-23
A. Comparing wisdom to foolishness v. 12-17
B. Comparing today with tomorrow v. 18-21
C. Comparing work during the day with rest in the evening v. 22-23
III. LESSONS TO LEARN v. 24-26
A. Nothing we do brings lasting enjoyment v. 24
B. Unlimited wealth doesn’t bring happiness v. 25
C. Better to be a Christian v. 26
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EVER LEARNING 1-19-2020
I. SOLOMON EXPLORES WISDOM IN EDUCATION Ecclesiastes 1:12-18
A. Seek ______________________________ v. 13
B. Search ______________________________
C. Burdensom Task
II. RESULT: _______________________________ v. 14, 17
A. When only pursuing earthly wisdom v. 16-17
B. Depend on divine revelation
2 Timothy 3:7 (NKJ) “Always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth”.
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“NO SATISFACTION” 1-12-2020
I. “I CAN’T GET NO SATISFACTION”
A. Lies about life.
1. Laugh and cry
2. World is getting better
3. Light at the end of the tunnel
4. Just dream
II. ALL IS VANITY (It is chasing the wind) Ecclesiastes 1:2
A. Nothing new under the sun 1:9
B. Profit 1:3
C. Examples
1. Generations come and go 1:4
Romans 8:20 (NKJ) “ For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope;
2. Sun rises and Sun sets 1:5
3. Wind—continually 1:6
4. Rivers—repeat 1:7
III. SUMMARY 1:8-11
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WHAT NOW? 12-29-19
I. KING SOLOMON 2 Chronicles 1:6-11
A. Asked for wisdom—why? ________________________________________
B. Received wisdom and ________________________________________
II. WHY WISDOM? Job 1:2-8
A. Understanding and Practical skill to ________________________________________
B. Not philosophical speculation but ________________________________________
C. To handle trials and ________________________________________
III. VALUE OF WISDOM Proverbs 2:1-8
A. Treat wisdom as a ________________________________________
1. Listen to wisdom v. 2
2. Apply in Heart v. 2
B. Cry out for ________________________________________
C. How do you seek wisdom? V. 4 ________________________________________
D. The Lord gives v. 6-7 ________________________________________
JESUS, NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES
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JESUS, NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES 12-22-19
I. JESUS BIRTH FORTOLD
A. In Bethlehem Micah 5:2
B. Virgin shall conceive and have a son Isaiah 7:14
II. ANGEL ANNOUNCES BIRTH AND HIS NAME
A. Joseph
Matthew 1:20-23
1. Shall call His name Jesus Matthew 1:21
2. Immanuel Matthew 1:23
B. Mary Luke 2:26-33
1. Call His name Jesus Luke 2:31
III. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE NAME OF “JESUS”
A. Above Every Name
Philippians 2:9-10 (NKJV) 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,
B. Meaning= Yahweh saves or Yahweh is salvation John 3:17
Galatians 4:4-5 (NKJV) 4 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born[a] of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
C. Characteristics
1. Salvation no other name
John 14:6 (NKJV) 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
2. Forgiveness of Sin
Acts 10:43 (NKJV) 43 To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission[a] of sins.”
3. Pray in His name
John 14:13-14 (NKJV) 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you [a]ask anything in My name, I will do it.
IV. WE ARE TO BRING GLORY TO HIS NAME 2 Thessalonians 1:12
Colossians 3:17 (NKJV) 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him
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PICTURES OF SAVIOR 12-15-19
JOHN 5:37
I. RECAP
II. MELCHIZEDEK---PORTRAIT OF CHIRST Genesis 14:17-19, Hebrews 7
Psalm 110:1-4 (NKJV) 110 The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” 2 The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion. Rule in the midst of Your enemies! 3 Your people shall be volunteers In the day of Your power; In the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning, You have the dew of Your youth. 4 The Lord has sworn And will not relent, “You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek.”
A. His Name—King of Righteousness
Matthew 22:41,45 (NKJV)
41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
45 If David then calls Him ‘Lord,’ how is He his Son?”
Isaiah 64:6 (NKJV) 6 But we are all like an unclean thing, And all our righteousnesses are like [a]filthy rags;
We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away.
1 Corinthians 1:30 (NKJV) 30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—
2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV) 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
B. His Office –King of Shalom (Peace) Hebrews 7:1
John 14:27 (NKJV) 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Romans 5:1 (NKJV) 5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, [a]we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Isaiah 32:17 (NKJV) 17 The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.
Colossians 1:20 (NKJV) 20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.
C. The High Priest
Psalm 110:4 (NKJV) 4 The Lord has sworn And will not relent, “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
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REDEMPTION 12-8-19
I. PROMISE OF A REDEEMER
II. ISAAC AS A TYPE OF CHRIST
A. Son of Promise Genesis 12:3, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 21:1,2
Genesis 4:4
B. Supernatural Conception
C. Birth Foretold and His Name Genesis 17:19
Matthew 1:20 (NKJV) 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is [a]conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name [a]Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
D. Abraham confused Genesis 17:15-17
Matthew 1:19-20 (NKJV) 19 Then Joseph her husband, being [a]a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is [b]conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
E. Parallel Between Sarah and Mary Genesis 18:10,12,13,14
Luke 1:30-31 (NKJV) 30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.
Luke 1:34-35 (NKJV) 34 Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I [a]do not know a man?”
35 And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.
KEY VERSE: Luke 1:37 “ For with God nothing will be impossible.”
2 Corinthians 5:21 “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we
might become the righteousness of God in Him.”
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Thanksgiving Praise Service 2019!
What makes You - You? Part 2
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2 Tim 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
John 5:39 You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.
1 Corinthians 3:11-15 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.
Luke 4:18-19 The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed;To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.
ARE YOU BLESSED BY RECEIVING OR GIVING?
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ARE YOU BLESSED BY RECEIVING OR GIVING? 10-27-19
Philippians 4
I. PAUL WAS ALWAYS CONTENT 4:11-13
II. RESOURCES THAT GIVE US CONTENTMENT v 10-12
A. God’s providence v. 10
B. God’s power never fails v. 11-13
C. Promises of GOD v. 10-20
Paul compared their giving to:
1. A budding tree v. 10
2. An investment v. 14-17
3. A sacrifice v. 18
1 Peter 2:5,
Romans 12:1-2
Hebrews 13:15-16
III. Be in God’s will and serve Him for his glory. Then He will meet our needs.
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CONTENTMENT 10-20-19
Philippians 4:10-23
I. LEARNED IN WHATEVER STATE Philippians 4:11
A. Learned __________________________________
B. Content __________________________________
II. GOD GIVES US SPIRITUAL RESOURCES TO BE CONTENT
A. God’s providence Philippians 4:10
Romans 8:28
Genesis 45:5 But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life.
Genesis 50:20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.
B. God’s power never fails Philippians 4:11-13
Revelation 3:17 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—
John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
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RIGHT LIVING 10-13-19
Peace when we have right praying, thinking and living (obeying God) we should have peace.
Isaiah 32:17 (NKJV) The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.
I. WISDOM IS FROM ABOVE. James 3:17
A. Pure
B. Peaceable
C. Gentle
D. Willing to yield
E. Full of Mercy
F. Without partiality
II. LIVE THE WORD.
A. Learned and received Philippians 4:9
1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.
B. Heard and saw
James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
C. Having the peace of God
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
III. PURIFY YOUR HEARTS, YOU DOUBLEMINDED Matthew 6:24-34
James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
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RIGHT THINKING 10-6-19
I. RIGHT PRAYING Philippians 4:1-7
II. RIGHT THINKING v. 8, Isaiah 26:3, 2 Cor 10:5
A. Whatever things are true John 8:44, 2 Cor 11:3
B. Whatever things are noble and just
1. Noble—worthy of respect
2. Just—what is right
C. Whatever things are pure and lovely
1. Pure—virtue
2. Lovely—kind or gracious
D. Whatever things are of good report
1. Reportable
2. Worthy to talk about
E. If there is any virtue and praiseworthy
1. Compare to David’s list.
Psalm 19:7-9 (NKJV) 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
2. The believer should fill his heart and mind with God’s Word.
Psalm 119:165 (NKJV) Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble.
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DON’T WORRY—BE HAPPY 9-29-19
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-9
What is WORRY? Anxious—v 6 means: to be pulled in different directions. Also “to strangle”
Three Conditions to conquer worry.
1. Right praying v 6-7 2. Right thinking v 8 3. Right living v 9
I. PRAYING! 3 Words to describe praying v. 6-7
A. Prayer: General word for making requests. The idea of: Adoration, Devotion & Worship
B. Supplication: Sharing of our needs and problems to God.
C. Appreciation: Giving thanks to God.
Ephesians 5:20 (NKJV) giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Colossians 3:15-17 (NKJV) 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
1. Peace of God
Romans 5:1 (NKJV) 5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, [a]we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
2. Example of Daniel Daniel 6:10-11
D. Example: Adoration Psalm 96:1-8; 48:1
Thanks Psalm 92:1-2; 75:1; 117:1-2: 147:1
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CHARACTERISTICS OF CITIZEN OF HEAVEN 9-22-19
Philippians 3:20-21
1. In the records. 2. Spoke the Language 3. Obey the laws
I. LOYAL TO THE CAUSE OF HEAVEN Romans 5:8
A. Judiazers
B. The cross ended Old Testament religion Hebrews 10:19-25, Colossians 2:10-13
Romans 11:6,
Ephesians 2:14-16
Galatians 5:24; 6:14
II . LOOK FOR THE LORD OF HEAVEN
A. Example—
Abraham Hebrews 11:13-16
Moses Hebrews 11:24-26
Jesus Hebrews 12:2
B. The returning of Jesus—a powerful motive Luke 12:40-48; I Corinthians 15:42-53
1 John 2:28-3:3 (NKJV) 28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that [a]when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him. 3 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of [b]God! Therefore the world does not know [c]us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. 3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
a. Subdue v. 21—To arrange ranks
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WHERE IS YOUR MIND? 9-15-19
PAUL AS A. . . .
I. CITIZEN Philippians 3:17-21
A. Paul Weeping Philippians 3:17-18
B. Who Mind Earthly Things Ephesians 1:3; 2:6
Colossians 2:20-23 (NKJV) Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations— 21 “Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” 22 which all concern things which perish with the using—according to the commandments and doctrines of men? 23 These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.
Galatians 6:12-15 12 As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these would compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. 13 For not even those who are circumcised keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. 14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by [a]whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation.
Colossians 3:1-3 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
II. CITIZENSHIP IN HEAVEN OUGHT TO MAKE US A BETTER PEOPLE HERE ON EARTH v. 20
A. We are in the records of Heaven
B. We speak the language of Heaven Colossians 4:6
1 John 4:5-6 (NKJV) 5 They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them. 6 We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.
Ephesians 4:29 (NKJV) 29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary [a]edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
C. Obey the laws of Heaven
1 Peter 2:11 (NKJV) 11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul,
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STAYING WITH IT 9-7-19
Philippians 3:15-16
I . PAUL THE ACCOUNTANT
II. THE ATHLETE
A. Know your limitation
B. Focus
C. Eyes on the prize
D. Press On
III. DEDICATION v. 15-16
A. “As many as are mature” v. 15
B. Have His mind (attitude) v. 15
C. “If you think otherwise” v. 15
D. “God will reveal (uncover or unveil) v. 15
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for [a]instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
E. “To the degree. . .already attained, let us walk” (walking in line) v. 16
1 Peter 2:2-3 (NKJV) as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow [a]thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
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EYES ON THE PRIZE 9-1-19
Philippians 3:12-14
PAUL THE ATHLETE. FOUR THINGS TO DO TO WIN!
I. KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS, (Not as though I had already attained) V. 12-13
II. FOCUS (One thing I do) V. 13b
III. EYE ON THE PRIZE (Forgetting these things which are behind) V. 13c, I Timothy 1:12-17
Hebrews 10:17 (NKJV) then He adds, “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.”
IV. PRESS ON (Press on) V. 14
I Timothy 4:7-8
Matthew 25:21 (NKJV) 21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
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TO KNOW HIM 8-25-19
Philippians 3:7-11
I. PAUL GAINED “THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST” V. 8
John 17:3 (NKJV) 3 And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
II. PAUL GAINED “THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF CHRIST” V.9, Romans 4:1-8
Romans 9:30-10:13
2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV) 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
III. PAUL GAINED “FELLOWSHIP OF CHRIST” V.10
A. A personal experience (that I may know Him)
B. A powerful experience (Power of His resurrection) Ephesians 1:15-30; 3:12-21
Galatians 2:20 (NKJV) 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
C. Painful experience (the fellowship of His suffering) Philippians 1:29-30
D. Practical experience (being made conformable unto his death) Romans 6
Galatians 2:20 (NKJV) 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
Matthew 6:19-20 (NKJV) 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
Your Confidence Is In _________?
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BEWARE 8-11-19
Loose religion to find salvation
I BEWARE OF DOGS Philippines 3:2
- Soul’s Salvation Acts 9:1-31
- Gospel to Jews first Acts 8
- Then to Samaritans
- Then through Peter to Gentiles Acts 10
- Opposition to Paul’s ministry Acts 15
II BEWARE OF EVIL WORKS v. 2
- Taught saved by faith plus works
- Jesus Only
Ephesians 2:8-10 (NKJV) 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
Titus 3:2-7 (NKJV) 2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. 3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
III MUTILATION v. 2
- Paul clarifies circumcision v. 3
- Symbol of a need for a clean heart
- We have clean heart Jesus cleansed.
Romans 2:25-29 (NKJV)25 For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. 26 Therefore, if an uncircumcised man keeps the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision? 27 And will not the physically uncircumcised, if he fulfills the law, judge you who, even with your [a]written code and circumcision, are a transgressor of the law? 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; 29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose [b]praise is not from men but from God.
- Rejoice in Jesus not flesh
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DON’T BELIEVE THE LIE!! 7-28-19
I. SUBMISSIVE MIND
Luke 14:11 (NKJV) For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Joy in the hereafter
Joy in the here and now
II . SACRIFICE AND SERVICE Number 15:1-10
Drink Offering
III. TIMOTHY v. 19-24, Acts 16:1-4
2 Timothy 1:2 (NKJV) 2 To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
A. He had a servants mind v. 19-21
Philippians 1:21 (NKJV) 21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians 2:21 (NKJV) 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.
B. Servants Training v. 22
1 Timothy 3:6-7 (NKJV) 6 not a [a]novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
1 Timothy 3:10-16 (NKJV) 10 But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. 11 Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not [a]slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 14 These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; 15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and [b]ground of the truth. 16 And without controversy great is the [c]mystery of godliness:
God [d] was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.
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