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ENERGY DRINKS NOT ENOUGH 11-5-17

I. THE WORD OF GOD Hebrews 4:12-13

A. Is Living
Philippians 2:13 (NKJV) 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
B. Powerful
C. Sharper
1 Thessalonians 2:13 (NKJV) 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.
D. Piercing
E. Discerner
Matthew 15:19 (NKJV) 19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.
Jeremiah 17:9 (NKJV) 9 “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?

II. CAN’T HIDE v. 13


NOTES: 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NKJV) 24 because “All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass.
The grass withers, And its flower falls away, 25 But the word of the Lord endures forever.” Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.
1 Peter 2:1-2 (NKJV)  Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby
Joshua 1:8 (NKJV)  This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Psalm 119:105 (NKJV) Your word is a lamp to my feet. And a light to my path.
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REST 10-29-17

I. Israel in Egypt (Bondage) Hebrews 3:7-4:11

A. Listen to God Hebrews 3:7-11; Psalm 95:7-11



II. Israel picture of believer Hebrews 3:12-13



III. Rest Hebrews 4:1-11

A. Three Kinds

1. Past ______________________ v. 10

Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)  “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”



Romans 4:5 (NKJV) “ But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness”



2. Present ___________________ v. 11



3. Future ___________________ v. 9





B. Present Rest v. 11



1. Examples of Israel

Deuteronomy 1:21 (NKJV) “ Look, the Lord your God has set the land before you; go up and possess it, as the Lord God of your fathers has spoken to you; do not fear or be discouraged.”



Deuteronomy 1:26-30 (NKJV) 26 “Nevertheless you would not go up, but rebelled against the command of the Lord your God; 27 and you complained in your tents, and said, ‘Because the Lordhates us, He has brought us out of the land of Egypt to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us. 28 Where can we go up? Our brethren have discouraged our hearts, saying, “The people are greater and taller than we; the cities are great and fortified up to heaven; moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakim there.” 29 “Then I said to you, ‘Do not be terrified, or afraid of them. 30 The Lord your God, who goes before you, He will fight for you, according to all He did for you in Egypt before your eyes,



Deuteronomy 1:32 (NKJV)  “Yet, for all that, you did not believe the Lord your God”



Deuteronomy 1:34-35 (NKJV)  “And the Lord heard the sound of your words, and was angry, and took an oath, saying, 35 ‘Surely not one of these men of this evil generation shall see that good land of which I swore to give to your fathers,”



2. Be Diligent v. 11
 

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CONSIDER HIM 10-22-17

I. Jesus’ Humanity Hebrews 2:17-18

A. Jesus made like us

Philippians 2:7 (NKJV) “ but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.”

1. Was born into poverty

2. Was tempted


Hebrews 4:15 (NKJV) “ For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.”


3. Was subject to a violent death.



II. Jesus Superior to Moses Hebrews 3:1-6


A. Apostle and High Priest Hebrews 3:1; Hebrews 2:17-18;
4:14; 10:18

B. In House building v. 2-5



III Jesus is Son

A. If we hold fast



B. Rejoicing of the hope-----Firm to the end.
 

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MANKIND’S ONLY HOPE 10-15-17

I. JESUS INCARNATION Hebrews 2
A. Made higher than angels
B. Made lower than angels

II. JESUS SUFFERING FOR MANKIND
A. Man lost dominion v. 6,7,8
Genesis 1:26,28 (NKJV) Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all[a] the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.

1. 1st Adam Psalm 8:3-4

Psalm 8:3-4 (NKJV) 3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, 4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?

B. 2nd Adam Last Adam v. 9


III. JESUS NOT ASHAMED v. 11-13

A. We are brethren

B. Not ashamed of Jesus

1. Freed from bondage v. 14-15

2. Victory v. 17-18

2 Timothy 2:21 (NKJV)  Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.


 

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HANG ON TIGHT TO WHAT YOU GOT! 10-8-17
Two main points in the book of Hebrews
1. Christ reveals God to man.
2. Christ represents man to God.
I. We must Hebrews 2:1 - 4
A. Give earnest heed Hebrews 2:1
1. “We” (believers)
2. Therefore
B. Earnest Heed
C. Drift away = into apathy

II. Warning Hebrews 2:2
A. Transgression (to step across the line, a sin of commission)
B. Disobedience (the idea of one shutting their eyes, a sin of omission)
C. Just reward

III. Result if we don’t obey Hebrews 2:3
A. Message to saint not sinner
1. “We” (believers)
2. Neglect (to have something to be neglected – not rejected)
B. Salvation
C. Only the beginning
1. Conquerors Romans 8:31-19
2. Overcomers and Victory
“For He has spoken in a certain place of the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all His works”; 5 and again in this place: “They shall not enter My rest.” Hebrews 4:4-5
IV. Spoken by Hebrews 2:3,4
A. Jesus
B. Confirmed
1. by Apostles
2. Signs-wonders-miracles
Mark 16:15-20  And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” 19 So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.
Paul wasn’t ashamed:
Romans 1:16-17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.
2 Corinthians 5:19 (NKJV)
19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
Acts 20:28 (NKJV)
28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
Romans 3:24-26 (NKJV)
24 being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, 26 to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
John 5:39-40 (NKJV)
39 You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. 40 But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life.
Luke 13:34-35 (NKJV)
34 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing! 35 See! Your house is left to you desolate; and assuredly, I say to you, you shall not see Me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’
John 3:18 (NKJV)
18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.





 

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JESUS SUPERIOR TO ANGELS 10-1-17
I. 7 OLD TESTAMENT QUOTES THAT SHOW JESUS IS SUPERIOR Hebrews 1:4-13
A. “Thou are my Son” v. 5
Psalm 2:7  “I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.”
B. God the Father to the Son v. 5
2 Samuel 7:12-14 12 “When your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 14 I will be his Father, and he shall be My son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.
C. First Begotten v. 6
Psalm 2:7  Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, Who boast of idols. Worship Him, all you gods.
D. God made the Angels v. 7
Psalm 104:4  Who makes His angels spirits, His ministers a flame of fire
E. Jesus will rule v. 8-9
Psalm 45:6-7  Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. 7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You
With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.
F. The Lord Jesus Christ is the Creator v. 10-12
Psalm 102:25-27 25 Of old You laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands.
26 They will perish, but You will endure; Yes, they will all grow old like a garment; Like a cloak You will change them, And they will be changed. 27 But You are the same, And Your years will have no end.
G. Sit on the right hand v. 13
Psalm 110:1  The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”

II. ANGELS PURPOSE
Matthew 18:10 Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.

Philippians 2:9-11
Acts 4:12

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SUPERIORITY OF THE SON 9-27-17

“Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.” Hebrews 4:14-15

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16

“Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from the dead works and of faith toward God,” Hebrews 6:1

While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” Matthew 17.5

I. 7 Superiorities of the Son Hebrews 1:2-3
A. Heir of all things Hebrews 1:2
B. Creator of the Worlds Hebrews 1:2
C. Brightness of His Glory Hebrews 1:3
D. Express image of His person Hebrews 1:3
E. Upholding all things by the word of his power Hebrews 1:3
F. Purged our sins Hebrews 1:3
G. Sat down at right hand of the Majesty on high Hebrews 1:3

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THE SUPERIORITY OF JESUS CHRIST 9-17-17

I. BETTER WAY Hebrews 1:1-3
A. Who wrote it and who too?
1. ?

2. To Believers Hebrews 4:14,16; Hebrews 10:34-35
What is key to whole book? _______________________________________

B. Heart of Hebrews
To ____________ in Grace. Hebrews 5:12-14; Hebrews 6:1
“but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen” II Peter 3:18

II. The Word by the Prophets
First Assumption

Second Assumption

Prophets
1. Various Times

2. Various Ways

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NEW COVENANT Sept 10, 2017

I. LAST SUPPER Matthew 26-26-29
A. Old Covenant Exodus 29:8
1. Tabernacle & Temple
2. High Priest offers sacrifices
3. Tabernacle only a shadow of Heavenly one

B. New Covenant Hebrews 8:1-13
1. The majesty in the heavens v. 1-7
a. Better priest
b. Better sacrifice
c. Better Tabernacle

C. God not done with Israel Jeremiah 31:3-34, Hebrews 8:8-12
1. Promise not fully fulfilled
2. People broke first covenant

D. Better covenant and better promises Hebrews 8:6

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DON'T FRET---GOD HAS A LAWNMOWER Psalm 37 September 3, 2017


I. EVIL REIGNS


A. Ungodly Prosper


1. They Prosper v. 1, 7


2. They are Rich v. 16


3. They have Power v. 35


B. Scheme against Poor v. 14


C. Destroy the Godly v. 12, 32


II. HOW NOT TO BE ENVIOUS v. 1


A. Do Not


1. Envy v. 1, 16


2. Fret v. 1, 8


B. Do


1. Trust v. 3


2. Commit v. 5


3. Rest and be Patient v.7


4. Wait on the Lord v. 34


5. Delight v. 4


III. WHAT HAPPENS TO WICKED?


1. Soon cut down v. 2, 9-10, 20


IV. WHAT HAPPENS TO RIGHTEOUS?


1. Justice will come v. 6


2. Meek inherit v. 11


3. Nor forsaken v. 25


4. The Lord shall deliver them v. 39,40





AND LET US NOT BE WEARY IN WELL DOING, FOR IN DUE SEASON WE SHALL REAP, IF WE FAINT NOT

Galatians 6:9
 

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FRUIT STEALER---PART II August 27, 2017

I. STAND

II. PUT ON ARMOR Eph 6:13-18

A. BELT---TRUTH Eph 6:14

B. BREASTPLATE---RIGHTEOUSNESSNESS Eph 6:14, II Corinthians 5:21

C. BOOTS - GOSPEL OF PEACE Eph 6:15, Romans 5:6-10

D. SHIELD ---FAITH Eph 6:16

E. HELMET---SALVATION Eph 6:17, 1 John 5:13, 1 Pet 1:3-10

F. SWORD---WORD Eph 6:17, Hebrews 4:12

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THE FRUIT STEALER August 20, 2017

I. KNOW THE ENEMY Ephesians 6:1-13

A. Satan I Peter 5:8-9; Luke 11:15, Ephesians 2:2 I John 1:19



1. Example in Joshua

a. Jericho

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” I John 5:4,5

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. I John 2:15

b. Ai



c. Gibeonites Joshua 9:4-11



B. Wrestle against Ephesians 6:12

1. Principalities



2. Powers



3. Rulers



4. Spiritual hosts of wickedness



II. How to Fight

A. Stand Ephesians 6:11,13,14

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FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT AUGUST 13, 2017

I. FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT
A. Placed ourselves under His influence and control Eph 5:18
1. Controlled by wine
2. Controlled by spirit

II. HOW CAN WE BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT?
A. God’s part
B. Our part
1. Christ-centered Phi 3:10-14
2. Reading Scripture Eph 5:17; Col 3:16
3. Submissive Eph 5:18
4. Confident Rom 8:1-4

III. RESULTS OF SPIRIT FILLED
A. Praise in your heart Eph 5:19-20
1. Joyful with others
2. Praise from the heart
3. Being grateful
4. Submissive with others
B. Fruit of the Spirit Gal 5:22-23
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Longsuffering
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self-

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HOW DID JESUS HANDLE THE GIVING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT August 6, 2017

I. VICTORY OVER SIN


II. OUTSIDE FORCES----BATTLE FOR YOUR SOUL


III. INSIDE FORCES---BATTLE FOR YOUR CHRISTIAN LIFE
A. OVER SIN GALATIONS 5:17


B. SPIRIT OF ADOPTION ROMANS 8:9-11,12


C. HELPS IN WEAKNESS, IN PRAYER ROMANS 8:26-27


D. BATTLE ON INSIDE---NEW VS OLD NATURES ROMANS 7:15-25


IV. VICTORY ROMANS 8:1, 4-5

A. IN THE SPIRIT ROMANS 8:9-11

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HOW DID JESUS HANDLE. . . THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT? JULY 30, 2017

I. GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
A. What are they for? I Corinthians 12:1-6

B. What are they? I Corinthians 12:7-12
1. Wisdom
2. Knowledge
3. Faith
4. Healings
5. Miracles
6. Phrophecy
7. Discerning of Spirits
8. Tongues
C. Romans 12:4-8
1. Prophecy
2. Ministry
3. Teaching
4. Exhortation
5. Gives
6. Administrations
7. Show Mercy

Additional Verses: Ephesians 4:2-8; Psalm 127:1; Matthew 25:14-30

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WHO’S GOT THE CONTROLS? July 23, 2017
I. Baptism of the Holy Spirit. I Corinthians 12:13-14
A. Confession
1. Unity in body of Christ
2. Water Baptism
3. Results of Confession
B. Benefits to being joined to the body of Christ
1. Limited to Church Age
2. Happens only once to each believer
3. You don’t feel anything
4. Members of Christ body
5. Does not necessarily mean a special endowment of power.
II. Filling Ephesians 5:18
A. Contrast-comparison what controls you.
B. Key Word___________________________ Galatians 5:16
1. Walk
2. Quench not the Holy Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NKJV) 19 Do not quench the Spirit.

C. Two Methods of Dedicated Life

1. Initial dedication.
Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV)  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

a. Persecution v. 1
b. Separation v. 2
c. Transformation v. 2


2. Continual Dedication
a. Direction
b. Prayer, read and apply word, fellowship, witness

III. Who controls you?

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HOW JESUS HANDLED. . . . GOING AWAY –Giving the Promise of the Holy Spirit July 16, 2017







I. RECAP (The promise of the Holy Spirit)







II. The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 2:13-14



A. First trusted in Jesus Ephesians 2:6,7



1. Redemption verse 7



2. By His Blood verse 7



2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV)  For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.







B. Be Sealed verse 13







1. _________________________________



2. _________________________________



3. _________________________________



4. _________________________________







C. Guarantee - Earnest verse 14











III. The Working Holy Spirit







A. Temple of Holy Spirit







1 Corinthians 3:16 (NKJV) 16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?



1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NKJV) 19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body[a] and in your spirit, which are God’s.







Romans 8:9 (NKJV) 9 But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.







B. Filling of the Holy Spirit







Ephesians 5:18 (NKJV) 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,







Galatians 5:16 (NKJV) 16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.


 

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HOW JESUS HANDLED LEAVING July 9, 2017

I. Jesus Prepares disciples for his leaving. John 14:1-6


II. Leaves Comforter John 14:15-18,26

A. Another
B. Helper
C. Spirit of Truth
D. No Orphans

III. Holy Spirit Convicts John 16:8-14

A. Convicts
1. Sin v. 9
2. Righteousness v. 10
3. Judgement v.11

B. Glorify Christ v.13-14

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MAT 6:19-20 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where theives do not break in or steal

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Verses to reveiw:

MAT 7:7-11
MAT 7:11 = key verse
Eph 2:10
John 14:15-16

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HOW DID JESUS HANDLE. . . . . . . MIRACLES June 11, 2017





I. WHAT ARE MIRACLES?


A. AMAZING





B. CAN’T BE EXPLAINED





C. RARE





II. WHAT DID JESUS USE MIRACLES FOR?


A. SHOW WHO HE WAS.


Matthew 11:20-24








III THE GREATEST MIRACLE, __________________________________________________


Romans 10:13 (NKJV)


13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”


Ephesians 2:8-9 (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.


John 3:3 Born Again


John 3:16 Everlasting life


John 8:36 Makes us free


Romans 5:1 Peace with God


I Corinthians 12:12-13 Baptized into one body


Ephesians 1:13 Sealed with Holy Spirit


Ephesians 1:6-7 Redemption


Ephesians 2:10 His workmanship


Philippians 4:7 Peace of God

 

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HOW DID JESUS HANDLE. . . . . .HUMILITY? 6/4/17

I. HUMILITY
Romans 12:3 (NKJV) 3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.
Isaiah 14:12-15 (NKJV) 12 “How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer,[a] son of the morning!
How you are cut down to the ground, You who weakened the nations! 13 For you have said in your heart: ‘I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation, On the farthest sides of the north; 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.’15 Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol,
To the lowest depths of the Pit.
Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV) 18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
James 4:10 (NKJV) 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
1 Peter 5:6 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,

II. HOW TO BE HUMBLE
A. Don’t overestimate yourself. Jesus said: Luke 14:1, 7-11

B. Care for others


III. JESUS HUMBLED HIMSELF. Philippians 2:5-8

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HOW DID JESUS HANDLE OR SAY ABOUT: SELFLESSNESS May 13, 2017
I. Selfish-Selfie Culture
I John 2:15-16 (Pride of Life) I Thessalonians 4:3-7
II. Selflessness (Examples)
A. Jochebed
Exodus 2:10 (NKJV)  And the child grew, and she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. So she called his name Moses,[a] saying, “Because I drew him out of the water.”

B. Hannah
1 Samuel 1:9 (NKJV) 9 So Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat by the doorpost of the tabernacle of the Lord.

C. Mary Luke 2:25-35
Luke 2:34-35 (NKJV) 34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against 35 (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

III. One of the most important characteristics of a believer.

A. Love your neighbor

Mark 12:31 (NKJV) 31 And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’[a] There is no other commandment greater than these.”
Galatians 5:14 (NKJV) 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

B. Jesus took selflessness beyond normal

1. Love and help friends
2. Love your enemy

Matthew 5:43-44 (NKJV) 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you

C. The Greatest Example

John 3:16 (NKJV) 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
 

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FORGIVE YOURSELF MAY 7, 2017
I. Example of the most difficult to forgive.
A. Peter Mark 14:66-72; Mark 16:7, John 21:1-9
B. Paul Acts 9:1
1 Timothy 1:15 (NKJV) This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
II. Why we don’t forgive ourselves.
A. Not accept God’s forgiveness
B. We think we know something about our sin.
C. We are performance based.
D. We think we are exempt.
E. Expect to sin again.
F. Confronted by the consequences of our sin.
G. Low self-esteem.
III. Steps to Self-forgiveness I John 1:8,9,10
A. Admit to God I am guilty.
B. Confess you have not forgiven yourself.
C. Confess I am in emotional bondage.
D. Ask God to forgive you.
Key Verses:
John 8:34-36 (NKJV) 34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 35 And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.
Matthew 11:28 (NKJV) 28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Psalm 103:10-12 (NKJV) 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities. 11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;
12 As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.

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HAVING A FORGIVING SPIRIT

I. Forgive
A. Forgiveness is a choice

14Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 15looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;

B. God will take care of the person who hurt you.

Romans 12:19-20 (NKJV) 19Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. 20Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

II. Develop a Forgiving Spirit
A. Forgiveness is an act of will
B. Depend on the power and the person of the Holy Spirit
1. Pray
2. Confess
3. Then declare to the Lord by faith I am free of this person. James 4:7-10

III. Joseph (A life of forgiveness) Genesis 45:4-15
A. Hated by his brothers
B. Misunderstood by his father
C. Sold by his brothers
D. Worked for Potiphar
E. In Prison
F. Forgotten and remembered (Genesis 45:4-15)

IV. The Key to a Forgiving Spirit
A. See it as God’s plan

Romans 8:28 (NKJV) 28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

B. Perfect an area of your life
1. Make you stinger
2. Train to have a forgiving spirit
3. May even help the other person

C. How many times do we forgive?

Mathew 18:21-22 (NKJV) 21Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” 22Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.
Genesis 50:20 (NKJV) 20 “But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.

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How did Jesus handle: Forgiveness?

I. Why we need Forgiveness. 1Corinthians 15:1-3

A. Sin-
Jeremiah 2:13 (NKJV)

13” For My people have committed two evils:
They have forsaken Me, the foundation of living waters,
And hewn themselves cisterns-broken cisterns that can hold no water.

John 4:10 (NKJV)
10Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.

B. Forgiveness is a Gift. Romans 6:23 (NKJV)
23For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord

II. We are forgiven by a blood sacrifice.
A. Sacrificial
B. Substitutional
C. All-Sufficient
D. Atonement

III. No Forgiveness or blood Sacrifice without the Resurrection. 1 Corinthians 15:4-19
A. The Foundation of our Faith. V12-13
B. Witness v. 5-9