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CLEAN HEART
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I John 3:18-24. How to produce a clean heart and why we need to.
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CLEAN HEART 1-21-18
Psalm 51:10
I. NOT A CLEAN HEART
A. Murder begins in the heart. Matthew 5:21 (NKJV) 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’
Adultery begins in the heart. Matthew 5:28 (NKJV) 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
B. You think evil in your hearts.
Matthew 9:4 (NKJV) 4 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
C. Evil comes from the Heart
Matthew 12:35 (NKJV) 35 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart[a] brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.
Matthew 15:19 (NKJV) 19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.
D. Hold your tongue
James 1:26 (NKJV) 26 If anyone among you[a] thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.
II. PRODUCING A CLEAN HEART I John 3:18-24
A. Loving with actions v. 18-19
No Greater Love John 15:13 (NKJV) 13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.
B. By God’s Knowledge v. 20-21
1. God knows everything about us
2. God knows how to assure our hearts
C. Obeying God v. 22
D. Obeying God’s supreme commandments
E. By Holy Spirit dwelling in us. V. 24
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COMPASSION 4-28-19
KEY VERSE: Philippians 1:21
Matthew 14:14 Moved by compassion to heal the sick
Matthew 15:32 Compassion to fee 4,000
Matthew 9:35-38 Compassion for their soul
Matthew 18:27 We should have compassion and forgive
CONSIDER HIM
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Hebrews, Chapter 2 continued
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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.â€
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.â€
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.
CONTENTMENT
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Are you a thermostat or a thermometer?
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CONTENTMENT 10-20-19
Philippians 4:10-23
- LEARNED IN WHATEVER STATE Philippians 4:11
- Learned____________________
- Content____________________
- GOD GIVES US SPIRITUAL RESOURCES TO BE CONTENT
- 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.
- 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.
DON'T BE WEEK IN THE KNEES
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Heb 12:11-17 - ...don't limp through our Christian lives....
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Heb 12:11-17 ...A Father's Discipline, and those who are trained by it, afterwards, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness
Heb 12:1-3 ...keeping our focus on Him
Heb 12:11 ...reasons for our disciplines and that it yields peacefulness after we go through discipline
1 Cor 9:27 ...we are to exercise our spiritual knowledge by sharing it with others
Rom 12:17 ... make peace with all men
Heb 12:15 ...avoid bitterness
Heb 12:16 ...Esau gave up everything for a single meal
Heb 12:17 ...Esau realized he was sorry he didn't get the full inheritance
DON'T BELIEVE THE LIES!!
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Focus on the truth
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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.
DON'T FRET---GOD HAS A LAWNMOWER
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
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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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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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
DONT WORRY - BE HAPPY
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Philippians 4:6-7
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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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ENERGY DRINKS NOT ENOUGH
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Hebrews, continued. Heb 4:12
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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) 13Â 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) 13Â 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) 19Â 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) Â Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2Â as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby
Joshua 1:8 (NKJV) Â 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)Â Your word is a lamp to my feet. And a light to my path.
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EVER LEARNING
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Ecclesiastes 1:12-18
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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”.
EYES ON THE PRIZE
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Look forward towards the ultimate goal
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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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BY FAITH ABRAHAM. . . . 5-20-18
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV) “ No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”
I. Abraham Obeyed Hebrews 11:8
A. Worship lead to Obedience Genesis 12:1-6
B. Built Altars Genesis 12:7-8
II. Growth of Abraham Faith Hebrews 11:17
A. Beginning of his Journey of Faith
B. Obeying God without question Genesis 22:1-14
FAITH IS REAL SEEING
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Romans 8:25 "But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perserverance"
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Romans 8:25 "But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perserverance"
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Heb 11:1-3
1 John 3:3
Heb 2:8
Eph 1:3
Habakkuk 2:4
Romans 1:17
Galations 3:11
FATHER'S WANT THE BEST
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Heb 12:3-11
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FATHER’S WANT THE BEST 6-17-18
I.
CONSIDER JESUS Hebrews 12:3
II.
TO CHILDREN
Proverbs 3:11-12 (NKJV)
11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction;
12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son
in whom he delights.
A. Despise not the chastening Hebrews 12:5, 8
B. Chastens whom He Loves v. 6
Psalm 34:19 (NKJV)
19 Many
are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all.
Job 5:7 (NKJV)
7 Yet man is born to
[a]trouble, As the sparks fly upward.
John 16:33 (NKJV)
33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you
[a]will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
2 Timothy 3:12 (NKJV)
12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
C.
7 Reasons why Christians suffer
1. Because of our stupidity
1 Peter 2:20 (NKJV)
20 For what credit
is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this
is commendable before God.
2. Taking a stand for the Truth and Righteousness
1 Peter 4:14 (NKJV)
14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed
are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.
3. Suffer for sin in our lives—Judge ourselves
1 Corinthians 11:31 (NKJV)
31 For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged
4. Past Sin
Galatians 6:7 (NKJV)
7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
5. For God’s Purpose
6. For their faith Hebrews 11
7. For Discipline v. 6
III. Honor our Fathers v. 9
IV. For our Benefit v. 10-11
A. Reaction of whom God chastens
1. Despise the chastening v. 5
2. Nor faint when thou art rebuked of him v. 5
3. If you endure chastening v. 7
4. We need to be exercised v. 11
Filled with the Holy Spirit
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
What are you filled with?.....
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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-
FOR ME TO LIVE IS...?
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Mat 21:1-11
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FOR ME TO LIVE IS. . . ? 4-14-19
JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEUM
MATTHEW 21:1-11
10 And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?” 11 So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.”
MARK 11:1-10
LUKE 19:29-40
39 And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” 40 But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.”
ZECHARIAH 9:9
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your King is coming to you;
He is just and having salvation,
Lowly and riding on a donkey,
A colt, the foal of a donkey.
PSALM 118:25-26
25 Save now, I pray, O Lord; O Lord, I pray, send now prosperity.
26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
We have blessed you from the house of the Lord.
FOR ME TO LIVE IS. . . ? 4-14-19
JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEUM
MATTHEW 21:1-11
10 And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?” 11 So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.”
MARK 11:1-10
LUKE 19:29-40
39 And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” 40 But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.”
ZECHARIAH 9:9
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your King is coming to you;
He is just and having salvation,
Lowly and riding on a donkey,
A colt, the foal of a donkey.
PSALM 118:25-26
25 Save now, I pray, O Lord; O Lord, I pray, send now prosperity.
26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
We have blessed you from the house of the Lord.
FOR ME TO LIVE IS. . . ? 4-14-19
JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEUM
MATTHEW 21:1-11
10 And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?” 11 So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.”
MARK 11:1-10
LUKE 19:29-40
39 And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” 40 But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.”
ZECHARIAH 9:9
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your King is coming to you;
He is just and having salvation,
Lowly and riding on a donkey,
A colt, the foal of a donkey.
PSALM 118:25-26
25 Save now, I pray, O Lord; O Lord, I pray, send now prosperity.
26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
We have blessed you from the house of the Lord.
Forgive Yourself
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Have patience, God isn't finished yet. Phillipians 1:6
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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) 28Â Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Psalm 103:10-12 (NKJV) 10Â He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities. 11Â For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;
12Â As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
FRUIT STEALER---PART II
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...Put on your armor
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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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GLORIFY GOD 6-2-19
God Exalting Jesus
Acts 2:32-36 (NKJV)
32 This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses.
33 Therefore being exalted
[a]to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear.
34 “For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says himself: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand,
35 Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”
36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
All Will Bow To Him
Isaiah 45:23 I have sworn by Myself; The word has gone out of My mouth
in righteousness, And shall not
return, That to Me every knee shall bow, Every tongue shall take an oath.
All Will Worship Jesus
1. Angels in Heaven Revelation 4:2-9
2. Spirits of the Redeemed Revelation 4:10-11
3. Obedient believers on earth Romans 10:9
4. The dishonest on earth 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
5. Demons and lost humans in hell 1 Peter 3:18-22
Jesus was to glorify God the Father
John 17:1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come.
Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You,
John 17:22 And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one:
John 17:24 “Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may
behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
Our ultimate purpose---The Glory of God
Ephesians 1:6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.
Ephesians 1:12 that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory.
Ephesians 1:14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to
the praise of His glory.
Fellowship of Christ’s Sufferings
Philippians 3:10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings,
being conformed to His death,
Glorify God
Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father
in heaven.
GRACE NOT JUST A GIRLS NAME
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Gen 43:16
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“GRACE NOT JUST A GIRLS NAME” 10-21-18
John 1:14 (KJV) 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
SAVED
Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV)
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
CONDEMNED
John 3:18 (KJV)
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
I.
BACK TO EGYPT Genesis 43:15-34
A. Joseph shows Grace to his brothers v. 16
B. His Brothers v. 18-23
C. In the House v. 24-30
D. Dinner v. 31-34
II.
GRACE OF ALL
A. For Unsaved
B. For us to serve and glorify God
Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
HANG ON TIGHT TO WHAT YOU GOT!
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Hebrews Chapter 2 - Don't Drift Away
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Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Hebrews Chapter 2 - Don't Drift Away
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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 worksâ€; 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)
19Â 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)
28Â 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)
24Â being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25Â 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, 26Â 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)
39Â You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. 40Â 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.
HELP, I'VE FALLEN
Craig Sopcisak
Eccl 4:9-12
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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
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
High Priest
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
We continue in Hebrews
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HOPE TO DISPAIR TO....?
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Luke 19:28-40, Matthew 21:1-9,Mark 11:1-10, John 12:12-19. TRIUMPHANT ENTRY-HOPE, to CRUCIFICATION, DISPAIR
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Luke 19:28-40, Matthew 21:1-9,Mark 11:1-10, John 12:12-19. TRIUMPHANT ENTRY-HOPE, to CRUCIFICATION, DISPAIR
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HOPE TO DESPAIR TO. . . .? 3-25-18
I. TRIUMPHANT ENTRY------HOPE Luke 19:28-40, Matthew 21:1-9
Mark 11:1-10, John 12:12-19
Zechariah 9:9 (NKJV) 9 “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey.
A. Three Groups
1. The Hope of the Disciples v. 37 – 38
2. Misbelief of Religious Leaders v. 39
3. Those that didn’t care
B. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem v. 41
II SHORT WEEK LATER-------Despair
A. Crucifixion (Psalm 22) Matthew 22:33-43, Mark 15:22-32
John 19:17-22, Luke 23:33-43
1. Nails
2. Setting of the cross
3. Suffocation
4. Circulation of blood.
B. Thieves on the Cross
III. HOPE TO VICTORY----------To be Continued
Only the Beginning!
How did Jesus handle the giving of the Holy Spirit?
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
How would you answer if asked: Is Faith in God a Crutch?
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How would you answer if asked: Is Faith in God a Crutch?
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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
HOW DID JESUS HANDLE. . . . . . . MIRACLES
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
When God steps in, miracles happen.
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When God steps in, miracles happen.
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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.â€
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
HOW DID JESUS HANDLE. . . THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT?
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
What are the gifts and what are they for?
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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
How did Jesus handle....HUMILITY?
Pastor Criag Sopcisak
Humility
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HOW DID JESUS HANDLE. . . . . .HUMILITY? 6/4/17
I. HUMILITY
Romans 12:3 (NKJV) 3Â 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) 18Â Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
James 4:10 (NKJV) 10Â Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
1 Peter 5:6 (NKJV) 6Â 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
How Did Jesus Handle...Forgiveness?
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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