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How Would Jesus Handle. . . Having a Forgiving Spirit?
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Having a forgiving spirit
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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.â€
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.
How Would Jesus Handle. . .Discipleship?
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Discipleship - Engage, Equip, Encourage, Edify
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Discipleship - Engage, Equip, Encourage, Edify
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HOW JESUS HANDLED: DISCIPLESHIP
I. JESUS DEFINED A DISCIPLE Luke 14:25-33
A. Hate Father and Mother Luke 14:26
1. Explanation Matthew 10:37, Luke 16:13
Matthew 10:37 “He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.”
Luke 16:13 “But he said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.’”
B. Bears His Cross MAT:27
Also in Luke 9:23-24
C. Forsake All MAT:33
II. WHAT CHARACTERIZES THE LIFE OF A DISCIPLE
A. If you abide in my word. . .You are my disciple
John 8:31 “Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.”
B. Love One Another. . They will know you are my disciple.
John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
C. Bear much fruit. . .So you will be my disciple
John 15:8 “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.”
How Would Jesus Handle. . .Opposition?
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
God did not remove the Red Sea, He opened it. He will help us find a way through our problems as well.
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
God did not remove the Red Sea, He opened it. He will help us find a way through our problems as well.
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HOW WOULD JESUS HANDLE. . .OPPOSITION!
I. OPPOSITION
A. From His Hometown. Matthew 13:53-59
B. From Man’s Traditions. Matthew 15:1-9
C. From False Accusations. Matthew 26:59-64
II. WHY THE TRIAL OF OPPOSITION James 1:2-3
A. Testing
B. Brings Patience
Remember: John 15:18-21
18 “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.20 Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also. 21 But all these things they will do to you for My name’s sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me.”
How Would Jesus Handle. . .Selflessness
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for interest of others.
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for interest of others.
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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.â€
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.â€
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.â€
Galatians 5:14 (NKJV) 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.â€
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) 16Â 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.
How Would Jesus Handle. . .Selflessness
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Let this MIND be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Let this MIND be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
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How Would Jesus Handle. . .Temptation
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Temptation Everywhere
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Temptation Everywhere
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How Would Jesus Handle...Friends?
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
PSALMS 118:26 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
PSALMS 118:26 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
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I. WHAT IS A FRIEND?
II. KINDS OF FRIENDS
A. FAIR WEATHER FRIENDS
1. Triumphal Entry: Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:5
John 12:16-18 (NKJV) 16His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about Him and that they had done these things to Him. 17Therefore the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of his tomb and raised him from the dead, bore witness. 18For this reason the people also met Him, because they heard that He had done this sign.
B. THROUGH YOU UNDER THE BUS.
1. Judas Betrayal
Mark 14:10-11 (NKJV) 10Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Him to them. 11And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. So he sought how he might conveniently betray Him.
C. FRIEND WHO DIDN’T STAND UP (weak)
1. Peter and All
Mark 14:26-31 (NKJV) 26And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 7Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep will be scattered.28But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee.” 29Peter said to Him, “Even if all are mad to stumble, yet I will not be.” 30Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” 31But he spoke more vehemently, “If I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” And they all said likewise.
III. JESUS PERFECT FRIEND JOHN 15:13-17
A. True Friendship involves Sacrifice v.13
B. True Friendship involves Commitment v.14
C. True Friendship involves Trust v. 15
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INTEGRITY December 2, 2018
I. WHY HAVE INTEGRITY?
A. Definition
B. What You See Is What You Get.
Matthew 6:24 (NKJV) “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.
James 1:8 (NKJV) He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
John 8:36 (NKJV) 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.
II. EXAMPLE OF INTEGRITY—JOSEPH Genesis 47:1,2,7,11
III. THE PROBLEM Genesis 47:13-15
IV. THE SOLUTION Genesis 47:16-17
A. Didn’t give a hand out.
B. The Next Year Genesis 47:18-26
V. OUR CHOICE
JESUS IS BETTER THAN AARON, THE TABERNACLE
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Heb 10:9
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JESUS IS BETTER THAN AARON, THE TABERNACLE 2-25-18
I. BETTER THAN OLD COVENANT OF THE LAW Hebrews 8:7-13
A. Not Saved by Law Hebrews 8:6-8
B. Saved and live by Grace
Titus 2:11-12 (NKJV) For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,
II. JESUS’ BLOOD IS BETTER Hebrews 9:16-17
A. Last Will and Testament Hebrews 9:16-17
B. A Testator “to arrange disposal” Executor
1. Blood of animals couldn’t take away sin
2. Only Jesus blood did. Hebrews 10:-4,12,14
C. Jesus is the New Covenant Hebrews 10:9
III. JOINT-HEIRS WITH JESUS Hebrews 10:10,14
John 17:24 (NKJV) 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.
Colossians 3:1 (NKJV) If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
Ephesians 3:16-19 (NKJV) 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Jesus is the way, the Truth, and the Life
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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
Jesus The Great High Priest
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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JOY ROBBERS 5-19-19
Humility—a humble person is not one who thinks mainly of themself.
Submissive Mind—not a religious doormat.
Ourselves—your servants for Jesus’ sake.
2 Corinthians 4:5 (NKJV) “ For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.”
Philippians 2:1
Consolation in Christ
Comfort of Love
Affection and Mercy
Philippians 2:2
Fulfill my Joy
Like Minded
Same Love
One Accord
One Mind
Philippians 2:3
Selfish Ambition
Lowliness of Mind
Esteem Others Better Than Himself
Philippians 2:4
Look Not Only for His Own Interests
July 2, 2017
Rick Hudson - guest speaker
June 25th, 2017
Paul Brasier - guest speaker
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‘LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE” 7-14-19
THREE TOOLS WE NEED TO LET GOD WORK IN US!
I. DO ALL THINGS WITHOUT. . . .
A. Complaining
B. Disputing
II. THAT YOU MAY BECOME. . . . Titus 2:1
Ephesians 5:1 (NKJV) Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.
A. Blameless
B. Harmless Romans 16:19, Eph 5:27
Matthew 10:16 (NKJV) “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
2 Corinthians 11:3 (NKJV) But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
C. Without Fault Numbers 19:2; 2 Peter 3:14
Numbers 6:14 (NKJV) And he shall present his offering to the Lord: one male lamb in its first year without blemish as a burnt offering, one ewe lamb in its first year without blemish as a sin offering, one ram without blemish as a peace offering,
D. Crooked and Perverse Generation Isaiah 53:6
Deuteronomy 32:5 (NKJV) “They have corrupted themselves; They are not His children, Because of their blemish: A perverse and crooked generation.
Proverbs 2:15 (NKJV) Whose ways are crooked, And who are devious in their paths;
III. SHINE AS LIGHTS
Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
2 Corinthians 4:6 (NKJV) For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:8 (NKJV) For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light
LOOK AT THE BOOK --HEBREWS
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Conclusion & Summary of Hebrews, Key Verses
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Conclusion & Summary of Hebrews, Key Verses
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LOOK AT THE BOOK --HEBREWS 8-12-18
1. Jesus is superior to everything 1:1-3
2. Made like us. 2:17-18; 4:15
3. Our High Priest forever 7:17; 27 (once for all)
4. Importance of the blood 9:22
5. The blood of bulls and goats cannot take away sins. 10:3-4
6. What priests couldn’t do Jesus did. 10:10-12
7. Heroes of the faith. 11
8. Running the race—living the Christian life 12:1-2
9. Continually offering the sacrifice of praise 13:15
10. Conclusion—Benediction 13:20-25
Love Conquers All
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
We love first because He first loved us 1 John 4:1-9
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
We love first because He first loved us 1 John 4:1-9
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We love first because He first loved us 1 John 4:1-9
LOVE LETTERS
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Phl 1:1-11 Paul writes to the Phillipians
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Phl 1:1-11 Paul writes to the Phillipians
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LOVE LETTERS 3/24/19
I. PAUL’S GREETING Philippians 1:1-11
A. Introduction-------Bondservants 1:1-2
1. To All Saints v. 2
2. Bishops & Deacons
B. From God & Lord Jesus Christ
1. Grace
2. Peace
Romans 5:1 (NKJV) 1 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.
II. PAUL’S TRUE FEELINGS FOR THE PHILIPPIANS v. 3-11
A. Thanked God for them
1. Always
2. For you all
3. Making requests with Joy
MANKIND'S ONLY HOPE
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Jesus: Made higher than angels. Made lower than angels.
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Jesus: Made higher than angels. Made lower than angels.
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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) 3Â When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, 4Â 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) Â 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.
NEW COVENANT
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Communion - Remembering God's New Covenant
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Communion - Remembering God's New Covenant
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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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“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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“NOBODY LOVES ME” 9-16-18
I. OTHER PRISONERS Genesis 40:1-3
II. THE DREAMS Genesis 40:4-7, 8
A. Butler Genesis 40:9-11; 12-15
B. Baker Genesis 40:16-17; 18-19
C. Dreams fulfilled Genesis 40:2-22
III. FORGOTTEN Genesis 40:23; 41:1
Romans 8:35-39 (NKJV) 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” 37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Hebrews 13:5 (NKJV) 5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Nahum 1:7 (NKJV) 7 The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him.
Isaiah 41:10
Psalm 31:7
Psalm 55:22
Nothing but the Facts
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Just The Facts
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Just The Facts
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Our Father Cares - Fathers Day
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
....A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Psalm 68:4-5
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
....A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Psalm 68:4-5
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Verses to reveiw:
MAT 7:7-11
MAT 7:11 = key verse
Eph 2:10
John 14:15-16
OUR HEART IS SET ON......?
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OUR HEART IS SET ON. . . . . . ? 2-11-18
I. WORSHIP John 4
A. What it is not—misconceptions
1. I get something out of it.
2. I do certain religious activities
Malachi 1:10 (NKJV) “Who is there even among you who would shut the doors, So that you would not kindle fire on My altar in vain? I have no pleasure in you,” Says the Lord of hosts, “Nor will I accept an offering from your hands.”
B. Misunderstanding deeds of worship.
1. Intellectual Stimulation
2. Entertainment
II. WHAT WORSHIP IS John 4:23,24
A. Worship in Spirit
1 Corinthians 2:11b (NKJV) . . . Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.”
B. Worship in Truth.
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.”
PERFECT LOVE AVAILABLE TO MANKIND
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PERFECT LOVE AVAILABLE TO MANKIND 10-28-18
John 7:17 (NKJV) If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
John 16:13 (NKJV) However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.
PERFECT LOVE IS AVAILIBLE TO MEN I John 4:7-12
A. Reasons why Christians should love.
1. God is Love. v. 7
2. God sent His Son for us. v. 9
3. Love is the heart of Christian witness. v. 12
FIND YOUR VOICE
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