John the Baptist
July 26, 2009
John 1:17-28
Who John was not:
Fact #1
John was not ______ ______________.
Fact #2
John was not ____________.
Fact #3
John was not ______ _______________.
Who John was:
Fact #4
John was a ________ with a message.
Fact #5
John was _______________ with water.
Fact #6
John was a ________________ of Jesus.
Life lessons from John the Baptist:
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John – The Incarnation
July 19, 2009
John 1:4-18
Truth #1
Jesus is the _________ of God.
Truth #2
Jesus was ________________ by many people.
Truth #3
Jesus is _______________ by those who believe.
Truth #4
Jesus became a ________ being.
Truth #5
Jesus reveals the ___________ of God.
Who is Jesus to you?
How is the light shining in your life?
July 12, 2009
Background of the Book:
1. The _______________ John is usually credited with the authorship of the fourth Gospel.
2. John often refers to himself as the disciple whom Jesus __________.
3. John is identified as the ________ of Zebedee and the _____________ of James.
4. John played an instrumental role in the __________ ____________.
5. John’s gospel _____________ from the first three gospel accounts.
6. John recorded __________ miracles that were not recorded by the synoptic gospel writers.
7. John’s Gospel is generally considered to be the ________ of the four Gospels to be written.
John 1:1-3 1109/1645
The Prolog:
Truth #1
Jesus is ____________.
Truth #2
Jesus is ______.
Truth #3
Jesus is the ______________.
Who is Jesus to you?
July 5, 2009
1 John 1:5-10
Truth #1
God is Light and there is ____ ______________ in Him.
Misconception #1
You can walk in the light and continue to ____________ habitual sin.
Truth #2
When we walk in the light, we experience ___________ and ________________
Misconception #2
We can walk in the light and ________ our sin.
Truth #3
When we confess our sin, we are ______________ and _____________.
Misconception #3
We can walk in the light and ___________ His _______.
Are you walking in darkness or in the light?
How would you describe your fellowship with God?
How might you improve your fellowship with God?
A Missional People with a Missional Purpose [ 36 min 11 s | 24.84 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadJune 21, 2009
Matthew 5:13-16
Salt has _____ Influence.
1. Salt adds _____
2. Salt is a ______
3. Salt creates _____
4. Salt promotes _____
Light has _____ Influence.
1. Light _____ darkness
2.Light gives ______ guidance
3. SLights _____ what is there
4. Light _____ reflects light from its source
Are you influenncing your world with salt and light?
How could you better be salt and light?
7 Keys to Restoring Relationships (Part 1) [ 35 min 25 s | 24.32 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMay 31, 2009
Key #1 __________ yourself in ________________.
Key #2 ______ _______ for help.
Key #3 _____________ the other person’s __________.
Key #4 ___________________ your responsibility and ______.
Do you currently have any broken relationships in your life?
How can these keys begin the process of restoration?
2 Timothy 2:1-10
3 Characteristics of a good soldier:
Characteristic #1
A good soldier ________ ___________
Characteristic #2
A good soldier ________ ___________
Characteristic #3
A good soldier ________ ___________
Are you a “good” soldier of Christ?
Which of these characteristics do you need to further develop in your life?
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Four secrets of lasting love:
Secret #1
Lastiing Love _______ _______.
Secret #2
Lastiing Love ________ _______.
Secret #3
Lastiing Love _______ the _______.
Secret #4
Lastiing Love _______ the _______.
Do you love others in the same way that God loves you?
Which of the secrets of lasting love do you need to put into practice?
Today’s Sermon is by Rob Valentine
Romans 12:1-8
Page 1763 in Black Bible / Page 1188 in Brown Bible
· WWJD
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· WWJD
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· BIBLE
¨ B______
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Question #1: Are you living your life according to worldly views and keeping up with the Jones’? Or by the example God provided for you in Jesus?
Question #2: When you have questions, do you search the internet for an answer, or do you refer to the instruction manual that God provided for you in the BIBLE, first??
WHY CHURCH?
May 3, 2009
Acts 2:42-47
Truth #1
The church provides opportunities to __________.
Truth #2
The church provides an opportunity for __________________.
Truth #3
The church provides an opportunity for ____________ and _____________
Truth #4
The church provides an opportunity for ______________.
How are these truths evident in your life?
How is your part in the ministry of this church a benefit to you? To others?
April 26, 2009
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
3 Causes of Anger:
Solutions to dealing with anger:
Solution #1
Resolve to manage your anger.
Solution #2
Remember the cost of losing control.
Solution #3
Reflect before reacting.
Solution #4
______________ your anger _____________________.
Solution #5
_________________ your ________.
Solution #6
________ on __________ ________.
Are there situations or relationships where your anger is expressed in a less than loving way?
Which of these solutions may help you to deal with your anger more effectively?
April 19, 2009
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Solutions to dealing with anger:
Solution #1
__________ to __________ your anger.
Solution #2
__________ the __________ of losint control.
Solution #3
__________ before __________
Are there situations or relationships where your anger is expressed in a less than loving way?
Which of these ssolutions may help you to deal with your anger more effectively?
Does the Resurrection of Jesus Really Matter?
April 12, 2009
John 20:1-18 1136/1685
Importance #1
The resurrection of Jesus validates ______ __________ ____.
Importance #2
The resurrection of Jesus validates our __________.
Proof #1 – the _________ tomb
Proof #2 – the __________________
Proof #3 – the ______________________ of the
disciples
Proof #4 – the ________ of Jesus today.
Importance #3
The resurrection of Jesus validates our ________.
How does the realty of Christ’s resurrection affirm your faith?
What does the resurrection of Christ mean for you today? For your future?
Early on Easter Sunday, a roman soldier surprised our congregation with a detailed first-person view of the crucifixion of Jesus. Fortunatly, we were able to record this wonderfully personal and detailed account of the events of the cruciifixion.
Sermon for Thursday, April 9th, 2009.
(Maundy Thursday)