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Eph 6:1-4

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Children, Obey Your Parents
Ephesians 6:1-4

A. The Responsibility of Obedience
(Ephesians 6:1, Deuteronomy 21:18-21)

B. The Goal of Obedience
(Ephesians 6:1, Genesis 22:1-10, Romans 6:17)

C. The Motive of Obedience
(Ephesians 6:1-2, 1 Timothy 5:3-8, Colossians 3:20)

D. The Attitude of Obedience
(Ephesians 6:2)

E. The Benefit of Obedience
(Ephesians 6:2-3, Proverbs 1:8-10)

F. The Training for Obedience
(Ephesians 6:4, Genesis 25:27-28, Deuteronomy 21:15-17, Judges 11:1-3, 2 Samuel 13-14, Hebrews 12:5-11, Proverbs 22:15)

*Declare-What is going to be done (Joshua 24:15)
*Define-What's Wrong (Joshua 24:15)
*Decide-I am going to maintain control of my house (Joshua 24:15)

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Ephesians 5

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A Call To Men
Ephesians 5

Introduction
(Genesis 2:18-23)

A. Be A Faithful Man
(Ephesians 5:22)

B. Be A Responsible Man
(Ephesians 5:23)
1. How Does Christ Lead (Ephesians 5:24)
a. He Equips (Ephesians 4:11)
b. He Is Mature (Ephesians 4:13)
c. He Is Wise (Ephesians 4:16)

C. Be A Loving Man
1. Sacrificial Love (Ephesians 5:25)
2. Pure Love (Ephesians 5:26)
3. Purposeful Love (Ephesians 5:27)
4. Permanent Love (Ephesians 5:31)

D. Be A Respectable Man
(Ephesians 5:33)

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Selected Scriptures

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The Heart of Evangelism

1. Evangelism Flows Out of A Heart of Worship
(Ephesians 1:3-7)

2. Evangelism Flows From A Heart Convinced of The Truth
(Ephesians 1:13, 4:20-22, Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:5)

3. Evangelism Flows From A Heart Filled With Gratitude
(Ephesians 2:1-4,12)

4. Evangelism Flows From A Heart Sensitive To The Lord's Leading
(Ephesians 2:10, 6:19-20)

5. Evangelism Flows From A Heart In Love With His Church
(Ephesians 1:15, 2:17-19)

6. Evangelism Flows From A Heart of Responsibility and Stewardship
(Ephesians 3:7-8)

7. Evangelism Flows From A Heart of Jealousy For Christ's Glory
(Ephesians 4:9-10, Philippians 2:8-11)

8. Evangelism Flows From A Heart of Love For Lost People
(Ephesians 4:15, 5:1-2)

9. Evangelism Flows Out of A Heart of Surrender
(Ephesians 5:18)

10. Evangelism Flows Out of A Heart of Courage
(Ephesians 6:10-12)

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Ephesians 4 & 5

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The New Man
Ephesians 4-5

A. Exhortation to The New Man
(Ephesians 4:17-21)
1. Embrace and Cultivate Your New Mind
(Ephesians 4:17-18, 1 Corinthians 2:16)
2. Embrace and Cultivate Your New Morality
(Ephesians 4:19)

B. Identity of The New Man
(Ephesians 4:22-24, Galatians 2:20)

C. The Community of The New Man
(Ephesians 4:25-32)
1. No Lying (Ephesians 4:25)
2. No Apathy (Ephesians 4:26)
3. No Laziness (Ephesians 4:28)
4. No Unwholesome Words (Ephesians 4:29)
5. No Bitterness (Ephesians 4:31-32)

D. The Lifestyle of The New Man
(Ephesians 5:1-4)

E. Warnings to The New Man
1. The Danger of the Old Man (Ephesians 5:5-6)
2. The Safeguards Against the Old Man
a. Avoidance (Ephesians 5:7-11)
b. Confrontation (Ephesians 5:11-13)
3. The Message to the Old Man (Ephesians 5:14)

F. The Duty of The New Man
1. Outward Duty (Ephesians 5:15-16)
2. Upward Duty (Ephesians 5:18)
3. Inward Duty (Ephesians 5:19)

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Ephesians 4 & 5

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Christ's Ministry to His Church
Ephesians 4 & 5

1. Christ Empowers His Church
(Ephesians 4:7)

2. Christ Inspires His Church
(Ephesians 4:8-10)

3. Christ Equips His Church
(Ephesians 4:11)

4. Christ Employs His Church
(Ephesians 4:12)
a. Productive Work (Ephesians 4:12)
b. Progressive Work (Ephesians 4:13)

5. Christ Challenges His Church
a. To Stability (Ephesians 4:14)
b. To Maturity (Ephesians 4:15)

6. Christ Organizes His Church
(Ephesians 4:15-16)

7. Christ Commands His Church
(Ephesians 4:17-24)

8. Christ Warns His Church
(Ephesians 5:3)
a. Evaluate Your Salvation (Ephesians 5:3-6)
b. Demonstrate Your Salvation (Ephesians 5:7-15)

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Ephesians 4

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Our Core Values
Ephesians 4

A. We Value Spiritual Unity
1. The Calling of Unity
(Ephesians 4:1, 2:14-19)
a. A Sovereign Call (Ephesians 1:4-5)
b. A Powerful Call (Ephesians 2:1-3)
c. A Merciful Call (Ephesians 2:4-5)
d. A Gracious Call (Ephesians 2:8)
e. A Purposeful Call (Ephesians 3:21)
2. The Cultivation of Unity (Ephesians 4:3)
3. The Conviction of Unity (Ephesians 4:4-6)

B. We Value Spiritual Growth
1. Spiritual Growth is Achieved
a. When All the Members Use Their Spiritual Gifts (Ephesians 4:7-8, Romans 12:6, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7)
b. When All the Members are Equipped to Work (Ephesians 4:11-12)
2. Spiritual Growth is Manisfested
a. By Knowing What We Believe (Ephesians 4:13)
b. By Knowing Who We Believe (Ephesians 4:13)
c. By Knowing When Not To Believe (Ephesians 4:14)
3. Spiritual Growth is Solidified By Evangelism
(Ephesians 4:15)

C. We Value Spiritual Seperation
(Ephesians 4:17-24)
1. Evaluate Who You Are (Ephesians 4:18-22)
2. Renew Who You Are (Ephesians 4:23-24)

D. We Value Spiritual Brotherhood
(Ephesians 4:25-32)

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Ephesians 3:14-21

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Prayer
Ephesians 3:14-21

1. The Privilege of Prayer
(Ephesians 3:11-12)

2. The Benefits of Prayer
(Ephesians 3:13; Colossians 3:1-3)

3. The Attitude of Prayer
(Ephesians 3:14)

4. The Requests of Prayer
(Ephesians 3:16)
a. For the Spirit's Strengthening
(Ephesians 3:16, Romans 7:21-25, 2 Corinthians 4:16)
b. For the Son's Dwelling
(Ephesians 3:17)
c. For the Father's Fullness
(Ephesians 3:19, 4:13, 5:18)

5. The Results of Prayer
(Ephesians 3:17)

6. The Confidence of Prayer
(Ephesians 3:20)

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Ephesians 1-2

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The Glorious Church

A. The Revelation of the Church
(Ephesians 1:9-10)
1. What is the Mystery? (Ephesians 3:1-10)

B. The Head of the Church
(Ephesians 1:22-23)

C. The Heart of the Church
(Ephesians 2:11-12)
1. A Heart of Gratitude (Ephesians 2:12-13)
2. A Heart of Reconciliation (Ephesians 2:14-16,4:3-4)
3. A Heart of Humility (Ephesians 2:17-18)
4. A Heart of Wonder (Ephesians 2:19)

D. The Behavior of the Church
1. God the Father Owns it (Ephesians 2:19)
2. God the Son Builds it (Ephesians 2:20-21, 4:16)
3. God the Spirit Indwells it (Ephesians 2:22)

E. The Needs of the Church
1. People Willing to Preach (Ephesians 3:8)
2. People Willing to Love and Care (Ephesians 3:9)

F. The Owner of the Church
(Ephesians 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Romans 12:4-6)

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Eph 1-2

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Celebration
Ephesians 1-2

A. Celebrate Our New Identity!
(Ephesians 1:1-3, Colossians 3:1-2)

B. Celebrate Our Great Salvation!
1. God, The Father Chooses Us for Salvation
*When? (Ephesians 1:4, 2:8-9)
*Why? (Ephesians 1:4-6, Romans 8:15-16)
*How? (Ephesians 1:11)
2. God, The Son Purchases Our Salvation
(Ephesians 1:7)
*The Meaning of Redemption
*The Cost of Redemption (Ephesians 1:7, 1 Peter 1:18-19)
*The Blessings of Redemption (Ephesians 1:7-8)

3. God, The Holy Spirit Protects Our Salvation
(Ephesians 1:13-14, 1 Peter 1:3-5)

C. Celebrate The Power of God Unto Salvation!
1. Insight into His Power (Ephesians 1:18-19)
2. Example of His Power (Ephesians 1:20-23)
3. Demonstration of His Power (Ephesians 2:1-3)

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Selected Scriptures

Description
Resolution for Godly Living

1. Live a Purposeful Life
(Ecclesiastes 9:10)
a. The Goal
b. The Benefit
c. The Style
d. The Motivation

2. Live a Growing Life
(Colossians 2:6-7)
a. The Obligation to Grow (v.6)
b. The Foundation for Growth (v.7)
c. The Results of Growth

3. Live a Life Trusting in God
(1 Peter 1:5-8)
a. The Foundation for Faith (v.5)
b. The Development of Faith (v.6-7)
c. The Results of Faith (v.7-8)

4. Live an Examined Life
(1 John 1:8-10)
a. The Problem (v.8)
b. The Remedy (v.9)
c. The Blessing (v.9)

5. Live a Life of Dedication
(Romans 12:1-2)
a. Motivation for Dedication (v.1)
b. Nature of Dedication (v.1)
c. Challenge of Dedication (v.2)

6. Live a Holy Life
(2 Corinthians 7:1)
a. Key to Holiness (v.1)
b. Progression of Holiness (v.1)
c. Nature of Holiness (v.1)

7. Live a Disciplined Life
(1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

8. Live a Loving Life
(Colossians 3:12-14)
a. Obligation to Love (v.12)
b. Exhortation to Love (v.12)
c. Challenge to Love (v.13-14)

9. Live in Light of Death
(Psalm 90:10-12)

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Matt 1

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The Glory of God Displayed
Matthew 1

A. The Elective Purpose of God on Display
(Matthew 1:1-17, Genesis 11:26, 12:1-3, 17:18-19, 25:23, 49:1, Romans 9:11-20, Ephesians 1:3-6)

B. The Providence of God on Display
(Matthew 1:1-17)

1. God overcomes history:
a. The patriarch period
b. The egyptian enslavement period
c. The conquest period
d. The monarchial period
e. The exile period
f. The inter-testmental period
g. The roman period

2. God overcomes "Human weakness"
(Matthew 1:18-20)

C. The "Love and Mercy of God on Display" (Matthew 1:21)
D. The Word of God on Display (Matthew 1:22-23)

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Matt 28

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The Resurrection
Matthew 28

1. The Resurrection Inspires Conviction
(Matthew 28:1-6)

2. The Resurrection Requires Urgent Proclamation
(Matthew 28:7)

3. The Resurrection Invokes Wonder
(Matthew 28:8)

4. The Resurrection Results in Worship
(Matthew 28:9)

5. The Resurrection Produces Courage
(Matthew 28:10)

6. The Resurrection Provokes Opposition
(Matthew 28:11-15)

7. The Resurrection Provides the Basis for Our Mission
(Matthew 28:16-20)

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Matt: 27

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The Wonder of the Cross
Matthew 27

A. The Determination of the Cross
(Matthew 27:33)

B. The Shame of the Cross
(Matthew 27:35)

C. The Response of the Cross
(Matthew 27:37-46)

D. The Voluntary Nature of the Cross
(Matthew 27:50)

E. The Accomplishments of the Cross
(Matthew 27:51)

F. The Power of the Cross
(Matthew 27:54)

G. The Demarcation of the Cross
(Matthew 27:57-66)

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Matt: 27

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Jesus on Trial
Matthew 27

A. Peter Voted Guilty Due to Fear
(Matthew 26:69-75)

B. Pilate Voted Guilty Due to Cowardliness
(Matthew 27:1-26, Luke 23:3-6)

C. The Crowds Voted Guilty Due to Fickleness
(Matthew 27:20-26)

D. Judas Voted Guitly Due to Selfish Ambition
(Matthew 27:3-5, 2 Corinthians 7:10)

E. Caiaphas Voted Guilty Due to Corruption
(Matthew 26:57-68)

F. The Soldiers Voted Guilty Due to Cruelty
(Matthew 27:27-31, Isaiah 1:18)

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Matt 26

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The Death of Christ
Matthew 26

1. The Father Provided the Time for Christ's Death
(Matthew 26:1-5, John 5:18, 10:31, 39, Luke 4:28-30, John 10:18, 19:10-11)

2. Mary Provided the Encouragement for Christ's Death
(Matthew 6:6-13, Mark 14:5)

3. Judas Provided the Opportunity for Christ's Death
(Matthew 26:14-16, 20, 23-24, 43-50, Exodus 21:32)

4. Moses Provided the Picture for Christ's Death
(Matthew 26:17-19, Exodus 12:21-27)

5. Jesus Provided the Memorial for Christ's Death
(Matthew 26:26-29)

6. Zechariah Provided the Details of Christ's Death
(Matthew 26:30-38, Zechariah 13:7)

7. Caiaphas Provided the Evil Nature of Christ's Death
(Matthew 26:57-60)

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Matt 24 & 25

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The Second Coming of Christ
Matthew 24 & 25

A. Why are People Unprepared for Christ's Second Coming?

1. They Don't Trust His Word (Matthew 24:32-35)
2. They Don't Value His Person (Matthew 24:38-39)
3. They Don't Fear His Judgment (Matthew 24:40-41, 25:31-46)

B. How can you be Prepared for Christ's Second Coming?

1. Stay Faithful (Matthew 24:45-49)
2. Stay Genuine (Matthew 25:1-13)
3. Stay Ambitious (Matthew 25:14-30)

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Matt 24

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How To Go Through A Tribulation
Matthew 24

A. Focus: Don't Be Seduced
(Matthew 24:4-5, 23-24, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12)

B. Trust: Don't Be Frightned
(Matthew 24:6-8, Daniel 11:40-45)

C. Rejoice: Don't Be Surprised
(Matthew 24:9, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Revelation 7:9-14)

D. Endure: Don't Be Cowardly
(Matthew 24:10-17, 1 John 2:19, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Revelation 2:7, 11, 17)

E. Preach: Don't Be Silent
(Matthew 24:14, Revelation 7:4-9, 11:3-6, 14:6-7)

F. Flee, Into the Arms of Jesus: Don't Be Hesistant
(Matthew 24:16-26, Revelation 12:6-13)

G. Wait: Don't Panic
(Matthew 24:27-31)

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Matt 21:23-22:46

Description
The Day Jesus Stopped Talking
Judicial Withdrawal
Matthew 21:23-22:46

Introduction
Matthew 21:23-27, 26:62-63, 27:12-14, Luke 23:8-9, Genesis 6:3

When Does God Withdraw the Offer of Salvation?

A. Willful Blindness and Hypocrisy
(Matthew 21:28-32)

*Lip Service (v.30)
*Rejection of The Message and The Evidence (v. 32)

B. Outright Hostility and Rebellion
(Matthew 21:23-45)

*The Land Owner is Concerned (Matthew 21:33-34)
*The Land Owner is Patient and Merciful (Mark 12:2-6)
*The Land Owner is Powerful and Righteous (Matthew 21:43-44)

C. Smug Dismissiveness, Apathy, and Hostility
(Matthew 22:1-14)

*Why did they Not Respond to the Invitation?
(Matthew 22:3)
-Too Busy and Pre-Occupied
(Matthew 22:4-5, 24:37-39)
-Hatred and Hostility
(Matthew 22:6-7)
*Why was The King So Concerned to have the Wedding Filled?
(Matthew 22:8-10)
*How to Get into The Wedding?
(Matthew 21:11-13, Galatians 3:27, Romans 13:14)

D. Treachery and Feigned Submission
(Matthew 22:15-45)

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Matt 20:29-26:29

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What If You Only Had One Week to Live?
Matthew 20:29-26:29

Introduction
Matthew 20:17

A. Saturday
1. You Would Try to Save as Many People as Possible
a. Jesus Saves a Blind Beggar
(Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46)
b. Jesus Saves A Rich Tax-Collector
2. You Would Spend Time with Close Friends
a. Close Friends Would Minister to You (John 12:1-2)
b. Close Friends Would Encourage You (John 12:3-7)

B. Sunday
1. You Would Celebrate the Victory and Accomplishments of Life (Matthew 21:1-9, Zechariah 9:9)

C. Monday
1. You Would Be Absorbed With God and His Glory (Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:11-15)

D. Tuesday
1. You Would Warn Your Loved Ones
a. About False Religion (Matthew 23:13-27)
b. About the Coming of Christ (Matthew 24:36-42)

E. Wednesday

F. Thursday
1. You Would Prepare Your Loved Ones to Carry-On
(Luke 22:1-13)
a. Carry-On With Love (John 13:12-15)
b. Carry-On With Joy (John 14:1-6)
c. Carry-On With Power (John 14:25-26)
d. Carry-On With Courage (John 15:18-20)

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Matt 20:20-28

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Leadership Principles From The Greatest Leader
Matthew 20:20-28

1. A Leader Delegates and Trains
(Matthew 10:1-6, 28:19-20, Luke 9:10)

2. A Leader Communicates
(Mark 10:32, Matthew 13:3-11)

3. A Leader Has Vision
(1 Peter 2:4, Revelation 1:5-6, 5:9-10)

4. A Leader Restores and Reclaims
(Matthew 26:33-75, John 21:15-17)

5. A Leader Has Goals
(Matthew 16:21-23, 26:39, John 6:14-15)

6. A Leader Inspires
(Matthew 4:19-20, 16:18)

7. A Leader is Loyal
(Matthew 11:2-11, 15:1-3)

8. A Leader Challenges
(Matthew 14:15-16)

9. A Leader is Organized
(Matthew 6:38-44, 1 Corinthians 14:33)

10. A Leader Rests
(Matthew 14:13; 15:21)

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Matt 20:20-28

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Leadership
Matthew 20:20-28

A. The Desire for Leadership
(Matthew 20:20-21)
1. Selfish Ambition (Mark 10:35-37)
2. Holy Ambition (1 Timothy 3:1, John 3:30, Matthew 11:11, Isaiah 6:1-8)

B. The Cost of Leadership
(Matthew 20:22)
1. Criticism (1 Corinthians 4:3-4)
2. Loss of Privacy
3. Fatigue
4. Responsibility
5. Target
6. Loneliness

C. The Preparation for Leadership
(Matthew 20:23)
1. Preparation Through Faithfulness in Little Things (Matthew 25:23)
2. Preparation Through All of Life's Experiences
3. Preparation Through Training (Joshua 1:1-9)

D. The Abuse of Leadership
(Matthew 20:25, Luke 22:25)

E. The Ideal Form of Leadership
(Matthew 20:26-27, John 13:4-6)

F. The Model of Leadership
(Matthew 20:28)

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Matt 20:1-16

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Amazing Grace
Seven Principles of Salvation
Matthew 20:1-16

Principle One
God Sovereignly Initiates and Accomplishes Salvation
(Matthew 20:1, John 15:16)

Principle Two
God Saves, Which is Based Completely on Grace, Not Works
(Matthew 20:1, 3, 5-6, Ephesians 2:8-9)

Principle Three
God is Compassionate and Merciful
(Matthew 20:6-7, 9:36-38)

Principle Four
God Redeems Everyone Who is Willing
(Matthew 20:6)

Principle Five
God Expects All Who Come to Him to Work
(Matthew 20:8, Philippians 1:21-22)

Principle Six
God Gives More Than is Deserved
(Matthew 20:13-15, 19:29)

Principle Seven
God Expects a Spirit of Gratitude and Humility
(Matthew 20:13-16)

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Matt 19:16-30

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Souls in the Balance
Matthew 19:16-30

A. The Prospect For Salvation
(Matthew 1:16)

1. He was Empty
(Matthew 19:20, 23, Luke 18:18, Ecclesiastes 2:1-11)
2. He was Sincere
(Mark 10:17, John 3:1)

B. The Obstacles To Salvation

1. He was Externally Religious
(Matthew 19:16-20, 5:21-28)
2. He was Extremely Rich
(Matthew 19:22-25, 16:25-26, Luke 12:16-27)

C. The Requirements Of Salvation

1. Acknowledge Christ as God
(Matthew 19:16-17)
2. Admit You are A Sinner
(Matthew 19:17, Luke 18:9-14)
3. Accept the Lordship of Christ
(Matthew 19:21)

D. The Power For Salvation
(Matthew 19:25-26, 1 Peter 1:3-5)

E. The Author Of Salvation

1. He is Loving (Mark 10:20-21)
2. He is Lord (Mark 10:21)

F. The Rejection Of Salvation
(Mark 10:22, Luke 19:1-10)

G. The Blessings Of Salvation
(Mark 10:28-30)

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Matt 19:13-15

Description
Don't Hinder the Children
How Not to Hinder the Children?
Matthew 19:13-15

1. Bring Them
(Matthew 18:5-6, Proverbs 14:4)

2. Protect Them
(1 Peter 5:8)
a. From Evil Influences
b. From Evil People

3. Encourage Them
(1 Thessalonians 2:10)
a. By Our Behavior
b. By Our Words

4. Pray For Them
(2 Timothy 1:1-6)

5. Provide Them With a Good Role-Model
(1 Corinthians 4:14-17)

6. Disciple Them
a. The Purpose (Ephesians 6:1-3)
b. The Technique
*Not Harsh
*Not Permissive
(1 Samuel 2:12-29, Proverbs 22:15, 23:13, 29:15)

7. Save Them
(Psalm 51:5, 58:3)

8. Free Them
(Exodus 20:5)

9. Value Them
(Psalm 127:3, 139:13-16)

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Matt 19:1-15

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How to Divorce Proof Your Marriage
Matthew 19:1-15

A. Submit to The Authority of Scripture
(Matthew 19:3-4)

B. Embrace God's Master Plan (Monogamy)
(Matthew 19:4, 1 Peter 3:1-7)

C. Re-Prioritize All Other Loyalties
(Matthew 19:5)

D. Surrender To One Another
(Matthew 19:5-6, 1 Corinthians 7:1-9)

E. Punish Anyone Who Tries To Seperate You
(Matthew 19:6)

F. Develop A Forgiving Spirit
(Matthew 19:8, Colossians 3:12-14)

G. Adultery Proof Your Marriage
(Matthew 19:9)

H. Evaluate Whether You Are Supposed To Be Married
(Matthew 19:10-12, 1 Corinthians 7:7, 32-34)

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Matt 18

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How to Treat Our Brother
Matthew 18

A. Humbly Serve Our Brother
(Matthew 18:1-4, Mark 9:33-34)

B. Edify Our Brother
(Matthew 18:5-11)

How Not To Be A Stumbling Block:
1.By Realizing How Closely Christ Identifies with His Children (Matthew 18:5, Acts 9)
2. By Realizing The Danger of Incurring God's Wrath (Matthew 18:6-7)
3. By Dealing Severely with Personal Sin (Matthew 18:8-9)
4. By Realizing How Involved God and His Angels Are (Matthew 18:10)
5. By Realizing The Price Christ Paid (Matthew 18:11)

C. Pursue Our Brother
(Matthew 18:12-14)

D. Confront Our Brother
(Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, 2 Corinthians 2:5-8)

E. Forgive Our Brother
(Matthew 18:21-35)
1. Our Lord Commands It (Matthew 18:21-22)
2. Our Salvation Demands It (Matthew 18:23-27)
3. Our God Requires It (Matthew 18:28-34)

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Matt 16:24- 17:8

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Following Christ: Salvation
Matthew 16:24-Matthew 17:8

A. Requirements of Salvation
1. Total Surrender
(Matthew 16:24, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 4:22-24)
2. Total Sacrifice
(Matthew 16:24)
3. Total Submission
(Matthew 16:24, 10:24-32, 8:19-21)

B. The Wisdom of Salvation
(Matthew 16:25)

C. The Urgency of Salvation
(Matthew 16:27, 24:36-39, Romans 2:6-10)

D. The Encouragement to Exult and Revel in Salvation
(Matthew 17:1-4, Luke 9:31, Daniel 10:5-6, Revelation 1:13-16, Romans 8:18, Philippians 3:20-21, 2 Corinthians 3:18)

E. The Command to Embrace Salvation
(Matthew 17:5, 2 Peter 1:17-20, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 5:6-8, 10:9-13)

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Pastor:David Abeyta

Matt 16:1-23

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How to Build the Church
Matthew 16:1-23

A. Deal Wisely with the Enemies of the Church
(Matthew 16:1-4, 24:4-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-4)

B. Warn and Expose False Teachers in the Church
(Matthew 16:6-12, 23:25-28, Acts 23:8)

C. Celebrate the Sovereignty and Glory of God in the Church
(Matthew 16:13-17, Ephesians 1:3-7, 2:1-8)

D. Recognize and Encourage the Transformed Character of the Men in the Church
(Matthew 16:17-18, Ephesians 2:19-22)

E. Rest in the Security and Assurance of Christ over the Church
(Matthew 16:18)

F. Embrace your Position of Authority in the Church
(Matthew 16:19, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 10:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21)

G. Maintain the Centrality of the Cross in the Church
(Matthew 16:21-22)

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Pastor: David Abeyta

Matt 15:21-28

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Jesus and the Canaanite Woman
A Case-Study in True Faith
Matthew 15:21-28

I. Why Did Jesus Go to Tyre and Sidon

A. To Demonstrate True Faith

1. True Faith Recognizes and Turns from False Religions (Matthew 15:22)
a. Her Religion Had No Power (1 Kings 18:26-29)
b. Her Religion Had No Compassion (Matthew 15:22)

2. True Faith Overcomes
a. Overcomes the Silence of God (Matthew 15:23, Job 19, Romans 4:18-20)
b. Overcomes the Insensitivity and Failings of Man (Matthew 15:23)
c. Overcomes Every Obstacle (Matthew 15:24-25)
d. Overcomes Human Pride (Matthew 15:26-27)

3. True Faith Perseveres (Matthew 15:28, Genesis 32:24-28, Matthew 24:9-13)

B. To Demonstrate True Compassion
1. Compassion for the Individual (Mark 7:31-35)
2. Compassion for the Multitudes (Mark 8:1-10)