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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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Adam/ Christ
Romans 5:12-21

Introduction: Adam and Christ-The Heads of Two Families

A. Adam
1. The Entrance of Sin (Romans 5:12)
a. Adam is Held Accountable (Genesis 2:7-16)
*The Devastating Effects of Adam's Sin (Genesis 2:18-25)

2. The Consequences of Sin (Death)
a. The Inevitability of Death (Genesis 2:17, 5:5)
b. The Root of Death (Genesis 5:12)
*Illustrated by Infant Death (Luke 1:15, Psalms 22:10, 2 Samuel 12:23)
*Romans 5:13

B. Christ
1. The Extent of The Gift (Romans 5:15-17)
2. The Power of The Gift (Romans 5:16)
3. The Abundance of The Gift (Romans 5:17)
4. The Author of The Gift (Romans 5:18-19)
5. The Depth of The Gift (Romans 5:20)
6. The Purpose of The Gift (Romans 5:21)

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A Christ Rejecting Family: The Herods
Matthew 14:1-12

Introduction: Matthew 2:1-16, 22, Luke 3:1

A. The Results of Rejecting Christ

1. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who Are...
Indifferent and Apathetic About Christ
(Matthew 14:1)

2. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who Are...
Ignorant About Christ
(Matthew 14:1, John 1:19-37)

3. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Steal Each Others' Wives
(Matthew 14:3-4)

4. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Violate God's Law
(Matthew 14:4)

5. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Have No Fear of God
(Matthew 14:5)

6. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Lust After Their Step-Daughters
(Matthew 14:6-7)

7. Rejecting Christ Produces Sons Who...
Make Weak Husbands
(Mark 6:17-28)

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Holiness
Romans 6

Introduction
(Philippians 1:6, 2:12)

A. The Imperative of Holiness
(Romans 6:1-2, 1 John 3:7-10)

B. The Possibility of Holiness
(Romans 6:2-11)
1. We Died with Christ (Romans 6:2-3)
2. We Rose with Christ (Romans 6:4)

C. The Exercise of Holiness
(Romans 6:12-14)

D. The Total Commitment of Holiness
(Romans 6:15-19)

E. The Result of Holiness
(Romans 6:21-23)

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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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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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The Gospel Of God
Romans 1:1-9

A. The Spokesman of the Gospel
(Romans 1:1)
1. Bond-servant (Romans 1:1, Exodus 21:4)
2. Apostle (Romans 1:1)
3. Set Apart (Romans 1:1)

B. The Continuity of the Gospel
(Romans 1:2, Matthew 5:17-18, Hebrews 1:1-2)

C. The Central Person of the Gospel
(Romans 1:3)
1. The Son of Man
(Romans 1:3, Isaiah 1:7, 2 Samuel 7:12-13)
2. The Son of God
(Romans 1:4, Luke 4:1, 14, 18)

D. The Purpose of the Gospel
(Romans 1:5)
1. Obedience (Romans 1:5)
2. Glory (Romans 1:5)

E. The Transformation of the Gospel
(Romans 1:8)

F. The Brotherhood of the Gospel
(Romans 1:9)

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Abraham:
A Man of Faith
Romans 4

1. Abraham's Faith Resulted in Righteous Standing (Romans 4:3, 2 Corithians 5:21)

2. Abraham's Faith Was Initiated By God (Joshua 24:2, Ephesians 2:1-6)

3. Abraham's Faith Was Established in Adversity (Genesis 12:1-4, 15:1-6, 17:1-6, 22:1-2)

4. Abraham's Faith Focused on God (Romans 4:3, James 2:23, John 15:13-16)

5. Abraham's Faith Acknowledged His Helplessness (Romans 4:4-8)

6. Abraham's Faith Embraces and Exults The Glory of God (Romans 4:5, 3:24-25, 11:33-36

7. Abraham's Faith Was Not Based on Circumcision or The Law (Romans 4:9-13, Genesis 15:5-6, 16:16, 17:1-24)

8. Abraham's Faith Grows and Develops Into Maturity (Romans 4:18-20, Hebrews 11:8-19)

9. Abraham's Faith Provides a Model for All People (Romans 4:22-24)

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The Demonic World
Matthew 8:28-34

A. The Nature of Demonic Activity
(Matthew 8:28, 1 John 4:4, James 4:7)

B. The Extent of Demonic Activity
(Mark 5:20, Deuteronomy 32:16-17, Leviticus 17:7, Psalm 106:35-37, 1 Corinthians 10:20-21, 1 Timothy 4:1)

C. The Result of Demonic Activity
1. Moral Impurity (Mark 5:2)
2. Nakedness (Luke 8:27)
3. Death Obsession (Mark 5:3)
4. Violence (Mark 5:3-4)
5. Insanity (Mark 5:5)
6. Self-Mutilation (Mark 5:5, 1 Kings 18:28)

D. The Characteristics of Demons
1. They Acknowledge the Lordship of Christ (Mark 5:6)
2. They Pursue a Radically Different Agenda from Christ (Mark 5:7)
3. They Know Theology (Matthew 8:29, James 2:19)
4. They are Organized and Militant (Mark 5:9, Ephesians 6:10-12)
5. They Appear Territorial (Mark 5:10, Daniel 10:12-21)
6. They Prefer to Not be Disembodied (Mark 5:11-12, Matthew 12:43-45)
7. They Constantly Thwart the Work of Christ (Mark 5:12-17, 2 Corinthians 4:4)

*The Power of Christ Over Demons
(Matthew 12:28-29, Luke 8:35-39)

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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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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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5 Wonderful Results of Justification
Romans 5:1-11

A. Peace
(Romans 5:1)
1. Cessation of Hostilities (Romans 5:10, Ephesians 2:3)
2. Access Now Available (Romans 5:2)

B. Security
(Romans 5:2)
1. We Have Security (John 6:37-39, 10:29)
2. We Have Joy (Romans 5:2, 8:29-30)
3. We Have Victory (Romans 5:3)
*Trials Produce Perseverance (Romans 5:3)
*Trials Produce Proven Character (Romans 5:4)

C. Love
(Romans 5:5)
1. God The Father, Initiated Love (Romans 5:5)
2. God The Spirit, Internalized Love (Romans 5:5)
3. God The Son, Demonstrated Love (Romans 5:6-8)

D. Salvation
(Romans 5:9)

E. Reconciliation
(Romans 5:10-11, John 14:19)

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The Final Verdict
Romans 3

A. The Universal Nature of Human Sin
1. None Righteous (Romans 3:10, Judges 17:6, 21:25)
2. None Understand (Romans 3:11)
3. None Seek After God (Romans 3:11, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, John 6:44)
4. None Does Good (Romans 3:12)

B. The Criminal Nature of Human Sin
1. Wicked Speech (Romans 3:13-14)
2. Wicked Ways
a. Murder (Romans 3:15, Genesis 4:8)
b. Misery (Romans 3:16-17)
c. Mutiny (Romans 3:18)

C. The Guilt of Sin
(Romans 3:19-20)

D. The Solution to Sin
(Romans 3:21-24)

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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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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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Easter Examination
Mark 16:1-16

A. How Deep is Your Love?
(Mark 16:1)
1. Love Demonstrated by the Women
a. Love Expresses Itself (Mark 16:1, John 19:39-40)
b. Love Exercises Itself (Mark 16:2)
c. Love Exerts Itself (Mark 16:3, 15:40-41)
2. Love Demonstrated by God
a. Encouraging Love (Mark 16:4)
b. Clarifying Love (Mark 16:5-6)
c. Directive Love (Mark 16:7, 1 Corinthians 15:3-6)

B. How Deep is Your Reverence?
(Mark 16:8)
1. Astonished by His Resurrection
(Revelation 1:17-18)
2. Astonished by His Mercy
(Mark 16:9-11, John 20:11-18)

C. How Deep is Your Faith?
(Mark 16:11-14, John 20:19-29, 1 Peter 1:8-9)

D. How Deep is Your Commitment?
(Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:19-20)

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Election
Romans 9

A. The Need for Election
1. Man is Hostile Toward God (Romans 9:1-3)
2. Man Abuses God's Blessing and Privileges (Romans 9:4-5)
3. Man Looks For Any Excuse to Deny God (Romans 9:6)

B. The Example of Election
1. Not Based on Man's Effort (Romans 9:6-7)
2. Not Based on Man's Deeds (Romans 9:10-11)
3. Not Based on God's Capriciousness (Romans 9:12-13)

C. Objections to Election
1. It's Not Fair (Romans 9:14-16)
2. It Makes Man a Robot (Romans 9:16-17, 4:5, Joshua 2:10-11)
3. Does God Elect Some to Hell? (Romans 9:18, Exodus 4:21, 7:3, 13)
4. Election is Hard to Understand (Romans 13:48)
5. Does Election Discourage Evangelism? (Romans 10:13-15, Acts 18:9-11)
6. Election is Hard to Accept (Romans 9:19-23)

D. The Objects of Election
1. Gentiles (Romans 9:24)
2. Jews, Remnant (Romans 9:27-29)
3. Those Who Place Their Faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 9:30)

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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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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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Traditions of Men
Matthew 15:1-20

A. Man-made Traditions Can Become Sacred
(Matthew 15:1-2)

B. Man-made Traditions Elevate Man's Law Above God's Law
(Matthew 15:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17)

C. Man-made Traditions Emphasize External Rules Over Internal Reality
(Matthew 15:2, 15-20)

D. Man-made Traditions Can Hide and Mask Sin
(Matthew 15:4-8, Mark 7:11)

E. Man-made Traditions Enable Men to Create New Doctrines
(Matthew 15:9)

F. Man-made Traditions Are Passed On and Enslave the Next Generation
(1 Peter 1:18, 2 Thessalonians 3:6)

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Three Questions To Prepare For At Death

A. Whose Attention and Approval Did You Seek?
(Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18)

1. Some Seek The Approval of Man,
A Foolish Mistake Because:

a. Man's Honor and Attention is Shallow
(John 2:24, Acts 14:8-19)

b. Man's Reward is Temporary
(Matthew 6:2-5; 19:27-29)

2. Some Seek The Approval and Attention of God,
A Wise Choice
(Matthew 19:27-29, Colossians 3:23-24)

B. Whose Agenda Did You Promote?
(Matthew 6:7-10)

1. Your Own Selfish Agenda?
(James 3:14-15, 4:1-2)

2. Your Father's Agenda Who Is In Heaven
(Matthew 6:9-10)

C. Whose Values Did You Embrace and Invest In?
(Matthew 6:19-24)

1. A Bad Investment
(Matthew 6:19, Luke 16:9-12)

2. A Wise Investment
(Matthew 6:20)

D. Conclusion: The Way You Respond to These Three Questions Will Determine:

1. Your Quality of Life
(John 10:10)

2. Your Future Rewards
(Matthew 25:22-23, Luke 19:17-19)

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Trials on The Raging Sea
Jesus Walks on Water
Matthew 14: 22 – 33

A. Jesus Designed This Trial (Matthew 14: 2, 1 Peter 1: 5 - 7)

B. Jesus Prayed For His Disciples Through Their Trial (Matthew 14: 23, John 17: 11 – 18)

C. Jesus Did Not Immediately Rescue Them From Their Trial (Matthew 14: 24 – 25, John 11: 1 – 21, Genesis 22: 1- 12)

D. Jesus Is Concerned and Aware Of Our Trials (Mark 6: 47 – 48)

E. Jesus Will Rescue and Deliver You From Your
Trials
1. He Wants To Produce Faith
* Faith in His Power (Mark 6: 48)
* Faith in His Persons (Mark 6: 48 – 50)
* Faith in His Love (Mark 6: 50)

F. Jesus Does Not Want You To Get Overwhelmed
By Your Trials (Matthew 14: 28 - 30)
1. Stay Close to Jesus (Matthew 14: 28)
2. Stay Focused on Jesus
(Matthew 14: 29 – 30, Hebrews 12: 1 - 3)

G. Jesus Wants You To Totally Trust Him Through
Your Trials (Matthew 14: 31)
1. Do Not Doubt The One Who Is In the Boat with You (Matthew 14: 32)
2. Do Not Doubt The One Who Controls the Wind (Matthew 14: 32 – 33)
3. Do Not Doubt The One Who Controls Time (John 6: 21)

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A Biblically Balanced Church
Matthew 7

A. Balanced Judgement

1. Unrighteous Judgment
(Matthew 7:1-4, 12:1-2, 23-25)

a. Cause of a Judgmental Spirit
*A Superiority Complex (Romans 12:3)
*Limited Knowledge
*Hidden Bias
*Blind Spots (1 Corinthians 4:3-5)

2. Righteous Judgment
(Matthew 7:5, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, 1-2, John 7:24, Ephesians 5:11-13, John 8:3-11)

B. Balanced Prayer
(Matthew 7:7-11)

1. Persistent Prayer
2. Trusting Prayer

C. Balanced Evangelism
1. Make it Easy (John 3:16, Acts 16:30-31)
2. Make it Hard and Demanding (Matthew 7:13-14, 21-27)

D. Balanced Teaching
(Matthew 7:28)

1. Authoritative (Matthew 7:28)
2. Compassionate

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Under the Wrath of God

Introduction
*Righteousness Defined (Romans 1:16, Philippians 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21)
*Righteousness Attained (Romans 1:17)
*Righteousness Needed (Romans 1:18)

A. Why are We Under The Wrath of God?
1. Because Man Suppresses The Truth (Romans 1:18)
a. What Does Man Suppress?
*The Voice of Conscience (Romans 1:19, Acts 17:22-23)
*The Voice of Creation (Romans 1:20)
b. How Does Man Suppress The Truth?
*In Unrighteousness (Romans 1:18, 1 Timothy 4:2)
2. Because Man Rejects The Truth
(Romans 1:21, Colossians 2:8)
3. Because Man Exchanges The Truth
(Romans 1:23, 25, Genesis 14:17-20)

B. How is The Wrath of God Displayed?
(Romans 1:24-26, 28)
1. Cultural Decay (Romans 1:24)
2. Sexual Perversion (Romans 1:26-27)
3. Moral Insanity (Romans 1:28)
4. Societal Anarchy (Romans 1:29-31)

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Satan's Master Deception
Romans 2:1-29

Introduction: A Brutal Exposure of Pagan Sinfulness

A. The Danger of the Religious, Moral Good Person (Luke 18:9-14)
1. A False Sense of Superiority (Romans 2:1)
2. A False Sense of Privilege (Romans 2:2-3)
3. A False Sense of Blessing (Romans 2:4, Acts 14:15-17)
4. A False Sense of Security (Romans 2:6-8)
5. A False Sense of Entitlement (Romans 2:9-11, 3:1-2, 9:3-5, Luke 12:47-48, Matthew 11:20-24)

B. The Judgment of the Religious, Moral Good People
1. God's Judgment is Justified (Romans 2:1-2)
2. God's Judgment is Delayed (Romans 2:4)
3. God's Judgment is Based on Deeds (Romans 2:6-8, Revelation 20:12)
4. God's Judgment is Fair (Romans 2:9, 12-15)
5. God's Judgment is Accurate (Romans 2:16)

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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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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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Forgiveness


Matthew 9:1-38





A. Who Can Forgive Sins? Only God


(Matthew 9:1-3)



1. Evidence of Deity - His Power


a. He knew Men's Thoughts (Matthew 9:1-4)

b. He Instantly Heals a Paralytic (Matthew 9:5-7)

c. He Commands and Men Follow (Matthew 9:9, Romans 8:30)

d. He Raises the Dead (Matthew 9:18, 23-26)

e. He Healed With a Touch (Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-27)

f. He Gave Sight to the Blind (Matthew 9:27-29)

g. He Cast Out Demons (Matthew 9:32-34




2. Evidence of Deity - His Compassion





B. What Kind of People Does God Forgive?


1. Those Who Realize They are Sick (Matthew 9:11-13)


2. Those Who Place Their Faith in Him (Matthew 9:27-30)


C. What Should Be The Response of the Forgiven?





1. Great Energy for the Lost (Luke 5:18-20)


2. Great Thankfulness (Luke 5:27-29)


D. How To Get More People Forgiven?


Jesus Provides the Model





1. Compassion (Matthew 9:36

2. Vision (Matthew 9:37)

3. Need (Matthew 9:37)

4. Prayer (Matthew 9:38)

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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)