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Pastor: David Abeyta

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1. Earthquakes Grab Our Attention (Matthew 24:37-39, 7)

2. Earthquakes Secure Our Adoration (Job 38:8-11, Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 1:17)

3. Earthquakes Assault Our False Security (Hebrews 12:25-29, Matthew 6:19-20)

4. Earthquakes Diminish Our Intoxication With Self (2 Peter 3:3-12)

5. Earthquakes Break The Bondage Of Darkness (Acts 16:25-31, Matthew 27:54)

6. Earthquakes Expose Our Unbelief (Revelation 6:12-17)

7. Earthquakes Test Our Empathy

8. Earthquakes Heighten Our Anticipation (Matthew 24:4-8)

9. Earthquakes Remind Us Of The Fallen State Of Our World
(Romans 8:19-23)

10. Earthquakes Complete The Wrath Of God (Revelation 16:17-21, 19:11-16)

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Selected Scriptures

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1.Heavenly Desire (Hebrews 11:13-16)

2.Heavenly Focus (Colossians 3:1-2)

3.Heavenly Investing (Matthew 6:19-21,19:16-25)

4.Heavenly Misunderstanding

5.Heavenly Knowledge (Instinctively Known By All Men)
(Ecclesiastes 3:11,2:1-11)

6.Heavenly Homesickness (Holy Discontent)
(Philippians 1:21-24, 2 Corinthians 5:1-5)

7.Heavenly Preparation
a. Where Is Heaven? (John 14:1-2)
b. Who Will Take Me To Heaven? (John 14:2-3)
c. How Do I Get To Heaven? (John 14:4-6,3:14-18,36)

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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 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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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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Romans 6

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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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Matt 10

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Leadership Development
Matthew 10

A. Leaders are Chosen
(Matthew 10:1-2, 4:18-21, Luke 6:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31)

B. Leaders are Recognized
(Matthew 10:1-2, 1 Timothy 3:1-8, Ephesians 2:20)

C. Leaders are Trained
(Matthew 10:5-6, 28:19, Mark 6:7)

D. Leaders are Empowered
(Matthew 10:7-8, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Acts 1:8)

E. Leaders are Tested
1. The Test of Greed (Matthew 10:8)
2. The Test of Faith (Matthew 10:9-10)
3. The Test of Contentment (Matthew 10:11)
4. The Test of Discernment (Matthew 10:12-15)

F. Leaders are Warned, Expect Persecution
1. The Source of Persecution
*Religious (Matthew 10:16-17)
*Governmental (Matthew 1:18)
*Family (Matthew 10:21, 34)

2. The Permanence of Persecution (Matthew 10:2-23)
3. The Reason for Persecution (Matthew 10:24-25)
4. The Response to Persecution (Matthew 10:2-37)

G. Leaders are Challenged
1. Who Do You Love (Matthew 10:37)
2. How Much Do You Sacrifice? (Matthew 10:38)
3. What Consumes You? (Matthew 10:39)

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Romans 3

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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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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 15:1-20

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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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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)

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Romans 2:1-29

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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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Pastor: David Abeyta

Romans 8

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The Blessings of Being In Christ
Romans 8

1. Security
(Romans 8:1)

2. Freedom
(Romans 8:3)

3. Deliverance
(Romans 8:3)

4. Empowerment
(Romans 8:4)

5. Distinction
(Romans 8:5-8)

6. Triumph
(Romans 8:10-11)

7. Victory
(Romans 8:12-13)

8. Adoption
(Romans 8:14-16)

9. Identification
(Romans 8:17)

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Matthew 5:17-20

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A.Jesus Demonstrated Commitment To The Scripture (Matthew 5:17)
1. How Did Jesus Fulfill The Law?
a. The Moral Law (Hebrews 4:14-16)
b. The Ceremonial Law (Hebrews 9:12-14)
2. How Can You Fulfill The Scripture?
a. Be Convinced (James 1:18)
b. Be Teachable (James 1:19)
c. Be Clean (James 1:21)
d. Be Submissive (James 1:21)
e. Be Obedient (James 1:22)
f. Be Attentive (James 1:23-24)

B. Jesus Demonstrated Confidence In The Scripture
(Matthew 5:18, Psalm 119:9-175)

C.Jesus Demonstrated Concern For The Scripture (Matthew 5:19)
1. How Do We Annul The Scripture?
a. By Adding To It (Matthew 15:1-6)
b. By Ignoring It
*Divorce (Matt 19:3-10)
*Fornication (Hebrews 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8)
*Parting And Drinking (Romans 13:12-14, 1 Peter 4:3-5)

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Heb 11-12

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Father's Day
Hebrews 11-12

A. Gifts from a Father
1. Leave a Legacy, "Though Dead, He Still Speaks"
(Hebrews 11:4)
2. Build an Ark of Salvation
(Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:3, 1 Peter 3:20, 2 Peter 2:5)
3. Leave the False Religion of Our Fathers, for the Sake of Your Children
(Hebrews 11:8-10, Acts 7:2-4, Jeremiah 50:35-38, 51:47-52)
4. Verbalize Your Convictions
(Hebrews 11:13-16)
5. Die Well, Grow Old Enthusiastically
(Hebrews 11:16, John 14:1-6)
6. Honor and Love God Above All, Even Above Your Children
(Hebrews 11:17-19)
7. Embrace That Which is Truly Worthy and Valuable
(Hebrews 11:24-26, Matthew 13:44-45)

B. Motivation For a Father
(Hebrews 12:1)
1. A Great Cloud of Witnesses
*In Heaven (Hebrews 11:32-34)
*On Earth

C. Challenges of a Father, Run a Strong Race: How?
1. Lay Aside Sin (Hebrews 12:1)
2. Fix Your Eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2)

D. Development of a Father: Fathers We Too Have a Father
(Hebrews 12:5-7)

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Matt 8

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The Battle Cry for Souls
Matthew 8

A. You Need Bold Compassion

1. Jesus Reached Out to a Wretched Outcast
(Matthew 8:1-4)

a. He Came with Reverence
(Matthew 8:2)

b. He Came with Humility
(Matthew 8:2)

c. He Came with Faith
(Matthew 8:2)

2. Jesus Reached To A Despised Gentile
(Matthew 8:5, Luke 7:1-10)

3. Jesus Reached Out To A Lowly Woman
(Matthew 8:14-15)

B. You Need Hard Truth
(Matthew 8:19)

1. Count the Cost
(Matthew 8:19-20, John 7:53)

2. Consider Your Loyalty
(Matthew 8:21-22, 10:34-37)

C. You Need Great Power
(Matthew 8:23-27)

1. Jesus Demonstrated Power Over Nature
(Matthew 8:23-27)

2. Jesus Demonstrated Power Over Demons
(Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:18-20, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Acts 1:8)

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Matt 13-16

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Intro:(Genesis 6:5-16)

A.The Plan:(Matt:5:13)
1.The Purpose Of Salt
a.Create A Thirst For God
b.Flavor A Bland World (Jn 10:10,Ecc2:1-2,1 Peter 4:3-4)
c.Protect From Decay And Rot (2 Tim 3:1-6)
2.Get Out Of The Salt Shaker And Into The World
(John 17:11-18,20:21)

B.The Peril:
1.The Danger Of Being Rendered Useless,How Does This Happen? (Matt 5:13)
a.The World Buys You Off (James4:4)
b.The World Contaminates You (Phil 2:14-16)
c.The World Grows On You (1 Jn 2:15-17)
d.The World Deceives You (Col 1:13)
e.The World Discards You (Matt 5:13)
2.The Danger Of Being Silenced, Hiding The Light
a.Hiding The Light Due To Fear (Matt 5:14-15)
b.Hiding The Light Due To Guilt (1 Thessalonians 5:4-8)
c.Hiding The Light Due To Misunderstanding (Matt 5:14)

C.The Purpose: (Matt 5:16)

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Pastor: David Abeyta

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 14:13-21

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Five Critical Tests
Jesus Feeds the 5,000
Matthew 14:13-21

A. Jesus is Tested
(Matthew 14:13, 12:24, 46-50, 13:10-13, 14:8-11, John 6:26, Mark 6:34, John 10:11-14)

B. Phillip is Tested
(John 6:5-7, Matthew 14:15-16)

C. The Little Boy is Tested
(John 6:8-9)
1. The Test of Greed
2. The Test of Faith (Matthew 14:17-20)

D. The Multitude is Tested
(Matthew 14:19, Mark 6:39-40)

E. The Disciples are Tested
1. The Principle of Participation (Matthew 14:19)
2. The Principle of Success (Matthew 14:20)
3. The Principle of Blessing (Matthew 14:20)

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Pastor: David Abeyta

Romans 3:21-26

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Righteousness Revealed
Romans 3:21-26

1. The Need for Righteousness
(Romans 3:10, 23)

2. The Uniqueness of Righteousness
a. Not Based on The Law (Romans 3:21)
b. Not Separated from The Law

3. The Obtaining of Righteousness
(Romans 3:22)
a. The Substance of Faith (Romans 3:22)
b. The Obedience of Faith (Romans 6:17)
c. The Evidence of Faith (James 2:19-20)

4. The Provision of Righteousness
(Romans 3:22-23)

5. The Result of Righteousness
(Romans 3:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21)

6. The Gracious Gift of Righteousness
(Romans 3:24)

7. The Price of Righteousness
a. The Substitutionary Death (Romans 3:24)
b. The Public Death (Romans 3:25)
c. The Heart-Breaking Death (Romans 3:25)
d. The Purposeful Death (Romans 3:25)
e. The Painful Death (Romans 3:25)
f. The Righteous Death (Romans 3:25)

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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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Pastor: David Abeyta

Matt 19:13-15

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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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Matt 6 & Selected Scriptures

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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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Mark 16:1-16

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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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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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Pastor: Martin Chavez

Deut 6:4

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Pastor: Peter Stuck

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Pastor: Peter Stuck

Selected Scriptures

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Lay Hold of Eternal Life
Selected Scriptures

A. Why Lay Hold of Eternal Life?
1. Simple Logic

B. What Does it Mean to Lay Hold of Eternal Life?
1. Always Having an Eternal Perspective

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Pastor: Simon Garcia

Luke 9:23

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Pastor:Alex Montoya

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