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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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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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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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