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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Eph 6:18-20

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Prayer
Ephesians 6:18-20

A. The Scope of Prayer
(Ephesians 6:18)
1. Why Does God Want Us to Pray?
a. Prayer Expresses Our Trust in God
(Luke 11:9-13)
b. Prayer Demonstrates Our Desire to Have Fellowship with God
c. Prayer Allows Us to be Partners with God
2. What Kinds of Prayers are there?
a. Confession (Psalm 51:1-12)
b. Adoration (Psalm 8:1-3)
c. Thanksgiving
d. Petition (Ephesians 6:18)

B. The Frequency of Prayer
(Ephesians 6:18)
1. Why Don't We Pray?
a. We Think it Doesn't Matter
(2 Kings 20:1-6, 2 Chronicles 7:14, James 4:2)

C. The Power of Prayer
(Ephesians 6:18, Romans 8:26-27, 1 John 5:14-15)

D. The Manner of Prayer
1. Alert (Ephesians 6:18, Matthew 26:36-56)
2. Perseverance (Luke 18:1)

E. The Objects of Our Prayer
(Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 1:3-7)

F. The Need for Prayer
(Ephesians 6:19-20)

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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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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 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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Selected Scriptures

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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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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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Selected Scriptures

Description
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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Romans 5:12-21

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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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Romans 9

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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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Romans 5:1-11

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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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1 Corinthians 1:1-2:1

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Matt 18:1-6, 19:13-15

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Children: Gifts From God
Matthew 18:1-6, 19:13-15

A. What You Need To Know About Children:
1. Your Children Are Born With A Sinful Nature
(Psalms 51:5,58:3, Romans 5:12, Exodus 20:5)
2. Your Children Are Born Foolish
(Proverbs 22:15,13:24, Hebrews 12:5-11)

B. What You Need To Realize About Children:
1. Time Passes Quickly (Ephesians 5:16)
2. Time Changes Things (Ephesians 5:16)

C. What You Need To Accept About Children:
1. They Are All Unique Individuals
(Genesis 25:21-28, Proverbs 22:6)
2.They Are Going To Grow Up And Leave You
(Genesis 2:24)

D. What You Need To Give Your Children:
1. Give Them Stability
*A Stable Marriage
*A Stable Church
2. Give Them Time

E. What You Need To Watch Out For Regarding Your Children:
1. A Seductive World (1 John 2:15-16)
2. An Anemic Christianity (2 Peter 1:5-8)
3. A Hostile Education System

F. What You Need To Communicate To Your Older Children:
(1 John 2:1-4,18,28)

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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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Romans 8:16

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Assurance of Salvation
(How to Strengthen Your Assurance)
Romans 8:16

A. Sustain (Embrace) Your New Relationship
(Romans 8:16-17)

B. Suffer Joyfully (Purposefully)
(Romans 8:17-22)

C. Submit to The Holy Spirit
(Romans 8:23, Galatians 5:22-23)

D. Strengthen Your Faith
(Romans 8:24-25, John 6:37, 1 Peter 1:8-9)

E. Supplication and Prayer
(Romans 8:26-27)

F. Sovereignty Exulted
(Romans 8:28, Genesis 45:4-8, 50:20)

G. Salvation Accomplished
(Romans 8:29-30)

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Pastor: David Abeyta

Description
A Cautionary Tale
"The Theft of Easter"

A. Who Stole Easter?

1. The Spirit of Darkness
(Ephesians 6:10-12)

a. Remember Who We Worship
(Romans 1:20-25)

b. Remember the Creation Mandate
(Genesis 1:28)

c. Remember Our Priorities
(2 Peter 3:10-13)

2. The Spirit of Compromise
(1 Corinthians 5:6)

3. The Spirit of Apathy
(Jude 1:3)

a. Preach the Resurrection
(Acts 4:10-12)

b. Live the Resurrection
(Romans 6:3-13)

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Pastor: David Abeyta

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)