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The Wonder Of The Cross
Pastor:David Abeyta
Matt: 27
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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)
Jesus On Trial
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt: 27
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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)
The Demonic World
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 8:28-34
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Matt 8:28-34
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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)
The Battle Cry For Souls
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 8
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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)
A Biblically Balanced Church
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 7
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Matt 7
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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
How To Build Youself Up When The World is Falling Apart
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 6:1-34
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Matt 6:1-34
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How To Build Yourself Up When the World is Falling Apart
Matthew 6:1-34
A. Increase Your Generosity
(Matthew 6:1-4, Philippians 4:15-17, Proverbs 11:25, Leviticus 25:35-38)
B. Intensify Your Prayer Life
(Matthew 6:7-13)
1. The End of Fear (Matthew 6:6-9)
2. The End of Attachment (Matthew 6:10)
3. The End of Independence (Matthew 6:11)
4. The End of Self-Righteousness (Matthew 6:12)
5. The End of Over-Confidence (Matthew 6:13)
C. Contemplate Fasting
(Matthew 6:16-18, 9:14-15, Acts 13:2-3, 14:23)
D. Examine Your Priorities
(Matthew 6:19-24, Proverbs 3:9-10)
E. Relinquish Your Worries
(Matthew 6:25-34)
1. God Owns Everything
2. God Controls Everything (Daniel 2:20-21, Philippians 4:6-7)
3. God Provides Everything (Matthew 6:25-33)
Three Questions To Prepare For At Death
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 6 & Selected Scriptures
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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)
Divorce: The Scourge of our Time
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 5:31-32
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Matt 5:31-32
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Intro: Matthew 5:31-32
A. What Does God Think About Divorce?
1. He Hates It (Malachi 2:14-16)
B. Why Does God Allow Divorce? (Matthew 19:7-8)
C. When Does God Allow Divorce?
1. Not For Frivolous Reasons (Matthew 19:3-6, Deuteronomy 22:1-4, 22:22-23)
2. God Allows Divorce For Pornea (Matthew 19:9, 5:31-33, Jeremiah 3:6-13)
3. God Allows Divorce For Abandonment By An Unbelieving Spouse (2 Corinthians 7:10-16, Ezra 10:10-11)
C. Does God Allow Remarriage?
1. No, If Divorce is for Unbiblical Reasons (1 Corinthians 7:10)
2. Yes, But Very Cautiously (1 Corinthians 7:26-35)
3. Yes, If Your Spouse Dies (1 Corinthians 7:39-40)
Sermon on the Mount Applied to Marriage
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 5:21-47
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Matt 5:21-47
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Introduction: Matthew 5:21-47
A. What Destroys A Marriage? (Matthew 5:21-30)
1. Anger (Matthew 5:21-24, Ephesians 4:29-32, Romans 15:2-7, Galatians 5:16-22)
2. Adultery (Matthew 5:27-30, Exodus 20:14,17, Proverbs 5:8-22)
B. What Sustains A Marriage?
1. Conviction, Not Divorce (Matthew 5:31,19:6, Malachi 2:13-16, 1 Corinthians 7:12-13)
2. Commitment (Matthew 5:33-37)
C. What Enriches A Marriage (Matthew 5:38-41)
1. Non-Retaliation (Romans 13:4, 1 Peter 2:13-14)
2. Love (Matthew 5:43-46)
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The Resurrection
Pastor David Abeyta
Matt 28
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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)
The Second Coming Of Christ
Pastor: DavidAbeyta
Matt 24 & 25
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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)
How To Go Through A Tribulation
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 24
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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)
The Day Jesus Stopped Talking
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 21:23-22:46
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Matt 21:23-22:46
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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)
What If You Only Had One Week To Live?
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 20:29-26:29
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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)
Leadership
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 20:20-28
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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)
Leadership Principles Pt 2
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 20:20-28
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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)
Seven Principles of Salvation
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 20:1-16
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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)
Souls in the Balance
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 19:16-30
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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)
Don't Hinder The Children: How Not to Hinder the Children
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 19:13-15
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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)
How To Divorce Proof Your Marriage
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 19:1-15
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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)
Children: Gifts from God
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 18:1-6, 19:13-15
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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)
Principles Of Child-Rearing
Pastor:David Abeyta
Matt 18:1-6
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Matt 18:1-6
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How To Treat Our Brother
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 18
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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)
Following Christ: Salvation
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 16:24- 17:8
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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)
How To Build The Church
Pastor:David Abeyta
Matt 16:1-23
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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)
Jesus And The Canaanite Woman (A Case-Study in True Faith)
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 15:21-28
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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)
Traditions Of Men
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 15:1-20
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Pastor: David Abeyta
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)
Trials On The Raging Sea: Jesus Walks on Water
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 14:22-23
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Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 14:22-23
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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)
Five Critical Tests: Jesus Feeds The 5000
Pastor: David Abeyta
Matt 14:13-21
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Pastor: David Abeyta
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)