OUTLINE: A Beautiful WillingnessIf Jesus, our Great Shepherd, loved the way He did, what kind of love do you think He endows His under-shepherds with? If these men are your examples to “imitate” (Heb 13:7), don’t you think He gives you access to this same love? Php 2:2-3make my joy complete by being of the same […]
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OUTLINE: Seeking the LordIt’s the intentions of the heart that dictate whether or not we receive godly wisdom. It’s HOW we seek the Lord that matters most. (Pr 2:1-12) Seeking the LordWhy would we ever reject discipline from God’s authorities? Don’t you want someone who loves you to wake you up? (Pr 3:11-13) Remember…Good parenting
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OUTLINE: Synthesize– It’s the Spirit of the Lord who gives spiritual gifts.– He has never once made a mistake in His eternal existence.– Governance over the Body of Christ is defined by Him.– It is our job to obey (perfectly is our intent). The Weight Of ShepherdhoodWith great power comes great responsibility. To whom much
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OUTLINE: Lk 6:38 [Amplified]Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.”1Ti 3:4-5See
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OUTLINE: Ecc 12:13 (emphasis mine)“The CONCLUSION…when ALL has been heard, is…FEAR GOD and keep His commandments… because this applies to EVERY person.” SynthesizeJn 14:1“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believealso in Me…Ecc 1:9c“So there is nothing new under the sun.”…Heb 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Gal
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TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: NO RECORDING OUTLINE: Ecc 12:13 (emphasis mine)“The CONCLUSION…when ALL has been heard, is…FEAR GOD and keep His commandments… because this applies to EVERY person.” Jesus’ Personal EncouragementJn 14:1“Do not let your heart be troubled [e.g., live without fear in your life]; believe in God, believe also in Me.” Gal 5:13For you were called
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OUTLINE: Pastor’s EncouragementWe need to recognize the pitfalls and the temptations in our lives even before they materialize into real threats to our peace! SynthesizeMt 4:7[Message] Jesus countered with another citation from Deuteronomy: “Don’t you dare test the Lord your God.” – AND –Gal 6:7Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows,
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OUTLINE: John Bunyan, The Pilgrim’s Progress“God’s grace is the most incredible and insurmountable truth ever to be revealed to the human heart, which is why God has given us His Holy Spirit to superintend the process of more fully revealing the majesty of the work done on our behalf by our Savior.”John Bunyan, The Pilgrim’s Progress“He teaches
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OUTLINE: Helping the HelplessWere it not for God reaching out to us and saving us, we would have been lost forever. He offers the righteousness of Christ, and therefore spiritual adoption, to anyone whose willing to place their trust in His Son. “Born This Way”Every person since the Fall of Adam is born under sin, and
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OUTLINE: Jn 5:17But He (Jesus) answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I Myself am working.”God Loves OrphansGod our Father said “I want you. I’ll save you. Come into My home. I will be your Father.” God’s Love For OrphansWhen we approach someone with the Gospel, we are letting them know that God wants
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