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David and Goliath 1. We Are Not David David is God’s anointed representative (1 Sam. 16:13) He points to Christ, the true King Israel is saved by one man’s victory, not their effort The story is about God’s deliverance, not self-empowerment “The battle is the Lord’s.” — 1 Sam. 17:47 2. Goliath Is Not Our Giant Goliath represents defiance against God The real enemy is sin, fear, and separation from...

Judas walked with Jesus He heard Jesus teach and saw miracles firsthand (Luke 9:1–6). Proximity to Jesus does not equal transformation (John 6:70). Expectation led to betrayal Judas expected a Messiah who fit his agenda. When Jesus didn’t meet his expectations, disappointment turned into betrayal (John 6:66). Belief is not the same as faith Even demons believe who Jesus is (James 2:19). True faith...

Teaching Notes: “Who Do You Say That I Am?” Primary Text Matthew 16:13–17 “But who do you say that I am?” — Jesus I. The Central Question of Life A. Jesus Shifts from Public Opinion to Personal Conviction Matthew 16:13 – “Who do men say that I am?” Matthew 16:15 – “But who do YOU say that I am?” Faith cannot be inherited, borrowed, or avoided. Key Point Every person must personally answer Jesus. S...

1. The Issue: Depending on People Instead of God Many believers live sermon to sermon instead of presence to presence Preachers are vessels, not the source Spiritual dryness comes when we replace intimacy with dependency Key Scriptures Jeremiah 17:5 – Trusting in man brings weakness 1 Corinthians 3:5–7 – God gives the growth Psalm 146:3 – Do not put trust in princes (people) Key Statement A preach...

1. The Corrupted Life (vv. 12–15) Crooked speech reveals a crooked heart Sin is intentional, not accidental Sowing discord destroys relationships Sin leads to sudden consequences God warns because He loves and wants to save 2. Seven Things the Lord Hates (vv. 16–19) Proud eyes → self-exaltation Lying tongue → broken trust Hands that shed innocent blood → violence/injustice Wicked plans → sin forme...

1. Scripture Foundation 1 Timothy 5:8 (NKJV) “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” Key Idea: Biblical faith is demonstrated first in how we care for our household. 2. Context Overview Paul is instructing Timothy on church order and caring for widows. “Provide” includes emotional, spiritual,...