Austin Baptist Church

Luke 23:32-38 1. Jesus is always in control 2. Jesus can forgive anything 3. Jesus can help you forgive anyone

Romans 8: 31-39 1. God is FOR you, not against you 2. Security of salvation leads us to peace 3. Who tries to accuse the elect?       A. The World      B. The Church      C. Ourselves 4. Security of salvation should lead us to action

Romans 8:28-30 1. God doesn't waste anything  Keyword 1. FOREKNEW Keyword 2. PREDESTINED 2. It's OK to live in the tension Keyword 3. CALLED Keyword 4. JUSTIFIED Keyword 5. GLORIFIED 3. God leaves nothing undone

Romans 8:18-27 1. We remember heaven is coming 2. We wait for the Lord with patience 3. We receive help through the Spirit

Romans 8:12-17 1. We have an active role to play in our sanctification. 2. Why don't we kill our flesh?       A. We Compare       B. We Blame       C. We Hide 3. The Father wants to help His children. 4. Our adoption is secure.

James 1:16-18  Don't overlook your blessings  Don't take credit for your blessings "Be thankful, but be careful that you don't become so enamored of God's good gifts that you fail to worship the giver." AW Tozer  Give thanks for his consistency  Give thanks for his generosity

Nehemiah 10:28-29   God’s people are called to commit   Nehemiah 10:30-31   God’s people are called to stand out   1 Peter 2:9-12   Nehemiah 10:32-33   Nehemiah 10:39   God’s people are called to be generous   Generosity is a choice, not a feeling

Nehemiah 8:1-3  The Word demands our attention  Nehemiah 8:4-6  The Word demands our response  Nehemiah 8:7-8  The Word can be understood by all  Nehemiah 8:9  The Word should bring conviction  Nehemiah 8:10-12  The Word brings freedom

Nehemiah 6:1-3   Difference makers don’t drift from their mission   Be careful on what voices you listen to   Galatians 5:7-8   2 Timothy 4:3-4   1 Corinthians 15:33   Nehemiah 6:4-9   Difference makers have thick skin   External accusations   Internal accusations   Romans 8:33-39   Nehemiah 6:10-14   Difference makers have discernment   Romans 12:2   Nehemiah 6:15

Nehemiah 5:1-5 Point 1: Internal Division Distracts Us From Out External Mission Matthew 28:19-20 Matthew 12:25 Point 2: Difference Makers Get Their Hands Dirty Nehemiah 5:6-11 Point 3: Difference Makers Practice What They Preach Nehemiah 5:14-16

Nehemiah 4:1-3   The world will ridicule God’s people   Nehemiah 4:4-6   Difference makers stay focused on their mission     Nehemiah 4:7-8   The world will intimidate God’s people   Nehemiah 4:9   Nehemiah 4:14   Difference makers stand their ground   2 Timothy 4:3-5   Nehemiah 4:15-20   Difference makers stand alongside others

Nehemiah 2:9-10   Difference makers expect resistance   Nehemiah 2:11-16   Difference makers are slow to speak   Nehemiah 2:17-18   It takes a team to build something special   1 Peter 2:4-6   Nehemiah 2:19-20   Matthew 16:18

Eph 2:10   Nehemiah 2:1-2   It takes courage to make a difference   Proverbs 28:1   Nehemiah 2:3   It takes tact to make a difference   Nehemiah 2:4-8   It takes preparation to make a difference

Nehemiah 1:1-3   Difference Makers Care   Nehemiah 1:4   Difference Makers Pray   Nehemiah 1:5   Pray with adoration   Nehemiah 1:6-7   Pray with humility   Nehemiah 1:8-10   Pray with scripture   Nehemiah 1:11   Difference Makers Step Up

Matthew 5:14-16

Ephesians 6:1   It is right for parents to be the parents   Ephesians 6:2-3   Blessing comes from obeying the Lord   Ephesians 6:4   Don’t lead your kids to anger, lead them to the Lord   How do we provoke our kids to anger? Always blaming and never praising Promoting achievement at an unhealthy level Saying one thing and doing another

Ephesians 5:25-27   Sacrificially love your wife   We often must sacrifice what we want to give her what she needs   Spiritually lead your wife   Lovingly consider your wife   Ephesians 5:28-31   “When home is ruled according to God’s Word, angels might be asked to stay with us, and they would not find themselves out of their element.” – Charles Spurgeon

Proverbs 24:3-4   Ephesians 4:17-20  Our homes should look different   Ephesians 4:21-24  Our homes will look different when we look different  We all need constant updating

Psalm 46:1-3   We all need help   Matthew 24:3-8   Psalm 46:4-7   Our God protects His people   He protects our minds                                                    i.      Philippians 4:6-7 He protects us from the enemy                                                    i.      1 John 4:4 He protects our inheritance                                                    i.       Peter 1:3-5   Psa...

Psalm 46:1-3   We all need help   Matthew 24:3-8   Psalm 46:4-7   Our God protects His people   He protects our minds                                                    i.      Philippians 4:6-7 He protects us from the enemy                                                    i.      1 John 4:4 He protects our inheritance                                                    i.       Peter 1:3-5   Psa...

Psalm 19:1-6   God’s presence is clear through creation   Romans 1:18 -20 Romans 1:21 -22 Psalm 19:7-10 God’s will is clear through His Word 2 Timothy 3:16 -17 The Scriptures are perfect and true Psalm 139:13-16 Truth isn’t found inward Jeremiah 17:9 Truth isn’t found outward Proverbs 14:12   Truth is found upward   The Scriptures are a precious gift Romans 12:2

Psalm 8:1-2   Psalm 33:6 Genesis 1:1-3   Our God is bigger than we can comprehend   Psalm 8:3-4   Our God is more personal than we can understand   Jeremiah 1:5 Psalm 139:1-4, 13, 16 Matthew 10:30 Ephesians 2:10 John 3:16 1 Peter 5:7   Psalm 8:5-8   Our God has given us more than we realize   1 Peter 2:9 Romans 8:16-17 1 Corinthians 2:9   Psalm 8:9