Berean Bible Fellowship Church

Kingdom Principle : To combat our allegiances to this earthly realm Jesus challenges us to value those things that heaven values. As we do, we will store up treasure in heaven and we will treasure up heaven in our hearts.  _________________________ Up Treasures in Heaven Luke 12:33 (ESV) — 33 Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with...

Kingdom Principle : What would you say is your greatest allegiance? If it is not Jesus, then the things of this world have the potential to rule you. Jesus calls us here to put the things of this earth in proper perspective. Jesus is Lord over all of your earthly allegiances.  What is Jesus Commanding Here? We should not be OVERLY-___________________ Luke 12:22–23 (ESV) — 22 And he said to his dis...

Kingdom Principle : What would you say is your greatest allegiance? If it is not Jesus, then the things of this world have the potential to rule you. Jesus calls us here to put the things of this earth in proper perspective. Jesus is Lord over all of your earthly allegiances.  The __________________ ____________________ of Wealth Luke 12:15 (ESV) — 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on you...

Kingdom Principle : There will be those who vehemently oppose the gospel. We should confront them with the truth of Scripture, trusting the Spirit in our times of need.   Three Important Questions Concerning Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit: _________________ is Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Luke 12:10 (ESV) — 10 And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven , but the one who...

Kingdom Principle : Jesus has stood up to the Pharisees and for this they hate him. In this world we will encounter hatred and hostility if we speak the truth of Jesus Christ. We should expect this. How are we to respond in faith and not in fear when we encounter this hatred from the world? The Setup The Pharisees hate Jesus and this hatred will soon be manifested in them calling for his crucifixi...

Kingdom Principle : Discipleship is investing in others. Jesus gives us the ultimate model of discipleship by committing to 12, investing in 3, and confiding in 1. Discipleship: Each one of us, taking responsibility for another’s joy and progress in Christ.  __________________ to 12 Matthew 10:1–5 (ESV) — 1 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to...

Guest Speaker: Brian Seay

Kingdom Principle : There is no life in a strict adherence to man-made exactions of the law of God. Life is found in Jesus Christ and the salvation he offers. Trusting in him brings the transformation of soul that produces righteous behavior.  Two Monumental Problems with Legalism: ___________ Works will Never Cleanse ____________ Motivations Luke 11:39 (ESV) – 39 And the Lord said to him, “Now yo...

Kingdom Principle : The crowd demands a sign from God. Not because Jesus’ miracles didn’t prove his identity as the Son of God, but rather they were not satisfied with the miracles Jesus’ performed. They wanted more. How often can we be guilty of wanting more from God and not accepting the good grace he has bestowed on us.   The World is _________________________ Luke 11:30–32 (ESV) —31 The queen...

Kingdom Principle : What has the power to transform you? Do religious works done in the power of the flesh? Or does the Spirit of God given to us on the basis of Christ’s work? The answer is an important one. Jesus goes to battle with the Pharisees to answer this very question.  Pharisees ______________________ Jesus’ Authority Luke 11:15 (ESV) 15 But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Bee...

Kingdom Principle : God grants us godliness by giving us the gift of his Son. As we identify with Christ in us, we are able and willing to live as Christ calls us to live. The process of spiritual growth is giving ourselves over to the life of Christ in us. The problem is that the flesh (old man) is constantly fighting against that life in us. In order to counter this problem we need to practice o...

Kingdom Principle : God grants us godliness by granting us the gift of his Son. As we identify with Christ in us, we are able and willing to live as Christ calls us to live. The process of spiritual growth is giving ourselves over to the life of Christ in us. The problem is that the flesh (old man) is constantly fighting against that life in us.  The ________________________ of our Sanctification...

Kingdom Principle : God grants us godliness by granting us the gift of his Son. As we identify with Christ in us, we are able and willing to live as Christ calls us to live.    Three Absolute Truths of the Good News of Jesus Christ: God _______________________ 2 Peter 1:3 (ESV) — 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness… 2 Peter 1:4 (ESV) — 4 by which he h...

Kingdom Principle : The early church devoted themselves to the Apostle’s teaching and to fellowship. We desire to be devoted to the same.   Two commitments that defined the early church: Devoted to the _____________________ _______________________ Acts 2:42 (ESV) — 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching… Our devotion to the Word and to Each Other should never be something we look...

Kingdom Principle : After giving us the model of prayer, Jesus impresses upon us the importance of persistent prayer by giving us the parable of the persistent neighbor. In this we learn that we should pray often trusting in the goodness of our Heavenly Father to give us what is best.  Pray __________________________ Luke 11:8 (ESV) — 8 I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything b...

Kingdom Principle : In Christ we have been freed from sin. This doesn’t give us warrant to continue to sin, but instead enables us to walk in the Spirit and to fulfill the Law of God.  Proverbs 1:11 (ESV) — 11 If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood; let us ambush the innocent without reason;  Sin is resident in our fallen hearts and it is the reason we respond with anger, hatred,...

Kingdom Principle : Because we are sinners, we need forgiveness from God and others. This comes through repenting of our sin and granting and receiving the forgiveness that is ours in Christ. _______________________ from Others Luke 11:4 (ESV) — 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.”  Is there a condition on being forgi...

Kingdom Principle : We are physical and spiritual beings and we need spiritual sustenance. The problem is we seek that fulfillment in things and not in God. For this we need forgiveness.  _______________________ from God Luke 11:4 (ESV) — 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.”  Why do we need to be _____________________...

Kingdom Principle : We are to pray that God would supply our daily necessities, trusting that God will use our hard work to provide what we need.  Psalm 6:5 – “For in death there is no remembrance of you; in Sheol who will give you praise?” Psalm 30:9 – “What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness?” “ No song comes up from...

Kingdom Principle : God is a good and glorious God who delights in answering his children’s prayers. He does so in accordance with his holiness and the display of his glory.  God is  __________________ for His _________________ Luke 11:1–2 (ESV) — 1 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciple...

Guest Speaker: Mark Campbell

1. Own Your Growth - Listen intently - Ask Intensely - Seek Enthusiastically 2. So you'll reap the rewards 3. And live forever

Kingdom Principle : “Prone to wander, Lord I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love.” The hymn writer summed it up best when describing the Christian dilemma. The old man is constantly trying to draw us away from Christ. The fight of the Christian life is to never lose sight of Jesus in the midst of all our service for him.  Martha the ___________________________ Luke 10:38–42 (ESV) — 40 But Marth...

Kingdom Principle : The Bible calls us to love as Christ loves. But how are we to do that? What does that look like and how are we to actually express that love? The Word of God teaches us how we are to love like Christ, both in the instruction of what Christ’s love looks like and how we are to express it.       John 13:34–35 (ESV) — 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: j...

Guest Speaker: Brian Seay