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Matthew 7:7-11 I. The Prayer of a Child Ask, Seek, Knock (ASK) A. Why should we pray? Prayer is mandated by Jesus Prayer was modeled by Jesus B. What should we pray for? A prayer for salvation A prayer for sanctification II. The Promise of the Father A. The depravity of our human father B. The dependability of our heavenly Father

Matthew 6:25-33 I. We need a proper Perspective of Possessions II. There are Prohibitions to Practice. A. You are Valued vs 26 B. Worry is vanity for God's Children vs. 27 III. Our Priorities must be Purposeful vs. 33 A. Seek God's Kingdom B. Seek God's Righteousness IV. We have a Promise of our Provision A. The Provision of our needs B. The Provision of our Next (Psalm 37:23-24)

Exodus 2-:12, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 5 & 6 I. Biblical Responsibility of Children A. Honor Your Parents Eph. 6:2-3 B. Obey Your Parents C. Respect Your Parents II. Biblical Responsibility of Parents A. Love our Children B. Lead our Children Prov. 22:6, Joshua 24:15 III. Biblical Responsibility of the Church

Hebrews 6:17-20 An Anchor in the Storm God knows what we are dealing with. God has the power to help us. God loves you and will help you because He loves you. "In Times Like These We Need a Savior"

Psalm 69:18-25 1. What caused the depression Jesus felt? A. It was the holiday season all for the Jewish people it was the Passover.   B. Jesus’ depression came at time of great suffering.  He was hurting. C. You feel depression in a time of physical exhaustion. D. Jesus experienced His depression at a time of betrayal by friends. E.  Jesus experienced His depression at a time of st...

II Corinthians 9:5-7; Matthew 6:19-21 Biblical stewardship is the human responsibility to manage resources that God has placed in one’s care. I. Giving to God is Biblical 5 truths about Paul's Instruction for giving: a. There was a collection vs 1 b. The collection was taken at the church vs 2 c. Everyone was expected to give vs 2 d. Individuals give based on their prosperity vs 2 e. Giving was fo...

I Corinthians 12:4-7 Three types of gifts: Natural Gifts: Born with...sports, musically inclined, engineering, artistic... Acquired Gifts: Learned behavior... Spiritual Gifts: Three Biblical Truths concerning Spiritual Gifts... I. Spiritual Gifts are Plentiful vs 4-6 II. Spiritual Gifts are Provided vs 4-6 III. Spiritual Gifts are Purposeful vs 5-7 A. To Serve B. To Work C. Together I Corinthians...

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 I. Our Time is Temporal “Time” is a a measured, or measurable, period during which an action or condition exists or continues." A. Time is Defined by God. Gen. 1:3-5 B. Time is Determined by God. Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 C. Time is Dependent on God. Hebrews 9:27 II. Our Time Should be Invested A. Invest in Faith. Mark 8:36 B. Invest in Family. I Corinthians 4:2 “ Moreover it is requ...

I Corinthians 15:12-19 Three Significant evidences for Jesus' Resurrection: A. The Church B. The Scriptures C. Eyewitnesses I. Our Preaching is Powerless vs. 14a II. Our Faith is Pointless vs. 14b III. Our Testimony is Phony vs. 15 IV. We are Under SIn's Penalty vs. 17 V. Our Loved Ones are Perished vs. 18 VI. We Should be Pitied vs. 19 I Corinthians 15:20 “But now is Christ risen from the dead ,...

Matthew 21:1-10 I. A Parade... A. Those who cried hosanna! vs 8 B. Those who asked "Who is this?" vs 10 II. A Prayer... Luke 22:39-44 A. A prayer of acceptance vs 41-42 B. A prayer of agony vs 44 III. A Promise Acts 1:8

Luke 9:51-62 I. The Determination of Christ vs 51 A. Jesus is rejected by the Samaritans. vs 52-53 B. The disciples are rebuked by Jesus. vs 54-55 II. The Cost of Discipleship A. Man's request to follow. vs 57 B. The Master's response to followers. vs 62 *II Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

Hebrews 4:1-13 Three types of rest: A. Sabbath Rest B. Israel's Rest C. Believer's Rest I The Promise of Rest A. Access of the Gospel (Good news) 4:2 B. Appropriation of Faith 4:2 II. The Provision of Rest A. Prospective Rest 4:9 B. Present Rest 4:10 III. The Pursuit of Rest 4:11

I Corinthians 1:17-25 The Cross is in the way, for salvation. I Corinthians 1:18 The Cross is in the way, so I don't leave it behind. Luke 9:23 The Cross is in the way, so daily I can live and breathe. Luke 9:23 The Cross is in the way, because it is the only way. John 14:6 The Cross is in the way, so I give up my rights. Luke 15:21 The Cross is in the way, to help me stay humble. Philippians 2:8

Mathew 11:16-24 I. The Condition of the Sinner A. The Generation was Calloused vs 16-17 B. The Generation was Cynical/Critical vs 18-19 II. The Confirmation of the Saint vs 19c III. The Condemnation of the Cities vs 20 A. The Cities had Received Revelation vs 20a B. The Cities had Refused to Repent vs 20 b

Luke 16:19-28 I. There are Great Consequences A. Comfort for Believer B. Condemnation for Unbeliever II. There is a Great Concern vs. 28 III. Conclusion A. Pray for Compassion B. Pray for Conversations C. Pray for Conversions

Philippians 4:6-13 I. We Are to be: A. Strong B. Steadfast C. Students D. Thinkers II. Think... A. Of things that are True B. Of things that are Honest C. On things which are Just D. On things that are Pure E. On things that are Lovely F. On things that are of Good Report

John 4:1-10 I. The Example of the Savior A. The Necessity to Go vs. 4 B. The Necessity to Give vs.10 II. The Example of the Samaritan A. The Necessity to Go vs. 28a B. The Necessity to Give vs. 29 John 4:39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. 

Matthew 9:35-38 I. The Ministry of Jesus vs 35-36 A. The Ability of Jesus vs. 35 B. The Attitude of Jesus vs. 36 II. The Mandate of Jesus vs. 37-38 A. The Abundance of the Lost B. The Absence of Laborers C. The Appeal of the Lord "Bringing in the Sheaves"..."Help Wanted"

Genesis 8:15-20; Joshua 22:26-27; Matthew 5:23-24 I. The Definition of the Altar A. The Altar Biblically Altars of Sacrifice Altars of Remembrance B. The Altar Historically II. The Desolation of the Altar A. Man's Attempt B. Man's Abuse C. Mans' Arrogance III. The Defense of the Altar A. The Need for a Proper Prospective B. The Need for Public Profession

Psalm 122:1-5 Jesus caused excitement to happen. 2. The people got excited about Jesus. We should be excited about being saved. We should be excited about seeing others saved. 5. We ought to be excited about our church and its future.

Psalm 25 I. Our Dependence on God in Defeat II. Our Dependence on God for Direction A. Show Me B. Teach Me  C. Lead Me III. Our Dependence on God for Deliverance  A. Deliverance Based on God’s Character B. Deliverance Based on Man’s Confession

Matthew 6:5-8 I. How Not to Pray A. Don't Pray Publicly vs 5b B. Don't Pray Proudly vs 5b II. How To Pray A. Pray Secretly vs 6b B. Pray Sincerely vs 7a C. Pray Simply vs 7b

II Samuel 19:31-39 *Verse 34 I would Change: Concerning my Living. Galatians 2:20 Concerning my Looking. II John 1:8 Concerning my Listening. Mark 4:23-24 Concerning my Lips. Proverbs 18:7-8 Concerning my Learning. I John 2:27 Concerning my Liberty. John 8:32

Philippians 4:6-7 "Don't Worry Be Prayerful" I. The Exhortation to Pray A. Believers are to Worry about Nothing B. Believers are to Pray about Everything Three words for prayer: Prayer: General attitude pf Worship Supplication (Petition): Needs Requests: Specific concerns II. The Effects of Prayer A. Prayer brings Peace B. Peace Enables Perseverance

II Peter 3:17-18 Invest: To commit (money) in order to earn (financial) gain. I. Invest in Prayer Hebrews 4:16 A. Pray for Yourself B. Pray for Saints C. Pray for Salvations II. Invest in Bible Study. II Timothy 2:15 III. Invest in the Great Commission. Acts 1:8 A. Invest in the Great Commission by Going. Matthew 28:19-20 B. Invest in the Great Commission by Giving **If we invest, imagine the gain...