Mt Zion Christian Church

Haggai 1:2-9; 2:3; 2:18-19

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When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, one of the phrases he replied with was, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 25:14-30 In God’s kingdom, we all have been given talents, and we all have work to do. Fear can keep us from using what God has given us to build his kingdom. Comparison can keep us from using what God has given us to build h...

Acts 1:1-14 Many disciples were convinced that Jesus rose from the dead by His post-resurrection appearances. Jesus gave clear instructions to wait in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit. Jesus’ ascension into heaven confirmed His identity and His imminent return in the same way that He left. John 6:62, Mark 13:26-27,14:61-61, Matthew 24:30, 26:64, Daniel 7:13-14 If Jesus is returning on a clou...

John 21 Jesus did not reprimand Peter and his six friends for going fishing. 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11 When Jesus added the disciples’ catch to His catch, He was making a statement about future souls that His disciples would catch. Matthew 4:19 Peter’s actions and words confirmed his love for Jesus. Jesus wants His sheep of all ages to eat a proper diet. Jesus provides His disciples with a barn full...

John 20:19-31 Fear is dispelled when the frightened sheep meet the risen, glorified Shepherd. Nothing can separate you from the love of Jesus. Romans 8:37-38 Jesus’ risen identity retains distinguishing evidence of His crucifixion. Revelation 5:6 Jesus breathes resurrected breath upon the disciples to fan the flames of faith in them for their future journey. Forgiven sin provides peace with God. R...

Matthew 21:1-16. What kept Jesus on the road through the grave? Deuteronomy 5:32-33, Proverbs 4:25-27 Jesus’ love for His Father kept Him on the road through the grave. John 10:32, 12:26-33 Jesus’ love for people kept Him on the road through the grave. Luke 19:41-44 Prophecy kept Jesus on the road through the grave. John 12:16 What keeps you on the road through the grave? John 14:21, 15:12-13, Jer...

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GEN 2:15 So the LORD God took the man [He had made] and settled him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it. “Cultivate” is the Hebrew word “abad” meaning to work or serve. “Keep” is the Hebrew word “shamar” meaning to watch or guard. The duties of the Levitical priests are found in Numbers 3:6-8; 3:31, 36; 4:28; 8:25-26; & 18:1-7. John 3:14-15 The Israelites were told: “I am the only God y...

James 4:1-10 There are two entities competing for a person’s allegiance. People are destined to love one and hate the other. Matthew 6:24 You will be defriended and hated by the one you refuse to serve. John 15:18-25, 17:14-16 Love for the world is temporary, and love for God is eternal. 1 John 2:15-17 The things that you set your heart and mind on determine who you serve. Romans 8:7, Colossians 3...

What identifies an authentic Christian? Luke 5:1-11 Jesus got into Peter’s boat. John 15:16 Peter heard Jesus. Peter called Jesus “Master,” and obeyed Him. Peter had a peculiar reaction to a miraculous financial blessing. Sin drives a wedge between God and a person. Jesus did not tell Peter that he was a sinner; Peter knew it because of God’s presence. Isaiah 6:5 Godly sorrow leads to repentance....

1 Chronicles 22:14-16 1 Kings 8:10-13 The temple was so important to God’s people because that is where God’s presence was. This temple based worship was a shadow of what was to come. 1 Peter 1:10-12 Ephesians 2:19-22 19 1 Peter 2:4-6 In God’s new temple, we are living stones that are being joined together in Christ, who is our cornerstone. Church is not a building, or a service. WE ARE CHURCH. As...

Healing is never required where there is no wound. God told Solomon that if the people ever fall away but pray and repent, then he would heal their land. (2 Chron 7:4) Jeremiah refers to the need for God to heal Israel from their sin. (Jer 8: 11,14-15, 21-22) Wounds can cause us to try to meet legitimate needs in illegitimate ways. Paul never called anyone out by name even though he received 39 la...

Picture a Church That Pours Out Grace God never ignores sin. Genesis 3:14-19 Mark 2:1-12 Sin is often the undetected silent cause of spiritual, mental, and physical pain. Romans 6:23, Acts 8:20-24 Some today debate what is and isn’t sin rather than administering the cure. Jesus the “Gift of God” is the cure. John 4:4-26 Jesus’ willingness to relate to the Samaritan woman opened the door to salvati...

Picture a Church That Loves Matthew 24:12 “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.” 1 Corinthians 13 The Corinthians were not treating each other lovingly. 1 Corinthians 6:1-7 The Corinthians had schisms or divisions among them. 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 3:1-7 The Corinthians were seeking spiritual gifts and neglecting the love of Christ that should motivate and regula...

God’s Presence Disobedience fractures man’s relationship with God. Genesis 3:23-24 Obedience produces favor with God. Genesis 6:7-8 God accepts invitations to dinner. Genesis 18:1-5, Revelation 3:20 Seeking God’s presence and glory leads to a distinguished life. Exodus 33:3, 12-23, Isaiah 55:6-7 Once someone is in God’s presence, the thought of His absence is frightening. Psalms 51:1-12 Jesus prom...

Luke 1:11-20, 3:1-20 You must believe to speak. 2 Corinthians 4:13 An evangelist’s behavior matters. John the Baptist could have ministered in the temple like his dad. John the Baptist was led by the Holy Spirit rather than tradition or position. John the Baptist boldly proclaimed the Kingdom of God and its righteousness to everyone. What would John the Baptist’s message be to the church today? Wh...

Gratefulness in the Face of Adversity Sadness always distorts the truth. Sadness in our lives likes to call reality into question. When sadness distorts the truth then we need the voice of truth. Heb 12:25a ,28-29 People who listen to the Holy Spirit will develop into overcomers (Revelation texts) Remember not to let what you want rob you of what you have. (Eccl 6:9) Only when Jesus is all I have...

Matthew 1:18-2:16 Devilish diabolical deception causes people to reject Jesus. Joseph rejected Mary and the preborn Jesus based upon his righteous, natural assumptions. Angel evangelists are convincing. Luke 1:37, Matthew 19:25-26 Herod and all Jerusalem were upset by the news of Jesus’ birth. Herod only viewed Jesus as a threat to his earthly kingdom. Herod tried to kill God in-order-to keep his...

Proverbs 17:28 God is still God even when He is still. God speaks through prophets. Amos 3:7 Luke 1:17 There are false prophets. 1 Kings 22:19-23 God is still God when prophets are wrong. Sometimes it takes centuries for God’s word to be fulfilled. The devil uses time to erode faith. Imagine hearing Isaiah speak that a virgin would conceive and give birth to a son and call Him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:1...

There will always be spiritual tension between the “now” and the “not yet” until we see eternity. God is calling His church to embrace the spiritual tension of our time with faith and expectation. People rebel against laws and policies, but Jesus gives people new hearts. 2nd Corinthians 5:14-21 We must walk in faith and abide in Christ if we want to see the “now” become the “not yet.” John 15:1-8...

Romans 12:1-3, 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 The first step in a Christ-like thought process is submission to God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will. The second step in a Christ-like thought process is to have an honest biblical assessment of yourself. The third step in a Christ-like thought process is to recognize the flawed standards of this world. 2 Corinthians 5:16 A Christ-like thought process will ha...

1 Thessalonians 5 Jesus will return unexpectedly as a righteous judge who was at the scene of every crime. Darkness that hides man’s actions from God does not exist. Psalms 139:10-11 Children of the light have nothing to hide and nothing to fear. Children of the light encourage one another and live in peace with each other. Children of the light should lovingly warn those in darkness that the ligh...