Mt Zion Christian Church

Matthew 9:1-8 In forgiving this man’s sins, Jesus declared that His greatest work is not physical healing, but spiritual healing. In forgiving this man’s sins, He declared that He was God. Psalms 139:1-6 Without the faith of these four men, the paralytic may not have encountered Jesus. As God’s ambassadors, our faith should be causing us to carry others to Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:16-20 As God’s amb...

Matthew 8:1-17 God’s Will 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 God’s Authority Job 12:13-16, Matthew 28:18, Revelation 3:7 God’s Purpose 1 John 3:8 Your Faith Psalms 37:25, 107:20, Hebrews 11:6

Waiting on the Lord requires patience and trust. Proverbs 3:5-6, Acts 1:1-14 Waiting on God reminds us Who is in control. Psalm 130:5-6 In our time of waiting God is working. Micah 7:7, Isaiah 8:17, Psalm 25:5, Psalm 27:14, Hosea 12:6 Waiting on God increases our strength and faith. Isaiah 40:28-31 God uses time to sift our motives and strengthen our faith.

Fasting is the practice of setting aside food for a period of time to focus on the Word and press into the Lord. Matthew 9:14-15 In fasting, we humble ourselves before God, and declare our dependency upon Him. When we fast and pray, our goal is to not get our own way but to draw close to Jesus. The flesh and the Spirit are constantly waging war for the loyalty of our hearts. Galatians 5:16-25 In f...

Luke 10:1-24 Jesus sent 72 disciples other than His original twelve out to minister. The 72 additional disciples were equipped the same way that the first twelve had been. Luke 9:1-2 There is a great need for workers. God cares for His workers. Matthew 10:40-42 There will be opposition. Peace is possible. God will deal with the opposition that rejects Him. The ministry of the 72 was fruitful. Frui...

Revelation 2:1-7 If Jesus is Lord and “Caesar” is not, we should align ourselves with His kingdom and its witness. The church is called to be priests of the kingdom that reflect Jesus’ faithful witness in this world. Revelation 1:4-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-3; John 13:34-35; 1 John 4:20-21; Acts 9:4-5 Remembrance, repentance, and action are required to maintain a faithful witness. Jesus’ presence and...

The foundation distinguishes a wise builder from a foolish builder. Acting according to God’s word determines the foundation of your house. Building upon rock requires much more work than building upon sand. Every human being experiences rain, rising streams and wind. A Christian's life must be built upon Jesus because He is the Rock. Deuteronomy 32:3-4, 15, 18, 29-31, Matthew 21:42-46, 1 Corinthi...

Matthew 7:21-23 The people in this parable use the Lord’s name in vain. Doing the Father’s will determines our eternal destiny. Matthew 21:28-31, Luke 6:46, Titus 1:16, James 1:22, 2:15-16, 1 John 3:18 There is no need to tell Jesus what you have done, He was there when you did it! The main point of this parable is to be known by Jesus. Genuine relationship with Jesus is powerful. Acts 19:13-20 Ho...

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Matthew 7:7-14 Choose wisely who you ask, what you seek, and who’s door you knock on. James 4:1-4 A person’s eternal destiny is determined by who they ask, what they seek, and which door they knock on. Our Father in heaven has unlimited resources to help those that seek Him with all their heart. Jeremiah 29:13 Jesus uses a parental heart to demonstrate His Father’s desire to equip his children for...

Matthew 7:1-6 When Jesus says: Do not judge, he means not to accuse, criticize or condemn people for their failures or mistakes. Matthew 7:2 We judge because it is much easier to see the flaws in people than to see all the good in them. If you judge your brother, you will also be judged. What you sow you will reap. Romans 2:1 3. A proper evaluation of ourselves will prevent us from judging others...

Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus asks His followers simple, logical questions to help them stop worrying. Jesus uses nature to demonstrate how God cares for us. Romans 1:20 Is your life more than food and your body more than clothes? Psalms 8, Ephesians 1:3-6, 2:10 If the birds and the fields are alive, we have nothing to worry about. It is a matter of faith. Worry is for pagans. Seek heaven and God will mee...

Matthew 6:19-24 Treasure on earth falls prey to moths, rust, and thieves. 1 John 2:15-17 Unlike treasure on earth, treasure in heaven is eternal, and you have eternity to enjoy it! Ecclesiastes 2:17-19, Psalms 39:6 A man’s heart is with his treasure. Possessions have the potential to own your heart and to cause you to sin. Deuteronomy 8:10-14, James 5:1-6 The devil used Eve’s eyes to pull her hear...

Matthew 6:16-18, 4:1-11 Fasting should be led by the Holy Spirit. Moses fasted before receiving the 10 commandments. Exodus 34:28 Jehoshaphat called a fast when Judah was under attack. 2 Chronicles 20:2-3 Daniel fasted for guidance. Daniel 9:3, 21-22 Nehemiah fasted before a building project. Nehemiah 1:4 Early Christians were fasting when the Holy Spirit set Barnabas and Saul apart. Acts 13:2-3 T...

Matthew 6:9-14 The Lord’s prayer was meant to be a model to teach His disciples the heart of prayer. When we declare God as our Father, we declare His love, goodness, and faithfulness to us. When we declare God as our Father, we declare our allegiance as His sons and daughters following in the footsteps of Jesus. Isaiah 6:1-7 Revelation 12-18 The right kind of prayer has a passion for God’s glory...

Matthew 6:1-4 God expects His children to give to those in need. Deuteronomy 15:7-11 Jesus identifies giving to the poor as an act of righteousness. Money is between you and God. 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 2 Corinthians 8:1-12 Your motive for giving determines where your reward is and who it is from. Mark 12:41-44 Rewards from men have an expiration date, but we will enjoy rewards from our Father in heaven...

Fan to Follower: Loving Others We are called to love God with our all our heart and love others. Matthew 22:37-40 We are called to image Christ who put love on display. Romans 8:29 We are called to walk as Jesus walked. 1 John 2:6 We are called to love others because God is love and He first loved us. 1 John 4:16-21 The church must avoid tribalism. Luke 10:25-37; Gal 3:28; James 2:8-9 We are calle...

Matthew 5:38-48 Jesus quotes scripture that was given to guide judges in Israel to rule in three separate situations. Exodus 21:22-25, Leviticus 24:19-20, Deuteronomy 19:16-21 In verse 43, Jesus quotes the law and what the Jewish leaders of His day added to it. Leviticus 19:18 The entire text must be balanced with other scriptures like Matthew 18:17 and Romans 12:17-21. Jesus is the perfect exampl...

Fan to Follower: Discipleship The Great Commission calls us to make disciples and to teach them obey Jesus’ commandments. Matt 28:16-20 Salvation and discipleship are a journey. A disciple walks with Jesus on the journey. 1 John 2:4-6 A disciple is willing to leave everything for Jesus. Matthew 16:24; Galatians 2:20; Hebrews 12:2 Jesus summarizes all the commandments into loving God and loving oth...