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Matthew 13:44-45 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.   45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.   Parables of Jesus  The Parable of the hidd...

Matthew 25:1-13 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 1 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. 5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, a...

Matthew 5:13-16 13  “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.  14  “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to...

Matthew 5:13-16 13  “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14  “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to e...

Luke 15:11-32 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons.12The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. 14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that who...

Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2  “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3  “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.   Understanding Family    Dynamics of Family Rela...

Acts 2:16-18 6  …this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. 18  Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 19  I will show wonders in the heavens above and s...

Luke 24:13-35 13  Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14  They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15  As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16  but they were kept from recognizing him. 17  He asked them, “What are you discussing tog...

I Corinthians 15:3-4, 20 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.  20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.   The heart of Christianity    The significance of the resurre...

Matthew 21:1-17 21  As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2  saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3  If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” 4  This took place to fulf...

Exodus 3:13-15 13 Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” 14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” 15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers—th...

Romans 12:19-21   19  Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.  20  On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him;if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21  Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.   God of Venge...

II Corinthians 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.   God's True Nature & Unity in Trinity  Trinity in the Bible:        Teachings of the Old Testament        Teachings of the New Testament  The Holy Trinity

Acts 1:8 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”   Ephesians 5:18-20 18  Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19  speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart...

Psalm 103:19 The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.   Revelation 19:6-7 6  Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. 7  Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory!   Sermon Series: The Character of God   God's Reign and Sovereig...

Isiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast,because they trust in you.   Isaiah 2 This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2  In the last days, the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3  Many peoples will come and say, “Come,...

Ephesians 2:1-10 2  As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2  in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3  All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were...

Isaiah 6 6  In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2  Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3  And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is...

Isaiah 57:15 For this is what the high and exalted One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy : “I live in a high and holy place,but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.   Matthew 7:11 11  If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Fathe...

Isaiah 40:28  Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.   God is the Creator of Heaven and Earth    How do we know God is the creator?             1. Nature (General Revelation)                 Romans 1: 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being...

Proverbs 11:28 Those who trust in their riches will fall but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.    How can we thrive?  1.  Believe as we seek the presence of Christ  2. Depend on the power of Christ  3. Obey the principles of Christ 4.  Enjoy the providence of Christ

Romans 1:16-32 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”   18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against...

John 3:5  Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.   Acts 2: 38  Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.   Process of being born again 1.      Repent 2.      Believe in Jesus Christ 3.     ...

John 3:5  Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.     Acts 2: 38  Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.   Two main questions:          1. Where does Baptism fit into salvation ?         ...

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.   Acts 16:31 “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”   What does it mean by believing in?    6 things about FAITH   1. FAITH IS HISTORICAL (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)      2. FAITH IS PERSONAL (John 6:28-29)   3. FAITH IS VERBAL...