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1) He has risen! Matthew 28  Early on Sunday morning,* as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb.  2 Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. 3 His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. 4 The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and th...

Matthew 21  As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2 “Go into the village over there,” he said. “As soon as you enter it, you will see a donkey tied there, with its colt beside it. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will im...

1) The Kings Invitation Mathew 13:1-13 Later that same day Jesus left the house and sat beside the lake. 2 A large crowd soon gathered around him, so he got into a boat. Then he sat there and taught as the people stood on the shore. 3 He told many stories in the form of parables, such as this one:  “Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seeds. 4 As he scattered them across his field, some seeds...

1) Called to be___With_____ Matthew 10   Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil* spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness. 2 Here are the names of the twelve apostles:  Mark 3  14 Then he appointed twelve of them and called them his apostles.* They were to accompany him, and he would send them out to preach, - God is a Sent and Sending God ...

1) The King who brings healing.   Matthew 8:1-2  Large crowds followed Jesus as he came down the mountainside. 2 Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.”  Matthew 8:3-4 3 Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosy disappeared. 4 Then Jesus...

1) The social Intelligence problem. Matthew 7  “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. 2 For you will be treated as you treat others.* The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.*  3 “And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye* when you have a log in your own? 4 How can you think of saying to your friend,* ‘Let me help you get rid of that speck in y...

The King We Need  1) A king that brings a new way.  Matthew 5:1-16 One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, 2 and he began to teach them.  The Beatitudes 3 “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,*  for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.  4 God blesses those who mourn,  for they will be comforted...

The King we Need  1) God's Plan.   From Abraham to David  From David to Exile  From Exile to Jesus  Promise to Abraham  - Bless you, and through you bless __ The world___ _____ Promise to David  - A _ _king_ from your line  Promise in exile  - I will not abandon you  2) The Rightful King.    - A list moving to ____ Completion___ _______ 3) A King Like No Other.   A list of Imperfect people to...

1) The Advocate John 16:    5 “But now I am going away to the one who sent me, and not one of you is asking where I am going. 6 Instead, you grieve because of what I’ve told you. 7 But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the   Advocate* won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. 8 And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s right...

Experiencing the best of the Intentional life  Philippians 1   9 I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. 10 For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. 11 May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character...

The Intentional Life  2 Timothy 3 10 But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance. 11 You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra—but the Lord rescued me from all of it. 12 Yes, and everyone who wants to...

2 Timothy 3:14-17    14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and...

Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.  Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. ~ Ephesians 4:32-5:2 We imitate Christ through Purity “If we confess...

Christmas is the best…even when it’s not First Christmas was not the best time, place or people At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, h...

Welcome to Advent 1) __ Good news _____ brings ___Great____ Joy.  Luke 2  10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! 2) A season of ________ _Joy_____ ______. Psalm 105 42 For he remembered his sacred promise  to his servant...

Welcome to Advent 1) Jesus brings _ Peace  on Earth. Luke 2 14 “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”  2) Jesus is the __ King   of Peace who conquers sin. Matthew 2  Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men* from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2 “Where is the newborn king of th...

The Hope of Jesus is for the hopeless The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter beyond words. I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this:  The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself ‘The Lord is my inheritance;  the...

Not about behavior change, but about experiencing Gods Grace. It's a heart change. Getting ready…today is your last sane moment What is the one thing no one has?  _ ______ __ Why we don’t have it Genesis 3 “ Did God really say ...?” “You won't die!... your eyes will be opened ...you will be like God ...” The woman was convinced... she wanted the wisdom it would give her...  Genesis 3:1,4-6...

The enemy we face Who we fight For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 How he operates…against all strategies of the devil. Ephesians 6:11  Lies “When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar a...

1) Days of the living dead  Ephesians 2 Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world.* He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. 3 All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our...

1) No longer Zombies  Ephesians 5 15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, 19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs...

Living into this new life Ephesians 4 17 With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. 18 Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. 19 They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of i...

1) How we live  - Worthy of your Calling  - Humble  - Gentle  - Patient  2) United  - Gifted   - Diverse  3) Growing in Maturity - From the source  - In Truth and love   -  All Together  Ephesians 4:1-16 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allo...

Intro: Ephesians 1:13 13 And now you Gentiles have also heard the truth, the Good News that God saves you. And when you believed in Christ, he identified you as his own* by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom he promised long ago. Paul's prayer for the churches: Ephesians 1:15-23 15 Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere,* 16 I ha...

Ephesians 1:1-14  This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus.  I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus,* who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus.  2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.  3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms...