Victory Baptist Church - Hope Mills

VBS 2019 - Zoom In - Focus on Jesus Looking at 4 different encounters with Jesus in scripture. This week’s passage is Matthew 3:1-17 Jesus is the Son of God Application Know that Jesus is the promised Messiah. Be obedient to John's message. Do: produce fruit consistent with repentence.

Genesis 28:10-22 Continuation of the Covenant MAIN IDEA - Each generation must accept God (we cannot depend on our parents’ faith) Jacob has a vision God speaks to Jacob Jacob’s response Application Know that Yahweh is the one true God. Be in relationship with Him. Do: Worship Him.

Genesis 27 Stolen blessing MAIN IDEA - God accomplishes His will in spite of our sin. Application Know that God doesn't need my (or your) schemes. Be obedient. Do: Seek God's will.

Genesis 26 God’s Faithfulness to Isaac MAIN IDEA - Right Response to God’s Blessings Abraham and Isaac’s similarities Modifications to the Covenant Isaac in Gerar Application Know you can trust in God. Be blessed through God's promises. Do: Respond rightly to God's blessings.

Genesis 25:19-39 The Birth of Isaac’s Sons MAIN IDEA: Seek God in Prayer Isaac prays for blessing Rebekah prays for understanding Birth of the twins Application Know you can turn to God. Be a person of prayer. Do: increase your prayer life.

Genesis 25:1-18 Abraham’s Death MAIN IDEA: Parents impact their children’s lives Abraham marries again Abraham dies Ishmael’s offspring Application Know your parenting has impact. Be spiritual parents. Do: make disciples.

Genesis 24:1-67 A Wife for Isaac MAIN IDEA: Faith Leads to Action Different acts of faith Isaac’s blessing A picture of the gospel Application Know God is faithful to His word. Be obedient to God's word and call. Do: Study God's word and seek His will.

Genesis 22:1-24 The Sacrifice of Isaac MAIN IDEA: The Lord will Provide The Test The Obedience The Substitution The Declaration Application Know about substitutionary atonement. Be atoned for. Do: Respond in obedience.

Genesis 21:1-21 The Birth of Isaac MAIN IDEA: God’s Promises are True Isaac’s birth Sarah’s joy Hagar’s son Application: Know that God's promises are true. Be obediently patient for God to fulfill His promises. Do: Trust in God's promises.

Easter 2019 - “Understanding Communion” MAIN IDEA: What Does communion have to do with Easter and the Passover? OT Event and Command NT Event and Teachings Common Views of Communion Application Know that Passover points forward to Easter and Communion points back to Easter. Be saved by your faith in Jesus. Do: Worship through communion.

Jonah 4:5-11 Improper Priorities MAIN IDEA: Every Person is Precious to God Shelter from the Sun The Value of a Plant The Value of a Life Application Know that each and every person is created in the image of God. Be heartbroken over lostness. Do: make disciples of all nations.

Jonah 3:10-4:4 Jonah’s Anger MAIN IDEA: God’s mercy is undeserved, and therefore doesn’t make sense to us. God’s Mercy Jonah Questions God God Questions Jonah Application Know that nobody can deserve God's mercy. Be introspective. Do: pray honestly to God.

Jonah 3:1-9 Jonah’s Message to Nineveh MAIN IDEA: Repentance is a heart issue Jonah’s Obedience Jonah in the City Nineveh Repents Application Know that God uses broken people to deliver His perfect message to other broken people. Be heartbroken over your own sin. Do: Deliver God's message.

Jonah 1:17-2:10 In the Belly of the Whale? MAIN IDEA: Jonah Finally Repents Seriously? Unlikely salvation Repentant heart Application: Know that Jonah was literally swallowed by a large fish. Be rescued by God. Do: repent from your sin.

Jonah 1:4-16 There’s a Storm Brewin’ MAIN IDEA: God’s will will come God brings a storm A flurry of questions Ironic repentance Application Know God's qualities. Be obedient and repentent. Do: Seek God's will.

Jonah 1:1-3 Introduction to Jonah MAIN IDEA - God’s love is available for all (even if we don’t like it) Who is Jonah What is Nineveh Fleeing from God Application Know God's love is available for all. Be motivated by God's love. Do: Find yourself in Jonah.

Colossians 4:7-18 Paul's Final Words to the Colossians MAIN IDEA- Christ is sufficient, but membership is necessary. We're going to walk through this text and meet a bunch of people. Find what lessons are in here for us Application Know each other. Be members of the body. Do: accomplish your work from the Lord.

Colossians 4:2-6 Disciple Making through Prayer MAIN IDEA: Prayer is an integral part of disciple making. Pray for yourselves Pray for missionaries Live prayerfully Application Know that we need to be people of prayer. Be affected by your prayer life. Do: "Devote yourselves to prayer."

Colossians 3:18-4:1 Christ in Your Home MAIN IDEA: The gospel redefines our relationships The Gospel in Marriage The Gospel in Parenting The Gospel in Slavery? Application Know the gospel is about reconciliation. Be a servant of Jesus. Do the work Jesus has called you to.

Colossians 3:1-17 Living as God’s Chosen Ones MAIN IDEA - The gospel impacts every aspect of the believer Gospel impacts the mind Gospel impacts the identity Gospel impacts our actions Application Know: already/not-yet Be surrendered to the Holy Spirit. Do:  - Accept salvation  - Live your life to the glory of God.

Colossians 2:4-23 Warning Against False Teachers MAIN IDEA: All other false gospels fail to live up to Christ’s sufficiency Christ > Human Wisdom Christ > Legalism Christ > Religion Application Know False gospels abound, but we must resist the temptation to follow them. Be on the lookout for these false teachings in your own life. Do: Serve God.

Colossians 1:24-2:3 Paul’s Afflictions MAIN IDEA - Despite Paul’s trials, he continues to make disciples through his dependence and focus on Jesus. Dealing with a difficult text Disciples make disciples The Sufficiency of Christ Application Know our calling comes straight from the Great Commission. Be encouraged that there are some texts that even preachers would prefer to avoid. Do: Make disciple...

Colossians 1:3-14 Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians MAIN IDEA - A Good Model for Prayer - This prayer is broken down into 3 main sections Thanksgiving Supplication Adoration Application Know the importance of prayer. Be intentional in your prayer life. Do: Pray.

Colossians 1:1-2 - Introduction to Colossians MAIN IDEA - Jesus’ love turns strangers (or even enemies) to family Paul and Timothy Colossae Brothers and Sisters Application Know that your worth is not in what society says. Be a member in the family of God. Do: spend time with your family.

Advent 2018 - Follow up - Lessons from the Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 Lessons from the Wise Men MAIN IDEA - The wise men provide a model for us to follow - They Studied Scripture - They Sought Jesus - They Sacrificially Worshipped APPLICATION: - Know the Bible deeper. - Be brought closer to Jesus through your study of scripture. - Do: Sacrificially worship Jesus.