Victory Baptist Church - Hope Mills

Ezra 8 - Ezra Arrives at Jerusalem MAIN IDEA - The believer’s life glorifies God - Priesthood - Faithful fasting - Worshipping God APPLICATION -  - Know - "Priesthood of all believers" - Be humbly faithful - Do: worship God in all your life Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-Wtng...

Ezra 7 - Ezra comes to Jerusalem (Finally) MAIN IDEA - God’s governance directs your mission - Context/Review - Making Disciples - Letter from the king APPLICATION -  - Know God's word. - Be changed by God's word. - Do: make disciples. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae...

Esther 9 Victory for the Jews MAIN IDEA - Celebrate God’s Salvation Protection Purim Peace Application -  Know God is in control Be hopeful Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw/ Email: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Esther 8 A New Law MAIN IDEA - God provides salvation  --   Mordecai’s reward  --   Jewish defense  --   Hope realized  --   APPLICATION -  Know God is in Control. Be Hopeful. Do: Pray for God to work through you. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw/ Email: ministr...

Esther 7 - The Second Feast. MAIN IDEA - The Story Ain't Over Yet. --Esther's request --Haman is Exposed. APPLICATION -  Know God is in Control. Be Hopeful. Do: Pray for God to work through you. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw/ Email: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Esther 6 - Mordecai Gets Honored MAIN IDEA - God Uses Plot Twists A History Lesson Pridefully Seeking Honor An Ironic Twist APPLICATION -  Know God is in Control. Be Hopeful. Do: Pray for God to work through you. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw/ Email: ministry...

Esther 5 - All in God's Timing MAIN IDEA - Don’t rush God’s plan Esther approaches the king Esther delays her request Haman the hangman Application -  Know God is in control. Be hopeful. Do: Pray that God will work in our nation. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw...

Keith and Talia comer from Go & Shine give us a ministry update and share God's plan for the next step in their ministry. If you want to donate to their ministry, follow this link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=A8U4KDNZ44K3U&source=url Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ - YouTube: https:/...

Esther 4: Mordecai Appeals to Esther MAIN IDEA - Fear vs. Courage Esther Fears for Mordecai Esther Fears the King Mordecai’s Fears God Application Know God is in control. Be hopeful. Do: Pray for our nation. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw/ - Email: ministr...

Esther 4:1-3 Fasting and Prayer - MAIN IDEA: A look at fasting as a result of turmoil. - APPLICATION:Know God is in control. Be hopeful. Pray for our nation. - Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw/ - Email: ministryvbc@gmail.com - JD Greear's coments about "Blac...

Esther 3:1-15 Haman, Enemy of the Jews MAIN IDEA - Glimmer of Hope in Dark Days - Offending Haman - Making a deal with the king - A new law APPLICATION -  Know God is in control. Be hopeful. Pray for our nation. http://victorybaptisthopemills.org    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw/    Email: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Esther 2:1-23 A New Queen MAIN IDEA - God working behind the scenes. A Lonely King  A Lovely Queen A Loyal Jew APPLICATION -  Know God is in control. Be hopeful. Pray for our nation. http://victorybaptisthopemills.org   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw/   Email: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Esther 1:1-22 The King’s Decree MAIN IDEA - No such thing as coincidences.  - Historical Context for Esther  - Dilemma  - Thematic overview for Esther http://victorybaptisthopemills.org  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw/  Email: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Ezra 6:14-22 Dedication of the second temple MAIN IDEA - God provides Application:  Know God is in control. Be covered by the blood. Do: Give what you can. http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw/ Email: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Zechariah 12-14 - On That Day MAIN IDEA - God’s kingdom is inevitable War leading to repentance Already that day, but not yet King over the whole earth. Application Know God's kingdom will come. Be saved. Do: Live as a member of God's kingdom. http://victorybaptisthopemills.org   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7A...

Zechariah 9-11 - Annulling the Covenant MAIN IDEA - God annulled the covenant because Israel rejected the Messiah The Messiah brings victory Promised restoration Rejecting the Messiah Application Know Jesus is the messiah. Be shepherded. Do: Accept Jesus as the messiah/shepherd. Check us out: Online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/  YouTube: htt...

Matthew 28: 1-6 - He Has Risen, Just as He Said MAIN IDEA - Jesus is the Resurrected Son of God Two Marys An Angel and some soldiers He Has Risen! Application:  Know Jesus has been resurrected. Be saved. Do the ordinances. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c...

Zechariah 7-8 - Fast or Feast MAIN IDEA - Worship God with Joy A Question about Fasting A History Lesson A Promise God’s Decision Application:  Know the word of God is important. Be on the lookout for religious idolatry. Do: Live according to God's character.

Ezra 5:1-6:13 A Question for the King MAIN IDEA - God is in Control Opposition from the neighbors The king’s research The king’s decision Application Know God is in control. Be comforted. Do: Pray for your leaders.

Zechariah 6:9-15 - The Branch’s Crown MAIN IDEA - Uniting the Priest and King A Crown for Joshua The Branch Finishing the Temple Application: Know Jesus is Priest/King. Be hopeful. Do: build the temple.

Zechariah 5:5-6:8 - A Wicked Woman and Four Chariots MAIN IDEA - God sends wickendess away. God defeats His enemies. Application: Know Jesus came to cleanse you of your sin. Be hopeful for His return. Do: build His kingdom.

Zechariah 4-5:4 - A Gold Lampstand and a Flying Scroll MAIN IDEA - The requirement for God’s power and presence Faith brings God’s power. God’s presence requires purity Application Know God’s power is accessible through faith. Be made pure. Do: utilize your relationships for making disciples.

Zechariah 2-3 - The Surveyor and the Branch MAIN IDEA - God is Protector, Father, and Priest No need for a wall Many nations A clean priest Application Know Jesus is coming back to establish His perfect kingdom. Be comforted by God's protection Do: Make disciples of every nation.

Zechariah 1:7-20 - The First Two Night Visions MAIN IDEA - God Restores Context Promise of Reconciliation Promise of Justice Application Know that God wants to reconcile your relationship with Him. Be comforted because God brings justice. Do: share the gospel.

Zechariah 1:1-6, Haggai 2:1-9 - 2 Prophets, 1 Message MAIN IDEA - Both prophets tell the Jews to repent (it must be important) A message about the ancestors. A message about holiness. From this day on. Application  Know we need to repent. Be holy. Do: repent.