Victory Baptist Church - Hope Mills

Haggai 2:1-9 - God’s Glorious Presence MAIN IDEA - The greatest Glory is God’s presence. Small new temple Be strong God’s treasure Application  Know God's presence provides power and peace. Be restored to God's presence. Do: Work!

Ezra 4/Haggai 1 - Opposition MAIN IDEA - God’s presence empowers His people to be obedient in the face of opposition. Intimidation tactics Responding in fear God’s presence Application Know Jesus' presence is promised to the Christian. Be firm in your faith. Do: love God and make disciples.

Ezra 2-3 - The Foundation Finding the ruins Restoring worship Celebrating God’s goodness Application Know Jesus is the foundation of our faith. Be thankful for what God is doing. Do the work that God has called you to.

Luke 1:26-38 - The Praises MAIN IDEA - News of the Messiah brings praise. Elizabeth’s Praise Mary’s Praise Application Know that Jesus came to save us from sin. Be humble like Mary. Do: Praise God.

Luke 1:26-38 - The Mother (and a little bit about Joseph) The Context The Message The Response Application Know that Mary's pregnancy was special. Be servant minded like Mary. Do God's will in your life.

Luke 1:5-17 - The Herald MAIN IDEA - John’s job was to announce the arrival of the King. John the baby John the Elijah John the Baptist Application Know that Jesus came, was born in a  manger, to pay the penalty of sin. Be forgiven. Do: proclaim the lamb of God.

Ephesians 6:10-20 - Battle Rattle MAIN IDEA - Christians are soldiers in a spiritual war. Identify the Enemy Gear Up Battle Strategy Application Know your enemy and your commander. Be geared up. Do: Pray.

Ephesians 5:22-6:9 - Submission through Relationships MAIN IDEA - Believers submit to one another and showcase the gospel through their Marriage relationships Parenting relationships Workplace relationships Application Know that every relationship is an opportunity to share the gospel. Be intentional about disciple making in your relationships. Do: Submit to one another.

Ephesians 5:15-21 - Dark Foolishness or Light Wisdom MAIN IDEA - Surrender to Jesus brings wisdom Pay attention Understand the Lord’s will Give thanks Application Know the Lord's will. Be careful how you live. Do: Give thanks to God for everything.

Ephesians 5:1-14 - Be Imitators of God MAIN IDEA - Christians are to Reflect God’s Light into the World Walk in Love Live as Children of Light Get Up, Sleeper Application Know that works can't earn salvation. Be imitators of God. Do: Test what is pleasing to the Lord.

Ephesians 4:17-32 - Put on the New Self MAIN IDEA - Faith in the gospel recreates life. The Old Self A Change of Clothes The New Self Application Know Jesus as Lord and Savior. Be done with your old life. Do: Put on the new self.

Ephesians 4:7-16 - Introduction to APEST MAIN IDEA: Jesus has gifted the church with APEST. Source of APEST Roles of APEST Function, Evidence, and Effects of APEST Application: Know that God has gifted you with one of these roles. Be a mature disciple. Do: Operate within your APEST role.

Ephesians 4:1-6 - Live Worthy of Your Calling MAIN IDEA: God’s Spirit leads to unity The qualities of God’s Spirit The unity of God’s people Application: Know the Gospel is our calling. Be humble, gentle, and patient. Do: Bear with one another in love.

Ephesians 3:14-31 - Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians, continued MAIN IDEA: God’s love is on display through believers God gives life God gives strength God gets glory Application: Know that God's love, wisdom, and ability are unlimited. Be strengthened through God's Spirit. Do: Pray like Paul.

Ephesians 3:8-13 - The Beautiful Diamond MAIN IDEA: God’s great wisdom is to be boldly revealed through the church Review God’s Multi-Faceted Wisdom Boldness and Confidence in Him Application Know that God loves you despite your sin. Be bold and confident. Do: research and reveal God's wisdom.

Ephesians 3:1-7 - Special Delivery MAIN IDEA: Paul is God’s Gospel Delivery Man The Administration of God’s Grace The Mystery of Christ The Gentiles are Coheirs Application Know that you are called to be saved. Be and administrator of God's grace. Do: kick up some dust running this errand for God.

Ephesians 2:11-22 - Reconciliation MAIN IDEA - Jesus reconciles racial differences Circumcised vs Uncircumcised He is our peace No longer foreigners Application Know that the gospel is the great equalizer. Be part of God's temple. Do: reconcile relationships.

Ephesians 2:1-10 - Foundations of Soteriology MAIN IDEA - You are saved by grace Before salvation, all are spiritually dead. Salvation is a free gift from God. The purpose of the new life. Application Know that sin results in death. Be brought back to life through faith in Jesus. Do the works you were created for.

Ephesians 1:20-23 - God’s Power in Christ MAIN IDEA: God demonstrates His power for us to see and believe. He demonstrates that power in: His resurrection His authority His church Application:  Know that God's power is immeasurable in greatness. Be surrendered to Jesus' authority. Do: Find your place to serve.

Ephesians 1:15-19 - Paul’s Prayer for the Ephesians MAIN IDEA - As believers, our prayers need to focus on God’s glory and seeking His wisdom, not simply bringing our troubles or wish lists to Him. Give thanks for other believers Pray for wisdom Focus on God Application Know that God is the source of knowledge. Be surrendered to the Holy Spirit. Do: Pray like Paul.

Ephesians 1:3-14 - In Him MAIN IDEA: We are adopted according to God’s pleasure God chose us in Jesus In Him we have redemption In Him we have an inheritance In Him we are sealed Application Know that God chose us. Be indwelled by the Holy Spirit. Do: Continue to surrender to the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 1:1-2 - Get to know you Intro to the Epistle to the Ephesians The Author The Audience Their Connection Application Know that this letter speaks to our situation. Be a child of God. Do: Make a commitment to this study.

VBS 2019 - Zoom In - Focus on Jesus Looking at 4 different encounters with Jesus in scripture. This week, we encounter Jesus on the road to Emmaus This week’s passage is Luke 24:13-35 The OT Proves Jesus is the Son of God Application Know that Jesus is the Son of God. Be Biblically proficient. Do: Share your story.

VBS 2019 - Zoom In - Focus on Jesus This week, we encounter Jesus at the Tomb This week’s passage is John 20:1-18 The Resurrection Proves Jesus is the Son of God Application: Know that Jesus is the Son of God. Be emboldened by the resurrection. Do: Go and Tell.

VBS 2019 - Zoom In - Focus on Jesus Looking at 4 different encounters with Jesus in scripture. Matthew 14:22-33 - Jesus Proves He is the Son of God Application  Know that Jesus is the Son of God. Be faithfully obedient. Do: spend unhurried time with God.