West Lynchburg

Deuteronomy 6 Zeal for God - v5 Zeal for His Word - v6 Zeal for discipleship - v7 Our zeal for discipleship is summarized in Colossians 1:28 The church is not primary, and the parents are not sufficient. Psalm 78:1-7 v1-2 God’s responsibility - He reveals His Word and Will v3-4 Congregation’s responsibility. - We tell the next generation about God v5-6 Family’s responsibility - They teach their ch...

To Overcome Doctrinal Decay, we need the Bible to... 1) Increase knowledge 2) Gain perspective 3) Develop convictions 4) Sharpen skills 5) Build character

The Overcoming Church is all about… 1) Stirring up - (v24) 2) Showing up - (v25) 3) Cheering up - (v25)

1. Uniting around the message of the gospel rather than the ministry of a group (1 Cor 1:10-17). 2. Uniting around the Spirit’s Wisdom rather than the Strategies of the World (1 Corinthians 2:1-5). 3. Uniting around the Power of God rather than the performance of a group (1 Corinthians 3:5-11).

1) Why are we backsliding? 2) Why are we sitting still? 3) Why are we provoking anger? 4) Why are we not restored? 5) What are we to do now?

Honors of God attributed to Jesus Attributes of God attributed to Jesus Names of God attributed to Jesus Deeds of God performed by Jesus Seat of God shared with Jesus

How Can I Forgive? (Matthew 18:21-35) 1. The Question (18:21) 2. The Answer (18:22-27) 3. The Refusal (18:28-34) 4. The Expectation (18:35)

1) God made me to KNOW HIM 2) God made me to BE LIKE HIM 3) God made me to SERVE HIM 4) God made me to LIVE WITH HIM

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. - Proverbs 9:10

1) We have a Problem - Romans 7:15-18, Mark 14:38 2) God has a Promise - John 8:32 3) There is a Prescription ACKNOWLEDGE the root of my problem - 1 John 1:8, John 8:34 BELIEVE that Christ can change me - Romans 7:24-25, Romans 8:2, John 14:6 COMMIT all I am to Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Cor 3:17

1. Know Who You Are! - Identification - John 8:12 2. Know Who You Are Trying to Please! - Dedication - John 5:30 3. Know What You Want to Accomplish! - Organization - John 8:14 4. Know What to Focus On! - Concentration - Luke 4:42-445 5. Know What You Should and Should Not Do! - Delegation - Mark 3:14 6. Know Where to Start Your Day! - Meditation - Mark 1:35 7. Know Your Limits and Enjoy Life! - R...

The Cost of Living - Acts 20:17-35 (Gideon Riches)

1. Godly Mothers are Models 2. Godly Mothers are Optimists 3. Godly Mothers are Mainstays

1. Remember the Forerunners of Your Faith (v. 1a) 2. Remove the Hindrances to Your Faith (v. 1b) 3. Run the Race of Your Faith (v. 1c) 4. Recover the Focus of Your Faith (vv. 2–3)

1) The Problem: Sin still has dominion in this world. 2) The Question: Can Christians live in sin? 3) The Reality: Our old self has been crucified with Christ. 4) The Solution: Reckon yourself dead to sin and alive to God. 5) The Hope: Everlasting life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1. Hope rises over my guilt (of the past) 2. Hope rises over my worry (of the future) 3. Hope rises over my uncertainty (of the present) 4. Hope rises over my inadequacy (of eternity)

God is Always In Control!

1. Doing What We Can Not Do (v. 22) 2. Seeing What We Can Not See (v. 23) 3. Receiving What We Can Not Receive (v. 24) 4. Releasing What We Can Not Release (v. 25)

1. Carry on with Seperation! (13:1-9, 23-31) 2. Carry on with Reformation! (13:10-14) 3. Carry on with Consecration! (13:15-22)

Characteristics of True Conviction 1. Publicly Sign Up 2. Be Set Apart 3. Support God’s Work

1) Our God is the One Who is Forever (v5-6) 2) Our God is the One Who Creates (v6) 3) Our God is the One Who Keeps Promises (v7-8) 4) Our God is the One Who Guides (v9-12) 5) Our God is the One Who Speaks (v13-14) 6) Our God is the One Who Provides (v15) 7) Our God is the One Who Forgives (v16-21) 8) Our God is the One Who Multiplies (v22-25) 9) Our God is the One Who is Merciful (v26-31) 10) Our...

1) Value the Word (v1-8) By being single-minded, enthusiastic, attentive, responsive, submissive, teachable 2) Apply the Word (v9–12) By grieving over your sins, widening your reach, leaning on God’s resources 3) Share the Word (v13–18) Be thankful for the past, Be a witness in the present, Be confident in the future

1. Call Out the Called 2. Know the Flock 3. Invest in the Cause

1) THE CAUSE OF CONFLICT (v. 1-5) 2) THE CURE FOR CONFLICT (v. 6-19) STEP 1 - Get Angry (v6) STEP 2- Think before you speak (v. 7a) STEP 3 - Privately confront (v. 7b) STEP 4 - Publicly Deal with Public Divisions (v. 7c-13) STEP 5 - Set an Example (v. 14-19) * Great reverence for God * Genuine love for People

4 Ways of Opposition: 1. Ridicule, 2. Recruit, 3. Discourage, 4. Intimidate 4 Ways of Overcoming Opposition: 1. Mind to Work, 2. Heart to Pray, 3. Eye to Watch, 4. Ear to Hear