Blanchard First with Travis Markes

1. ‎The world's view: The resurrection is foolish *It is not important *Believe what you want *It is not true *Jesus Christ is a mere man 2. The believer's view: Salvation depends on the bodily resurrection of Christ. *It is the most important truth *Jesus is the only way *It is true *Jesus Christ is God in the flesh

1. ‎Satan is real, and he hates God's children. 2. God is faithful, and He protects His children. Application: *Nothing can separate me from the love of God *God is in control *Always proclaim Christ *Follow Christ, no matter the cost

Have faith in God: *When facing attacks and false accusations (vv. 1-9) *When giving a response (vv. 10-21) *When feeling abandoned (vv. 22-27)

There is a plot against me, but I must trust in God's provision, find peace in God's protection, and faithfully live out God's purpose.

1. Testify by committing to a good conscience before God (22:30-23:5) 2. Testify by sharing the hope of the resurrection (23:6-10) 3. Testify by trusting God is in control (23:11)

1. You will have passion for people. (21:37-40) 2. You will recognize God’s providential hand on you past. (22:1-21) 3. You will be aware of God’s powerful protection. (22:22-29)

1. ‎I may face suffering (1-14). 2. I may face false accusations (15-26) 3. I may face death (27-36).

Givers are blessed because: 1. ‎It helps you become freed from the sin of greed (vv. 33-35a). 2. It is proof of conforming to the image of Jesus Christ (v. 35b). 3. It creates deep and lasting relationships (vv. 36-38). 4. You will reap eternal rewards.

1. ‎By warning against false teachers (vv. 29-31). *To be Doctrinally Sound *To be alert *To admonish with stern love 2. By being focused on Christ and His Word (v. 32). 

1. ‎Elders/Overseers must first shepherd their own soul. *Pay attention to the heart and mind *Pay attention to Doctrine *Pay attention to relationships 2. Elders/Overseers must shepherd the flock. *Appointed by the Holy Spirit *The Church is God's flock *The shedding of blood is the price paid for the flock

1. ‎The believer is a minister. 2. The believer is a slave. 3. The believer is to deny self. 4. The believer is to be faithful. 5. The believer is to proclaim the whole Gospel.

1. ‎Christlike servitude. 2. Transparently honest and open. 3. Godly character. *Practice Biblical humility *Show genuine love and concern *Trust in God. 4. Faithful Biblical preaching *Preaching Biblical Truth. *Preaching Biblical application. *Ready to teach/preach in all settings. *Conveying the seriousness of the Gospel. *Preaching repentance and belief.

Keith Haygood shares his music and testimony with us at Classic Seniors.

1. ‎A reminder of the past (17-21). 2. A revealing of the truth for the present (22-27). 3. A relaying of encouragement and warning for the future (28-38).

1. ‎The journey (vv. 1-5). 2. The service (vv. 6-12). *The Lord's Day *The Lord's People *The Lord's Supper *The Lord's Message *The Lord's Power 3. The preparation (v. 13-16).

Growing together means connecting with God around his word. Ron Banks (Teacher and Deacon) sits down with us and shares his heart for Connect Groups. If you haven't joined a group, we would encourage you to get connected. We hope you are encouraged by this candid conversation about what God is doing in their group and how you can be a part. Let us know if you would like more information about conn...

1. The Message 2. The Money 3. The Myth 4. The Mob 5. The Meek 6. The Moral

Pastor Travis encourages the graduates of 2025 to live a happy and successful life by sharing 6 things that will lead to that eventuality.

1. ‎Proclamation of the Gospel (vv. 1-10). 2. Jesus Christ is magnified (vv. 11-17). 3. Believers confess and repent (vv. 18-19). 4. The Gospel increases and prevails (vv. 10, 20).

1. ‎Evangelize the lost. 2. Disciple the saved. 3. Do the work together. 4. Are you growing in your faith.

1. Proclaim (16-23) 2. Recognize (24-31) *God's Greatness *God's Goodness *God's Governance *God's Grace 3. Believe (32-34)

1. ‎A reasoned faith (vv. 1-4). 2. A resisted faith (vv. 5-9). 3. A received faith (vv. 10-15).