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I’ve Got Receipts
Exodus 17:14:16 (GNT)
14 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Write an account of this victory, so that it will be remembered. Tell Joshua that I will completely destroy the Amalekites.” 15 Moses built an altar and named it “The Lord is my Banner.” 16 He said, “Hold high the banner of the Lord![b] The Lord will continue to fight against the Amalekites forever!”
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Isaiah 41:10-13
I. The Command for Freedom
II. The Commitment to Freedom
III. The Confirmation of Freedom
SERMON NOTES
Nehemiah 6: 15-19
I. God is my power source
II. My principles are strong
III. My purpose is sure
Nehemiah 6: 1-4
I. Finish The Details
II. Fight The Distractions
III. Focus On The Duties
Psalm 141:1-5 (NIV)
Prioritize Prayer (v. 1-2 )
Practice Precaution (v. 3-4 )
Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. 4 Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers; do not let me eat their delicacies.
Preserve Principles (v. 5 )
Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.
Mark 5:25-29 (GNT)
25 There was a woman who had suffered terribly from severe bleeding for twelve years, 26 even though she had been treated by many doctors. She had spent all her money, but instead of getting better she got worse all the time. 27 She had heard about Jesus, so she came in the crowd behind him, 28 saying to herself, “If I just touch his clothes, I will get well.” 29 She touched his cloak, and her bleeding stopped at once; and she had the feeling inside herself that she was healed of her trouble.
25 There was a woman who had suffered terribly from severe bleeding for twelve years, 26 even though she had been treated by many doctors. She had spent all her money, but instead of getting better she got worse all the time.
27 She had heard about Jesus, so she came in the crowd behind him, 28 saying to herself, “If I just touch his clothes, I will get well.”
29 She touched his cloak, and her bleeding stopped at once; and she had the feeling inside herself that she was healed of her trouble.
Sermon NOTES:
I Ain’t Ever Scared
Psalm 27:1-3 (NKJV)
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked came against me To eat[a] up my flesh, My enemies and foes, They stumbled and fell. 3 Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident.
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked came against me To eat[a] up my flesh, My enemies and foes, They stumbled and fell.
3 Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident.
Romans 6:15-18 (NLT)
15Well then, since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not! 16Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living. 17Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you wholeheartedly obey this teaching we have given you. 18Now you are free from your slavery to sin, and you have become slaves to righteous living.
15Well then, since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not!
16Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living. 17Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you wholeheartedly obey this teaching we have given you.
18Now you are free from your slavery to sin, and you have become slaves to righteous living.
When Faith Meets Favor
Exodus 2:1-10 (GNT)
Exodus 2:3 (GNT)
Sermon Notes
Genesis 29:16-23 (NIV)
16 Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah had weak[a] eyes, but Rachel had a lovely figure and was beautiful. 18 Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.” Laban said, “It’s better that I give her to you than to some other man. Stay here with me.” 20 So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her. 21 Then Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife. My time is completed, and I want to make love to her.” 22 So Laban brought together all the people of the place and gave a feast. 23 But when evening came, he took his daughter Leah and brought her to Jacob, and Jacob made love to her.
16 Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah had weak[a] eyes, but Rachel had a lovely figure and was beautiful.
18 Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.” 19 Laban said, “It’s better that I give her to you than to some other man. Stay here with me.” 20 So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her. 21 Then Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife. My time is completed, and I want to make love to her.”
22 So Laban brought together all the people of the place and gave a feast. 23 But when evening came, he took his daughter Leah and brought her to Jacob, and Jacob made love to her.
Genesis 21:14-20
I. Pushed into Promise
II. Placed In Position
III. Presented Provisions
Luke 10:38-42
I. Consider: What you are doing
II. Consider: Why your doing it
III. Consider: Who your doing it for
John 20:24-28
24 One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (called the Twin), was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”
Thomas said to them, “Unless I see the scars of the nails in his hands and put my finger on those scars and my hand in his side, I will not believe.”
26 A week later the disciples were together again indoors, and Thomas was with them. The doors were locked, but Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands; then reach out your hand and put it in my side. Stop your doubting, and believe!”
28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”
24 One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (called the Twin), was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” Thomas said to them, “Unless I see the scars of the nails in his hands and put my finger on those scars and my hand in his side, I will not believe.”
26 A week later the disciples were together again indoors, and Thomas was with them. The doors were locked, but Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands; then reach out your hand and put it in my side. Stop your doubting, and believe!”
28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”
Matthew 16:13-19
1.Times kills comparisons
2.Time gives clarity
3.Time builds connection
Romans 12:1-2
So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer. 2 Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God—what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect.
1Peter 3:15
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.
For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ
He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.
I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness;I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.
Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.
Philippians 1:6 (NKJV)
6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;
“being confident of this very thing”
“that He who has begun a good work in you”
“will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;”
2 Thessalonians 1:11
11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power,
18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.**
Definition
Moral Excellence (state or quality of being good; moral excellence)
We can only do good - we cannot be good
19 I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. 20 But if I do what I don’t want to do, I am not really the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it. * More of Excellence (Excellence of Quality)
The only way to “Moral Excellence” is to get “More of Excellence”
The only way to “More of Excellence” is through the God of excellence
5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. * This is why we must be born again
2 Corinthians 5:17
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.[b] The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
More Than Excellent (The best part of anything)
Psalm 34:8
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
Surely[d] goodness and mercy[e] shall follow me all the days of my life, * 1John 2:2
2 He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world**
Romans 5:6-8
'When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. '
'When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. '
'Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. '
'But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. '
I. Quiet
Proverbs 16:18
Ecclesiastes 7:8
Romans 8:25
Romans 12:12
II. Steady Perseverance
Galatians 6:9
Psalm 37:7
Isaiah 40:31
Hebrews 10:36
Hebrews 6:12
III. Even-tempered
James 1:19
James 5:7-8
Proverbs 14:29
Romans 8:31-39
I. A Piece of Protection
II. A Piece of Perspective
III. A Piece of Power
Philippians 4:4
I. Source
John 16:24
II. The Someone
Proverbs 17:22
Luke 6:45
Psalm 5:11
III. The Something
James 1:2
Proverbs 10:28
1 Peter 4:13
Gen. 22:1-2
Luke 22:39-45 (NLT)
39 Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives. 40 There he told them, “Pray that you will not give in to temptation.”41 He walked away, about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” 43 Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him. 44 He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood.[e] 45 At last he stood up again and returned to the disciples, only to find them asleep, exhausted from grief.
39 Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives. 40 There he told them, “Pray that you will not give in to temptation.”
41 He walked away, about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”
43 Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him. 44 He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood.[e] 45 At last he stood up again and returned to the disciples, only to find them asleep, exhausted from grief.
Romans 8:14-18 (NIV)
14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.[f] And by him we cry, “Abba,[g] Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.[f] And by him we cry, “Abba,[g] Father.”
16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
The birthplace of Jesus (tells 2 things)
God can pull something from nothing
Micah 5:2 - 2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans[b] of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” - Where you are is where you’re supposed to be
Matt 2:1 - After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem
David
Went to a palace - Joseph
From Pit - To Potiphar
From Prison - To palace - Paul (Saul)
From Assassin
They were chosen for 2 reasons
Empty
2 Corinthians 4:7 - But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. * Obedient
1 Samuel 15:22 - But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.
Insignificant equals no entitlement
Incredible Purpose
Matt 5:17 - “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Luke 4:16-19 (MSG)
16-21 He came to Nazareth where he had been reared. As he always did on the Sabbath, he went to the meeting place. When he stood up to read, he was handed the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. Unrolling the scroll, he found the place where it was written,
God’s Spirit is on me;
he’s chosen me to preach the Message of good news to the poor,
Sent me to announce pardon to prisoners and
recovery of sight to the blind,
To set the burdened and battered free,
to announce, “This is God’s year to act!”
Unmistakable Proclamation
he’s chosen me to preach the Message of good news to the poor,
Sent me to announce pardon to prisoners
Unequivocal Restoration
And recovery of sight to the blind
Unimaginable Emancipation
To set the burdened and battered free,
Undeniable Operation
to announce, “This is God’s year to act!”
I. Signs of Caution
1 Chronicles 16:22
Matthew 2:12
II. Signs of Direction
Exodus 13:21
2 Kings 6:9-10
III. Signs of Confirmation
Isaiah 7:14
Micah 5:2
Matthew 2:5-6
John 7:42
Psalm 118:22-23
Matthew 21:42-43
Mark 7:35-36 (GNT)
35 At once the man was able to hear, his speech impediment was removed, and he began to talk without any trouble
36 Then Jesus ordered the people not to speak of it to anyone; but the more he ordered them not to, the more they told it.
37 And all who heard were completely amazed. “How well he does everything!” they exclaimed. “He even causes the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak!”
Luke 2:43 (NIV)
41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. 43 After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it.
44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
47 Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.”49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”[
Matt. 6:9-13 (NKJV)
And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors
And do not lead us into temptation,But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Acts 19:15 ( GNT )
15 But the evil spirit said to them, “I know Jesus, and I know about Paul; but you—who are you?”
11 God was performing unusual miracles through Paul. 12 Even handkerchiefs and aprons he had used were taken to the sick, and their diseases were driven away, and the evil spirits would go out of them.
13 Some Jews who traveled around and drove out evil spirits also tried to use the name of the Lord Jesus to do this. They said to the evil spirits, “I command you in the name of Jesus, whom Paul preaches.” 14 Seven brothers, who were the sons of a Jewish High Priest named Sceva, were doing this.
15 But the evil spirit said to them, “I know Jesus, and I know about Paul; but you—who are you?” 16 The man who had the evil spirit in him attacked them with such violence that he overpowered them all. They ran away from his house, wounded and with their clothes torn off.
Matthew 6: 9-11
Step 1 -Acknowledge (Verse 9)
Step 2 - Accept (Verse 10)
Step 3 - Appreciate (Verse 11)
John 4:42
42 They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”
39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.”
40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more became believers.
42 They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”
Matthew 6:5-8
'And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. '
'Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. '
If God already knows, why ask?
'if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. '
'But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. '
'Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. '
Luke 17:11-19
11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy[a] met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. 15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. 17 Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”
11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy[a] met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!”
14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. 15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.
17 Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”
Matthew 6:5-8
5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
John 5:2-8 (NLT)
2 Inside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda,[a] with five covered porches. 3 Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches.[b] 5 One of the men lying there had been sick for thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?” 7 “I can’t, sir,” the sick man said, “for I have no one to put me into the pool when the water bubbles up. Someone else always gets there ahead of me.” 8 Jesus told him, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!”
2 Inside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda,[a] with five covered porches. 3 Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches.[b] 5 One of the men lying there had been sick for thirty-eight years.
6 When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?” 7 “I can’t, sir,” the sick man said, “for I have no one to put me into the pool when the water bubbles up. Someone else always gets there ahead of me.” 8 Jesus told him, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!”
9 Instantly, the man was healed! He rolled up his sleeping mat and began walking! But this miracle happened on the Sabbath, 10 so the Jewish leaders objected. They said to the man who was cured, “You can’t work on the Sabbath! The law doesn’t allow you to carry that sleeping mat!” 11 But he replied, “The man who healed me told me, ‘Pick up your mat and walk.’”
1 Thess. 5:17
pray without ceasing
Communication
'Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
Make requests known
'And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
'If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. '
Holy Spirit interprets our needs
'Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
The Holy Spirit is our guarantee
'Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.'
John 6:11
'Jesus took the bread, gave thanks to God, and distributed it to the people who were sitting there. He did the same with the fish, and they all had as much as they wanted. '
Jesus took the bread
gave thanks to God
distributed it to the people who were sitting there
Hebrews 4:12
Acts 3:1-9
GNT (Good News Translation)
'One day Peter and John went to the Temple at three o'clock in the afternoon, the hour for prayer. There at the Beautiful Gate, as it was called, was a man who had been lame all his life. Every day he was carried to the gate to beg for money from the people who were going into the Temple. When he saw Peter and John going in, he begged them to give him something. They looked straight at him, and Peter said, “Look at us!” So he looked at them, expecting to get something from them. But Peter said to him, “I have no money at all, but I give you what I have: in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth I order you to get up and walk!” Then he took him by his right hand and helped him up. At once the man's feet and ankles became strong; he jumped up, stood on his feet, and started walking around. Then he went into the Temple with them, walking and jumping and praising God. The people there saw him walking and praising God, '
'When he saw Peter and John going in, he begged them to give him something. They looked straight at him, and Peter said, “Look at us!” So he looked at them, expecting to get something from them. '
'But Peter said to him, “I have no money at all, but I give you what I have: in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth I order you to get up and walk!” Then he took him by his right hand and helped him up. At once the man's feet and ankles became strong
Show Your Appreciation ( v. 8 - 9 ) The people there saw him walking and praising God, 'he jumped up, stood on his feet, and started walking around. Then he went into the Temple with them, walking and jumping and praising God.
A. God's word + Jesus= One
1. John1:1 ; John 1:14
2. 2 Timothy 3 : 16-17
3. John 5:39-40
B.
1. Acts 17:11
2. 2 Timothy 2:15
3. Romans 15:4
Waiting On Empty
John 2:6-8
'Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. '
'Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water” ; so they filled them to the brim. '
'Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, '
Sermon Notes
The House Guest
Luke 19:5-6
5 And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house.” 6 So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully.
Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him, for He was going to pass that way.
5 And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up [a]and saw him, and said to him, “Zacchaeus, [b]make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house.” 6 So he [c]made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully. 7 But when they saw it, they all [d]complained, saying, “He has gone to be a guest with a man who is a sinner.” 8 Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.”
Jesus Shows UNFAILING REDEMPTION (v. 9-10)
Bible Study Notes: Leading Scripture- Acts 1:8 Point #1 Recruitment Point #2 Accountability Point #3 Persecution
Follow God doesn't always make sense. In this episode we discuss how to "maintain your insanity" while being an effective disciple of Christ
Sunday Morning Worship 9.20.20
Exodus 33:18:23
18Then Moses said, “Now show me your glory.”
19And the Lord said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 20But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.”
21Then the Lord said, “There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock. 22When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. 23Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back; but my face must not be seen.”
Luke 13:6-9
6Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. 7So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ 8“‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. 9If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’”
Sermon Notes: Because You Said So Luke 5:1-6 NIV 'When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. '
Make Due Where You Are ( v. 1 ) 'One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God.
Make Room For What You Need ( v. 2 - 3 ) 'He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. '
Make Jesus You Focus ( v. 4 - 6 ) 'When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. '
On this episode we talk about honoring the small progressions in our life we also dive deep and dissect Sunday’s sermon “Aint too proud to Beg”
Sermon notes: Ain’t Too Proud To Beg Luke 5:12-16 ( NIV) 12.'While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” 13. Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. 14. Then Jesus ordered him, “Don’t tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” 15. Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. '
Believe For What You Ask ( v. 12 ) 12.'While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”
Be Ready For What You Ask ( v. 13 ) 13. Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him.
Be Grateful For What You Get ( v. 14 - 15 ) 14. Then Jesus ordered him, “Don’t tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” 15. Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses.
Bible study notes : Jesus My Grace AND Mercy
My Jesus Who He is… is what He is Who He is… and what He does are the same Grace favor or goodwill a source of credit or distinction God granting goodness you DON’T deserve Mercy compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: the discretionary power of a judge to pardon someone or to mitigate punishment, especially to send to prison rather than invoke the death penalty. God withholding punishment you DO deserve
My Grace Gives me Strength 2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Timothy 2:1 Saved me from sin Romans 6:14 Ephesians 2:8-9
My Mercy Saved me from myself James 2:12-13 1 John 1:9 Shares with others Colossians 3:12-13 Luke 6:36
We are still in our series Finding the Cure. This week Pastor J gives us the cure for Depletion aka Lack.. ———-SERMON NOTES: The Cure For Depletion John 2:1-10
Invite The Master ( v. 1 - 4 ) 1On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” 4 “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”
Expect A Miracle ( v. 5 - 6 ) 5His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.
Obey The Message ( v. 7 - 10 ) 7Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. 8Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, 9and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”
This weeks bible study we continue in our Jesus and Me series .. BIBLE STUDY NOTES... Jesus My Lord AND Savior Matthew 16:24-26
Jesus ( v. 24 ) The Christ Christ is NOT His last name It is His title the anointed one The nucleus of our belief system No CHRISTians without Christ Christian = Christ-like Disciples = followers of; believers in “Come after me” follow; come with; imitate Deny one’s self decrease (John 3:30) disregard (Galatians 2:20) delete (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Lord ( v. 25 ) Definition one who has authority, control, or power; a master, chief, or ruler We’ve willingly relinquished control Proverbs 16:9 Proverbs 3:6 Proverbs 19:21 He is our leader! Don’t accept the benefits of being saved without the responsibility of being led
Savior ( v. 26 ) He is the PERFECT way 2 Corinthians 5:21 Ephesians 2:8 The WILLING way Luke 23:46 HE is the ONLY way John 14:6
The Cure For Church Psalms 34: 1-3 (NKJV) I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. 3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together.
I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
2 My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad.
Shall -Plan to, intend to, expect to Will have to, is determined to, or definitely will Must, is or are obliged to
3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together.
Another Wednesday night bible study filled with applicable principles to enhance our lives and our walks in Christ. Pastor Bartlett Walks us through how Jesus Advocates for us.
Bible Study Notes:
DEF: Advocate-
1. a person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person, cause, etc.
Me and Jesus: The Advocate
1John 2:1-2
We were guilty defendants
Romans 5:12
The word, word, and work are one
Attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups: mediate
Act or interpose on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; plead
The same sin that requires defense causes separation
The Samaritan Woman - John 4
Sunday Morning Sermon 7/26/2020
The Cure For Quitting
Hebrews 12:1-4
As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. 2 Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. He did not give up because of the cross! On the contrary, because of the joy that was waiting for him, he thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross, and he is now seated at the right side of God's throne.
3 Think of what he went through; how he put up with so much hatred from sinners! So do not let yourselves become discouraged and give up. 4 For in your struggle against sin you have not yet had to resist to the point of being killed.
As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us.
let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.
2 Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. He did not give up because of the cross! On the contrary, because of the joy that was waiting for him, he thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross, and he is now seated at the right side of God's throne.
3 Think of what he went through; how he put up with so much hatred from sinners! So do not let yourselves become discouraged and give up.
4 For in your struggle against sin you have not yet had to resist to the point of being killed.
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