Hartland Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Tom Brown
Today Daniel has been promoted under a new king- Darius. Daniel has been charged and found guilty... guilty of following and worshipping God and God alone!
Week 2- Daniel- Living a Godly Example
Daniel 2:14-23
Romans 12:2- Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Context:
· 603 B.C.
· Daniel- 2 years into training- 17 years old
· King Nebuchadnezzar has reoccurring dream
· Written in Aramaic- the common language
· Decision to kill all wisemen (vs. 12)
How do we respond to a crisis?
Be ____________________________________________ (14-15)
Be ____________________________________________ (16-18)
Be _______________________________________________ (19)
Be _____________________________________________ (20-23)
Week 1- Daniel- Living a Godly Example
Daniel 1:8-14
Romans 12:2- Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
The ________________________________________________ (vs.8)
The _______________________________________________ (vs. 9)
The ______________________________________________ (vs. 10)
The ____________________________________________ (vs.11-14)
Being a Daniel in 2020:
____________________________________ to follow God’s ways
Be ______________________________________ not demanding
______________________________________ God’s favor
_____________________________________ on the right person
There is _____________________________________ in numbers
_____________________________________________ God work
3 Questions:
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Have I _____________________ in my heart not to defile myself?
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Am I living a life that is ____________________________ on God?
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Am I willing to _________________________ God in all that I do?
Week 7- A Disciple’s Attitude
The “Luke-warm” Church
Revelation 3:14-22
Laodicea Church
Hierapolis provided the __________________ water
Colossae provided the ______________________water
City known for _____________, ________________, ____________
Laodicea was having similar struggles as ______________________
Hot water=_______________________________________________
Cold water= ______________________________________________
3 Questions:
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Is Jesus _____________________________________ at my door?
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Am I slow in giving ____________________________________ to people who frustrate me?
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Am I _________________, _______________, or __________________ ____towards Christ?
Philadelphia Church
Only 2 churches did not receive a rebuke from Jesus: ___________________________ + ____________________________
2 struggles the church faced:
1- _______________________________________ (vs. 8)
2- __________________________________________ (9-10)
An overcome is someone who _______________________1 John 5:5
3 Questions:
1- Do I have that _________________________________ with God?
2- Am I struggling with ____________________________________?
3- Am I being _________________________ to God, as He has been
_________________________________ to me?
The “Motions” Church
Revelation 3:1-6
Sardis Church
3 Different audiences:
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4 Steps to a Personal or Church “Renovation”
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The Accepting Sin Church
Revelation 2:18-29
Thyatira Church
Jesus ______________________________________________(18)
Jesus ______________________________________________(19)
Jesus ___________________________________________(20-23)
Jesus ___________________________________________(24-25)
Jesus’ ___________________________________________(26-29)
3 Questions to ask myself…
Have I been ________________________________ in my life?
Am I living in ___________________________ to God’s Word?
Am I living in ____________________________ (overcoming)?
The Compromising Church- Pergamum (Bergama Turkey)
The ________________________________________________(12)
The ________________________________________________ (13)
Be ________________________________________________(14-15)
Their ______________________________________________(17)
3 Questions for reflection:
Have I received a _____________________________from Christ?
Am I holding true to ____________________________________?
Have I _________________________ to avoid a negative impact?
Week 2- A Disciple’s Attitude
The Suffering Church
Revelation 2:8-11
“Discipleship seen though a directional lens is about setting our eyes on Christ and continually moving toward him.” Daniel Im-
The Suffering Church- Smyrna (Izmir, Turkey)
The one who ___________________________________ the most (8)
Jesus sees the __________________________________________(9)
Jesus knows the _______________________________ is coming (10)
Jesus’ _______________________________________________(10b)
Jesus’ ________________________________________________(11)
3 Questions for reflection:
Am I seeking human or God’s ____________________________?
Do I need ____________________________________________?
Am I read to face ______________________________________?
Week 1- A Disciple’s Attitude
What did I lose?
Revelation 2:1-7
Attitude= a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something… typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior.
Christ dealing with the Ephesus Church:
Verse 1- The _____________________________________________
Verses 2-3- What is going ___________________________________
Verse 4- What needs to _____________________________________
Verses 5-6- _________________________________________ to take
Verse 7- Promised _________________________________________
3 Questions for reflection:
- ü Have I been going through the ____________________________?
- ü Have I been holding true to ______________________________?
- ü Does my love need to be ________________________________?
The Christmas “let-down”
Luke 2:21-35
We prepare months for the morning of Christmas then all the presents are opened… then what?
Avoiding the Christmas “let-down”
Life returns to “ _______________________________” (21-24)
A promise fulfilled for a life of ____________________________ and ___________________________________ (25-27)
Enjoying the blessings of a ____________________________ (28-35)
3 Questions for reflection:
Am I ________________________ or ________________ (vs.34)
Am I living in the _________________________________ of God?
Am I living a life of ___________and good reputation before God?
Theme of the morning= Peace
Matthew 1:15-25
Peace= the absence of ______________________, freedom from _______________________ or tranquility
A time to prepare for peace:
Only God can bring _______________________________ (18)
God uses ___________________people to bring peace (19-23)
God uses __________________ people to bring peace (24-25)
3 Questions for reflection:
Am I living that __________________________ is true?
Am I living in _________________ to God and His Word?
Do I have _________________ in my life with others and God?
Week 5- Specific prayers for specific situations (final week)
Lamentations 3 – Page 579
Series Verse- 1 John 5:14- This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
Context: Judgment is coming to Judah (Southern Israel) because of their choices. People are suffering. Jeremiah the prophet has to deliver this bad news.
Lamentations 3
Vs.1-21- Jeremiah describing his __________________ and despair
Vs. 22-30- ___________________________ renews his faith in God
3 Truths to remember when facing difficult times:
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God is compassionate and ____________________________ (23)
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God is _____________________________________________(23)
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God is my __________________________________________(24)
Ask Yourself:
Where is my ________________________________? God or man
Do I need the ___________________________________ of God?
Am I living in light of ____________________________________?
All morning messages are available online at www.hartlandfirstbaptist.com
Week 4- Specific prayers for specific situations
Acts 9:1-9 - Page
Series Verse- 1 John 5:14- This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
Context: Why don’t we ask for help?
When I pray remember…
I have a past… but God has ______________________________(1-2)
I have a plan… but so does ______________________________ (3-5)
I have a will…but I need to be ______________________________(6)
I maybe shy or embarrassed but I need to __________________(7-9)
Ask Yourself:
Am I following my ___________ or God’s _______________?
Is God moving in my ______________________________?
Who is one person I can ______________________________?
Week 3- Specific prayers for specific situations
Jeremiah 12:1-6- Page 539
Series Verse- 1 John 5:14- This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
Context: Jeremiah the weeping prophet for Israel’s impending doom
Jeremiah _______________________ God (1-4)
God ____________________________ Jeremiah (5-12)
If Jeremiah could only trust God in the times of peace… how would he manage in the times of difficulty? -Bible Knowledge Commentary-
James 1:2-4
Ask Yourself:
Am I trusting that _______________________________ are best?
Have I given God the permission to ________________________?
Is my _____________________________ maturing and enduring?
Week 2- Specific prayers for specific situations
Psalm 37:1-11- Page 388
Series Verse- 1 John 5:14- This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
A matter of perspective:
A correction of _________________________________ (1-2)
Matthew 6:33-34
Proverbs 14:30
What am I to ___________? (3-9)
2 different ________________________________ (10-11)
Ask Yourself:
ü Am I living with the right _________________________________?
ü Are my feet following ____________________________________?
ü Am I delighting in the ____________________________________?
Week 1- Specific prayers for specific situations
Psalm 32- Page 386
Series Verse- 1 John 5:14- This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
Context: David and Bathsheba (2 Sam. 11-12), The is a teaching Psalm
The power of _________________________ (1-4)
The power of ____________________________________ (5)
Guilt is the fact of having committed a specific or implied offense or crime.
The power of ____________________________________ (6-7)
The power of ______________________________________ (8-11)
Ask Yourself:
ü Am I feeling the ________________________________ in my life?
ü Do I need to _______________________ the power of confession?
ü Am I living in the ________________ of my relationship with God?
Week 5- King Hezekiah- Right Actions- Wrong Approach
2 Kings 20:12-21- Page 272
Series Verse- Psalm 20:7- Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will trust in the name of the Lord our God.
Context: A ransom paid, a threat of invasion, a message sent, a miraculous healing
Confidence= Feeling of ___________________________________
Pride= _______________________ high opinion of oneself
2 Kings 20:12-21
Watch your _________________________________________ (12-13)
Someone to speaking in your ___________________________ (14-15)
God’s rebuke of ______________________________________(16-18)
Hezekiah’s ____________________________________________ (19)
Ask Yourself:
ü Am I _______________________________l in any parts of my life?
ü Is there someone who can speak_________________ into my life?
ü What would it take for God to remove my ________________ and replace with _______________________________?
All morning messages are available online at www.hartlandfirstbaptist.com
Week 3- King Hezekiah- Right Actions- Wrong Approach
2 Kings 20:1-11- Page 272
Series Verse- Psalm 20:7- Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will trust in the name of the Lord our God.
Context: 2 Chronicles 32:20:23. Sennacherib is invading Jerusalem. 2 Kings written thematically- Hezekiah lived in obedience to the Lord but wasn’t perfect.
Verses 1-3- The Prognosis is ____________________________________
7 stages of grief:
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Verses 4-6- God’s answer to his _________________________________
Verses 7-11- A _________________________________________ is given
3 Questions to ask yourself?
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Where am I turning in _____________________________________?
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Am I surrounding myself with godly __________________________?
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Am I talking to God only when there is a ______________________?
All messages are available online at www.hartlandfirstbaptist.com
Week 3- King Hezekiah- Right Actions- Wrong Approach
2 Kings 19:1-19- Page 271
Series Verse- Psalm 20:7- Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will trust in the name of the Lord our God.
Context: A ransom paid, a massive army, a mockery of God
Where do I turn in ________________________________________ (1-5)
An assurance that ________________________________________(6-7)
Listening to _________________________________________(8-13)
Hezekiah’s ____________________________________________(14-19)
3 Questions to ask yourself?
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Where am I turning in _____________________________________?
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Am I surrounding myself with godly __________________________?
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Am I talking to God only when there is a ______________________?
All messages are available online at www.hartlandfirstbaptist.com
Week 2- King Hezekiah- Right Actions- Wrong Approach
2 Kings 18:17-36- Page 270
Series Verse- Psalm 20:7- Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
Context: King Hezekiah just paid 11 tons of silver and 1 ton of gold for safety ransom
3 Truths about Hezekiah’s Leadership
Where is your _____________________________ (17-22)
“When we allow God to have His way, the trials of life work for us and not against us, and the trials bring great glory to the Lord. -Warren Wiersbe-
A proposed ____________________________________ (23-27)
Hezekiah’s leadership __________________________________ (28-36)
3 Questions to ask yourself?
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What am I _________________________________ in today?
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Am I facing a _____________________ and _______________ time?
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Am I willing to _______________ God to use me?
All messages are available online at www.hartlandfirstbaptist.com
Week 1- King Hezekiah- Right Actions- Wrong Approach
2 Kings 18:1-16- Page 270
Series Verse- Psalm 20:7- Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
Context: 1 Kings 11- Solomon dies and Israel is divided over who to follow as king.
3 Observations from King Hezekiah
1- His ____________________________ honored God (1-4)
2- His _______________________________ was to God (5-8)
3- His _________________________________ was to God (9-16)
3 Questions to ask yourself?
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Are my _____________________________ pleasing in God’s sight?
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Have I _____________________________________myself to God?
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Am I remaining __________________________ no matter the cost?