Loving our neighbors shows God’s __________________. (Exodus 33:18-23; Psalm 34:8) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)   Loving our neighbors shows God’s _____________ for the ___________. (Luke 5:31-32; Luke 15:3-7; 2 Corinthians 5:11-21) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)   Loving our neighbors shows God’s ___________ …

As Christians, it’s our mission to bring God’s _____________ to all the_______________.  (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God loves us for His ______________. (Ephesians 1:4-6)  (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Christians are to _________ others for God’s __________. (John 17:1-5) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God has a …

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles.” -Isaiah 40:31 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God _________________ us and ________________ us to join Him on mission. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)     God wants HIS _______________ to be interwoven in each of our ___ …

Embrace being ______________. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)    Know that God chooses ___________. (1 Corinthians 1:27-31)  (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)   The harvest is ____________________. (Matthew 9:36-38) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)    Be careful of an entitlement _____________________. (MULTILINE REVEAL SM …

Clarifying Weakness: 1.   2. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)   Strength in Weakness: 1.   2.   3.   4. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)   “Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in h …

Paradox: a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to ________________ _____________ and yet is perhaps ______________. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Hebrews 12:2 “For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame…”   Grace: Undeserved ________________ and __________. (Roma …

Christians can have confidence in _______________. (1 John 5:6-10) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Christians can have confidence in ________________ _________. (1 John 5:11-13) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Christians can have confidence in a God who ____________ ________. (1 John 5:14-15) (MULTILINE REVEAL SM …

1. There is a _________________ reality all around us. (2 Kings 6:8-17) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)   2. We are all involved in a spiritual ___________ all the time. (Ephesians 6:12; James 4:7) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)   3. Our _______________ in this spiritual war is _______________. (1 Timothy 4:1) ( …

A Contrast of being a child of God…     ‌__________ – Originates with the Devil (3:10)   ‌  Selfishly seeks another’s ___________.   ‌  Ultimate example – (3:12-15) ________________________________   ‌  Everyday example – ____________________________________ (MULTILINE REVEAL SMA …

1. Who We Are and Will Be a. In Christ, we are __________________ ____ ___________. b. In Christ, we will be like God __________________ _______ _________________. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)  2. Who We Are Not and Should Not Be a. ________________ _______ _________________ _________________ is to be a …

________________ wants to deceive you. (vs. 18-19) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)    ___________ has equipped you. (vs. 20-23) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)   ________________ _________ awaits you. (vs. 24-29) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

Being assured of Eternal Life with God:   1. Are you ________________ in Jesus alone as the Son of God and Savior of your sin? (1 John 1:6-7) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)  2. Are you ________________ Jesus alone as the Lord of your Life? (1 John 2:3-6) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)  3. Are you showing the lo …

1. Live like who you are (I John 1:5-7) A. God is ________________ (I John 1:5) B. ____________ in the Light (I John 1:7) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) 2. Sin Explained (I John 1:8 – 2:2) Sin defined: Missing the _____________ A. __________________ sins (I John 1:8) B. ________________ our sins (I John 1 …

1. Jesus is ___________________ ____________.   Jesus is the revelation of ____________. Jesus offers ___________________ ___________. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)    2. Jesus offers _________________________ ____________.      Jesus has made the way for everlasting _____________________ with God. Jesus …

Verse 16: Just _________________ (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Verse 17: Just _________________ (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Verse 18: Just _________________ (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Verse 19: Just _________________ (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Verse 20: Just _________________ (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

God’s will is for you to grow, to be like ______________.  (Ephesians 4:11-16) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) We grow when we feed on _________ __________. (Matthew 13:23; Matthew 4:4; 1 Peter 2:2-3) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) We need to grow in different _____________ and in different ____________.       ( …

When you come to Jesus, you need to _______________ to His people, just like the early church. (Acts 2:37-42) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)Pillars of the early church: 1. Apostles’ Teaching – Our ____________________ spiritual growth and understanding of faith is tied to our connection to _________ _____ …

Jesus came to rescue _______ _______________. John 4:10-14, John 10:10 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Jesus still offers living water to ________________ who is thirsty for ________ __________. John 7:37-44, John 3:16-18 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Jesus wants to know if you are ________ _______.  John 6:66- …

Jesus is the ____________ of ______________ _____________. Isaiah 9:7 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Jesus’s life __________________ the coming ________________ of ___________. Mark 1:15 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The process of Jesus’ ____________ was his _________________ as __________. Matthew 21:1-11 (M …

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 1. What is Peace? (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)      2. Why did we lose peace?     Conflict with _________ …

In the hard times, remember, you have ______________, the Everlasting ______________. (Deuteronomy 4:31; Hebrews 8:6; Luke 22:20) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) In a world of broken promises and disappointments, remember you have _____________, the ____________________ Father. (Hebrews 1:8-10; John 14:2-4 …

Overview: The wonder of Jesus is seen in His divinity, and His humanity makes Him a relatable counselor. Jesus should be the #1 guide in our lives. 1. A ______________ has dawned. (Isaiah 9:1-6, Matthew 4:12-16) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) 2. He is ________________________. (Isaiah 9:6, Psalm 9:1, Luke …

“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 (NIV) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) With Immanuel, we have:   1. A God ________________________. Romans 1:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8:9 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) 2. A God w …

Our emotions in worship are to be _________________ to God’s truth and _________________ by God’s spirit, as we express the _______________ of our _____________.  (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)   1.________________________________________ (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)    2._____________________________________ …

What does the Old Testament’s sacrificial system teach us about _________________ _______ ________________ __________________? (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)   The Fellowship Offering depicts ________________ _____ ____________ __________ ________ out of our thankfulness. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)   The Lo …

All worship must include ___________________. (Leviticus 17:11; Hebrews 13:15-16) The sacrifice of Jesus’; life makes it possible to ________________ the gap in __________________. (Hebrews 13:11-13) Our sacrifices that are pleasing to God:  · Sacrifice of __________. (2 Corinthians 5:14-15)  · Sacr …

Worshiping God starts when we see God’s ___________. (Isaiah 6:1-4; Psalm 96:4-9) Worship happens when we clearly see our __________. (Isaiah 6:5; Psalm 36:1-4) Notes: (MULTILINE)

God’s uncommon love gives us a new________________ and a _____________ in it.  (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) When you know who you are, you know _____________ to do. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) 1. How do we know if we are __________________?  (vs. 13-14) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) 2. Are we growing in _______ …

Love expresses itself through _____________________. (Mark 12:41-44) We need to ______________ for God’s love that produces ____________________, so that God is _________________ and more people will experience His __________________ _____________. (Hebrews 13:15-16) Practical steps of generosity: S …

  We thirst for God’s because it  Acts 17:24-27, John 15:9-12 Joy is long-term to , regardless of  John 16:20-24 We thirst for God’s    because it  that   John 4:1-26, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NOTES:(MULTILINE)  

  It is okay to not be ____________…  …but God doesn’t want you to ____________ _______________.    We can’t stigmatize sexual sins _____________ ______________. Romans 1:28-32; Matthew 7:2-5    The Gospel is the essential nature of ______________________, transforming us by the power of th …

  There is a design for the ____________________ of men and women. (Genesis 1:26-31; 2:4-25)  _______________ does not come from what you do.    God’s design for the church is a ____________________ of the ___________________.  The beauty of God’s creative design inscribes the image of God, not …

It isn’t enough to do Jesus _____________, we must strive to do them the way ______________ would do them.     Complementarianism: Men and women are equal in _____________, _____________, and ______________________, yet they compliment each other with different _____________ and ____________________ …

Baptism is a matter of ___________________ to ____________ . (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:37-38)  Baptism is a matter of _________________ with _____________. (Ephesians 2:4-5; Romans 5:6-8) Scene 1:  _______________ (Romans 6:1-3)  Scene 2: _________________  (Romans 6:4)  Scene 3: ___________________ …

Speaking in tongues is a __________________ ___________, not _________________ _____________. (1 Corinthians 12:10)   What we know about speaking in tongues from Scripture: (Acts 2:1-13, 10:44-48, 19:1-7; 1 Corinthians 12-14) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.   We can never allow our __________________ or our …

How to think about divisive matters of faith: 1. Not every element of faith _________ _____ _________ _____________ A. Box 1 – _________________(Romans 1:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; Galatians 1:6-10) B. Box 2 – __________________ (Hebrews 10:24-25)  C. Box 3 – _________________ (Romans 14:2-4)  2. …

An Ordination Service is a special service of setting apart a Christian minister, similar to Acts 13:3, 1 Timothy 4:14, and 2 Timothy 1:6. Today we have the honor of ordaining Joshua Persall, as we all take part in “fanning into flame” the gifts which God has given him.   Joshua’s calling and passio …

A1. LET US throw off everything that H______________. (Hebrews 12:1)   A2. LET US throw off sin that easily E________________. (Hebrews 12:1)   B. LET US run with P___________________.   C. LET US fix our E__________ on J______________. (Hebrews 12:2)  1. Why? To not grow w___________ and lose h____ …

A. O___________________ MEMBERS (Hebrews 11:4-32) B. MEMBER G____________ (Hebrews 11:33-35)   C. P________________ MEMBERS (Hebrews 11:35-38) “The world is not worthy of them” provides a heavenly or God-oriented view of ____________________________.      D. F_______________ MEMBERS (Hebrews 11 …

Falling from the Kingdom of God      Christ’s Sacrifice     The Significance of Communion     Jesus Sends Us on a Mission   Notes: 

Alpha-  Omega- The names of God reveal an _______________________ and _________________ God, who  __________________ and __________________ a personal relationship with His creation.   Notes:

The image of God as a ______________ shows the pursuit of a __________ and ___________ God. (Genesis 48:15; Jeremiah 39:10, Psalm 23)    Yahweh Rohi is a ____________.   Psalm 23:1,5; Matthew 6:8,32      Yahweh Rohi is a ____________.   Psalm 23:4; 12:7, 91:4; Romans 8:18-28   …

1. Our _____________________________________ can deter us from experiencing God’s peace. (Romans 16:19-20; Judges 6:11-13) 2. Our _____________________ can deter us from experiencing God’s peace. (Judges 6:14-16)  3. Our ____________________________________________ can deter us from experiencing His …

What do we get to see when we see “Yahweh who Heals?”   1. We see God as He ________________ ________.  (Hebrews 4:16)   2. We see life as it was _________________ ______ ______. (Psalm 103:2-5)   3. We see the _______________ God has given us.  (Titus 3:3-7)   4. We see the _________________ of God …

A. God: We are made to seek a _________________ ________________.(Ezekiel 48:35, Romans 1:20-21) B. God who is ______________ – I am not ______________. (Ephesians 3:16-18)  1. God created ____________________, so I am not________________. (Acts 2:42-47)  2. ______________ __________ and says that I …

1. It is not unlike God to ______________ __________. ‌ 2. God desires that you stay ________________ in your ________________. ‌3. Beyond the purpose of __________________ your faith, God’s tests aims to shape you into a _________________, channeling His work to the________________. ‌4. Abraham’s t …

Elohim- Adonai-  Yahweh- Yahweh is a _____________________, ________________________ God that__________________ and takes interest in us. ‌1. ___________________________   2. ___________________________   3. ___________________________     Following Yahweh is both _________________ and ________ …

What should you choose this summer for spiritual growth?   1. Wait / _______________ John 14:16-18, Acts 1:4-5   2. _____________ God Acts 2:1-4, Acts 10:44-48   3. Join with _________________ Acts 6:1-4, Hebrews 10:23-24    4. Go on __________________ Acts 8:1-4, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 22:37-40   T …

The eternal attribute of love exists within God because He is a Trinitarian community. The Church is Christ’s bride and in our unity we are part of the Trinitarian community. Asking “What can I do for my community,” rather than, “What can my community do for me.” Seeking to intimately know the Triun …

NCC’s mission:  ______________________________________     Jesus’ ___________ gives us _________________. (John 20:21-23)     Jesus’ ___________ gives us a ________________. (Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:42-47)     Jesus’ _______________ gives us _______________. (Romans 8:9-11, 1 Peter 1:5)       We ar …

As Christ’s _____________________, bring the message of ___________________, because the ___________________ changes everything.     As an ambassador, focus on:   1. Our only _____________   2. _____________________, not just removal   3. ___________________

1. 3 groups of people A. The ____________ B. Identify as ________________, but no life change C. Identify as Christian, experiencing ________________ life change 2. The path of change A. It is not about _________(Matthew 22:37-40, Luke 9:58-62, Philippians 3:7-9) B. My ________________ invites God’s …

The ______________________ changed everything.    ______________ can’t be ignored.    The Christian faith can stand firm with ______________ and ___________________ because the resurrection changes everything.

A. GOD’S RE-C_______________ (vs. 17) new = “not found like this before”   B. GOD’S I___________ (vs. 18) 1) He r______________ us to himself through (IN) Christ (vs. 18) reconcile = bring together, make harmonious  2) He gave us the m________________ of reconciliation (vs.18) 3) He committed to us …

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. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. A. JOHN 3:16 gave – choosing f____________ to offer som …

Hope becomes a light that redefines __________ ____________________.       __________ to the hope of Jesus.         _________ the light.

What you believe about Jesus _____________.   What you do with what you believe about Jesus ___________.      1. Total ___________________ (Mark 15:1-11)     2. ____________________ (Mark 15:25-32, 40-41)     3. Inappropriate ______________ (Mark 14:44-47)     4. _____________________ (Mark 15:37-39 …

A New Covenant:   · Entered by Jesus’ ___________ Mark 14:24; Hebrews 9:22-23; Exodus 24:8   · Open to _______ ______________ Mark 14:24; Ephesians 2:11-19; Isaiah 53:11-12   · With promises from _________ Mark 14:25; Hebrews 8:6; Jeremiah 31:31; Zechariah 9:9-11   What does this mean for us? 1.   2 …

Jesus overturns _______________ ___________________ and _________________ _____________________.      Jesus wants more than _________________ __________________ in our lives.   (Mark 11:17, 22) ‌   Jesus expects us to ___________ _____________ with our lives. (Mark 11:14, 23; Luke 3:7-14; John 15:1- …

Jesus is _____________________.  (Mark 7:24-26, 29)   Jesus _______________ ________________. (Mark 2:17)    Jesus ________________ _________  and _____________ ____________ to _____________ it.  (John 4)    Jesus is the _____________, you’re ________________, so ________________ and _____________ t …

God’s kingdom defined: God’s _____________ through God’s ________________over God’s _________________.  1. Jesus started building a kingdom based on the ________________.(Mark 4:1-20) 2. In God’s kingdom, God ______________ and _____________ His people.(Mark 4:26-29)  3. God’s kingdom is ___________ …

What you believe about Jesus ________________.   Who do you say _______________  _______ ?   Based on who you say Jesus is, what are your _____________________ of Him?   How do you know your understanding of Jesus is Biblical?   1.   2.   3.   4.

Jesus has a way of showing up _____________________ and calling people to something ________________. Mark 2:14; Luke 5:28     Following Jesus means leaving some things ______________. Mark 8:34-38     The penalty of sin is _____________, so let’s celebrate __________ ____________. Romans 6:23; Mark …

Author – (Mark 14:51-52; Mark 12:12)  Even a “nobody” can make a difference, ____________ ________ ______________  Date – Scripture is a reliable witness to Jesus’ life, _________ ___  Reason for writing – (Mark 1:1; Mark 8:27-30)  Jesus is the Messiah and God’s son, but who do you ________ ______ _ …

Prayer is more than talking, it’s also _________________.     There is no communication to or from God apart from ___________. Hebrews 1:1-2     The primary way that God talks to us is through the _____________.     “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27   ‌   Gro …

Let God’s love ________________ you.  The key to knowing what’s best is knowing ___________.  Knowing God is ________________  __________________ with God, made possible by ________________.  Beginning with _________________     so love will grow in ___________________ and ______________ _____  ____ …

God’s glory is His ___________________ and ________________.   Why pray prayers of unity?   1. We need _____________ _________________. Romans 12:4-5     2. The world will see ____________ _______________. Romans 15:7– 9    We add to God’s glory when we seek ______________ with ______________.      …

1. Pray for God’s __________ so that people _______________ hear the Gospel from you.  (Ephesians 6:19-20)     2. Pray for your ______________________ in sharing your faith so that you will ______________. (Philemon 6)     Sharing your ______________ with others is one of the primary ways to grow in …

2  Prayer Mistakes:‌ Our prayers are too _____________.‌ Our prayers are too __________________.   If God answered all the prayers you prayed this week, would your life, and the life of others around you, look substantially different? ‌Start praying for __________ _________________.     Growth oppor …

Pray when you feel _____________.   Pray when you feel ____________.   Pray when you feel __________________.

Summary: The ancient hope for a Messiah, and our modern hope, are bothanchored in Jesus. This hope is realized in the present and in eternity. 1. Who: Jesus brings ____________ to life (Isaiah 9:1-7) A. Looking for a _______________ (v.1-5) B. Messiah in a _________________ (v.6) C. The “Here and no …

Jesus was a Different Messiah – different than people imagined and expected.  A. A DIFFERENT A__________________. (Isaiah 53:2-5)    B. A DIFFERENT C__________________. 1. H_______________. (Isaiah 53:7, Philippians 2:8) 2. H_______________. (Isaiah 53:7)  a. The Holy One W___________ the Unholy One …

“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.” Galatians 4:4-5 (NIV) Messiah= Anointed One/ Chosen One Our greatest need for a Messiah is in the _________________ of our_________ …

As we face anxiety and worry in our lives, God invites us to share with Him,receive His peace, and make some trades in our lives.  1. ________________ yourself in prayer (v.6)  2. _________________ God’s Peace (v.7) 3. ___________ your players & _________ your team (v.8) Verse 8 defined: True – …

What toxins from ___________ and ________ need to be removed from my body? Psalm 139:23-24; Matthew 12:33-35  Common toxins that cause anxiety: 1. Lack of ___________ 2. __________________ life 3. Believing the ________ of the world‌ 4. ________________ crisis 5. Unresolved ____________ and ________ …

By replacing _______________ _______________ __________________ with _______________ __________ ____ ______________, we can become ___________________ in our _________________ ______ ________________.    __________________ _______________ __________________ include ______________ and __________ …

It’s _____________ to not be _____________, but we aren’t meant to _______________ stumbling and stuck.     Take off the _______________. James 5:16; 1 Corinthians 10:13    See anxiety for ___________  ______ ______. Numbers 13:31-33; Psalm 42:5-11   Ask yourself – _______ ____ _____________ _______ …

The _____________________ of Love: 1.  2.  3.  4.  When people seek perfect love from an___________________ _________________, it will always _______________ __________. _________________ Love: (1 John 4:7-12) 1.   2.  3. 4.

Gospel Conversations are about hearing the common questions of life and pointing people to restoration.  1. The _____________:  How guilt and shame ___________ Genesis 2:25, 3:9-10, II Corinthians 7:8-10, Acts 2:37, Romans 4:15b   2. The ___________: How guilt and shame _______________ Matthew 26:31 …

If pain is a ______________________, let us speak loudly the _________________________________. ‌ ‌ How can Christians speak love during pain? ‌ 1. 2. 3.

Gospel conversations are about hearing the _______________ ______________ of life, and pointing people to ___________________. Gospel conversations are telling people about ___________ ________________, the brokenness that ___________ has caused, and the good news of __________________ restoration. …

Gospel conversations are about hearing the _______________ _______________ of life, and pointing people to _____________________.   The Gospel is the good news about Jesus’ ___________, ________________, and ______________________. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4   The gospel is not about making peop …

Following Jesus’ example of solitude with God:  1. Solitude with God is filling, not ___________________. (Mark 1:12-13, 35)  2. Solitude with God is connecting with _________  _________. (Mark 6:30-32)  3. Solitude with God is ______________ and ________________ in prayer. (Luke 6:12-13, Matthew 26 …

Simplicity is the intentional promotion of things we ______________and the removal of everything that _______________ us from them. Proverbs 11:28; Luke 12:15; James 4:1-2; Luke 16:13; 1 Timothy 6:9; Mark 8:36   Simplicity is directly tied to _______________________.Philippians 4:10-13  Matthew 6:25 …

Sabbath rest is a time for _________________ and __________________.  Alignment: Exodus 31:14-17  1.  2.  3.  Refreshment: Mark 2:23-28  1.  2.

Hurry is a tactic of _______________. 1 Peter 5:8  Rest is a tactic of _______________. Matthew 11:28-30    Sabbath rest is a time of ____________________ and ______________________. Exodus 31:16-17; Matthew 12:1-8   You can change your schedule all you want, but until you change your_____________, …

1. The Shepherd leads His sheep to _______________. Psalm 23:1-3; Matthew 11:28-29 2. The Shepherd _______________ and ________________ His sheep. Psalm 23:4; John 10:10-11 3. The sheep _______________ the Shepherd. Psalm 23:5-6; John 10:4-5, 14, 27

We ask God to speak to us, and the whole time He has been saying,“________________!” God speaks to us through ________________, declaring His ______________.Psalm 19:1-6; Romans 1:19-20 God speaks to us through _________________, declaring His ______________.Psalm 19: 7-9; Hebrews 4:12  How do we re …

This morning we have a special presentation from participants of the mission trip that went to Mayfield, KY in July. Any interest in missions? Not sure where to start? Here are some opportunities: International Conference on Missions: Plan on attending the International Conference on Missions (ICOM) …

Psalm 110 tells us that Jesus is _______________, ___________, and____________.  For you to say ‘Jesus is Savior’ means you reject _______ ______________________________. Hebrews 7:11; Acts 4:4:12 For you to say ‘Jesus is Lord’ means you surrender _______________________all areas of life _______ ___ …

Notes from Psalm 88: Notes from Psalm 91:     1. God can _____________ our full range of _______________. (I Peter 5:7)   A. When you are down, go to _________ and experience His _________________ .(Colossians 1:21-22)    B. When you are up, give _________ credit and _____________________. (Psa …

Look to the ______________ more than the ____________.    Looking to the LORD means you interpret your __________________________ by the _____________ of the _________________.   What is your stronghold?       1.         2.

We worship as a ____________, not as a ______________. 1. 2. 3. Worship does not satisfy our ______________ for God – it whets our _________________.

Where you are planted, there you will ______________   2 ways to plant yourself:   1. Walk and be planted ____________________   2. Walk and be planted by ______-________ __________      John 4:13-14   How do you discern where you are planted?

1. We experience God through _________  ___________.  2. We experience God through _______________.  3. We experience God through _____________.     What do we do about it?

Why does the Bible contain prophecy? What does it all mean? Bottom line: God’s kingdom is an unstoppable force ________ ____________ ____________.

Daniel 4:1-37 Warning signs of arrogant pride: 1. Frail _______________  ____________ 2. Easily __________________ 3. ____________________ spirit of others 4. _____________________ 5. Not able to ________________or _______________ from others Moving towards humility: 1. Give God the glory for ______ …

Daniel 3:15-30; 6:1-28 Yahweh is different than all other ________________.       Daniel 3:15,17-18      1. Yahweh cannot be represented by an ___________        2. Yahweh inspires a different _________________ People that worship a ________________________ God become _______________________ pe …

1. An Overview of Daniel: God rules the _______________ and provides for His ________________. 2. _________________ God for your identity .Daniel 1:3-4, 6-7; 2 Corinthians 5:17, 6:18 3. _________________ God for your focus. Daniel 1:8; Joshua 24:14-15   4. __________________ God for His provision. D …

We all have different areas of ____________________.     Esther 9:20-22; Matthew 5:13   We won’t ever know the _______  _________________ of our influence. Esther 8:15-17; 1 Peter 2:12   Influence can be casual, but it is more impactful when _____________________.     Hebrews 10:24-25

The dark valleys of life will force you to _______________ __________________.  ___________________  _______________ is a battle!   Ephesians 6:11-12; 1 Timothy 6:12   Enemies of Courageous Faith: 1. Spiritual _____________________  Ephesians 5:11-18; Romans 13:11-14 2. Lies that ______________ …

God works in ____________________, sometimes _________________ ways to bring about His purposes.    God is in ____________________, no one ____________________ Him.     Christ-followers should be encouraged that when things are bad and headed for worse, the invisible hand of God is often at work thr …

Coincidences in Esther are _______________ ____________________ .       God always has _____________________ ____________________.       God’s power matches God’s ___________________.       God works in _____________________, sometimes ________________ ways to bring about His ______________________ …

1. An ___________________ response to the problem of evil           Genesis 2:16-17, Matthew 7:13-14, John 7:17 Why did God give us _______________ Will?   God is ____________ and God acts in _____________, all of the time.      John 14:15, Acts 17:26-27   The problem of _______________________   2. …

God’s power is seen in:   1. His ___________-_____________________   2. His ___________________   3. His continual _________________________ a. ____________________ b. ____________________ c. ____________________ d. ____________________     How should you respond?   1. ________________ _____________ …

Inattentional Blindness- The surprising failure to notice something. 1. It’s bigger than _____________________.  2. Attention is focused on __________________ _________ .   Two reasons many miss the message of Easter:   1. God’s love is ____________________________. John 3:16-18   2. We focus on oth …

Questions to ask yourself when you feel worried:   1. What or who am I trying to ___________________? Matthew 6:26-27; Deuteronomy 8:15-18     2. Is my worry from _______________ or ______________? Matthew 14:17-33     3. Am I trying to trust _____________ rather than _________? Matthew 6:19-21     …

There will always be a temptation to __________________  ________________ for the approval of others, rather than to __________  _________________. Matthew 5:20; 6:2-3   The only _______________________ in my giving should be God. Matthew 6:3-4   Prayer is not about getting __________________, but a …

Loving your enemies proves your _____________________ to God’s Kingdom.  Loving enemies involves:   1. ___________________________________ Matthew 5:44     2. ___________________________________ Matthew 5:45     3. ___________________________________ Matthew 5:45-47     4. __________________________ …

1. (v.33-37) _____________what you mean / _______________ what you say   2. (v.39) Do not ______________________ NO _________________!   3. (v.41) Serve with ___________________   4. (v.42) Share God’s __________________ God’s Amazing __________________!     Conclusion: Jesus wants to …

Blessed are the poor in spirit – Happy are those that are humble in spirit, they will be receptive to a new spiritual kingdom and the kingdom will be theirs.   Blessed are those who mourn – Happy are those who groan under the burden of sin and guilt, they mourn the fallenness of the kingdom of earth …

Biblical unity in the ______________ is achieved when we tune ourselves to _______________ and His ____________________.    1. Biblical unity in the ________________.  Acts 2:38-47   2. We tune ourselves to _________________. John 10:30, 13:34; Matthew 11:28-30   3. His ______________ …

Being a good __________________ means inviting people to__________________  _________________ .   1. Do I see people as ______________  _____________ of God? Matthew 25:31-46 2. Do I have _______________________ for others? 1 John 3:16-18 3. Do I believe others need _____________  _____________ …

1. ______________________________________________ Romans 12:18; James 1:5   2. ______________________________________________ Matthew 5:23-24; 2 Timothy 1:7   3. ______________________________________________ James 4:1; Proverbs 18:2   4. ______________________________________________ James 1:19; Ph …

The quality of your relationship with ______________ will directly affect your relationship with ________________.     Love for _________________ will flow best when you are______________________ with love from _______________. Philippians 2:1-11    Agape love from God is seen through Jesu …

You will never hit the target of ______________, __________________, and ___________________ if you don’t know what you are aiming for. Proverbs 14:12   Relationship Myths: Myth 1 – All good things will get ____________________.   Myth 2 – All bad things will ______________________.   Myth …

“Abram believed the Lord, and He counted it to him as righteousness” Genesis 15:6 Old Testament Covenants Covenant Conditions Blessings Curses Adam Abstain from one tree Fellowship with God ___________ & ___________ Abraham Circumcision ___________ & ___________ Cut off Moses 10 ___________ …

“For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.”   -1 John 2:16   Nature of Temptations:   Desire of the __________________ Desire of the __________________ Pride of _________________   Natural outcomes of …

I. PERSONAL IDENTITY A. Our true identities are not found in ______________. They are found in ______________ our _______________. B. You are created by the __________________ and in the ___________________ of The Almighty. C. Your truest identity is a _________________ one rooted in your Creator.   …

Creation gives us a glimpse of the ________________. Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:20 God created: __________________________________. Genesis 1:1 __________________________________. Genesis 1:26 __________________________________. Genesis 1:26 __________________________________. Genesis 1:4,10,12,18,21,25,3 …

A. Trust the ________________ __________________. Psalm 19:1-4  B. Invest in _______________ ___________________. Jeremiah 29:13, Hebrews 11:6 C. ___________________ Jesus. Romans 12:1

Why #1: To preach _________________ of God’s Kingdom Luke 4:42,43 Jesus was the ________________ and the _________________ of God’s Kingdom. John 14:6   Why #2: To provide _________________ life John 10:10   Why #3: To _______________ and ______________ the lost Luke 19:7-9   Why #4: …

A need for _______________ means there currently isn’t _________________. Colossians 1:21    Peace is found in _______________ and living in the way of _________________. Genesis 3:15; John 14:27    Peace is offered to ____________, but not ___________ accept it. Romans 5:1-2   Peace isn’t the absen …

In his culture, Joseph of Nazareth was what we might call an “Average Joe” kind of guy. Through Joseph’s role in the Bethlehem tale, we learn:    1. Joseph had a ____________ connection with God.    2. Joseph took _______________ steps of faith.    3. Joseph lived to ______________ others.   Conclus …

A. Mary was a ____________________. Luke 1:27, Isaiah 7:14 B. Mary was __________________. Matthew 1:25, Luke 1:38 C. Mary was a __________________. Luke 1:38 D. Mary was ____________________. Luke 1:38    

Attributes of Gospel Thankfulness:  1. Gospel Thankfulness lifts our _______________________ ____________________. Colossians 1:12-14, Philippians 4:6-7    2. Gospel Thankfulness focuses on the __________________. Colossians 1:3-6, James 1:17   3. Gospel Thankfulness is ____________________. Colossi …

A. HIGH ______________________ OF FORGIVENESS.  Colossians 3:13  B.   _____________________ IN FORGIVENESS Colossians 3:12. Ps. 103:8 – 14  C.   _____________________ IN FORGIVENESS Luke 15:11-32      

What starts in your ______________, flows to your _____________. Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 15:16-20 When focusing on your heart: Set your desires on _________________ _______________.    Colossians 3:1-4; Philippians 4:8       2. Let all forms of idolatry _____________.                     Colossians 3 …

A. STAND ______________ IN THE ___________________. Colossians 2:6,7   B. WIN THE _________________ FOR YOUR _____________. Colossians 2:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5   One of Paul’s purposes: to remind of the _______________ __________________ of grace in Christ, and to warn against trading it for ________ …

Summary: Jesus is higher than you might think. He is the image of God, the reconciler of men, and our focus as we stay faithful. (Colossians 1:19-20,23) 1. Jesus is the of God (Colossians 1:15, Galatians 4:4)   A. Jesus is  in Genesis chapter 1 B. Jesus our worship (Colossians 1:16) C. Jesus is God …

To lead a life in a manner “worthy of the Lord” is to act and behave in a way consistent with the status of “holy people”, in light of the deliverance “from the dominion of darkness.”   Colossians 1:10-12 “…live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way:”   1. Bearing fruit in ________ …

As Christians, we are all ____________________ with the message that God reconciled Himself to mankind through _______________.   Reminders as we live on Mission: Be ____________________ . 2 Corinthians 4:6-7; Philippians 2:8   Be _______________-______________. 2 Corinthians 5:16; John 13:12-17   S …

David Peters, from Rapha International, is our special guest this morning. NCC has supported Rapha International for many years and we are excited to hear more about their ministry in Cambodia, Thailand, and Haiti. Rapha seeks to: Prevent the trafficking of children before it starts; provide healing …

A. Walk the Talk. (Psalm 1:1-3a)  1. Life principle: choose your life ______________ well. Luke 14:26 (Living Bible), Joshua 24:15   2. A ____________ _______________ to Jesus enables us to better Walk the Talk. B. Talk the Walk: “Children of the ___________ should use the language of the __________ …

A. Inward __________________ in Christ produces outward _______________ of Christ. 2 Corinthians 2:15, Ephesians 2:10 B. Christian Character’s Aim : Moral ____________________1 John 1:9    C. A foundational trait of core Christian character: ________________ 1. Humility imitates Christ. Pride imitat …

A. Two sets of _______________: Resume and Eulogy (David Brooks) 1. Which does society value most?   2. Which do you value most?   3. Which did Jesus teach as most valuable? a. Bible example: 1 Samuel 16:7  B. The importance of eulogy virtues: 1. to build _______________   2. to build strong _______ …

· A Living __________________ (Romans 12:1)   · A Lifestyle of _________________ (John 4:21-24)   · Be ___________________ (Romans 12:2)   -Transformation is  __________________ (II Corinthians 5:16-17)   -Transformation is __________________ (Romans 6:3-4)   -Transformation …

How will NCC continue to courageously advance the gospel?     1. With full focus on __________________ . 1 John 1:1-3; 2:2; 2:23; 2:27-28; 3:16; 4:9; 4:14-16   2. By expressing ___________ in __________________. 1 John 2:9-11; 3:11; 3:14-18; 4:7-8; 4:11-12; 4:19-21   3. With _________________ dedica …

  ” And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”    – Romans 8:28  God is greater than our ____________  and __________.  Have you been open to hearing from God’s megaphone? Have you spoken Biblical hope into someon …

Matthew 11:28-30; Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 19:1-10; Ephesians 4:1-24 If we are going to believe in something ______________________, we must participate in it ______________________. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make di …

1. We must recognize the _________(hurt) of sin in the_________(world). Galatians 5:19-21   2.We must recognize that _________(Jesus) is the only ____________(solution). John 3:16-21   If we are going to believe in something________________(corporately), we must participate in it _______________(per …

Q. 1. When Christians die, do they go immediately to heaven? Philippians 1:23 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Luke 23:43 Ecclesiastes 12:7 Hebrews 9:27 Q. 2 Are people recognizable in heaven? 1 Corinthians 15:3 – 7 Matthew 17:1-8 Mark 9:2-8 Luke 16:19 – 31 Matthew 12:36 (and other verses’ descriptions of heaven …

A. Spiritual death is s__________________ from God. B. Spiritual death results from s_________.  Romans 6:23   1. Sin is m______________ failure Romans 3:23  2. P_______________ life occurs concurrently with s_______________ death or s_______________ life. C. Spiritual death is by d______________. S …

A. Two types of death: 1.P________________ and s________________ Genesis 2:7 2. Physical life is t__________________ 2 Peter 1:13,14; 2 Corinthians 4:16 – 5:1 B. Physical death is t_________ deconstruction. C. Physical death is an e_____________Genesis 3:22-24 (But an escape into eternal life with G …

Question: Why talk and think about death? 1. The of Scripture prepares us for reality. 2. Jesus  about death.  3. A Biblical understanding deepens our  and toward those who  . 4. To  Truth in our misguided world. Heaven is a place for people.    

Jesus makes people _____________________. Jesus is ___________ than the _______________. Matthew 5:17 Resolve ______________ by modifying _____________. Jesus is __________ than ____________.    

1. Daily obedience to Jesus puts you in a position for ______________  ______________.      2. Reflecting Jesus leads to immeasurably more than we could ________  ______  _______________.    

1. Jacob’s _________________ (Genesis 28:20-22)    2. Jacob’s ________________ (Genesis 32:22-30)    3. Israel’s ___________________ (Genesis 35:23-26)    4. Application for _________ and _____________ Today       A. Intentional ______________ (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)       B. Start with ___________     …

____________ and ______________ should be our way in this world. ______________ courage becomes courageous faith through _________________.   The church is grown and sustained by women and men of reluctant courage, who, though fearful or insecure about their ________________, trust God in their ____ …

A. Where _____ _________, _____________ ______. “When God puts His own people into the furnace, He keeps His eye on the clock and His hand on the thermostat. He knows how long and how much. If we rebel, He may have to reset the clock; but if we submit, He will not permit us to suffer one minute too …

A. Jesus and all women.   B. Jesus spoke and demonstrated a “” .   C. Jesus was  for Mary.   D. Jesus  a Mary.   Conclusion: Courageous women of faith  conformity to the in order to the will of God.

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.” ― Franklin D. Roosevelt  1. The fear of . Jesus’ response is an offer of.   2. The fear of the past defining .  Jesus’ response is not  .   3. The fear of .  Jesus’ response is that He is …

Hannah was more interested in being a than having a. What makes Hannah’s pursuit courageous?  1. 2. 3.

I. A Waiting Reminders for Waiting: A. God  you and you (I Peter 3:12) B. Trust God’s  C. in the Waiting II.  Out (Ruth 3:10-14, Luke 7:36-39) Personal Inventory Questions: A. Am I God ? B. Do I feel ? C. Can God use ? What is God asking me to courageously step into?     III. Redeemed and (Ruth …

Sarah – A Woman of Promise   1. Moving in  (Genesis 12:1-5) A. God’s Word is the  for our lives  B. My is found in a relationship with    2. The Stewardship of  (Genesis 21:1-7) A.   and Enemies B. Who am I   not to Love?   3.   a Legacy (Genesis 24:61-66) Conclusion: How will your Faith a …

Two Questions: What are we      ?   1.   2. What do we do   ?   1.   2.   3.        

From Death to Life In 40 days, the resurrected Jesus provided: Luke 24:1-53; Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-8; John 20:1-21:25 1. of .  Acts 1:1-3; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8   2. to the . Acts 10:36; Ephesians 2:14-18; Colossians 2:25; Philippians 4:7   3. of .  1 Corinthians 15:12-58; Philippians …

From Death to Life Contrasts – April 11, 2021 Matthew 27:1-5; John 21:1-17 Contrasts    – 1 Peter 5:8 1 ——————|——————10   –  2 Corinthians 4:8-9 1 ——————|——————10   –  John 11:25-26 1 ——————|——————10

REDEEMER: Resurrection Gifts April 4, 2021 1. Hope of over . 1 Corinthians 15:17,20 a. A Redeemer can save no one, but a Redeemer can save anyone. 2. Promise of over . Matthew 12:18-21   a. Calvary assures us that God shared in unjust . b. The empty tomb assures us that God has power to mete out as …

REDEEMER: Redeemer on a Donkey March 28, 2021 A. Marker Moment 1: Matthew 16:13-16  1. You are the ___________, the Son of the ___________ God. (vs. 16)  B. Marker Moment 2: Matthew 16:21  1. Jesus must __________, be ____________, and _________ to life. C. Marker Moment Footnotes  1. Being a Christ …

March 21, 2021 REDEEMER: Lamb of God A. Jesus was God’s A__________________. Hebrews 1:1 – 3  1. More than a m______________ of redemption, Jesus was the m___________ of redemption.     B. Jesus was b_____________ to r_________________. 1. Luke 2:48,49 teaches us two lessons about Jesus:   a. Jesus …