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Sunday, April 25, 2021

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-3, 10 “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
² Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; ³ Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling…..10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

Promises

Text: 2 Corinthians 1: 20

#1—Philippians 4:13

            Whatever might come along…….

            Infusions–

#2—Deuternonomy 31:6

            40 years of daily miracles–

#3—Jeremiah 29:11

            A promise given during tough times–

#4—Exodus 14:13-14

            Don’t freak out–

#5—2 Timothy 1:12

            I know—

            I have believed—

            That Day–

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Sunday, April 18, 2021

Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ⁴ to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, ⁵ who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. ⁶ In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been ^[c]grieved by various trials, ⁷ that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, ⁸ whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, ⁹ receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.”

Living Hope

Text: 1 Peter 1:3; 2:9, 24; 5:8-9

The Apostle Peter wrote this letter, from Rome, to Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor (modern day Turkey). It was written about 30 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus. His intent was to encourage these believers as they faced severe persecution.

#1—The high price paid for our salvation demands our holy living.

1 Peter 1:13-16, 18-19.

#2—Believers are not just anybody.

1 Peter 2:9—

Ephesians 2:10—We are God’s “masterpiece” or “creative work.”

#3—Arguments interrupt our prayers.

1 Peter 3:8

#4—We are to rejoice even in hard times.

1 Peter 4:12-16

#5—Motives for service counts.

1 Peter 5:2

Difficult times will continue to come our way. But God is at work in those times to bring about victory and to work in our lives for good that honors Him!

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-5 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ⁴ to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, ⁵ who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”

Truth

Text: John 3:5-8

Look at all the new terms we’ve learned over the past year.

Fake news is not new. Jesus addresses the issue of “fake news” in his nighttime conversation with Nicodemus.

Nicodemus—A Pharisee; member of the Sanhedrin (The Sanhedrin was comprised of 70 Jewish men with the purpose of creating and enforcing Jewish Laws. In some ways, it was like a Congress/Supreme Court combo.

Jesus addresses the fake news by saying, “Most assuredly, I say to you.” Some versions of Scripture translate this as “verily, verily” or “I’m telling you the truth.”

Jesus is not asking Nicodemus to simply trust him. By saying, “verily, verily” Jesus is actually saying, “I know this firsthand.” It was part of Jesus’ claim to be God. Jesus is not merely aware of these truths; He is the One who originated them.

The Fake News—Salvation by works

The Truth—Salvation by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Born of the water and the Spirit—

Ezekiel 36:23-27—

How to be “born again”—Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Romans 5:8; Romans 10:9-10; Romans 10:13

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Easter, April 4, 2021

Text: Isaiah 53:3-5

Bible Reading: Romans 6:8-11 “Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, ⁹ knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. ¹⁰ For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. ¹¹ Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Text: Isaiah 53:3-5—

          700 years before the birth of Jesus, Isaiah prophesied about his birth and his death.

          Old Testament prophets wrote in the “prophetic perfect tense.”

Griefs & Sorrows—

          Genesis 3—When sin entered the world.

Psalm 107:20—God sent His Word” and healed & delivered them.

          When God sends His Word, things happen.

1 John 3:8—Jesus, the Word, came to destroy the works of the devil.

Mark 1:40-45—If you are willing; I AM willing.

John 10:10 “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.”