Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Bible Reading: Numbers 23:19; Psalm 86:15; Psalm 119:89 ““God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Your eternal word, O Lord, stands firm in heaven.” (NLT)

Text: Acts 1:9-11

Question #1—When did the Last Days begin?

Question #2—What happens during the Last Days?

          Matthew 24:3-8–Rapture

          Revelation 19:11-16—Second Coming

Question #3—What is the purpose of the Rapture?

          1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

          Matthew 24:9-14

          2 Timothy 3:1-5

          1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Question #4—What is the purpose of the Second Coming?

          Revelation 19:11-16

Question #5—What are we supposed to be doing during the Last Days?

          Acts 1:4-8

Question #6—What can we do to make sure we are ready?

Watch—Matthew 24:4                                  Encourage one another—Hebrews 10:24

Stand firm—Matthew 24:13                         Be in fellowship—Hebrews 10:25

Witness—Acts 1:8                                         Submit to God; resist the devil—James 4:7

Forgive one another—Matthew 6:15

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, October 16, 2022

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 32:3-4 “I will proclaim the name of the Lord; how glorious is our God! He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is!” (NLT)

Text: Matthew 5:17-20

#1–“to fulfill”—

          No short cuts–

          “jot & tittle”—

#2—v20—righteousness of the scribes & Pharisees

          Jeremiah 31”31-33–Performance vs Matters of the heart

          A marriage proposal—

          No more “just getting by”—

          “In their minds & hearts—

#3—v21—You have heard that it was said

          Jesus was not “correcting the Old Testament.” Rather, He was correcting the scribes

          And Pharisees

          Matthew 5:21; 27; 31; 33; 38 & 43

#4–The issues of the inside

 What’s on the inside will eventually come out.

          Luke 6:45

James 1:13-15     

#5–Provision for the healing of our inside

Isaiah 53:5

Transgressions—sin we do

Iniquities—sin we think about

#6—Prvention of inside issues

Philippians 4:8

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, October 9, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 28:6-8a “Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. The Lord gives his people strength.” (NLT)

Text: Matthew 5:17-20

#1—v17–Law or the Prophets—

#2—v18—For assuredly—

#3—v18-19—jot & tittle

#4—v20—righteousness of the scribes & Pharisees

          Matthew 23:25-28

#5—v21—You have heard that it was said

          Matthew 5:21; 27; 31; 33; 38 & 43

          The inside matters. What’s on the inside will eventually come out.

          James 1:13-15

          Isaiah 53:5

                    Transgressions—sin we commit

                    Iniquities—sin we contemplate

          Philippians 4:8

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Scripture Reading: Zephaniah 3:17 “For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”

Text: Matthew 5:13-16

#1—The Kingdom of God (Heaven)

          Matthew 4:17, 23

          Jesus gives instructions on how to live in the Kingdom of Heaven (God)

                    The Beatitudes—

                              #1-4—Our relationship with God

                              #5-8—Our relationship with others

#2—Jesus provides the “why” for the beatitudes

          Matthew 5:13-16

          Salt—adds flavor

                    Preserves

                    Aids in healing

                    Makes a difference

          Light—exposes obstacles hidden by the dark

                      Shows the way

                      Pushes darkness away

                      Helps bring relief from fear

#3—Jesus gives examples of being salt & light

          Matthew 5:43-48—Love your enemies

          Luke 10:25-37—Rethink who your neighbors are

          Acts 1:8—Be witnesses

          2 Corinthians 5:20–Paul uses the phrase, “ambassador”

          1 Peter 3:15–Peter’s instructions about being salt & light