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Sunday, June 1, 2025

2 Corinthians 5:17

Scripture Reading: Psalm 150:1-2, 6 “Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven! Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness! Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord!” (NLT)

Who We Are in Christ, Part I

#1–Ephesians 1:3-14—Spiritual blessings

Chosen in Christ (v4); Predestined for Adoption (5); Redeemed & Forgiven (v7); Revelation of God’s will (plan) (v9); Our Inheritance (v11); Sealed with the Holy Spirit (v13).

#2—Romans 6:5-6, 11

          Galatians 5:19-21—Our old man

          Galatians 5:22-23—Our new man

#3—Colossians 3:2, 8-10

          The “old” has passed. The “new” has come.

          Our past does not have the last word.

#4—Galatians 3:29

          Salvation & Justification—Roman 5:1

          Eternal Life—Romans 6:23

          Access to the Holy Spirit—John 14:26; Romans 8:9

#5—John 16:8—

• He convicts us of our sin.
• He guides us into righteous living.
• He provides victory instead of judgment.

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Sunday, May 18, 2025

Isaiah 41:10

Scripture Reading: Psalm 145:1-3, 8-9, 18, 20 “I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever.I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. The Lord protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked.” (NLT)

#1—”Fear not, for I AM with you”

          Exodus 3:14—I AM that I AM, the eternally self-existent God.

#2— “Be not dismayed, for I AM your God.”

Dismayed—stressed, alarmed, fearful, worried, or sad due to circumstances.

#3— “I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you”

Strengthen—support, encourage, provide whatever we need to do what needs to be done.

          Help—to come alongside, assist, give support.

#4— “I will uphold you with My righteous right hand”

          Uphold—to make secure.

God’s right hand—a symbol of His power, His protection, His love, and His grace and mercy. Being at God’s right hand is a place of honor.

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Sunday, April 27, 2025

1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Scripture Reading: Psalm 103:1-5a “Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things.” (NLT)

Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2—Jesus Christ and Him crucified

*Our focus should always be on the cross*

#1–Evidence for the resurrection:

1 Corinthians 15:13-14—If there was no resurrection

Acts 13:29-31—

1 Corinthians 15:3-7—

Matthew 28:11-15—If Jesus wasn’t resurrected, why did they bribe the Roman soldiers?

#2–Psalm 103:2-6–Benefits of the Crucifixion & Resurrection:

• Forgiveness of sin

          Leviticus 1:11—

          Ephesians 1:7—

          Colossians 1:13-14–

• Heals our diseases

          Isaiah 53:5—

          1 Peter 2:24–

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Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025

Matthew 28:1-6a; 1 Peter 1:3

Scripture Reading: Psalm 62:5-6 “My soul is quiet and waits for God alone. My hope comes from Him. ⁶ He alone is my rock and the One Who saves me. He is my strong place. I will not be shaken.” (NLV)

The Story of Checkmate:

          Artist: Moritz Retzsch, 1831

          Chess Master: Paul Morphy

Jesus and Checkmate:

          Satan thought he had defeated Jesus.

          Jewish Leaders

          Judas

          The crowd

          Pilate

          Burial

          The Tomb

          But…….

Acts 2:22-24—But God released Him from the horrors of death….

Romans 8:11—The Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead….

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Sunday, April 13, 2025

Matthew 21:1-11

Scripture Reading: Psalm 23:1-4 “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; (NIV)

The Triumphant Entry—Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19

The Colt—Zechariah 9:9

The Crowd—John 11; Matthew 9:27-31; Luke 19; Luke 24

The Garments—2 Kings 9:13

The Palm Branches—Signs of victory and rejoicing

The “Hosanna’s”—Psalm 118:25-26

The King—Matthew 21:9 “Son of David”

Revelation 19:11-16

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Sunday, April 6, 2025

Luke 24:13-27; Psalm 22

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 26:3-4 “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.” (NLT)

On the Road to Emmaus—sadness, hopelessness, discouragement, confusion, but then Jesus comes along.

Maybe #1—Psalm 22:1 & Matthew 27:46

Maybe #2—Psalm 22:6-8 & Matthew 27:39-43

Maybe #3—Psalm 22:16 & John 20:24-27

Maybe #4—Psalm 22:18 & Matthew 27:35

Maybe #5—Zechariah 9:9 & Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:27-36

Maybe #6—Zechariah 11:12-13 & Matthew 26:13-14

Maybe #7—Zechariah 12:10 & John 19:34

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Sunday, March 30, 2025

Luke 24:13-27

Scripture Reading: Psalm 145:1-3 “I praise your greatness, my God the King; I will praise you forever and ever. I will praise you every day; I will praise you forever and ever. The Lord is great and worthy of our praise; no one can understand how great he is.” (NCV)

The Road to Emmaus—Who, What, When, Where, and Why?

Verse 27—What did Jesus tell them?

• Maybe #1—Genesis 3:14-15

• Maybe #2—Isaiah 52:12—53:12

• Maybe #3—Dueteronomy 18:15

Galatians 5:1 “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.”

Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares [entangles] us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”

Christ has come to set us free! Let’s make sure we stay free.

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Sunday, March 23, 2025

2 Corinthians 5:17

Scripture Reading: Psalm 33:20-22 “We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone.” (NLT)

Lent—a forty-day season prior to Easter with a focus on prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and personal reflection with the intent of drawing closer to God.

What to give up for Lent and why—

          Hebrews 12:1—

#1—Complaining (Grumbling)

          Philippians 2:14-15 a; 1 Corinthians 10:10

#2—Grudges/Unforgiveness

Matthew 18:21-22; Matthew 6:14

#3—Poor Self-image

          Psalm 139:13-14; 1 John 3:1a

#4—Fear/Anxiety

          1 Peter 5:7; John 14:27

#5—Our Past

          Psalm 103:12; 1 John 1:9; Jeremiah 29:11

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Sunday, March 9, 2025

Romans 8:31-39;1 Samuel19:11-16

Psalm 59        

Scripture Reading: Psalm 59:16-17 “But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.” (NIV)

See the back of your Note Page.

The Apostle Paul and Tough Times:

• 2 Corinthians 11:25-27–Paul’s Tough Times.
• 2 Corinthians 12:7-11—God’s grace is sufficient.

1 Samuel 19:11-16—David’s Tough Times.

David’s Song (Psalm) describing his Tough Times.

• Verses 1-10—David’s prayer for help.
• Verses 11-17—David’s confession of his confidence in God.
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Two proclamations of David’s Confidence (Faith) in God:

• Psalm 59:10
• Psalm 59:16-17

Just as Paul confessed that God’s grace was sufficient, David confessed that God would be faithful to him.

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Sunday, March 2, 2025

Texts: Romans 8:31-39; Job 1:1; 1 Peter 5:6-7

Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. ⁴ He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.” (NLT)

#1–The Book of Job—Written by Moses

• The Man Job—Job 1:1, 8, 12
• Job stayed focused on God and God’s faithfulness—Job 13:15; 19:25-26; 23:8-12.

#2—Tough Times—Matthew 14:25-32

• Tough Times could cause you to trust in God like never before.
• Tough Times could cause you to do something you’ve never done before in an act of faith or an act of trusting in God.
• Philippians 1:6

#3—1 Peter 5:6-7

• Humble
• God will exalt you in due time.
• Cast your cares upon Him.
• God cares for you.
• God’s Kingdom has no “hermits” or “recluses”