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Sunday, October 25, 2020

Bible Reading: Psalm 84:10-12

Text: Matthew 24:4-14, 36

1. Last Days—Acts 2
2. God gave marching orders to the Church—Acts 1:8
3. God empowered the Church to carry out our marching orders

1. Matthew 24—
2. Verse 6—wars and rumors of wars
3. Nation against Nation
4. Kingdom against kingdom
5. John 10:10
6. Verse 7—Earthquakes
7. Verse 7—Famines
8. Verse 8—accelerating as birth pains

1. Our Response
2. We should be challenged to live our life in such a manner that no matter when the end might be, we will not be caught off guard
3. Mark 13:33
4. Live in gratitude for the gift of salvation
5. Romans 10:9
6. After we accept Christ as our Savior, the only concern we should have to deal with as far as eternity is, “where will our family and friends spend eternity?”
7. Acts 1:8
8. We should be doing the works that God established for us
9. Ephesians 2:10

Questions for consideration:

1—What do you think about when you think about the “End Times?” Do those thoughts frighten you?

2—What can you do to ensure your family and friends are ready?

3—Are you living as though the “End” could be today? If not, what do you need to do to be ready?

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Sunday, October 18, 2020

Text: Genesis 15:9-11

Bible Reading for Today: Psalm 16:1, 2,5 & 11 (NLT)

Text: Genesis 15:9-11

1. Covenants—
2. Two parties, one strong and independent; one weak and dependent
3. Animals used for this covenant were the same animals prescribed for the sin sacrifice
4. The “flaming torch” and “smoking firepot” appear later, to lead Israel out of Egypt (a pillar of fire and a cloud of smoke)
5. Two parties walk through the pooled blood of the animals
6. Declaring the life and death consequences of keeping the Covenant
7. But…. God puts Abram into a deep sleep. Now it’s all on God

1. What’s being promised?
2. Genesis 13:14-16

1. Vultures
2. Unclean bird
3. Likened to demonic spirits (Revelation 18:2)
4. Trying to disrupt the covenant ceremony
5. Abram drove them away

1. God has made promises to us (you).
2. John 10:10—God’s plan for us is to have a rich and satisfying life
3. Satan tries to “steal, kill and destroy” John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:8
4. Satan has “vultures” or “schemes 2 Corinthians 2:11
5. We are to “draw near to God” James 4:8
6. We are to “guard our heart” Proverbs 4:23

Questions for consideration:

1. What are the promises of God you are hanging on to today?
2. What “vultures” are trying to steal, kill or destroy God’s promises to you?
3. What are you doing to “draw near” to God or to “guard your heart?”

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Sunday, October 11, 2020

Today’s Bible Reading: Psalm 91:1-6

Text: Hebrews 10:24-25

1. Review of Birds on a Wire, Part I

A–Acts 2:42, 46-47—Daily Bible Study; Daily Fellowship; Daily Lord’s Supper; Daily Prayer

“They continued” in these things; signs & wonders; conversions; the church grew Daily

B. Birds on a wire: they formed a flock; they work together; they found a place of warmth; they face the same direction; they give space to one another; they are the same variety

Birds on a Wire, Part II

I Hebrews 10:24-25–

1. Prod or incite—

• The Day–

1. Matthew 28:19-20

1. As you are going
2. Sally & Light
3. Sphere of Influence
4. Social Media

• Daily, Continual; Assimilate; Encourage; Pray; Teach.

1. One another Verses:

Love One Another—John13:34                    Honor one another—Romans 12:10

Accept one another—Romans 15:5                       Serve one another—Galatians 5:13

Bear one another’s burden—Galatians 6:2           Forgive one another—Ephesians 4:2             

Encourage one another—1 Thessalonians 5:11    Pray for one another—James 5:16                      

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Sunday, October 4, 2020

Text: Acts 2:42, 46-47; Hebrews 10:24-25; Matthew 28:19-20

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:1-5a “Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. ² Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. ³ He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. ⁴ He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. ⁵ He fills my life with good things.” (NLT)

Birds on a Wire—Acts 2:42, 46-47

God’s Pattern for the Church—

Key words: doctrine; fellowship; communion, prayer and DAILY

In our current season, we must be intentional; creative; observant and willing to do things differently than we’ve done before. Those who say, “we’ve never it this way before” will quickly fall by the wayside

Judges 21:25—”In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.”

Why do birds sit on a wire?

1—they have a purpose—migration

2—they are helping one another

3—they know which wires to sit on and which ones to avoid

4—they are all facing the same direction

Unity—doesn’t mean they are all the same; they are still unique; but they are in it for the benefit of others

5—they do not hinder one another

6—they are of the same variety

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Sunday, September 27, 2020

Text: 1 Kings 17:1-4

Bible Reading: Psalm 23 “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and your unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.”

There are times when God works in our lives through the gentle workings of a dove. These times are gentle, peaceful, and bring us much comfort. The Holy Spirit comes as a dove in these times, hovering over us as a brooding dove to lovingly bring order to our world. (Genesis 1:2; Matthew 3:16)

There are other times when God works in our lives through circumstances that He did not cause, through events that others chose for us, and through the sinful ways of our world. These are the “ravens” of our times.

Text: 1 Kings 17:1-4

The drought—

The wicked king—

The false, demonic god—

The prophet—

The raven—

          Leviticus 11:13-18

Philippians 4:19 “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (New Living Translation)

Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who^[i] have been called according to his purpose. (New International Version)

How has God provided for you in times that were less than enjoyable?

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Sunday, September 20, 2020

Text: John 20:22

Bible Reading: Psalm 100 (NLT)

Last week:

Genesis 1:2—a dove is symbolic of purity and harmlessness

Acts 10:38—Jesus lived His life under the direction of the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:11—The Holy Spirit was the energy that brought Jesus to life; this same Spirit lives in us

1 Corinthians 6:19—We are the “temple” or “place of residence” for the Holy Spirit

Today:

1. John 20:22—Jesus breathed upon the disciples

1. Ephesians 2:1—Dead in our sin; alive through the Holy Spirit

1. Genesis 2:7—Adam was a lump of clay until………..

1. Ezekiel 37—God brought life into an entire nation with His breathe

• John 10:10—a rich and satisfying life

1. “a still small voice” and our “knower”

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Sunday, September 13, 2020

Sermon Notes

Text: John 20:22

Bible Reading: Isaiah 50:7, 9

Text: John 20:22

1. Genesis 1:2–The first time we are introduced to the Holy Spirit

1. The Holy Spirit—a brooding dove, hovering over the nest

• The Holy Spirit is the energy or power behind creation

• Creation—Order out of chaos

2 Timothy 3:16-17—the same empowerment of creation was the source of energy for God’s Word when He breathed “all Scripture”

John 20:22—The disciples were energized or empowered when Christ breathed upon them

1. Matthew 3:16—Jesus’ baptism and the Holy Spirit

1. Life at this time was chaotic for the Jews

• John 10:10–Jesus came to bring a “rich and satisfying life” in abundance–

1. 1 Corinthians 6:19—The Holy Spirit and us

1. Acts 10:38—The Holy Spirit empowered Jesus to do miracles and to live a sinless life

• Romans 8:11—The Holy Spirit in us today!

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

Texts: Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 95:8-11; Hebrews 4:1

Scripture Reading: Psalm 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. ² Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, ³ though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.^”

The Word of God is God-breathed; The Word of God is infallible; The Word of God is always truth; and the Word of God is alive and energizing.

God & Israel—Psalm 95:8-11

Israel’s rebellion—Meribah and Massah

          14 recorded rebellions

God’s rest—God’s rest is His care of us; God’s rest is not sitting in a lounge chair watching the ocean waves. (Although it could be)

God’s rest is the fulfillment of God’s promises to us

God’s promises often come with the contingency of our obedience and willingness to follow His direction for our lives. God’s ways are not always like ours; His timing is not always our timing.

A hardened heart—Psalm 95:11; Ezekiel 11:19; Ezekiel 36:26

The Good News—Hebrews 4:1

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Text: Hebrews 4:12; Hebrews 3:7-4:10

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Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:1b-3a

Infallible—unfailing in effectiveness or operation; immune from failing or leading us into error

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Text: Hebrews 4:12—

          Living—

          Powerful—

          Sharper than a two-edged sword—

          Piercing—

          Division of soul and spirit—

Hebrews 3:7-4:10—

          The Promised Land was God’s promise of “rest” for Israel—

          The Word of God is God’s promise of “rest” for us—

We don’t have to be controlled by the “ups and downs” of circumstances. God and His Word will become our rock that we can build our life on. His Word was breathed out for us; for today; and for tomorrow.