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The Truth, Nothing but the Truth, Part III

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Sunday, August 16, 2020

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:1-8

Texts: Hebrews 4:12

          God breathed—2 Timothy 3:16-17

          Why is “God breathed” important to us?

Infallible—Absolutely trustworthy or sure. Unfailing in effectiveness or operation. Immune from failing or leading to error.

Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart.” (NKJV)

Living—

Powerful-–

Shaper than a two-edged sword—

          Revelation 1:16—

          Ephesians 6:17—

Piercing—

          Proverbs 4:23—

“The Truth, Nothing but the Truth” Part II

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Sunday, August 9, 2020

Bible Reading: Psalm 111:1-4

Texts: 2 Peter 1:16-21; Luke 9:28-32; Matthew 5:18

Review from last week: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

          All Scripture–

          God breathed—

Infallible—Absolutely trustworthy or sure. Unfailing in effectiveness or operation. Immune from failing or leading to error.

2 Peter 1:16-21—What is Peter talking about?

Luke 9:28-32—Mount of Transfiguration

Peter, James and John saw the glory of God, thrust upon Jesus and heard the voice of God announcing who Jesus was

Two thoughts from 2 Peter 1:19-21

Thought #2–How Scripture came about—“moved by the Holy Spirit”

Thought #1—we have “a surer or a more certain word” “a more sure word”

When the Holy Spirit “breathed” and “moved” upon men, we were given a “more sure word” than what Peter saw, as an eyewitness.

Matthew 5:18 “For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth shall pass away, not one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the Law till all is fulfilled.”

“The Truth & Nothing but the Truth” Part I

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Sunday, August 2, 2020

Text: Matthew 5:18; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-7

Matthew 5:18—

          “jot & tittle”—

          Law—

Truth—Is there “absolute truth?” Or is “truth relative?”

          Who or what do you trust?

          The Bible and Standard Oil—Exodus 2:3

          The “skin of our teeth”—Job 19:20

God’s Word is “infallible”—Infallible—Absolutely trustworthy or sure. Unfailing in effectiveness or operation.” “Immune from failing or leading to error”

The reason Scripture is infallible is because it was “God breathed”

2 Timothy 3:16-17— “All Scripture”

          God breathed—

          40 men, over 1600 years—

          Times have changed, but God hasn’t changed

Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; Numbers 23:19

Rejoice! Part V

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Sunday, July 26, 2020

Text: Philippians 4:10-13

Bible Reading for July 26: Psalm 145:9-13

Please note the following verses in Philippians 4:

v.1-3—the importance of “getting along”

v.3—Rejoice, always

v 6-7—Be anxious about “nothing;” pray about everything.

v. 8—Focus on these things

The Apostle Paul wrote 13 of the 27 books of the New Testament. Some were letters of correction; letters of instruction; letters of encouragement; and letters of love.

Paul is in prison in Rome. The Philippian church sent a gracious and generous gift to him along with their pastor, Epaphroditus, to encourage Paul.

Philippians 4:10-13—Paul knew what it was to no food and no water. He also knew what it was to more than enough food and water. No matter what he had, because of Christ, he was able to thrive no matter the circumstances. Paul did not allow the circumstances to make him anxious.

This was not about Paul; not about his lack or his supply. It was Christ and how Christ always made a way.

Christ is the way maker; He will make a way for you!

God made a way for Jacob to survive and thrive. He made a way for Israel out of Egypt; He made a way across the Red Sea and through the wilderness.

Numbers 23:19

Rejoice! Part IV

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Sermon Notes, Sunday, July 19, 2020

Troy Mills Christian Church

Philippians 3

Today’s Bible Reading: Romans 8:37-39

The Apostle Paul—His Past

          Acts 7:58; Acts 8:1-3; Acts 9:1-9

Philippians 3:4-6–Paul reveals more about his past

Philippians 3:7-10—Paul’s attitude towards his past

Philippians 3:13-14—Paul’s future

Our past–

  • Our past does not condemn us
  • Our past does not save us
  • Our past is not the end
  • Our past does not dictate our future
  • God is greater than our past

Our future–

Jeremiah 29:11-God has plans for our future

1 John 1:9—we are saved because we confess our sin

2 Corinthians 5:17—God has promised to make all things new

REJOICE! Part III

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Sunday, July 12, 2020

Text: Philippians 2:5-11

Philippians 2:5-11 is often referred to as the “Kenosis of Christ.” “Kenosis” means to “empty” or “to relinquish.” This ancient hymn of the church was sung in celebration of the Messiah (Christ) coming fully in the form of man (Jesus). He chose not to live equal to God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. Instead he chose to take on the form of a man (Galatians 4:4) and live fully dependent upon the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:38).

Philippians 1:1—Encouragement; Comfort; Fellowship; and Tenderness & Compassion

These four things are ours, as Christ followers, because we are “in Christ.” I will be writing about these four things on my blog this week. You can read my comments at: http://www.donmcgarvey.com

#1–Philippians 2:5-8—

          “Let this mind”—

          Messiah’s existence prior to becoming a man—

          Messiah came as a “bondservant”—

          Messiah did not come to the earth to be served. He came to serve–         Matthew 28:20; Mark 10:45.

#2–Philippians 2:9-11—

If we truly desire joy in our lives, we need to serve God first, serve others next, and then allow God to “exalt” us to the place He has established for us to be.

REJOICE! Part II

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Sunday, July 5, 2020

Philippians 1:6, 21

Bible Reading for Sunday, July 5: Psalm 33:6-12

Acts 16—the start of the Philippians church

Ten years later, Paul writes this letter to the church at Philippi to thank them for the provisions they gathered and sent him.

Paul’s prison sentence–

Paul’s command to “Rejoice!”—15 times in this letter, Paul commands the Christ followers in Philippi to “Rejoice!” Paul was not going to allow circumstances, even a Roman prison, to rob him of his joy. Joy is not happiness. Joy is not based on circumstances. Joy is based on doing what God wants us to do no matter the circumstances.

Philippians 1:6— “He who began a good work in you…….”

God will complete the work of salvation—

God will complete the work of sanctification—

God will complete the “good works” established for us to do—

          Ephesians 2:10—

Philippians 1:21— “To live Christ, to die gain”

We are to live life to the fullest until God says it is time to work no more, this our joy!

Rejoice!

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Sunday, June 28, 2020

Text: Acts 16:11-40

Bible Reading: Psalm 58

The birth of the Philippian church is recorded for us in Acts 16:11-40

I. First Convert—Acts 16:11-15

II. Second Convert—Acts 16:16-24

III. Third Convert—Acts 16:25-30

Conclusion: The Great Question: What must I do to be saved?

Familiar Scriptures from Philippians: (NKJV)

Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;”

Philippians 1:21 “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain”

Philippians 3:12 “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.”

Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!”

Philippians 4:6 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;”

Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Dear Dad: Five Godly Lessons Learned from an Imperfect Father

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Bible Reading: Psalm 130

Fathers’ Day Sermon Notes for Sunday, June 21, 2020
Kris McGarvey, Troy Mills Christian Church

Scripture – 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

  1. Relationship with God – Psalm 27:4; Matthew 6:33; Colossians 3:17
  1. Words – Proverbs 16:24; 18:4, 20-21; Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21; James 3:6
  1. Forgiveness: Matthew 6:14; 18:21-22; Mark 11:25; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:12-13
  1. Time with family – Psalm 127:3-5; Proverbs 6:20; 17:6; 22:6; 23:24
  • Finish better than you started – Psalm 130:1-6; Galatians 6:9; Ephesians 2:4, 8-10; Colossians 3:13; 2 Timothy 4:7

Get Ready! Part III

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Sunday, June 14, 2020

Bible Reading: Psalm 56:1-9

GET READY! Part III

#1—Joshua 3:1-5—Consecrate yourselves

#2—Matthew 5:13-14—You are the “salt of the earth”

#3—Matthew 5:15-16—You are the “light of the world”

#4—Matthew 28:19-20—We are to “make disciples as we are going about our lives.”

Additional Scriptures to read: Acts 1:8; John 1:1-5; Colossians 4:6;

Hebrews 6:4-6; 1 Peter 3:15-16; 2 Peter 2:20-21