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Sunday, February 11, 2024

John 11:25-26

Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 30:19-20 “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings, and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him.” (NIV)

John 11:25-26

#1–“I AM the Bread of Life.”

      “I AM the Light of the World.”

      “I AM the Door/Gate.”

      “I AM the Good Shepherd.”

#2–Back story of John 11.

#3–“I AM the Resurrection and the Life.”

          Resurrection–Salvation; eternal life.

          Life–

          One-another statements–

#4–Matthew 5:13-16–Salt & Light.

#5–John 10:10–

          Life–

          Abundantly–

#6–So What?

#1–Ask God to fill you with His Spirit, and His joy!

          Galatians 5:22-23–

#2–What does your life say about God? How would others describe God based on the way you live?

John 1:4–

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

John 10:11; Psalm 23

Scripture Reading: Psalm 71:5-6 “O Lord, you alone are my hope. I’ve trusted you, O Lord, from childhood. Yes, you have been with me from birth; from my mother’s womb you have cared for me.” (NLT)

#1–“I AM” –Exodus 3:14

#2–“I AM the Bread of life” –John 6:35

#3–“I AM the Light of the World” –John 8:12

#4–“I AM the door (gate)” –John 10:7

#5–“I AM the Good Shepherd” –John 10:11

          Good–

          Romans 8:28

#6–Psalm 23

          V1–I shall not want–

          V2–Food & water–

          V3–He heals; He guides; He corrects–

          V4–The darkest of times–

          V5–Protects us–

          V6–Forever, “I AM the eternally self-existent One”–

#7–So What?

          Matthew 6:35–“He who believes in Me shall never hunger or thirst….”

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Sunday, January 28, 2024

John 10:7-10

Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 & Philippians 4:6 “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” (NLT)

#1–A Review:

“I AM the Bread of Life” –John 6:35

“I AM the Living Water” –John 7:37

“I AM the Light of the World” –John 8:12

#2–Back story for John 7-10.

#3–“I AM the Door [Gate].

#4–Many religions do not equal many ways.

#5–The big difference between Christianity and other religions.

          1 John 2:2–

                    “atoning” [propitiation]–

          Ephesians 2:8-9–

          Leviticus 4 & 5–  

          John 1:29–The Lamb of God.

#6–So What?

          John 11:25-26

          Acts 16:31

          Romans 10:9

          John 6:40

          Johnn 3:16

          2 Peter 3:9

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Sunday, January 21, 2024

John 8:12

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (NKJV)

#1–Leviticus 23–Seven Feasts of Israel

Feast of Tabernacles–Its purpose was to commemorate God leading the Israelites out of Egyptian captivity (bondage).

Two major ceremonies:

Water.

Light.

#2–Four golden Candelabras.

            John 8:12

#3–Jesus can make all your nights seem as if they were day.

#4–Light in the Scriptures:

            Genesis 15:17–

            Exodus 13:21-22–

            John 1:1-5–

            Psalm 27:1–

            Psalm 119:105–

            Genesis 1:1-3–

#5–Results of Jesus being the light of the world:

            John 8:7-10–Light exposes sin.

            John 9:6-7–Light opens blind eyes & illumines our path.

#6–So What?

            God will direct our path–Proverbs 3:5-6

            Walking in the light helps us see one another–1 John 1:5

            As we reflect the light, we will be come the light of the world–Matthew 5:13

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Sunday, December 31, 2023

Text: Micah 6:8

Scripture Reading: John 14:27; Psalm 34:18; Psalm 145: 18. “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” “The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart” “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,” (NKJV)

Background: Micah 6:6-7

#1–“He has shown you, O man, what is good;”

#2–What the Lord requires.

#3–Do justly.

#4–Love mercy (kindness).

#5–Walk humbly with your God.

Prophecies of Micah

• Fall of the northern Kingdom-1:6-7
• Invasion of Judah by Sennacherib in 701 B.C.-1:9, 12
• Destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple–3:12
• Judah’s Babylonian captivity–4:10
• Judah’s return from captivity–4:10
• The exact name of Christ’s birthplace–5:2

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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Text: Luke 2:8-10

Congregation Advent Reading: We wait as people who experience hardship and pain, yet we are called to witness to the persistent joy that sustains our life as God’s people.

#1–GREAT JOY–

Joy–Great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something or someone greatly valued or appreciated.

#2–The Gospel of Luke and the theme of “JOY”–

Luke 1:44–

Luke 24:52–

#3–Antonyms for JOY–“sorrow,” & “darkness.”

Psalm 30:11-12–

John 8:12–

JOY “displaces” sorrow & darkness.

#4–Life on a roller coaster–

JOY & happiness not based on circumstances.

Our challenge: When tough times, when doubt and fear are knocking on our door, remember the message of the angel to the shepherds: I bring you good tidings of GREAT JOY which will be to all people.

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Text: Luke 2:8-14

Congregational Advent Reading: We wait as people who yearn for peace that bears the fruit of community, equity, and flourishing for all.

Text: Luke 2:8-14

#1–Shepherds–Levitical Shepherds watching or guarding the flocks to be used in Temple sacrifices.

#2–Heavenly Host of Angels–hundreds, perhaps thousands of angels.

• Heaven’s Army–

#3–Peace of God–

#4–Peace of Mind–

• 1 Peter 5:8-9–
• Isaiah 26:3–

#5–Peace that surpasses all understanding–

• Philippians 4:6-7–

#6–Peace with God–

• Romans 5:1-2–
• Ephesians 2:8-9–
• 1 John 1:9–

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Matthew 7:24-27

Bible Reading: Titus 3:4-6 “When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.” (NLT)

#1–Matthew 5-7–Sermon on the Mount

          Character of Christ followers

          Being salt & light

          Guarding your heart

          Loving your enemies

          How to pray

          Don’t worry, seek God’s Kingdom

          Be wise, not foolish.

#2–Wadis

#3–Wise and foolish

#4–John 15:4-5–How to abide (remain) in Him.

#5–John 15:10–Making the effort; living with respect towards God.

#6–John 15:12–Choose love.

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

Text: Luke 18:9-14

Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 16:31-34 “Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice! Tell all the nations, “The Lord reigns!” Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy! Let the trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.” (NLT)

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

#1–To whom did Jesus tell this parable?

          Luke 18:9–

#2–The logic of heaven.

          A good guy.

          A bad guy.

#3–The Pharisee’s prayer–Luke 18:11-12

#4–The Tax Collector’s prayer–Luke 18:13

          Hebrews 4:16–

          Ephesians 2:8-9–

          Isaiah 64:6–

#5–Two take-a-ways–

• Stop comparing.
• We don’t earn our way into heaven by our good deeds, nor do we earn our way into hell by our evil deeds.

#6–Romans 3:23–All have sinned.

#7–1 John 1:99–God will cleanse us of our sins if we ask.

#8–2 Corinthians 5:17–God will make all things new.

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Luke 15:11-32

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:9-10 “God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a Sacrifice to take away our sins.” (NLT)

Luke 15:1-3–The audience for three parables.

Luke 15:11-13–

          The younger sons request–

          The father divided his livelihood–

          A far country–

Luke 15:14-16–

          He lost it all–

          He joined himself to a citizen of that country–

Luke 15:17-19–

          He [the younger son] came to himself–

          Mark 5:15–a man with an unclean spirit

          Proverbs 22:6–“Train up a child….”

Luke 15:20-24–

          The Father was looking for the younger son–

          A Robe, a ring, and sandals–

          Romans 8:1–

Luke 15:25-32–

          The older brother–

          “All that I have is yours”–

          “Was dead and is alive again”–