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Sunday, March 20, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:161-168 “Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trebles only at your word. I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just. Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. I long for your rescue, Lord, so I have obeyed your commands. I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do.”

Text: 1 Peter 3:18

#1—John 18:39-40

A Roman Prisoner

          A robber

#2—Luke 23:18-24

          Part of rebellion against the Romans

          A murderer

#3—Mark 15:6-15

          He was part of a “gang”

          A murderer

#4—Matthew 27:15-26

          A notorious prisoner

Romans 5:18-19–Justification—means that our sins have been removed; we were acquitted of our sin

1 Peter 3:18 “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,”

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Sunday, March 13, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:153-160 “Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with your decrees. Lord, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from your laws. Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart because they care nothing for your word. See how I love your commandments, Lord. See how I love your commandments, Lord. Give back my life because of your unfailing love. The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.” (NLT)

Text: Romans 8:31-39

#1—Review of Romans 8:26-30

Five Questions

#1—Verse 31 “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

          Omnipotent, Omnipresent, Omniscient

          Matthew 19:26— “with God all things are possible.”

#2—Verse 32 “He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?”

#3—Verse 33 “Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect?”

          Romans 5:18

          Psalm 103:12

          Justification—acquitted

          Elect—those who are “saved”

#4—Verse 34 “Who is he who condemns?

          Romans 7:24

          Romans 8:1

#5—Verse 35 “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?”

          Romans 8:36

          Romans 8:37

John 10:10 “The thief’s [Satan] purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My [Christ] purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” (NLT)

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Sunday, March 6, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:145-152 “I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord! I will obey your decrees. I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. In your faithful love, O Lord, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. But you are near, O Lord, and all your commands are true. I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever.” (NLT)

Text: Romans 8:26-30

#1—The Holy Spirit knows us better than we know ourselves

#2—The Holy Spirit knows the “mind of God” for us

          1 Corinthians 2:10-11

#3—Verse 28—God is at work

          Psalm 37:23

          Jeremiah 29:11

#4—Purpose—Salvation

          John 3:16

          2 Peter 3:9

#5—Foreknew

          Ephesians 2:10

#6—Predestined

#7—Glorification

          Hebrews 9:27

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Sunday, February 27, 2022

Psalm 119:137-144 “O Lord, you are righteous, and your regulations are right. Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandment. Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.” (NLT)

Text: Romans 8:12-17

1—Verses 12 & 13—a summary of verses 1-11

          We are debtors—

          2 Corinthians 5:17—because of what Christ did

          Galatians 5:19-21—works of the flesh (the old man)

          Galatians 5:22-23—fruit of the Holy Spirit (the new man)

2—Verses 14-17

          We are adopted— (Abba Father)

          We are heirs—

3—Our inheritance consists of four things

          We inherit God’s glory—Romans 5:1-2

          We inherit eternal life—Titus 3:4-7

          We inherit God Himself—Lamentations 3:24

                    He is our portion—

          We inherit everything in the universe—Hebrews 1:1-2

4—Ephesians 4:20-24

Living out of our “old man” or living out of our “new man” is always a choice. We can choose to live out of the “new” with the help of the Holy Spirit, or we can live out of the “old” and please our old, sinful nature.

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Sunday, February 20, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:129-136 “Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey y our commandments. Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.” (NLT)

Text: Romans 8:5-11

          Contrast between our flesh and the Spirit

#1—The Day the Law was given—Exodus 32

          Moses had been gone a long time

          The people beg for other gods

          Aaron forms a “golden calf”

          Three thousand people die

#2—The Day the Holy Spirit was given—Acts 2

          Feast of Pentecost

          God sends His Holy Spirit

          Three thousand people are “born again”

#3—Life & Death

          Verse 6—

          Verse 7—

          Verse 8—

          Verse 10—

          Verse 11—

#4—A new way of living

          Romans 5:1—Peace with God (contrasted to enmity with God)

          Galatians 5:1—Free to NOT SIN (contrasted to be in bondage to sin)

It’s always our choice!

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:129-136 “Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.” (NLT)

Life in the Spirit

Text: Romans 8:1-4

#1—Romans 5

          2 Corinthians 5:17

#2—Romans 6

          Justification–

          Sanctification—

          Mark 12:30

          Ephesians 4:22-24

#3—Romans 7

          Romans 7:15, 18-19

          Romans 7:24-25

#4—Romans 8:1-4

          Instead of condemnation, we have “peace with God” (Romans 5:1)

          Because of Christ, we are free from the penalty of sin (death)

          Because of Christ, we are made alive and have “put off” the old and “put on” the new

Ephesians 2:1 –And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins”

          Trespasses—things we do to please our sinful nature

          Sins—Being conformed to the things of this world; Living out of the “old man”

#5—Romans 5:1—Instead of being condemned by our sin, we can now have peace with God

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Sunday, February 6, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:121-128 “Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let those who are arrogant oppress me! My eyes strain to see your deliverance, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love and teach me your principles. Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your decrees. Lord, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have broken your law. Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. Truly, each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way.” (NLT)

Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; Matthew 5:13 & 14

A—Two Commands

#1–“Do not be unequally yoked….”

#2— “Come from among them and be separate?

B—In the world but not of the world

          John 17:14-16; Philippians 3:20; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15; James 4:4

C—Salt & Light

          Matthew 5:13 & 14

          The benefits of salt

          The benefits of light

D—We are called to be influencers

          Influencers are cautious about what influences them—Philippians 4:8

          Influencers influence by how they live—1 Peter 3:15

          Influencers look for places where they can make a difference.

          Where are you going to make a difference this week?

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Sunday, January 30, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:113-120 “I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. Lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on our decrees. But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations.” (NLT)

Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

#1—Verse 14—Unequally yoked

          An ox and a donkey—clean & unclean

Romans 12:1—

#2—Verse 17—Come out from among them and be separate

          If God has called you to be an “ox” don’t allow yourself to be yoked with donkeys!

#3–What does “be separate” look like?

          Separate—It’s a change of heart; Not a list of rules

Jeremiah 31:33—

Separate—making sure the inside is clean

Matthew 23:25-28

          Separate— Letting go of your past

2 Corinthians 5:17—

Isaiah 43:18-19

Separate—“allowing the Holy Spirit to renew our mind daily

                    Romans 12:2

          Separate—“putting off the old & putting on the new”

Ephesians 4:22-24—

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Sunday, January 23, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105-112 “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. I have suffered much, O Lord; restore my life again as your promised. Lord, accept my offering of praise, and teach me your regulations. My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions. The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. Your laws are my treasure; they are my hearts delight. I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.” (NLT)

Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

The goal: For God to become our Father and for us to become His “sons & daughters”

The question: How does this happen?

Verse 17— “Come out from among them…….”

          1 John 1:9; Isaiah 64:6

Verse 14—Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers

          Deuteronomy 22:10–

Five Rhetorical Questions:

#1—What fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness?

#2—What communion has light with darkness?

#3—What accord has Christ with Belial?

          John 10:10

#4—What part has a believer with an unbeliever?

#5—What agreement has the temple of God with idols?

          1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 6:19

The Book of Judges–

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:97-104 “Oh, how I love your law! I think about it all day long. Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for your commands are my constant guide. Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your decrees. I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. I have refused to walk on any path of evil, that I may remain obedient to your word. I haven’t turned away from your laws, for you have taught me well. How sweet are your words to my taste; they are sweeter than honey. Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life.” (NLT)

Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

#1—As Sons & Daughters we are “heirs”

          Romans 8:14-17

#2—What do we inherit?

1. God’s glory—Romans 5:1

• Eternal life—Titus 3:4-7

• God Himself—Lamentations 3:24

• Everything in the universe—Hebrews 1:1-2

#3—How do we become “sons & daughters?”

Do not touch what is unclean–2 Corinthians 6:17

#4—God is not a “kill-joy!

          1 John 1:9; John 10:10

#5—What does it mean to be “clean?”—Ephesians 1:4-5