THANKSGIVING
Today Matters THANKSGIVING Luke 17:11-19 1. It’s a decision and an action. Philippians 4:4-7 2. It’s an act of humility. Deuteronomy 8:10-17 3. It draws us closer to God. Romans 1:21 4. It’s God’s will. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
A Victorious Life
TODAY MATTTERS A VICTORIOUS LIFE 1 Corinthians 15:57 GUESS WHO IS THE KING? Matthew 2:1-2 Luke 23:1-3 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN FOLLOWING THE KING: – OBEDIENCE Joshua 1:8-9 John 14:23-24 – LOYALTY Matthew 7:21-27 Acts 5:29 – FRUSTRATION Luke 24:17-21 Joshua 7:7 1 Kings 19:4 Psalm 73 AT […]
A Life Changing Event
TODAY MATTERS A Life Changing Event Matthew 20:29-34 Question: What Do You Want Me To Do For You? I. Jesus: The Perfect Physician Acts 10:38 II. The Patient John 5:1-9 Question: Do You Want To Get Well? III. Our Choice Question: Do You Want To Get Well?
Showing Respect
TODAY MATTERS SHOWING RESPECT 1 Peter 2:17 WHY TREAT EVERYONE WITH RESPECT? Because God made everybody. Psalms 8:5 Because Jesus died for everyone. 1 Peter 1:18-19 Because it shows I know God. 1 John 4:8 Because I’ll get back what I give. Galatians 6:7 HOW CAN I SHOW RESPECT TO OTHERS? Be […]
A Balanced Life
TODAY MATTERS A Balanced Life Psalm 127:2 B uild my life around Christ. Matthew 6:33 Matthew 22:37-39 A ccept my humanity. Ecclesiastes 10:15 Psalm 119:73 L imit my labor. Exodus 20:9-10 Mark 2:24 A djust my values. Ecclesiastes 4:4 Mark 8:36 N ourish my spiritual life. Psalm 119:16 Luke […]
Developing Self Control: Controlling My Anger
TODAY MATTERS Developing Self Control: Controlling My Anger Proverbs 25:28 1. Resolve to control it. Proverbs 29:11 2. Realize the cost. Proverbs 29:22 3. Restrain my mouth. James 1:19 4. Reflect before reacting. Proverbs 19:11 5. Release my anger appropriately. Ephesians 4:26 6. Don’t repay evil for evil. Romans 12:17-21 7. Request God’s help. […]
PEACE
PEACE It is Well with My Soul Horatio Spafford Peace In The Middle East Global Peace Index Peacemaker 60’s Peace-Loving Hippies Peace Corps Shalom (Peace) No Justice, No Peace Peace Museum Peace(Song)-OAR Peace Symbol 1. Evil Exists 1 Peter 5:8 Isaiah 2:4 2. Rescue Uncertain Daniel 3 Matthew 10:34 3. Obedience to God’s Will […]
DEVELOPING TRUST
TODAY MATTERS DEVELOPING TRUST What happens when I trust anything else more than God? 1. I am disappointed. Deuteronomy 4:15-16 Jeremiah 10:14 Isaiah 44:20 2. I am dominated. 1 Corinthians 12:2 Psalm 115:8 Why don’t I trust God more? – Because I don’t know God. Psalm 9:10 Why should I trust God completely? 1. Because […]
BLESSED IS THE MAN (Forgiveness)
BLESSED IS THE MAN Forgiveness Romans 4:7-8 I. The Emphasis on Forgiveness Distinguishes Christianity From Other World Religions II. Forgiveness Is God’s Gift of Love (Grace) To Us Jesus Took The Initiative Mark 2:1-2 The Price For Forgiveness Was Expensive John 3:16,17 Hebrews 9:22 III. Our Gift of Love To God Is […]
Owning Up to My Responsibility
TODAY MATTERS Owning Up to My Responsibility Why live responsibly? – Because God is watching my life. Hebrews 4:13 – Because others are affected by my actions. 1 Corinthians 10:24 – Because God rewards it. Luke 19:26 How can I be a more responsible person? 1. By saving my resources. Proverbs 21:20 2. By […]