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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 THE END OF THE DAY….

Mark 11:11 1 Corinthians 15 Revelation 5:9-14

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 tactful, not just truthful. Proverbs 15:4
Be understanding, not demanding. Luke 6:31
Be gentle, not judgmental. Romans 14:12

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 5:15-16

C arry my schedule to God.

Psalm 31:15

E njoy the moment.

Proverbs 14:30 Matthew 11:28-29

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.
     Psalm 141:3     Matthew 12:34     2 Corinthians 5:17

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

     Philippians 2:8

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 He always tells the truth.
          Hebrews 6:18     Romans 3:4

     2.  Because He loves me.
          1 John 4:16,18

     3.  Because He is in control.
          Romans 8:28

     4.  Because He will help me.
          Proverbs 3:5-6     Mark 5:36

Why should others trust me?
     1.  Because I tell the truth.
     2.  Because I love them.
     3.  Because my life is in control.
     4.  Because I help them.

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 To Forgive

Loving God means Keeping His Commandments

1 John 5:3

Forgiveness Is A Commandment

Colossians 3:12-13

Matthew 6:14,15

How Many Times?

Matthew 18:21-35

Blessed Is The Man

Ethiopian Eunuch

Acts 8:26-39

Re-Read Text

Romans 4:7-8

Is This You? If Not – Why Not?

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 controlling my reactions.

Proverbs 29:11 Matthew 12:36

3. By guarding my mind.

Proverbs 15:14

4. By admitting my mistakes.

Proverbs 28:13 Romans 3:23-24