Today's Message: Treasure in Jars of Clay

Today's Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4

Treasure in Jars of Clay - A Study in 2 Corinthians 1 through 5

Today's Message: The New Covenant Rocks Today's Scripture: 2 Corinthians Chapter 3

3 Points:

1. New Covenant Confidence Rocks   v1-6

2. New Covenant Superiority Rocks   v7-16

3. New Covenant Freedom Rocks    v17-18

This Month's Series: Treasure in Jars of Clay, A Study in 2 Corinthians 1-5.

Today's Message: Outwitted or Triumphant?

Today's Scripture: 2 Corinthians Chapter 2

1. A_______________ the Doctrine of God       a. A New C__________ IN CHRIST       b. A New P_____________ FOR CHRIST   i. The W_____ of Reconciliation               - more in a bit…   ii. God pleading T______________ US        1. By L_____________ His Truth    a. Making it                              U____________________         i. Not b________________         ii. Unable to be r___________    b. Making it B______________         i. Desirable to the                                  o____________    2. P_________________ the Gospel of God       a. Set apart Christ as Lord in your            h_________       b. Always be ready to s________ for the Lord     i. Share your personal t_____________   ii. S___________ the Gospel message   iii. Do it with g_____________                    and respect       c. The WORD of            R_______________________ 

Today's Message: A Good & Faithful Servant

Today's Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Message: My Spiritual Gifts

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Today's Points:

1. Meant to Be Different

2. Meant to Be Used

Today's Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

1. The S__________ v7
   1.  But…
   2. The end of all things is at h________
      1. Jesus is r____________
      2. J_____________ is coming
         1. Account s____________ for believers
         2. F_______ sentencing for unbelievers

                        iii. T__________ - because the end is at hand                                  1. Be s_________ in your prayers                                  2. Be w______________ in your prayers

2. The M_____________ v8-11a

1. A___________ all things
   1. Have f________ love - a love that is “on fire!”
      1. For one a__________
      2. Love covers a m___________ of sins
   2. Be h___________ - help others feel welcome, valued
      1. Without g____________! - serving God’s guests!

iii. U____ your God-given gift(s)                    to serve the Church!

1. 1. S_______ the very words of God!  (Spirit)
   2. M___________ in the strength God supplies (Spirit)
2. The R____________ v11b
   1. God is g_____________
      1. Ideally in ALL T_________
         1. When we “k_____ in step with the Spirit”
      2. T____________ Jesus Christ
         1. To Whom b____________:
            1. THE g________
            2. THE d_______________
            3. Forever and ever! - no one else is w_________!

Message: Power From on High

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49

Three Points:

1. Power to Comprehend Scripture

2. Power to Spread the Gospel

3. Power to Rely on God

Message: Pursued by Wise Men

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Today's Message: Praised by Prophets

Today's Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Key Points:

1. The Prophet Moses v21-24

2. The Prophet Simeon v25-35

3. The Prophetess Anna v35-38

Today's Message: Proclaimed by Angels

Today's Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

1. The Scene is Set v 1-7
2. The Angels Proclaim v 8-14
3. The Shepherds Repeat v 15-20

1. Presented Through a W__________________ 2. Presented As The S________________ 3. Presented As the K__________ Forever

Today's Message: Be Thankful to Him

Today's Scripture: Psalm 100

Today's Message: O Come

Today's Scripture: Psalm 95

Today's Message: Forgetful Sheep

Today's Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

1. The M_____________ Shepherd v 11-14
   1. The G________ Shepherd
      1. Sent to the “l______ sheep of Israel”
      2. On His way to “give His l_____ for the sheep"
      3. Goes out of His way for L______, Zacchaeus...
   2. H_______ some “sheep”
      1. They c____ out for mercy from a distance
      2. Jesus h_______ and provides healing
         1. S________ them to the priests, they are healed!
2. The T_____________ Sheep v 15-16
   1. O____ of them
      1. When he saw that he was h__________
      2. Was overcome with g_____________
         1. R_____ to the Shepherd
         2. G____________ God with a Loud Voice!
         3. F_____ on his face in thanks and praise!
      3. He was a S______________… WHAAAAAT!
3. The F_____________ Sheep v 17-19
   1. The Shepherd is p_________________
      1. Were not t____ cleansed?
         1. So w_________ are they?
         2. Why only this f___________?
   2. The Shepherd c_____________ the foreigner
      1. R_______ up, go your way
      2. Your f_______ has made you well

Message: Teach Them

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

1. Symbolism of Baptism  a. I_________________ with Christ          i. D______ with Him –identify w/ His death   ii. B__________ with Him—identify w/ His burial          1. His grave was only b____________,                     temporary!   iii. R___________ with Him—identify w/               His Resurrect         1. A new life, e___________ life!         2. A New creation, a new d____________!  2. Deeper Symbolism of Baptism  a. N_________’s Ark   i. W__________ was the judgment of God         1. God made a w____ for Noah,                    family to escape  b. The Red Sea C_________   i. Water was God’s judgment on His e________       1. God made a way for I________ to escape  c. The s_________ of Baptism   i. When you s______ into the water...  3. Benefits of Baptism  a. For the B____________     i. A s_________ in the ground   ii. A l_______ in the sand  b. For the C___________   i. An i______________   ii. A t________, fellowship issue 

Message: All Authority

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-19a

1. All Authority         v18a

     a. Jesus - The Lord Jesus Christ

     b. Spoke to them -the Apostles, foundation of the Church

     c. Saying

     d. All authority - Supreme authority

          i. Given to Me

2. In Heaven, on Earth v. 18b

     a. In heaven - what does this mean?

         i. First heaven - our atmosphere, sky, air, etc.

         ii. Second heaven - space

         iii. Third heaven - dwelling place of God

               1. Takes His place as the second member of the Trinity

     b. On earth

           i. He had determined the order of creation

           ii. He makes the rules for living on earth

3. Go Therefore v. 19a

     a. Go - A command that can mean “in your going”

            i. Evangelize, baptize, teach… the world

     b. Therefore - because of what?

Message: Evangelize, Part 1

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

1. Proclaim the Savior’s G__________ v. 15       a. A F___________ Saying - a trustworthy statement   i. It is T________!                    - a summary of the gospel message       b. W__________ of Acceptance   i. By the C_________ - a cause for REJOICING!   ii. By the W__________ (sinners)                     - a cause for HOPE, PEACE!       c. Messiah Jesus came to s_____ sinners   i. Those who confess and R_________   ii. Those who put their F_________ in the Savior  2. Proclaim the Savior’s G_________ v. 16       a. Paul was God’s l___________ illustration   i. Of God’s m__________                   - for the “worst” of sinners!   ii. Of Christ’s l_________________                     - even for His declared enemies   iii. A T_________ to the sinner who needs saved!        1. The ones who WILL b___________ on Him    a. And be granted e______________ life!  3. Proclaim the Savior’s G__________ v. 17       a. Now to the K_______             - ruler of all, the living, the dead   i. E___________ - The One who reigns forever                   - Alpha, Omega   ii. I_____________ - The One who lives                    forever and ever!   iii. I_______________ - The One who                     needs nothing physical   iv. A____ W_____ - Far above the                     foolishness of sinners       b. Honor and Glory forever and ever            - Worthy of all p____________!       c. All God’s People said… 

1st Purpose: Love God

1. Loving God is E____________ Exodus 20:3-6    a. The First and Second C__________________
   1. 1st -“No other g____ before Me”
   2. 2nd - “No i_______”
      1. Don’t b_____ to them
      2. Don’t s_________ them
      3. God will not be r_____________ to 2nd place! a. Consequences for N_____ loving Him b. R___________ for loving, obeying Him!
2. Loving God is O_____________ 1 John 5:1-3 a. Begins with obedience to the G_________ b. Continues with obedience to His c_____________
   1. Loving God’s p__________ because He says to!    i. More about that next week! c. Love d___________    i. Loving God IS k___________ His commandments           1. But they are NOT b________________!!
3. Loving God is T___________ 1 John 5:4-5 a. Trusting Him to t__________ your life!        i. To overcome the w___________!              1. Have victory over the i_____________ of this world                    a. By F_________…TRUST in God and His way! b. Begins by TRUSTING God to be S____________!

Work, Work, Work

Various Scripture Texts

1. God E___________ Himself to WORK - Various Texts a. On His c____________        i. It was GOOD, p_________ and beautiful b. When it was finished (hold that thought) He r__________
2. God I____________ Man to WORK - Various Texts a. W_______ His creation       i. To tend and k_______ the garden      ii. To “tend” to the keeping of God’s o________          1. T_________ to eat from, not eat from     iii. They disobeyed and THE FALL c___________ everything        1. D________ became a grim reality        2. Work turned from a pleasure to a s___________ to survive

3. God D______________ His Son to WORK - Various Texts     a. To S______ His creation!!! RESTORE it!

1. Accomplished the Hard Work of a s___________ life
2. Accomplished the Hard Work of the c________
3. Accomplished the M____________ Work of Resurrection!
4. Invites believers to join Him in His w_____
5. Invites believers to join Him ultimately in P______________!

Today's Message: “Work Hard, Pray Hard”  Today’s Scripture:     Various Texts  1. Work Hard—L_______________       a. Proverbs 1        ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       b. Proverbs 9       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       c. Proverbs 16        ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       d. 2 Timothy 3        ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________    2. Pray Hard—T________________       a. Psalm 5        ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       b. Colossians 1        ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________              c. 1 Timothy 4        ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________       ___________________________________________  

Our Final Victory

1 Corinthians 15:50-58

1. A M________________ Cleared Up a. Now this I say - Paul is wrapping up his a________      i. He is writing to “b________” (fellow Christians)      ii. F_________ and blood            1. Our present m_________ body                  a. Subject to d________, aging, disease                                and death                  b. Cannot i_____ the Kingdom of God (?)       iii. C_______________              1. The sin n________ that also leads to death                  a. Cannot inherit i__________________
2. A M________________ Revealed a. Behold - EVERYONE L_______ AT THIS!      i. I am revealing a mystery, a h_________ thing      ii. Not all of us will die, but ALL of us will be C____________!      iii. It will happen instantaneously! L______ trumpet (end time)               1. Dead are raised incorruptible, living c_____      iv. It is a M___ for entering the Kingdom of God!      v. Then death will be v____________ forever!           1. Paul takes a moment to mock death’s feeble “v________”                 a. Sin & the Law p_____ death in us but..
3. An E_______________________ to ACTION a. Therefore - in v_____ of a certain resurrection      i. Be steadfast - resolute, f_____, unwavering      ii. Be i_____________ - unable to be swayed or shaken      iii. Always abounding in the w_____ of the Lord      iv. Knowing my work will not be in v______ in the Lord!

1. N____________ Bodies     v35-41       a. Paul a_____________ the next question            i. How does it all h__________, what kind of body would they have?       b. Paul provides the a__________ in an illustration             i. What is planted is “d______”   but expected to LIVE!            ii. What is planted is NOT the final plant, but a S_______            iii. What comes up is d______________ by GOD!       c. Paul e__________ with yet another            truth from nature              i. All f________ is not the same              ii. All “b_______” are not the same                   1. Each has its own “g_________”                       a. Each has its own p__________ & beauty  2. S______________ Bodies v. 42-45       a. The Resurrection is like s_________ seeds!              i. The body is “sown” as a d______ kernel                   1. It is “raised” to everlasting L_____!              ii. The body is “sown” in s___ (sin brings death)                   1. It is “raised” in g_____ (honor and beauty)              iii. The body is “sown” in w_____________                   (uncontrollable demise)                   1. It is “raised” in p_________                    (over death and the grave)               iv. The body is “sown” as a natural body                     (in A______)                   1. It is “raised” a spiritual body (like C______!)        b. The two different bodies come from two different              s____________!  3. Natural O_______ of Resurrection v. 46-49       a. Natural comes f________, then the spiritual            i. Like the “first man” and the “s________ man”                1. Natural men bear the l__________ of Adam                2. Born a_______ men will bear                          the likeness of Jesus!       b. In the Resurrection the saved are C____________!            i. From the image of Adam to being like J______!

1. What’s the Point of S______-S___________ v29-32 a. Sacrificing for the S______ of the Dead               i. B__________ “for the dead” -on behalf of b. Sacrificing for the c________ of Christ          -”in jeopardy”               i. Paul knew what it was to s________ for Christ!               ii. Paul lived a life of “d______ to self” every day! c. Sacrificing my l_____ for the cause of Christ           i. “If, in the manner of men” -what is this?               1. What a_________ is it to me?                        Just live for self!
2. What’s the Point of S_____-C__________ v33-34 a. Don’t be d___________!          -a common NT admonition     i. Evil company c_________ good habits (morals) b. A__________ to righteousness     i. Don’t lose sight of the                  p________ of righteousness c. Do not s____      i. Remember, there are r___________ for                  faithfulness d. Don’t be i_____________ by people who deny          resurrection    i. Either by w_______ or by l___________!        it’s shameful!

Conclusion: The resurrection of Jesus changes e____________! He has promised eternal, resurrection life to all who trust in Him by faith!

Don’t lose s________ of the c_________ resurrection! It WILL happen and you should live for the day!

The Risen Christ, Our Hope

1 Corinthians 15:12-19

1. P__________ There Is A Resurrection v. 12-13 a. Christ was preached to them as r_____________      i. And apparently they b______________ b. Some were d____________ a resurrection from the dead      i. Perhaps not C______’s resurrection (eye witnesses above)      ii. But O____ resurrection - different schools of thought c. If “some of you” had been right, then Jesus was still d________!
2. P_____________ Without A Resurrection v. 14-19 a. If Christ is not r________:      i. Our p_____________ is empty - there is not power to save!      ii. Your f________ is empty - you have no future, no hope!      iii. The apostles are l______   - so are gospel preachers today       iv. Your faith is f________, you are still in your sins!              1. Let’s follow that out…       v. Worse still - the dead in Christ are g______ forever!       vi. W_________ of all - if there is no resurrection…

Israel’s History - 2 Kings 19:32-36  >Hezekiah = Yahweh Strengthens  >Isaiah = Yahweh is Salvation  >Sennacherib = Sin (the moon god) replaced brothers

 - Sennacherib sent men to Israel to tell the people to accept and worship Assyria and live

 - Hezekiah Ordered Not to Answer  - Sent a Letter to Hezekiah: Sennacherib defeated all known Walled Cities and their gods, saying “Your God will be no different”

 - Hezekiah went to temple (prayer) with letter to God

God’s Answer:

 - Not set foot or shoot arrows in Jerusalem  - Sennacherib runs back to Nineveh!  - Sent 1 Angel: 185,000 killed in ONE night!  - Sennacherib went back as told!

America’s History

 - Formed on Godly Laws & Ideas

 - We are NOT a democracy (people rule)!  - We are a republic (laws rule)!

What happened?  - Christians became lazy and not stand as we should  - Condone sin, not condemned for it  - Became silent and not stand for what is right in God’s eyes

In 2024 Elections: 44% of Christians did NOT vote!

2 Chronicles 7:14

My People—Salvation Humble & Obey Seek Him

Then He will HEAR it & FORGIVE & RESTORE!

He is the SAME God as he was in Hezekiah’s time!

Sermon by Pastor Bruce Rose.

1. A C__________ Apostle v. 10-13 a. Paul’s R______________ - appreciating a generous church!     i. In the L_____! - here it is again!         1. God’s p___________ through the Philippian church         2. God’s provision through the ups & d_______ of life              a. In p____________ and plenty              b. In p____________ and want         3. God’s provision of s____________ for all of life               a. Through C________! - remember vs. 4 from last wk?
2. A G______________ Church v. 14-20 a. “Nevertheless” - though Paul’s t_____ strength is Christ      i. Paul c____________ the church (true believers) at Philippi         1. They had h__________ him previously and often     ii. Paul e______________ the church - fruit to their credit!         1. You have supplied me well! Your gift p__________ God!         2. God will continue to s_______ your needs!     iii. Paul overflows with p_________ to God!         1. God s__________ for you to give, then rewards you for giving what He supplied!!!

3. A W______ Greeting v. 21-23      a. G________ every saint (true believers in Jesus)      b. The s________ here greet you!          i. Especially those of C________'s household!      c. The g_________ of… - saving grace, sanctifying grace            i. Our Lord - His L____________            ii. Jesus - His h_____________            iii. Christ - His D__________, Role as Messiah            iv. Be with you all - Paul’s desire for E_____________! AMEN!

1. The M______ of Peace v2-3 a. I i________ Euodia AND I i__________ Syntyche         i. Be of the s_______ mind (agree) IN THE LORD b. I u______ you also    -the whole church works together        i. True C____________             1. H______ these women     -encourage peace       a. Gospel l___________        i. With Clement, others, S________ workers!
2. The M__________ of Peace v4-7 a. R____________ in the Lord     -despite circumstances b. Let your g____________ be known to all men        i. Includes those in the faith, o___________ the faith ii. The Lord is at h_______ c. Don’t be a__________ about anything d. P______ about everything         - prayer, petition, thanks e. S___________ to God’s peace!     -it will guard your heart!
3. The M_______________ of Peace v8-9 a. F________    -an encouragement for today, always b. Set your mind on G_______ things!   -don’t look for bad! i. T_____ ii. N_______, just, pure, lovely iii. Good report, v___________, praiseworthy iv. I must focus on my own actions, m______________       i. Then God will help me be v______________!!

Today’s Message:            “Accurate Counting” Today’s Scripture:               Philippians 3:1-9

1. Counting On the J____ of God v. 1 a. Christians have everything to r___________ about!        i. We should rejoice always with L______ PRAISE! 
2. N____ Counting on Others or Self v. 2-6 a. Don’t put your faith in f________ “gospels”         i. Rejoice in J_________ instead! b. Don’t put your faith in y____________!         i. Paul had lots to have c______________ about
3. Counting on the W_______ of Jesus v. 7-9 a. Paul put a_________ all thoughts of self-sufficiency         i. COUNTED them as L______! b. Paul DISCOUNTED All D______________ to Grace        i. COUNTED it all as R___________! c. Paul Trusted in the work of Jesus… G___________!         i. Placed A____ his faith in God’s Messiah!

1. Magnifying Christ in my T___________ v. 12-14 a. Want you to know… things that happened…p________!        i. Turned out to f__________ the gospel             1. Many have h________ I am imprisoned for Christ                    a. Whole palace g_________                    b. All the rest              2. Most of the brothers are much more b______!                     a. If Paul can e_________ it, I can too!
2. Magnifying Christ in my A_____________ v. 15-18    a. Paul understood the r___________ of the gospel situation         i. Some preach Christ with wrong m___________              1. Envy and s________ - selfish ambition, even malice!        ii. Some preach Christ with r________ motives               1. G____________ - love for Christ, others, Paul, gospel        iii. What then? Regardless, Christ is p____________               1. For that Paul rejoiced and would r_________!
3. Magnifying Christ in my B_______ v. 19-26   a. Paul’s expected d_______________ – from prison         i. By the Spirit Through p___________ - important emphasis   b. Paul’s expected h______ - for this life          i. Christ will be m____________ in his body - by life or death                1. Either is great! I can just leave the d_____________ to HIM!                2. But Paul is convinced he is to s______ in this life!

Philippians 1:3-11 (See Part 1 for point #1 below)

1. Saints In C_________ v. 1-2 a. The Greeting       i. From: Paul and T___________            1. Bonds____________ of Jesus Christ                  a. A w_____________ slave, happily linked to the Master    ii. To: A____ the saints in Christ Jesus           1. The k____ is “in Christ Jesus”           2. Bishops (O_____________) - Elders, Pastors           3. D__________ - Those who serve - office     iii. Grace and P_________

2. Saints Under C_______________ v. 3-8 a. Paul p__________ over them    i. Thankful for their f_________________    ii. Making r___________ for them - for what? Next verse…       1. The Construction of G____ in them            a. B__________ at Salvation            b. C______________ until the day of Jesus Christ (?)            c. B_______________ of Paul’s affection for them as partners!              i. He would l______ to see them!
3. Saints W_____________ for Christ v. 9-11 a. M_______ prayer by Paul      i. That Y__________ love may abound still more and more           1. In k_________________ - godly love grounded in Scripture            2. In d____________________ - moral perception & insight             3. In a_________________ e__________________ - right priorities               4. In s_________________ l__________ - a genuine love that pleases God               5. In a____________ like J________, bringing glory to God!

Philippians 1:1-2

1. Saints In C_________ v. 1-2 a. The Greeting       i. From: Paul and T___________            1. Bonds____________ of Jesus Christ                  a. A w_____________ slave, happily linked to the Master    ii. To: A____ the saints in Christ Jesus           1. The k____ is “in Christ Jesus”           2. Bishops (O_____________) - Elders, Pastors           3. D__________ - Those who serve - office     iii. Grace and P_________

Conclusion: Being saved is all about r________________ of your self-righteous efforts and calling upon the name of Jesus to save you!  It is o_____ the righteousness of C_________ that can save!

1. My Choir R_______ a. God’s choir sings b__________ of who they are in Christ! i. C_________, holy, beloved      b. God’s choir sings in h______ robes (individually, corporately)               i. T_________ mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, patience ii. Bearing w______ one another iii. Forgiving one another  -as a response to B_________ forgiven iv. L________ one another      1. The bond of p___________ -binds us together in HARMONY 2. My Choir M__________      a. Our Choir D__________ i. The p_________ of God      b. Our Choir M_________ –the body of Christ i. Called to be o____ in peace of God ii. Called to e___________ thankfulness together 3. My S_______!      a. The w______ of Christ i. Dwelling r_________ in you in all wisdom ii. U__________ to teach and admonish one another      1. In psalms and hymns and spiritual s_______ iii. Useful to provide a song of g________ in my own heart! iv. Useful to provide e________ to live my life for God      1. Constantly r______________ me to be thankful to Him!

Conclusion: We can live a life that is empowered by a s_______ in our h________ when we trust Jesus as Savior and then walk by f________ in His provision for us. He provides H_____ S_______ for us to serve Him with E_____________ LOVE!

1. Strengthened with Might v. 14-17a a.For this reason -what reason?       i. The eternal purpose accomplished in Christ (?)       ii. The boldness, confidence we have through Him b. I bow my knees - kneeling position, why? c. To the Father - presented as “planner” in the Trinity        i. Who makes us all one as a family - Heaven & Earth d. To grant you - according to His rich glory        i. To be strengthened with might! - through His S___________        ii. In the inner man - what is our “inner man”        iii. The dwelling of Christ              1. Through faith - faith overcomes natural resistance!

1. Strengthened with Might v. 14-17a a.For this reason -what reason?       i. The eternal purpose accomplished in Christ (?)       ii. The boldness, confidence we have through Him b. I bow my knees - kneeling position, why? c. To the Father - presented as “planner” in the Trinity        i. Who makes us all one as a family - Heaven & Earth d. To grant you - according to His rich glory        i. To be strengthened with might! - through His S___________        ii. In the inner man - what is our “inner man”        iii. The dwelling of Christ              1. Through faith - faith overcomes natural resistance!

1. Partnership in God’s P________ Psalm 99:6-8 a. Moses, Aaron, Samuel       i. Called upon God’s n_______                 - He called them first!           1. God a______________ them! - plagues, fire, water, etc                 a. Did i__________ things through them!                      i. In spite of their shortcomings, f___________!
2. Partnership in S______________ Philippians 1:27-29 a. Conduct W__________ of the Gospel        i. Standing f_______ in one spirit, one mind        ii. S____________ together for the faith of the Gospel        iii. Not terrified by a______________  - who are they        iv. Suffering for the s______ of Christ        v. Partnering with Jesus in His s________________
3. Partnership in the C__________ 1 Peter 4:7-11 a. Jesus is coming soon! Don’t w________ time! b. Love one another - this letter is to the s________! (church)       i. Love will cover a m__________ of sins c. Be h_____________ with a good attitude! d. Use your g______ to serve one another - for God! e. Speak with God’s t________, Minister with God’s supply f. Do everything to h_________ God through Jesus Christ!

Conclusion: Let’s commit to a r_________________ life in 2025! It thrives with P__________ with our awesome God!

1. Loving G____ With A Passion v. 129-132 a. God is w__________ of our Passion!      i. YOUR t______________ are wonderful; MY soul keeps…      ii. The e_____________ of Your words gives light         1. I should be p______________ about God’s truth!      iii. Your c__________ is Attentiveness and Mercy          1. Look upon me - see my life and n______          2. Be m____________ to me! - don’t give what I deserve!

2. Loving R__________________ With A Passion v. 133-135  a. Righteousness is a Worthy P______     i. The d____________ of God - for my life     ii. The p_____________ of God - from sin and addiction     iii. The r__________ of God - from man’s oppression b. Living in God’s f_________ is a Worthy Passion!      i. God’s face s___________ upon me!      ii. God teaching me His s___________ - sanctification!

3. Loving The L_____ With A Passion v. 136  a. I should w_______ over the lost       i. God is offended by their d________ of Him, His ways            1. Because of i____________, Satan’s deception            2. Because of r________________, Man’s sinful heart

1. The Savior’s Cries of Control John 10:17-18 a. Physical Control “Don’t weep for me” “I thirst!” - exclamation point b. Emotional Control “Why have You forsaken me?!” c. Situational Control - “No one takes my life from me” The Thief - represents those who will believe “It is finished!” “Into Your hands I commit my spirit”

2. The Savior’s Cries of Command 1 Thess 4:16 a. At the Rapture / Resurrection “Come up here!” Rev 4, two witnesses This cry effective for the living and the DEAD! b. At the End of God’s wrath “It is done!” - God’s voice or His representative Earth’s rebellion is ended for good God’s plan for earth is “Full steam ahead!”
3. The Savior’s Cries of Comfort Revelation 11:15 a. Satan will be destroyed! b. Jesus will reign in truth and love FOREVER! c. No more pain, tears or death! d. God will be our Father FOREVER!

 a. On the last day of the f________ (Tabernacles)

 b. Jesus s_______ and CRIED out

      i. “If anyone thirsts, let him c_______ to me and drink”

      ii. “The one who b__________ in me”

         1. Will r____________ the Holy Spirit!! - the presence of God!!

c. Many h_________ His CRY and Believed in Him!

d. Sadly some found every r________ NOT to believe in Him

2. The Savior Cries To the B________ John 12:44-50

    a. Jesus CRIES out to those in darkness of h________

          i. To believe in Him is to believe in G____

        ii. To believe in Him is to “s____” the truth

   b. Jesus explains His M_________ of Mercy and Salvation

         i. He did not come to j_______ (?)

        ii. S___________ stand condemned already

        iii. Jesus’ command from the Father is EVERLASTING L______!

                     1. THAT is what J_______ is all about on this first mission!

3. The Savior Cries To His F_________ Hebrews 5:7-9

     a. In the days of His f_______ - His life on earth

1. He offered up p________ and supplications
2. He offered up vehement cries and t_______
3. To Him who was able to save Him from d________ - Father
4. Was h_________ - didn’t deserve to face death
5. Was a______________ - would NOT be spared the cross
6. Was o______________ - became SALVATION to all who believe!

Third sermon in the series for December: Your Savior is Crying

Notes:

1. The Savior Cries WITH His People v32-37      a. People are accustomed to the finality of death      b. Jesus is troubled in spirit… groans. Why?               i. People are confused, conflicted, grieved      c. Jesus asks to see the tomb—on His way      d. Jesus wept—WITH His people over loss, death              i. Agrees that death is our fearsome enemy      e. People so hurt and troubled about death, separation
2. The Savior Cries TO His People v38-44a a. The Savior calls for the stone to be rolled away! b. Martha suggests the stone be left there!      c. Jesus restates the purpose for the miracle i. Thanks the Father for hearing Him      d. Jesus cries TO His People!! i. Comes forth! -pass from death to life! ii. Comes forth, wearing the clothes to DEATH 3. The Savior Cries FOR His People v44b-46      a. The Savior Cries for Our release! i. DEATH! Loose him and let him go! ii. SATAN! Loose him and let him go! iii. SIN! Loose him and let him go!      b. Some will believe in Him, the Victor of LIFE!      c. Some will not believe, choose to stay in DEATH!

1. E_______________ for Jesus’ Humanity
   1. His B__________
   2. His D___________________
   3. His E___________________ a. Jesus was h_________ - Matthew 4:2 b. Jesus got w__________ - John 4:6 c. Jesus w________ - John 11:35 d. Jesus was called a m_____ 
      1. People in His h____________
      2. J_____ who wanted to stone Him
      3. P________ when Jesus was brought to trial
      4. C__________ when Jesus died on the cross

1. T________________ on Jesus’ Humanity
   1. God takes on f________
   2. God h_____________ Himself
   3. Disciples See, Touch & Hear the W_____ of L_____
   4. P_____________ of a Human Savior
   5. D_________ means you are not of God
2. B______________ of Jesus’ Humanity
   1. We are I_______________!
   2. He u________________ us!
   3. A m______________ between us & God
   4. An e_______________ to follow
   5. F______________ from Satan’s power
   6. Not s________________ from God
   7. S__________________ for OUR SIN a. The R_____________ R________

1. The Crier’s C______ v. 2 a. In God’s p___________ timing b. The w_______ of God came - what is this?               i. To John the Baptist - the M__________ “crier”                    1. In the w________________                       - where God prepared him 2. The Crier’s M____________ v. 3-5      a. Region around the J_________ - Israel + water      b. P______________ a baptism of repentance i. For the r_____________ of sins   - the Messiah’s mission!      c. Fulfilling Isaiah’s p____________         - crier for the Messiah     i. P___________ the way of the Lord    -straighten His paths!      1. Valleys f__________      2.Mountains brought l____      3. Crooked made s_____________      4. Rough ways made s____________ 3. The Crier’s P______________ v. 6      a. All f_________ i. Jews and gentiles a_________ ii. The Messiah came for us a____!

Be Strong Series: "Follow Faithfully" 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Sermon by Pastor Bruce Rose at Minar Bible Church in Mesick, MI

Continued with end of chapter 2 of 2 Timothy

By Pastor Bruce Rose at Minar Bible Church.