The Church in Smyrna

Revelation 2:8-11

1. Know you’re rich (Revelation 2:9)

2. Do not be afraid (Revelation 2:10)

3. Be faithful (Revelation 2:10b)

4. Listen to the Spirit (Revelation 2:11)

The Church in Ephesus

Revelation 2:1-7

1. God knows your life (2-3, 6)

2. Return to your first love (4-5, 7)

A Vision for 2022

Psalm 103

1. Remember the Lord's work (1-7)

2. Meditate on Whom the Lord is (8-19)

3. Praise the Lord (20-22)

Everlasting Father

John 10

Jesus is the promise of Isaiah 9:6

1. Jesus gives salvation (1-9)

2. Jesus gives abundant life (10)

3. Jesus gives His life (11-18)

4. Jesus protects forever (19-42)

Mighty God

Colossians 1:15-23

Why does Jesus deserve to be first priority?

1. He is God.

2. He is the Leader Over Everything.

3. He is the Reconciler.

4. You can trust Him.

Wonderful Counselor

Philippians 2:5-11

Keep your eyes on Jesus:

1. The Incarnation (2:5-8)

2. The Name (2:9-11)

Advent: Jesus

Isaiah 9:2-7

1. There is hope in dark places (9:2-3)

2. There is hope for the burdened and oppressed (9:4-5)

3. This hope is in the Savior (9:6)

4. This hope will not end (9:7)

Jesus Provides Our Needs and Meets Our Anxieties

Matthew 6:25-34

1. Seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (6:33)

2. Do not worry (6:25-31)

3. God knows you and what you need (6:32)

God Is With Us

Isaiah 41:10

1. Do not be afraid, God is with you

2. Do not be dismayed, God is God

3. God will…

a. Strengthen you

b. Help you

c. Uphold you

We Are His People

1 Peter 2:1-12

Because we are His:

1. We are being built into a spiritual house (2:1-5)

a. We have responsibilities

2. We will not be put to shame (2:6-8)

3. We are people with purpose (2:9-12)

October 31 Service

Philippians 4:2-7

1. Peace is not an absence of conflict (v. 2)

2. Rejoice in the Lord (v. 4)

3. Make your requests known to God (v. 6)

4. Believe His Promise: peace will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (v. 7)

When Personal Freedom Becomes An Idol

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

I'm Doing Everything Right, But Still Feel Distant

Hebrews 11:39-12:3

1. Look to Jesus

Generosity

Luke 19:1-10

1. Jesus entered Jericho.

2. Zacchaeus: a chief tax collector.

3. Zacchaeus was seeking to see Jesus.

4. Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree.

5. I must stay at your house.

6. Zacchaeus responds to Jesus joyfully.

7. The crowd grumbles.

8. Half of my goods (generosity in action)

9. Zacchaeus experiences salvation.

10. Jesus' mission was accomplished.

Mission

1. The original goal was a world full of people in relationship with God: Genesis 1:26-28

2. Sin destroyed relationship with God: Genesis 3:6-10

3. The command to fill the earth was renewed after judgment on sin: Genesis 9:1

4. God called a people to be His and bless the world: Genesis 12:1-3

5. God gave hope that everyone could be saved: Ruth, Isaiah 52:13-15, Habakkuk 2:14

6. Jesus came to save: John 3:16-17

7. We are sent: John 20:19-21, Matthew 28:18-20

8. The mission culminates in heaven: Revelation 7:9-12

Fellowship

1 John 1:1-10

1. One ground for fellowship: the gospel (1:1-4)

2. Two relationships of fellowship (1:3-4)

A. With God (3)

B. With one another (3-4)

3. Three ways to wreck fellowship (1:6, 8, 10)

A. Sin: hide it (6)

B. Sin nature: deny it (8)

C. Sinful action: deny it (10)

4. One way to grow fellowship: holiness (1:7,9)

Prayer

Matthew 6:5-13

1. Prayer is Communication with God (6:5-8)

2. Praise God (6:9)

3. Conform to God's Will (6:10)

4. Ask God to Meet Your Needs (6:11)

5. Ask Forgiveness (6:12)

6. Pray for Help & Protection (6:13)

Scripture Intake

2 Timothy 3:16 and Psalm 119:105

1. Scripture is Inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16)

2. Scripture is profitable (2 Timothy 3:16)

3. Store up God's word (Psalm 119:11)

4. God's word is light (Psalm 119:105)

Tragedy?

Acts 27-28

1. Tragedy? Storms, Starvation, Shipwreck (27)

2. Together can lead to success (27-28)

3. Success is living for Christ where you are (28:1-16)

4. Success finishes strong (28:30)

Following When Progress is Negligible

Acts 26

1. Be intentional during delays (23:11, 24:24-25, 27)

2. Jesus saves, not religion (26:1-13)

3. Jesus has a plan (26:14-23)

4. The ground of God’s plan is the gospel (26:23)

5. Jesus is worth it all (26:24-29)