Jesus' Ascension & Return
Acts 1:1-11
God is with us:
Empowered by the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:1-5)
Working while we wait (Acts 1:6-8)
Hope for a better tomorrow (Acts 1:9-11)
Jesus' Resurrection
Luke 24:1-12
The trajectory of Jesus' life from manger, to cross, to grave, to resurrection means God is with us.
His Birth and Resurrection are:
Considered impossible (Luke 24:1-8)
Counter Intuitive (Luke 24:9-11)
Marvelous (Luke 24:12)
Jesus' Death
Luke 23:32-46
Jesus' birth is purposeful to lead to the cross. His birth & death both encompassed:
Humility (Luke 23:33-34)
Hatred (Luke 23:35-39)
Faith (Luke 23:40-42)
Salvation (Luke 23:43)
Supernational (Luke 23:44-45)
Worship (luke 23:46-47)
Wonder (Luke 23:48-49)
Jesus: Life
Colossians 1:15-20
God is with us: Look at Jesus to know who God is (Colossians 1:15)
God is with us: Jesus creates and sustains all things (Colossians 1:16-17)
God is with us: Jesus is head of his church (Colossians 1:18)
God is with us: He made peace with us (Colossians 1:19-20)
God Is With Us
Matthew 1:18-25 (Micah 5)
Jesus was born to a virgin mother and God is His father. (Matthew 1:18)
God will lead us, even in moments of desperation (Matthew 1:19-21)
God speaks to us through His word (Matthew 1:22-23)
To be with God we must obey God (Matthew 1:24-25)
Solid Foundation
Matthew 7:12-29
Build on the solid foundation:
Walk the narrow way (Matthew 7:13-14)
Work with and follow those who bear good fruit (Matthew 7:15-20)
Do the will of God (Matthew 7:21-23)
Do what Jesus teaches (Matthew 7:24-27)
Doing what Jesus teaches is doing the will of God: He is God in human body (Matthew 7:28-29)
Eyes on Jesus
Matthew 7:1-11
Build Up, don’t be Judgmental (Matthew 7:1-6)
Ask (Matthew 7:7-12)
Radical Treasure
Matthew 6:19-34
You treasure something. What is it? (Matthew 6:19-24)
Don't be Anxious (Matthew 6:25-34)
Jesus’ Kingdom and His Righteousness First (6:33)
The Spiritual Life
Matthew 6:5-18
Prayer (Matthew 6:5-15)
Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18)
Prayers of the Bible
Adam (Genesis 1:16-17, 3:8-11)
Moses (Exodus 14:27-15:18; 17:1c-4)
Hannah (1 Samuel 1:9-11; 1 Samuel 2:1-10)
David (2 Samuel 2:1, 2 Samuel 7:18-29, 2 Samuel 11:2-4, Psalm 51)
Nehemiah 1:4-11
Job 42:1-6
Isaiah 6:1-8
Anna (Luke 2:36-38)
Jesus ( Luke 3:21-22; Luke 9:18, 28; Luke 11:1-13; Luke 22:39-44; Luke 23:32-34, 46)
The early church (Acts 1:14; Acts 2:42; Acts 4:23-31)
Paul (Romans 1:8-10, Romans 11:33-36; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Ephesians 1:16-23; Ephesians 6:18-20; Philippians 1:3-5)
John (Revelation 22:20-21)
Watch Your Mouth
James 3:1-12
Teaching God's Word comes with great responsibility
Because of the great power of the tongue, we do not have the ability to control it
Our words are an indication of our hearts
Unity in the Church
Romans 14:1-12
Welcome the weak (Romans 14:1)
Eats only vegetables (Romans 14:2)
No passing judgment (Romans 14:3-4)
One person esteems one day as better than another (Romans 14-5-6)
Christ alone is Lord (Romans 14:7-10)
Each one of us will give an account of himself to God (Romans 14:11-12)
Radical Sex & Marriage
Matthew 5:27-36
Your Gaze Matters (Matthew 5:27-30)
Your Marriage Matters (Matthew 5:31-32)
Your Words Matter (Matthew 5:33-36)
Dealing with Anger
Matthew 5:21-26
The Law (Matthew 5:21)
But I say to you (Matthew 5:22)
I desire mercy, not sacrifice (Matthew 5:23-26)
The Law Fulfilled
Matthew 5:17-20
Jesus' Purpose (Matthew 5:17)
Jesus' View of Scripture (Matthew 5:18)
True Righteousness (Matthew 5:19-20)
A Blessed Life
Matthew 5:1-12
Broken (Matthew 5:1-5)
Hungry (Matthew 5:6)
Pure (Matthew 5:7-9)
Persecuted (Matthew 5:10-12)
The Great Banquet
Luke 14:12-24
God’s love is lavish (Luke 14:12-14)
The Banquet is set, and the invitations are out (Luke 14:15-20)
There is room in the Kingdom of God for you and me (Luke 14:21-24)
