Ten Weeks of Spiritual Renewal: #1 "Fear Not: Only Believe" 2010

Proverbs 3:1-32

TEN STEPS TO SPIRITUAL RENEWAL #2:

"Bringing People to Jesus"

Mark 2:1-11

I. Introduction

II. Lessons from Jesus

A. ---Hurting---

Mark 2:1-11

B. ----Hearts----

1. ---compassion---

Matthew 9:35-38

2. ----conviction----

3. ---concentration----

4. ----creativity---

5. ---cooperation----

Ephesians 6:12

C. -----Hindrances----

D. ----Healer----

III. Practical Application

Ten Steps To Spiritual Renewal

#3: Doctrine: Right Belief, Right Thinking, Right Living

I. Introduction

II. Principles of Sound Doctrine

Jude 3

2 Timothy 3:13-15

A. ---Beware---

Eph 4:14-15

1 John 4:1

B. ---Know--- the Word.

C. Know the ---heart of God----.

D. Be ---balanced----.

1 John 1:1-3

Acts 17:11

III. Focus

Ten Steps To Spiritual Renewal

#4:   "The One Thing"

Daniel 9:1-19

I.  Introduction

II.  The Key:  ----Prayer---.

A.  The ----Devotion----.

Ten Weeks To Spiritual Renewal
#5:  The Rod of God
Exodus 4:1-12 

I.  Introduction

Exodus 4:1-12

Ten Weeks of Spiritual Renewal   

#6 The Ordinances: Baptism and The Lord’s Supper

I. Introduction

 Ten Steps To Spiritual Renewal

#7:  The Temple of God

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Ten Steps to Spiritual Renewal
#8: "Friendship"
John 15:9-17

I. Introduction
John 15:9-17

II. Symbol: The ----Cross---

A. The symbol of friendship (v. 13)

B. The symbol of ----life---. (v. 16)

C. The symbol of what Jesus ----desires for us--- (v. 12; v. 17)
John 13:35

1. Be a ---friend----
Proverbs 18:24a

To be a friend...to really love...you must know the One who is love.....God.

2. Seek to ---serve--- rather than to ----be served----.

Ten Steps To Spiritual Renewal
#9: Unlocking the Door
John 13:1-20

I. Introduction
Romans 12:2-3

II. What you Need to Know

A. Know ---who you are in God---.
Ephesians 1:4-5
Ephesians 2:7-10
John 13:3

Things are not always as they appear.

1. What did Jesus know?

a. The Father had put ---all things under His power---.

b. Jesus knew His ---commission---.

c. Jesus knew ---where He was going---.

B. Know who you are ---serving---.
Hebrews 12:1-3

Ten Steps to Spiritual Renewal
#10: Fear Not: Only Believe
Mark 9:14-29

I. Introduction
Mark 9:14-29

II. The Condition

III. The Opportunity

A. The ---powerlessness of unbelief---.

B. The power of ---faith in Jesus---.

C. The Relationship between......

IV. Practical Application

A. What did Jesus ----say---?

Faith must express itself.

B. What will ----expressed faith--- require?

---Belief---

----conviction and repentance---

---follow through----

 "The God of This City"
Isaiah 41:17-20

I. Introduction
Isaiah 41:17-20

II.  Dream Night III questions:

A.  Are we ---ready---?  (v. 17)

The Resurrection:  Satisfying the Longings of Your Heart
1 Corinthians 15:12-20

I.  Introduction
1 Corinthians 15:12-20

II.  What God has done for you

A.  We are ----forgiven of our sins----.  (v. 17)

Understanding Who I Am:  Changing Me
Philippians 2:12-13

I. How God changes us

Philippians 2:12-13

II. ---God's---- Part

The Three Tools He uses:

A.  ---Bible---
2 Timothy  3:16-17

B.  ---Holy Spirit-----
2 Corinthians 3:18

C.  ---Circumstances----
Romans 8:28-29

III.    ----My----   Part

Three choices that help me change:

A.  I can choose what I ----think about---.
Proverbs 4:23
Ephesians 4:23-24

Understanding Who You Are:  The Four Keys to Changing a Relationship
Philippians 1:3-11

I. Introduction
Philippians 1:3-11

II.  The Four Keys

A.  Be grateful for the ---good in people---.  (v. 3)
Nugget:  Remember the best, forget the rest

Understanding Who I Am:  Discovering Joy
Philippians 1:12-26

I. Introduction
Philippians 1:12-26

II.  The Four Requisites

A.  I need a ---perspective---- to live from.
Romans 8:28

Understanding Who I Am:  My Response to the Lord's Supper
1 Corinthians 11:23-33

I.  Introduction
1 Corinthians 11:23-33

II.  Your Response

A.  Expression  (v. 24)

B.  ---Explanation----  (v. 26)

Understanding Who I am:  Ensuring Unity
Philippians 2:1-8

I. Introduction
Philippians 2:1-8

II. Take Five Steps

A.  Diffuse  ---competition----. (v. 3a)
James 4:1-2
First cause of conflict:  competing desires.

Understanding Who I Am:  Living Positively in a Negative World
Philippians 2:14-15

I.  Introduction
Philippians 2:14-15

II. The Bible says:

A.  There are four types of ---complainers---:

 The Road You Will Travel
Daniel 2:20-22

I.  Introduction
Daniel 2:20-22

II.  Three things you must do

A.  Decide ---now---.

B.  Make the ---right friends---.

Understanding Who I Am:  Breaking Out of the Routine
Philippians 3:1-11

I.  introduction
Philippians 3:1-11

II.  The safeguards:

A.  Resist  ---legalistic attitudes----.  (vv. 2-3)

Five examples of legalism

Preaching Jesus
Acts 3:12-18

I.  The Name

A.  Some

B. The Only One

C.  The Two Questions

II.  The Names of Jesus

Understanding Who I Am:  Discovering and Following the Biblical Pattern for Success
Philippians 3:12-21

I. Introduction

II. Keys to Being a Success

A.  Evaluation:  Face ---my Faults---   (vv. 12-13)

Repentance
Acts 3:19-26

I.  Calling sinners to repentance

A.  Old Testament

B. New Testament

C.  Definition
Matthew 3:6-8
Acts 3:19-26

II.  The Four Prompters

Understanding Who I Am:  The Hardest Commandment to Keep
Philippians 4:4-8

I.  Introduction
Philippians 4:4-8

II.  Four Steps:  How to Manage Stress

Repentance
Acts 3:19-26

I.   Calling Sinners to Repentance

II.  The Four Prompters

III.  The Results

A.  God will ---forgive their sin---.  (v. 19b

B.  The ---kingdom--- will come.  (v. 19c)

 Understanding Who I Am:  Learning Contentment

Philippians 4:10-13

I.  Introduction

II.   Four lessons to Learn
Philippians 4:10-13

A.  Avoid ----comparisons---.  (v. 11b)
1 Timothy 6:6-8

Persecution
Acts 4:1-31

I.  Introduction

II. The Persecution manifest  (vv. 1-4)

Acts 4:1-4

A.  The authorities disturbed:

1.

2.

Understanding Who I Am:  The Man Who Makes a Difference
Philippians 2:19-30

I.  Introduction

II.  The Five Values
Philippians 2:19-30

A.  -----Compassion---:  People before profits  (vv. 20b-21)

Understanding Who I am:  The Missing Promise
Philippians 4:14-20

I.  Introduction
Philippians 4:14-20

II.  Looking Closely

A. The  Premise    (vv. 14-18)

What the World Needs Today
2 Timothy 1:6-7

I.  The---- laying on of hands--- for deacons

II.  The Gift of God
2 Timothy 1:6-7

A.  What this does not mean:

B.  The gift of your   -touching---

Church with a Choice
Deuteronomy 30:11-20

I. Revelation of God’s Will v.11-14

God WANTS you to know!

John 1:1-2,14

II. Requirements to Follow God’s Will v. 16a

A. Love the Lord your God

1. Pursued by God 1 John 4:19

2. Personal John 14:21b

3. Powerful John 15:5

4. Permanent Romans 8:38-39

5. Pleasurable Revelation 2:4

Are you in love with God? Does being with Him bring joy to your heart?

B. Walk with God Psalm 63:1-6

Could you graciously pass the salt?

Question of the Night: How can YOU change YOUR world?

Colossians 4:2-6

1.) Be ___devoted__ to prayer. (vs.2-3)

2) Be ____clear___ in speech. (vs.3-4)
John 14:6 NIV

3) Be _____ready__ in action.
Matt. 5:13

The Four Big Questions
#1: What Do I Do Now?
Lamentations

I. Introduction

II. You Need to do Four Things

A. Focus your attention ---on God---.
Lamentations 3:28-29
Matthew 6:6

B. Ask God to ---remove your fears---.
Lamentations 3:55-57

The three antidotes to fear:

1. ---truth---

2. ---love---

3. ----faith----
Psalm 34:4

C. Believe God will ---restore--- you.
Lamentations 5:21
Psalm 27:13

1. Three things you should never do in a tragedy:

Persecution
Acts 4:1-31

III.  Seven Principles for handling persecution.

1.  Be ---submissive---  (vv. 5-7)
1 Peter 2:19-20

2.  Be ---filled with the Spirit---.  (v. 8a)

The Four Big Questions
#2:  How do I Know When it is Really Right?

I.  Introduction

II.  The Seven Tests

A.  Does it ---agree with the Bible----?
Luke 21:33

The Four Big Questions
#3:  "How Can I Get out of this Financial Mess?"

I. Introduction
Luke 16:11

II.  Financial Freedom Principles

A.  Keep good ---records---.       ______________
Proverbs 27:23-24
Proverbs 23:23