Lessons from a Praying Mother

Through It All Part 7

#7: Handling Unjust Criticism Isaiah 43:2 I. The Source of Criticism Numbers 12:1 II. The Spirit of Moses Numbers 12:2–3 ● Hebrews 13:17 ● Psalm 38:13 III. The Stand of God Numbers 12:4 Verse 5 ● Luke 8:17 ● Numbers 12:7-8 IV. The Supplication of Moses Numbers 12:10, 13 Four Principles for Handling Unjust Criticism 1. Remember Your Position 1 Corinthians 4:1 Ministers (Greek: Huperetes — "under-rower") ● 1 Corinthians 15:9 ● Ephesians 3:8 ● 1 Timothy 1:15 2. Rejoice in Your Privilege 1 Corinthians 4:1 ● 2 Corinthians 4:7 3. Reject Man's Pronouncement 1 Corinthians 4:3–6 Three Courts 1. The Court of Others ● Verse 3 2. The Court of Self ● Verse 3 3. The Court of God ● Verse 4 4. Rest in God's Promise 1 Corinthians 4:5

Eight Reasons Why the Gospel is Glorious Part 2 | Adult Bible Class

LESSON TWO: THE GOSPEL IS GLORIOUS BECAUSE OF ITS MESSAGE INTRO: Last week we saw the Gospel is glorious because of its definition: Glorious = "DOXA" = Glory. Gospel = "evangelion" = good news. Today we will see the Gospel is glorious because of the profound message it conveys. 1. The Gospel is the message of love. 1 John 4:8 = God's attribute • The message of the Father's love. John 17:23 - The Father loves us as He loves Jesus. = "Profound" - The Father loves the world. John 3:16; Rom. 5:8 = Profound - The Father loved us first, 1 John 4:10, 19 = Profound • The message of Jesus' love. - The gospel is about Jesus' love for His Farther. John 14:31 - The gospel is about Jesus' love for souls. Luke 19:10; Jh 10:11 - The gospel is about Jesus' greatest love. John 15:13; Lk 23:34 • The message of love is our motivation for sharing the gospel. 2 Cor.5:14; 1 Cor. 9:22-23; John 13:34 2. The Gospel is the message of sacrifice. 1 Cor. 6:20 = A great price! • The price was the death of Jesus. 1 Cor. 15:3; Phil. 2:8 • The price was the precious blood of Jesus. 1 Peter 1:18-19 • The price was the suffering of Jesus. 1 Pet. 1:21,24; Ps 22:1,14 3. The Gospel is the message of reconciliation. 2 Cor. 5:18-19 • We were in the wrong = enemies of God. Col. 1:21 • God restored us to Himself. 2 Cor. 5:18 • God did this by the incarnation. 2 Cor. 5:19a = JESUS Ref. Col. 2:9 Conc. We have been given the responsibility to preach the gospel. 2 Cor. 5:19b

Through It All Part 6

Part 6: Surviving Betrayal Matthew 24:10 Isaiah 43:2 Matthew 24:10 pic Jesus' prophecy concerning the last days. Pics: ● Lucifer rebelling against God and leading angels in rebellion. ● Cain betraying (murdering) Abel. ● Joseph betrayed by his brothers. ● Absalom betraying his father, David. ● Ahithophel betraying David (Psalm 55:12–13) ● Judas betraying Jesus (Luke 22:3–4) ● Jesus on the Mount of Olives teaching His disciples about the last days. I. The Offense That Stumbles Us Matthew 24:10 ● Underline: "offended." ● Greek word: Skandalizō (σκανδαλίζω) – from which we get the word scandal; originally referred to a hidden trap or stumbling device. ● Hebrews 12:15 ● Matthew 24:10 – underline: "shall many be offended." II. The Betrayal That Separates Us Matthew 24:10 ● 1 Timothy 1:20 ● Matthew 24:10 ● 1 Corinthians 11:19 ● Luke 2:34-35 ● 1 John 2:19 ● Matthew 10:21 ● Luke 21:16 III. The Hatred That Hardens Us Matthew 24:10 ● 1 John 2:11 Five Biblical Responses 1. Choose Your Companions ● Proverbs 13:20 ● John 2:24 ● Proverbs 22:24–25 ● Proverbs 27:17 ● Proverbs 20:6 2. Continue Your Calling ● Hebrews 12:2 ● 2 Timothy 4:16–17 ● 1 Peter 2:15 3. Cultivate Loyalty ● 1 Samuel 24:6 ● 2 Timothy 4:11 ● Revelation 2:10 4. Conquer Evil with Good ● Romans 12:21 ● Matthew 5:44 5. Count on God's Character ● Genesis 50:20 ● 2 Timothy 4:17

Eight Reasons Why the Gospel is Glorious Part 1 | Adult Bible Class

Lesson series: "The Glorious Gospel" By Pastor Mike Sub title: Eight Reasons Why the Gospel Is Glorious Lesson One: The Gospel is glorious because of its definition. Text: 1 Timothy 1:11 Intro. The Holy Spirit inspired the Apostle Paul to define the Gospel as glorious, which he does in our text and in 2 Cor. 4:4 1. The word glorious is translated from the Greek transliteration "DOXA" which is the word for glory. Ref. Matt. 5:16; John 17:5 • The gospel is for the glory of God. 1 Tim. 1:11; 2 Cor. 9:13 • The gospel gives glory to God. Gal. 6:14; Rom. 10:15 • The gospel is the message from God. 1 Tim 1:11; Gal. 1:11-12 2. The word Gospel is translated from the Greek transliteration "evangelion" which means good news. • See Luke 4:18 = That's good news! • See John 1:29 = That's good news! • See 1 John 5:11-13 = That's good news! 3. The word Gospel means to tell of a specific message. 1 Cor 1:18 • The Gospel Mark 16:15 • Not another gospel. Gal. 5:8 • The Scriptural Gospel. 1 Cor. 15:1-4 Conc. Because the gospel is glorious, we should live to tell it. Mark 8:35

America at 250

America at 250: Returning to Our Foundation ● Pic Patriotic Christian theme with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD..." ● Image: George Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge. ● Proverbs 14:34 I. The Blessings of God's Favor Proverbs 14:34 underline "Righteousness exalteth a nation..." 2 Chronicles 7:14 II. The Burden of Our Failure Proverbs 14:34 "...but sin is a reproach to any people." III. The Battle for Our Future ● Image: Lincoln Memorial (or Gettysburg scene). ● Highlight the phrase: "Under God" ● Image: Patriotic American flag and cross (or similar Christian patriotic scene). ● Challenge: ○ Rededicate our hearts ○ Rededicate our homes ○ Rededicate our nation to God