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Wilderness Living: The Salutation
December 29, 2019

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Title: Wilderness Living: The Salutation 

Outline:

I. The Apostle Paul (1)
II. The Saints in Christ (2-3)

Thought: Are you a sinner or a saint? ​
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Matthew's Advent: The Anointing
December 22, 2019

Text: Matthew 3:13-17

Title: Matthew's Advent: The Anointing

Outline:

I. The Son Seeks the Prophet (13-14)
II. The Prophet Baptizes the Son (15)
III. The Father Identifies His Son (16-17)

Thought: Why must Jesus be Baptized?
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Matthew's Advent: The Escape
December 15, 2019

Text: Matthew 2:13-23

Title: Matthew's Advent: The Escape

Outline:

I. The Escape to Egypt (13-15)
II. The Slaughter in Bethlehem (16-18)
III. The New Home in Nazareth (19-23)

Thought: Why did Herod have all the little boys in Bethlehem killed?
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Matthew's Advent: The Magi
December 8, 2019

​Text: Matthew 2:1-12

Title: Matthew's Advent: The Magi

Outline:

I. The Magi Search for the Messiah (1-2)
II. The Magi are Questioned About the Messiah (3-8)
III. The Magi Find the Messiah (9-12)

Thought: What gift would you bring to Jesus at His birth? 
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Matthew's Advent: The Conception
December 1, 2019
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Text: Matthew 1:18-25

Title: Matthew's Advent: The Conception

Outline:

I. Joseph's Nightmare (18-19)
II. Joseph's Dream (20-23)
III. Joseph's Dawn (24-25)

Thought: Why was Joseph going to divorce Mary?
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The New Math of Grace
November 24, 2019

Text: Matthew 20:1-16

Title: The New Math of Grace

Outline:
I.  Our Resistance to Grace
II.  God's Affection for Grace
III.  Our Response to Grace

Thought: Everywhere you go, people are looking for grace. What is grace? Grace is being loved in spite of your failures and sins. It’s favor given freely to the undeserving. Grace is at the very heart of God’s nature.
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The Parables of Jesus: The Rich Man and Lazarus
November 17, 2019

Text: Luke 16:19-31

Title: The Parables of Jesus: The Rich Man and Lazarus

Outline:

I. The Rich Man Enjoys Luxury (19-21)
II. The Rich Man Suffers Torment (22-26)
II. The Rich Man Pleads For His Family (27-31)

Thought: What is more convincing than an eye witness? 
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The Parables of Jesus: The Shrewd Manager
November 10, 2019

Text: Luke 16:1-9

Title: The Parables of Jesus: The Shrewd Manager

I. The Shrewd Manager Gets Fired (1-2)
II. The Shrewd Manager Secures His Future (3-7)
III. The Shrewd Manager Receives Praise (8-9)

Thought: In what way are we supposed to be like the unrighteous manager?
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The Parables of Jesus: The Lost Sons
November 3, 2019

Text: Luke 15:11-32

Title: The Parables of Jesus: The Lost Sons

Outline:

I. The Lost Son Leaves Home (11-13a)
II. The Lost Son Blows His Money (13b-19)
III. The Lost Son Comes Home (20-24)
IV. The Older Son Misses the Party (25-32)

Thought: Which of the two brothers goes to heaven?
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The Parables of Jesus: The Two Debtors
October 27, 2019

Text: Luke 7:36-50

Title: The Parables of Jesus: The Two Debtors

Outline:

I. The Woman Enters the Party (36-38)
II. The Woman is Judged by the Host (39-43)
III. The Woman is Set Free by the Guest (44-50)

Thought: Why doesn't Simon treat Jesus with honor? 
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The Parables of Jesus: The TalentS
October 20, 2019

Text: Matthew 25:14-30

Title: The Parables of Jesus: The Talents

Outline:

I. The Master's Servants (14-18)
II. The Master's Faithful Servants (19-23)
III. The Master's Unfaithful Servant (24-30)

Thought: Why was the servant with ten talents awarded the talent of the lazy servant?
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The Parables of Jesus: The Rich Fool and the Foolishness of Grace
October 13, 2019

Text: Luke 12:13-21

Title: The Parables of Jesus: The Rich Fool and the Foolishness of Grace

Outline:
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I. Wealth and Worry
II. The Reality of Death
III. The Foolishness of Grace
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The Parables of Jesus: The Good Samaritan
October 6, 2019

Text: Luke 10:25-37

Title: The Parables of Jesus: The Good Samaritan

Outline:

I. The Purpose of the Parable
II. The People in the Parable
III. The Promise of the Parable
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The Parables of Jesus: The Unforgiving Servant
September 29, 2019

Text: Matthew 18:21-35

Title: The Parables of Jesus: The Unforgiving Servant

Outline:

I. The Servant is Forgiven (21-27)
II. The Servant Refuses to Forgive (28-31)
III. The Servant is Tortured (32-35)

Thought: Who do you need to forgive in your life?
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By Faith: Jesus
September 22, 2019

Text: Hebrews 12:1-3

Title: By Faith: Jesus

Outline:

I. Run with Endurance (12:1)
II. Run with an Eye on the Prize (12:2)
III. Run with Encouragement (12:3)

Thought: Did Jesus have to have faith?
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By Faith: The Pit of Despair...and Hope
September 15, 2019

Text: Hebrews 11:32-34, Daniel 6:1-28

Title: “The Pit of Despair...and Hope”
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By Faith: The Saints
September 8, 2019

Text: Hebrews 11:32-40

Title: By Faith: The Saints

Outline:

I. The Triumphs of Faith (32-34)
II. The Trials of Faith (35-38)
III. The Telos of Faith (39-40)

Thought: Why did the saints listed in Hebrews 11 not receive what was promised? 
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By Faith: David
September 1, 2019

Text: Hebrews 11:32-34, 1 Samuel 17:2-11, 23, 32-37, 43, 45-46, 49, 52, 54

Title: By Faith: David

Outline:

I. David's People Have an Enemy (2-11, 23)
II. David Fights the Enemy of His People (32-37, 43, 45-46)
III. David's People Get Credit for His Victory (49, 51, 54)

Thought: Why does David cut off Goliath's head?
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By Faith: Samson
August 25, 2019

Text: Hebrews 11:32-34, Judges 16:4-22

Title: By Faith: Samson

Outline:

I. Samson's Arrogance (Judges 14-15)
II. Samson's Humility (Judges  16)
III. Samson's Recovery (Judges 16)

Thought: Why did Samson lose his strength when he lost his hair? 

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By Faith: Gideon
August 18, 2019

T​ext: Hebrews 11:32-34, Judges 7:2-22

Title: By Faith: Gideon

Outline:

I. Gideon's Charge (Judges 7:2-8)
II. Gideon's Doubt (Judges 7:9-15)
III. Gideon's Assurance (Judges 7:16-18)
IV. Gideon's Triumph (Judges 7:19-22)

Thought: Why are you a Christian and your neighbor isn't? 

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By Faith: Joshua and Rahab
August 11, 2019
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Text: Hebrews 11:30-31, Joshua 1:5-9, 2:1-19

Title: By Faith: Joshua and Rahab 

Outline:

I. The Obedience of Courage (Hebrews 11:30)
II. The Obscurity of Courage (Hebrews 11:31)

Thought: What saved Rahab's family from the Israelite soldiers?

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By Faith: Moses
August 4, 2019
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Text: Hebrews 11:23-29

Title: By Faith: Moses

Outline:

I. Faith Chooses Christ Over Fear (23)
II. Faith Chooses Christ Over Pleasure (24-26)
III. Faith Chooses Christ Over Death (27-29)

Thought: Why did Moses walk away from the treasures of Egypt?

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By Faith: Isaac
July 28, 2019
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Text: Genesis 27:15-29, Genesis 28:1-4, Hebrews 11:20

Title: By Faith: Isaac

Outline:

I. Isaac's Failures are Passed to Jacob (Genesis 27:15-29)
II. Isaac's Faith is Passed to Jacob (Genesis 28:1-4, Hebrews 11:20a)
III. Isaac's Future is Passed to Jacob (Genesis 28:4, Hebrews 11:20b)

Thought: Who taught Jacob to be a deceiver?

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By Faith: Sarah
July 21, 2019
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Text: Genesis 18:9-15, Hebrews 11:11-12

Title: By Faith: Sarah
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Outline:

I. Sarah Disrespected God's Promise (Genesis 18:9-15)
II. Sarah Retreated from God's Promise (Genesis 16:1-2)
III. Sarah Returned to God's Promise (Hebrews 11:11-12)

Thought: How old was Sarah when Isaac was born?

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What to Do with Disappointment

July 14, 2019

​Text: Genesis 40

Title: What to Do with Disappointment

Outline:

I. Pray It
II. Expect It
III. Adapt to It
IV. Rejoice in It
V. Listen to It
VI. Sweeten It

Thought: What can we learn from the way Joseph responded to disappointment? ​

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By Faith: Abraham
July 7, 2019

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Text: Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16

Title: By Faith: Abraham

Outline:

I. Abraham is called out from his home (8)
II. Abraham is called to a strange land (9)
III. Abraham is called to inherit the earth (10, 13-16)

Thought: What did Abraham think he was going to inherit?​

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By Faith: Noah
June 30, 2019

​Text: Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:5-22

Title: By Faith: Noah

Outline:

I. Noah is Warned of Judgment (Hebrews 11:7a)
II. Noah is Prepared for Judgment (Hebrews 11:7b)
III. Noah is Saved from Judgment (Hebrews 11:7b,c)

Thought: Of the eight people in Noah's family, who is said to be righteous? 

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By Faith: Enoch
June 23, 2019

​Text: Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 5:21-24

By Faith: Enoch

Outline:

I. The Commencement of Faith (Hebrews 11:5 - 6)
II. The Continuation of Faith (Genesis 5:21-24)
III. The Completion of Faith (Hebrews 11:5-6)

Thought: How many years did Enoch walk with God?

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By Faith: Abel
June 16, 2019

​Text: Hebrews 11:1-4, Genesis 4:1-8

Title: By Faith: Abel

Outline:

I. Two Sons are Born (Genesis 4:1-2)
II. Two Sons Offer to God (Genesis 4:3-5, Hebrews 11:1-2, 4)
III. Two Sons are Divided (Genesis 4:6-8)

Thought: How did Abel become righteous?

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Ruth: A Bedtime Story
May 19, 2019

​Text: Ruth 3:1-18

Title: Ruth: A Bedtime Story

Outline:

I. Naomi Devises A Plan (1-5)
II. Ruth Executes Naomi's Plan (6-13)
III. Boaz Rejoices Over Naomi's Plan (14-18)

Thought: Why would Ruth tell Boaz to spread his covering over her?

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Ruth: Love at First Sight
May 12, 2019

Text: Ruth 2:1-20


Title: Ruth: Love at First Sight

Outline:

I. Boaz Sees Ruth (1-7)
II. Boaz Flirts With Ruth (8-13)
III. Boaz Gives Gifts to Ruth (14-17)
IV. Boaz is Praised by Ruth (18-20)

Thought: What causes Boaz to be interested in Ruth?

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The Fourth Gospel: Follow Me
April 28, 2019

​Text: John 21:18-25


Title: The Fourth Gospel: Follow Me

Outline: 

I. Peter Follows Jesus till the End (18-19)
II. John Follows Jesus till the End (20-25)

Thought: What question does Peter want Jesus to answer about John?
 

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The Fourth Gospel: The Empty Tomb
April 21, 2019

​Text: John 20:1-18

Title: The Fourth Gospel: The Empty Tomb

Outline: 

I. The Race to the Empty Tomb (1-5)
II. The Shock of the Empty Tomb (6-10)
III. The Angels at the Empty Tomb (11-13)
IV. The Lord of the Empty Tomb (14-18)

Thought: Why is Mary Magdalene clinging to Jesus? 

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The Fourth Gospel: The King Revealed
I. The King Shows His Identity (12-13)
II. The King Shows His Humility (14-16)
III. The King Shows His Power (17-19)

Thought: Why would a king ride a donkey?

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Blessed to Be a Blessing- Living in the Larger Story
Blessed to Be a Blessing- Living in the Larger Story

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The Fourth Gospel: Restoration
I. Jesus' First Question for Peter (15)
II. Jesus' Second Question for Peter (16)
III. Jesus' Third Question for Peter (17)

Thought: Why does Jesus ask Peter virtually the same question three time?

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The Fourth Gospel: The Fishing Trip
I. The Disciples Go Fishing (1-3)
II. The Disciples Fill Their Net (4-8)
III. The Disciples Eat With Jesus (9-14)

Thought: Why did Peter throw himself into the sea?

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The Fourth Gospel: Demanding Thomas
I. The Disciples Believe Jesus is Alive (24-25)
II. Thomas Believes Jesus is Alive (26-29)
III. We Believe Jesus is Alive (30-31)

Thought: Why did John write his gospel?

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The Fourth Gospel: Battle Scars
I. The Scars of Battle (19-20)
II. The Spoils of Battle (21-23)

Thought: Can the apostles actually forgive sins?

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The Fourth Gospel: A Pierced Side
I. Jesus is Pierced (31-37)
II. Jesus is Buried (38-42)

Thought: Why didn't they break the legs of Jesus?

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The Fourth Gospel: A Pierced Soul
I. Jesus Honors His Earthly Mother (25-27)
II. Jesus Honors His Heavenly Father (28-30)

Thought: Why does Jesus call John, Mary's son?

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The Fourth Gospel: They Crucified Him
I. Jesus is Handed Over (16-18)
II. Jesus is Argued Over (19-22)
III. Jesus is Haggled Over (23-24)

Thought: Why did Pilate write in Hebrew, Latin and Greek?

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The Fourth Gospel: God Condemned
I. Pilate Tortures Jesus (1-7)
II. Pilate Threatens Jesus (8-12)
III. Pilate Condemns Jesus (13-16)

Thought: Why doesn't Jesus defend Himself? 

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The Fourth Gospel: Behold Your King
I. Jesus is Brought Before Pilate (28-32)
II. Jesus is Questioned by Pilate (33-36)
III. Jesus is Labeled by Pilate (37-40)

Thought: Why does Pilate ask Jesus what charges are against Him?

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The LORD: Our Helper, Maker, and Keeper
I. Our Helper is our Maker (1-2)
II. Our Maker is our Keeper (3-4)
III. Our Keeper is Always Near (5-8)

Thought: What is your relationship with asking for or needing help? 

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The Fourth Gospel: This is Us
I. Jesus is Arrested and Bound (12-14)
II. Peter Denies Jesus (15-18)
III. Jesus is Struck in the Face (19-24)
IV. Peter Denies Jesus (25-27)

Thought: To whom did Peter first deny Jesus?

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The Fourth Gospel: The Angry Mob
I. The Mob Seeks Jesus (1-3)
II. The Mob is Greeted by Jesus (4-9)
III. The Mob is Defended by Jesus (10-11)

Thought: Why does Jesus defend the mob?

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The Fourth Gospel: The Joy of the Word
I. Jesus Prays for Unity in Him (22-23)
II. Jesus Prays for Fellowship in Him (24)
III. Jesus Prays for Love in Him (25-26)

Thought: Why does Jesus close His prayer with these three requests? 
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