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"What is the Answer?" (PART 1)
Selected Proverbs
I. Introduction

II. Words of Wisdom
A. ---Fear--- God
Proverbs 1:7
Proverbs 9:10

You teach not only by what you say but by what you do

B. Guard your ----mind---.
Proverbs 3:3
Proverbs 4:23

C. ----Obey-- your parents.
Proverbs 4:10

D. Select your ---companions---.
Proverbs 1:10

"Summer School: The Issues of Life"

Faithfulness

I. Introduction

II. ---God--- is faithful
1 Corinthians 1:9
Psalm 36:5

A. God is faithful to ----save----.

B. God is faithful to ---keep---.

C. God is faithful to ---protect---.

D. God is faithful to ---forgive---.

III. ----You must---- be faithful.
2 Timothy 2:2
1 Corinthians 4:2

IV. God ----rewards the faithful-----.
Matthew 25:21

V. How can we become ---more faithful---?

"Summer School: The Vital Issues of Life - The Breaking of Bread"

I. The ---Old Covenant--- Meal
Exodus 24

II. The ---New Covenant--- Meal
1 Corinthians 11

III. The ---Lamb's Supper in heaven
Revelation 19

"Summer School: The Vital Issues of Life" - Your Vocation
Ephesians 4:25-5:2

I. Work: How we look at it.
Ephesians 4:25-5:2

II. Work: The Christian ---work ethic---.
A. Work is the ---command--- of God.
Exodus 20:11

B. Work is the ---model established--- by God.

C. Work is part of the ---creation mandate--.

D. Work is a ----gift from-- God.

E. Work is to be done ---as if the boss was the Lord Himself--.

III. Work: The role of the Christian.

IV. Work: A Christian ---witness---.

Summer School: The Vital Issues of Life - Prayer
The Book of Daniel

I. Introduction

II. Power in Prayer

A. ---Confess the truth--- to God
Daniel 9:9

B. ---Live the truth--- of God
Daniel 9:13

C. ----Understand the truth--- of God
Daniel 9:21-23

D. ---Recognize the power--- of God
Daniel 10:7-14

III. Conclusion

"Three Dynamics Which Will Change Your Life"
Dynamic Worship
1 Samuel 4:1-22

I. Introduction
Dynamic Worship
Relevant Small Group Bible Study
Intentional Outreach

II. A time God did not show up....----and the reasons why---.

A. Men were not ---listening to God---
1 Samuel 4:1-3
1 Samuel 4:3-8

B. When our hearts are ----far from God---.

C. Our ---enemies are emboldened----.
1 Samuel 4:9-11
1 Samuel 4:12-22

D. Why did the glory depart?

III. Practical Application

A. We must:

1. Learn how to ---worship--.

"Three Dynamics Which Will Change Your Life"
Intentional Outreach
2 Timothy 1:11-18

I. Introduction
Dynamic Worship
Relevant Small Group Bible Study
Intentional Outreach
2 Timothy 1:11-18

II. How God ---Trusts---- Us.

A. God trusts us to ----share--- the Good News of Christ with others.

B. God wants us to be ----unashamed--- of the Good News.

C. God trusts us to ---preserve the integrity--- of the Good News.

III. How We Trust God

A. We trust God with the ---results--- of our outreach.

"Fear Not: The Future"
Matthew 6:25-34

I. Introduction

Matthew 6:25-34

Worry is a sin!

II. Jesus says:

A. Worry is ---unfaithful--- because of your Lord (v. 25)

Purpose!

B. Worry is ---unnecessary--- because of your Father (vv. 26-30)
Psalm 23

Provision!

C. Worry is ---unreasonable--- because of your faith. (vv. 31-33)
Haggai 1: 3-9

Priority!

D. Worry is ---unwise--- because of your future. (v. 34)
Luke 12:32

Pleasure!

III. Conclusion

"Fear Not: Rejection"
Daniel 5
1 Corinthians 4:1-4

I. Introduction
No one wants to be rejected.
Facing rejection is not easy.

II. The ability to face rejection and overcome fear

A. Understand what it is that will be ---measured---.

1. There are lots of ways to fail to measure up.

2. What really ---counts--.
1 Corinthians 4:1

B. Understand ---how--- you will be measured.
1 Corinthians 4:2

1. It is not about being ---successful---.
It is not about us....it is all about God!

C. Understand the importance of the ----Person--- doing the measuring!

The Sending Church
Acts 13:1-4

I. A Sending Church must be a Seeking Church

II. A Sending Church must be a Listening Church

III. A Sending Church must be a Heeding Church

"The One Hundred Dollar Word"

I. Introduction
Ephesians 5:19-20
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

II. Three attitudes which ---steal away--- our gratitude.

A. ---Pride---

B. ---A critical spirit---

C. --Carelessness----

III. Three things the Bible says about ---thanksgiving---.

A. Thanksgiving should be ---expressed---.

B. Thanksgiving should be ---expansive---.

C. Thanksgiving is ---expected----.

IV. Conclusion

"Advent is Peace"

I. Introduction

II. The ---Source--- of True Peace.
Matthew 11:28-30
Isaiah 26:3

III. The ---Secret--- of True Peace.
Isaiah 60:17
Psalm 85:8-10
Isaiah 48:22
James 4:1-2

IV. Practical Application

A. Strategies for living in the peace of God:

1. ---Trust--- God completely.

2. ---Follow--- God obediently.

3. ----Know Him---- intimately.

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

#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 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----.

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 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:  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:  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---.

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

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)

Persecution
Acts 4:1-31

I.  Introduction

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

Acts 4:1-4

A.  The authorities disturbed:

1.

2.

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---

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
#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

The Beauty and the Beast
Acts 4:32-5:11

I.  Introduction

A.  ---Honesty---

B.  ---Sin----

Where God is at work, Satan will be active.

A Remarkable Relationship

I.  Introduction
James 2:23
Isaiah 41:8

II.  This is what is needed:

A.  ----Agreement---
Genesis 26:3-5

B.  ---Loyalty and Dependability----
John 15:14

A Strategy for Building Immanuel:
You - Building People!

I.  Introduction

II.  People-Building Skills

A. Jesus is our ----Model----.

1.  Give people an ---example---.
John 13:15

A Strategy for Building Immanuel:
Being Victorious Through Testing
Matthew 4

I.  Introduction

A.  Upside/Downside

B.  The Timing

II.    The Three Basic Temptations

Immanuel:  The Focused Church
Acts 5:12-42

I.  Introduction

II.  The early church

III.  The Five Keys (to effective evangelism)

A.  Purity

How to Be Happy... Understanding the Be-Attitudes
Matthew 5:4

I. Introduction
Matthew 5:4

A. This is ---spiritual--- mourning.

B. This is not real ---evident--- in the church today.

II. What does the Lord mean?

Immanuel:  The Focused Church
Acts 5:12-42

I.  Introduction

II.  The Early Church

III.  The Five Keys to Effective Evangelism

A.  Purity  (vv. 12b-14)

B.  Power  (vv. 12a, 15016)

The Church Organized
Acts 6:1-7

I.  Introduction

Biblical church organization always responds to needs and what the Spirit is doing.

Acts 6:1-7

II.  The First ---organizational meeting---.   (vv. 1-2, 4)

A.  The ---reason----

Efforts and Effects
Acts 6:8-15

I.  Introduction
Acts 6:8-15

II.  Evidences of spiritual nobility

A.  -----Character------  (v. 8)

B.  ----Courage----  (vv. 9-14)

C.  ---Countenance----    (v. 15)

How to Be Happy:  Understanding the Be-Attitudes
Matthew 5:9

I.  Introduction

II.  Misconceptions about ----Peacemaking---.

III.  Why be a ----Peacemaker---?

A.  Unresolved conflict:

With God All Things Are Possible
Matthew 19:26b

I.  There is ----nothing too difficult---- for God.
Exodus 14:10-31

II.  The ---problem---  (v. 10)

III.  God says:  (v. 15)
Move on!

IV.  ---Listen--- for God's marching orders  (vv. 16-18)

How to Be Happy:  Understanding the Be-Attitudes
Matthew 5:10-12

I.  The Reality  (v. 11a)

II  The ---Reason----  (v. 11b)

III.  The ----Response---

How do I handle harassment when I am persecuted for my faith?

Peace

I.  Introduction

II.  Do not be ---afraid----:

A. God has ----chosen--- you.
Luke 1:26-29

B.  Things will ----go wrong---.
Matthew 1:18-21

C.  God will burst into your  ----routine---.
Luke 2:8-11

Joy
2 Corinthians 9:15

I.  Introduction

II.  The Indescribable Gift

A.  His ----nature---.

B.  His ----purpose----.

C.  The ---grace----.

D.  His ----effect---.

Getting...and Staying...in Touch with God: Drowsiness and the Fall
Acts 20:7-12

I.  Introduction
Acts 20:7-12

II.  Are you ----drowsy---?

A. The Late ---Hour---   (v.7)

Two dangers:

Getting....and Staying....in Touch with God:   Peanuts
2 Corinthians 9:6-15

I.  Introduction

II.  The Truth
2 Corinthians 9:6-15

A.  The principle  (v. 6)

1.  Three axioms:

Getting....and Staying....On Track with God: You Must be Filled

I.  Introduction

II. The Three kinds of People

A.  Natural
1 Corinthians 2:14

B.  Spiritual
1 Corinthians 2:15

20/20 Vision: Fixing what is broken
Nehemiah 1:1-11

I. Introduction

II.  The visionary person:

A.  ---Sees--- the need.   (vv. 1-3)

A God-ordained vision will begin as a concern.  Something will bother you about the way things are.

20/20 Vision: God, Help Me Feel The Need
Nehemiah 2:11-4:6

I.  Introduction

II.  The visionary feels the need
Nehemiah 2:11
Nehemiah 2:12

A.  ----Solitude----
Nehemiah 2:13-14

B. ----Motivation----
Nehemiah 2:17
Nehemiah 2:18

20/20 Vision: The Visionary Meets the Need
Nehemiah 8

I.  Introduction

Revival

II.  This must always be our focus:

A. Meeting the Need:  The Priority of ---People---.

B.  Meeting the Need:  The Priority of ----the Word of God---.

1.     reading   (vv. 1-3)

2.  ---respect---  (vv. 5-6)

20/20 Vision:  What God Expects

I.  Introduction

II.  Three things you must do:

A.  Take off ---the mask----.
Galatians 6:7
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

B.  Take up ---the cross----.
Luke 9:23-25

C.  Take on ---the yoke---.
Matthew 11:28-30

Easter:  Empty Promises

I.  Introduction

II. The Empty Promises:

A.  The empty  ---cross---
Matthew 28:1

B.  The empty ---tomb---.
Mark 16:1-3
Matthew 28:2-3, 5
Luke 24:6
Matthew 28: 7-8

C. The empty  ---burial clothes---
John 20:2-8

III.  Conclusion
Empty your life and allow God to fill it.

Character in Four Words
Matthew 15:21-28

I.  Introduction

II.  Deserving the Praise of God

A.  She crossed ----great barriers---.

DESPERATION

LOVE

VISION

She went to the right person.

B.  She ---persisted---

She would not be overcome by discouragement.

C.  She made ---no claim---.

Why?
Matthew 28:19-20

I.  Reasons  (the answer to the "why" question)

A.  You are ---lost---.

B.  You are ---uncaring---.

C.  You need the final ---step of knowledge---.

II.  Opportunities
John 4:35   

III.  Success

IV.  Why not?

A.  Start

The Result of a Changed Life
Romans 12:1-2
Romans 12:6-11

1. ---Respond--- to Jesus

A. ---Reactive--- Love

B. ---Proactive--- Love

2. ---Serve--- Jesus
Matthew 10:42

3. ---Point Out--- Jesus

A. Your ---Service---

B. Your ---Life---

C. Your ---Words---

Conclusion: The power of a changed life is ---active---, and when it’s active, it’s ---POWERFUL---.

Realistic Expectations:  The Needs of the Husband

I.  How does a wife really love her husband?

A. ----Admiration and respect----.
Ephesians 5:33b

Warning!

Beware of critical words!

Proverbs 5:3-4

B. ----Physical---- responsiveness.
1 Corinthians 7:2-4

C. ----Peaceful----   home.
Proverbs 21:19
Proverbs 27:15

Realistic Expectations: The Needs of the Children
Psalm 127:3

I.  Introduction

II.  Things you already know.

III.   Guidelines for Parents

A.  The first priority:  for your children to ---hear and respond to the Gospel---.

B.  Children need both parents ---in the home---.

C.  Children should be -----reared---, not raised.

D.  Each child is ---unique---.

Realistic Expectations: The Needs of the Children
Psalm 127:3

I.  Introduction

II.  Things you already know.

III.   Guidelines for Parents

A.  The first priority:  for your children to hear and respond to the Gospel.

B.  Children need both parents in the home.

C.  Children should be reared, not raised.

D.  Each child is unique.

E.  Meet your child where he is.

Realistic Expectations:  There will be Conflict...how to Handle It

I.  All relationships have the ----potential for conflict---.

A.  Not all ---conflict is bad---.
Ephesians 4:26

B.  Conflict is ---not the problem---.

The real problem is the way you handle the conflict.

1.  Mismanagement of YOUR ---anger--- is the problem.

2.  You need to know how, according to God's plan, to handle conflict constructively.

This is Who I am
Isaiah 58:1-12

I.  Introduction

II.  Being Reminded.

A.  God's ----searchlight---.

B.  It is all about...
Luke 9:23-25

Kingdom living is not about meeting my needs but about following Jesus all the way to the cross that I might have new life.

C.  It is not about ----me---.  (v.3)
Matthew 6:4
Matthew 6:6
Matthew 6:16

God's complaint was about emptiness.

Is Your Faith Working for You?
Making the Most of my Problems
James 1:2-6

I.  Introduction

II.  Problem facts:

A.  ---inevitable----.

B.  ----unpredictable---.

C.  Many ---kinds--.

D.  ---Purposeful--.

1.  Purify faith.

2.  Fortify our Patience.

3. Sanctify character.

III.  Handling problems.

The Christian’s Responsibility to God
Romans 12:1-2

I.  The Presentation of the Body to God

A.  The Nature of the Presentation

1.  A --Voluntary-- Sacrifice

2.  A --Living-- Sacrifice

3.  A --Holy-- Sacrifice

B.  Favoring the Presentation

1.  The --Mercies-- of God

2.  The --Acceptability-- of it to God

 Is Your Faith Working for You?
How to Treat People Right
James 2:1-13

I.  Principle  (v. 1)

No snobbery!

II.  ---Problem---

A.  ----Favoritism is unchristian----  (v. 1) 

B.  ---Favoritism is unreasonable---  (vv. 5-7)

What the Bible says about Hunger

1.  God cares greatly

2.  God calls His people to be actively involved

Is Your Faith Working for You?
Managing Your Mouth
James 3:1-12

I. Introduction
James 3:2
James 3:1-12

II.  Why ---Words---- are Important

A.  Your tongue ---directs where you go---.  (vv. 3-4)

B.  Your tongue can ----destroy what you have---.  (vv. 5-8)

C.  Your tongue ---displays who you are---.  (vv. 9-12)

Character

My problem is not my tongue..it is my heart.

Is Your Faith Working for You?
Finding Peace
James 4:1-10

I.  Introduction

II.  The Cause:   ---Conflicting Desires---

Three basic desires which cause conflict:

A.  Desire to ---have---.  ----Possessions---.  (vv. 1b - 2a)

we use things and love people.

we love things and use people.

Not tithing

Desiring more and more

Making unwise purchases

Is your Faith Working for You?
What about your Future?
James 4:13-17

I.  Introduction

II.  The common Mistakes

A.  ---Planning--- without God.  (v. 13)

Include God in your goal setting

Three possible response to God's will:

1.  ---reference----

2. ----deference---

3. ----preference---

B.  ---Presuming--- about tomorrow.  (vv. 14, 16)

Living Out Our Hope
Luke 1:26-38

I. Introduction

II.  The Troubles of life

Hope is always about tomorrow.

Luke 1:26-29

III. The Words of ---promise---
Luke 1:30-33

Words do give hope.

IV.  Here is how it happens
Luke 1:34-35

V.  The Time of waiting
Luke 1:36 - 37
Luke 1:38a

Living out your Joy:  Rejoicing
Psalm 98:1-9

I.  Introduction
Psalm 98:1-9

II.  Four Reasons to Rejoice:

A.  There is joy when the ---King is received---.

Joy to the world!  The Lord is come.
Let earth receive her king.  Let every heart
prepare Him room, and heaven and nature sing.

B.  There is joy when the ---Savior reigns---.

Is Your Faith Working for You: Patience
James 5:7-12

I.  Introduction

II.  Three illustrations to teach us patience:

A.  ----When---- should I be patient?

1.  When ---circumstances are uncontrollable--- (v. 7)

2. When ---people are unchangeable---  (v. 10)

If you are going to be a success with people, you must learn patience.

3.  When ---problems are unexplainable---  (v. 11b)

Understanding God's Best
Malachi 3:10-11

I.  Introduction

II.  ---Tithing---

A.  The divine ---command---
Malachi 3:10a

1.  Who does what?

2.  What God says:
Leviticus  27:30

God's --- ownership---

God's ---favor----

3.  We ---recognize--- God
1 Corinthians 16:1-2

B.  The divine ---promise---
Malachi 3:10b