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Either He Is or He Ain't

“Either He Is or He Ain’t”

         I.     The Working of God is Often Imperceptible

       II.     The Working of God is Redemptive

​“This belief is the stubborn faith that there is no evil dark enough, that God somehow, someway, sometime cannot redeem, that no matter how dark it is, the darkness will not overcome the light.”

     III.     The Working of God is Progressive

“For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” (Phil. 2:13)

“Never doubt in the darkness what God has taught you in the light.” 

“The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized with the lifetime of the opportunity.” 

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The Church’s Obligation to Support Missionaries - 3 John

“The Church’s Obligation to Support Missionaries”
3 John

  1. Prayer for the Beloved Gaius - 1:1-4

    1. Prayer of Intercession 

      1. Prosperity

      2. Spiritual Health

      3. Physical Health

    2. Prayer of Praise for Walking in Truth

  2. Selflessness of Gaius - 1:5-8

    1. Commended for His Love & Hospitality

    2. Obligation to Continue Supporting Missionaries

      1. Who - Sent Ones

      2. What - Supports the Mission

      3. Why - Coworkers in Truth and No One Else Will

  3. Selfishness of Diotrephes - 1:9-10

    1. He Puts Himself First

    2. He Talks Wicked Nonsense

    3. He is Not Welcoming

  4. Imitate Gaius, Not Diotrephes; Support Demetrius - 1:11-12

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Persevering in the Faith - Jude 21-23

“Persevering in the Faith”
Jude 21-23

KEEP YOURSELF IN THE LOVE OF GOD
First, keep yourself in the love of God by building yourself up in your most holy faith
Second, keep yourself in the love of God by praying in the Holy Spirit
Third, keep yourself in the love of God by waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ

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Identifying False Teachers - Jude 17-19

“Identifying False Teachers”
Jude 17-19

I. FALSE TEACHERS CONFIRM AND CONTRADICT THE APOSTOLIC WORD THAT WE HAVE RECEIVED.
II. FALSE TEACHERS COMPROMISE WITH SIN
III. FALSE TEACHERS ACTIVELY CAUSE DIVISIONS
IV. FALSE TEACHERS CELEBRATE WORLDLINESS
V. FALSE TEACHERS ARE COMPLETELY DEVOID OF THE SPIRIT

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Take Care How You Listen - Luke 4:16-18

Take Care How You Listen
Luke 4:16-18

I. THE IMPORTANCE OF LISTENING
II. LISTENING AND THE CONDITION OF OUR HEARTS
III. HOW TO TAKE CARE OF HOW YOU LISTEN

A. Prepare your heart and mind and soul to receive God’s Word each week
B. Listen carefully and intently with your heart and your head.
C. Listen for the purpose of obeying Christ.

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Contentment - Philippians 4:10-13

Contentment
Philippians 4:10-13

I. CONTENTMENT: The inward state of perpetual joy, peace, gentleness, and strength in every moment regardless of our circumstances|
II. Contentment is completely free from dependence on circumstances
III. KEY: Contentment does not come from independence but from total dependence on Christ

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The Authority of Jesus - Matthew 7:28-9:26

The Authority of Jesus
Matthew 7:28-9:26

I. JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER DEFILEMENT
II. JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER DISEASE
III. JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER NATURE
IV. JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER DEMONS
V. JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER SIN
VI. JESUS’ AUTHORITY OVER DEATH

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Beware of False Confessions - Matthew 7:21-27

Beware of False Confessions
Matthew 7:21-27

I. A MERE CONFESSION OF CHRIST IS INSUFFICIENT
II. MIGHTY WORKS OF MINISTRY AND GOOD DEEDS ARE NOT PROOF OF KNOWING CHRIST
III. THE CENTRALITY AND SUPREMACY OF JESUS
IV. THE FOUNDATION MUST HOLD ON THE LAST DAY

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