1. Prepare your heart for Easter by adoring Jesus. Matthew 26:1-7 When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 “As you know, the Passover is two days away—and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” 3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the …
What is the Lord’s Supper? A. It’s a simple act. 1 Corinthians 11:2323 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread… B. It’s a reminder. 1 Corinthians 11:2424 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, …
Their humility 1 Timothy 3:1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 1 Timothy 3:5 If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church? 1 Timothy 3:7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will …
Servant leaders humble themselves and wait for God to exalt them. Luke 14:7-11When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. 9 If …
General use of the term Deacon. Colossians 1:23if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. 1 …
The Great Commission starts with “Go”. Matthew 28:18-20Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to …
Our assurance. A. God with us.Matthew 1:23“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). 1Kings 8:57May the LORD our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us nor forsake us. B. God for us. Romans …
1.Storms of life are disruptive. Matthew 8:18-24When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of …
Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me. John 13:12-15When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His robe, He reclined again and said to them, “Do you know what I have done for you? You call …
You have to make a decision. Mark 8:34Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 2. You have to be determined. Luke 9:62Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks …