Big Woods Bible Church

Luke 17:11-191. All are in a dire situationa. On our own, our situation is hopelessb. On our own, our situation is helpless2. We have a Savior ready to heala. His healing is for allb. His healing comes through faith3. Our Savior Deserves our Worshipa. Worship Unashamedlyb. Worship Thankfully

Acts 17:16-34I. Know that Any Culture Can Point to Our Creator II. Trust that Our Creator Will Always Point to Our Redeemer III. Speak of the Fact Our Redeemer Will One Day Be Our JudgeA. Some Will MockB. Some Will DelayC. Some Will Believe

John 4:31-42I. Jesus Shows the Disciples the Work of the Gospel is UrgentII. Jesus Stays with the Samaritans Because the Work of the Gospel is ImportantWhat is this text telling us? What is the application for us?1. The task is urgent.2. The message is important. 3. DO NOT WAIT. The time is now!

Learning to Introduce Others to the One Who Rescued UsJohn 4:1-39I. Jesus Connects with a Person Others Would Cast Off - WE ARE TO DO TEH SAME!II. Jesus Communicates the Gospel By Using Something Easily Understood - WE ARE TO DO THE SAME!III. Jesus Concentrates on the Solution Not the Problem - WE ARE TO DO THE SAME!

II Corinthians 12:9-10I. Be Honest with Yourself - "For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong."II. Be Transparent with Others - "Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses so the power of Christ may rest upon me."III. Be Satisfied with God - "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

Romans 3:21-26I. The Problem of Humanity is SinA. Justified - an instantaneous legal act of God in which He declares us righteousB. Propitiation - a wrath removing sacrificeII. Being Justified with God makes us Heirs with Christ

Genesis 3:1-8, 15I. What is Happening?A. Circumstances are out of our controlB. People are out of controlII. How Did We Get Here?A. Futility - Romans 8:20 "For the creation was subjected to futility..."B. Pain - Romans 8:22 "For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now..."III. What Should We Do?A. Know that trying to fix yourself does not work.B. Know that trying to earn God’s pleasure does not work.C. Know that only putting your trust in Christ’s work can restore our relationship with God.

When Good Goes Bad - Ecclesiastes 3:11I. What is Happening?A. Circumstances are out of our controlB. People are out of control

An Open Door - Colossians 4:2-6I. A One-Part Objective - To mobilize the local church to develop meaningful relationships so we can accomplish what God has called us to accomplish.II. A Two-Part Command - It is never Evangelism OR Discipleship; instead it must be Evangelism AND Discipleship.III. A Three-Part Prayer - We pray for and open door, an opportunity to declare, and a clear word when we speak.Our Objective: To mobilize the local church to develop meaningful relationships so we can accomplish what God has called us to accomplish.

Mark 16:14-20I. The Great(est) CommissionII. The Miraculous AscensionIII. The Efficacious IntercessionJesus is at work…1. With us (Mark 16:20)2. In us (Phil 2:13)3. For us (Rom 8:28)

Mark 15:42-16:13I. Jesus Promises Forgiveness of Sins to Those Who Ask II. Jesus Promises Life with Him to Those Who Trust

Mark 14:16-41I. The Savior MockedII. The Savior RejectedIII. The Savior Sacrificed

Mark 15:1-15I. Pilate had a Problem with JesusII. Pilate Had to Make a Decision About JesusIII. Jesus is the Solution to Everyone’s Greatest ProblemToday’s Takeaway: 1. See yourself as guilty, not innocent.2. Know Jesus was perfectly innocent who died in the place of the guilty.3. Trust that Jesus died so you can be forgiven and set free from sin.

Mark 14:53-72I. The Courage of Jesus as He is Put on TrialII. The Cowardice of Peter as He is Put Through a TestImportant Lessons:1. Our personal weaknesses only need a little bit of pressure from temptation that can cause us to crumble.2. Our verbal claims of commitment are not enough to prove our allegiance to Christ and His church.3. Knowing Christ’s love and willingness to forgive our failures can give us strength and courage.

Mark 14:43-50I. A Kiss that Reveals BetrayalII. A Sword that Reveals FailureIII. A Statement that Reveals PowerRemember:1. God is at work fulfilling His perfect plan.2. God does not need your help.3. God wants your heart.

Mark 14:27-42I. Jesus PredictsII. The Disciples ProtestIII. Jesus PraysIV. The Disciples SleepFinal Thoughts1. God is at work in you. Do not be obsessed with the circumstances. God can use trials and turmoil to remind you He is always there. Don’t give in!2. God is at work in you. Know that you will fail and others will fail you, but Christ is unfailing. Followers of Christ are saints, not angels. Don’t give up!3. God is at work in you. Remember, there is coming a time, because of the work of Christ, when the Kingdom of God is completely established and "God will wipe away every tear..." Rev. 7:17. Don’t forget!

Mark 14:12-26I. The Last Supper Included…A. PreparationB. CelebrationC. Declaration II. The Lord’s Supper Intended…A. RemembranceB. Reverence

I. The Woman Acts in AdorationII. The Disciples React in IndignationIII. Jesus Responds in AppreciationLessons for Us1. We are to be more concerned about our Savior than about our service.2. We are never to hold back giving to God what He rightfully deserves.3. We should be reminded every day is an opportunity for us to be remembered, first and foremost as a worshiper of Jesus.

Mark 13:24-37I. Be Ready for the Harvest of Souls (vss. 24-31)II. Be Ready for the King to Return (vss. 32-37)A. Everyone has an appointed taskB. Everyone is to remain faithfulC. No one, but God the Father, knows when Jesus will return"If what we have learned in Mark 13 does not make us more watchful as Christians, then we have not allowed Jesus to have the last word in our lives." -Sinclair Ferguson

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