Message: The Benefits of Fasting
1. Fasting Empowers believers for times of testing
o Provision - This questions God’s Love
o Protection – This questions God’s faithfulness
o Power– This questioned God’s promises
ØHebrews 4:14 - 5:1
2. Fasting Empowers believers for important decisions
Acts 13:2
Acts 14:21-23
Proverbs 3:5-6
3. It Empowers believers for ministry
Mark 9:28-29
- Jan 20, 2019The Benefits of Fasting
Jan 20, 2019The Benefits of FastingSeries: Matthew
Message: The Benefits of Fasting
Matthew 3:13-4:171. Fasting Empowers believers for times of testing
o Provision - This questions God’s Love
o Protection – This questions God’s faithfulness
o Power– This questioned God’s promises
ØHebrews 4:14 - 5:1
2. Fasting Empowers believers for important decisions
Acts 13:2
Acts 14:21-23
Proverbs 3:5-6
3. It Empowers believers for ministry
Mark 9:28-29
- Jan 13, 2019Confession…It Prepares the Way
Jan 13, 2019Confession…It Prepares the WaySeries: MatthewMessage: Confession...It Prepares the Way Matthew 3:1-12 Confession should lead to…
- The examination of our heart
- Godly sorrow
- Changed behavior
- Jan 6, 2019Fasting that Transforms
Jan 6, 2019Fasting that TransformsSeries: TopicalMessage: Fasting that Transforms Isaiah 58:1-14 v.1-5
- Empty fasting produces….
- True Fasting produces…
- Dec 30, 2018The Mastery of Self: The Benefits of Self-discipline
Dec 30, 2018The Mastery of Self: The Benefits of Self-disciplineSeries: TopicalMessage: The Mastery of Self 1 Cor. 9:24-27Proverbs 25:28Galatians 5:232 Timothy 1:71 Cor. 9:24-27
1. Self-discipline enables one to go uphill
2. Self-discipline makes the difference between temporary success and sustained success
3. Self-discipline makes habit your servant instead of your master
4. Self-discipline is developed, not given
Video Make Your Bed - 4:35 to 6:12 - Dec 23, 2018Complete Surrender
Dec 23, 2018Complete SurrenderSeries: Matthew
Message: Complete Surrender
Luke 1:26-38 Luke 1:26-38
1. Mary said yes to God’s Plan
Matthew 1:18-24
2. Joseph said yes to God’s Plan
Philippians 2:5-11.
3. Jesus said yes to God’s Plan
- Dec 9, 2018Tapestry
Dec 9, 2018TapestrySeries: Matthew
Message: Tapestry
Matthew 1:1-25 1. The birth of Jesus was a long time in the making v.1-17
Galatians 4:4
Genesis 3:15
2. The lineage of Jesus includes people like you and me v. 1-17
3. The names of Jesus reveal a lot about the Savior v.18-25
- Messiah or Christ
- Jesus
- Immanuel
John 1:14
Rev. 21:1-4
- Dec 2, 2018Faith that Overcomes
Dec 2, 2018Faith that OvercomesSeries: 1 JohnFaith that Overcomes
1 John 5:1-21
We know…
1. For certain that we have been born again v.1-5
Ephesians 2:8-10
2. Jesus is the Christ v.6-12
3. The power of prayer v.13-15
4. The importance of relationships that provide accountability v.16-19https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCG1I-Ssgww5. Jesus as Savior, Lord, and Friend v.20-21
- Nov 18, 2018Enough
Nov 18, 2018EnoughSeries: Topical
Message: Enough
Matthew 6:5-15 Matthew 6:5-15
1. We ask for bread, not cake
Matthew 6:25-34
Psalms 37:4
2. Pray for ours, not mine
3. Pray for bread that will never cease
- Nov 11, 2018Love Perfected
Nov 11, 2018Love PerfectedSeries: 1 JohnMessage: Love Perfected
1 John 4:7-21 God’s love is perfected in our lives as we…
1. Love others as he loves us v.7-11
2. Testify to the Spirit that abides in us v.12-16
3. Overcome fear v.17-21
- Nov 4, 2018Children of God: Part 2
Nov 4, 2018Children of God: Part 2Series: 1 JohnChildren of God1 John 3:11-241. Love is a choice2. Love signifies life living inside us3. Love is sacrificial4. Love sets us free