1) Why Didn’t The People In Jesus’ Hometown Experience Much Power?
a. Because They Didn’t View Jesus As God. (v. 1-3a)
b. Because They Didn’t Honor Jesus As Lord. (v. 3b-6)
2) Why Did The Twelve Disciples Experience So Much Power?
a. Because They Were Willing To Follow Where Jesus Led. (v. 1, 7-11)
b. Because They Did What Jesus Wanted Them To Do. (v. 12-13)
We Can Trust The Lord Jesus Because…
1. Even Nature Obeys Him (4: 35-41)
2. He Has Power Over The Forces Of Darkness (5: 1-20)
3. Even Disease And Death Are Under His Control (5: 21-43)
1. Be A Truth-Seeker (v. 10-12)
2. Have A Ready Heart (v. 1-9, 13-20)
3. Be Assured That God Is Growing You (v. 21-34)
1. Embrace Jesus’ Priority For Your Life (v. 7-12)
2. Remain With Jesus (v. 13-19)
3. Worship Jesus As Lord (v. 20-35)
1. Stop Going Through The Motions (v. 2:18-22)
2. Understand God’s Heart For You (v. 2:23-28)
3. Examine Your Heart (v. 3:1-6)
What Do We Need To Know About Jesus?
1. He Is Willing To Help (1:40-45)
2. He Knows Your Deepest Need (2:1-12)
3. He Calls You To Follow Him (2:13-15)
4. He Came For Those Who Know They Are Sick (2:16-17)
1. Jesus Calls You To Follow Him (v. 16-20)
2. Jesus Has All Authority (v. 21-28)
3. Jesus Came To Serve And Save Sinners (v. 29-39)
1. The Message Is About Jesus (v. 1-3)
2. The Messenger Exalts Jesus (v. 4-8)
3. The Message Is Jesus (v. 9-15)
1. God's Nature Defines Your Family (v. 14-15)
2. God's Dwelling In You Gives Strength (v. 16-17a)
3. God's Love In Christ Has No End (v. 17b-19)
4. God Is Able To Meet Our Every Need (v. 20-21)
1. Address It Privately (v. 15)
2. Widen The Circle (v. 16)
3. Tell It To The Church (v. 17a)
4. Let Him Go (v. 17b)
Since We Have Free Access To The Very Presence Of God Since Jesus Reigns Over Us
1. Draw Near In Faith (v. 22)
2. Hold Fast To Hope (v. 23)
3. Consider How To Love (v. 24-25)
1. Prayerfully Anticipate Christ's Return (v. 7)
2. Joyfully Love And Serve Christ's Church (v. 8-11a)
3. Passionately Pursue Christ's Glory (v. 11b)
1. Run Into The House Of Wisdom (v. 1-6)
2. Flee From The House Of Folly (v. 13-18)
3. Make The Wise Choice (v. 7-12)
3 Questions People Asked Jesus About Marriage & Divorce
Question 1: Do I Have The Right To Get A Divorce?
Answer: You Need A Higher View Of Marriage
Question 2: When Must I Get A Divorce?
Answer: You Need A Higher View Of Marriage
Question 3: Should I Just Stay Single?
Answer: You Need A Higher View Of Marriage
1. Prepare For Opposition (v. 34-35)
2. Love The Lord Your God Above Everything Else (v. 36-38)
3. Love One Another (v. 39-40)
3 Ways the Church, the Family, the Follower of Christ Is Made Mature in Christ:
1. We Are Spiritually Matured Through Difficulty (v. 24, 29; 2:1)
2. We Are Spiritually Matured Through The Ministry Of The Word (v. 25-29; 2:2-3)
3. We Are Spiritually Matured When False Teaching Is Repelled (v. 4-5)
What Is The Root Cause Of Conflict? Sin
What Can I Do?
3 Approaches To Avoid:
1. Conqueror: “I must win and you must lose.”
2. Martyr: “I’ll take the blame to avoid conflict.”
3. Ostrich: “I’ll ignore it and hope it goes away.”
1. Own Your Contribution To The Problem
2. Pursue Reconciliation
1. Honor Christ The Lord As Holy
2. Be Prepared To Defend Your Hope
3. Show Gentleness & Respect
2 Foundations for Marriage
1. There Is A Distinction Between Man And Woman
2. There is a Distinction Between The Roles Of Man & Woman In Marriage
1. Honor Your Husband With A Submissive Spirit (v. 1)
2. Offer Your Heart To The Lord (v. 2-6)
3. Honor Your Wife With An Understanding Spirit (v. 7a) 4. Offer Your Heart To The Lord (v. 7b)
4 Questions For Christian Dads
1. Am I Frustrating My Child?
2. Am I Discipling My Child?
3. Am I Correcting My Child?
4. Am I Spiritually Leading My Child?