A Sacrificial Anointing John 12:1-8 I. Vs 1-3 Not a Donation, An Investment. II. Vs. 4-6 True generosity creates jealousy. III. Vs 7-8 It is The Holy Spirit Who moves us to Sacrificial giving for His design. Sacrificial giving to those in our presence, proves that they are always Loved and Welcome.

The Prodigal Son, the Proud Son, and the Compassionate Father 1. Luke 15:11-24: The Prodigal Son & Compassionate Father When humble repentance meets God’s compassion, relationship is restored and true love is experienced. 2. Luke 15:25-32: The Proud Son & Compassionate Father When proud performance meets God’s compassion, relationship is rejected and bitterness is experienced. 3. Mark 15:31-37: Christ's Compassion on Display 4. How are you responding to the Father's compassion?

Repentance Required

Repentance Required Summary: Jesus here teaches us the urgency of repentance. Death is the common denominator for everyone. Only repentance can bring life to people. LUKE 13:1--9 I. POLITICAL TRAGEDY, 1-3. II. NATURAL DISASTER, 4-5. III. FRUITLESS LIVES, 6-7. IV. SECOND CHANCES, 8-9.

True Identity Revealed

Opposition from the Start

The Road to the Resurrection and the opposition from the start. Intro.- The Chief end of Man. I. Paradise Lost in the garden. The first Adam II. Paradise Regained at the baptism. The Second Adam, Jesus Christ III. The Temptations. Illus. The magic bakery A. The first temptation B. The second temptation C. The third temptation Illus. Are you promotable? Closing- Where have you decided to live? Key Verse V1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness.

I hate being poor.

Philippians 4:1-9

Press On!

Title: Press On! Key Verse: Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Bulletin Outline Philippians 3:12-21 Theme: Paul is highlighting a conflict between our earthly view and kingdom view throughout this passage. Paul is urging his readers to press on and focus on the goal we should all have as believers. Key Points: Relentlessly pursue a relationship with Christ. Reject counterfeit Christianity and find the authentic believers. Remember our goal and our promise. Closing Thought: What do we need to "forget" in order to press on and bring others towards the "goal"?

Rejoice in the Lord

REJOICE IN THE LORD Summary: Joy is found in Jesus! Scripture: Phil. 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION Rejoicing in Jesus is found by... I. Re-evaluating what is important in life. Philippians 3:7–8 II. Making Jesus the center of my faith. Philippians 3:8–9 III. Making Jesus the center of my life. Philippians 3:10–11 APPLICATION: Where is your identity this morning? ASSIGNMENT: Take one area of your life and ask the Holy Spirit to help you so that Jesus is in control and that you will find Joy in Jesus.

Philippians 2-3

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