Who are “Pharisees”? – The Religious Leaders of Jesus Time 1 – Jesus _________________ that He is _________ Matt 12:22-23 (ESV) 22 Then a demon-oppressed man who was blind and mute was brought to him, and he healed him, so that the man spoke and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, […]
PARABLES: A culturally relevant story “cast alongside” a truth in order to illustrate that truth WHY PARABLES: Spiritual truths requiring spiritual discernment by the Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:12-14) SERMON ON THE MOUNT -THE BEATITUDES Matthew 5:3-12 (NLT) 3God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven […]
IT STARTS WITH THE HEART. Matthew 5:1-12 1Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3″Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4″Blessed are those who mourn, for they […]
1.NOTICE WHAT THE PEOPLE/FOLLOWERS OF JESUS ARE BECOMING: Salvation We are filled with the Holy Spirit. “The poor in Spirit” = humbled. “I am a sinner.” Repentance = we mourn over what we have done. Spirit-filled change Meekness = strength and purpose under control. The control of who? Hunger […]
INTRODUCTION: Christian living parable Storyteller: The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 (NLT) 25One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” 26Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” 27The man answered, “‘You […]
WHAT IS GOING ON AT THIS POINT IN JESUS’ MINISTRY? JESUS IS SENDING OUT DISCIPLES Luke 10:1-2 1After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. 2And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, […]
Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 25On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your […]
INTRODUCTION This is a yearly sermon designed to set the tone and course for our year as a church. These are our ASPIRATIONS. THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS Paul writes his letter of Ephesians while in jail. The letter can be divided into two halves: Chapters 1-3, the Story of the Gospel and Chapters 4-6, Our […]
WHO WE ARE: ONE LORD, ONE FAITH 1. THE CHURCH IS AT THE CENTER OF GOD’S PLAN. Ephesians 2:19-21 (NIV) 19Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the […]
EPHESIANS 4 BOTH CONFRONTS MANY THINGS THAT DIVIDE THE CHURCH AND ENCOURAGES US TO BE ONE. one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God, one Father of all It talks about our Heavenly Father because it is implied there is one Family. EPHESIANS 2 TALKS ABOUT JEWS AND GENTILES […]
GOD’S CHURCH WAS GOD’S IDEA. At Real Life Ministries, we are always aspiring to be true to God’s original design 2,000 years ago! ONE FAITH: believing the right things ONE FAMILY: belonging ONE BODY: functioning within God’s design GOD DECIDED TO ADOPT YOU. Ephesians 1:3-6 3All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus […]
There are three truths that are essential that we must believe and live out when it comes to being the “Family of God.” TRUTH #1: GOD ADOPTS US INTO HIS FAMILY-WE DON’T ADOPT HIM INTO OURS. Definition of Adoption: “the action or fact of legally taking another’s child and bringing it up as one’s own, […]
MATURITY IS THE GOAL, AND A MATURE PERSON HAS THE… One Lord One Faith (right beliefs and behaviors) One Family (relationship) One body, one function Ephesians 4:7–16 (NLT) 7However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ. 8That is why the Scriptures say, “When he […]
THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH This series is about addressing difficult subjects that are prevalent in our culture. These issues can turn into the “Elephant in the Room.” We want to respond with grace and truth. REALITY #1. THE CHURCH HAS A DILEMMA REALITY #2. Ephesians 6:10-13 (NIV) 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and […]
WHAT ARE OUR OBJECTIVES? To alert God’s people to deception. Too many have accepted ways of getting information that challenges their faith. To exhort God’s people to start reading Scripture daily in order to prepare themselves for the battle. To prepare the children and grandchildren of God’s people for the ways the […]
THIS WEEK: CREATION CARE & CLIMATE CHANGE • Conversations, opinions, perspectives, emotion, experience, behavior, belief systems, information intake, lifestyle and identity are tied to these subjects. • All of these form our world view. WHAT DOES GOD’S WORD SAY? CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1) God made […]