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      TueTuesdayMayMay15th2012 The Power of Faith and Love
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      The Power of Faith and Love
      1 Thessalonians 3:1–10

      Here is the power of faith…

      1. It determines the strength of my life (v 1–5)

      2. It inspires the rejuvenation of others (v 6–8)

      3. It results in more faith & love (v 9–10)

      TueTuesdayMayMay8th2012 Don't Slow Down Now
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      Don't Slow Down Now
      Hebrews 12:1–2

      If we are going to run the race effectively, we must:

      1. Run with awareness (v 1)

      2. Run without hindrance (v 1)

         We must remove the…
          a. Hindrances that distract us (v 1)
          b. Hindrances that disable us (v 1)

      3. Run with endurance (v 1–2)

         2 Keys to endurance…we must:
          a. Look to Christ (v 2a)
          b. Learn from the Cross (v 2b)
      TueTuesdayMayMay1st2012 The Fruit of Love
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      The Fruit of Love

      1 Thessalonians 2:17–20

      The fruit of love…

      1. It calls for fervent affection (v 17)

      2. It will attract serious opposition (v 18)

      3. It carried eternal implications (v 19–20)

      TueTuesdayAprApril24th2012 Love…It's All About Transformation
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      Love…It's All About Transformation

      1 Thessalonians 2:9–16

      1. My plan for transformation (v 9–12)
          a. I must extend myself for it (v 9)
          b. I'm an example in it (v 10)
          c. I must exhort others to it (v 11–12)

      2. My path for transformation (v 13–16)
          a. I must go through the word (v 13)
          b. Got endurance? (v 14)
          c. I am guaranteed opposition (v 15–16)
      TueTuesdayAprApril17th2012 Love…It's Not About Me!
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      Love…It's Not About Me!

      1 Thessalonians 2:1–8

      1. My love must be sacrificial (v 1–2)

      2. My love must be sincere (v 3–4)

      3. My love must be selfless (v 5–7)

      4. My love must be shared (v 8)


       
      TueTuesdayAprApril3rd2012 I Love This Church! — Part 2
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      I Love This Church! — Part 2

      1 Thessalonians 1:6–10

      3. This church was filled with examples and evangelists. Are We? (v 6–8)

      4. This church displayed undeniable transformation. Do We? (v 9–10)
      TueTuesdayMarMarch27th2012 I Love This Church! — Part 1
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      I Love This Church! — Part 1
      1 Thessalonians 1:1–5

      1. This was a church determined to be fruitful. Are We? ( v 2–3)

      2. This church demonstrated genuine conviction. Do we? (v 4–5)
      TueTuesdayMarMarch20th2012 Know Your Rights—Baptism
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      Baptism
      Acts 16:25–34

      I must love baptism…

      1. Because it's a sign for believers

      2. Because it's a submission for believers

      3. Because it's a statement for believers

      TueTuesdayMarMarch13th2012 The Lord's Supper
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      The Lord's Supper

      1 Corinthians 11:23–32

      As I come to the Lord's Supper…

      1. I must delight in its purpose (v 23–26)

      2. I must take seriously my preparation (v 27–32)

      TueTuesdayMarMarch6th2012 Healthy Heart = Wealthy Heart
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      Healthy Heart = Wealthy Heart

      Luke 12:13–21, 34

      Where my treasure is, there will my heart be also, therefore…

      1. I must guard my heart from greed (v 15)

      2. I must refuse to be a fool! (v 20)

      3. I must give to gain freedom (v 21)

      WedWednesdayFebFebruary29th2012 Healthy Heart = Pure Heart
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      Healthy Heart = Pure Heart

      Matthew 5:8

      My heart will move towards purity when I understand…

      1. The call for my heart to be unrelenting (v 8)

      2. The devotion of my heart is to be undivided (v 8a)

      3. The goal of my heart is undying (v 8b)
      WedWednesdayFebFebruary22nd2012 Four Fruits of a Healthy Heart
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      Four Fruits of a Healthy Heart

      Deuteronomy 10:12–22

      Here are Four Fruits of a Healthy Heart…

      1. I know the blessing of obedience (v 12–13)

      2. I know the humility of being chosen (v 14–15)

      3. I know the beauty of being broken (v 16)

      4. I know the power of being loved (v 17–22)

      TueTuesdayFebFebruary14th2012 Uncommon Community
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      Uncommon Community
      1 Peter 2:9–12

      1. Our Identity: We are God's people (v 9a)

      2. Our Purpose: We proclaim Christ (v 9b–10)

      3. Our Reality: We are at war (v 11)

      4. Our Mission: We advance Christ's Kingdom (v 12)

      TueTuesdayFebFebruary7th2012 Healthy Heart = Your Will Be Done
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      Healthy Heart = Your Will Be Done

      Matthew 26:36–41

      1. My best will = God's will (v 36–39)

      2. My best will = God's will (v 40–41)
      TueTuesdayJanJanuary31st2012 Healthy Heart = Fired Up Affections
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      Healthy Heart = Fired Up Affections
      Psalm 84:2

      When it comes to my affections for Jesus Christ…

      1. I am called to be fired up (Mark 12:29–31)

      2. I am warned to be on guard (1 John 2:15–17)

      3. I must have a plan for passion (Psalm 84:1–2)
      TueTuesdayJanJanuary24th2012 Healthy Heart = Renewed Mind
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      Healthy Heart = Renewed Mind
      Romans 12:2

      The renewal of my mind is absolutely fundamental to my heart because…

      1. It transforms me (v 2a)

      2. I discern the will of God (v 2b)
      WedWednesdayJanJanuary18th2012 Healthy Heart = Healthy Start!
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      Healthy Heart = Healthy Start!

      Proverbs 4:23

      1. I must understand the biblical heart (Proverbs 4:23)

      2. I must receive a new heart (Ezekiel 36:25–28)

      3. I must cultivate a healthy heart (2 Thessalonians 3:5)

      4. I must fight for a pure heart (Proverbs 4:23)
      TueTuesdayJanJanuary10th2012 Resolved: To Love God's Power in my Life
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      Resolved: To Love God's Power in my Life
      Zechariah 3:1–10

      1. I will love the power that defends and plucks me (v 1–2)

      2. I will love the power the disrobes and clothes me (v 3–4)

      3. I will love the power that deploys and connects me (v 5–7)

      4. I will love the power of Christ (v 8–10)
      WedWednesdayJanJanuary4th2012 Unwrapping the Gift
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      Unwrapping the Gift
      Isaiah 9:6

      1. It's a Gift of God (v 6a)

      2. It's a Gift of Glory (v 6b)

      3. It's a Gift of Peace (v 6c)
      TueTuesdayJanJanuary3rd2012 Resolved: To Love God's Word More
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      Resolved: To Love God's Word More

      Psalm 119:129–136

      1. I want to be hit! (v 129–130)

      2. I want to be thirsty! (v 131–132)

      3. I want to be sheltered! (v 133–134)

      4. I want to be gripped! (v 135–136)
      TueTuesdayDecDecember20th2011 Jesus is Awesome!
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      Jesus is Awesome!

      John 8:48–59

      1. He is great in humility: Imitate Him! (v 48–50)

      2. He is greater than death: Trust Him! (v 51–55)

      3. He is the great I AM: Worship Him! (v 56–59)
      TueTuesdayDecDecember13th2011 Jesus is the Answer to Deceit
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      Jesus is the Answer to Deceit
      John 8:39–47

      The evil of deception…

      1. It distorts the truth (v 39–41a)

      2. It despises Christ (v 41b–43)

      3. It descends from the devil (v 44)

      4. It disbelieves! (v 45–47)
      WedWednesdayDecDecember7th2011 Jesus is the Anwser to my Freedom
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      Jesus is the Anwser to my Freedom

      John 8:31–38

      1. The path to my freedom: Truth (v 31–32)

      2. The barricade to my freedom: Sin (v 33–34)

      3. The giver of my freedom: Jesus! (v 35–36)

      4. The proof of my freedom: Fruit (37–38)
      TueTuesdayNovNovember29th2011 Jesus is the Answer to Darkness
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      Jesus is the Answer to Darkness
      John 8:12–30

      1. Want the Answer? Look to the Light (v 12a)

      2. Want devastation? Walk in Darkness (v 12b)

          i.   Darkness Darkens (v 13–18)
          ii.  Darkness Dumbs (v 19–20)
          ii.  Darkness Dies (v 21–24)

      3. Want real life? Follow the Light of Life (v 12c)
      TueTuesdayNovNovember22nd2011 Jesus is the Answer to Condemnation
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      Jesus is the Answer to Condemnation

      John 7:53–8:11

      In Jesus Christ alone…

      1. I find this level of humility (v 1–6)

      2. I find justice & mercy (v 7–9)

      3. I find the answer to my condemnation (v 10–11)
      ThuThursdayNovNovember17th2011 The New Normal Means Unyielding Perspective
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      The New Normal Means Unyielding Perspective
      Galatians 6:7–10

      Here is the power of perspective in my life: It brings…

      1. A Promise: I will reap what I sow (v 7–8)

      2. Perseverance: I will not give up! (v 9)

      3. Potential: I will seize my opportunity to do good (v 10)
      TueTuesdayNovNovember8th2011 The New Normal Means Uncompromising Witness
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      The New Normal Means Uncompromising Witness
      John 1:35–42

      1. Follow Jesus the Lamb (v 35–37)

      2. Seek Jesus the Rabbi (v 38–39)

      3. Share Jesus the Messiah (v 40–42)

         a. The Anointed Prophet
         b. The Anointed Priest
         c. The Anointed King
      ThuThursdayNovNovember3rd2011 The New Normal Means Unlimited Power
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      The New Normal Means Unlimited Power
      Various Texts

      What I need to know regarding the doctrine of the Holy Spirit…

      1. He is Fully God!

      2. He Fully Empowers

         a. He Creates (Genesis 1:2)

         b. He Regenerates (John 3:1–8; Titus 3:4–5)

         c. He Sanctifies (2 Corinthians 3:18)

            i. He Strengthens (John 14:16, 26)

            ii. He Teaches (John 14:26)

            iii. He Convicts (John 16:7–11)

            iv. He Emboldens (Acts 1:8)

            v. He Prays! (Romans 8:27)

            vi. He brings Assurance! (Romans 8:16)

            vii. He gives Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:11)

            viii. He Grieves (Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 5:19)

      3. He is Fully Available! (Ephesians 5:18)
      WedWednesdayOctOctober26th2011 The New Normal Means Unashamed Adoration
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      The New Normal Means Unashamed Adoration
      Luke 7:36–50

      1. The Setting (v 36)

      2. The Subjects: Simon, a Sinner, and the Saviour (v 37–40)

      3. The Story (v 41–43)

      4. The Significance! (v 44–50)

           i. The Fruit of Unwilling Adoration

           ii. The Fruit of Unashamed Adoration
      WedWednesdayOctOctober19th2011 The New Normal Means Unusual Wisdom
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      The New Normal Means Unusual Wisdom
      Proverbs 2:1–22

      When it comes to wisdom…

      1. I must value its currency (v 1–5)

      2. I must appreciate its blessing (v 6–22)

          i.     It's a gift (v 6–7a)

          ii.    My defense (v 7b–8)

          iii.   My direction (v 9)

          iv.   My delight (v 10)

          v.    My discretion (v 11)

          vi.   My deliverance (v 12–19)

          vii.  My destination (v 20–22)
        
      TueTuesdayOctOctober11th2011 The New Normal Means I'm Hungry
      The New Normal Means I'm Hungry
      1 Peter 2:1–3

      New Normal hunger means…

      1. I hold a disgust for that which is gross (v 1)

      2. I will devour the which is pure (v 2a)

      3. I develop, as in I grow up! (v 2b)

      4. I delight in my Lord (v 3)
      ThuThursdayOctOctober6th2011 The New Normal Means Unselfish Love!
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      The New Normal Means Unselfish Love!
      1 John 3:16–18

      1. The Essence of Love: Self-Sacrifice (v 16)

      2. The Test of Love: Compassion (v 17)

      3. The Proof of Love: Action (v 18)
      WedWednesdaySepSeptember28th2011 The New Normal Means Unwavering Faith!
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      The New Normal Means Unwavering Faith!
      Hebrews 10:19–25

      1. Jesus = my entrance to life! (v 19–21)

      Therefore, I must…

         a. Draw near to God (v 22)

         b. Hold fast with hope (v 23)

         c. Stir up love (v 24–25a)

         d. Get at it! (v 25b)
      ThuThursdaySepSeptember22nd2011 Sermon: New Normal Equals Unceasing Prayer
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      Sermon Series: "New Normal"
      Text: Ephesians 6:18-20
      Pastor Robbie Symons

      Here is the "new normal" on prayer…

      1. At all times (v 18a)

      2. In the Spirit (v18b)

      3. Earnest & Alert (v18c)

      4. For all the saints (v 18d)

      5. Lead with humility (v 19a)

      6. For gospel boldness (v 19b–20)

      Additional Reading on the new “normal” prayer:     
      Monday: Luke 11:1-12             
      Tuesday: Romans 12:12; Philippians 4:4-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22            
      Wednesday: Acts 4:23-31; Acts 6:4; Acts 12; Acts 13:1-3             
      Thursday: Nehemiah 1:4-11            
      Friday: Luke 18:1-8; Luke 21:34-36 

      ThuThursdaySepSeptember15th2011 Sermon: Unleashing The New "Normal"... With Love
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      Sermon Series: "The New Normal"
      Text: Romans 13:8-14
      Pastor Robbie Symons

      Do I understand the "new normal" love? Let's find out:

      1. I know I'm in debt to love (v 8–10)

          a. My time is now (v 11)

          b. My godliness is critical (v 12–13)

          c. My power is Jesus! (v 14)


      Additional Reading on the new “normal” love:

      Monday: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
      Tuesday: John 13:31-35
      Wednesday: Romans 12:9-20
      Thursday: Matthew 5:21-30
      Friday: Philemon 1:1-25

      WedWednesdaySepSeptember7th2011 Sermon: Stop Sulking and Start Surrendering
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      Stop Sulking and Start Surrendering

      Psalm 3

      When I live a life of surrender…

      1. I will recognize my desperation (v 1–2)

      2. I will get my eyes on the Lord (v 3–7)

      3. I will trust in the Lord and be blessed (v 8)
      WedWednesdayAugAugust31st2011 Sermon: Stop Being Proud & Start Being Humble
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      Stop Being Proud & Start Being Humble
      Philippians 2:5–11

      1. Deity: Jesus is God

      2. Incarnation: Jesus became fully human while remaining fully God

       a. He did things humans do. (Luke 2:40, 52; Matt. 4:2; John 19:28; John 4:6; Luke 23:46)
       b. He did things only God can do:
         i.  controlled nature (Matt 8:26-27; 17:27; John 5:1-9)
         ii. forgave sin (Mark 2:5-11)
         iii. predicted the future (John 13:19)
         iv. accepted worship (Matt. 14:33; 28:9, 17; John 9:38; John 20:28)
       c. He is described as being God (John 1:1, 14; Rom. 9:5; Col 1:15, 19; Tit 2:13; Heb. 1:3; 2 Pet. 1:1)
       d. He described Himself as being God (John 8:58, 10:30)
       e. His Listeners understood He was equating Himself with God (John 5:17–18, 10:30-33)

      3. Penal Substitution: Jesus died for me

      4.
      Exaltation: Jesus is Lord

      WedWednesdayAugAugust24th2011 Sermon: Stop Distraction, Start Devotion
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      Stop Distraction, Start Devotion

      Luke 10:38–42

      If I want Jesus to be first in my life, I must…

      1. Crave Devotion (v39)

      2. Confess Distraction (v40–41)

      3. Choose One Thing (v42)
      WedWednesdayAugAugust17th2011 Sermon: Stop Bitterness, Start Forgiveness
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      Stop Bitterness, Start Forgiveness

      Matthew 18:21–35

      1. Revel in God's mercy (v23–27)

      2. Reveal your bitterness (v28–31)

      3. Revolutionize your heart (v32–35)
      WedWednesdayAugAugust10th2011 Sermon: The Ninth Step: Stop Lying, Start Telling the Truth
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      The Ninth Step: Stop Lying, Start Telling the Truth

      Exodus 20:16

      1. What are way that we lie?
      a. False Testimony
      b. Exaggeration
      c. Gossip and Slander
      d. Flattery
      e. Ignorance
      f. Omission

      2. Why do we lie?
      a. Pride
      b. Afraid of Consequences
      c. Protection
      d. Personal Advantage
      e. Lack of Trusting God

      3. What are consequences of lying?

      4. What is the antidote to lying?
      a. Speak Truth
      b. Commit to Honesty

      5. What is God's solution for liars? Jesus.
      WedWednesdayAugAugust3rd2011 Sermon: Stop Complaining, Start Rejoicing
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      Stop Complaining, Start Rejoicing

      Philippians 2:14–18


      1. I will refuse to complain (v 14)

      2. I will chase after God's plan (v 15–16)

      a. I am to be like Christ (v 15a)
      b. I am to reflect Christ's glory (v 15b–16)

      3. I will find reasons to rejoice (v 17–18)
      TueTuesdayJulJuly26th2011 Sermon: Stop Fearing, Start Trusting
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      Stop Fearing, Start Trusting

      Psalm 56:3–4

      1. Fear will fight for my heart (v 3a)

      2. My heart must fight to trust in God (v 3b)

      a. I will be confident in God (v 3b)
      b. I will rejoice in His promises (v 4a)
      c. I will resolve to never quit (v 4b)

      WedWednesdayJulJuly20th2011 Sermon: The Great Advantage
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      The Great Advantage

      Selected Scriptures

      The top 7 reasons why the Holy Spirit is everything to Christians:

      7. He creates (Genesis 1:1–2)

      6. He convicts (John 16:8–11)

      5. He converts (John 3:5–8)

      4. He empowers (Acts 1:8)

      3. He equips (1 Corinthians 12:7–11)

      2. He secures (Ephesians 1:12–14)

      1. He leads (Galatians 5:16–24)
      WedWednesdayJulJuly13th2011 Sermon: Decisions, Decisions
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      Decisions, Decisions
      1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1

      1. Is it helpful? (v 23a)

      2. Is it constructive? (v 23b)

      3. Is it other-oriented (v 24)

      4. Is it okay? (v 25–27, 29b–30)

      5. Is it harmful? (v 28–29a)

      6. Is it God-glorifying? (v 31)

      7. Is it winsome? (v 32–33)
      WedWednesdayJulJuly6th2011 Sermon: Stop Trying…Start Depending!
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      Stop Trying…Starting Depending!

      John 15:4–5

      Since holiness is only possible through Jesus Christ, I must…

      1. Stay Connected (v. 4–5a)

      2. Stay Low (v. 5b)
      WedWednesdayJunJune29th2011 Sermon: Holiness Is Calling!
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      Holiness Is Calling!
      Ephesians 4:20–24

      Holiness is calling so it's time for me to…

      1. Get vertical…Christ is Everything (v. 20–21)
      2. Take out the trash…Kill my sin (v. 22)
      3. Change the filter…renew my mind (v. 23)
      4. Suit up…Be like Christ (v. 24)

      WedWednesdayJunJune22nd2011 Sermon: Advancing The Kingdom!
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      Advancing the Kingdom!
      Matt. 13:51-52


      The Kingdom advances…

      1. Through those who understand (v.51)

      2. Through those who grow (v.52a)

      3. Through those who share & shine (v.52b)
      WedWednesdayJunJune15th2011 Sermon: Getting Serious About The Kingdom!
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      Getting Serious about the Kingdom!

      Matt. 13:47–50


      If I am to get serious about the Kingdom, here’s what I must understand…

      1. My salvation is priceless (v.47–48)

      2. My urgency is demanded (v.49–50)
      TueTuesdayJunJune7th2011 Sermon: Do I Really "Get" the Kingdom of Heaven
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      Sermon: Do I Really "Get" the Kingdom of Heaven

      Matthew 13: 44-46

      1. It is EASILY my greatest TREASURE
      2. It is JOYFULLY my ONE THING
      3. It is CALLING me to be ALL IN

      FriFridayJunJune3rd2011 Sermon: The Underdog Kingdom
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      The Underdog Kingdom

      Matthew 13:31–33

      Here's what I need to know about the Kingdom of heaven…

      1. It might start small, but it will end big (v 31–32a)
      2. Its blessing is extensive (v 32b)
      3. It is underrated yet undeniable (v 33)
      WedWednesdayMayMay25th2011 Sermon: Weeds Are Evil!
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      Intro: (v.24-30)

      1. I must LEARN the EXPLANATION (v.36-39)

      2. I must LIVE with EXPECTATION (v.40-43a)

      3. I must LISTEN to the EXHORTATION (v.43b)
      WedWednesdayMayMay18th2011 Sermon: The Parable of the Sower
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      ThuThursdayMayMay12th2011 Sermon: Do You Want To Know A Secret?
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      Do You Want To Know A Secret?
      Matthew 13:1–17


      1. What is the context? (v.1–2)
      2. What's up with the parables? (v.3–9)
      3. What is the purpose of the parables? (v.10–17)