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When The Holy Spirit Gets a Hold of You - Part 2 Acts 2:17-21 "In the last days," God says, "I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams. In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on my servants - men and women alike - and they will prophesy. And I will cause wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below - blood and fire and clouds of smoke. The sun will become dark, and the moon will turn blood red before that great and glorious day of the Lord arrives. But everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." There Will Be a Pouring Out of the Spirit Acts 2:17 There Will Be People Prophesying Acts 2:17-18 There Will Be Visions and Dreams Acts 2:17 There Will Be Wonders Acts 2:19-20 Will Be Salvations Acts 2:21 Acts 2:41 Acts 2:37

When the Holy Spirit Gets a Hold of You Acts 2:1-8 On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. At that time there were devout Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem. When they heard the loud noise, everyone came running, and they were bewildered to hear their own languages being spoken by the believers. They were completely amazed. How can this be? they exclaimed. These people are all from Galilee, and yet we hear them speaking in our own native languages! We Shall Receive Power Acts 1:8 We Whall Receive the Desire for Unity Acts 2:1 We Shall Receive Suddenlies Acts 2:2-3 We Shall Receive a New Tongue Acts 2:4 We Shall Receive Times of Amazement Acts 2:6-8

Christmas Cheer Luke 2:1-20 At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, Davids ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. He took with him Mary, his fiance, who was now obviously pregnant. And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lords glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. Dont be afraid! he said. I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savioryes, the Messiah, the Lordhas been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger. Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of othersthe armies of heavenpraising God and saying, Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased. When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, Lets go to Bethlehem! Lets see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about. They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds story were astonished, but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them. It's About the Need to Not Be Afraid Luke 2:9-10 Matthew 1:23 Isaiah 41:10 Revelation 1:17-18 It's About Sharing the Good News Luke 2:10 Romans 1:3-4 Matthew 28:19-20 Acts 8:4 It's About the Joy to Experience Luke 2:10 Romns 8:1-3 Romans 4:7-8 1 Peter 1:8 John 15:11 It's About Peace to Experience Luke 2:13-14 Isaiah 9:6 Philippians 4:7 John 14:27

Our God of Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer. We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort God gives us. We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us. And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety. In Times of Mercy 2 Corinthians 1:3 Psalms 103:8 In Times of Trouble 2 Corinthians 1:4, 6 Psalms 46:1 Psalms 34:6 In Times of Suffering 2 Corinthians 1:5, 7 Hebrews 2:18 James 5:13 In Times of Being Overwhelmed 2 Corinthians 1:8 Psalms 25:16-18 Psalms 124:1-5 In Times of Death 2 Corinthians 1:9 Psalms 23:4 Psalms 31:9-10 Psalms 30:10-11

Rejecting a Spirit of Fear 2 Timothy 1:3-8 Timothy, I thank God for youthe God I serve with a clear conscience, just as my ancestors did. Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. I long to see you again, for I remember your tears as we parted. And I will be filled with joy when we are together again. I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And dont be ashamed of me, either, even though Im in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News. Fan the Flames 2 Timothy 1:6 Revelation 3:3 Pursue the Spirit of Power 2 Timothy 1:7 Acts 1:8 Ephesians 3:16 Pursue the Spirit of Love 2 Timothy 1:7 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 John 13:34-35 1 John 4:18 Pursue the Spirit of Self Discipline 2 Timothy 1:7 Romans 13:13-14 Matthew 16:24

The Sacrament of Baptism Matthew 3:13-17 Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. But John tried to talk him out of it. "I am the one who needs to be baptized by you," he said, "so why are you coming to me?" But Jesus said, "It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires." So John agreed to baptize him. After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy."

Welcoming God Psalm 139:1-18, 23-24 O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I'm far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand! I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me. I could ask the darkenss to hide me and the light around me to become night-but even in darkness I cannot hide from you. To you the night shines as bright as day. Darkenss and light are the same to you. You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous-how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born. Everyday of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can't even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me! Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Search For God Psalms 139:23 Psalms 51:10-12 Point Out The Offenses Psalms 139:24 Psalms 51:1-3 Lead Me Psalms 139:24 Matthew 6:13 Psalms 23:1-3 Psalms 23:6

Let Us Bring Thanks 1 Chronicles 16:7-12, 23-34 On that day David gave to Asaph and his fellow Levites this song of thanksgiving to the Lord: Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds. Exult in his holy name; rejoice, you who worship the Lord. Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. Remember the wonders he has performed, his miracles, and the rulings he has given, Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods. The gods of other nations are mere idols, but the Lord made the heavens! Honor and majesty surround him; strength and joy fill his dwelling. O nations of the world, recognize the Lord, recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong. Give to the Lord the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his presence. Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him. The world stands firm and cannot be shaken. Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice! Tell all the nations, The Lord reigns! Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy! Let the trees of the forest rustle with praise, for the Lord is coming to judge the earth. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Proclaim His Greatess 1 Chronicles 16:8 1 Chronicles 16:25-27 Tell the World 1 Chronicles 16:8 1 Chronicles 16:23-24 Sing Praises 1 Chronicles 16:9 1 Chronicles 16:23 Colossians 3:16 Worship the Lord 1 Chronicles 16:10 1 Chronicles 16:29 Psalms 50:14 Seek the Lord 1 Chronicles 16:11 Matthew 6:33 2 Chronicles 7:14 Remember What He Has Done 1 Chronicles 16:12 1 Chronicles 16:15 1 Chronicles 11:23-25

Right Living for Christians Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds. Live a Godly Life Titus 2:12 1 Peter 1:14-16 1 Timothy 6:11 Live with Wisdon Titus 2:12 James 3:17-18 Matthew 10:16 Live with the Reality of Christ's Return Titus 2:13 Matthew 24:42-44 2 Peter 3:10-13 Live Committed Lives Titus 2:14 2 Chronicles 16:9 Psalm 37:5

Who Are You Following Luke 9:21-27, 57-62 Jesus warned his disciples not to tell anyone who he was. "The Son of Man must suffer many terrible things," he said. "He will be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He will be killed, but on the third day he will be raised from the dead." Then he said to the crowd, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but are yourself lost or destroyed? If anyone is ashamed of me and my message, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in his glory and in the glory of the Father and the holy angels. I tell you the truth, some standing here right now will not die before they see the Kingdom of God." As they were walking along, someone said to Jesus, "I will follow you wherever you go." But Jesus replied, "Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head." He said to another person, "Come, follow me." the man agreed, but he said, "Lord, first let me return home and bury my father." But Jesus told him, "Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead! Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God." Another said, "Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family." But Jesus told him, "Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God." Turn From Your Selfish Ways Luke 9:23 Matthew 6:33 Galatians 5:19-21 Take Up Your Cross Luke 9:23 Colossians 3:3-10 Romans 12:1-2 Follow Christ Luke 9:23 John 12:26 Acts 4:13 John 6:66-69 Give Up Your Life Luke 9:24-25 1 John 2:15-17 Luke 5:11 Luke 9:25

Jonah & Evangelism We Disobey Direct Commands From God Too Matthew 28-18-20 God Will Work To Bring You Back On Track God Works To Align Your Heart With His Jonah 4:1-7 Jonah 4:9-11

Praying What God Wants Us To Pray Ephesians 3:12-20 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God's presence. So please don't lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored. When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Pray to the Father Ephesians 3:14-15 Ephesians 3:12 Matthew 6:9-10 Pray for Power Ephesians 3:16 Psalms 24:8-10 Isaiah 40:28-31 Pray For Christ to be Home in Your Heart Ephesians 3:17 Matthew 22:37-38 Pray for Understanding Ephesians 3:18 Proverbs 3:5-6 Ephesians 5:16-17 Pray to Experience Christ's Love Ephesians 3:18-19 Romans 8:38-39 Pray for More Ephesians 3:20 Jereiah 32:26-27

Enlarge Your Tent Isaiah 54:1-3 "Sing, O barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy, you who were never in labor; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband," says the Lord. "Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in their desolate cities." It's a Call to Enlarge One's Experience with God Colossians 2:6-7 2 Peter 3:18 It's a Call to Enlarge Our Capacity for Others Romans 12:15-18 1 Thessalonians 5:11 It's a Call to Enlarge the Capacity and Ministry of Our Churches Luke 10:2-3

Yes God Cares John 11:17-21 John 11:32 John 11:33-38 God Feels God Suffers Alongside Us God Joined Our Cry of Abandonment

Is He Lord? Luke 6:46-49, Matthew 7:21-23 The Importance of Profession Luke 6:46 John 3:16 Romans 10:9-10 Acts 16:31 The Importance of Obedience Luke 6:46 John 14:15, 23-24 1 Samuel 15:22 Luke 6:49 The Importnce of the Will of God Matthew 7:21 Matthew 26:39 Matthew 6:10 Ephesians 5:15-18

Preparing Ourselves for More Psalm 96:1-13 Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Sing to the Lord; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods. The gods of other nations are mere idols, but the Lord made the heavens! Honor and majesty surround him; strength and beauty fill his sanctuary. O nations of the world, recognize the Lord; recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong. Give to the Lord the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his courts. Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him. Tell all the nations, "The Lord reigns!" The world stands firm and cannot be shaken. He will judge all peoples fairly. Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice! Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy! Let the trees of the forest rustle with praise before the Lord, for he is coming! He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with his truth. God Wants to Give Us a New Song Psalm 96:1-2 Psalm 40:2-3 God Wants You to Testify Psalm 96:1-2 God Wants You to Up Your Praise Psalm 96:4-7 Psalm 96:11-12 God Wants You to Give Him Glory Psalm 96:8-10 Isaiah 42:8 God Wants You to Know He is Coming Again Psalm 96:13 2 Peter 3:9

Our Father Psalm 103:8-18 The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above th earth. He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust. Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die. The wind blows, and we are gone - as though we had never been here. But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children's children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments! Our Father is Compassionate Psalm 103:8 Psalm 103:13-14 Psalm 27:10 Our Father is Merciful Psalm 103:8 Psalm 103:3, 9-10, 12 Lamentations 3:22-23 Our Father is Slow to Anger Psalm 103:8 Psalm 103:9-10 Jonah 4:1-2 Psalm 30:5 Our Father is Filled With Unfailing Love Psalm 103:8 John 3:16 Romans 5:8 Psalm 103:11 1 John 4:10

Prevailing Prayer Luke 18:1-8 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. "There was a judge in a certain city," he said, "who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, 'Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.' The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, 'I don't fear God or care about people, but this woman is driving me crazy. I'm going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!" Then the Lord said, "Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don't you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?" Abiding John 15:5, 7-8 Believe Mark 11:22-24 Faith James 1:5-8 Intercession Romans 8:26-27 Fervency James 5:17-18

Preparing For a New Day Matthew 9:35-38 Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and annoucing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, "The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields." Prepare for a Greater Boldness Matthew 9:35 Matthew 28:19-20 Acts 1:8 Prepare for a Greater Anointing Matthew 9:35 James 5:14-16 1 Corinthians 12:9-10 Prepare for More Compassion Matthew 9:36 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Luke 6:35-36 Prepare for More Workers Matthew 9:37-38 Isaiah 6:8

Getting Back To Celebrating Hebrews 10:23-25 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. Priority One Hebrews 10:23 Matthew 6:33 Hebrews 4:14 Priority Two Hebrews 10:24 1 Peter 3:8 Romans 12:9-10 Priority Three Hebrews 10:25 Haggai 1:5-6 Malachi 3:9-10 Priority Four Hebrews 10:25 2 Corinthians 13:11 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Be Still Psalm 46:1-11 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! A river brings joy to the city of our God, the sacred home of the Most High. God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed. From the very break of day, God will protect it. The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God's voice thunders, and the earth melts! The Lord of Heaven's Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Come, see the glorious works of the Lord: See how he brings destruction upon the world. He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields with fire. Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world. The Lord of Heaven's Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Be Still Psalm 46:10 Psalm 46:1 2 Timothy 1:7 1 Peter 5:7 Psalm 23:1-2 Know That He is God Psalm 46:10 Psalm 46:2-3 Psalm 46:6-7 Psalm 46:8-9 Proverbs 3:5-6 God Will Be Honored Psalm 46:10 Matthew 6:31-33 2 Chronicles 7:14

Hearing God's Voice Revelation 3:20-22 "Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne. Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches." God is Calling God is Wanting a Conversation God is Wanting a Response God is Wanting to Give New Understanding

Speaking a Prayerful Blessing Psalm 20:1-5 In times of trouble, may the Lord answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm. May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem. May he remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. May he grant your heart's desires and make all your plans succeed. May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory and raise a victory banner in the name of our God. May the Lord answer all your prayers. May The Lord Answer Your Cries Psalm 20:1 Psalm 27:1-3 May The Lord Keep You Safe Psalm 20:1 Psalm 18:2-3 May The Lord Send You Help Psalm 20:2 Psalm 46:1-3 May The Lord Strengthen You Psalm 20:2 Psalm 23:1-4 May The Lord Remember Your Gifts Psalm 20:3 Psalm 86:17 May The Lord Grant Your Heart's Desire Psalm 20:4 Psalm 37:4 May The Lord Make Your Plans Succeed Psalm 20:4 Psalm 118:25 May The Lord Grant You Victory Psalm 20:5 Psalm 118:14-15 May The Lord Answer All Your Prayers Psalm 20:5 Psalm 65:5

Responding to Difficult Times 2 Timothy 3:1-5 You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. They will act religious but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that! Repentance Acts 17:30-31 Psalms 139:23-24 1 John 1:9 Reset Psalms 51:10-12 Ephesians 4:21-23 Recalibrate Philippians 4:8 Hebrews 12:1-2 Recover Revelation 2:4-5 Revelation 3:1-3 Restoration Psalms 51:12-13 Psalms 13:1-3

Winning the Battle 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 We are human, but we don't wage war as humans do. We use God's mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. Don't Wage War as the World Does 2 Corinthians 10:3 James 3:13-18 Philippians 4:8-9 Put Your Armor On 2 Corinthians 10:4 Ephesians 6:10-17 Hebrews 4:12 It's Time to Pray Ephesians 6:18 2 Chronicles 7:14 Colossians 4:2

A Reminder of the Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And dont let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever Our Father Matthew 6:9 John 14:6 Ephesians 1:5 Psalm 103:13-14 John 3:16 Holy is Your Name Matthew 6:9 1 Peter 1:15-16 Revelation 4:8 Thy Kingdom Come Matthew 6:10 2 Peter 3:9 Matthew 3:2 Matthew 4:17 Matthew 6:33 Matthew 28:19-20 Thy Will Be Done Matthew 6:10 Matthew 26:39 Romans 12:2 Give Us Our Daily Bread Matthew 6:11 1 Peter 5:7 Philippians 4:19 Psalm 23:1-2

Seeing God Through the Lens of Materialism Matthew 19:16-30 Someone came to Jesus with this question: Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life? Why ask me about what is good? Jesus replied. There is only One who is good.But to answer your questionif you want to receive eternal life, keep the commandments. Which ones? the man asked. And Jesus replied: You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honour your father and mother. Love your neighbour as yourself. Ive obeyed all these commandments, the young man replied. What else must I do? Jesus told him, If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he had many possessions. Then Jesus said to his disciples, I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. 24 Ill say it againit is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God! The disciples were astounded. Then who in the world can be saved? they asked. Jesus looked at them intently and said, Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.Then Peter said to him, Weve given up everything to follow you. What will we get? Jesus replied, I assure you that when the world is made new and the Son of Man sits upon his glorious throne, you who have been my followers will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life. But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then. We Will Be Taken Care Of, But Suffering Is A Guarantee John 16:33 Romans 8:35-37 Suffering Is Redeemable Romans 5:1-5 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Worldly Blessings Are Overrated Matthew 6:19-21 Matthew 6:24 Matthew 13:44 Mark 8:34-37

A Summons To Worship Psalm 100:1-5 Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. Come With Gladness Palm 100:2 Psalm 96:11-12 Come With Singing Psalm 100:2 Psalm 96:1-2 Come Acknowledging Him Psalm 100:3 Psalm 96:7-8 Come With Thanksgiving Psalm 100:4 Psalm 95:2 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Come With Praise Psalm 100:4 Psalm 150:1-6

Praying For The Next Generation Psalm 78:1-8 O my people, listen to my instructions. Open your ears to what I am saying, for I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us. We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders. For he issued his laws to Jacob; he gave his instructions to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children, so the next generation might know them even the children not yet born and they in turn will teach their own children. So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands. Then they will not be like their ancestors stubborn, rebellious, and unfaithful, refusing to give their hearts to God. Pray About Telling The Next Generation Psalm 78:4 Psalm 71:18 Psalm 145:4 Pray About Teaching The Next Generation Psalm 78:5-6 Pray For The Next Generation's Faith Psalm 78:7 Pray For The Next Generation To Be Blessed Psalm 112:1-3

Words For A New Year 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet each other with Christian love. All of Gods people here send you their greetings. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Be Joyful Philippians 4:4 Nehemiah 8:10 Psalm 51:10-12 Grow to Maturity 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Peter 3:17-18 Hebrews 6:1 Encourage One Another 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Hebrews 10:25 Live in Harmony Romans 12:15-16 Psalm 133:1-3 Live in Peace Romans 12:18 Colossians 3:14-15

Why Read Scripture Psalm 119 Scripture Can Impact Your Mental Health Scripture Can Shape Your Intellect Scripture Can Help You In The Battle With Sin Scripture Can Bring Purpose To Your Life

Go and Tell 2 Luke 2:13-18 Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of othersthe armies of heavenpraising God and saying, Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased. When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, Lets go to Bethlehem! Lets see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about. They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds story were astonished. The Practice of Jesus Luke 4:18-19 Luke 4:43 The Practice of the Disciples Luke 9:1-2 Luke 10:1 Romans 1:1 The Practice of Jesus Followers Luke 5:14 Luke 8:39 Luke 10:36-37 The Practice of the Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Acts 1:8

Go And Tell Luke 2:1-20 At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, Davids ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. He took with him Mary, his fiance, who was now obviously pregnant. And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep.Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lords glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. Dont be afraid! he said. I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savioryes, the Messiah, the Lordhas been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger. Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of othersthe armies of heavenpraising God and saying, Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased. When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, Lets go to Bethlehem! Lets see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about. They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds story were astonished, but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them. The Message of Gabriel Luke 1:19 Luke 1:31-33 Luke 1:38 The Message of the Angels Luke 2:10-12 Luke 2:13-14 The Message of the Shepherds Luke 2:17-18 Luke 2:20

Go Tell It Luke 2:10-18 Dont be afraid! he said. I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Saviouryes, the Messiah, the Lordhas been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger. Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of othersthe armies of heavenpraising God and saying, Glory to God in highest heaven,and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased. When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, Lets go to Bethlehem! Lets see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about. They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds story were astonished The Christmas Story Shows Us: A God That Stepped In To Save Us A God That Can Relate To Our Struggle A God That Brings Triumph, Freedom, Everlasting Life

Experiencing the God of Wonders Psalm 107:1-43 God Wants to Redeem Us Psalm 107:2 Psalm 107:6-7, 9 God Wants to Bring Us Freedom Psalm 107:10-11 Psalm 107:14, 16 God Wants to Save Us From Rebellion Psalm 107:17 Psalm 107:20 God Wants to Calm Our Storms Psalm 107:23-24 Psalm 107:29-30 God Wants to Bless Us Psalm 107:33-35 Psalm 107:43

Who Is Jesus Matthew 16:13-17 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" "Well," they replied, "some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets." Then he asked them, "But who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being."

A Time To Be Strong Ephesians 6:10-18 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, with is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. The Stategies of the Devil The Devil's Realm Defeating the Devil

Receiving and Extending Forgiveness Matthew 6:9-15 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Unworthiness Luke 5:1-11 One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. He noticed two empty boats at the water's edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked Simon, its owner, to push it out into the water. So he sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish." "Master," Simon replied, "we worked hard all last night and didn't catch a thing. But if you say so, I'll let the nets down again." And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking. When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, "Oh, Lord, please leave me-I'm such a sinful man." For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, "Don't be afraid! Fom now on you'll be fishing for people!" And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus. God Steps Into Your Boat of Unworthiness Leaps of Faith Are Necessary to Facilitate Healing God Knows Your Capabilities Far Better Than You Do

Receiving a Visitation Acts 10:1-8, 33-36, 44 In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to God. One afternoon about three oclock, he had a vision in which he saw an angel of God coming toward him. Cornelius! the angel said. Cornelius stared at him in terror. What is it, sir? he asked the angel. And the angel replied, Your prayers and gifts to the poor have been received by God as an offering! Now send some men to Joppa, and summon a man named Simon Peter. He is staying with Simon, a tanner who lives near the seashore. As soon as the angel was gone, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier, one of his personal attendants. He told them what had happened and sent them off to Joppa. So I sent for you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here, waiting before God to hear the message the Lord has given you. Then Peter replied, I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right. This is the message of Good News for the people of Israelthat there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. Even as Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the message. He Was Devout Acts 10:2 Acts 10:22 He Was Generous Acts 10:2 Acts 10:4 Acts 10:31 Mark 12:43-44 2 Corinthians 9:9-11 He Prayed Regularly Acts 10:2 Acts 10:4 Acts 10:31 Ephesians 6:18 He Was Obedient Acts 10:7 Acts 10:33 1 Samuel 15:22

Three Musts For Every Church Acts 2:42-47 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord's Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord's Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity-all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved. Devotion to the Bible Acts 2:42 Joshua 1:7-8 Psalm 119:43-45 2 Timothy 3:16 Devotion to Fellowship Acts 2:42, 44 Hebrews 10:24-25 Psalm 84:1-2, 10 Devotion to Prayer Acts 2:42 Colossians 4:2 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Ephesians 6:18