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Call to Worship - Psalm 68-32-35--Scripture Reading - Hebrews 11-1-12-2--Sermon - Faith in God's Powerful Promise - Joshua 6-- -- ---Why does God often use weak or untraditional ways to accomplish His purposes----What examples of faith do we see in this chapter- How is that faith demonstrated to be real- What is the result of these displays of faith----In what way-s- is God calling you to obey Him in faith----Other passages to consider- Gen 15-16- Lev 18-24-25- 27-28- Deut 7-1-5- 20-16-18- 2 Cor 10-3-5- Eph 6-10-18- Heb 11-30-31- Jam 2-14-17.

Call to Worship- 1 Peter 2-9-10--Scripture Reading- Colossians 2-6-15--Sermon- Renewing their Relationship with God - Joshua 5--Before starting the conquest, Israel must recognize they are---1- - --2- - --3-- --4- -- ---How are the four descriptions of Israel from the sermon outline true of believers under the New Covenant----What impact might this encounter with the commander of the Lord's Army have on Joshua moving forward----Describe the blessings and responsibilities that come from having a relationship with God. How can you remember these blessings and seek God's help in living as a child of God----Other passages to consider- Gen 17-10-14- Ex 3-2-6- 12- Eph 1-7- 4-30- Col 2-6-15- Titus 2-13-14- 1 Pet 2-9-10.

Sermon - Joshua 3-1-5-1 - Remember what God has Done-- -- -- -- ---How did the crossing of the Jordan affect Israel- What impact did it have on the Canaanite nations----Why was it important for Israel to remember what God did for them at the Jordan River----What can we do to remember what God has done for us in Christ----Other passages to consider- Ex 25-10-22- Num 10-33-36- Ps 103-2- Luke 22-19- Heb 13-5- 2 Pet 1-12-15.

The Reach of God's Sovereign Grace - Joshua 2--Rahab's Deception - vv1-7-- --Rahab's Faith - vv8-24-- --------------- of her faith - vv8-14---- -- ------------- of her faith - vv15-21---- -- ------------- of her faith - vv22-24-- -- ---What are the components of true, biblical faith- How does Rahab demonstrate true faith----How is Rahab's conversion a partial fulfillment of the promise made in God's covenant with Abraham- What else is special about Rahab- -think Jesus-----How does the account of Rahab encourage you as you follow Christ---Other passages to consider- Gen 12-1-3- Ex 14- 15-13-16- Num 13-25-32- 21-21-35- Deut 4-35,39- 7-9- 10-17- Matt 1-5- 1 Cor 5-7- Col 1-5-6- Heb 11-31- Jam 2-25-26.

Sermon - Commissioned by God - Joshua 1---1- The surety of God's -------------2- The confidence from God's ------------3- The centrality of God's ----------4- The partnership of God's ------------ -Digging Deeper---How did the participation of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half-tribe of Manasseh encourage all of Israel----How does the centrality of God's word make a difference in your life----How has the assurance of God's presence given you confidence in your walk with Christ----What promises of God encourage you during difficult times----Other passages to consider- Gen 12-6-7- 15-7- 17-8- Ex 3-12-15- 33-12-16- Num 32-6-15- Ps 19-7-14- Matt 28-18-20- Rom 8-31-38- Heb 13-5-6- 1 Pet 1-22-2-3.

God Prepares Joshua -Several passages in Exodus, Numbers, - Deuteronomy- --Notes--Joshua's Training--- -- -- --Joshua's Faith--- -- -- --Joshua's Commission--- -- --Digging Deeper---What truths about God were made clear to Joshua as he served under Moses----What did Joshua learn about leading people throughout his apprenticeship with Moses----What truths has God taught you in your life- What might He be preparing you to do with these truths and experiences--- --Other passages to consider--Ex 17-8-16- 24-12-18- 32-15-33-23- Num 11-28- 13-14- Deut 1-38- 3-21,28- 31-1-23- 34-9.

Call to Worship - Psalm 32-1-2,10-11--Scripture Reading - Revelation 20-11-21-5--Sermon - Gospel Truths - Romans 5-1-3--Past event ---Present state---1- --2- --Certain future ---Ongoing attitude --- ---What does it mean to be justified- How can sinners like us be justified by a holy God----How do these verses teach that our salvation is secure----What effects should the Gospel have on our daily lives---Other passages to consider- Isa 53-3-6- Rom 3-21-26- 5-1-11- 8-1,18- Gal 3-10-14- Phil 3-20- Jam 1-2-4- 1 Pet 1-7- 3-18- Rev 21-1-5.

Call to Worship - Colossians 1-15-20--Scripture Reading - Acts 17-22-34--Sermon - Psalm 95 - Let us Worship God---He is---1- - ------ God----2- - ------ God--- -- ---Digging Deeper---Why is God worthy of all our praise and devotion----Is God your God- If so, how did that come about- What are the implications of such a truth----How should we respond to the warning about not hardening our hearts when we hear His voice- How does Hebrews 3-4 apply this warning----Why is the psalmist encouraging corporate worship- How does corporate worship uniquely glorify and encourage us----Other passages to consider- Gen 1-2- 17-1-8- Ex 3-13-15- Ps 23- 100- Isa 40- John 10-1-18- Acts 17-22-34- Col 1-15-23- Heb 3-7-4-13.

Call to Worship - Psalm 34-1-3-Scripture Reading - Ephesians 2-1-10-Sermon - The Duty, the Difficulty, and the Destiny - 2 Corinthians 4-Preacher - Roger Ibrahim-Notes- -can be equally spaced---1- The Duty-2- The Difficulty-3- The Destiny

Standing Before King Jesus - Matthew 25-31-46--1- - v31--2- - v32a--3- - v32b-33--4- - v34 - v41--5- - v35-40 - vv42-46-- -Digging Deeper---How does the text inform your understanding of the Final Judgment----Does this passage teach that people are saved by their works- What then are their works indicating----What are the people surprised about in this passage- What does it teach us about Christ's relationship with His people----Other passages to consider- Ps 24- Dan 7-13-14- Mt 16-27- Acts 17-31- Rom 2-6- 2 Cor 5-10- Eph 1-4- 2-8-10- 2 Thess 1-7-12- 1 Jn 4-7-21- Rev 14.

James' four-part charge for you to love your neighbor as yourself---1- He gives an-------------------- that commands -v 1---2- He presents an---------------------- that clarifies -vs 2-7---3- He lays out in-depth-------------------- that convicts -vs 8-11---4- He summarizes with a-------------------- that crystallizes -v 12,13-

Found Faithful - Matthew 25-14-30-----Notes--------------------Digging Deeper--What does this parable teach will happen when Jesus returns---Why did the third servant fail in his stewardship--What has God entrusted to you-- How can you faithfully steward that for God's glory---Other passages to consider--1 Cor 4-2- 2 Cor 5-9-10- Heb 2-14-17- 4-13- Jam 2-17- 1 Pet 4-10.

Call to Worship - Revelation 4-11-Scripture Reading - Psalm 8-Sermon - Jesus- The Great Bridge Builder - 1 Timothy 2-1-6-Preacher - Tom McEntee -----What is a mediator---How is Jesus uniquely qualified to be the mediator between God and men---What did Jesus do to bridge the divide between men and God-

Prepared for the Lord's Return - Matthew 24-42-25-13 -- Notes---- -- -- -Digging Deeper---What common lesson is Jesus teaching with these parables----How do we prepare for Christ's return----What happens to those who are not prepared for Christ's return-----Other passages to consider- Isa 54-4-6- 62-4-5- Ezek 16-7-34- Hos 2-19- 1 Thess 4-13-5-11- 2 Pet 3-1-13.

Call to Worship - Psalm 96-1-6--Scripture Reading - 2 Peter 3-1-13--Sermon - Matthew 24-29-41 - The Return of Jesus Christ-- --1- The ------------- of Christ's Coming - vv29-31--2- The ------------- of Christ's Coming - vv32-33--3- The ------------- of Christ's Coming - vv34-35--4- The ------------- of Christ's Coming - vv36-41-- ---How will Christ return- What will He do at His return----What do we mean when we say the return of Christ is near -or imminent-----How should the certainty of Christ's return impact our lives----Other passages to consider- Isa 13-9-10- Dan 7-13-14- Acts 1-11- 1 Cor 15-50-52- 1 Th 4-13-5-11- 2 Pet 3-1-13- Rev 6-12-17- 14-14-16

Living Between His Comings - Matthew 24-3-28- --Notes-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --Digging Deeper--What did the disciples ask Jesus- Why would the disciples connect the destruction of the temple with the end of the age--What commands does Jesus give his disciples in this passage- Which commands are applicable to Christians in every age--How can Christians guard against being led astray or having their love grow cold----Other passages to consider--Dan 9-27- 12-11- Matt 7-15-23- 13-21- 28-18-20- Acts 5-36- 8-1,4- 20-29-30- 2 Pet 2-1- 1 Jn 4-1.

Tragic Ending - Matthew 23-37-24-2---NOTES--------------DIGGING DEEPER--What did Jesus long to do for Jerusalem---Why did that not happen---What emotion does Jesus display-- What does this teach us about the heart of God---How does this passage inform our evangelism---What did Jesus leaving the temple in v1 symbolize----OTHER PASSAGES TO CONSIDER--Dt 32-9-11- 1 Ki 9-6-9- Ps 17-8- 91-1-4- 118-26- Jer 12-7- 22-5- Ezek 10-18-19- 11-22-23- 18-32- Jn 3-16-21- 2 Pet 3-9.

Don't be a Pharisee - Matthew 23-13-36---Notes--Woe -1 - -2 - ------------------------------ -vv13-15----Woe -3 - ------------------------------ -vv16-22----Woe -4 - ------------------------------ -vv23-24----Woe -5 - -6 - ------------------------------ -vv25-28----Woe -7 - ------------------------------ -vv29-36----Digging Deeper--Which way are you most likely to be a Pharisee----What is a woe-- What role was Jesus portraying-- What did the woes mean for the religious leaders and for Israel----We have seen Jesus be compassionate with sinners and those in need.- Why did Jesus save His harshest words for the religious leaders---Other Passages to Consider--Ps 50-7-15- Pr 4-23- Am 5- Mic 6-8- Zech 7-8-10- Matt 5-33-37- 6-1- Jn 8-39-47- 1 Th 2-14-16.

Holiness, not Hypocrisy-Matthew 23-1-12- --Notes-- --1- ------------------------- - vv1-4.-- -- -- --2- Pursue spiritual disciplines to -----------, not to -------------------- - v5.-- -- -- --3- Do not exalt yourself, rather ------------------------------------ - vv6-12.-- -- --Digging Deeper--How does hypocrisy hurt others and revile the name of Christ--Contrast what the scribes and Pharisees do in v4 with Christ's invitation in Matt 11-28-30. -Where are you tempted to exalt yourself- What does it look like for you to change-- --Other passages to consider- -Prov 15-33- Matt 6-1-18- 15-7- 16-5-12- 20-25-28- James 4-6- 1 Pet 5-1-6.

Look to Christ- Matthew 22-34-36--Notes---1- The --------------------- - vv34-40-- -- --2- The ------------- Savior-King - vv41-46-- -- --DIgging Deeper--What does God command us to do- Are you able to meet that standard- What then should you do--How can believers grow in their love for God and others--Why did Jesus ask the Pharisees these questions in vv42-45- What did He want them to recognize--What is your view of Jesus- How can you cultivate a more exalted view of Him----Other passages to consider--Lev 19-18,34- Deut 6-4-9- 2 Sam 7-12-14- Ps 110-1- Matt 5-16-20- Jn 1-14- 13-34-35- Rom 3-23-25- 5-5- Gal 5-22-23- Col 1-15- Heb 1-1-3.