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Complete (John 1:35-51)

8/27/2017

Complete
John 1:35-51

Big Idea
- Being complete disciples means being known, as we make Christ known.
Just Fans
- We can be fans of Jesus without actually following Him. John 1:29
- We all need to make our own decision about Jesus. John 1:35-37
What Do You Want?
- What do you seek? John 1:38
- To be a complete disciple is a higher calling than health and wealth. Matthew 5:48
Come and See
- Jesus gives people who genuinely seek Him the same invitation: "Come and see." John 1:39
- We're supposed to figure things out with friends. John 1:40-42
Follow
- Christ's forgiveness shapes us. John 1:42-50
- Complete disciples make disciples. John 1:51; 1 4:12, 19

8/20/2017

Making
Matthew 28:16-20

Big Idea
- Making disciples is impossible – apart from Christ's presence among us. \
Why Are We Here?
- God has called us to Him. Matthew 28:16
- Disciples show up! 1 Corinthians 15:6; John 4:28
When We See Him…
- Christ's presence prompts abandon. Matthew 28:17; 2 Corinthians 5:20
- We lose focus of Jesus. John 1:3; Hebrews 1:3
What's Required?
- Believing in Jesus includes submitting to His authority. Matthew 28:18
- In Christ authority equals freedom.
What's Our Calling?
- Jesus calls His followers to go and represent His kingdom in the world. Matthew 28:18-20
- We're to teach complete obedience to Christ. John 13:34-35; 1 John 3:15
How Can We Follow?
- Christ's presence empowers us to make disciples. Matthew 1:23; Matthew 28:20a
- We can lift our eyes to Jesus. Matthew 28:20b

8/6/2017

Samson
Judges 13-16

Big Idea:
- There is only one Deliverer who is mighty to save.
Samson's Story
- Keeping vows are a way to show a person's inner dedication. Judges 13:1-25; Numbers 6:1-21.
- God uses imperfect people, but He never condones sinful behavior. Judges 14:1-20
- We see a pattern of getting even in Samson's life. Judges 15:1-15
- Our rebellion catches up with us. Judges 16:1-21; Galatians 6:7
- Samson was always blind. Judges 16:21-31
Our Story
- All who believe in Jesus the King receive sight and never die. Judges 21:25; Mark 10:50-52
- "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:21