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"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man
of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."
-- 2 Timothy 3:16-17

​Serving Together (Matthew 20:20-28)

8/28/2022

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I. Intro
​Big Idea: Christ has a cross-shaped purpose for our lives. Matthew 10:39; Luke 9:23-26; 14:33
II. What Is It You Want?       
A. It’s not wrong to be ambitious. Matthew 19:28; 20:20
B. Jesus wants honesty. Matthew 20:21
III. Prepared       
A. Desires can blind. Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew 20:22
B. God calls us to His purposes. Matthew 20:23; Act 12:1-12; 1 Peter 3:17
IV. Indignant       
A. Christians aren’t in competition. Matthew 20:24; John 13:34-35
B. Jesus is our authority. Matthew 20:25; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; Galatians 3:28  
V. Serve           
​A. Greatness comes through being others-focused. Matthew 20:26-27
B. Jesus ransoms us to know His glory. Matthew 20:28
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FBC Elma on YouTube.
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​Overcoming Differences (Matthew 8:1-13)

8/21/2022

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I. Intro   
Big Idea: Differences are natural; unity in Christ is supernatural. John 13:34-35
II. Willing   
A. We all have a terminal illness. Leviticus 17:45-46; Matthew 8:1-2; Luke 13:1-5; Romans 6:23
B. Jesus cleanses us. Matthew 8:3-4
III. Asking                                                                                                                   
A. Genuine faith overcomes boundaries. Matthew 8:5-6
B. Jesus values faith. 1 Samuel 16:7; Matthew 8:7; 2 Corinthians 5:16  
IV. Great Faith   
A. Jesus values humility. Matthew 8:8-9; Hebrews 1:3
B. Seek to amaze Jesus. Matthew 8:10; Romans 5:8
V. At the Feast   
​A. Jesus is not a respecter of men. Matthew 8:11-12; Romans 1:17
B. Healing occurs in Christ-centered unity. Matthew 8:13; 1 Corinthians 14:25  
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​​*The sermon video will be available after Sunday. To watch live on Sunday morning, visit 
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FBC Elma on YouTube.
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​Genuine Reconciliation (Matthew 5:21-26)

8/15/2022

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I. Intro   
​Big Idea: We can’t fake Christ’s standard of reconciliation. Matthew 6:15; 2 Corinthians 5:18
II. Subject to Judgment 
A. God has a basic standard for people. Genesis 9:6; Exodus 20:13; Matthew 5:21
B. Jesus has a higher standard for His followers. Matthew 5:22a; Hebrews 4:12-13
III. In Danger 
A. Jesus demonstrates that words have power. Matthew 5: 22b; 12:34; 23:27; Luke 6:45                                                                                                            
B.  Only Jesus knows hearts. Psalm 51:4; Matthew 5:22c
IV. Be Reconciled   
A. Remember what matters most. Matthew 5:23; 1 John 1:8
B. Go first in reconciliation.  Matthew 5:24; 1 John 4:19
V. Settle Matters   
A. Speak the truth in love. Matthew 5:25; Ephesians 4:26-27
B. Christ’s great calling leads to great deliverance. Matthew 5:26; Hebrews 12:14
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​*The sermon video will be available after Sunday. To watch live on Sunday morning, visit 
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FBC Elma on YouTube.
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​Dealing with Disappointment (Matthew 26:36-46)

8/8/2022

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I. Intro       
Big Idea: Everyone disappoints, but Christ never will. Hebrew 13:5  
II. Overwhelmed   
A. Jesus desired company. Genesis 2:18; Matthew 26:36
B. Jesus enlisted prayer. Matthew 26:37-38
III. Watch and Prayer     
A. Jesus put His Father first. Isaiah 51:22; Matthew 26:39; Hebrews 5:7; 12:2
B. Jesus was disappointed by His friends. Matthew 26:40-41
IV. This Cup   
A. In His struggle Jesus returned to our Father. Matthew 26:42
B. People will continue to disappoint us. Matthew 26:43
V. Rise!     
A. Jesus was delivered up to deliver us. Matthew 26:45
B. Don’t wallow in shame, get up by grace. Matthew 26:46
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FBC Elma on YouTube.
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Judge Not (Matthew 7:1-6)

8/2/2022

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7/31/22
​Judge Not (Matthew 7:1-6)
Message delivered by Bob Cox.
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