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    The Jesus Message For The Globe Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 13, 2023
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    Matthew’s account of the post-resurrection Jesus includes the exciting vision of Jesus to reach the entire world with the news of the Gospel.

    The Jesus Message For The Globe Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction Matthew’s account of the post-resurrection Jesus includes the exciting vision of Jesus to reach the entire world with the news of the Gospel. Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus ...read more

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    Hope Is Alive

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 7, 2023
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    The greatest news the world has ever heard: He Is Not Here, He Is Risen!

    HOPE IS ALIVE Matthew 28 Introduction The greatest news the world has ever heard: He Is Not Here, He Is Risen! Matthew ends his gospel with the staggering news of the resurrection. We should never let this get old in our hearts. In Matthew 28 Angels testified Roman Guards fainted Women ran to ...read more

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    The Seven Words

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 31, 2023
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    Focus attention on the moment planned before the creation of the world: The crucifixion of Jesus.

    The Seven Words Introduction We have been making our way through Matthew’s Gospel, following the life of Jesus from his birth, baptism, ministry, and parables. Last week we studied the last of his teachings before the events began to quickly lead him to Calvary. In a flurry of activity we read ...read more

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    You Did It For Me

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 24, 2023
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    It is the “final story in Jesus’ public teaching ministry” and only Matthew shares it with us. There are two groups in this passage: those who go into eternal life; those who go into eternal death.

    You Did It For Me Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We have been studying some of the judgment parables found toward the end of Matthew. The judgment parables offer surprises / great reversals. The last shall be first. Many are invited, Few are chosen. Keep watch, for we do not know the hour. ...read more

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    Keep Watch

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 16, 2023
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    Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.”

    Keep Watch    Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” In our series, we have noted some of the teachings of Jesus that come in four judgment parables. The first shall be last, and the last will be first. Many are called but few ...read more

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    Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 9, 2023
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    There are Bible passages that leave us a bit unsettled and today’s text is one of them.

    Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen Matthew 22:1-14 Introduction There are Bible passages that leave us a bit unsettled and today’s text is one of them. The parable we are looking at today may be a variation of a story that Jesus told more than once. There is a different version of it in ...read more

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    The First Shall Be Last

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 2, 2023
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    Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” Today we begin looking at four parables that relate to the day of judgment.

    Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” Today we begin looking at four parables that relate to the day of judgment. Indeed, there are surprises in all of them. This is a simple story, but it also complex. This parable begins and ends with the saying of Jesus, ...read more

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    Power Up Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 24, 2023
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    There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive.

    Introduction There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive. Sometimes it feels a little harder to forgive. Peter once asked, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I ...read more

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    Power Up Your Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 16, 2023
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    Jesus once asked a question about identity: “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” Interestingly, he got several responses.

    Introduction An estimated 113 million viewers watched the Super Bowl. What do people always talk about after a Super Bowl? Ads! Most expensive ever - at $7 million per 30 seconds.  The most memorable ad I saw? Tubi - the one where everyone scrambled to find their remote control.  ...read more

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    Power Up Kingdom Living Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 10, 2023
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    In Matthew Jesus frames up the Jesus Life by speaking about the Kingdom of God. Not a physical kingdom with walls, a castle, and a throne. It is a spiritual Kingdom. Jesus is our King.

    Power Up Kingdom Living   Matthew 13:31-51 Introduction Power Up - it’s what we need to do when our spiritual batteries get low. We need to connect to the power source, overcome temptation, use the power of influence, exercise the spiritual disciplines, and escape judgmentalism in ...read more

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    Power Up Relationships: The Golden Rule Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 2, 2023
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    One thing that can de-energize our batteries is a spirit of judgmentalism in our relationships. It’s likely we all struggle with being judgmental.

    We’ve been talking about how to POWER UP when our spiritual batteries are low. One thing that can de-energize our batteries is a spirit of judgmentalism in our relationships. It’s likely we all struggle with being judgmental. The problem is that it drains our relationships with others and God. D. ...read more

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    Power Of The Disciplines Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 26, 2023
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    Today we go further into the Sermon on the Mount to hear Jesus talking about three spiritual disciplines of the Christian life.

    Introduction In this series of messages we have been talking about powering up when our spiritual batteries get low. Matthew’s Gospel teaches… We establish a powerful connection to God in baptism. In addition, through the Spirit and Scripture we Overcome temptations. We share our influence to ...read more

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    The Power Of Influence Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 20, 2023
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    Following those distinctive teachings of Jesus, he calls us to be people of influence in the world around us.

    The word “influencer” has become popular especially as it relates to social media. You can do searches for the top Instagram influencers (or any other media). Mostly this relates to how many followers someone has. One article I read had the top five Instagram influencers (for the moment) - they may ...read more

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    Power To Overcome Temptation Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 13, 2023
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    When our spiritual batteries are low - we find ourselves in need of a recharge - to POWER UP! Last week we looked at the baptism of Jesus as a means to CONNECT to the Power! As powerful an experience as that is - we shouldn’t think it is the end of the journey - but the beginning.

    Text: Matthew 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. 3 During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of ...read more

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    Connect To The Power Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 6, 2023
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    Many are struggling through life feeling drained of spiritual energy. (Pain, Disease, Finances, Discouragements, Temptations). Like your phone or other electric devices, if you use them heavily without recharging, they go dead.

    Power Up! Connect To The Power Matthew 3:1-17 Introduction Living for Jesus Christ is not an easy path through life. It is the BEST path, and it holds the most PROMISE, but not EASY. God knows we need His grace and mercy to be successful. In all of our efforts, we can lose our energy, find ...read more

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