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    Our Guaranteed Future

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    Our Guaranteed Future (which we are already experiencing to some extent) Is Worth Waiting For (:10-12) Testimony of the Holy Spirit through those who have been eagerly anticipating that future: a.

    Our Guaranteed Future (which we are already experiencing to some extent) Is Worth Waiting For (:10-12) Testimony of the Holy Spirit through those who have been eagerly anticipating that future: a. OT Prophets b. NT Proclaimers c. Curious Angels ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Live For Eternity

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    Live For Eternity (1:13-21) -- Since We Have Such a Glorious Living Hope, Live For Eternity And Escape the Futility of the Human Condition OVERVIEW: a.

    Live For Eternity (1:13-21) -- Since We Have Such a Glorious Living Hope, Live For Eternity And Escape the Futility of the Human Condition OVERVIEW: a. LIVE IN HOPE BECAUSE OUR FOCUS MUST BE ON ETERNITY :13 b. LIVE IN HOLINESS BECAUSE THAT IS THE STANDARD FOR ETERNITY 14-16 c. LIVE IN FEAR ...read more

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    The Living Word

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    THE LIVING WORD -- Living For Eternity Requires Feeding On The Living And Abiding Word of God In Order To Aggressively Love One Another (1:22 - 2:3) -- Proper Exercise and Diet are keys to Good Health 1.

    THE LIVING WORD -- Living For Eternity Requires Feeding On The Living And Abiding Word of God In Order To Aggressively Love One Another (1:22 - 2:3) -- Proper Exercise and Diet are keys to Good Health 1. PROPER EXERCISE -- Aggressive Love Should Be the New Lifestyle of Those Who Have Experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Proper Diet

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    PROPER DIET -- Feeding On the Living and Abiding Word of God Enables Us To Grow In Aggressively Loving Others (2:1-3) GOD’S FORMULA FOR BABY BOOMERS INTRODUCTION Spiritual Growth is very simple: Requires the Proper Exercise and the Proper Diet -- just like Physical Growth 4 Pictures: 1

    PROPER DIET -- Feeding On the Living and Abiding Word of God Enables Us To Grow In Aggressively Loving Others (2:1-3) GOD’S FORMULA FOR BABY BOOMERS INTRODUCTION Spiritual Growth is very simple: Requires the Proper Exercise and the Proper Diet -- just like Physical Growth 4 Pictures: 1) Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Let Peer Pressure Keep You From...

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet.

    DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet. 2:4 "REJECTED BY MEN, BUT CHOICE AND PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF GOD" remember the building analogy INTRODUCTION: We hear a lot about peer pressure - the pressure to conform; to be ...read more

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    The Presence Of God Is Sufficient

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS SUFFICIENT TO NEGATE EVEN THE MOST EXTREME CASE OF LONELINESS I.

    THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS SUFFICIENT TO NEGATE EVEN THE MOST EXTREME CASE OF LONELINESS I. THE PAIN OF LONELINESS -- OF DESERTION AND ISOLATION EXTREME EXAMPLES A. The Example of Christ -- John 16:31 not just deserted by a bunch of casual acquaintenances; these were his hand-picked disciples in whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    All That Christ Has Received From The Father

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    ALL THAT CHRIST HAS RECEIVED FROM THE FATHER HE HAS GRACIOUSLY GIVEN TO US Introd: (This would make a nice children's sermon for Christmas.

    ALL THAT CHRIST HAS RECEIVED FROM THE FATHER HE HAS GRACIOUSLY GIVEN TO US Introd: (This would make a nice children's sermon for Christmas. Have packages wrapped with a card inside with each of these gifts.) I. GIFTS GOD HAS GIVEN TO CHRIST A. AUTHORITY over all men (17:2) B. THE ELECT ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Commendable Conduct

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    COMMENDABLE CONDUCT--ESPECIALLY SUBMISSION TO EVERY APPROPRIATE HUMAN AUTHORITY--IS THE ONLY ANSWER TO PERSECUTION AND THE BEST WAY TO GLORIFY GOD (2:11-3:12) A.

    COMMENDABLE CONDUCT--ESPECIALLY SUBMISSION TO EVERY APPROPRIATE HUMAN AUTHORITY--IS THE ONLY ANSWER TO PERSECUTION AND THE BEST WAY TO GLORIFY GOD (2:11-3:12) A. Introduction (2:11-13a) 1. Commendable Conduct Viewed Negatively (:11) a. Description of Such Conduct ("lusts of the flesh") b. ...read more

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    Submission Of Wives To Husbands

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    Introd: Looking at 2 paragraphs--instructions to wives (especially those with unbelieving husbands) and balancing instructions to husbands; equal responsibility but not equal time devoted to these 2 topics I.

    Introd: Looking at 2 paragraphs--instructions to wives (especially those with unbelieving husbands) and balancing instructions to husbands; equal responsibility but not equal time devoted to these 2 topics I. DESCRIPTION OF SUCH CONDUCT A. Fundamental Responsibility is Submission this is an ...read more

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    Balancing Instructions To Husbands

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    THE WIFE'S PRIVILEGED STATUS ENTITLES HER TO SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FROM HER HUSBAND INTRODUCTION: There are all sorts of Entitlement Programs in the United States today.

    THE WIFE'S PRIVILEGED STATUS ENTITLES HER TO SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FROM HER HUSBAND INTRODUCTION: There are all sorts of Entitlement Programs in the United States today. Most of them Welfare programs based on meeting certain criteria - people are entitled to receive certain benefits. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Commendable Conduct And The Human Condition

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    COMMENDABLE CONDUCT ENABLES US TO ESCAPE THE FUTILITY OF THE HUMAN CONDITION 1.

    COMMENDABLE CONDUCT ENABLES US TO ESCAPE THE FUTILITY OF THE HUMAN CONDITION 1. Description of Such Conduct a. Five Attitudes that must Characterize All Believers (1) Harmonious -- thinking the same (2) Sympathetic -- feeling together (3) Brotherly in our love for one another (4) Tenderhearted -- ...read more

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    Suffering And God's Will

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    SUFFERING (FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILS GOD'S WILL AND FINDS VINDICATION AND VICTORY (3:13-4:19) A.

    SUFFERING (FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILS GOD'S WILL AND FINDS VINDICATION AND VICTORY (3:13-4:19) A. INTRODUCTION -- TRIUMPH OF SUFFERING (3:13-17) 1. Suffering Should Be the Exception Rather Than the Rule in the Context of ...read more

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    Assurance Of Triumph

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
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    CHRIST'S DEATH (THE ULTIMATE SUFFERING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILLED THE WILL OF GOD AND HIS RESURRECTION SECURED VINDICATION AND VICTORY I.

    CHRIST'S DEATH (THE ULTIMATE SUFFERING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILLED THE WILL OF GOD AND HIS RESURRECTION SECURED VINDICATION AND VICTORY I. CHRIST'S DEATH FULFILLED THE WILL OF GOD (:18) A. His Righteousness -- The Paradox of His ...read more

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    The Acceptance Of Suffering

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING -- COMPLETE DEDICATION TO THE WILL OF GOD Introd.

    THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING -- COMPLETE DEDICATION TO THE WILL OF GOD Introd.: Don't shrink back from total commitment to the will of God even though you see that it will bring some suffering. Peter has already encouraged us regarding the Triumph of Suffering and the Assurance of Triumph. Now he ...read more

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    The Urgency Of Commitment

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 154 ratings
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    Introd.: Some people work best under the pressure of a deadline.

    Introd.: Some people work best under the pressure of a deadline. I'm one of them. There's a special urgency when you know you only have a limited time to produce. It seems to sharpen the focus of my mind and help my concentration level. I'm definitely more committed to the task at hand. You think ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible