“Teach Us to Pray…Like Jesus” Part 2
Matthew 6:5-13
I. JESUS TEACHES HIS DISCIPLES EXPECTING THEM TO PRAY
II. JESUS TEACHES HIS DISCIPLES TO PRAY BASED ON THEIR INTIMACY WITH THE FATHER
III. JESUS TEACHES HIS DISCIPLES TO PRAY FOR GOD’S GLORY AND PURPOSES
IV. JESUS TEACHES HIS DISCIPLES TO PRAY FOR THEIR DAILY NEEDS AND STRUGGLES
“The Second Coming of Jesus Christ”
Revelation 19:4-16
I. Our Loving God controls all things and will have the last word. Revelation 19:4-6
· He reigns from His Throne in Heaven today. 19:4- “The twenty four elders…fell down and worshipped God that sat on His Throne, saying, Amen, Alleluia.”
· He will reign universally in “That Day.” 19:6- “Alleluia, for the Lord God omnipotent reigns.”
II. The Church will not fail. Revelation 19:7-9
· The Lamb died for His Church and will come for her. 19:7- “For the marriage of the Lamb is come.”
· The Church will be the Bride of Christ.” 19:7- “His wife has made herself ready.”
· The Church is preparing herself with holy living. 19:8- “Fine linen is the righteous works of the saints.”
· The Church is God’s place of blessing now and in eternity. 19:9- “Blessed are they which are called to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.”
III. Prophecy will be fulfilled. Revelation 19:10
· Jesus is the Center of our worship. 19:10- “The testimony of Jesus- worship God.”
· Jesus is the Center of Bible prophecy.19:10- “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Luke 24:44- “And He said unto them, These are the words which I spoke unto you while I was yet with you, that all must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms concerning Me.”
IV. Jesus Christ, the Risen Lord, will come again! Revelation 19:11-16
· He will come from Heaven- 19:11- “Heaven opened.”
· He will come as He promised- 19:11- “Faithful and True.”
· He will come as Judge and Sovereign- 19:11- “To judge and make war.”
· He will come as “The King of Glory.” 19:12- “Many crowns.”
· He will come to claim His earth. 19:13- “Clothed with a vesture dipped in blood.”
· He will come as God’s final word- 19:13- “And His name is called The Word of God.”
· He will come with His angels and His Church. 19:14- “Armies in Heaven followed Him.”
· He will come with a rod of iron- 19:15- “He shall rule them with a rod of iron.”
· He will come as KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”
Amen and Hallelujah!
“Comfort one another with these words.” “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”
“Teach Us to Pray…Like Jesus”
Luke 11:1-4
I. JESUS PRAYED AS THE REGULAR HABIT OF HIS LIFE
II. JESUS PRAYED BEFORE AND AFTER PUBLIC MINISTRY
III. JESUS PRAYED ALL NIGHT BEFORE NAMING HIS DISCIPLES
IV. JESUS PRAYED FOR HIS DISCIPLES TO PERSEVERE
V. JESUS PRAYED BEFORE HIS ARREST, TRIAL, AND CRUCIFIXION
VI. JESUS TAUGHT HIS DISCIPLES TO PRAY
“Abiding in the Word of Christ”
John 8:31 & 15:7-11
I. JESUS SATURATED HIS LIFE WITH THE WORD OF GOD.
II. BELIEVERS MUST SATURATE THEIR LIVES WITH CHRIST AND HIS WORD.
“Growing in the Word”
Luke 2:41-52; 4:1-22
I. Jesus’ parents taught him the importance of spiritual habits
II. Jesus sought to know and understand the scriptures himself
III. Jesus grew in wisdom and understanding through his spiritual disciplines
IV. Jesus was committed to obeying God’s word
V. Jesus was committed to sharing what he had learned with others
VI. Jesus was committed to fulfilling God’s will for his life
“Broken Walls & Burned Gates”
Nehemiah 1:3-11
Introduction – More than Stones and Timber – the walls & gates represented the Identity, Security, and Prosperity of God’s people!
I. He was a Man of Anguish.
The news literally Dropped him to the Ground.
II. He was a Man of Boldness.
The Bold plan began to Unfold during his season of Prayer!
III. He was a Man of Commitment.
There are a Few things worth Fighting for!
IV. He was a Man of Determination.
We must never Quit; never Come Down from our Wall of God’s Call in our lives!
Question – Who do I Know that is Near to me, but Far from God?
“For the Purpose of Godliness”
I Timothy 4:6-10
I. THE PURPOSE OF SPIRITUAL HABITS
II. THE PROMISE OF SPIRITUAL HABITS
“We Do Not Lose Heart”
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
I. LIFE IS FILLED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO LOSE HEART
II. WE DON’T LOSE HEART BECAUSE GOD IS TRANSFORMING US IN THE PRESENT
III. GOD’S PRESENT POWER AND PERSPECTIVE FLOW TO US THROUGH FAITH
“Faith in Difficulties”
1 Peter 1:6-9
I. REAL JOY AND REAL GRIEF
II. TRIALS ALLOW US TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF OUR FAITH
III. THE CONNECTION OF FAITH AND LOVE
“Hospitality, Partnership, and the Mission of the Church”
3 John
I. THE MODEL OF GAIUS
II. THE DANGER OF DIOTREPHES
“A Lasting Kingdom”
Hebrews 12:28-29
I. Be Grateful
II. Worship
III. Be Ready
“By God’s Grace”
1 Corinthians 15:10
I. THE PURPOSE OF GRACE
II. THE PARDON OF GRACE
III. THE POWER OF GRACE
“Principles of Perseverance”
2 Peter 3:17-18
I. BE GUARDED IN CHRIST
II. BE GROWING IN CHRIST
III. BE GLORIFYING CHRIST
“God’s Workmanship”
Ephesians 2:8-10
I. WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE
II. WE ARE CREATED IN CHRIST FOR GOOD WORKS
“The Parable of the Talents”
Matthew 25:14-30
I. THE MASTER ASSIGNS EACH OF US OUR RESPONSIBILITIES IN HIS KINGDOM
II. THE MASTER WILL RETURN TO SETTLE ACCOUNTS
III. THE MASTER EXPECTS FAITHFULNESS AND FRUITFULNESS FROM HIS SERVANTS
“The Rich Fool”
Luke 12:13-21
I. GOD IS THE SOURCE OF EVERYTHING WE HAVE AND ENJOY
II. WITHOUT ACKNOWLEDGING GOD, YOU CAN ONLY MOVE TOWARDS PRIDE AND SELF-DECEPTION
III. LIFE IS SHORT, FRAGILE, AND UNCERTAIN
“The Unforgiving Servant”
Matthew 18:21-35
I. We must all give an account to our King
II. We all owe a debt that cannot be paid
III. Our King is astonishingly gracious and merciful
IV. We are responsible to extend the same grace and forgiveness we have received to others
“Parables of Discipleship: Part 3—The Good Samaritan”
Luke 10:25-37
I. JESUS IS PUT TO THE TEST
II. JESUS POINTS TO THE SCRIPTURES
III. JESUS PROVIDES A PARABLE
“Parables of Discipleship: Part 2”
Matthew 20:1-16
I. COMPARATIVE THINKING WILL ROB YOU OF KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE
II. GOD IS NEVER AND WILL NEVER BE IN ANYONE’S DEBT
III. GOD IS FREE TO REWARD AND JUDGE ACCORDING TO HIS OWN STANDARD
“Parables of Discipleship: Part 1”
Matthew 7:24-27 & Luke 6:46-49
I. THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS
II. THE ASSESSMENT OF JESUS
III. THE ASSURANCE OF JESUS
