“For I resolved to
know nothing
while I was
with you except
Jesus Christ and him
crucified.”
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MY PURPOSE IS
Colossians 2:2,3
Intr.:
1. that they may be encouragd in heart and
2. united in love,
3. so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding,
4. in order that they may know the mystery of God,
namely Christ,
5. in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom
and knowledge.”
End:
“For I resolved
to know
nothing while I was
with you except Jesus
Christ and him
crucified.”
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“DEACONS,
First Timothy 3:8-10
First Timothy 3:12,13
Intr.:
likewise,
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1. are to be men worthy of respect,
2. sincere,
3. not indulging in much wine, and
4. not pursuing dishonest gain.
5. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
6. They must first be tested; and
7. then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.”
8. “A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and
9. must manage his children and his household well.
End:
Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.”
First Corinthians 2:2
“For I resolved to know nothing
while I was with you
except Jesus Christ and him
crucified.”
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HERE IS A TRUSTWORTHY SAYING:
First Timothy 3:1-7
Intr.:
“If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task.
Now the overseer must be
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1. above reproach,
2. the husband of but one wife,
3. temperate,
4. self-controlled
5. respectable,
6. able to teach,
7. not given to drunkenness,
8. not violent, but gentle,
9. not quarrelsome,
10. not a lover of money.
12. He must manage his own family well and
13. see that his children obey him with proper respect.
14. He must not be a recent convert, or…..
15. He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so…”
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End:
“For I resolved to know
nothing while I was with you
except Jesus Christ and
him crucified.”
First Corinthians 2:2
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JOB
Job 2:3
Intr.:
“Then the Lord said to Satan,
‘Have you considered my servant Job?
There is no one on earth like him;
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1. he is blameless and
2. upright,
3. a man who fears God and
4. shuns evil.
End:
And he still maintains his integrity,
though you incited me against him to ruin him
without reason.'”
First Corinthians 2:2
“For I resolved to know
nothing while I
was with you except Jesus Christ
and him crucified.”
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REMEMBER
Nehemiah 13:1-31
Intr.:
“Remember me…..”
“Remember them,……”
1. “Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out what I have so faithfully done for the house of my God and its services.” Nehemiah 13:14
Nehemiah 13:1-13
2. “Remember me for this also, O my God, and show mercy to me according to your great love.” Nehemiah 13:22
Nehemiah 13:15-22
3. “Remember them, O my God, because they defiled the priestly office and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites.” Nehemiah 13:29
Nehemiah 13:23-28
4. “Remember me with favour, O my God.” Nehemiah 13:31
Nehemiah 13:30,31
End:
“For I resolved to know
nothing while I was
with you except
Jesus Christ and him crucified.”
First Corinthians 2:2
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Nehemiah 9:17
GOD
Intr.:
But you are
1. a FORGIVING God,
2. GRACIOUS and
3. COMPASSIONATE,
4. SLOW TO ANGER and
5. ABOUNDING IN LOVE.”
End:
The dictionary: “acorn the fruit of the oak tree, consisting of a smooth thick-walled nut in a woody cuplike base.”
Ephesians 6:13
“Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”
Ephesians 6:14
Stand firm then,
—with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,
—with the breastpiece of righteousness in place, and
—with your feet fitted with the readyness that comes from the gospel of peace.”
First Corinthians 15:58
“Therefore my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you.”
First Corinthians 16:13
—“Be on your guard;
—stand firm in the faith;
—be men of courage;
—be strong.
—Do everything in love.”
Galatians 5:1
“It is for freedom that Christ has set you free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
There are more verses, but I will close with this very important one: Isaiah 7:9 “‘If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.'”
Ezra 7:10
FOR EZRA
Intr.:
A. had devoted himself
1. to the study and
2. observance of the law of the Lord, and
A. teaching
1. its degrees and
2. laws
End:
in Israel