“God’s Countdown to Life” Luke 1:5-25

Posted on December 11, 2022December 11, 2022 by ValleyChristianChurch

God Had P____________ for the People and the Place. (V. 5-10)
1. God C____________ with His plans… presented in ages past.
2. After @450 years of S________ from God, He calls to attention…
3. People have handicaps and W____________… God is not limited.
4. Anticipation for the long-awaited M__________ was in the air.
5. Malachi 4:5-6 had to be F____________.
6. Zacharias was chosen by G_____ from thousands of priests.
God R____________ His Plan To These Participants. (V. 11-17)
1. God’s choice of Zacharias & Elizabeth was not R_________.
2. The appearance of G________ startled and frightened Zacharias.
3. An innermost S_________ request of Zacharias is revealed.
4. ___________ to God’s work while still in the womb.
God Fulfills His Plan in Spite of D_______ or Unwillingness. (V.18f)
1. Zacharias D___________ this divine message.
2. Zacharias was D_____________ for his failure to believe Gabriel.
3. Jerusalem is S__________ to alertness when Zacharias returns.
4. The P____________ of Elizabeth would also raise eyebrows.

Be a willing participant in God’s Countdown to Eternal Life.

“GUIDEPOSTS TO THE SAVIOR” Hebrews 1:1-4

Posted on December 4, 2022December 4, 2022 by ValleyChristianChurch

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Genesis 3:15 Satan would bruise Him. He will C_______ Satan.

Gen. 3:21- 4:4 Sacrifice animals were from the F___________ …

Gen. 12:3 (Abraham) all N________ would be blessed through him.

Gen. 22:1-19 – blood sacrifice of the promised son; the mountain; “… the Lord will P_________;” a male sheep to redeem…

Exodus 12 – Passover required their B_____ young lamb. The blood protected from the Death Angel. John 1:29

Exodus 16 – God consistently provided M_______ … John 6

Ex. 23:20f – Israel was to follow the A______ sent by God. John 14:6

Leviticus 16 the Day of Atonement sacrifice… O___year. Hebrews 10:4; Colossians 2:9-15

Numbers 21 Jews L_________ to a bronze serpent. John 3:14f.

Num. 24:17-19 “…star out of Jacob… S________ in Israel.” Rev. 22:16

Deuteronomy 18:15-19 a greater prophet was coming with words of L_____. John 7:15f; 14:10f

Deuteronomy 32:18 “the R_______ that beget thee…,” the Creator. Matthew 16:18; I Corinthians 10:4

II Samuel 7:16 – One heir of David would reign F_______. Mat.28:18

Psalm 2 is all about God appointing His S_____ as the Anointed One.

Ps. 16:10 The promised Holy One would not suffer D______. Jonah

Psalm 21 and many more Psalms.

Isaiah 7:14 a V_______ would conceive a boy; His name reflects God.

Isaiah 11:1; 53:4 – His home was to be Nazareth.

Micah 5:2 – Was to be born in Bethlehem

“Life-Giving Power” Acts 9:32f-10:1f

Posted on November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 by ValleyChristianChurch

Jesus gives everlasting life, for He has life-giving Power!

JESUS PROVIDED POWER TO R_____ THE SICK & THE DEAD.
1. The Apostles had been T_______ by Jesus for over 3 years.
2. Jesus enabled the Apostles to perform powerful M_______
3. Jesus C__________ providing power … when it served God. First Corinthians 12-13; Romans 12:6-8
4. Our H_______ continues in the life-giving power of Jesus. John 11:25-26
JESUS GIVES LIFE TO THE W__________ DEAD.
1. People without J_______ are the real walking dead. John 10:10; 6:35; 14:6
2. Jesus R_________ the barrier between God and all people. Ephesians 2:13-16
3. Dead Gentiles were eagerly W_______ to hear the Gospel.
4. The eyes of the Jews had to be O________ to God’s plan. Matthew 16:19
5. The outpouring of the S____ of God on the Gentiles proved their acceptance into Christ’s body.

John 3:16

Jesus still has life-giving power.

“The Cost of Discipleship” Acts 9:22-31

Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 by ValleyChristianChurch

YOUR S__________ IS IN JEOPARDY WHEN LIVING FOR CHRIST.
1. The S__________ battle with Satan also effects our physical life.
2. Every person must C______ between good or evil: God or Satan. Matthew 6:24
3. Christians must live in the sinful W________ but not be of it. John 15:18-19
4. Disciples of Jesus are at O_____ with the society of Satan. Ephesians 5:10f; II Corinthians 11:23f
YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS WILL BE S____________.
1. God cleans up the L__________ of His children. I Peter 3:8-12; James 3:5-12
2. Christians are to speak T_______ in love. Ephesians 4:15f
3. Christians are changed to communicate E_____________. I Corinthians 9:19-23
CHRISTIANS WILL DEVELOP NEW R_______________ IN CHRIST.
1. Saul’s conversion forced him A_______ from the old crowd.
2. The local C__________ took Saul under their wing of protection.
3. The Christian family is to be U_________ in all places.
4. The Christian Family continued to E________ into more lands.
5. Saul carried the good news of salvation to his home T_______.

Psalm 18:30

Let’s do our part in bringing in the rest of the family of God.

“Gracious Transformation” Acts 9:1-22

Posted on November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 by ValleyChristianChurch

GRACIOUS TRANSFORMATION TAKES T______. II Peter 3:9
1. Saul was in Jerusalem as a S__________ of Gamaliel.
2. Saul was zealous for maintaining P______ unto God.
3. Saul had witnessed the R__________ of those whom he jailed.
4. The blinding light S_________ Saul into reevaluating his beliefs. Saul was sincere in his beliefs but he was sincerely wrong.
GRACIOUS TRANSFORMATION TAKES R_______________. Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19
1. All P_______ need to repent and return to God: all have sinned. Romans 3:23; Luke 13:2-5; Acts 17:30
2. Repentance is an A________ verb and command. I John 1:8-10
3. Saul waited in blindness three days as he E___________ See Acts 22 & 26
4. Saul had to change his understanding to B_________ in Jesus.
5. God continues to transform H________ of all who believe Jesus.
GRACIOUS TRANSFORMATION TAKES O____________.
1. Saul’s blinding introduction to Christ W______ him to reality.
2. Ananias of Damascus also had to G______ in obedience.
3. Saul had to submit all of his T________ to Jesus. Galatians 1:17f
4. Saul obeyed the command to W______ away his sin. Acts 22:16
5. Saul began P_________ and writing to others of their need. Acts 16:33; 18:8; 19:3f; Romans 6:1f; Galatians 3:27; Colossians 2:12

Saul accepted God’s gracious transformation. Have you?

“The Real Power” Acts 8:4-24

Posted on November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 by ValleyChristianChurch

BEWARE OF SELF-PROCLAIMED P_________.
1. Simon the Sorcerer achieved his greatness through M_______.
2. Jesus warns against following F_______ Matthew 24:24; Colossians 3:17, 23
3. The real source of all power is G___.
GENUINE POWER COMES FROM GOD BY HIS M___________.
1. Philip served others in the power of the S________ of God.
2. Simon and the crowds were A__________ at the miracles.
3. This divine power was a fulfillment of Christ’s P__________. Acts 1:8; 8:17-18
4. The Holy Spirit D_________ which gift He will give to a believer. I Corinthians 12:1-11
5. Gifts of Spirit are different from His P__________. John 16:7f; Acts 2:38; Galatians 5:22-23
REAL POWER OF GOD CAN NOT BE B__________.
1. God’s power has never been for S_______ to anyone.
2. The power of God is displayed throughout His
3. God has given Christians some of His power for F______. Romans 1:16; Acts 8:4
4. God’s power isn’t limited to M__________ performed by some. I John 1:8-10

LET’S ALLOW THE REAL POWER TO WORK THROUGH US.

“Move ’Em Out!” Acts 8:1-4

Posted on October 30, 2022October 30, 2022 by ValleyChristianChurch

This Gospel message of salvation has continued to be spread to all people; sometimes quickly, but often with inconsistency.

THE CHURCH BEGAN WITH A POWERFUL B_______ OF GROWTH.
1. The great round-up of S_______ began in God’s timing.
2. The church E____________ into existence in Jerusalem.
3. The head-count was constantly R________. Acts 2:47; 5:14
THE CHURCH’S GROWTH SPURT WAS ABOUT TO GO B______.
1. Total failure was avoided when D__________ were ordained.
2. The Apostles were only fulfilling 1^st part of their Acts 1:8; John 3:16
3. God had to S_______ up the church, allowing Stephen’s death.
4. God used the H________ of His enemies to motivate the church. God had more plans.
THE CHURCH SCATTERED WITH THE MESSAGE OF NEW L_____. Romans 8:28
1. Satan’s effort to stop and D__________ the church helped God’s plan.
2. The scattered believers continued to T______ about Jesus.
3. Even through their H_____________, they shared the Gospel.
4. God allowed S________ to crack the whip over His chosen ones.

Will we MOVE OUT into our surroundings to reach as many people as possible? Let’s pray that we not face some terrible persecution that God would SHAKE US AWAKE to our Calling.

“KNOWING GOD”S PLAN” Acts 6:8f; 7:1f

Posted on October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 by ValleyChristianChurch

GOD’S PLAN WILL BE PROCLAIMED BY F___________ WITNESSES.
1. Stephen was chosen by the church for his strong F_______.
2. Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit & of W_______. James 1:5f.
3. Stephen had a good R______________ among fellow believers.
4. Stephen was an active W__________ for Jesus Christ.
GOD’S PLAN WILL BE PROCLAIMED BY K__________________ WITNESSES.
1. Stephen was a S__________ of the scriptures. Psalm 1:2; 119:11, 119:105.
2. God helps His servants be M______ than they are on their own. I Thessalonians 5:19.
3. Stephen had the Bible record committed to M__________.
4. Stephen B_______ in the message of scripture with all his heart.
GOD’S PLAN WILL BE PROCLAIMED BY C__________ WITNESSES.
1. Stephen was willing to preach in the M_________ place.
2. Stephen was committed to preach to the E__________ of Jesus.
3. Stephen was committed to preach in the face of D_______.
4. Stephen was F___________to Christ, even to the point of death. Acts 7:59-60

Are we faithful, knowledgeable and committed witnesses for Jesus?

“MULTIPLE MINISTRIES” Acts 6:1-8

Posted on October 16, 2022October 21, 2022 by ValleyChristianChurch

The church has multiple ministries, defined and voluntary.

P___________ WILL RISE UP IN EVERY CONGREGATION.
1. The church is composed of P_________ with different needs.
2. Every individual is uniquely D____________ in many ways.
3. All believers must pay A____________ to the needs of others.
4. Christians are at different levels of spiritual M____________.
GOD’S W_______ MUST BE SOUGHT IN SOLVING PROBLEMS. James 1:5
1. Christians have put God in C_______ of all parts of their lives.
2. The first century church sought the wisdom of the A_______.
3. The modern church is directed to have Godly E_________.
4. Don’t turn to non-believers for worldly C___________.
MEMBERS MUST WORK TOGETHER TO S____ THE PROBLEMS.
1. A problem must be clearly I_____________.
2. Trust in the S______________ guidance of your elders.
3. All church members must D___ their part in helping. Galatians 6:1f; Matthew 18:15f; Romans 12
4. Don’t force someone to N___________ their ministry to do yours.

God has multiple ministries for church members to fill. Please don’t put the brakes on helping spread the Gospel to our city and world.

“SAVED TO TELL OTHERS” Acts 5:17f

Posted on October 9, 2022October 9, 2022 by ValleyChristianChurch

SALVATION IN JESUS BRINGS OPPORTUNITIES TO S_______.
1. Large C________ of people had been gathering to hear Gospel.
2. Many miracles had been performed by the A____________.
3. The apostles preached in the T__________ courtyard …
4. Apostles considered all non-believers to be
SALVATION IN JESUS BRINGS O_____________.
1. The High Priest and his associates remained E___________ …
2. J_____________ ruled the hearts of these men.
3. Sadducee priests had all of the apostles thrown in J_____.
4. Council was convened to put the apostles on T_______.
SALVATION IN JESUS BRINGS S______________.
1. Apostles had already S______________ their lives to Jesus.
2. Apostles were S_______________ for their service to Christ.
3. Apostles believed that physical trials are T_____________.
SALVATION IN JESUS BRINGS D_______________.
1. Jesus removes the burden of S____ from those who obey Him.
2. God sometimes intervenes with M_____________ to help.
3. Living in Christ enables believers to see P______ hardships.

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“God’s Countdown to Life” Luke 1:5-25