“Christian Behavior” Romans 12:1-21

Posted on February 25, 2024February 25, 2024 by ValleyChristianChurch

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BELIEVERS OF CHRIST ARE T________________ INTO HIS BODY.
1. Keep a H___________ attitude realizing God’s grace for you.
2. Salvation from death is made possible by F_____ in Christ. 10:9f
3. Every member of Christ’s body has a J____ to focus on and do. V.4f; I Corinthians 12:14f
CHRISTIANS PRACTICE U_______ AS THEY LIVE IN CHRIST. V. 5
1. Christians have one M________ in the person of Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:6-10; Revelation 22:18-19
2. The Holy Spirit gives each believer at least one G____ to use. V.6 First Corinthians 12:7
3. God’s L_____ has transformed the heart of the believers. (V.2, 9) Galatians 3:27; Acts 2:38; Romans 8:9f
GOD HAS LISTED SOME OF WHAT HE E_________ FROM US. V.9f
1. The U___________ agape love of God rules;
2. Evil is hated and rejected;
3. Believers are D________ to each other;
4. Christians rejoice in HOPE in Christ’s return; E. Christians persevere in T_____;
5. … are devoted to PRAYER with our Father;
6. … gladly G_____ to others from what God gave;
7. …show HOSPITALITY to others;
8. … bless and do good to our E________;
9. … EMPATHIZE with others;
10. … treat each other with E_______ as God defines;
11. …do not take VENGENCE;
12. … show R_________ in everyday life; and,
13. …go the extra mile to achieve PEACE, if it can be.

“Fully Transformed” Romans 12:1-2

Posted on February 18, 2024February 25, 2024 by ValleyChristianChurch

Jesus came from heaven so that we can be restored to God.

BE COMPLETELY D_______________ TO THE GOD OF THE BIBLE.
1. Present your L__________ body entirely to God. Revelation 20:12
2. Devote yourself as a H_____ offering, living to serve God. Rom. 6
3. Believers S______________ their sinful desires to live righteously. Galatians 5:22f
4. Christians want to please their Father, doing what He A_______. John 14:6; Acts 4:12
BELIEVERS GUARD AGAINST C___________ TO THE WORLD. Ch. 7f
1. Jesus warned against trying to serve T___ Matthew 6:24
2. Scripture records the D__________ of several people to warn us. Hebrews 12:1-3; Acts 8:9f
3. Christians are to put on the full A_________ of God to fight sin. Ephesians 6:10f
CHRISTIANS PROVE THE V_______ OF GOD’S NATURE AND WILL. Romans 8:14f; Psalm 111:3, 6; Galatians 5:22-23
1. God’s lifestyle is G_______ in comparison to that of the Matthew 7:12
2. God’s ways are A_________, leading the follower to eternal life.
3. God’s ways are P______, restoring relationship with our Father.

Christians are to rise to new spiritual heights… those of heaven.

“A Holy Graft” Romans 11:1-32

Posted on February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 by ValleyChristianChurch

God uses the example of grafting to explain His method of adding a person to His family.

GOD IS GROWING A TREE OF PEOPLE WHO B___________ HIM.
1. God began with Abraham to build a N______ that honored
2. God worked through O_______ people who believed in Him. Genesis 38; 41:45; Exodus 12:38
3. The Victory of Christ O__________ the doors of salvation to all. Those who believe and obey God’s commands are added as part of His family tree.

GOD HAS ALL A___________ OVER WHO IS IN HIS FAMILY TREE.
1. Some sons of Abraham developed nations that O________ God.
2. God cut off many I____________ during the Exodus for unbelief. Leviticus 10:1; Numbers 16.
3. Joshua cautioned Israelites to C________ serving God over idols. Joshua 24:15
4. Paul was one of a few from the tribe of B_______________ to believe in the Messiah.
5. V. 25 is a P____________ of a coming change of heart in people.

THEN JESUS CHRIST WILL RETURN!

“Don’t Just Sit There; Do Something” Romans 10:1-21

Posted on February 4, 2024February 4, 2024 by ValleyChristianChurch

CHRIST HAS C________________ THE LAW FOR BELIEVERS. 4 John 14:6; Hebrews 5:8-9
1. Jesus is the Savior P__________ by all Old Testament prophets. Romans 1:1-4
2. Rebellious Jews tried to R________ God’s plan of righteousness.
3. The Jews S_____________ over their Rock of Salvation. (9:30-33)
CHRIST’S SALVATION IS P____________ TO ALL BELIEVERS. 12
1. Abraham’s relationship with God was by F_______, not by Law. Romans 4:3 = Genesis 15:6
2. Moses I____________ the necessity of faith in his instruction. Deuteronomy 30:12-14
3. Isaiah warned Israel to believe in the coming R____. Isaiah 28:16
4. God’s promise to all believers was R___________. Joel 2:32
EVERY PERSON IS A_______________ TO JESUS CHRIST. V. 18; Genesis 3:15
1. The W________ has had opportunity to believe God’s message.
2. King David was inspired to tell of God’s world-wide M________. Psalm 19:4
3. God’s salvation is to be P________________ so that all can hear. II Peter 3:9
4. Paul repeats more O.T. prophecies to M_______________ us. John 16:8; Romans 10:9-10

SERVE JESUS THE WAY HE SAYS TO.

“If I Could…” Romans 9:1-8

Posted on January 28, 2024January 28, 2024 by ValleyChristianChurch

PAUL PRAYED FOR HIS LOST K___________, BUT COULDN’T TRADE.
1. Every person is responsible for their O_____ choice & action. Ezekiel 18; Revelation 20:12
2. Every Israelite should remember their H___________. Deut. 4:9f
3. The focus of Israel’s existence was on a coming S________for all. Matthew 15:24
JESUS PAID THE FULL DEBT OF SIN FOR A___ HUMANITY...
1. Jesus lived a P__________ life according to the Law of Moses.
2. God’s desire … all people would want to be with H____. II Pt. 3:9
3. God’s L______… motivated Him to provide the perfect sacrifice. John 3:16
4. The message of salvation in Christ is for E_________. Mk. 16:15f
PAUL DID ALL HE COULD TO L_______ PEOPLE TO JESUS CHRIST.
1. Paul S________________ himself to the Lordship of Christ.
2. Paul devoted his L_____to serving Jesus wherever… Acts 13:1f; Romans 12:1-8
3. The focus of Paul’s C__________________: lead people to Jesus. Acts 17:16f
4. Paul sent L_________ to churches and individuals to help them. I Peter 3:15; Colossians 3:17

Follow the lead of the Holy Spirit in you to be a witness for Jesus.

“God Prevails Over Chaos!” Romans 8:28

Posted on January 21, 2024January 21, 2024 by ValleyChristianChurch

GOD WAS WITH N_____ IN A WORLD … DEPRAVED. Genesis 6-9
1. God prepared to send a world-wide F________ to destroy life…
2. This family had a limited time to complete their W______.
3. Noah’s family boarded the ark one W_____ before the rain.
4. God opened the floodgates of heaven & earth for a D________.
5. Noah and his family were S______ to restart life in a new world.
GOD WAS WITH J_______ WHEN … ALL WAS LOST. Genesis 30
1. Joseph’s brothers sold him into S____________ …
2. Potiphar’s wife created a scandal: Joseph went to P________.
3. Pharaoh’s butler F________ about Joseph’s help for 2 years.
GOD WORKED THROUGH D_______ IN MANY WAYS. Acts 13:36
1. God worked through David to finally D_________ the Philistines.
2. God selected the shepherd to be second K______ of Israel.
3. David led by his personal E____________ in worshipping God.
4. God promised the S__________ of the world through David.
GOD WORKS HIS WILL USING ALL P_________ & SITUATIONS.
1. God was glorified through the P_________ … Rom. 9:17; Ex. 9:16
2. Philippian J________ was led to Christ ... Acts 16:22f; Philippians
3. God used a run-away S_____ to teach love and grace...

Philemon

“Choose the Winning Team” Romans 8:26-39

Posted on January 14, 2024January 15, 2024 by ValleyChristianChurch

God wants every person to reject sin and choose the winning team!

JESUS CHRIST IS THE CHAMPION WHO D______ FOR US TO LIVE.
1. Jesus knew before creation that He would need to R_________ Romans 1:1f; 8:35
2. Jesus lived a P________ life by God’s Law delivered by Moses. v.34
3. Jesus now I_________________ for every person who follows Him.
GOD SENT HIS SPIRIT TO LIVE IN THE H__________ OF BELIEVERS.
1. The Holy Spirit was a long promised G____ for all of God’s people. Joel 2:28-32
2. Jesus P______________ His servants that the Spirit would come soon. John 14-16; Acts 2
3. … the Spirit is God’s gift at the B_________ of believers of Christ. Acts 2:38; Romans 7 & 8:9f
4. God’s Spirit H______ us overcome our weakness. (v. 26) (8:14f)
GOD, THE F__________, TAKES CARE OF ALL WHO TRUST IN HIM.
1. God has a G______ plan for people who obey His Champion. (28)
2. God K_________ all things, including the choices of every person.
3. Believers must accept God’s P____________ for their life. (v.28)
4. Christians are God’s E_________ Children under His protection. (V.32-33, 35)

THE LIVING GOD IS FOR US! ARE WE FOR GOD?

“Renovation of the Universe” Romans 8:18-25

Posted on January 8, 2024January 8, 2024 by ValleyChristianChurch

Genesis 3:15f. Total perfection is to be restored.

GOD’S RENOVATION BEGINS IN HUMAN B________.
1. Romans was written to people placing their F________ in Jesus. (1:5f)
2. Jesus used the phrase of being B_____ John 3:3f
3. Jesus identified F_____ key components of transformation.
  1. John 3:16-18
  2. Luke 15:1-7
  3. Matthew 10:32; I John 1:9
  4. Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38
  5. John 14:15f; Romans 6:12f
GOD’S RENOVATION INFILTRATES N__________.
1. C____________ was one of the cruelest tools of torture used.
2. Christianity promotes C____________ for all people. “Humane”
3. A___________ culture is engrained with Christian principles.
4. E____________ the world cultures surrounding us.
GOD’S RENOVATION WILL TRANSFORM THIS U__________. V.21
1. God promises His children new B_______. Romans 6:5f; Isaiah 40:31; I Corinthians 15:20, 42-58
2. R_________________ and perfection will govern the residents. Isaiah 60:12; Philippians 2:8-11; Revelation 21:2
3. We H______ for the fulfillment of these promises of God. V.24-25 Isaiah 65:17; 66:22; II Peter 3:8-13; Revelation 21-22

GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES. HIS FINAL RENOVATION WILL TRANSFORM ALL OF CREATION.

“SIGNED ADOPTION PAPERS” Romans 8:11-23

Posted on December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

The Bible indicates that every person in the world needs adopted.

GOD IS THE WILLING ADOPTIVE F________. V.14-15; John 8:44
1. God has the right A____________ toward people. II Peter 3:9
2. God has the right L______ for people. I John 4:10
3. God has the right U_________________ of the human need. Genesis 1:26; Psalm 56:8; Daniel 12:1; Revelation 13:8; Rom. 1-3
GOD GAVE THE S__________ FOR MAKING ADOPTION POSSIBLE. John 14:6
1. Our sin requires a perfect S__________ … Hebrews 4:15; 5:5-10
2. Paul reminded us of God’s P_____ in Romans 1:2-3.
3. Believers of God R________________ the arrival of the Savior.
4. Obeying Jesus is the O________ way of being adopted by God.
GOD PROVIDES THE P____________ FOR ADOPTING PEOPLE.
1. B_______ in Jesus as the only Savior… Rom. 1:16; 10:9; Acts 4:12
2. Believers of Christ must C_______ their belief in Him. Rom. 10:9f
3. Christians must D___ to sin at their baptism into Christ. Rom. 6:1f
4. God gives His S________… to help us fight all temptation and sin. John 16:7f; Acts 2:38; Romans 8:9f.
5. Those in Christ must choose to F___________ Him; not the world. Romans 12:1-2 Galatians 3:26 – 4:7

“THERE’S A LIGHT IN THE TUNNEL” John 1:1-5 & 9-18

Posted on December 17, 2023December 17, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Psalm 4:6, Isaiah 60:1-3

THE L_______ OF GOD IS CRUCIAL FOR LIFE IN THIS WORLD.
1. God’s first act in C_____________ was to provide His light in it.
2. There remains a D___________ on earth that man can’t dispel.
3. God provided His L______ and His instructions in written form. Psalm 119:105; Psalm 14 & 53
4. Mankind continued to V_________ the righteous ways of God. Romans 7
THE LIGHT OF L______ CAME INTO THE WORLD TO OVERCOME DEATH.
1. Jesus enabled people to S___ God’s path of Life. Matthew 7:28f
2. Jesus revealed how God P___________ for people to live.
3. Jesus calls for all to W______ with Him in His Light. John 8:12
4. Jesus promised to always be with those D___________ to Him. John 14-17 Matthew 28:20 Acts

Believe in Christ, Repent (turn away) from sin, Confess your sin, be Immersed into Christ and Live Faithfully for the Lord.

Walk with Jesus through the “tunnel of life” filled with trouble.