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The live service AUDIO Podcast is a weekly Bible Study with the Pastor from Valley Christian of Albuquerque. Each message is taught expositionally through the entire Bible, verse by verse. Valley Christian Church is a Christian fellowship where we gather for the purpose of knowing and glorifying Jesus Christ. We desire to see all people become committed to live as followers of Jesus Christ.

“Make A Stand For Jesus” Acts 22:1-22

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“Make A Stand For Jesus” Acts 22:1-22

“Make A Stand For Jesus” Acts 22:1-22

Paul was ready to make a stand for Jesus, even if it took his life.

  1. PAUL WAS C_____________ TO MAKE A STAND FOR JESUS.
    1. Paul’s C______________ were not enough to provide life.
    2. Paul had to F_____ his Creator before he understood the truth.
    3. The self-righteous and pious Paul was H_________ before Christ.
  2. A___________ WAS COMPELLED TO MAKE A STAND FOR JESUS.
    1. Ananias had no C________________ from the elite of society.
    2. While Paul was bold, Ananias was timid, F__________ for his life.
    3. Due to the O___________ of Ananias, multitudes are blessed.
  3. ALLOW GOD’S S_______ TO COMPEL YOU TO STAND FOR JESUS.
    1. God’s Spirit is in E________ believer who is obedient to Christ. Acts 2:38; 19:2-5; Galatians 5:22-23; I Thessalonians 5:19
    2. You are A____________ by the Lord of Life to be His witnesses.
    3. We are to grow in B___________ to reach people dying in sin.

JESUS IS THE DOOR TO ETERNAL LIFE. LEAD PEOPLE TO HIM!

“The Right Leadership” Acts 20:17-32

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“The Right Leadership” Acts 20:17-32

We must guard against becoming a FAKE body of the Lord of Life.

  1. CHURCH LEADERS MUST BE D____________ DISCIPLES OF CHRIST.                 I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-
    1. Leaders must A________ further instruction and growth.
    2. The E________ are responsible before God to guide the church.
    3. Every Believer must be G___________ in knowledge and truth. John 14:15f; Galatians 6:1f
    4. The New Testament directs congregations to A_________ Elders.
  2. ELDERS ARE TO G________ THE CHURCH FROM SATAN’S EVIL.
    1. Satan, God’s enemy, is seeking to D__________ all that is good.                                         I Peter 5:8
    2. Elders are warned to be on guard for T______________.                                                     Matthew 7:15; Galatians 1:6f
    3. Biblical history is a clear W__________ for us to avoid changes. Hebrews; II Timothy 3:16-17
    4. All believers are to walk in H___________ before Almighty God.    I Peter 5:1f
  3. GOD HOLDS ELDERS A________________ AS CHURCH LEADERS.
    1. Elders need to stand U_________ in God’s Biblical Truth.
    2. Elders need to continue B___________ up faith. Ephesians 4:12f
    3. The congregation needs to F________ the elders in God’s Truth.                                         I Timothy 5:19-20; Matthew 18:15f

*Do this for your Elders: Pray, Trust, Encourage and Follow.

“One Way” Acts 19:1-20

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“One Way” Acts 19:1-20

Matthew 7:13-14; John 14:6

Satan offers many scenic roads. Jesus calls us to follow Him.

  • SOME PEOPLE HAVEN’T RECEIVED ALL THE D_____________. 1-7
    1. Many Jews were D___________ of John the Baptist.
    2. These men needed the right B__________. Matthew 28:18-19
    3. These 12 men accepted baptism into Christ by F_____. Heb. 11:6
    4. God used Paul to distribute M__________ gifts of the Holy Spirit. I Corinthians 12-14
  • SOME PEOPLE R_____ TO ENTER THE WAY TO ETERNAL LIFE. V.8f
    1. Living for Jesus was known as being part of “The W___.” (v. 9)    John 14:1-7; Romans 6:23
    2. Paul continuously T___________ this road, even when rejected.
    3. Faithfulness to Christ brings G_________ to God.
  • I____________ OF THE WAY WILL NOT SUCCEED.  V. 13-17
    1. Jewish Exorcists tried to I________ the power of Paul’s ministry.
    2. Jesus warned: beware of F_______ teachers and imposters. Matthew 24:23-24
    3. No one may have the P_______ of God until they accept Jesus.                               Matthew 28:18; Acts 4:10-12
  • LOVING JESUS RESULTS IN THE S___________ OF CORRUPTION. Matthew 6:24
    1. Ephesian believers committed themselves T_______ to the Way.
    2. The believers D___________ the items Satan had used in deceit.
    3. The believers T___________ Christ more than the worldly things.                        Matthew 7:13-23

“You Can’t Please Everyone” Acts 18:1-23

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“You Can’t Please Everyone” Acts 18:1-23

“You Can’t Please Everyone” Acts 18:1-23

Jesus requires obedience from all of His followers.

  1. YOU CAN’T PLEASE THOSE WHO R_______ TO OBEY GOD. (V.1-5) Romans 1:24-25
    1. The Biblical R________ shows humanity repeatedly defying God.
    2. The Nation of I________ had a record of rebelling against God.
    3. When Jesus came, most Jewish L_________ rejected His Word.
    4. The Spirit now leads Paul to some people R________ to listen.
    5. Paul reasoned as an E_________ in the Old Testament and Law.
  2. YOU CAN’T PLEASE THOSE WHO INTEND TO F______ YOU. (V. 12f) Joshua 24:15
    1. God is not pleased when His people are physically H________.
    2. Jesus walked away from several people who R__________ Him.                    Luke 4:16f; Matthew 4:12; John 8:59; 10:39
    3. P______ endured social and physical abuse in the ministry.
    4. Paul was directed by Christ in a V______ to continue preaching.
  3. YOU CAN’T PLEASE EVERY MEMBER IN THE F________ OF GOD.
    1. Old Testament rebellions against God were D________.
    2. Jesus R__________ His family’s plan for Him. Mark 3:21, 31-34
    3. The Sanhedrin O______ Jesus and the apostles to stop teaching. Acts 5:29
    4. Paul did not R______ in one location, but kept moving on. V. 20f       I Timothy 4:1-3; II Timothy 3:12-14; 4:3-4

“The Unknown God” Acts 17:16-31

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“The Unknown God” Acts 17:16-31

  1. I. THERE IS O___ GOD WHO REIGNS SUPREME.                             Genesis 1:1; Ephesians 4:5-6
    1. The Bible is the written R______ from the known God to people.
    2. One God C_________ the universe and all that is in it (v.24-26).
    3. People B_______ God’s law and continue to repeat this action.
    4. God made people with a M______ to think, reason and decide. Psalm 19; Romans 1:18f
  2. GOD DESIRES TO BE PERSONALLY K________ BY PEOPLE.
    1. God put on human F______ … Jesus Christ. Hebrews 2:14-15
    2. Jesus P_______ Himself to be God by His miracles… Resurrection. I Corinthians 15
    3. The Athenians were totally U__________ of the resurrection.
    4. Paul used E__________ from the local culture to relate truth.
  3. GOD EXPECTS DILEGENT O__________ FROM HIS PEOPLE.
    1. God is NOT made by H_______ hands or controlled by us.
    2. Paul warned the Athenians that time is R_________ out (Vs. 31).
    3. Some Athenians B_________ Paul’s message; others rejected it.
    4. W__ must know God’s word … of love in Christ. Acts 4:12

You may be the only hope of change and salvation for that person.

“Hear the Plea” Acts 16:6-15

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“Hear the Plea” Acts 16:6-15

How do we know who to approach?

  1. Our H_____ Must Be Attentive to the Spirit’s Guidance. Acts 2:38
    1. Jesus P__________ His disciple that He would send His Spirit.  John 14:16-18, 23, 26
    2. The Spirit of God S_________ through the servants of God.  John 15:26-27
    3. The Spirit I__________ for us during our ignorance. Romans 8:26-27
    4. The Spirit of God H_______ Paul and Silas as they served God.
  2. CHRISTIANS MUST BE M________ AN EFFORT TO OBEY CHRIST. James 2:17
    1. Paul and Silas began their trip with some G_______ in mind. Acts 15:36
    2. The team planned to visit N_____ locations as they traveled.
    3. The Spirit S__________ this team from going further west. V. 6
    4. Christians are to be alert and F_________ in serving Christ.
    5. God can be glorified through our W__________. Galatians 4:13f; II Corinthians 12:7f
  3. WHEN THE SPIRIT CALLS, BE SURE TO O______ HIS DIRECTIONS.
    1. God sometimes guides His followers through V_________. V. 9
    2. The Spirit was clearly G__________ these servants rightly.
    3. They used their heads to make R_____________ decisions.
    4. God B_________ the persistence and dedication of this team.

Let’s be faithful in loving God and leading others to LIFE!

“How We Are Saved” Acts 15:1-11

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“How We Are Saved” Acts 15:1-11

 

  1. HUMANITY NEEDS To Be SAVED FROM D_______.
    1. God created people in His I________ with a desire to live on. Genesis 3:22-24
    2. Ancient Man attempted other M________ to overcome death.
    3. Rich citizens of our world seek ways to E_________ their lives.
    4. Medical research pursues C_________ practices: problematic.
  2. SOME PHARISEES WANTED TO RESTORE THE M_________ LAW.
    1. Some Jews decided on their own to require the O____ ways.
    2. A great D_______ sprang up in the church over this issue.
    3. The question of salvation was sent to the L_______ in Jerusalem.
    4. This rule of obeying Mosaic Law was a new R_______________.
    5. The previous mission trip was U_______ if this teaching was true.
  3. VICTORY OVER DEATH ONLY COMES BY O_________ JESUS.
    1. Jesus identified Himself as the Way, the Truth and the L_____. John 14:6, 15
    2. Peter points out that God knows the H_______ of every person. John 3:16-18
    3. Jesus proved His authority by raising people from D_______. Matthew 28:18
    4. We are saved through the G_______ of Jesus (Vs. 11).   Ephesians 2:8-10
    5. The death of Jesus S_________ the requirements of Mosaic Law. Hebrews 2:14-15

Acts 4:12; John 14:15

“Devoted To Serving Christ” Acts 14:1f

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“Devoted To Serving Christ” Acts 14:1f

“Devoted To Serving Christ” Acts 14:1f

 

Guard against allowing anything from getting ahead of Christ.

  1. PAUL AND BARNABAS SOUGHT TO INFORM N____ CROWDS.
    1. They C____________ revealing the message of God’s love. John 10 – 14
    2. Paul and Barnabas confronted F_______
    3. Paul and Barnabas focused on the teachings of J_______. Matthew 10:33; First John 2:15-17
    4. The Lord’s commands S_____ apply to us who believe Him.
  2. THEY REMAINED C____________ TO THEIR MISSION.
    1. Jesus was committed to become the S_________ for our sin.
    2. God requires that we be committed to F_____________. Romans 12:1f
    3. Paul and Barnabas M_______ from one town to the next…
    4. The men were willing to endure horrible A_______ for Jesus. Revelation 2:10b
  3. PAUL AND BARNABAS WERE B____ WITNESSES FOR THE SAVIOR.
    1. Christians are those who T____ others of their faith in Christ. Matthew 10:28-33
    2. Believers maintain their F_____ in God’s protection of His kids…
    3. God R________ life to the battered body of Paul. Romans 1:15; I Corinthians 9:16
    4. Paul and Barnabas continued to S_________ the new believers.

 

“For Those Who Desire” Acts 13:13-52

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“For Those Who Desire” Acts 13:13-52

  1. GOD’S MESSAGE IS FOR THOSE WHO S_____ ETERNAL LIFE.
    1. The mission team continued seeking out more L________.
    2. The mission team sailed NW, returning to the M________.
    3. B_________ of the God of Abraham are sought out.
    4. These people B_______ to hear more of the Gospel.
  2. GOD’S WORD SIFTS THE H_______ OF THOSE WHO HEAR.
    1. The message of the S_______ of mankind spread quickly.
    2. The message of redemption was P_________ by the Jews.
    3. Jews with C________ hearts and intentions turned against Jesus & His messengers.
    4. Most Jews R___________ the Redeemer. I John 2: 15-17
  3. GOD DOES NOT F_______ PEOPLE TO ACCEPT HIS LOVE.
    1. Paul and Barnabas did not try to force-feed the J_____. Isaiah 42:6; 49:6
    2. God W_______ listeners against being hard-hearted… (V. 41) Habakkuk 1:5; Romans 1:18f
    3. God is P_______ with people, waiting for us to turn to Him. II Peter 3:9-10
    4. Believers of God A______ His love and salvation. Hebrews 2:3-4

YOU CAN’T FORCE A NON-BELIEVER TO DRINK THE WORDS OF LIFE.

There may be other people nearby who are waiting to hear the Gospel and fully accept the message of salvation.

“Ready For The Call” Acts 13:1-12

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“Ready For The Call” Acts 13:1-12

Ephesians 6:10f

  1. K_______ TO THE WILL OF THE FATHER. (V. 1-3)
    1. The L__________ of the Antioch Church were men of prayer.
      1. These men were recognized for their S__________ Leadership.
      2. … not just the L_______ boys, but had a diverse background.
    2. They M______________ their focused relationship with God. Matthew 6:16-18
    3. These leaders were prepared to H_______ the Holy Spirit.
    4. These leaders F_______ and prayed for Barnabas and Paul.
  2. W______ IN THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. (V. 4-8)
    1. The island of Cyprus had a large J_________
    2. The team first preached in the S_______________ of the Jews.
    3. Traditional synagogue worship invited V___________ to share.
    4. Barnabas and Saul also shared the Gospel with G__________.
  3. R____ IN THE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD. (V. 9-12)
    1. The mission team encountered a Jewish F_______
    2. Elymas stood in O______________ to the Gospel preaching.
    3. God’s Spirit moved Saul to pronounce a C_______on Elymas.
    4. God’s message C___________ the proconsul to believe in Jesus. John 16:7-8

PEOPLE SEARCHING FOR GOD’S TRUTH ARE STILL WAITING.