“People of Faith” Hebrews 11:1-3, 6

Posted on June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Does it matter what a person believes?

FAITH”S S_______ DEFINITION WITH PROFOUND IMPORTANCE.
1. God Expects and Requires That We Believe He E________. V.6
2. God Continues to Prove He Exists N____. Psalm 19
FAITH MUST BE G___________ IN EVERY PERSON.
1. Faith is not I_____________ from our ancestors. Psalm 19
2. Faith begins S______ and grows at different rates. Matthew 17.
3. The 12 apostles learned to develop their faith thru
4. We are to develop our faith by O__________ Biblical teachings.
FAITH REQUIRES US TO ACCEPT ALL OF GOD’S M__________.
1. N______ couldn’t check the National Weather Service …
2. D______did not take time to review the fighting style of Goliath.
3. God helped M_________ overcome his lack of faith.
4. D________didn’t check the feeding schedule of the king’s lions.
5. S___________ did not hold back the words of truth. John 3:16

If you want eternal life, believe in Jesus who lives forever! We don’t see Him now, but we have the testimony of those who lived with Him and saw Him victorious over the grave!

“The Word On the Bible” I Thessalonians 2:13

Posted on June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

THE BIBLE CLAIMS TO BE THE WORD OF ALMIGHTY G___.
1. God wrote with His own F________. Exodus 24:12; Daniel 6
2. God D________ various people to record His laws and words.
3. The Bible is “God ” II Timothy 3:16-17
4. God warns people to not C___________ His message. Deuteronomy 4:2; Revelation 21:18f.
5. Peter claimed he was an eye W_______ of God in human flesh. II Peter 1:16, 20-21; John 1; Psalm 119:105
Here are some F_____ about the Bible, a collection of 66 books.
1. The Old Testament is a collection of ___
2. The New Testament is a collection of ___
3. God used ___ different men on 3 continents over @1500 years.
4. Bible books are arranged in C____________, not chronological.
People of the Past Did Not C________ the Message of the Bible.
1. Jewish S________ followed extremely strict rules when copying.
2. New Testament copyists treated their work with high
3. Ancient texts are found in multiple L_________ with no change.
Archaeology V__________ the Information of the Bible.
1. C________ of the Bible claim that it gives wrong information.
2. Archaeologists C___________ to uncover ancient cultures.
Fulfilled P___________ of the Bible Verify its Divine Origins.
1. God warned Noah to prepare for the world-wide F_______…
2. God promised A____________ the land of Canaan…
3. God revealed to Daniel the reign of four earthly E__________…
4. Hundreds of prophesies foretold the coming of a S______ for all…

“SUMMERS ARE GOD’S, TOO!” Hebrews 10:19 – 39

Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Everything and everyone belong to God. Psalm 24

YOU ARE THE P________________ OF OUR LOVING GOD.
1. People are the result of God’s C________. Psalm 24:1; Genesis 1
  1. We are made in God’s image. 2. You’re copyrighted by God.
  2. Jesus made you, then paid for you. Romans 6; Revelation 3:15f
2. God Cares About E______________ in Your Life. Psalm 111:1-2
  1. God gave you His S_______ to help… I Thessalonians 5:19
  2. God is here with us in this time of worship. Matthew 18:20
  3. If you surrendered to Jesus, He is IN YOU. Honor Him!
  4. Jesus paid the ultimate cost for each of us: His own blood.
  5. Jesus was resurrected as the first of MANY brethren.
  6. Christ cleansed you to be righteous every day. Romans 12:1-2
STAND F______ IN THE WILL OF THE LORD.
1. S_____ seeks to turn us away from Jesus, God & righteousness.
2. God’s L_____ is so great that Jesus died for every sinner!
  1. Hold your confession of belief with D_________________.
  2. God is F_____________ to you and He won’t let go.
  3. Believers are commanded to S____________ fellow believers.
AVOID D________________ GOD OR JESUS CHRIST.
1. No S__________ remains for those who continue in sin. V.26 Romans 6:1-11; 7:1f
2. God’s ways must have F_______ place in our thoughts. Vs. 29Neglecting church gatherings
3. I_________ God’s Spirit in you. Galatians 5

“THE ARMOR OF GOD” Ephesians 6:10-17

Posted on May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Ephesians 6:11

…so that you can take your S___________ against the devil’s schemes

Ephesians 6:12

For our struggle is not against F______ and B_________

Ephesians 6:13

Therefore put on the F____ armor of God.

Ephesians 6:14-17

B_____ of truth
B_________________ of righteousness
Feet fitted with the R_____________________________
Shield of F_______
Helmet of S___________________
Sword of the S_________ which is the W____ O__ G____

“MOTHERS AGAINST THE ODDS” Proverbs 6:20-24

Posted on May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Mothers Face the Continual Passing of T_____.
1. The Lord must be your S___________ for each day. Psalm 28:7
2. God is G________ than all of your limitations. Genesis 17:15-17
3. With God’s mighty H____, grandmothers help. II Timothy 1:5
Mothers B________ Against Persecutions and Worldliness.
1. Joseph’s mother instilled the fear of God’s W____. Genesis 39:9
2. Exodus opens with a mother D_________ government law.
3. Moses’ mother taught him his S___________
Some Mothers Face Great D_________ or Separation.
1. We learn of the anguish of H________. First Samuel.
2. She humbly, fervently P_______ for a son for the Lord’s work.
3. Hannah G_____ up Samuel when he was weaned.
Mothers Must Face the Cost of Their
1. E____ disobedience started suffering and death for all.
2. The impatience and scheming of S_______ resulted in turmoil.
3. B___________ sin resulted in the death of her baby & husband.
Some Mothers Face S_______, Poverty or A Nomadic Life.
1. Joseph almost B________ ties with Mary …
2. P__________ forced Joseph and Mary to find lodging in a barn.
3. H_______ for Jesus forced his parents to become aliens…
Mothers Help Children Become B_______ Than Themselves.
1. Mothers N________ their babies by devoting time to them.
2. Jesus’ parents helped Him learn R_______________.
3. Mothers should not O_________ positive growth. Mark 3:21-35

“Keep Up Your Courage” Acts 27:21-38

Posted on May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

When we walk with God, pleasing in His sight, We have nothing to fear.

PAUL’S F______ IN CHRIST EMPOWERED HIS COURAGE.
1. Paul had been working in the power of God’s S_______. Acts 2:38; Romans 8
2. Paul has endured P______________ many times in the past. Romans 8:28
3. God had declared that Paul would be a witness in R______. Acts 23:11
4. God sent His A_______ to bolster Paul’s courage.
PAUL’S T_____________ FROM GOD HELPED OTHERS TO BE COURAGEOUS.
1. God uses tragic conditions for the G________ of Christ.
2. Paul proclaimed God’s P______ to deliver every person alive.
3. Paul led others by courageous A__________.
O____ COURAGEOUS TESTIMONY OF CHRIST HELPS OTHERS.
1. Christ R_______ over the entire universe today and always! Matthew 28:18; Colossians 1:15-20
2. Christ has TRANSFORMED us to be His A________________. II Corinthians 5:16f
3. We must O____________ Satan’s distractions, lies and deceit. Ephesians 6:10f
4. We must G________ against excusing our self from witnessing!

JESUS PROMISES HIS WITNESSES ETERNAL LIFE!

“THE PUZZLE IS FINISHED” Acts 26:19-29

Posted on April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Ephesians 1:7-10; Luke 24:27

G_____ PERSONALLY FORETOLD THE COMING OF MESSIAH. I Cor. 2:7
1. First P_____ of the puzzle: revealed at the beginning. Genesis 3:15.
  1. The S_______… oppose the Messiah.
  2. … come by V_____ birth… of a Woman’s SEED.
  3. The Seed would be a M___.
  4. Messiah would C_____ the serpent’s head. 5. The serpent would S_____ the Messiah.
2. God revealed more puzzle pieces thru A________.
  1. … Abraham would be a B________ to others. (Gen. 12:2-3)
  2. God miraculously gave Abraham & Sarah a S___.
  3. K_____ …descendants of Abraham. (Gen. 17:6f)
  4. …E______ covenant & possession… through his SEED.
  5. Abraham to S_________ his only son of promise. Genesis 22
3. One future descendant would reign as King F______. 1^st Chron. 17:11f
GOD GUIDED M_______ TO FORETELL THE COMING MESSIAH.
1. Moses is the noted A_______ of Genesis through Deuteronomy.
  1. E______: taken by God without death.
  2. The Tree of L_____ in Eden points to hope for eternity.
  3. God saved N_____& his family on the Ark; cleansed world. 4. Moses to initiate the Passover L______. Ex. 12
2. Bronze serpent on a S______ … sinners could look and live. Num. 21
3. Moses foretold a coming P________ …the word of God. Deut. 18:15f
GOD’S P__________ FORETOLD THE COMING MESSIAH.
1. The book of P________ is loaded with Puzzle Pieces of the Lord.
  1. T____ puzzle pieces are in Psalm 16:10.
  2. Psalm 22 tells of P_________ hands and feet… the crucifixion scene.
2. Bethlehem … the B________ place of an eternal King. Micah 5:2-5
3. The Son of God would be called out of E_______. Hosea 11:1
4. The book of I_______ is packed full of puzzle pieces. 7:14; 53:1f

“You Must Witness” Acts 23:11

Posted on April 23, 2023April 23, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

GOD’S CHILDREN ARE M_____ TO WITNESS FOR HIM.
1. God didn’t accidently call M_____ to deliver Israel. Exodus 3:10
2. God prepared I________ to be His prophet. Isaiah 6:1f
3. Jeremiah: commissioned to serve God B________ he was born! Jeremiah 1:5
4. God makes every B____ and assigns their days before they exist. Psalm 139:13-16; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
DISCIPLES OF J_______ ARE COMMANDED TO BE WITNESSES. Mat. 28:19; Mk. 16:15-16; Lk. 24:47-48; Jn. 20:31; Acts 1:8
1. Jesus assured Paul that his W_________ wasn’t done. Acts 9:15
2. Believers must C_______ Jesus to other people if they want Life. Matthew 10:32; John 16:7-15
3. The faithful won’t have their name E________ from the Book of Life. Revelation 3:5; 20:12-14; Ex. 17:14; 32:32-33; Ps. 9:5; 69:28
4. The first Christians understood that E_______ believer will be a witness. Acts 8:4; Matthew 8:19
GOD R_________ INDIVIDUALS BASED UPON THEIR WITNESS. Matthew 25:14-29
1. “The fear of the Lord is a fountain of L_____, that one may avoid the snares of” Proverbs 14:27
2. God rewards all who seek Him by F______. Heb. 11:6; John 3:16
3. Faithfulness to J______ assures Christians they will receive life. Revelation 2:10
4. Jesus will P___________ reward each person. Revelation 22:12f

“Living With A Good Conscience” Acts 23:1-11

Posted on April 16, 2023April 16, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

WE MUST HAVE A GOOD CONSCIENCE WITH O__________.
1. Our conscience will either D________ or condemn us. Romans 2
2. God provides righteousness for people by F________ in Jesus. Romans 3-5
3. Faith in Christ leads to the D________ of our sin when we obey. Romans 6-13; I Peter 3:21-22
4. More about having a C________ conscience in Romans 14-15.
WE MUST HAVE A GOOD CONSCIENCE BEFORE G____.
1. Hanani reminded King Asa that God is W_________ us constantly. II Chronicles 16:9
2. God Almighty is Omniscient: He knows E_______________. Psalm 11:4-7; Hebrews 4:12
3. The S_____ of God moves into believers of Christ who obey Him. Acts 2:38; Romans 8:26-27
4. God F__________ Christians of sin when we sincerely confess it. First John 1:8-10; Romans 6:1f
WE MUST KEEP A GOOD CONSCIENCE WITH OTHER P_________.
1. Jesus gave us a C____________ that many call the Golden Rule. Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:31
2. Jesus commands us to L_______ each other just as He loves us. John 3:16; 13:34-35; First Corinthians 13
3. The commands of Jesus bring H___________ to relationships.
4. The P___________ around us want a clear conscience.

Matthew 11:28-30

“NOT SEEING, BUT BELIEVING” John 20:24-31

Posted on April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Is the story of the Resurrection just a tradition, a myth, a fable, a fairy tale, OR IS IT TRUE?

THOMAS NEEDED SOLID P______ OF THE LORD’S RESURRECTION.
1. Past E_______________ did not count in Thomas’ mind.
2. Thomas was convinced that they would all be K_____. John 11:16
3. Thomas was no different in D_________ than the other disciples. Mark 16:11, 13
4. Jesus now personally confronts Thomas as a L________ for all.
WE CAN BELIEVE THE T___________ OF THE WITNESSES OF JESUS.
1. Many people R________ the lessons of past history.
2. Many people are R__________ to what they think is inevitable.
3. John wrote so that we may believe his T______________.
4. God judged humanity once through the world-wide F________.
5. The rapid G__________ and spread of Christianity also testifies…
6. The power of Christ continues to T_____________ new believers.

WE MAY NOT SEE JESUS PHYSICALLY,

BUT WE CAN AND MUST BELIEVE IN HIM

IF WE WANT TO LIVE WITH HIM FOREVER.