“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.

“Soothing Aromas In The World” 2 Cor 2:14-17

Posted on April 2, 2023April 2, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

G____ DELIGHTS IN SOOTHING AROMAS.
1. God is the C__________ of everything, including aromas.
2. God’s W______ against sin is appeased by soothing aromas. Genesis 4:4; 8:20f; 12:8f
3. God required specific aromas in the L___ given through Moses. Exodus 29f; Leviticus 1-8; Exodus 30:22f
J______ WAS PLEASED WITH SOOTHING AROMAS. Luke 7:36f
1. Jesus ate a meal hosted by a rigid P___________.
2. The sinful woman H_________ sought for Jesus.
3. She sacrificially poured costly P_________ upon His feet.
4. Jesus spoke words of A________ and forgiveness to the woman.
JESUS WAS P_________ FOR DEATH WITH SOOTHING AROMAS.
1. Jesus had been telling the apostles about His coming D_______.
2. A woman poured expensive perfume on Jesus’ H____. Mark 14:3f
3. Jesus R______________ His disciples for their selfishness.
JESUS PREPARES HIS S_________ TO BE SOOTHING AROMAS TO GOD. II Corinthians 2:14-17
1. The stench of sin and death are washed away with new L_____. John 3:1f; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:38; Romans 6 and 12
2. Paul calls us a F______________ of Christ to God.
3. As a C_____________, other people will either despise you or desire your presence.

“Make A Stand For Jesus” Acts 22:1-22

Posted on March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

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

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.
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.
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

Posted on March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

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

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.
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
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

Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

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

Posted on March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Jesus requires obedience from all of His followers.

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.
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.
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

Posted on February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

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
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.
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

Posted on February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

How do we know who to approach?

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.
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
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

Posted on February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

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.
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.
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