“DYING TO LIVE” Romans 6:1-11

Posted on November 26, 2023November 26, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

TO LIVE, A PERSON MUST DIE TO S___.
1. God says that all people are S_____________. Romans 3:23
2. Sin is D___________________ to God’s will and way.
3. Our P_____ of disobedience is described in ch. 1-3. James 4:17
4. Living as a G______ person is not enough.
GOD SAYS A PERSON MUST DIE WITH C__________.
1. Jesus Christ made the final P______________ for all sin. Romans 3:24f; John 14:15, 22; James.2:17f
2. Romans 6 R____________ Christians how obedient faith works. Matthew 28:18f; Mark 16:15f
3. Jesus claimed and displayed that He is L_____ itself. John 11:25-26; John 14:6
4. The Apostles commanded believers to be I_______________. “baptizo” [Greek] (& variations) = “Dip, plunge, wash, bury…”
5. Baptism R____________ a burial service of a believer into Christ.
BAPTISM IS OUR R________________ FROM DEATH. (V.4, 5 & 9)
1. The triumph of Jesus over death is the C________ of the Gospel.
2. Jesus wants to give all people V____________ over death.
3. Romans 6:5, 7
4. The immersed believer begins a new L_____ by the plan of God.
Acts 2:38; Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 5:16-25; Acts 22:16

Be the new creation God wants you to be. Die to sin; Live for Jesus.

“GIVE YOUR THANKSGIVING TO GOD” Psalm 50:7-23

Posted on November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

GOD OWNS AND PROVIDES E________________. 7-13
1. Every C_____________ that lives is owned by God. Psalm 104:11f
2. God R______________ Israel and us that He gave to us first.
3. The entire W_________ and everything in it belongs to God. V.12 Psalm 104; John 1:3; Colossians 1:16
GOD IS W________ OF ALL RECOGNITION AND HONOR. 14-15
1. God expects every person to willfully give Him T__________.
2. We should W______ to give God thanksgiving.
3. God wants to H______ His Thankful children. Philippians 4:6; II Corinthians 9:10-12; Psalm 100:4-5
God Warns About A Coming P____________ And A Reward. v.16f
1. God clearly describes the practices of the S_____________.
2. God knows who intentionally H_______ His discipline and words.
3. Beware of making E____________ for your sin.
4. A day of R___________ is coming to those who reject God. V.21f
5. God saves those who bring a S___________ of Thanksgiving. V.23

What will this Thanksgiving be all about at your house?

“The Great Contrast” Romans 5:12-21

Posted on November 12, 2023November 12, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Observe the contrast between Adam and Jesus.

One MAN’S SIN EFFECTED A___ GENERATIONS TO COME. V.12-14
1. Adam’s one F________ introduced sin to all humanity. Gen. 2:17
2. Knowledge of good and E______ entered both Adam and Eve.
3. The penalty for eating the forbidden fruit was D__________.
  1. God knew Adam would sin … & He had a plan of Life.
  2. God graciously delayed the death of Adam and Eve.
  3. God gave a prophecy before sentencing Eve and Adam.
4. Every descendent of Adam was under his C_________ of death.
5. Every human since Adam I_____________ the verdict of death.
GOD’S POWER IS G__________ THAN ALL SIN COMBINED. V.15f
1. V.15 God’s gift of G________ is greater than Adam’s one sin.
2. V.16 Jesus paid for E________ sin committed by all humanity.
3. V.17 Jesus overcame the grip of death with everlasting L______.
JESUS IS THE ONLY REDEEMER FOR THE N___________. V.18-21 Colossians 1:15-20

1. V. 18 – Christ can J__________ people who are cursed in death.
2. Adam’s sin defiled all; Christ’s death can make us R___________. 19; Romans 6
3. God gave the L______ to reveal more failure of humanity and to show God’s greater grace through Christ. V. 20-21

Adam’s sin unleashed death and more sin, but God gave us a Savior.

John 3:16-18

“Bragging Rights: Exult In God” Romans 5:1 – 11

Posted on November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Psalm 24:1-2; Exodus 19:5; Romans 2:17, 23; 3:27; 5:2, 3 & 11

I Corinthians 1:31; Jeremiah 9:23f

CHRISTIANS EXULT IN THE H______ OF THE GLORY OF GOD. (v.2)
1. All who have a F________ like that of Abraham are given hope.
2. J_______ is the Glory of God who was the Messiah.
3. Jesus paid for every V___________ of all humanity against God.
4. Only Christians have P______ with God because of Christ Jesus.
5. Through Jesus Christ, God’s G________ covers every believer.
CHRISTIANS BOAST IN OUR T________________ FOR GOD. (V. 3)
1. Believers of God have entered a B________ against sin and evil. Ephesians 6:10f; John 16:33b
2. Facing life’s trials with God will S_____________ you spiritually.
3. Christians are helped by God’s S_________ within. John 14:16f
4. Our trials are against the E____________ of God. BOAST IN GOD’S POWERFUL DELIVERANCE AGAINST SATAN!
CHRISTIANS BOAST IN GOD T___________ JESUS CHRIST. (V.11)
1. 1. Christ has R_____________ Christians to family status with God.
  2. Reconciliation is O____ available through faith in Christ. Acts 4:12
  3. Christ D_____ for our sins before we knew how helpless we are. (V. 8) John 3:16-18
  4. God’s G_______ is applied to us through our faith in Christ. (V. 1-2) Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 7-8; 12:1-2

Boast and brag about God’s love for all people and for you.

“Father of A Multitude” Romans 4:1f

Posted on October 29, 2023October 29, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Abraham is called our father in the New Testament. What? How?

ABRAHAM WAS A MAN WITH GROWING F_______. Genesis 11-22
1. Abram obeyed God’s call and L_____ his home for a new land.
2. God declared Abram to be R_______________ due to his belief. Genesis 15:1f
3. Abraham lived 600 years before God gave the L______ to Israel.
4. God promised Abraham he would have a F___________ … Land.
ABRAHAM IS A FATHER OF FAITH FOR I________________.
1. Every Israelite was a D_________________ of Abraham … Isaac.
2. God declared Abraham was righteous based on his B________.
3. Circumcision was a later P_______ of God’s covenant. (Vs. 11)
4. Israelites should be F_____ to follow Abraham’s example. (4:18f)
ABRAHAM IS A FATHER OF FAITH FOR THE N__________.
1. Abraham was a basic G__________ man when God chose Him.
2. God spoke of righteous common people through King D______. 7-8; Psalm 32:1-2
3. The S___________ of all Humanity is a descendant of Abraham. Genesis 12:3; John 3:16
4. Abraham’s belief in God is an E_____________ for everyone to follow. Romans 4:22-25

Be a child of Abraham by placing your faith in God’s Son, Jesus.

“Justified Through Jesus” Romans 3:19-31

Posted on October 22, 2023October 22, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Is there anything fair or just in the lives of people who try to live life without the influence of Jesus Christ?

NO ONE IS J___________ BY TRYING TO KEEP MOSAIC LAW. V.19-20
1. God’s Law reveals all the ways people CAN D_____________ God.
2. God gave the Jews His Law to warn them of what to A________.
3. God’s Law puts a S______________ on the corruption of people.
4. Several Laws address matters that influence our H__________.
GOD PROVIDED PEOPLE HIS PLAN OF R______________ FROM SIN. V.21-26
1. God began informing people of His P_______ at the first violation. Genesis 3:15
2. Scripture repeatedly directs people to have F__________ in God.
3. The price of human sin required a P____________ blood sacrifice.
4. God now J_____________ all people who believe in Jesus Christ.
FAITH IN JESUS IS THE ONLY H______ FOR PEOPLE TO BE SAVED. V.27-31
1. People have no room to B___________ in how good they are.
2. The only hope we have to live forever is by faith in J_________.
3. God promised a new C_______________ would be established.
4. God J_______________ every person who believes in His Savior.

Only faith and obedience in Jesus can clean any person. Only then will we be justified by God; just as if I’d never sinned.

“Entrusted With Divine Truth” Romans 2:17f – 3:18

Posted on October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Who is entrusted with Divine truth today?

TAKING SELFISH P____________ IN YOUR NAME IS USELESS.
1. The J_______ took great pride in their name and history (2:17-20).
2. 1^st century Jews B_____________ in being caretakers of God’s Law.
3. The Jews failed to P_____________ the rules of the Law. (V. 21-24)
4. Jesus identified people like this as H________________.
5. God is pleased with every person that O________ His commands.
GOD DID NOT CHOOSE THE JEWS DUE TO THEIR H______________.
1. Chapter 1 ended with a general list of sins that bring G_________.
2. Chapter 2 continues showing how past Jews F____________. Isaiah 52:5; Ezekiel 36:20f
3. Paul reinforces the fact that E_________ person is a sinner. Psalm 14; 53; Romans 3:19-20
GOD NOW USES EVERY P_________ WHO OBEYS HIS WILL.
1. This New Covenant makes all obedient followers a J_______. 2:25f
2. Those with God’s Law written in their H____________ please God. (2:14f)
3. Transformation of hearts is made possible by the M____________.
4. C__________________ are commissioned to preserve God’s Word. (2:16) John 14:15; Matthew 28:18f

LET’S ALL BE FOUND OBEYING CHRIST’S COMMANDS IN THE BIBLE.

“The Impartial God” Romans 2:1-16

Posted on October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

Does God play favorites with humanity?

EXAMINE Y_______________ BEFORE CRITICIZING OTHERS. (V. 1-4)
1. People T___________ to watch for sin will recognize the violation.
2. J_________ taught that we do a self-examination. Matthew 7:1-5
3. Believers L________________ help their brethren overcome sin. Galatians 6:1-5
4. V.4 God is kind, tolerant and P_________, expecting repentance. I John 1:8-10
GOD WILL J_________ EACH PERSON WITH IMPARTIALITY. V. 5-11
1. God has revealed His sovereign R______ over everything. (1: 18f)
2. Human arrogance believes that we E_______ blessings from God. Isaiah 64:6; Psalm 14 & 53
3. V.5 All who stubbornly refuse to R_________ will die. II Peter 3:9
4. Each person is accountable for their C___________. Joshua 24:15
GOD WILL JUDGE EVERY PERSON OF EVERY N_________. V.12-16 Genesis 1:26; Galatians 5:22-23
1. God gives every person a C__________________ to guide them.
2. All people are aware of the human ability to B__________
3. V.14f Some people H________ after the ways of God. John 10:27
4. Rebellious J_______ will be the first to be judged.
5. Renegade G_____________ will suffer God’s wrath, too.

V.16b “…God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus.”

“Exchanging Truth For Lies” Romans 1:18-32

Posted on October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

The destructive nature of sin when left unchecked.

GOD C_______________ ALL ACTIVITY OUTSIDE OF HIS PLAN.
1. God has revealed His W________ against all sinful activity (v.18).
  1. History. 2. Creation. 3. Humanity.
2. The Bible is God’s reference L____________ to help people learn.
3. Scripture lists multiple examples of divine P________________.
4. God has warned that this universe will E_______ in His judgment. Romans 8:18f
PEOPLE WHO REJECT GOD GROW WORSE IN C_____________.
1. Rejection of God’s ways leads to D______________ life choices.
  1. God has always condemned all sexual lusts and activity that is outside of marriage.
  2. American culture has morally plunged in the past 50 yrs.
  3. Just as murder and theft are sin, so is extra-marital activity.
2. Rejection of God’s ways leads to breakdowns in C__________. 28f
3. All people are G_________ of at least one violation against God. 2:1f.

ARE YOU STILL EXCHANGING GOD’S TRUTH FOR SATAN’S LIES?

Isn’t it time to reject all of the devils lies and return to Truth?

“Shine Bright” Romans 1:7-17 (John 1:1-4; 8:12)

Posted on September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 by ValleyChristianChurch

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THE R_________ CHRISTIANS KEPT THEIR LIGHT SHINING BRIGHT.
1. Paul states that these believers are already S_______. Romans 6
2. Their F__________ was the evidence of their devotion to Christ. John 14:6
3. The Roman Christians were B____ in their witness for Jesus (v.8)
4. Their faith was an I________________ to Paul. (v. 12)
5. Roman believers could B_______ from the visit of Paul. Acts 2:38
THE APOSTLE P______ KEPT HIS LIGHT SHINING BRIGHT.
1. Paul was D_________ to become the best Law keeper. Acts 23:6
2. Paul knew the T________________ interpretation of scriptures. Psalm 4:6; Isaiah 60:1
3. Paul accepted the redirection of his L_____ to obey the Messiah. Galatians 1:11f
4. Paul was seeking God’s P______ to help the Roman believers.
W__ MUST KEEP OUR LIGHT SHINING BRIGHT. Matthew 5:14-17

1. Every Christian is to C____________ themselves in Christ. Galatians 3:27; I John 1:5
2. A Christian wears the A________ of light in Christ. Romans 13:12
3. A Christian must continue to R_______ Christ. II Corinthians 6:1f
4. Christians R______ their brightness by feeding upon God’s word. John 6:63

SHINE BRIGHT!