“SANCTIFIED SAINTS” I Corinthians 1:1-3

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Colossians 3:15.           People redeemed by Christ become sanctified saints as they duplicate the nature of their Father and Savior. Sanctified: to set A_________; to consecrate; or, to make H_______. Saint: a true B________________; or, a holy one.

  1. PAUL WAS C_______________ TO BECOME A SANCTIFIED SAINT.
    1. Paul’s understanding had to be C___________ from tradition. Acts 7
    2. Christ had to physically B______________ Saul for him to see truth. Acts 9:22f; Philippians 3:7-9
    3. Saul’s C___________________ qualified him to be a sanctified saint.
    4. Jesus appointed the transformed Saul to be an A_____________.
  2. CORINTHIANS C____________ TO CHRIST WERE SANCTIFIED SAINTS.
    1. Paul addresses the congregation as a P_____________ of God. (v.2)
    2. The Corinthian’s F_________ in Christ led them to accept God’s gift.
    3. Active sin and temptation C______________ to influence the church.   Romans 3; I John 1:8-10
  3. EVERY PERSON IS I_____________ TO BECOME A SANCTIFIED SAINT.   John 3:16; 14:6; James 2:19-20
    1. Paul refers to other B______________ of Christ who are saints. V. 2
    2. Paul uses a P_____________ tense verb regarding human response. Proverbs 3:5-6
    3. Christ knows all of our W______________ and wants to help us live. Matthew 11:28-30
    4. Believers of Jesus Christ are given God’s grace and P_________. V.3

First Peter 3:13-18            Be Sanctified Saints in Jesus and for Jesus!

I John 2:7-11

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Luke 9:51-54

Matthew 22:40        “All the L____ and the P____________ hang on these two commandments.”

John 13:35        “I have set you an E_____________ that you should do as I have done for you.”

John 9:41          Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would not be G_________ of sin.”

Luke 14:14          “Although they cannot repay you, you will be R__________ at the resurrection of the righteous.

Matthew 18:21          “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to S_________ times?”

Matthew 18:35           “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your H________.”

Luke 14:14            The expert in the Law replied, “The one who had M_______ on him.”

“WHAT ABOUT THIS MAN?” John 21:18-22

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Selfishness, greed, jealousy, envy and strife are a major problem.

Are we too busy focusing on others instead of the Lord?

  1. THE LORD SPEAKS TO THE HEART OF EACH I__________________.
    1. The Lord Jesus was giving Peter a specific A_________________.  Matthew 16:16-19
    2. Jesus foretold the S___________ required of Peter’s service. V.18
    3. Jesus urged Peter to keep his F________ on his service to Jesus.
  2. THE LORD CAPABLY DEALS WITH O_________ IN THEIR SERVICE. Mark 9:38f; Luke 9:51f
    1. Peter was not authorized to C___________ others serving Jesus.
    2. God’s gift of His Spirit was coming soon to G_________ John 16:7-8, 13-14
  3. EVERY C____________ IS EXPECTED TO KEEP HIS EYES ON JESUS.
    1. God identified Jesus as the world’s only S__________.
    2. Jesus drew attention to H_________ as the Savior. Jn. 3:16f; 14:6
    3. Those who love Jesus will obey all of His C___________. Jn. 14:23
    4. Jesus is the only one who conquered D__________ on His own.

Jesus still urges everyone who wants eternal life to follow Him.

Philippians 3:7-14

“DO YOU LOVE ME?” John 21:15-19

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John 14:23b-24a

Every believer must continually examine their love for Christ.

  1. JESUS CHALLENGED PETER TO E__________ THE LEVEL OF HIS LOVE.
    1. Peter had B______________ about his loyalty to Christ. Mat.26:33f
    2. Jesus resumes R___________ Simon Peter’s broken spirit. Jn.15:13 Greek = agapao
    3. Jesus gave Peter two opportunities to R________ his devotion.
    4. Jesus asked Peter the third time if he had B______________ love.
  2. “DO YOU LOVE ME MORE THAN T_______?” JESUS ASKED PETER.
    1. Did something else hold top P___________ in Simon Peter’s life?
    2. Was Peter more devoted to Jesus than the other A___________?
    3. Peter is finally realizing Jesus is the Good S____________ of truth.
  3. JESUS GAVE SIMON PETER R___________________ TO FOCUS ON.
    1. Jesus commanded Peter to tend His L_________.
    2. Jesus commanded Peter to S______________ Christ’s sheep.
    3. Jesus commanded Peter to T______ Christ’s sheep. Mat. 28:20
    4. Jesus assured Peter that he did have G_____ love in him. V.18-19

1) Jesus expects each of us to grow in God’s love.

2) Jesus demands that He be King of our hearts.

3) Jesus requires us to use our God-given talents to honor Him.

“CONFRONTING EVIL” John 16:33

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FELLOW AMERICANS!

Only God’s Word and Spirit can lead us in wisdom that is greater than that of the world to deal with each evil attack the right way.

  1. YOU CAN ALWAYS HAVE P_________ WHEN GOD IS YOUR GUIDE.
    1. God P________________ Jesus and His men as they served Him.
    2. God was with I_____________ even as Egypt held them captive.
    3. God gave the rebellious Israelites victory over C____________.
    4. God’s peace was with Israel only when they O___________ Him.
  2. THE USA WAS F______________ UPON GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS.
    1. The D_______________ of Independence is based on God’s rule.
    2. Scripture says that N___________ exist only with God’s approval.
    3. The Founders based our L_____ upon Biblical rules and
    4. Our Forefathers W____________ against leaving God’s pathway.
  3. THE USA WILL CONTINUE IF WE FULLY T__________ IN GOD.
    1. Every P_____________ is accountable to God for their choices.
    2. In our political system, you have a G____________
    3. We must be totally T_________________ by Christ to honor Him.

Psalm 9:11-20

Confront Evil with the message of salvation in the Son of God!

“SANCTIFIED IN TRUTH” John 17:9-10, 15-19

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Sanctify: to dedicate, set apart or consecrate for special use.

  1. GOD SANCTIFIES HIS S_______________ WHO OBEY HIS COMMANDS. Psalm 119:91f
    1. God sanctified N____ to save creatures that breathed air. Genesis 6f
    2. God continued to sanctify people who L_______________ to Him.
    3. God sanctified a V__________ girl to birth the Savior of humanity.
    4. God sanctified Jesus as the only S__________ for humanity. V. 6
    5. God sanctifies C______________, protecting us from Satan. V.15, 17
  2. JESUS SANCTIFIES PEOPLE WHO MAKE HIM THEIR S__________.
    1. Jesus set apart His D____________ to spread God’s Good News. V.18
    2. Jesus sanctified H__________ in order to sanctify His disciples. V. 19; Hebrews 10:10-14
    3. Jesus sanctifies and cleanses people because He L__________ Ephesians 5:25-27
    4. Jesus sanctifies Christians so that they will B___________ in God. I Corinthians 1:26f
  3. WE MUST C____________ TO SANCTIFY OURSELVES IN JESUS. V.7-8
    1. Cain’s R__________ of God’s counsel led to death and exile. Gen. 4:6f
    2. Israel’s P________ sanctified themselves in order to serve. Lev. 21-22
    3. Believers of Christ who D___ to sin are sanctified in Christ. Rom. 6:1f
    4. Our L_______ for Christ will motivate us to be sanctified in Him.      John 14:23

First Peter 2:11-12; 3:15.

“WHO REALLY HAS THE AUTHORITY?” John 19:1f

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  1. S_______________ AUTHORITIES TRIED TO STOP JESUS. John 18:1f
    1. Jewish spiritual leaders tried to I____________ the Lord’s arrival. Daniel 9:24f
    2. Jewish spiritual leaders C______________ the authority of Jesus. Matthew 9:2f
    3. Jewish spiritual leaders plotted to S_______ the work of Jesus. Matthew 12:1f; 26:59f
  2. G_____________________ AUTHORITIES TRIED TO STOP JESUS.
    1. King H___________ tried to destroy the King born in Bethlehem. Jeremiah 31:15; Matthew 2:13
    2. Pilate tried to A____________ the Jews by having Jesus scourged.
    3. Pilate ordered the crucifixion F___________ the wrath of Caesar. John 19:12f
    4. The execution of Jesus was under Roman P_________________.
  3. GOD’S AUTHORITY C_____________ JESUS AS THE LORD OF LIFE.
    1. God’s prophesies D___________ multiple details about the Lord.
    2. Endless M____________ of Jesus over all things proved His deity.
    3. The W___________ and perception of Jesus was greater than all.
    4. Christ’s R______________________ proved His divine authority.

John 14:6; Matthew 28:18

The message and salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ continues to have full authority over His enemies and all eternity.

“TO SPEAK WITH GOD” John 16:23-33

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God provided the path of salvation for His people.

  1. GOD USED DIFFERENT M______________ OF ACCESS TO HIMSELF.
    1. God usually spoke with the O_____________ man in the family.
    2. God established the P_______________ under Moses’ direction.
    3. God‘s final plan to A____________ Him is through Christ, His Son.     John 3:16f; 10; 14:6; 16:23
  2. APPROACH GOD WITH DEVOUT L_______ FOR JESUS. I John 2:15f
    1. Jesus entered the world as the only R___________ for humanity.
    2. Jesus is God’s G___ of love for all who believe in Him. John 15:13
    3. Jesus lived as God’s perfect E___________ of His love for people.
  3. HUMBLY APPROACH GOD BECAUSE OF YOUR W_________. (V. 29f)
    1. P______ is one of mankind’s greatest hindrances. Proverbs 16:18
    2. Jesus warns His disciples of their coming D____________ of Him.
    3. Jesus directed the apostles to R________ to Him, even after failure. I John 1:8-10

We can approach God only through Jesus Christ.

We can approach God by loving the Lord Jesus Christ.

We can approach God only by humbling ourselves to the power of the Lord Jesus Christ.

“THE HOLY SPIRIT IN BELIEVERS – PART II” John 16:12-15

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Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

  1. THE HOLY SPIRIT G___________ GOD’S CHILDREN INTO ALL TRUTH.
    1. The Savior devoted over 3 years to T________ imperfect people.
    2. Jesus had P___________ to send help to the disciples. John 14:26
    3. The imperfect disciples needed G______________ to God’s truth.
    4. Truth taught by Jesus was U________ by God’s Spirit. I Cor. 2:10f
  2. GOD’S SPIRIT S____________ HIS WORD AND WILL TO BELIEVERS. Galatians 1:6-10
    1. All scripture comes through the B______ of God. II Timothy 3:16f
    2. The Spirit W______ all scripture together as 1 story about Christ.
    3. The same Spirit speaks to Christians T____________. I John 2:27
  3. THE HOLY SPIRIT DISCLOSES WHAT IS TO C____________.
    1. Old Testament prophecies P___________ by the Spirit were true.
    2. N____ Testament prophecies given by the Spirit also abound.
    3. The Spirit N_________ contradicts the Word of God. I John 4:1
    4. The Spirit has revealed our future in the book of R____________.
  4. THE HOLY SPIRIT ALWAYS GLORIFIES J_________.
    1. The Spirit consistently bears W____________ that Jesus is Savior.
    2. God’s Spirit in believers gives them the M_____ of Christ. I Corinthians 2:12-16; Galatians 3:26-28; Romans 6:3f
    3. The Spirit transforms our character to Godly T_______. Gal.5:22f
    4. God’s Spirit guides B________ as witnesses for Jesus. Acts 2:38f.

The Spirit of God wants to help all of us know Jesus fully.

“THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE WORLD – PART I” John 16:7-11

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Jesus did not abandon His followers. He left the Helper.

  1. THE HOLY SPIRIT CONVICTS THE WORLD OF S____ (miss the mark).
    1. Every human born is under the C______ of sin. Gen. 3; Ps. 14:1-3
    2. Jesus came to R_________ people from the grip of sin. John 3:16f
    3. Jesus commands believers to T___ others about salvation in Him. John 14:15; Matthew 28:19
    4. The Spirit uses scripture to convict the H______ of sinners. Jn.10
  2. THE HOLY SPIRIT CONVICTS THE WORLD OF R________________.
    1. R_____________ of Jesus proved He was the righteous Messiah.
    2. Believers transformed by Christ live as Godly E_______________. John 8:12; Galatians 5:16f
    3. God’s Spirit G_______ Christians to speak the truth to the world. John 16:13; 17:7-8
    4. The B__________ identifies the righteousness of Jesus. Jn. 1:1-14
  3. THE HOLY SPIRIT CONVICTS THE WORLD OF J________________.
    1. Christ’s victory over death B____________ the power of Satan.
    2. Every encounter Jesus had with demons V________ Him as Lord.
    3. The Spirit enabled the first Christians to O___________ sin’s grip.The Spirit convicts the C______________ of those who seek God. Romans 2-3; 6:23
    4. The Spirit inspired writers to warn of the F________ judgment.