Grace Bible Church Fallon, NV

Finding Joy in Ministry

Colossians 1:24-27 Michael Springfield I.  We can find joy even in the MIDST of TRIALS II.  We can find joy by applying the MINDSET of SERVING others III.  We can find joy through the faithful MINISTERING of our STEWARDSHIP IV.  We can find joy in the revealed MYSTERY of SALVATION

How Do I Recognize the Church? 5

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 10.  The manifestation of Christ:  SEMBLANCE, I Cor. 12, II Cor. 4:6-7, I Pet. 2:4-8 11.  The edifice of Biblical truth:  STRUCTURE, I Tim. 3:15, I Cor. 3:5-15

How Do I Recognize the Church? 4

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 7/11/10 8.  The condemnation of qualified leaders:  STEWARDSHIP, Acts 14 & 20; 1 Tim. 3:1-7 9.  The protection of theological conviction:  SUBSTANCE, Acts 15:1-20

How Do I Recognize the Church? 3

Various Scripture Michael Rosario 5.  The congregation of like-minded saints:  SAME, Acts 4:20-32 6.  The subjection of hungry followers:  SUBMISSIVE, Acts 6:1-6 7.  The collection of passionate learners:  STUDENT, Acts 11 & 13 8.  The condemnation of qualified leaders:  STEWARDSHIP, Acts 14 & 20; 1 Tim. 3:1-7

Live Like a King

The Pursuit of Faithful Leadership Deuteronomy 17:14-20 Joel Dunkin I.  The REQUEST for the King, v. 14 II.  The REQUIREMENTS of the King, v. 15 III.  The RESTRICTIONS of the King, v. 16-17 IV.  The RESOLUTION of the King, v. 18-20

Dealing With Injustice Biblically

Psalm 73:25-28 Gus Pidal Four lessons from Asaph's life that will drive us to have a right perspective in the midst of injustice: 1.  Asaph treasured God above everything else, v. 25 2.  Asaph's strength was found in God, v. 26 3.  Asaph understood the end of the story, v. 27 4.  Asaph drew near to God, v. 28

How Do I Recognize the Church? 2

Michael Rosario 6/13/10 1.  The demonstration of God's power:  SOVEREIGNTY, Matt. 16:18 2.  The execution of God's holiness:  SINLESSNESS, Matt. 18:15-20 3.  The dynamic gathering of converted sinners: SALVATION, Acts 2:40-47 4.  The dispenser of God's truth:  STRENGTHENING, Acts 2:42

How Do I Recognize the Church?

How Do I Recognize the Church? 1.  The demonstration of God's Power:  SOVEREIGNTY-Matthew 16:18 2.  The execution of God's holiness:  SINLESSNESS-Matthew 18:15-20

Clothed with Christ 2

The Fight to Live a Holy Life Romans 13:12-14 Michael Rosario How do you put on Christ? 1st-Make sure you're AWAKE, v. 11-12a 2nd-Throw off things you must AVOID, v. 12b-13 3rd-Fit yourself with things you must APPLY, v. 14

Clothed with Christ

A Call to Discernment Romans 13:11-12 Michael Rosario Have I put on Christ already, or do I need to put on Christ? 1st-Make sure you're AWAKE, v. 11-12a

Love Takes Care of the Law 2

The Law of Love Romans 13:9-10 Michael Rosario 1st-Love's DEBT, v. 8

1. THINK about your possession, Eph. 3:18
2. SUBMIT to the Holy Spirit, Gal. 5:22
3. DEAL with personal sin, 1 Pet. 1:22
4. MAKE it urgent, 1 Pet. 4:7
5. ADMIT it's a discipline of choice, Col. 3:14
6. SURROUND yourself with Christians, Heb. 10:24-25
7. FOCUS on people, Phil. 2:1-4
8. REMEMBER the return, 1 Jn. 4:19

2nd-Love's DUTY, v. 9-10a 3rd-Love's DIRECTION, v. 10b

The Vapour of Life

James 4:13-17 Mark Escalera 1.  The PATH of the Unbeliever 2.  The PERSECUTION of the Believer 3.  The PRIORITIES of the Believer

Love Takes Care of the Law

The Answer to Everything Romans 13:8 Michael Rosario 1st-Love's DEBT, v. 8 What is Love?

1. TEACHING the truth, Eph. 4:15
2. MINISTERING to needs, Heb. 6:10
3. SETTING a spiritual example, Gal. 5:13-14
4. COVERING sins, 1 Pet. 4:8
5. FORGIVING others, Eph. 4:32-5:2
6. ENDURING challenges, Eph. 4:2
7. SACRIFICING self, John 15:12-15

The Christian's Responsibility to Governmental Authority, Part 5

Why Pay Taxes? Romans 13:6-7 Michael Rosario 1st-The REQUIREMENT, 1a 2nd-The RATIONALIZATION, 1b-5 3rd-The RAMIFICATION, 6-7

• It is God's PLAN, 6a
• They serve God's PURPOSE, 6b
• The accomplish God's PRICE, 7

The Christian's Responsibility to Governmental Authority, Part 4

Romans 13:3-7a Michael Rosario 1st-The Requirement, v. 1a 2nd-The Rationalization, v. 1b-7a Reason #1-Because of the DECREE, v. 1b Reason #2-Because of the SERIOUSNESS, v. 2a Reason #3-Because of the CONSEQUENCE, v. 2b Reason #4-Because of the BENEFIT, v. 3-4a Reason #5-Because of the JUSTICE, v. 4b Reason #6-Because of the CONSCIENCE, v. 5

The Christian's Responsibility to Governmental Authority, Part 3

Romans 13:2-4a Michael Rosario 1st-The Requirement, v. 1a 2nd-The Rationalization, v. 1b-7a Reason #1-Because of the DECREE, v. 1b Reason #2-Because of the SERIOUSNESS, v. 2a Reason #3-Because of the CONSEQUENCE, v. 2b

The Power Behind the Cross and Our Salvation

Resurrection Grace

Various Scripture  4/4410

1. Power to Raise the Dead
   1. Genesis 3; Romans 3; Ephesians 2:1-6; Colossians 2:12-13
2. Power to respond to the Decree
   1. Acts 2:22-24,29-36; 1 Peter 1:1-2, 20-21; Ephesians1:4, 18-20; John 6:37-39
3. Power to Reach the Decided
   1. 1 Peter 3:18, 21b; John 10:11-28
4. Power to Regenerate the Drawn
   1. John 10:11-18; Ephesians4:20-24; 2 Corinthians 4:4-14; John 6:37-44,65
5. Power to Reserve the Delivery
   1. 1 Peter 1:3-9; Colossians 3:1-4; Romans 6:4-6, 1 Thess 1:4,10

The Christian's Responsibility to Governmental Authority 2

The Case for Complete Submission to the Government

Mike Rosario Romans 13:1-2

1. The Requirement
2. The Rationalization 1b-7a
   • Why should Christians submit  to the government? Eight reasons---

1. Because of the Divine Decree 1b
2. Because of the Seriousness 2a

The Christian's Responsibility to Governmental Authority

Why The Government is not Your Enemy

Romans 13.1

Mike Rosario

1. The Requirement 1a
2. The Rationalization 1b-7a

5 Marks of Spiritual Stablilty

John Cox Philippians 4:4-6

1. Unceasing Worship
2. Unwavering Humility
3. Unbreakable Faith
4. Unending Prayer
5. Undeniable Peace