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We Must Pray

PREACHER: Hal / Associate Pastor: Minister of Missions & Prayer
We must pray to follow and finish our walk with Christ faithfully.
1. To follow faithfully.- A pattern must be set. (Luke 22:39)- A place must be found. (Mark 13:32)- A purpose must be realized. (Luke 22:41-44)
2. To finish faithfully.- We need to be able to perceive eternally. (Matthew 26:38)- We need to be able to receive power. (Luke 22:43)- We need to be able to persevere. (Mark 14:42)

The Promise Of A Savior

PREACHER: Al Jackson / PastorLUKE 24:25-27
1. The origin of sin is revealed. (Genesis 3:1-6)
2. The consequences of sin are devastating. (Genesis 3)- Separation from God (v. 7-13)- Difficulty in daily life (v. 16-19a)- Physical death (v. 19a)
3. The cure for sin is a blood sacrifice. (Genesis 3:15 & 21-24)
4. The contrast between Adam & Christ. (Romans 5:12-21)- v. 16 ADAM = Trespass / CHRIST = Gift of Grace- v. 16 ADAM = Condemnation / CHRIST = Justification- v. 17 ADAM = Death / CHRIST = Life- v. 18 ADAM = One Trespass / CHRIST = One Act of Righteousness- v. 19 ADAM = Disobedience / CHRIST = Obedience

The Competent Minister Of The Gospel

PREACHER: Al Jackson / Pastor2 CORINTHIANS 3:1-6
1. The competent minister is an instrument of God's grace in transforming lives. (v. 1-3)
2. The competent minister has confidence, not in himself, but in God. (v. 4-6)- God the Son (v. 4)- God the Father (v. 5)- God the Spirit (v. 6)

Is The Father Of Jesus The God Of Muhammad?

PREACHER: Dr. Timothy George / Dean of Beeson Divinity SchoolJOHN 1:1-5 & 14-18
How are we to understand Islam in the light of a Christian faith?
What Are The Parallels?- Both are Historical- Both are Textual- Both Believe in only 1 God- Both are Missionary-minded- Both are Purpose Driven- Both Believe in a Heaven & a Hell
What Are The Differences?- Our belief in the Holy Trinity- Our belief in who Jesus is- Our belief in how someone is restored to God

The Infernal Foe: Victory Over The Devil

PREACHER: Al Jackson / PastorJAMES 4:7-10
4 Sobering Facts About The Devil:
1. The devil is a dangerous foe. (1 Peter 5:8)2. The devil is a deceptive foe. (2 Corinthians 11:13-15)3. The devil is a defeated foe. (Colossians 2:13-15)4. The devil is a doomed foe. (Revelation 20:7-10)
Ways To Resist The Devil: (James 4:7-10)
1. Daily surrender totally to Jesus as Lord. (v. 7a)2. Take authority over the devil. (v. 7b)3. Pursue God wholeheartedly. (v. 8a)4. Refuse to harbor unconfessed sin. (v. 8b-9)5. Humble yourself before God. (v. 10)

IMF18: How Do We Prepare A Soul To Send Out?

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS FESTIVALGUEST PREACHER: JohnJOHN 8:31-36
You don't become a missionary by changing your geography. You become a missionary by changing the abode of your heart.

IMF18: Christ's Love Compels Us

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS FESTIVALGUEST PREACHER: John2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-21
It's not our love for Christ that compels us to go, but Christ's love for us that compels us to go.

The Aroma Of Christ

PREACHER: Al Jackson / Pastor2 CORINTHIANS 2:12-17
The Gospel of Christ is the fragrance of life to some and the smell of death to others.
1. God's people are called to spread the Gospel of Christ everywhere. (v. 12-14)
2. The Gospel divides all of humanity into two camps. (v. 15-16)(1) "Those who are being saved"(2) "Those who are perishing"- LUKE 2:34 / Rising and falling- JOHN 3:36 / Believers = Eternal Life and Rejects = God's Wrath- 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18 / Foolishness = Perishing and Power of God = Saved
3. Gospel messengers are to serve with sincere motives and not for financial gain. (v. 17)

The External Foe: Victory Over The World

PREACHER: Al Jackson / Pastor1 JOHN 2:15-17
"The world" in this passage is not referring to the created order or to the human race, but to an ordered system which is opposed to God."
JOHN 7:7 - The world is evil.JOHN 12:31 - The world is under satan's domain.JOHN 12:46 - The world is a dark place.JOHN 15:18-19 - The world hates Jesus & His followers.
1. The world seeks to usurp the affections of God's people. (v. 15)
2. The world tempts us in three areas: (v. 16)(1) Sensual Pleasures - "the lust of the flesh"(2) Self-Indulgent Greed - "the lust of the eyes"(3) Arrogant Pride - "the pride of life"
3. The world is temporal but all who live for God are eternal. (v. 17)- Romans 12:2

The Grace Of Forgiveness

PREACHER: Al Jackson / Pastor2 CORINTHIANS 2:5-11
Forgiveness is a grace gift which is essential to the spiritual health of God's people.
1. Individually, forgiveness is essential for the spiritual health of the sinner who repents. (v. 5-8)- 1 Corinthians 5:1-5 & 12-13 / The back story- Matthew 18:15-17 / Jesus' teaching on dealing with sin in the church.
2. Corporately, forgiveness is essential for the spiritual health of the church that is sinned against. (v. 9-11)- 2 Satanic dangers:(1) Moral laxity(2) Harsh self-righteousness