I LOVE YOU,

(Psalm 18:1-4)

Intr.:

O LORD,

1. my strength.

2. The LORD is my rock,

3. my fortress and

4. my deliverer;

5. my God is my rock,

6. in whom I take refuge.

7. He is my shield and

8. the horn of my salvation,

9. my stronghold.

End:

I call to the Lord,

who is worthy of praise, and

I am saved from my enemies.”

“For I resolved to

know nothing

while I was with

yu except Jesus Christ

and Him

crucified.”

First Corinthians 2:2

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PRAISE

Psalm 9:1-2

Intr.:

“I will

1. praise you, O LORD, with all my heart;

2. I will tell of all your wonders.

3. I will be glad and

4. rejoice in you;

5. I will sing praise to your name,

End:

O MOST HIGH.”

“For I resolved to know nothing

while I was with

you except Jesus Christ and

him

crucified.”

First Corinthians 2:2

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THE BLESSED MAN AND THE WICKED MAN

Psalm 1:1-6

INTR:

I. “BLESSED IS THE MAN

not

1. who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or

2. stand in the  way of sinners or

3. sit in the seat of mockers.

but

4. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and

5. on his law he meditates

–day and

–night.

6. He is like a tree

a. planted by streams of water,

b. which yields its fruit in season and

c. whose leaf does not wither.

Whatever he does prospers.

II. NOT SO THE WICKED!

1. They are like chaff that the wind blows away.

2. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgement,

3. nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

END:

—For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous.

—but the way of the wicked will perish.”

In First Peter 1:20,21 the apostle Peter is writing:

“But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example

THAT YOU SHOULD FOLLOW IN HIS STEPS.”

Intr.:

“Follow Me” is the command of the Lord Jesus Christ. In which places is Christ found? Think of the places. There are more, but I will only mention three here.

The Lord Jesus Christ bids us to follow Him:

A. To the FIELD of service.

Acts 10:38

“how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the

–Holy Spirit and

–power, and

how he went around

–doing good and

–healing all who were under the power of the devil,

because God was with him.”

Acts 20:19

B. To the GARDEN of Gethsemane.

Luke 22:39-42

C. To the CROSS of Calvary.

Hebrews 13:12,13

End:

“For I resolved to

know nothing

while I was

with you except

Jesus Christ and him

crucified.”

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MY PURPOSE IS

Colossians 2:2,3

Intr.:

1. that they may be encouragd in heart and

2. united in love,

3. so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding,

4. in order that they may know the mystery of God,

namely Christ,

5. in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom

and knowledge.”

End:

“For I resolved

to know

nothing while I was

with you except Jesus

Christ and him

crucified.”

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“DEACONS,

First Timothy 3:8-10

First Timothy 3:12,13

Intr.:

likewise,

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1. are to be men worthy of respect,

2. sincere,

3. not indulging in much wine, and

4. not pursuing dishonest gain.

5. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.

6. They must first be tested; and

7. then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.”

8. “A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and

9. must manage his children and his household well.

End:

Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.”

First Corinthians 2:2

“For I resolved to know nothing

while I was with you

except Jesus Christ and him

crucified.”

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HERE IS A TRUSTWORTHY SAYING:

First Timothy 3:1-7

Intr.:

“If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task.

Now the overseer must be

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1. above reproach,

2. the husband of but one wife,

3. temperate,

4. self-controlled

5. respectable,

6. able to teach,

7. not given to drunkenness,

8. not violent, but gentle,

9. not quarrelsome,

10. not a lover of money.

12. He must manage his own family well and

13. see that his children obey him with proper respect.

14. He must not be a recent convert, or…..

15. He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so…”

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End:

First Corinthians 2:2

“For I resolved to know

nothing while I

was with you except Jesus Christ

and him crucified.”

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REMEMBER

Nehemiah 13:1-31

Intr.:

“Remember me…..”

“Remember them,……”

1. “Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out what I have so faithfully done for the house of my God and its services.” Nehemiah 13:14

Nehemiah 13:1-13

2. “Remember me for this also, O my God, and show mercy to me according to your great love.” Nehemiah 13:22

Nehemiah 13:15-22

3. “Remember them, O my God,  because they defiled the priestly office and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites.” Nehemiah 13:29

Nehemiah 13:23-28

4. “Remember me with favour, O my God.” Nehemiah 13:31

Nehemiah 13:30,31

End:

“For I resolved to know

nothing while I was

with you except

Jesus Christ and him crucified.”

First Corinthians 2:2

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Nehemiah 9:17

GOD

Intr.:

But you are

1. a FORGIVING God,

2. GRACIOUS and

3. COMPASSIONATE,

4. SLOW TO ANGER and

5. ABOUNDING IN LOVE.”

End: