Indian Creek Sermons (from Village Bible Church)

As a Christian, in order to invest your time wisely, you must always be... 1.  Sensing your time     Recognize that time...       ●  Is going to run out       ●  Is in need of your review 2.  Sharing your time     You have to learn to manage your...

1.  The risks of wealth       ●  Pride       ●  Misplaced trust 2.  Recognizing real wealth       ●  Its source       ●  Its nature       ●  Its purpose 3.  The responsibilities of wealth       ●  Good works       ●  A generous spirit 4.  The...

In order to combat worry, a Christian should... 1. Look to God's Word for encouragement. 2.  Understand that his worth is more valuable than      anything on earth. 3.  Recognize that it is time wasted. 4.  Realize that worry is for people...

1.  Recognize God 2.  Remember God's grandeur 3.  Revoke our pride 4.  Reminisce about God's faithfulness

1.  What does it mean to trust?       ●  Definition: Trust is relying on someone when           it is entirely contrary to what is natural for you.       ●  To trust is to live life with open hands with...             >  Who we are           ...

Our Lord is calling us to... 1.  Recognize the condition of our lives 2.  Remember His compassion 3.  Recall the choices He has provided

1.  God is moving | 9:32-42       ●  Healing people       ●  Raising people from the dead       ●  Saving souls of people 2.  God is speaking | 10:1-23a       ●  To a Gentile God-fearer       ●  To a Jewish Christ-follower 3.  God is preparing |...

We serve a sovereign God who can... 1.  Change us regardless of our past 2.  Change us without warning 3.  Change the vision for our life instantly 4.  Change our desired ministry 5.  Change us for eternity

1.  Seize the moment 2.  Seek God's glory 3.  Subvert false accusations with the real story 4.  Show the reality of sin 5.  Serve your enemy 6.  Suffer the consequences 7.  See God at work in the darkness

Receiving this award involves... 1.  Remembering an important principle.     When we come to passages like this, don't forget...       ●  The reason we study biblical characters       ●  Our response to them is critical 2.  Resembling an...

1.  The church will experience conflict.       ●  The complaint was complicated.       ●  The conflict had serious consequences. 2.  Church leaders have to lead.     Spirit-filled leadership involves...       ●  Serving the needs of the people.     ...

1.  One snapshot of a transformed church       ●  Shared the same goal | 32       ●  Shared the gospel | 33a       ●  Shared in receiving grace | 33b       ●  Shared their goods | 34-35 2.  Two contrasting responses by church members       ● ...

If you would like to be an effective ambassador for Christ, you need to... 1.  Preach the name of Jesus boldly 2.  Patiently handle those opposed to Christ 3.  Point to the power of the risen King 4.  Praise God even in the sight of persecution

Keeping Jesus central... 1.  Orders the life of the Church       ●  Upward       ●  Inward       ●  Outward 2.  Empowers the Church to offer real value       ●  Healing       ●  Rebuke       ●  Reminder       ●  Hope 3.  Creates opportunity for...

If we are to be part of a healthy body of Christ, we should...     1.  Desire to learn from God's Word     2.  Daily stand in awe of God's wonders     3. Develop a heart of generosity     4.  Devote ourselves to meeting as a group of...

If we are to faithfully spread the Gospel, we should... 1.  Understand the significance of the Holy Spirit     The Holy Spirit was...       ●  Foretold by the prophet Joel       ●  Foretold by John the Baptist       ●  Foretold by Jesus Christ 2. ...

In order for us to become one with Christ Jesus... 1.  Jesus needed to ascend     The ascension was necessary so that...       ●  Jesus could continue His work       ●  Jesus could fulfill His Father's words       ●  Jesus could be seated as...

1.  Follow instruction     Jesus gave...       ●  Orders       ●  Correction       ●  Order 2.  Following a leader     Involves...       ●  Listening for wisdom       ●  Looking for prudence       ●  Longing for poise 3.  How advocates can fall...

Our focus must remain on Jesus. To do that, we need... 1.  A message to share     The message needs to be...        ●  Focused on Jesus        ●  Focused on others 2.  A method of our sharing     Our methods can vary but could include...        ●...