For Jesus`
Live With Purpose
Personal Relationships
Scriptural Charges
Influence With Passion
Be an example
Speech
Conduce
Love
Vain Discussions Should be Avoided
Break down the body.
Don’t construct, correct, approve, or edify.
Expect Success
Paul was on his way to heaven.
Timothy should follow. 
We should follow them both.

Live with Purpose.
Influence with Passion.
Vain Discussions = NO
Expect Success


 

 Acts 23:12–14
Acts 23:15–16


Paul’s persecution…
Acts 21:30, 32
Acts 23:3–10
Paul’s nephew hears about the conspiracy to take his uncle’s life.
Lesson’s from the traitor’s nephew:
Don’t give in to peer pressure.
Stand for what is right.
God uses people who choose to stand.
You are never too insignificant for God to use. 


 

 
The Vow
Samson Had it Made
He had Godly parents.
He had a Destiny.
He had God on his spiritual speed dial.

Samson Had a Problem
Women, lust, and anger were just symptoms.
Samson did not appreciate his covenant vow.
Samson’s heart was not with God.

Our choices
Choose to understand our covenant relationship with God.
We need to choose God.
It’s not too late (yet).	



 

 Luke 2:8–11

The Shepherds Listened
Listening is a needed skill.
“Quick to hear” (James 1:19)
The Shepherds Leaned on One Another.
Don’t go through life “on your own.”
Hebrews 13:15 Matthew 28:20
Galatians 6:1–2 James 5:16
The Shepherds  Sought the Truth
Hebrews 11:1
Acts 17:11 1 John 4:1
Don’t just be a “Church of Christ” Christian.
The Shepherds Spread the Good News.
We share the good news about everything else in life.
Why is it that we can’t talk about God?
The Shepherds Gave God the Glory.
Psalm 30:11–12 Psalm 106:47–48
Focus on giving God the glory in your prayers.


 

 

Christ’s Victory
Was not just His death.
Christ’s crucifixion proved his faithfulness to God.
The defeat was the cross; the victory was the open resurrection.
Resurrection proved God’s faithfulness
“God promised before through His prophets and holy Scriptures.” (Romans 1:4)
Hope returned at the open tomb
Resurrection: Cornerstone of our Faith
Without the resurrection there would be no…
Grace
Hope 
Peace
God has promised salvation

Remember the Tomb
When people fail us.
When we fail ourselves.
When our crosses loom (Matthew 16:24)


 

 John 6:5–8
John 6:9–11



He Followed Jesus.
Matthew 14:10–14
He stayed for an extended period of time.
Ecclesiastes 12:1
He Made Provisions For His Needs.
Matthew 14:15–16
2 Thessalonians 3:10–12
He Shared.
John 6:9
1 John 3:17–18Ephesians 4:28
The Lord never expects us to do more than we can.
He Trusted Jesus.
John 12:25–26
Matthew 10:34–39
His Unnoticed ActGlorified Christ.
Who fed the 5,000?
2 Chronicles 16:9
This is how it is supposed to work!


 

 Scripture: I Samuel 17:45-47
God Vs. Goliath

God
Goliath Was A Giant Too
He was a man of war from his youth.
He was a Champion and a killing machine.
Philistia Was More Mighty than Goliath
One of the oldest nations in scripture.
Warmongers by nature.
Technologically advanced.
David was Just Throwing Stones
David knew who’s side he was on.
David knew how “big” God is.
David knew how small he was.
Five Stones
Prayer (17:26)
Partnership (17:52)
Practice
Passion (17:48)
Power (17:45)