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Godly Peace

Mark Gentry

October 23, 2015

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Philippians 4:6-13
Godly peace is a peace that comes from having a God-ward attitude.
Do not be overly anxious. Philippians 4:6
- Matthew 6:25-34 – God provides for His people. If we have the right priorities, other things will take care of themselves. Take one day at a time.
- Matthew 6:11 – Note that Jesus prays for the bread for today.
Prayer is necessary in order to enjoy godly peace. Philippians 4:6
- I Peter 5:6-7 – Prayer is a way of casting our anxieties on God.
- I Samuel 1:15
- Ephesians 5:20 – Thanksgiving must be a part of our prayers.
- Psalms 100:3-5
Enduring peace comes from God. Philippians 4:7
- Psalms 29:11
- John 14:27
- John 16:33
Only a spiritual mind and a spiritual life enjoy peace. Philippians 4:8-9
- Romans 8:6 – Spiritual mindedness brings peace.
- Isaiah 26:3 – The one who trusts in God will be kept in perfect peace.
- Matthew 6:19-21 – We must focus on treasures in heaven, not earth.
We must learn to be content. Philippians 4:10-12
- Hebrews 13:5-6
- Luke 3:14 – We must be content and live within our means.
- Acts 17:28
We must trust in God. Philippians 4:13
- We must truly surrender our will to God.

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Being a Soldier in God’s Army

Mark Gentry

October 22, 2015

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Introduction
- Revelation 12:1-17 – Revelation details a figurative battle between good and evil.
- Philippians 2:25 – First century saints are often described as soldiers.
What does it take to be a soldier for Christ?
- We have to fight! I Timothy 6:12
  - I Timothy 1:18-19
  - Jude 1:3
  - II Timothy 4:6-8 – Paul fought a good fight.
  - This is a spiritual fight.
  - II Corinthians 10:3-6
- We must endure hardship. II Timothy 2:3
  - II Timothy 4:7
  - A good soldier does not quit!
- We have to be focused. I Timothy 1:18-19
  - II Timothy 2:4 – Don’t be distracted by this world.
  - I Corinthians 16:13 – Be on the alert!
- We must be skilled with the right weapon. Ephesians 6:10-17
  - II Timothy 3:16-17 – The Word of God is the weapon we need.
  - Romans 1:16
  - We can’t be effective wielding the sword of the Spirit without training and practice.
  - Titus 1:9-10
  - I Timothy 4:13-16
I Corinthians 15:55-57 – God gives us the victory! We just have to stay faithful to Him.
Jude 1:24-25

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Learn to Teach

Mark Gentry

October 21, 2015

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We are given the responsibility to teach.
- Matthew 28:19-20
- Acts 5:42
- We may not all teach publicly, but we still have the responsibility to teach.
- II Timothy 2:24-25
- Titus 2:4-5
- Ephesians 6:4
- There are many different circumstances where we can teach.
Our motivation to teach should always be love.
- Ephesians 4:14-16
- Luke 12:22-37
- Matthew 15:7-4 – Sometimes a firm approach is needed, but we must do it with love.
- Jude 1:22-23 – Different people need different approaches.
- Out of our love must come self-control.
  - John 2:13-16 – We must maintain self-control, even if we have to be severe with people.
- Out of our love must come patience.
  - Acts 17:32, 34
  - Acts 13:42
- We must learn to transition from a physical conversation to a spiritual one.
  - John 4:5-26
  - We must learn to ask questions of people and listen carefully to their responses.
    - Mark 2:23-28
    - Matthew 21:23-27 – Some questions should not be answered.
  - There are times when we need to back up and cover the fundamentals.
    - Acts 6:10-7:2ff – Steven backed up to establish common ground with his audience.
  - The Bible is truth.
    - John 17:17
    - If we are going to answer people effectively, we have to know what the Bible says and where it says it.
    - II Timothy 2:15
    - We must answer with the scriptures!
  - Matthew 25:29 – If we keep working, we will get better.
  - Galatians 6:9 – Don’t grow weary. This is important work!

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Faithfulness in Various Roles

Mark Gentry

October 21, 2015

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Being a Christian Online

Mark Gentry

October 20, 2015

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Be pure online
- I Peter 1:13-17
- Matthew 5:28-30 – We need to go to whatever length is necessary to be a Christian.
- Would you be ashamed to show your brethren your online search history?
- Matthew 5:13-14 – We need to be the salt of the earth online.
- Colossians 3:8
- Ephesians 4:29 – Keep your communication pure online.
- Be 100% opposed to sin.
  - I Timothy 1:18-19
  - We must stand opposed to sin wherever we see it.
  - II Corinthians 10:3-6
  - Galatians 5:19-21 – This applies to our conduct online.
- Do not be a busybody in other people’s matters.
  - I Peter 4:15-16
  - I Thessalonians 4:11 – Live quietly and mind your own affairs.
  - II Thessalonians 3:11-12
  - I Timothy 5:13
- Don’t be idle online
  - Colossians 4:5
  - We must be conscious of how we use our time and make sure we take care of our responsibilities.
  - Don’t ignore important people in your life to spend time online.
- Use the Internet as a tool for good.
  - Hebrews 10:24
  - Colossians 4:6
  - I Timothy 4:12 – Be an example of a Christian.
  - Ecclesiastes 12:14
  - Romans 2:15-16 – We will be judged according to the gospel.
  - James 5:16

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