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October 17, 2014

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  • I Samuel 17:45-50
  • There were two giants on that battlefield. Goliath the physical giant and David the spiritual giant.
  • Four views of David
    • Ostentatious – I Samuel 17:26-29
    • Too young – I Samuel 17:31-36
    • Contempt – I Samuel 17:40-45
    • Faith – I Samuel 17:45-47
  • The true giant – I Samuel 17:37
  • What makes a true giant?
    • Not stature
    • Not intelligence
    • Not talent
    • Not charisma
    • Not wealth
  • What makes a true giant?
    • To serve others
    • To listen to others
    • To live like Christ – Philippians 2:14-16
    • To teach the word
    • To pray – Colossians 4:12

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October 16, 2014

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  • Acts 17:16-34
  • Acts 17:16 – Paul was stirred by seeing how the city was filled with idolatry.
  • Questions for the skeptic – Acts 17:19-34
    • What if there is a transcendent being? (Acts 17:23-25)
      • Romans 1:20-21 – The invisible attributes of God are clearly seen.
    • What if there is a purpose to life? (Acts 17:26-28)
      • Ecclesiastes 1:2-3; 3:11
    • What if there is a moral standard? (Acts 17:30-31)
      • Proverbs 6:16-19
    • What if Jesus’s tomb is empty? (Acts 17:31)
      • Acts 2:22-36
  • What if Jesus died for you? Romans 5:8

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October 15, 2014

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  • II Timothy 4:9-16
  • The devil never gives up on Christians
    • Luke 4:8,12-13 – The devil left Jesus “until an opportune time.”
    • Galatians 5:16-17
    • Ephesians 6:10-13
  • Not all Christians will go to heaven
    • Hebrews 2:1; 3:12
    • II Peter 2:20-22 – The terrible state of the apostate.
  • Friends and family can’t save you
    • Philippians 3:12-14; 4:13 – All of Paul’s righteousness and zeal could not save Demas.
    • Colossians 4:14; Philemon 1:23-24 – Neither could Demas’ other friends!
    • Ezekiel 18:20-32 – Every one of us will be judged individually!
  • Six important facts about the judgment! II Corinthians 5:10
    • Judgment is universal
    • Our lives will be revealed
    • Christ is the judge
    • Each individual will be judged
    • Each judged according to their deeds
    • God’s word will be the standard

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October 15, 2014

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October 14, 2014

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  • Ecclesiastes 1:13-18; 9:11-16
  • Law of sowing and reaping – Hebrews 10:12-13
    • David had to live with the consequences of his sin. II Samuel 12:9-12
    • Galatians 6:7-8
    • Sometimes we make life unnecessarily complex because of our bad decisions.
  • Add the activity of the devil! Job 1:9-11
  • Life isn’t fair! Judges 6:13
  • Life isn’t fair … but God is fair! Psalms 145:17
    • God remembers when others do not. Hebrews 6:10
    • God provides an escape from temptation. I Corinthians 10:13
    • God rewards according to ability. Matthew 25:14-30
      • We all have different abilities. Romans 12:3-8
    • God accepts according to what you have. II Corinthians 8:12
    • God judges fairly and impartially. Romans 2:5-11
  • A just God rules the world! Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

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