“The New Normal” If we believe in the Bible, then we must believe that the road to heaven is possible because Jesus died for us. Acts 17:18John 14:6Acts 4:12 John 11:25-26 How did we get the idea that “all roads lead to heaven”? Romans 1:20Romans 3:22-24mford

Talk about wrapping up the series today. Next week we start the new series “the new normal” Spend some time talking about Romantic Comedies. Talk about how I am generally not a big fan of them, (I know that shocks you!). Talk about how the general plot of all of these movies is really the same. Boy and Girl meet, Boy and Girl overcome amazing circu…

MINOR PROPHETS… MAJOR MESSAGES Haggai 1:2-3 The people lost their focus. Haggai 1:5-6 Their spiritual lives were on the back burner. Haggai 1:13-14, 2:9 Our mission is no different from those in Haggai’s day. Mark 10:45I Corinthians 6:19 God is for you. God is with you. God is in you.mford

“SUMMER IN THE VALLEY” Mark 6:30-44 Admit your need. Assess your resources. Mark 10:27 Offer your resources to God. Anticipate that God’s power will multiple your resources. Psalm 77:14mford

“MASKS “ Matthew 23:4-12 The religious leaders confused knowledge with intimacy. Luke 18:9-14 Self-righteous superstars are conscious, but not aware.Self-righteous superstars love to compare themselves.Self-righteous superstars focus on their own accomplishments.dcooper

“MOTHER’S DAY 2012” We need to give mom our best. Ephesians 5:25I Samuel 2:26 We need to understand what is important to mom. I Samuel 1:8 We need, in the case of Christian moms, to imitate her faith. I Samuel 1:24-28I Samuel 2:18-21mford

“ETERNITY: 2 DESTINATIONS, 1 CHOICE” Luke 16:22-31 You will be aware right after you die. You will either be happy or regretful right after you die.I Corinthians 2:9 You will reflect on your earthly life right after you die. Acts 2:38, 41mford

“BECAUSE OF THE RESURRECTION…” Matthew 28:5-6 Because of the resurrection, your life is worth something. Because of the resurrection, your future doesn’t have to be at risk. John 11:25-26 Because of the resurrection, your past is forgivable. Romans 5:6 Because of the resurrection, better times are ahead. II Corinthians 8:9…

“40 Days of Purpose” Matthew 21:6-11 I Corinthians 9:26 Colossians 1:16 We were created for God’s pleasure.We were formed for God’s family.We were made to be like Christ.We were created to tell others about God. John 13:17mford