Jesus heals the man who was paralyzed. His friends cut a hole in the roof and lowered the man in so he could see Jesus.

Abraham is a model for us to follow in his faith. But there were times he did not trust in God as he should have.

Rahab is an unlikely heroine of the Bible

Resources

• Sermon Sheet

About Naaman's servants.

Deborah and Jael are both used by God to defeat the enemies of Israel.

2 Corinthians 4:7-11 Matthew 16:13-18 God works through our weaknesses. He works in unlikely people and circumstances.

Four lepers received God's grace - they found the enemy camp deserted. They shared the good news with their city.

Gideon struggled to follow God's direction for him. He won the battle but then led Israel in worshipping idols.

This sermon tells of the indebted widow and the miracle of the loaves and fish, from the widow's and the boy's perspective. Pastor Michelle compares the different stories and finds many similarities in the two unlikely heroes. She then talks about how we should look for impossible situations in life and use our spiritual imaginations and God's help to make them possible.

II Samuel 11:1-4, 26-27, II Samuel 12:1-14, I Chronicles 29:29-30

Psalm 25:4-19, John 15:1-5,11-12 About a troubled boy who taught Pastor Shoup patience and Christian love. The Bible says real Christian love is patient and kind and loves the truth. Pastor Shoup says Christian love is impossible without God.

This scripture passage demonstrates Jesus' power and authority. It is near the scripture where Jesus stops the storm that had frightened the disciples. The demons recognize Jesus as Lord. The crowd is frightened by Jesus' power. The possessed man clings to the demons and begs that they stay nearby.

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• Sermon Notes

Jesus likes to surprise us.

Message to the confirmation class of 2010.

Links

• Confirmation

Jesus felt sorry for the hassled and helpless crowd. Let us try to see others with "people eyes" to connect with who they really are.

Jesus talked frequently about the Kingdom of God. What does it mean to us?

Was the kingdom of God present during Jesus' time? Has it been fulfilled now?

Our Father seeks us out and invites us to his kingdom.

Jesus describes the kingdom of God in his Sermon on the Mount.

Try to look at your neighbor through God's eyes before judging.

Now that we are in the kingdom, we should speak words that boost each other up, not slander and spread lies.

Jesus' triumphant entrance to Jerusalem. Later that week, his interview with Pilate.

Be assured that there is life after death, because Jesus died on the cross for us and was risen from the dead.

Paul, before and after his conversion. The difference a personal relationship with Jesus makes!

Hear the contrast between our earthly successful leaders and our Jesus.

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• Sermon Notes

Mothers, be guiding your children to do great things in the Kingdom of God.

Recap of the Kingdom of God sermon series. What are the important takeaway from this for you?

The parable of the wheat and the weeds.

Fulfilling the great commission by serving the world.

Links

• Western Fairfax Christian Ministries

Look at the story of the Good Samaritan in new ways.

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• Sermon Notes

Finding the right message for the people. Reaching them for Jesus Christ.

Hear about Jenny and Aaron's response to God's call

What are the obstacles for us to have a personal relationship with Jesus? How did Jesus call Nathaniel through his friend?

Abraham is tested and does not receive all the answers from God. He has faith.

From the "Hope in the Darkness" service for those who are grieving during the Christmas season.

We don't have to understand everything about Jesus to believe in him.

Making the Christmas story personal this year.

2009 What will you remember? Putting God first.

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• Sermon Notes

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• Study Questions

About being tested by failure, loss, temptation and success. How to grow your faith muscles!

Resources

• A Faith that Grows worksheet

Have the faith to give God your first and best offerings, not the leftovers.

Acts 2:42-44

Hebrews 4:12

Acts 8:26-39

Jonah 2:10-3:5

Matthew 1:1-6, 17

Luke 2:1-7

Matthew 5:13-16

Also Isaiah 45:5-7;22-23

Also Colossians 2:9-15

Revelation 20;11-15

Includes an update from CPC missionaries to the Gulf Coast, Aaron and Jenny Gordon

Romans 12:1-2 Philippians 4:11-13

Also Revelation 21:10-18; 22:1-5

Also 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Through his life and ministry, Christ has made an invitation to you – but you must RSVP. You have to open up – our mighty God won't pry open the door to your heart. But be warned, once you let him in, its renovation time.