#7 – A Light in the Darkness! 

Matthew 5:14-16

Four Facts that Summarize Being a Light Bringer
1.	The REALITY of the Situation - A Dark World
Matthew 5:14
Matthew 24:37
Genesis 6:5
Proverbs 4:19
Philippians 2:15
Luke 1:78-79
2.	The REQUISITE of the Saints - An Open Declaration
Matthew 5:14,16
2 Corinthians 4:6
3.	The RISK of Secrecy - A Lost Opportunity
Matthew 5:15
Proverbs 31:18
Matthew 5:16
Acts 6:15
4.	The REASON of the Stand - A Glorified God
Matthew 5:16

3 Ways The Church Is a Light
a.	The Church Must Stand for Truth
1 Timothy 3:15
b.	The Church Must Rejoice in Hope
Romans 12:12
c.	The Church Must Gather in Faith
Hebrews 10:25
Hebrews 12:4

Sermon On The Mount

Sermon on the Mount – Part 7

2 Timothy 1:13-14

Benefits of Good Bible Doctrine
1. Doctrine brings 
unity
2. Doctrine fosters humility
3. Doctrine inspires 
worship
4. Doctrine leads to obedience
5. Doctrine protects the 
church

What to do with Good Bible Doctrine
1. Hold it fast and don’t deviate
2. Believe it so deeply it becomes a part of you
3. Keep an attitude of 
love as you defend it
4. 
Guard it in the power of the Holy Spirit

Spiritual Toughness Lesson 4 I Adult Bible Class

John 3:16 
John 15:13 
John 14:19 
1 Samuel 20:3
Daniel 12:2 
Revelation 20:6
1. The Resurrection Defeats Life 
1 Corinthians 15:20 
Leviticus 23:10
Philippians 3:21
1 Corinthians 15:21-22 
Romans 6:19 
1 Corinthians 15:35-37
Psalm 139:16

2. The Rapture Defies Death 
1 Corinthians 15:23 
John 1:7 
Luke 14:14 
1 Corinthians 15:51-52 
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 
John 11:43 

3. The Reign Deposes Death 
1 Corinthians 15:24-26 
Psalm 8:6 
Romans 5:14 
Revelation 20:14
1 Corinthians 15:54-55

Resurrection - The Rapture And Reign!

2 Timothy 1:15-18

4 Qualities Of A Spotlighted Servant

1.  Consistently Refreshing

2. Unashamedly Supporting

3. Diligently Seeking

4. Constantly Serving

Spiritual Toughness in Difficult Times - Part 5 I Adult Bible Class

Part 6 - A War To Win (By Losing!)

Luke 14:31-33
Three Facts About Fighting Against God:

It's An Unjustifiable War
Luke 14:31
Revelation 19:16
Revelation 11:15
Matthew 28:18
Daniel 7:14
Ephesians 1:20-22
Philippians 2:9-11
Luke 1:33
Matthew 22:21

It’s An Unwinnable War
Luke 14:31-32
Romans 16:20
Philippians 4:9
Hebrews 9:27
Romans 5:10
Ephesians 6:15

It's An Unconditional War
Luke 14:33 

What Unconditional Surrender Doesn't Mean :
- That You Must Clean Up Your Life Before You Come To Jesus
Mark 2:17
- You Must Purchase Your Salvation
Luke 14:33
Isaiah 55:1
1 Peter 1:18-19

What Unconditional Surrender Does Mean :
- You Must Recognize His Right To Rule Over You
Luke 14:31
- You Must Relinquish Everything To Him
Luke 14:33
- You Must Release All Your Personal Rights
Matthew 6:24

Answering the Masters Call Part 6

2 Timothy 2:1-6

1.	Attitude of a Child — We must ask daily for God’s gift of strength (2:1)
2.	Attitude of a Teacher — We need to multiply by discipling future disciplers (2:2)
3.	Attitude of a Soldier — We must view life as a spiritual battle and remain hyper-vigilant (2:3-4)
4.	Attitude of An Athlete — We are required to be self-disciplined and follow God’s rules (2:5)
5.	Attitude of a Farmer — We should see the Christian life as a great work with great reward (2:6)

Five Crucial Attitudes Of The Faithful And Fruitful Christian

2 Timothy 2:8-13

4 Spiritual Reasons To Never Give Up

1. The Resurrection of the God-man (2:8)
2. God’s Word Cannot be Stopped (2:9)
3. Suffering Faithfully Leads to the Salvation of Souls (2:10)
4. Belief and Unbelief have real blessings and consequences (2:11-13)

Spiritual Toughness Part 7 I Adult Bible Class

Part 7 - Don't Be Tasteless Salt
Luke 14:34-35

1. A precious Commodity
Luke 14:34; John 15:18

2. A squandered Opportunity
Luke 14:34

3. A dubious Uncertainty
Luke 14:34

4. A sad Reality
Luke 14:35; Romans 8:10

3 Basic Vital Signs of Spiritual Health
1) A visible heart beat
Proverbs 4:23
2) Breathing
James 3:10
3) Movement of the limbs
Proverbs 31:20
2 Corinthians 13:5

5. An imperative Responsibility
Luke 14:35; Matthew 13:15

4 Causes of the Dull of Hearing Disease
1) Mental distractions
James 1:19
2) Physical limitations
3) Emotional exaggeration
Mark 1:37-38
4) Spiritual deceptions
1 Corinthians 3:18

Answering the Masters Call Part 7 I AM Service

2 Timothy 2:14-19

Dealing With Doctrinal Strife in the Church

1. Refuse to engage in debates over teaching that leads to people’s 
destruction (2:14, 16-18)
2. Diligently work to please God and stay focused on the accurate 
study of God’s truth (2:15)
3. Trust God and Do Right (2:19)

Three Question Doctrine Test
1. Does it honor God and exalt Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord? (1 John 4:1-3)
2. Does it humble proud, fallen sinners? (Romans 3:10; James 4:6)
3. Does it promote holiness? (2 Timothy 2:19)

Spiritual Toughness Part 8 I Adult Bible Class

Part 1 - The Promise Of Greater Works 

Acts 10:38, Luke 4:1, 14, 18, 1 Corinthians 11:1, John 14:1,5,8,Exodus 33:18, John 14:9-11, John 5:19 , Matthew 1:18, John 14:12

Four Truths About The Holy Spirit's Greater Works Through Us 
1. The CAPACITY Of Greater Works
John 14:12 
Greater Works In Two Ways 
• In Permanence
• In Proportion

2. The COVENANT Of Greater Works 
John 14:12
John 7:39
John 16:7 

3. The COMMISSION Of Greater Works 
John 14:12
Luke 10:17-20
1 Peter 1:12 
Revelation 14:6
Ephesians 2:12
John 14:13-14


4. The CONCEIVABILITY Of Greater Works 
John 14:14
Luke 24:49
1 Corinthians 6:19
Isaiah 44:3

The Anointed Life I AM Service

2 Timothy 2:20-26

The Defining List on How To Be Useful To God
1. Flee, Follow, Fellowship (2:22)
2. Avoid Unnecessary Strife (2:23)
3. Be a Gentle, Patient, Humble, and 
Skilled Teacher then leave people in God’s Hands (2:24-26)

Sermon on the Mount – Part 7

The Home Church of Lodi

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