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10/28/2014

Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:1-14
Memory Verse: "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you
will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. Matthew 6:24

Sermon Notes:

God owns everything and I am His steward. My financial priorities should flow from the desires of my Master!

1. Donkeys, coats, cheers, trees, and crowds, ALL belong to Jesus! 21:1-22

He describes it! V. 2
He deserves it! V. 3
He uses it!
He needs it? V. 3
He declares it! V. 12-13
He defends it! V. 16
He dramatizes it! V. 19-20
He defines it! V. 21-22

2. By What Authority/who gave you this authority? 21:23-27

Jesus is challenged over it!
Jesus challenges back!
The issue of authority is settled in the heart of the hearer!
The sincerity and power of Jesus’ works, settles the issue of the source of His authority in our lives. If we trust his heart for us, then we can follow his commands.

3. Two parables about authority!

Two sons: 21:28-32

1) Which is the “good” son?
2) The one who repented and obeyed!

One Vineyard: 21:33-46

1) Who are the “good” tenants?
2) Those who will give to the owner what belongs to him at harvest!

Summary

Donkeys, coats, cheers, trees, and crowds, ALL belong to Jesus! 21:1-22
By What Authority and who gave you this authority? 21:23-27
Two parables about authority!

So What?

Who is the object of my affection?
Who is in control of my decisions, who is my authority?
How am I honoring God with my life?
What fruit am I giving to him in obedience to Jesus

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The Treasure Principle

10/19/2014

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Memory Verse: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33

The Treasure Principle means to make our values or treasures match God’s values.

1. Value a Person, Jesus!

Love God! Matthew 22:36-37
Follow Jesus! Six times in Matthew! 4:19; 8:22; 9:9; 10:38; 16:24; 19:21
Feed His Sheep! John 21:15-17

2. Values a Place, Heaven! Revelation 21:3-4

The place of God’s:

Reign! Presence: Luke 23:43; John 14:3, 17:24
Rest: Isaiah 57:2; Hebrews 4:9; Revelation 14:13
Reunion: people of God

3. Values a Possession, Eternal Reward!

Inheritance: Colossians 3:23-25
From Jesus! Revelation 22:12

4. The treasure principal is right, smart, eternal.

It is in agreement with God’s word!
It is wise for this world!
It is not only for this world!
God takes care of everything we really need!

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Does God Care About Money?

10/12/2014

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Scripture: Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy,and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21

God uses money as a means of revealing the true priorities of our hearts!

1. Substitute for the things we value! Matthew 13:44,

Your money shows your values!
Do we value God enough to spend our money on Him or His priorities?

2. Shows out Transformation! Luke19:8

When God changes our hearts, He changes the way we use money!
How is God’s work in your life shown through your use of money?

3. Signifies our Service and our Master: Matthew 6:24-25

Everyone has one true Master, You cannot serve God and money!
You love and are devoted to one!
You hate and despise the other!
Life is more than food, body, and clothes! So don’t worry about it!

4. Smart (Spiritually Intelligent) Builder: 1 Corinthians 3:10

Build on Christ!
Build for Christ!
Build for Heaven!
Give your material wealth to help meet physical and spiritual needs now!

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Why Sunday School?

10/6/2014

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Acts 2:40-47

Matt. 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

5 Functions of Sunday School:

Evangelism
Discipleship
Fellowship
Ministry
Worship

Purpose Statement
Riverview Baptist Church Sunday School Glorifies God by sharing the good news of Jesus through life changing Bible study and caring ministry, resulting in a loving obedient family of faith

5 Functions: Were happening in the beginning, its not a new thing, only named and organized in a different way.

Sunday School is the only group challenged to fulfill all the functions
This is the church doing the work of the church
It is the one place that every member of the church has an opportunity to serve

Purpose Statement: Why?

Serves as a verbal picture that can be used as a:
Compass to see we are going in the right direction
Lens to view what we are doing discerning the good from the best
Measure to evaluate how we are doing
If not properly communicated we have no direction
Aim at nothing hit every time

So we begin with evangelism and how it is described in our purpose statement.

5 Functions of Sunday School:

Evangelism
Discipleship
Fellowship
Ministry
Worship

Purpose Statement
Riverview Baptist Church Sunday School Glorifies God by sharing the good news of Jesus through life changing Bible study and caring ministry, resulting in a loving obedient family of faith

Next we see discipleship and how it relates through the purpose statement

5 Functions of Sunday School:

Evangelism
Discipleship
Fellowship
Ministry
Worship

Purpose Statement
Riverview Baptist Church Sunday School Glorifies God by sharing the good news of Jesus through life changing Bible study and caring ministry, resulting in a loving obedient family of faith

5 Functions of Sunday School:

Evangelism
Discipleship
Fellowship
Ministry
Worship

5 Functions of Sunday School:

Evangelism
Discipleship
Fellowship
Ministry
Worship

Purpose Statement
Riverview Baptist Church Sunday School Glorifies God by sharing the good news of Jesus through life changing Bible study and caring ministry, resulting in a loving obedient family of faith

5 Functions of Sunday School:

Evangelism
Discipleship
Fellowship
Ministry
Worship

Purpose Statement
Riverview Baptist Church Sunday School Glorifies God by sharing the good news of Jesus through life changing Bible study and caring ministry, resulting in a loving obedient family of faith

Application:
Our tendency is to drift away from Christ’s commands not to them. So what are we going to do about it?

Prayerful
Purposeful
Participate
Persistent
Plan

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All To Jesus

The Treasure Principle

Does God Care About Money?

Why Sunday School?

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