THE ASCENSION OF JESUS CHRISTACTS 1:9-11, MARCH 20, 2011
WHAT IT MEANT TO THE DISCIPLES
Proof He is ___________________________________________“But they did not believe the women, because their words seemedto them like nonsense. (Luke 24:51)
Signaled the end of His __________________________________“…He appeared to Peter…then to the 12. After that…to more than500 at the same time…then He appeared to James, then to all of theApostles…” (1 Corinthians 15:5-8)
Ushered in a new _______________________________________“Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though youdo not see Him now, you believe in Him… (1Peter 1:8)
WHAT IT MEANS TO US
Heaven is ________________________________________ there“While He was blessing them, He left them and was taken up intoheaven. (Luke 24:51)
Jesus has ______________________________________ His glory“…Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God’s righthand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to Him.”(1 Peter 3:21-22
At present we share in His ________________________________“And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in theheavenly realms in Christ Jesus.” (Ephesians 2:6)
Our _________________________________________is with Him“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and takeyou to be with me that you also may be where I am. (John 14:3)

“I” AM THE WORKMANPHILIPPIANS 1:1-11, MARCH 13, 2011
LAST SUNDAY
Same scripture, but different sermon title: __________________________________
Paul expressed _________________________________ for the believers at Philippi
Sixteen times Paul uses the words ________________________________________
Verse 6 is clear that God is the _________________________________ of salvation
PAUL’S PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT (vv. 9-11)`
The Believer’s Perseverance
“…love may abound more and more…” (v.9)Love is at the ___________________________ of biblical Christianity
“…in knowledge and depth of insight…” (v.9)More than __________________________ information about the Bible
“…discern what is best…” (v.10)A desire to live as _________________________________ as possible
“…be pure and blameless until the day of Christ” (v.10)Growth in personal _________________________________________
“filled with the fruit of righteousness…” (v.11)All of this produces ________________________________________
CONCLUSION TO THIS PASSAGE
It is true that God brings His work to _____________________________
It is also true, that the believer is not merely ____________ in this process

ACTS 28:1-6

DON’T MAKE SNAP DECISIONS ABOUT PEOPLE

Always _________________________________ yourself

Always strive to be _______________________________

“Who are you to judge someone else’s servant?

To his own master he stands or falls.” Romans 14:4

Don’t _____________________________________ God

DON’T BUY INTO CULTURAL SUPERSTITIONS

Always question cultural _________________________

Always be __________________________ to our culture

“Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes

an enemy of God.”  James 4:4

Don’t ____________________________ irrational beliefs

DON’T BE SWAYED BY PUBLIC OPINION

Always ________________________ the thought process

Always think for _________________________________

“Be on guard; stand firm in the faith; be men (and women)

of courage; be strong.”  1 Corinthians 16:13

Don’t ___________________________________ courage