Temptations All Christians Face

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Temptations All Christians Face

Mark 7:1-23

March 17, 2019 • Pastor Allen Bonnell

1. The temptation to place ritual over relationship.

2. The temptation to place tradition over truth

“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty
deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental
spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” Colossians 2:8

3. The temptation to place outward appearance above inward
change.

“For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward
appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” 1 Sam 16:7b

God’s Word > Our Experiences

The Lord's Supper

April 14, 2019 • Pastor Allen Bonnell

I. The bread represents how much God hates sin. II. The cup represents God forgiving us of our sin. How do you participate? 1. Reflect 2. Repent 3. Reconcile 4. Rejoice 5. Resolve 6. Return “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29

Who is Jesus?

April 7, 2019 • Pastor Allen Bonnell

1. We justify our behavior by changing our beliefs. God’s Word > Our Experiences 2. The mercy of God where meet you where you are, but the love of God won’t leave you there. God’s Grace > Our Past Who do you say Jesus is?

How Many Loaves?

March 31, 2019 • Pastor Brent Foley

1. Your bread is valuable. You are denigrating what He delights Himself in. 2. Jesus will multiply your bread. God wants your everything so He can make more. 3. Your bread was always His bread.