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Pastor Homer Evins Jr March 10 2024 - A Forgiving Heart-Luke 7 Part IV Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site. SERMON NOTES A Forgiving Heart Luke 7:36-50 I. Remember (Exodus 11) • Good Morning!!! I am so glad that you are here today! • We are getting ready for one of the most important times in the life of the church! • But one of the moment’s that means a lot is sometimes one of the moments that is kinda overlooked • Expound on why? • As we examine our text today, we see one of the most tremendous moments in salvations preporation. • What Mary sees when she looks at herself. • When Israel looks at themselves, • When we see our sins/failures • Read Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” II. Inside The Box • As we continue to examine our text, let’s investigate more. • Sometimes we (man) overlooks the importance of what is in us…but God does not!! • What is the problem with underestimating ourselves! • We are designed to be phemononal! • Listen to Acts 1:8 III. Choose Jesus Today!

Pastor Talo LaMar March 10 2024 Enseñanza bíblica de la Palabra de Dios: https://thegoodnewschurch.org Si desea donar, nuestra página web ofrece PayPal como un método conveniente para donar a nuestro ministerio, o visite: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist Puede obtener más información de contacto en el sitio web.

Pastor Homer Evins Jr March 03 2024 - A Forgiving Heart-Luke 7 Part III Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site. SERMON NOTES Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site.

Pastor Talo LaMar March 03 2024 Enseñanza bíblica de la Palabra de Dios: https://thegoodnewschurch.org Si desea donar, nuestra página web ofrece PayPal como un método conveniente para donar a nuestro ministerio, o visite: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist Puede obtener más información de contacto en el sitio web.

Pastor Homer Evins Jr February 25 2024 - A Forgiving Heart-Luke 7 Part II Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site. SERMON NOTES Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site.

Honorable Marco Martinez February 25 2024 Enseñanza bíblica de la Palabra de Dios: https://thegoodnewschurch.org Si desea donar, nuestra página web ofrece PayPal como un método conveniente para donar a nuestro ministerio, o visite: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist Puede obtener más información de contacto en el sitio web.

Pastor Homer Evins Jr February 18 2024 - A Forgiving Heart-Luke 7 Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site. SERMON NOTES A Forgiving Heart Luke 7:36-50 I. Remember (Exodus 11) • Good Morning!!! I am so glad that you are here today! • We are getting ready for one of the most important times in the life of the church! • But one of the moment’s that means a lot is sometimes one of the moments that is kinda overlooked • Expound on why? • As we examine our text today, we see one of the most tremendous moments in salvations preporation. • What Mary sees when she looks at herself. • When Israel looks at themselves, • When we see our sins/failures • Read Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” II. Inside The Box • As we continue to examine our text, let’s investigate more. • Sometimes we (man) overlooks the importance of what is in us…but God does not!! • What is the problem with underestimating ourselves! • We are designed to be phemononal! • Listen to Acts 1:8 III. Choose Jesus Today!

Pastor Talo LaMar February 18 2024 Enseñanza bíblica de la Palabra de Dios: https://thegoodnewschurch.org Si desea donar, nuestra página web ofrece PayPal como un método conveniente para donar a nuestro ministerio, o visite: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist Puede obtener más información de contacto en el sitio web.

Pastor Homer Evins Jr February 11 2024 - i choose You- Matthew 4 Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site. SERMON NOTES I’ve Called You! Matthew 4:18-22 NKJV “And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him. Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.” ‭‭‬‬‬‬‬‬ 1. I Choose You 2. Your decision 3. Follow Through 4. Conclusion

Pastor Talo LaMar February 11 2024 Enseñanza bíblica de la Palabra de Dios: https://thegoodnewschurch.org Si desea donar, nuestra página web ofrece PayPal como un método conveniente para donar a nuestro ministerio, o visite: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist Puede obtener más información de contacto en el sitio web.

Pastor Homer Evins Jr February 04 2024 - IGNITION- The Re-Re Words-Ezra 3 Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site. SERMON NOTES IGNITION: “THE RE-RE WORDS” Ezra 3:11-13 (NKJV) And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the Lord: “For He is good, For His mercy endures forever toward Israel.” Then all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. 12But many of the priests and Levites and heads of the fathers’ houses, old men who had seen the first temple, wept with a loud voice when the foundation of this temple was laid before their eyes. Yet many shouted aloud for joy, 13so that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people, for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the sound was heard afar off. I. RE-CONNECT (Jeremiah 29:13-14) • GOOD MORNING! I am so glad that you are here today! • Happy New Year!! • Do you Know “RE-RE?” • Expound on the “RE” words! • Why are these words important? What is the significance? • What is significant about our text today, and what does that have to do with you? • Modem Example: Connect-Re Connect • Listen to what God says in (Jeremiah 29:13-14). • Doesn’t this make you “re”evaluate your relationship? • God pursues a real relationship with us. But sometimes we are not receptive to what He is doing. So we disembark on our own journey…messing things up! II. RE-BUILD (ISAIAH 61:1-3) • As we examine the text that we have today, we see that one of the keys to the “rebuilding,” is the “Reconnecting” of their relationship to God. • What is the significance of these “Re’s?” • Listen to (Isaiah 61:1-3) III. RE-FOCUS (MATT. 6:33-34) • As we continue to look at the text we see that the people had to do a lot of heavy lifting!!! • With the alter being placed back, and for the sacrifices being reinstituted, the act of “re-focusing” is established! • Listen to the wisdom that is shared in (Matthew 6:33-34). • Coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburg Steelers has a saying. “Keep the standard, the standard!” • We have to remember to keep God first. So many times, we try to re-prioritize things. • When we do, we find ourselves falling deeper and deeper into trouble. Why? Because we did not keep the main thing the main thing. • Listen to (Deut. 6:4-5). IV. RE-STORED (John 14:6) • As we continue on our journey through the “Re-Re Words,” we come to another critical one. • What is the value of restoring? • Jeremiah 29:14. What bearing does this have on restoration? • Prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) V. CHOOSE JESUS TODAY (JOHN 14:6)

Pastor Talo LaMar February 04 2024 Enseñanza bíblica de la Palabra de Dios: https://thegoodnewschurch.org Si desea donar, nuestra página web ofrece PayPal como un método conveniente para donar a nuestro ministerio, o visite: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist Puede obtener más información de contacto en el sitio web.

Pastor Homer Evins Jr January 28 2024 - IGNITION- The Re-Re Words-Ezra 3 Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site. SERMON NOTES IGNITION: “THE RE-RE WORDS” Ezra 3:11-13 (NKJV) And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the Lord: “For He is good, For His mercy endures forever toward Israel.” Then all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. 12But many of the priests and Levites and heads of the fathers’ houses, old men who had seen the first temple, wept with a loud voice when the foundation of this temple was laid before their eyes. Yet many shouted aloud for joy, 13so that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people, for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the sound was heard afar off. I. RE-CONNECT (Jeremiah 29:13-14) • GOOD MORNING! I am so glad that you are here today! • Happy New Year!! • Do you Know “RE-RE?” • Expound on the “RE” words! • Why are these words important? What is the significance? • What is significant about our text today, and what does that have to do with you? • Modem Example: Connect-Re Connect • Listen to what God says in (Jeremiah 29:13-14). • Doesn’t this make you “re”evaluate your relationship? • God pursues a real relationship with us. But sometimes we are not receptive to what He is doing. So we disembark on our own journey…messing things up! II. RE-BUILD (ISAIAH 61:1-3) • As we examine the text that we have today, we see that one of the keys to the “rebuilding,” is the “Reconnecting” of their relationship to God. • What is the significance of these “Re’s?” • Listen to (Isaiah 61:1-3) III. RE-FOCUS (MATT. 6:33-34) • As we continue to look at the text we see that the people had to do a lot of heavy lifting!!! • With the alter being placed back, and for the sacrifices being reinstituted, the act of “re-focusing” is established! • Listen to the wisdom that is shared in (Matthew 6:33-34). • Coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburg Steelers has a saying. “Keep the standard, the standard!” • We have to remember to keep God first. So many times, we try to re-prioritize things. • When we do, we find ourselves falling deeper and deeper into trouble. Why? Because we did not keep the main thing the main thing. • Listen to (Deut. 6:4-5). IV. Choose Jesus Today (John 14:6)

Honorable Marco Martinez January 28 2024 Enseñanza bíblica de la Palabra de Dios: https://thegoodnewschurch.org Si desea donar, nuestra página web ofrece PayPal como un método conveniente para donar a nuestro ministerio, o visite: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist Puede obtener más información de contacto en el sitio web.

Pastor Homer Evins Jr January 21 2024 - IGNITION- The Re-Re Words - II Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the site. SERMON NOTES IGNITION: “THE RE-RE WORDS” Ezra 3:11-13 (NKJV) And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the Lord: “For He is good, For His mercy endures forever toward Israel.” Then all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. 12But many of the priests and Levites and heads of the fathers’ houses, old men who had seen the first temple, wept with a loud voice when the foundation of this temple was laid before their eyes. Yet many shouted aloud for joy, 13so that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people, for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the sound was heard afar off. I. RE-CONNECT (Jeremiah 29:13-14) • GOOD MORNING! I am so glad that you are here today! • Happy New Year!! • Do you Know “RE-RE?” • Expound on the “RE” words! • Why are these words important? What is the significance? • What is significant about our text today, and what does that have to do with you? • Modem Example: Connect-Re Connect • Listen to what God says in (Jeremiah 29:13-14). • Doesn’t this make you “re”evaluate your relationship? • God pursues a real relationship with us. But sometimes we are not receptive to what He is doing. So we disembark on our own journey…messing things up! II. RE-BUILD (ISAIAH 61:1-3) • As we examine the text that we have today, we see that one of the keys to the “rebuilding,” is the “Reconnecting” of their relationship to God. • What is the significance of these “Re’s?” • Listen to (Isaiah 61:1-3) III. Choose Jesus Again!

Honorable William Ramirez January 21 2024 Enseñanza bíblica de la Palabra de Dios: https://thegoodnewschurch.org Si desea donar, nuestra página web ofrece PayPal como un método conveniente para donar a nuestro ministerio, o visite: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist Puede obtener más información de contacto en el sitio web.

Pastor Talo LaMar January 14 2024 - Joint Service Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site. Enseñanza bíblica de la Palabra de Dios: https://thegoodnewschurch.org Si desea donar, nuestra página web ofrece PayPal como un método conveniente para donar a nuestro ministerio, o visite: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist Puede obtener más información de contacto en el sitio web.

Pastor Talo LaMar January 07 2024 Enseñanza bíblica de la Palabra de Dios: https://thegoodnewschurch.org Si desea donar, nuestra página web ofrece PayPal como un método conveniente para donar a nuestro ministerio, o visite: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist Puede obtener más información de contacto en el sitio web.

Pastor Homer Evins Jr January 07 2024 - IGNITION- The Re-Re Words Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site. SERMON NOTES IGNITION: “THE RE-RE WORDS” Ezra 3:11-13 (NKJV) And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the Lord: “For He is good, For His mercy endures forever toward Israel.” Then all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. 12But many of the priests and Levites and heads of the fathers’ houses, old men who had seen the first temple, wept with a loud voice when the foundation of this temple was laid before their eyes. Yet many shouted aloud for joy, 13so that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people, for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the sound was heard afar off. I. RE-CONNECT (Jeremiah 29:13-14) • GOOD MORNING! I am so glad that you are here today! • Happy New Year!! • Do you Know “RE-RE?” • Expound on the “RE” words! • Why are these words important? What is the significance? • What is significant about our text today, and what does that have to do with you? • Modem Example: Connect-Re Connect • Listen to what God says in (Jeremiah 29:13-14). • Doesn’t this make you “re”evaluate your relationship? • God pursues a real relationship with us. But sometimes we are not receptive to what He is doing. So we disembark on our own journey…messing things up! II. RE-BUILD (ISAIAH 61:1-3) • CHOOSE JESUS TODAY

Honorable Marco Martinez December 31 2023 - Joint Service Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site. Enseñanza bíblica de la Palabra de Dios: https://thegoodnewschurch.org Si desea donar, nuestra página web ofrece PayPal como un método conveniente para donar a nuestro ministerio, o visite: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist Puede obtener más información de contacto en el sitio web.

Pastor Homer Evins Jr December 17 - IGNITION- THERE SHALL BE PEACE - II Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site. SERMON NOTES IGNITION: THERE SHALL BE PEACE PSALMS 4:1-8 1Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 2How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah 3But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear when I call to Him. 4Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah 5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the Lord. 6There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. 7You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased. 8I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. I. THIS MEANS WAR (GEN. 3:1-19) • GOOD MORNING!!! I AM SO GLAD THAT YOU ARE HERE TODAY. • TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT THE ADVENT ASPECT OF PEACE. • WHY ARE WE IN NEED OF PEACE? • WHEN WE LOOK AT GENESIS 3:1-19, WE ARE CONFRONTED WITH OUR DOWNFALL. • WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS? • AREN’T YOU GLAD THAT THIS NOT ABOUT JUST OUR FAILURES! • WHEN WE LOOK AT PSALM 4, WE LEARN THAT IN THE MIDST OF OUR OUR FAILURES, GOD CREATES OPPORTUNITES FOR US TO BE FORGIVEN. II. HOW TO KNOW PEACE? (JOHN 3:16) • CHOOSE JESUS TODAY!

Pastor Talo LaMar December 17 2023 Enseñanza bíblica de la Palabra de Dios: https://thegoodnewschurch.org Si desea donar, nuestra página web ofrece PayPal como un método conveniente para donar a nuestro ministerio, o visite: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist Puede obtener más información de contacto en el sitio web.

Pastor Talo LaMar December 10 2023 Enseñanza bíblica de la Palabra de Dios: https://thegoodnewschurch.org Si desea donar, nuestra página web ofrece PayPal como un método conveniente para donar a nuestro ministerio, o visite: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist Puede obtener más información de contacto en el sitio web.

Pastor Homer Evins Jr December 10 - IGNITION- THERE SHALL BE PEACE Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site. SERMON NOTES IGNITION: THERE SHALL BE PEACE PSALMS 4:1-8 1Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 2How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah 3But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear when I call to Him. 4Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah 5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the Lord. 6There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. 7You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased. 8I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. I. THIS MEANS WAR (GEN. 3:1-19) • GOOD MORNING!!! I AM SO GLAD THAT YOU ARE HERE TODAY. • TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT THE ADVENT ASPECT OF PEACE. • WHY ARE WE IN NEED OF PEACE? • WHEN WE LOOK AT GENESIS 3:1-19, WE ARE CONFRONTED WITH OUR DOWNFALL. • WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS? • AREN’T YOU GLAD THAT THIS NOT ABOUT JUST OUR FAILURES! • WHEN WE LOOK AT PSALM 4, WE LEARN THAT IN THE MIDST OF OUR OUR FAILURES, GOD CREATES OPPORTUNITES FOR US TO BE FORGIVEN. II. HOW TO KNOW PEACE? (JOHN 3:16) • CHOOSE JESUS TODAY!

Pastor Homer Evins Jr December 03 - IGNITION- WHAT IS TO COME - Part II Bible Teaching from God's Word: https://thegoodnewschurch.org If you'd like to donate, our webpage offers PayPal as a convenient method of giving to our ministry, or, go to: https://paypal.me/sbcoakdale Facebook: Sierra Baptist Church (Oakdale): http://tinyurl.com/sierra-baptist You can get more of our contact information from the web site. SERMON NOTES IGNITION: WHAT IS TO COME “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.” I. Look Into the Future! (Dan. 12:1b-2) • Good Morning!! I am so glad that you are here today! • Today we are taking a look into the future! 😀 • When you here that someone is going to tell you your future what do you think? Where does your mind go to? • When many people hear this, naturally many go to the mystics, astrologers, ext. • And last Sunday we saw how King Nebby inquired of these various entities. • The result however did not go as planned. He learned and did many others that if you are in need of answers the best one to go to is God. (James 1:5) ““If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” • Daniel was given the opportunities to be used by God to tell Nebby about the dreams! • But God would also tell Daniel about things that were to come as well! • Look at what God revealed to Daniel in chapter 12:1b-3) ““At that time Michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; And there shall be a time of trouble, Such as never was since there was a nation, Even to that time. And at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, Some to everlasting life, Some to shame and everlasting contempt. Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars” • Look at what is God is making known! II. Tell The Whole Truth! (Luke 16:19-31) • As we continue to look into our text we see that the Apostle Peter, addresses the fact that there is a standard of living we need to strive for! • Great travesty of the Church today: we do not tell people the consequences of Sin! • We tell people how to get their life right, we have some that are preaching the power of positivity and financial security, but we are not telling people about the consequences of living life opposite of God that leads to HELL! • This is a tremendous disservice not only to the lost, but also Christ who has sent us to be Witnesses and living testimonies! • Jesus spent more time referencing Hell than Heaven. Here’s a question for you…why? • Because He doesn’t want us to go there!!! • Listen to this Parable that Jesus tells and see if you can catch it (Luke 16;19-31) • The sentiment of the Rich Man is unfortunately the mindset of not just the world, but also of many “CHRISTIANS” • Look at verse 26: “great gulf, is fixed” • Wording changes in the translations: NIV(Great Chasm), KJV/NKJV(Great Gulf), CJB(Deep Rift) • No matter how you look at it, there are two locations that people can go to. Heaven or Hell! (Matthew 7:13-14 NIV) ““Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” • Jesus calls for us to choose Heaven, but He let’s us know that He’ll is a destination we can choose as well! • Peter informs us that the results of choosing Heaven leads to exuding the characteristics of godliness that we sought after! III. All Things New! (Revelation 21:1-2) • Peter informs us of the new things coming! • Many believers do not know that there is a new Heaven and a New Earth, and a New Jerusalem coming! • Serious questions time: Why is that? • Inadequate study of the Bible! • Listen to (Revelation 21:1-2) “Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also, there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.” • This is promise that we are given! But unfortunately, this is information that is not being shared, and in some cases is being shared incorrectly! • We must share the truth’. And share it correctly and fully regardless of how it will make you uneasy! • We should know this!!