Stony Point Podcast with Jim England

1.  A Christian that is going to Heaven A.  I want to take others to Heaven with me B.  I want to glorify God with my life C.  I want to do what is right   2.   Sacrifices to win others to Jesus A.  Gave up freedoms   B.  Became a servent  C.  Took away barriers   3.  Run to win a prize A. A prize you can win  B. A prize that is imperishable and eternal  C. A prize that requires training  4.  Intentional and disciplined A. Time with God each day  B. Talk about God everyday C. Doer of the word of God 

1.  Ministry opportunities are all around  A.  On the way to prayer  B.  In the afternoon chaos  C.  Person that was overlooked daily 2.   Ministry and miracles  A.  Confirmation of the Apostles’ ministry   B.  Confirmation of the New Testament  C.  Confirmation of the gospel of Jesus Christ  3.  Ministry and results  A. Answered prayers  B. Walking in faith  C. Changed lives 4.  Ministry and opposition A. Filled with the Holy Spirit  B. Spoke with boldness C. No denying good was done  D. Committed to obeying God 

1.  The disciple’ purpose is to be a witness A.  Share what you have seen & experienced about Jesus B.  Share even if it means sacrifice C.  Share all over the world  2.   The disciple’s promise of the Holy Spirit  A.  The Holy Spirit is a personal friend   B.  The Holy Spirt is a powerful partner  C.  The Holy Spirit is a promoter of Jesus 3.  The disciple’s message  A. God is speaking to each person  B. God is speaking about Jesus  C. Scriptures pointing to Jesus  4.  The people’s response  A. They were amazed  B. They were convicted  C. They were converted 

1.  A disciple must be an overcomer   A.  I must know my past sin is forgiven B.  I must overcome personal doubts C.  I must recommit to follow Jesus  2.   Do you love me more than these?  A.  Do you love me more than your peers?   B.  Do you love me more than your job? C.  Do you love me more than your hobbies? 3.  Do you love me?  No comparisons with others A. With all your heart  B. With all you mind C. With all you strength 4.  Do you really love me?  Not agape but phileo  A. A humble answer B. A honest answer 5.  If you love me then it should show A. Feed My lambs and My sheep

1.  Where did Peter go after denying Jesus  A.  The garden to pray? B.  John’s to figure things out C.  The tomb to investigate 2.   What Peter knew on Friday A.  Jesus died upon the cross and was buried   B.  Jesus’ dead body was placed in a tomb  C.  A stone was placed, the tomb was sealed  D. Soldiers were placed to guard the tomb 3.  What Peter learned on Sunday A. The tomb was empty, grave clothes untouched B. Mary Magdalene saw Jesus C. The women saw Jesus, told disciples and Peter D. Jesus was seen by two witnesses on road to Emmaus E. Jesus was seen by Peter F. Jesus was seen by the disciples  

1.  Peter shockingly denies Jesus  A.  He was one of the twelve  B.  He was in the inner circle C.  He made the great confession 2.   Three truths about temptation A.  Temptations are common in life   B.  Satan is on the prowl looking for a weakness C.  We all have a sinful nature 3.  The reasons Peter failed  A. He would not listen to Jesus’ words B. He had too much pride  C. He did not pray D. He followed at a distance E. He was with the enemy

1.  It was better for the disciples to face the storm then face the crowd A.  More likely to call out to God  B.  More likely to find the will of God  C.  More likely to overcome temptation  2.   Jesus knows about your storm  A.  He is interceding for you   B.  He comes to you in the storm C.  He is the peace in the storm 3.  Why did Jesus come walking on the water A. He is the Great I Am  B. He is greater then our fears C. He is our peace  4.  Peter walks on the water A. I can get out of the boat during storms     B. Stay focused on Jesus  C. Call out to Jesus when sinking 

1.  When the Lord asks  A.  But I am tired B.  But that goes against my experience  C.  But my peers will laugh  D. But because you asked  2.   A glimpse of His glory  A.  Experiencing a personal miracle   B.  Seeing God’s holiness  C.  Realizing I am a sinner 3.  Don’t be afraid  A. A changed sinner is a new creation B. A changed sinner understands a sinner C. A changed sinner gives hope 

1.  Four levels of fruit bearing for Christians  A.  No fruit  B.  Some fruit C.  More fruit  D. Much or a lot of fruit  2.   What is Christian fruit  A.  Fruit of the Spirit   B.  Evidence of faith  C.  Leading others to faith in Jesus D. Discipling others for Jesus 3.   Why “no” fruit A.  Not really a Christian  B.   Sin is in your life   C. Out of the will of God  4.  Steps to bear more fruit  A. Cleansing from the Word  B. Abiding in Jesus  C. Pruning from God

1.  Heaven is a real place A.  Heaven is a prepared place  B.  Heaven is a personal place  C.  Heaven is the presence of God  2.   The Way to Heaven is known A.  Exclusive way   B.  Prophetic way  C.  Humbling way  3.   There is help till Heaven  A.  The counselor, comforter and helper B.   He dwells within you   C. He is the Spirit of Truth 4.  The goal is to get to Heaven  A. I’m just passing through  B. I’m an ambassador for Heaven C. I want to bring others with me 

1.  Jesus’ friends: Lazarus, Mary and Martha  A.  Jesus would stay at their house B.  Jesus loved their family  C.  Jesus’ feet were anointed by Mary  2.   Jesus delays coming  A.  Sent word to Jesus about Lazarus being sick   B.  Lazarus dies  C.  Jesus comes four days later 3.   Jesus’ purpose  A.  Glory to God B.   Growing the disciple’s faith  C. Causing others to believe  4.  Jesus’ pictures A. Glimpse of His authority  B. Glimpse of the Christian life  C. Glimpse of Heaven 

The power to lay down His life A.  Commitment to do God’s will B.  Compassion for others  C.  Courage to suffer, to face separation,  2.   The power to take up His life   A.  He is the Son of God   B.  He lived a sinless life C.  He paid our sin debt 3.   The power to give eternal life  A.  They shall never perish  B.   They shall not be snatched from His hands C. They cannot be charged  D. They cannot be separated 

The door to salvation  A.  His sheep know the Shepherd B.  His sheep hear His voice  C.  His sheep follow Him  2.   The door of sanctification  A.  Reflection of Jesus   B.  Guided by Jesus  C.  Ministered to by Jesus  3.   The lies of the thief  A.  Steal your walk with Christ  B.   Steal your joy from Christ  C. Steal your witness of Christ  4.  The door of Satisfaction      A.   Calmness in distress B. Courage in trials  C. Certainty in death 

Context of the declaration A.  Treasury area of the Temple B.  Time of the Feast of Tabernacles  C.  Ceremonial lighting of the Candelabras  2.   Claims that go with the declaration A.  Identifying as the Messiah   B.  Identifying as coming from Heaven C.  Identifying as God  3.   Call to follow  A.  Lead you out of darkness B.  Lead you to do right  C. Lead you to light the way for others 

Lessons from feeding the 5,000 A.  It starts with compassion  B.  The answer to “impossible” is Jesus C.  The answer to “not enough” is Jesus  D. The answer to my ministry is Jesus  2.   Our Spiritual need for Jesus, The Bread of Life A.  Only Jesus satisfies the hunger inside   B.  Only Jesus gives hope and security C.  Only Jesus gives sustenance for today  3.   Spiritually fed by daily bread  A.  Daily devotion and reading the Bible B.  Daily prayer guide C. Daily walk with spiritual goals  D. Daily prayer for salvation 

Speaking more about Jesus  A.  Because I’m convinced Jesus is Lord B.  Maintain an excitement about Jesus being Lord C.  Stay focused on inviting others 2.   Removing hypocrisy in my life  A.  Despise seeing it   B.  Maintain honesty C.  Refuse peer pressure  D. Matching believe with lifestyle  3.  Personal experience with Jesus  A.  Realizing Jesus knows all about me   B.  Finding Jesus is present during hard times C. Knowing Jesus is the ladder to Heaven

He deserves our gifts  A.  He is greater then me  B.  He is before me   C.  He is chosen by God 2.   The gift of baptism  A.  Identifying with Jesus   B.  Displaying the gospel  C.  Committing to grow 3.  The gift of witnessing  A.  Love for family and friends  B.  Concern for eternal judgment  C. Doing the Lord’s will 4.  The gift of myself A. Character of Christ B. Time, talent, treasure C. Obey His commands

What is incarnation A.  God becoming a man B.  Jesus is a man   C.  Jesus is God  2.   Why incarnation matters  A.  Jesus reveals God to us   B.  Jesus can relate to us  C.  Jesus can redeem us from sin  3.  The incarnation results  A.  Grace of God  B.  ‘Truth of God 

The three witnesses of Jesus  A.  Witness of John  B.  Works of Jesus    C.  Word of God  2.   John was not the light  A.  Jesus was preferred before me   B.  I am not worthy to loose His scandals  C.  I must decrease and He must increase 3.  Jesus was rejected as the Light by many  A.  Blinded by religion and tradition  B.  Blinded by good works  C.  Blinded by riches  4.  Some received Jesus and became children of God  A.  Repented of sin B.  Believed Jesus is the Light  C.  Spiritual birth 

Jesus and God  A.  Jesus was in the beginning  B.  Jesus was with God   C.  Jesus was God  2.  Jesus and creation  A.  Jesus is preexistent before creation B.  Jesus was a partner in creation  C.  Jesus was the plan for creation  3.  Jesus and the Old Testament  A.  There are pictures of Jesus  B.  There are prophecies of Jesus  C.  There are appearances of Jesus  4.  Jesus and purpose  A.  To know that Jesus is the Christ  B.  To believer that Jesus is Lord  C.  To have eternal life in His name

1. Truths to know A.  God is good B.  God’s mercy is forever   C.  The redeemed should speak up 2.  The redeemed that were lost A.  Home to the homeless B.  Purpose to the aimless C.  Hope to the hopeless D. Peace to the restless 3.  The redeemed from slavery A.  Freedom from sin B.  Freedom from guilt  C.  Freedom from fear  4.  The redeemed from storms  A.  Storms of illness B.  Storms of debt C.  Storms of temptation 

1. The disease and it’s symptoms  A.  False belief of self B.  Focus on the negative   C.  Fatalistic attitude  2.  The disease’s impact on one’s spiritual life A.  Unthankful to God B.  Doubt the power of God C.  Can’t hear the voice of God 3.  The disease and it’s results A.  Lack of faith in God B.  Fear of failure C.  Actions of rebellion to God 4.  The disease and it’s cure A.  Interceding Savior B.  Repentance and forgiveness C.  Practicing thanksgiving 

1. Jeremiah was in a state of darkness and depression A. Rejected by people for 40 years B. Imprisoned by the king C. Carried of to Egypt D. Grieved by sin and suffering of his people2. Jeremiah's hope was God's mercy A. God's compassions never cease B. Mercies are new each morning C. Great is God's faithfulness D. His hope was in the Lord3. Jeremiah learns perseverance A. God is good to those who trust Him B. Stay positive while waiting for God's help C. Accept hardship knowing God is growing your faith4. Jeremiah's message to youth to learn A. You are accountable to God B. You will be disciplined by God C. You are being shaped by God

1. Faith that sticks out A. Jeremiah was in prison B. Jerusalem was under siege C. Jury was laughing2. Faith that takes action A. Faith that obeys God'w Word B. Faith that others can see C. Faith that gives a picture of God's promises3. Faith that has a foundation A. God is the creator of the world B. God is just in His judgements C. God is gracious and merciful4. Faith that concludes this about God A. There is nothing that is impossible with God B. There is no problem that God can't solve C. There is no heart that God can't reach

1. The human heart is deceitful A. Sinners by nature B. Sinners by choice C. Sinners by practice2. The human heart and the Lord's help A. The Lord knows your heart B. The Lord can change your heart C. The Lord gives you a choice for your heart3. The Christian's deception about the heart A. The warning: temptation for the overconfident Christian B. The war: flesh and Spirit for every Christian C. The secret: walk in the Spirit

1.   Life choices in difficulty      A.  Some choose no hope, to be pessimist B.  Some choose false hope   C.  Some choose true hope                                                                             2. God knows His plans for you A. He knows where He wants you to be B. He knows where to place you C. He knows how to prepare you   3.   Not to harm you A.  Correct your false beliefs B.   Correct your sinful life C.  Correct your lack of faith  4.  To give you a future A. To live life where you are B. To love your family C. To love your neighbors D. To live for eternity

1.   Clay in the hands of the Potter        A.  Clay by itself is worthless and useless                                              B.  Clay shaped by the Potter is beautiful and useful                        C.  The Potter gives purpose and meaning                                         2.   Potter and the Christian A.  The Holy Spirit that indwells you and shapes you B.   The Holy Spirit provides you with gifts for use C.  The Holy Spirit allows you to benefit others (the Church) D. The Holy Spirit is shaping you and the church  3.   The clay resists the Potter A. Hidden sin B. Stubborn pride C. Rebellious  spirit  4.  The Potter gives a second chance A. Repent of sin B. Yield to the Potter

1.   Lies about God having to bless you.        A.  Because I attend church                            B.  Because of my heritage                                                            C.  Because I am religious                                                                         D. Because my good outweighs my bad  2.   Reasons for not praying for God’s blessings on others A.  God does not bless sin B.   When you ignore the Word of God C.  There are consequences to sin D. God disciplines His children  3.   Call to me, and I will answer you A. To find forgiveness B. To find help C. To find wisdom D. To find grace E. To find a second chance

1. People committed two evils     A.  Forsaken God - The fountain of living waters                              B.  Replaced God -  Broken cisterns                                                                 2. Generation that doesn’t know God A.  A foolish people    B.  A silly people C.  An evil people  3. The unthinkable scene A.  Child sacrifice and devalue life B.   Valley of slaughter    C.  Picture of Hell  4. The wake up call A. A statement of reality B. The question of remedy

1. A heart awaken     A.  Burden for people                                                                                      B.  Tears and a broken heart                                                                          C.  Prayers with love and concern                                                                        2. A personal call A.  Created in the image of God    B.  Completely known by God C.  Called to be on mission for God  3. Making excuses A.  I can’t talk B.  I am only a youth    C.  Who will listen   4. The Lord’s promise:  “I will be with you” A. Don’t be negative B. Go where I send you C. Speak what I command you D. Don’t be afraid  

1. Exam #1 - Are you a Christian? A. Have you been born of the Spirit B. Do you look like Jesus? C. Do you talk about Jesus? D. Are you convicted of sin?2. Exam #2 - Is there any hindrances to Christ in your life? A. Any unconfessed sin? B. Any grudges or hard feelings toward others? C. Any idols that have made Jesus second in your life?3. Exam #3 - Remembrance questions A. Am I really thankful for all Jesus has done? B. Am I in good fellowship and unity with Christians? C. Am I really concerned about the lost?

A study of Jesus as our Chief Shepherd as found in Psalm 24.

1. Surely means to listen up:     A.  A truth you don’t want to miss                                                                 B.  A truth that summarizes the passage                                            C.  A truth that is life changing                                                                        2. Goodness and Mercy are chasing me A.  Not to harm but to help   B.  To give blessings I don’t deserve C.  To withhold judgements I do deserve D. To care for my steps and my stumbles  E. Everyday of my life  3. The greatest blessing to come A.  To dwell in the Lord’s house B.  A dwelling place prepared for me C.  A dwelling place in the Lord’s presence   D. A dwelling place with the Lord forever

1. The Shepherd’s  work to prepare      A.  Cleared rock and trees B.  Uprooted weeds and poisonous plants C.  Remove allergy threats                                                                                        2. The presence of enemies A.  Enemies that say you are unworthy to be in family  B.  Your enemies can become family C.  Doing my part to have peace with others  3. Anoints my head with oil A.  The Holy Spirit - my Helper and Comforter B.  The Holy Spirit -  the key to honoring Jesus C.  The Holy Spirit - the giver of gifts to minister D. The Holy Spirit -  the provider of the character of Jesus            4.  The overflowing cup A.  Better than I deserve B.  Unlimited spiritual supply       C.  An abundant life D.  The ministry of the overflow   

A verse by verse study of Psalm 22.

1. Valleys are a part of life      A.  Valleys are a revelation of our spiritual condition         B.  Valleys add depth to our relationship with God C.  Valleys are a place of spiritual growth                                                      2. Valleys are places to go through not dwell A.  Keep walking—it is temporary   B.  Keep following—the Shepherd knows C.  Keep going—It’s the way to  victory  3. Finding comfort in the valley A.  The  Shepherd’s presence, He never leaves you B.  The Shepherd’s rod,  a source of protection C.  The Shepherd’s staff, a source of safety D. The Shepherd’s bag, a source of need            4. Overcoming fear in the valley A.  Shadow of death - can’t hurt you B. Sting of death - it’s gone       C.  Key of death - it’s in the Shepherd’s hand   

1. The Shepherd gives life      A.  Jesus rescues sinners                                       B.  Jesus remakes His sheep    C.  Jesus renews His servants                                                                                  2. Path to righteousness A.  Desire to seek what is right   B.  Discipline to do right C.  Decision to do right  3. Finding God’s path A.  Search the scriptures B.  Confirmed by other Christians C.  Contentment and peace   D. Understanding of circumstances            4.  My purpose and the Shepherd A.  To Glorify the Shepherd’s name B. To do the Shepherd’s will      C.  To be an instrument used by the Shepherd

1. Worry robs you of contentment     A.  Worry keeps you from serving God                                                   B.  Worry ignores God’s care for creation                                            C.  Worry does not accomplish anything                                                     2. Jealousy keeps you from contentment A.  Envy of others makes you miss your blessings B.  Envy and unfair grudges  C.  Envy and doubt  3. Greed stops contentment A.  Need a little more B.  Can’t afford to help or give C.  It’s about me              4.  The Shepherd and contentment A.  Focus of Jesus B. Meditate on scriptures        C.  Stillness and the Spirit D. Count your blessings E. Serve others               

1. Sheep need a shepherd       A.  Sheep can’t defend themselves B.  Sheep  have no sense of direction                                                  C.  Sheep  can’t provide for themselves                                                D. Sheep need relationships E. Sheep need help               2. The Lord is A.  The I am/  The self existing One B.  Holy God/ Set apart from others C.  The One in pursuit of you       D. Jesus, the Good Shepherd  3. Jesus is my shepherd A.  Personal relationship B.  Permanent relationship C.  Protected relationship            4.  Traits that show Jesus is my shepherd A.  Hearing His voice B. Following His commands

1. Freedom to evangelize      A.  Tell others about Jesus                                                                                 B. Call others to believe and repent                                                 C.  Baptize new believers                                                                                       2. Freedom to worship A.  Preach/teach God’s word B.  Breaking o f bread C.  Prayers 3. Freedom to serve A.  To own land B.  To work a job C.  To give what you want

1. Rights listed in the Declaration of Independence      A.  Life     B.  Liberty C.  Pursue happiness                 2. Loss of freedom A.  Sin leads to spiritual blindness B.  Sin leads to slavery C.  Sin leads to death  3.    What is meant by truth A.  Truth of facts B.  Truth of honesty C.  Truth of the Word of God        D.  Truth of the gospel              4. Freedom  with Christ        A. Peace with God B. Removal of guilt C. Overcoming of fear      D. Certainty of eternity

1. Learn to pray     A.  Be faithful to pray  B.  Be alert and keep on praying    C.  Be thankful that you can pray                                                                  2. Pray for ministries A.  Pray for an open door for the word B.  Pray for an open door for the gospel C.  Pray that the open doors are not wasted  3.    Pray for yourself A.  That you live with wisdom B.  That you redeem the time C.  That you speak with grace         D.  That you speak with salt           E.  That you have an answer to respond with

1. Taking responsibility       A.  Responsible for your children’s safety                                  B.  Responsible for your children’s provision                            C.  Responsible for your children's spiritual guidance                           2. The wise dad A.  Praying dad B.  Disciplines when needed C.  An Example to be followed  3.    Avoid these pitfalls A.  Over disciplining B.  Over critical C.  Playing favorites        D.  Not keeping your word        E.  Not spending enough time

1.  A different attitude -  get rid of these wrong attitudes      A.  I do as little as I can                                                                                      B.  I so busy witnessing, reading the Bible, not much work       C.  I am the chief complainer D. I do the same as everyone else E.  I take advantage of the boss               2. I work for the Lord A.  I work with excellence B.  I work with effort C.  I work with ethics       D.  I work with enthusiasm E.  I work as an example  3.  When I am the boss A.  Treat customers fairly B.  Treat workers right and fair C.  Accountable to God          

1.  Foundational beliefs about marriage   A.  Plan of God for society                                   B.  Covenant relationship– one man, one woman, God C.  Primary relationship of family               2.  Submission as is fitting to God A.  Submit to God and honoring Him B.  God’s design at creation C.  Man’s need for respect         D.  Change your home  3.  Love with no bitterness A.  Provide security B.  Practice forgiveness C.  Practice faithfulness       D.  Practice thanksgiving

1. Focus on who you are in Christ      A.  Your sins were paid on the cross              B.  You are alive in Christ                                                                               C.  You will live with Christ eternally                                                                 2. Put off and forget A.  Undisciplined desires B.  Unholy temperament C.  Untamed tongue  3. Put on and live the Spirit-filled life A.  Fruit (character) of the Holy Spirit B.  Forgiveness of God C.  Feature the Word of God   D.  For the glory of God

1. Be committed to walk with Christ A. Stay in Church B. Steadfast faith C. Stable faith D. Speak words of thanks2. Be ready for the "replace Jesus" crowd A. Persuasive words B. Philosophical world C. Performance of working D. Plus another way3. Be smart - keep Jesus on the throne of your life A. Your commitment at baptism B. The truth of the cross C. The reward of faith

1. Christ in you, the hope of glory A. Examine yourself spiritually B. Repent and receive Christ C. Christ lives in me D. Fill me with your Spirit2. Christ in you, the hope of winning A. Prayers being answered B. Obeying God's word C. Character under stress3. Christ in you, the key to success A. Sacrifices that are needed B. Wisdom to teach C. Labor with results

1. Jesus is Preeminent in eternity A. Jesus is the image of God B. Jesus reveals God C. Jesus is God2. Jesus is Preeminent over creation A. Jesus is the source of creation B. Jesus is the goal of creation C. Jesus is the sustainer of creation3. Jesus is Preeminent over the church A. He is the head of the church B. He is the designer of the church C. He is the Savior of the church D. He is the center of the church4. Jesus is Preeminent over death A. Person of redemption B. Price for redemption C. Purpose of redemption

1. The will of God (Spiritual understanding) A. Right and wrong B. Heaven and hell C. Suffering and faith2. The wisdom of God (Specific understanding) A. Power of the Word of God B. Providence of God C. Peace of God D. People of God3. To walk worthy of God (Spiritual guidance) A. Pleasing God B. Fruitful results C. Growing in faith4. The work of the Lord (Spiritual results) A. The power of God in my life B. The character of God in my life C. The acknowledgement of God in my life