Fishersville United Methodist Church

2 Timothy 1:6-10 || English Standard Version 
 
6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 
 
8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

2 Timothy 1:6-10 || English Standard Version

6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

Our Fear Toward the Future - 2 Timothy 1:6-10

John 3:17-18 || English Standard Version 
 
17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. 
 
Romans 8:38-39 || English Standard Version 
 
38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

John 3:17-18 || English Standard Version

17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

Romans 8:38-39 || English Standard Version

38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Born Again, Assurance, and Reviving - John 3:17-18 & Romans 8:38-39

Genesis 15:6-7 || English Standard Version 
 
6 And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness. 
 
7 And he said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you out from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.” 
 
John 3:5-8 || English Standard Version 
 
5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”

Genesis 15:6-7 || English Standard Version

6 And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness.

7 And he said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you out from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.”

John 3:5-8 || English Standard Version

5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”

Christianity, the World, and Our Righteousness - Genesis 15:6-7 & John 3:5-8

John 3:5-8 || English Standard Version 
 
5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”

John 3:5-8 || English Standard Version

5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”

The New Direction of Being Born Again - John 3:5-8

Ezekiel 36:25-27 || English Standard Version 
 
25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. 26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. 
 
John 3:5-8 || English Standard Version 
 
5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”

Ezekiel 36:25-27 || English Standard Version

25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. 26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules.

John 3:5-8 || English Standard Version

5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”

The New Nature of Being Born Again pt. 2 - Ezekiel 36:25-27 & John 3:5-8

The New Nature of Being Born Again pt. 1 - John 3:5-8

Isaiah 40:13-17 || English Standard Version 
 
13 Who has measured the Spirit of the Lord, 
 or what man shows him his counsel? 
14 Whom did he consult, 
 and who made him understand? 
Who taught him the path of justice, 
 and taught him knowledge, 
 and showed him the way of understanding? 
15 Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket, 
 and are accounted as the dust on the scales; 
 behold, he takes up the coastlands like fine dust. 
16 Lebanon would not suffice for fuel, 
 nor are its beasts enough for a burnt offering. 
17 All the nations are as nothing before him, 
 they are accounted by him as less than nothing and emptiness.

Isaiah 40:13-17 || English Standard Version

13 Who has measured the Spirit of the Lord,
    or what man shows him his counsel?
14 Whom did he consult,
    and who made him understand?
Who taught him the path of justice,
    and taught him knowledge,
    and showed him the way of understanding?
15 Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket,
    and are accounted as the dust on the scales;
    behold, he takes up the coastlands like fine dust.
16 Lebanon would not suffice for fuel,
    nor are its beasts enough for a burnt offering.
17 All the nations are as nothing before him,
    they are accounted by him as less than nothing and emptiness.

The Wisdom of the Lord - Isaiah 40:13-17

Acts 6:2-4 || English Standard Version 
2 And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. 3 Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 
 
Acts 6:7 || English Standard Version 
7 And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 6:2-4 || English Standard Version
2 And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. 3 Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

Acts 6:7 || English Standard Version
7 And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.

The Victory of Christianity pt. 8: The Word of God - Acts 6:2-4, 7

Acts 12:6-10 || English Standard Version 
 
Peter Is Rescued 
6 Now when Herod was about to bring him out, on that very night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison. 7 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his hands. 8 And the angel said to him, “Dress yourself and put on your sandals.” And he did so. And he said to him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” 9 And he went out and followed him. He did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision. 10 When they had passed the first and the second guard, they came to the iron gate leading into the city. It opened for them of its own accord, and they went out and went along one street, and immediately the angel left him.

Acts 12:6-10 || English Standard Version

Peter Is Rescued
6 Now when Herod was about to bring him out, on that very night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison. 7 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his hands. 8 And the angel said to him, “Dress yourself and put on your sandals.” And he did so. And he said to him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” 9 And he went out and followed him. He did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision. 10 When they had passed the first and the second guard, they came to the iron gate leading into the city. It opened for them of its own accord, and they went out and went along one street, and immediately the angel left him.

God: Who Responds to Our Prayer! - Acts 12:6-10

Isaiah 61:1-3 || English Standard Version 
 
The Year of the Lord's Favor 
61 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, 
 because the Lord has anointed me 
to bring good news to the poor; 
 he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, 
to proclaim liberty to the captives, 
 and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; 
2 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor, 
 and the day of vengeance of our God; 
 to comfort all who mourn; 
3 to grant to those who mourn in Zion— 
 to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, 
the oil of gladness instead of mourning, 
 the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; 
that they may be called oaks of righteousness, 
 the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified. 
 
Acts 5:31-32 || English Standard Version 
 
31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

Isaiah 61:1-3 || English Standard Version

The Year of the Lord's Favor
61 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,
    because the Lord has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor;
    he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives,
    and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
2 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor,
    and the day of vengeance of our God;
    to comfort all who mourn;
3 to grant to those who mourn in Zion—
    to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
    the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;
that they may be called oaks of righteousness,
    the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.

Acts 5:31-32 || English Standard Version

31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.

The Victory of Christianity pt. 6: The Witness of the Spirit - Isaiah 61:1-3 & Acts 5:31-32

Joshua 24:22-23 || English Standard Version 
 
22 Then Joshua said to the people, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the Lord, to serve him.” And they said, “We are witnesses.” 23 He said, “Then put away the foreign gods that are among you, and incline your heart to the Lord, the God of Israel.” 
 
Acts 5:29-32 || English Standard Version 
 
29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

Joshua 24:22-23 || English Standard Version

22 Then Joshua said to the people, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the Lord, to serve him.” And they said, “We are witnesses.” 23 He said, “Then put away the foreign gods that are among you, and incline your heart to the Lord, the God of Israel.”

Acts 5:29-32 || English Standard Version

29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

The Victory of Christianity pt. 5: We are Witnesses - Joshua 24:22-23 & Acts 5:29-32

Isaiah 48:17-18 || English Standard Version 
 
17 Thus says the Lord, 
 your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: 
“I am the Lord your God, 
 who teaches you to profit, 
 who leads you in the way you should go. 
18 Oh that you had paid attention to my commandments! 
 Then your peace would have been like a river, 
 and your righteousness like the waves of the sea; 
 
Acts 5:31-32 || English Standard Version 
 
31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

Isaiah 48:17-18 || English Standard Version

17 Thus says the Lord,
    your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:
“I am the Lord your God,
    who teaches you to profit,
    who leads you in the way you should go.
18 Oh that you had paid attention to my commandments!
    Then your peace would have been like a river,
    and your righteousness like the waves of the sea;

Acts 5:31-32 || English Standard Version

31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

The Victory of Christianity pt. 4: Leader, Savior, & Redeemer - Isaiah 48:17-18 & Acts 5:31-32

Acts 5:28-32 || English Standard Version 
 
28 saying, “We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man's blood upon us.” 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

Acts 5:28-32 || English Standard Version

28 saying, “We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man's blood upon us.” 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

The Victory of Christianity pt. 2: The Message and Our Problems - Acts 5:28-32

1 Corinthians 13:7-8 || English Standard Version 
 
7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 
 
8 Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.

1 Corinthians 13:7-8 || English Standard Version

7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

8 Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.

Love of God pt. 8: Love Never Ends - 1 Corinthians 13:7-8

1 Corinthians 13:5-7 || English Standard Version 
 
5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

1 Corinthians 13:5-7 || English Standard Version

5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Love of God pt. 6: Rejoice with the Truth - 1 Corinthians 13:5-7

1 Corinthians 13:3-4 || English Standard Version 
 
3 If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. 
 
4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant

1 Corinthians 13:3-4 || English Standard Version

3 If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.

4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant

Love of God pt. 2: Great Works in Vain Without Love - 1 Corinthians 13:3-4

Proverbs 29:18 || English Standard Version 
18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, 
 but blessed is he who keeps the law. 
 
Amos 8:11-12 || English Standard Version 
11 “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord God, 
 “when I will send a famine on the land— 
not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, 
 but of hearing the words of the Lord. 
12 They shall wander from sea to sea, 
 and from north to east; 
they shall run to and fro, to seek the word of the Lord, 
 but they shall not find it.

Proverbs 29:18 || English Standard Version
18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,
    but blessed is he who keeps the law.

Amos 8:11-12 || English Standard Version
11 “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord God,
    “when I will send a famine on the land—
not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water,
    but of hearing the words of the Lord.
12 They shall wander from sea to sea,
    and from north to east;
they shall run to and fro, to seek the word of the Lord,
    but they shall not find it.

The Visionary Person - Proverbs 29:18 & Amos 8:11-12

***We experienced a slight amount of technical difficulties this past Sunday that led to us not recording the worship service using the same equipment we always do. Luckily, we were able to use some older equipment to still provide you with the message, but please accept our apologies as it is lower quality.*** 
 
Matthew 6:9-15 || English Standard Version 
 
9 Pray then like this: 
 
“Our Father in heaven, 
hallowed be your name. 
10 Your kingdom come, 
your will be done, 
 on earth as it is in heaven. 
11 Give us this day our daily bread, 
12 and forgive us our debts, 
 as we also have forgiven our debtors. 
13 And lead us not into temptation, 
 but deliver us from evil. 
 
14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

***We experienced a slight amount of technical difficulties this past Sunday that led to us not recording the worship service using the same equipment we always do. Luckily, we were able to use some older equipment to still provide you with the message, but please accept our apologies as it is lower quality.***

Matthew 6:9-15 || English Standard Version

9 Pray then like this:

“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
10 Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
    on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread,
12 and forgive us our debts,
    as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from evil.

14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Prayer, Worship, and Request - Matthew 6:9-15

Matthew 6:16-18 || English Standard Version 
 
Fasting 
16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 
 
Matthew 6:9-10 || English Standard Version 
 
9 Pray then like this: 
 
“Our Father in heaven, 
hallowed be your name. 
10 Your kingdom come, 
your will be done, 
 on earth as it is in heaven.

Matthew 6:16-18 || English Standard Version

Fasting
16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Matthew 6:9-10 || English Standard Version

9 Pray then like this:

“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
10 Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
    on earth as it is in heaven.

Fasting & Prayer - Matthew 6:16-18, 9-10

Matthew 16:21-25 || New American Standard Bible (NASB) 
 
Jesus Foretells His Death 
21 From that time Jesus began to point out to His disciples that it was necessary for Him to go to Jerusalem and to suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and to be killed, and to be raised up on the third day. 22 And yet Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You!” 23 But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s purposes, but men’s.” 
 
Discipleship Is Costly 
24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

Matthew 16:21-25 || New American Standard Bible (NASB)

Jesus Foretells His Death
21 From that time Jesus began to point out to His disciples that it was necessary for Him to go to Jerusalem and to suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and to be killed, and to be raised up on the third day. 22 And yet Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You!” 23 But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s purposes, but men’s.”

Discipleship Is Costly
24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

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