Acts 2:42-47 - How does a disciple mature? MAIN IDEA - 5 elements to grow spiritual maturity Sabbath Community Prayer Bible Study Dependence on the Holy Spirit Application - Know spiritual maturity does not happen by accident. Be intentional about your maturity. Do - pick 1 element to focus on. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com Hear Journal - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eeB4kAYDNOU8RpA_019IYzrFItMKa-VpJ7U0YhWLLBk/edit?usp=sharing Discovery Bible Study - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1b75NP0WpOdLYy5c_31Zv1jvvS0PUxc9Zzh47xHPV8IQ/edit?usp=sharing CSA Worksheet - https://docs.google.com/document/d/16MXWrMt1Sh1r1l7m-aUtVjQt2Gk_9G1g1uYNufn8exU/edit?usp=sharing

Matthew 4:19 -  What is a disciple? MAIN IDEA - Follow Jesus. A disciple of Jesus is surrendered to the leadership of Jesus A disciple of Jesus is constantly being re-created by Jesus A disciple of Jesus does the work of Jesus Application - Know Jesus as Savior and Lord. Be recreated by Jesus through the Holy Spirit. Do: make disciples. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com JD Greear’s sermon “Disciples vs Christians”: https://summitchurch.com/message/disciples-vs-christians

Jude 1:24-25 Giving Glory to God MAIN IDEA: God alone deserves the glory. Keeping you close Jesus our Lord God’s eternal glory Application - Know God secures the saved. Be focused on God’s glory. Do: Glorify God. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com Articles for further reading on glory: What Exactly Is "Glory"? - Barabbas Road Church in San Diego, CA: https://www.barabbas.com/glory/ What Is Glory in Christianity?: https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-glory-in-christianity.html

Jude 1:20-23 Rescue the Perishing MAIN IDEA: Rescue others Building Up Keeping Safe Showing Mercy Application - Know which category you are in. Be Surrendered to Jesus. Do: Rescue the perishing. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Jude 1:16-19 Remember the Warnings MAIN IDEA: The Apostles warned us about “these people” Selfish Desires Remember Jesus’ Words Natural Instincts vs God’s Spirit Application - Know Biblical Warnings about these teachers. Be humble, like Christ. Do: follow God’s Spirit. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Jude 1:12-15 What are they like? MAIN IDEA: Understand the Dangers Fellowship Meals A Few Similes Executing Judgment Application - Know the dangers of false teachers. Be committed to Biblical community. Do: heed Jude’s/Enoch’s warnings. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com “Transgender Interventions Harm Children”, American College of Pediatricians, https://acpeds.org/transgender-interventions-harm-children

Jude 1:8-11 Rejecting Authority MAIN IDEA: God has authority over your life Claiming Authority Unthinking Animals Sorrow Awaits Application - Know the dangers of these “immoral” behaviors. Be: honest about love. Do: Submit to God’s authority. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Jude 1:5-7 Reminders and Warnings MAIN IDEA: The OT gives warnings for the rebellious Israel and Egypt Angels and Judgment Sodom and Gomorrah Application - Know the OT warnings. Be: prepared for judgment. Do: heed these warnings. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Jude 1:3-4 Condemnation of False Teachers MAIN IDEA: Urging You to Defend the Faith Defend the faith Twisting grace Ancient condemnation Application - Know the truths of scripture. Be part of God’s family. Do: defend the faith. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com Human Rights Campaign’s “A Christian Conversation Guide” - https://www.hrc.org/resources/a-christian-conversation-guide Pope’s quote - https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/pope-homosexuals-who-am-i-judge UM News article: https://www.umnews.org/en/news/historic-assembly-sets-united-methodists-on-new-path Joelle Henneman’s article: https://www.umnews.org/en/news/on-toward-christian-perfection-after-general-conference UCC Love is Louder: https://www.ucc.org/loveislouder/ Trinity Church: https://trinitywallstreet.org/communities/pride-at-trinity Crossroads Church, Fayetteville, NC: https://wedesiremore.com/affirming-church-family Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, NC: https://www.holytrinityfay.org/

Jude 1:1-2 Intro to Jude MAIN IDEA: The disciple’s identity is in Christ. Author Audience Apostolic Benediction Application - Know what’s in a name. Be kept safe in Jesus. Do: Display the character of God. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com Podcast from RC Sproul: https://renewingyourmind.org/2024/05/25/the-extent-of-our-sin

Acts 2:1-11 The Day of Pentecost MAIN IDEA: Pentecost: Promises & Prophecies Filled with the Holy Spirit Speaking languages Prophesied in Joel Application - Know the Easter/Pentecost connection Be filled with the Holy Spirit. Do: proclaim the gospel. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Matthew 28:16-20 The Great Commission

MAIN IDEA: Jesus has a plan for you

• Meeting in Galilee

• Authority

• Great Commission

Application -

• Know Jesus is Lord over all of creation.

• Be baptized.

• Do: make disciples.

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John 21:15-23 Jesus and Peter MAIN IDEA: God’s got a plan for you Do you love me? Follow me. What about him? Application - Know that Jesus forgives and restores. Be focused on your relationship. Do: Follow Him. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com

John 21:1-13 Jesus at the Sea MAIN IDEA: Jesus is still faithful! I’m going fishing Jesus on the beach Time for breakfast Application - Know Jesus after resurrection. Be obedient while waiting. Do: serve like Jesus. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com

John 20:24-29 Doubting Thomas MAIN IDEA: Faith does not require sight Doubting Thomas Don’t be Faithless Believe Without Seeing Application - Know faith doesn’t require sight. Be faithful. Do: get on with becoming believing. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Luke 24:35-49 Not a Ghost

MAIN IDEA: God’s offer for salvation is for all

Jesus appears

It was written

Waiting for the Holy Spirit

Application -

Know Jesus’ resurrected body is physical.

Be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Do: study the scriptures.

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Luke 24:13-34 The Road to Emmaus MAIN IDEA: Jesus’ resurrection was prophesied! Stranger on the road Explaining the scriptures Their eyes were opened Application - Know the resurrection was prophesied Be dedicated to Him Do: study the scriptures Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Matthew 28:1-10 Jesus Betrayed Death MAIN IDEA: Jesus gives victory over death! An Angel from Heaven He is Risen! Don’t be afraid! Application - Know the resurrection proves our atonement. Be victorious over death. Do: Live a life of worship Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Matthew 27:27-54 Betrayed by The Father? MAIN IDEA: Jesus is our Atonement Mocked Abandoned Sacrificed Application - Know Jesus is our atonement. Be justified. Do: proclaim Jesus’ salvation. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com

Matthew 27:11-26 Betrayed by His People MAIN IDEA: Jesus is the Substitution Jesus’ Roman Trial Son of … Double Betrayal Application - Know Jesus died in your place. Be Barabbas. Do: Submit to God’s will. Check us out online: http://victorybaptisthopemills.org Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBCHopeMills/ Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8WGSR-WtngBv7Ae4vyMOw Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/victorybaptist Send us a message: ministryvbc@gmail.com