Sermon Notes

June 7, 2026

Four Soils

Hard Soil (Packed-Nor growth)

(King Saul- I Samuel 15:23)

Rebellion- cant’ tell what to do

Stubborn- not my fault (victim status)

Tough one- does not apologize

Rocky Ground (Shallow-withers in the heat )

(Young Peter-Luke 22:54-62)

Engages quickly, very emotional

Raises hand, blurts out…

Matthew 26:33-35

Thorny Ground (Weeds)

(Unrepented Saul of Tarsus-Acts 7:54-60)

Goes along with the crowd

Barabbas- Mark 15:6-15

Social Media

“Pop” psychology- woke, “old wives fables”

I Tim. 4:7

Good (Receptive)

(Joseph-Gen. 50:19-26)

Does not retaliate

(Job- 1:20-22)

Does not blame God, nor ask for relief

FOTS- Galatians

I Cor. 13- AAP

Communication-Eph. 4:29

Edify

Poamoho Bible Church

Four Soils

Matthew 13:3-9

Spiritual Conditions of the heart

“The 25%ers”

“Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things are passed away, behold all things are become new.” II Cor. 5:17-18

Day of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-4

Old Testament: Part of the Three “solemn” feast for all Jewish Males

Passover- Feast of Weeks(Torah)-Feast of Tabernacle

New Testament: Passover (Jesus Resurrection Sunday),FOW(Pentecost)

Pentecost: Commemoration and Celebration of the receiving of the Holy Spirit

Signfies the beginning of the New Testament Church (PBC)

Pneumatology- Third person In the Trinity

50 Days after the Resurrection Sunday (OT- after the Passover Feast

Also, commemorated by the Lord’s Supper (Passion Week and Passover Week)

Represented by Fire and Wind in Acts 2:1-3

Wind- Rushing and Mighty- Power--under God’s control

Breath of life – Adam- breath of physical life

Breath of spiritual life (john 3:8)

Fire- presence of God

Purification power of fire (refined Gold)

Holy Spirit Roles for the body of believers:

Permanently indwells- Eph. 4:30, on the day of your salvation

Assists In Proseuche, Supplications and Requests- Jude 1:20

Intercedes on our behalf- Romans 8:26-27

Regenerates and Renews the believer- John 3:5-8

Baptizers the believer into the body of Christ- Romans 6-3

Fills the believer with all joy and peace- Romans 15:13

Main part of “Hagios” (Sanctification) I Peter 1:2

Leads the beliver away from the desires of the flesh -Gal. 5:16-18

Fruit producer- Gal. 5:19-26

Helps in yielding your control to God- Eph. 5:18

Assigns your spiritual gifts -I Cor. 12:4-7

Convicts the world- John 16:8

Battles on our behalf against Satan and his powers – II Thess. 2:6-10

Wisdom and discernment- I Cor. 2:10-13

Memory Verses: Acts 2:1

“And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place”

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Sunday, May, 17,2026

Graduation Sunday

I Tim. 1

Background:

Timothy (most like a teenager) , a “true son in the faith” to the Apostle Paul

Part of Paul’s pastoral team-most likely become a Christian after hearing the gospel

On Paul’s first missionary journey

Pastoring the church at Ephesus

Challenge: II Tim. 1:7-8

For God has not given us the spirit of fear

But of power (Dunamis)

Of Love: Agapao, Agape, Phileo

Of a sound mind (Self-control, discipline, proper reasoning)

Be not ashamed of the gospel

How then to live my life:

Promises from God

II Peter 1:2-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Phil 4

Given unto you all things that pertain unto life and godliness

That you be neither barren or unfruitful

Trust and He will direct thy paths

Proseuche- He will keep you heart and mind

Finding God’s Will

Pragmatic

Keep His commandments (Ex 20)

Be thankful in everything (I Thess. 5:18)

Studying His Word (II Tim. 3:16-17)

Personal

“Small voice’”(1 Kings 19:11-13 (Prompting upon your heart)

Col. 3:15-16 “Peace of God rule in your heart” “What would Jesus do?

Prove (Test) I Thess. 5:21

Seek godly counsel (Prov. 11:14)

Memory Verse: II Timothy 1:7

“For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Happy Mother’s Day

The Virtuous Women

Proverbs 31

Virtuous:

Worthy, excellent, excellence, mighty
Well trained, effective army (Armed Forces- all branches)

Challenge: Vs 30 “but a women that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised”

Feareth- total awe and adoration (OT)

Proseuche- bow down and worship (Phil 4) God is _________

Without ceasing (I Thess 5:17) Go throughout day thinking that God is good and only good.

Reward- spiritual shine and luster (Giving God the glory)

Many Mahalo’s

Vs. 11-12: She is everything a man needs and wants

Vs. 13- She is a seamstress

Vs. 14-She carefully chooses the right foods

Vs. 15- She makes spam musubis for everyone

Vs. 16- She is a realtor and farmer

Vs. 17- She maintains her health and fitness

Vs. 18-19- She prepares goods for her business

Vs. 20: She helps the poor and needy

Vs. 21-22: She makes and dresses her family modestly and with elegance

Vs. 23: She choose the proper husband (Christian, goodly man with a good testimony)

Vs. 24- She continues through more business ventures

Vs. 25- She remains steadfast (Acts 2:42)

Vs. 26-She speaks and communicates righteously

Vs. 27- She is not idle

Vs. 30: She does not try to put on a show by her “words’ and “dress”

Rewards- Vs 28-31

Her children and husband praise her

Praised by the Lord

Her testimony is her reward

Memory Verse: Proverbs 31:30

“Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a women that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.”

Poamoho Bible Church

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Boys Day

Daniel 1:1-21

Background: The Israelites, including Daniel and his three friends were taken captive under the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar. (For disobedient of the Land covenant Sabbath years- let the land rest every 7th year- did not obey for 490 Years)

Renaming of these four young men: Most likely between 15-18 Years old

Daniel: Belteshazzar

Shadrach- Hananiah

Meshach-Mishael

Adednego- Azariah

They were to undergo a 3- year training program civil and educational training

Purposed in his heart (Daniel 1:8)

Not to defile himself of the “worldly” (II Cor. 6:17)

Secular and Spiritual abstinence (Romans 13:14, 10th Commandment )

Dietary restrictions, Spiritual convictions

Plan- (Proactive)had a plan ahead of time -Daniel 1:9-10

10 Day diet of pulse (Vegetables, legumes (beans, peas, peanuts) lentils…

Prove: Daniel 1:12

Proverbs 16:7 When you follow God’s pathway- even your enemies will

Be at peace with you. (work together, complete)

Other: “Boys” of the Bible

Sharing time:

Joseph Samuel

Isaac Timothy

David Joshua

Memory Verse: Daniel 1:8

“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat…”

Poamoho Bible Church

Sunday, April 26, 2026

1 Corinthians -Overview (Warnings-No Divisions)

Review (About 1 year)

Vision (what) Hagios - Sanctification, to be set apart unto Jesus the Christ (Rom. 1:1)

Mission (How) II Cor. 13:5 Examine (Is it me?) Prove (Pride or Humility)

Review: I Cor. 1-8 Beautiful Opening Statements by Apostle Paul (Power of the Shaka)

Warning- Vs. 10 No Divisions- Systematic Theology or(Convictions –“Hagios”)

Chapter 1: The Gospel is our foundation Verses 17-31

Gospel- (Romans Road) John 3:16, Eph. 2:8-9

Chapter 2: Power of God (Dunamis)

Vs 1-3 Not by the words of man or his mannerism, or pontificates

Vs. 4-6 Of the Spirit and Power of God (Proseuche)

Chapter 3:7 God gives the I___________ (No D___________ found in the Bible)

Chapter 4: 6 “That no one of you be p_______ up/ one against another (Pride)

Chapter 5:1 That there is f________ among you. (Sexual immorality)

Chapter 6:1-6 Christians settle issues among yourself- not in court (Expediency)

Vs. 12- Law of Expediency – tough one (many issues are solved)

Chapter 7:1 Abstinence, vs 3-40 Marriage guidelines

Chapter 8:9,13 Stumbling block (Law of Expediency)

Chapter 9:23-27 Being under subjection (Humble)

Chapter 10: 6 Lust(unchecked desires) and vs 14 Flee from Idolatry (worship)

Chapter 11:2 Keep the ordinances (Baptism and Lord’s Supper)/Submitting

Chapter 12:4 Diversities of Gifts (Everyone will have their role)

Chapter 13:2 Have not charity… you are nothing

Chapter 14:3-5 Prophesy- deliver God’s Word vs Tongues

Chapter 15:1-17 No resurrection – then your faith is in vain

Chapter 16: :13 “Grow up- be a man” I Cor. 13:11 Put away childish…

Memory Verse: II Corinthians 13:5

“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

Poamoho Bible Church

Sunday, April 12, 2026 and April 19, 2026

The Victory and Vision- After the Resurrection

Jesus stayed for 40 days in earth and at least 8 times was seen….

Numerology- 8 means completion plus one- A new order- each with a Victory…

Mark 16:9-10 Victory over despair (Mary Magdalene mourning)
Matt. 28:6-10 Victory over death
Luke 24:13-32 Victory over confusion (Road to Emmaus)
Luke 24:36-43 Victory over fear (Seeing the Resurrected Savior)
Mark 16:14 Victory over doubt (Doubting Thomas)
John 21 Victory over failure (Peter’s restoration)
Matt. 28 Victory over any other power
Acts 1:3-8 Victory over all things

Jesus also left us with the following with all Power (dunamis)

Vision- Matthew 28 Great Commission

Share the gospel (Good News)

Baptize (After salvation to show as a testimony)

Teach (Hagios- Sanctification) Through the New Testament Church

Acts 1 Go

Jerusalem- Family and Friends

Judaea- Neighbors, Co-Workers, around town

Samaria- the “unlovely” , outcasts

Utter most- Everywhere and forever

Seen by over 500 Witnesses, 12 Apostles, and Paul

Paul reminds us of the power of the resurrection… I Cor. 15:1-17

In Ten days (This year- May 24)

Day of Pentecost (50 days after the Passover Feast, Good Friday)

Acts 2: Holy Spirit Descends and Dwells in every believer

Memory Verse: I Cor. 15:4

“And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according the scriptures.”

Poamoho Bible Church

April 5, 2026

Resurrection Sunday

“Tetelestai” It is Finished

Biblical Anthropology- “There is none righteous, no not one.” Romans 3:10

Song #310 “The Old Rugged Cross”

John 19:16-24, Matthew 27:28-46

Seven illegal trials, stripped, crown of thorns, mocked, spit upon, beaten… crucified

“Forsaken”- “Eloi, Eloi, lam sabachthani” My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Song #349 “Complete in Thee”

Hebrews 4:12, Acts 4:12

Jesus will be the only sacrifice capable of forgiving sin and reconciling man with God

Matt. 27:50-55

Veil of the temple rent in two- direct access

Song #366 “Heaven Came Down”

“Soteriology” Salvation by faith

Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace are ye saved…”

Grace- “Chen” (Place under” and Charis (for the Love)

Song #263 “Wonderful, Merciful Savior”

Phil. 2:7-8, Luke 22:41-44

Perfect Sacrifice- Hebrews 10:14-24

Song #279 “His Robes for Mine”

Isaiah 61:10

John 3:16

Recitation -Song #299

“It is Finished”

Invitation Prayer

Poamoho Bible Church

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Chapter 12 -God’s gifts to us

No Schism- but by Love

Review: Chapter 12: 20-26Chapter 13:3

Vs. 20-26 Many members but one body (Braddahood)

Every part is needed and necessary

Not one part is less honorable (wash behind your ears)

If one member suffers, all suffers—if one is honored, all is honored

No schism (schizo) divide, rent in two (schizophrenia- divided mind)

Have the same care for each part (Ladies- how many “tools” do you have…)

Today: Chapter 12:27-31

First: Apostles – leaders in the church (Pastor and Deacons)

Second: Prophets- boldly and fearlessly proclaiming

Thirdly: Teachers- making God’s truth clear and accurate

Then: Miracles- First Century

Healings- First Century

Help- giving, mercy, (FOTS) , serving, encourager,

Governments- shepherding, training, feeding, organizing

Tongues- different languages, NT Tongues, First Century

Vs. 31- Do it the most excellent way- AAP

Chapter 13:1-3

Warnings:

Make a lot of noise, but no substance

You can have the “top” in everything- but can be nothing

You can even do all the right things- but it can profit nothing

Temporary: I Cor. 13:10

Introduction: Pride vs Humility

Memory Verse: I Corinthian 12:31

“But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I unto you a more excellent way.”

Poamoho Bible Church

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Chapter 12 -God’s gifts to us

No Schism- but by Love

Review:

Vs. 4 There will be diversities of Gifts, but the Same Spirit

All gifts are dispensed by the Holy Spirit-designed to make the “engine”

As powerful as possible

However, these gifts are always given for the glorification of God

Vs. 11-19: All working together

Vs. 20-26 Many members but one body

Every part is needed and necessary

Not one part is less honorable (wash behind your ears)

No schism (schizo) divide, rent in two (schizophrenia- divided mind)

Have the same care for each part (Ladies- how many “tools” do you have…)

Vs 5-10 Intro and defining the Gifts

Miraculous Gifts:

Apostleship (teachers and leaders in the church)

Enabling Gifts:

Faith, Discernment(Understanding), Wisdom, Knowledge

Team Gifts:

Evangelism, Proclamation, Teaching, Exhortation, Shepherding, Serving

Mercy, Giving, Administration,

Memory Verse: I Corinthian 12:31

“But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I unto you a more excellent way.”

Poamoho Bible Chuch

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Girls Day- A Treasure

Proverbs 18:22- “The Good thing”

Good thing- “Tov”, the same word we see first in creation, where God stated “it was good”

Female are placed in the same category that God placed on His creation

Esther- (Star) Esther 4:16

“IF I perish, I perish”- willing to be a living sacrifice- Romans 12:1

Courageous, faithful

Sara- (princess or my lady) I Peter 3:3-7

From Barren to Fruitfulness (Gen. 16)

Obeyed, submitted, humble, respect, faithful

Ruth- ( Friend, companion, friendship) Ruth 1:16-18

Altruistic

Agapao- Agape, Phileo (No Expectations)

Loyalty

Steadfast- devoted

Eunice (good victory) and Lois (better, superior, most desirable) II Tim. 1:4-9

Foundational

Instrumental

Genuine

Sincere

Unfeigned faith, power, love, sound mind

Who are some of your favorite biblical female characters?

Memory Verse: I Peter 3:3-4

“But let it be the hidden man of the heart, it that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.”

Poamoho Bible Chuch

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026

Mission: Acts 2:42

“Continuing Steadfastly”

Being the faithful “doulos”-Make someone’s day in the Lord

Hebrews 10:2-25 Poke, Provoke, Plead

“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves…”

To challenge unto

Love- Agapao, Agape, Phileo (No Expectations, (I Cor. 13)

Good works(Deeds)- Ephesian 4:32 Kind, Tenderhearted, Forgiving

Galatians 6:7-10 Koinonia with the Christian brother and sister

“As we therefore have opportunity. Let’s us do good unto all men, especially unto those

Who are of the household of faith.”

I Peter 5:8 The devil’s job is to roam and attack as a roaring Lion, all Christians.

You are here to provide: comfort, simply sometimes to listen, encourage, maybe to

properly administer (“iron sharpened iron” Prov. 27:17 ), compassion with sympathy

and empathy

Acts 20:25 Support one another- you do not know when someone else may be hurting

“It is more blessed to give than receive.”

Romans 15:22-33 Chara and Suna

“That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.”

Joy- “Chara” be the one to bring life, vigor, energy, enthusiasm..

Refreshment- “Suna”

Synthesize- make beautiful music and harmony

Unity- develop and unity (teamwork), battle together

Give Rest-or even take on someone else’s burden (Gal. )

“Ana”- keep in touch with each other

Be the Epaphras- labor fervently

Be the Onesiphorus – bring profit

Memory Verse: Galatians 6:10

“As we therefore have opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto those who are of the household of faith.”

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Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026

Heart Day

Proverbs 4:23

“What does your heart look like?

Physical Heart:

Heart has _____ separate chambers

Size of a small _____

A_____ carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart

V_____ carry oxygen-poor blood back to your heart

Pumps 5 liters of blood per minute and 2000 gallons per day

Guard your heart with all you “being” because it is river of your life.

Matt. 12:35 “for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”

Good man, good treasure, evil man, evil treasure

Whatever you speaketh- you have place within ( or allowed)

Good Treasure- FOTS (Gal. 5)

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord, with all your heart” (Batach)

Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the broken hearted (Humble- I need God)

Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a clean heart”

Evil Treasure

Jeremiah 17:9 “Heart is deceitful, desperately wicked…”

Don’t trust the natural man’s heart (Deprayed)

Proverbs 21:2 “The Lord weighs the heart”

Ezekiel 11:19 “Heart of stone… (Pride- I don’t need God)

Memory Verse: Provers 4:23

“Keep thy heart with all diligence , for out of it are the issues of life.”

Poamoho Bible Church

Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026

Chapter 12 Introduction

Spiritual Gifts- No Schism

Vs. 4 There will be diversities of Gifts, but the Same Spirit

All gifts are dispensed by the Holy Spirit-designed to make the “engine”

As powerful as possible

However, these gifts are always given for the glorification of God

Ex. Car engine, Athletic teams, work place environment, home…

Vs. 11-19: All working together

Vs. 20-26 Many members but one body

Every part is needed and necessary

Not one part is less honorable (wash behind your ears)

No schism (schizo) divide, rent in two (schizophrenia- divided mind)

Have the same care for each part (Ladies- how many “tools” do you have…)

Vs 5-10 Introduction to the Gifts

Words of wisdom

Words of knowledge

Faith

Healing

Miraculous Powers

Prophesy

Discernment

Speaking In Tongues

Interpretation of Tongues

Disclaimer: I Cor. 13: 8-10 (Written before the entire bible was completed)

II Peter 1:11- God has given unto all things… through His written word

II Tim. 3:15-16 All Scripture…

Memory Verse: II Timothy 3:16-17

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for

correction, for instruction in righteous. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly

furnished, unto all good works.”

Poamoho Bible Church

Jan. 25, 2026

1 Corinthians -Overview (Warnings-No Divisions)

“Do all to the glory of God.”

Chapter 11

Make Sure you household is in order

Preparing the home: Ephesians 5:18-33

Be filled with the spirit, preparing the heart, giving thanks

Ontologically-our existence and interdependence with each other

Chain of Command- Vs 3-4

God above all

Christ is above man

Head of the women is the man

Each made with certain attributes

Man in the image of God (vs 7)

Interdependent(can’t live without each other) Gen. 2:18-25

Submitting (to take care and fulfill each other needs) to each other

Eph. 5:21 “hupo” Chen- place under, will to serve, doulos

Wives- submit under authority

Husbands- love: agapao, agape, phileo

You are accountable for the home

Children- obey

Reward: Romans 15:32

Family will be Chara (joyful, thriving)

Suna -refreshed (marital term for both spiritually and physiologically

Be in harmony, synthesize…

Keep the ordinances:

Baptism- last week

Lord’s Supper- this week

Often as you do it, in remembrance and worthily

Memory Verse: II Corinthians 13:5

“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

Jan. 18,2026

No Divisions

Vision - Hagios - S__________ to be set apart unto Jesus the Christ (Rom. 1:1)
Mission - II Cor. 13:5 E________ (is it me?) P______ (pride or humility)

Chapter 11 Keeping the Ordinances: Baptism and Lord's Supper

vs 1 Challenge to have others follow; as you are following Christ
vs 2 Keep the ordinances; Jesus instituted these when He came to earth
Part of the Great Commission, Matthew 28
Baptism (water, fully immersed) I Corinthians 12:12-13
Upon Salvation - Baptized by and with the Holy Spirit
Water Baptism - symbolism (re-enactment) outside
Testimony to show salvation and sanctification from the believer
Romans 6:4 death, burial and resurrection (newness of life)

vs 3-20 Roles of the man and women
(the headship principle-chain of command)
Setting the structure and foundation of the home and society
Head of every man is Christ
Head of the women is the man
Head of Christ is God

Man and women are ontologically (existence)
equal and interdependent
However, given different roles and responsibilities
Different parts but one body; cannot exist without the other
Man not to “cover up”, this shows our image of God
Women to “cover up”, to show her submission to man
And it is the glory to the women (blessed)
God used hair as a symbol of glory and honor for the women
Man not to show hair as a women would have
Not to look at all like a women (either by length/style)
Hair primarily given to the women for her glory (special)
Man was not to usurp this “gift” from God

Poamoho Bible Church

Jan. 11, 2026

1 Corinthians -Overview (Warnings-No Divisions)

“Do all to the glory of God.”

Vision (what) Hagios – S__________ to be set apart unto Jesus the Christ (Rom. 1:1)

Mission (how) II Cor. 13:5 E________ (is it me?) P______ (pride or humility)

Chapter 1: No D__________

Chapter 2:5 Must start with the G________ (death, burial, and resurrection)

Chapter 3:7 God gives the I___________ (No D___________ found in the bible)

Chapter 4: 6 “That no one of you be p__________ up/ one against another (pride)

Chapter 5:1 That there is f___________ among you. (Sexual immorality) Chapter 6:1-6 Christians s_______ issues among yourselves - not in court (expediency)

Vs. 12 Law of Expediency – tough one (many issues are solved)

Chapter 7:1 Teach A_________, vs 3-40 marriage guidelines

Chapter 8:9,13 Don’t become a S_______ block (Law of Expediency)

Chapter 9:23-27 Being under s________ (Humble)

Chapter 10: 6 Lust (unchecked desires) and vs 14 flee from i_______ (worship)

Law of E_________ (profiting others)

C________ L ________ (Temperance, self-control)

Do all to the g_______ of God

Chapter 11:2 Keep the o________ (Baptism and Lord’s Supper)/submitting

Chapter 12:4 Diversities of gifts (everyone will have their role)

Chapter 13:2 Have not charity… you are nothing

Pride (narcissist) vs Humility

Chapter 14:3-5 Prophesy - deliver God’s Word vs tongues

Chapter 15:1-17 No resurrection – then your faith is in vain

Chapter 16: :13 “Grow up - be a man” I Cor. 13:11 Put away childish…

Memory Verse: II Corinthians 13:5

“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

Sunday, January 4, 2026

New Years’ Service - Vision Casting 2026

Proverbs 29:18

“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.”

VISION - What are we going to do?

The Great Commission

Matthew 28:18-20

“And Jesus came and spake unto them saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

Preach (share the gospel, make disciples)
Baptize (testimony of obedience of their faith)
Teach (to look like Jesus; progressive sanctification-hagios)

** Promise that Jesus will always be with us.

We are here to glorify God and for His pleasure

Revelation 4:11

“Thou are worthy, O Lord, to received glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”

The Great Commission - Part 2

Acts 1:8

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

Power (dunamis-dynamite) of Jesus
Holy Ghost - dwelling in every believer
Witnesses (martyr-give of your life to)

Jerusalem - Household

Judea – neighbors, co-workers, friends

Samaria - those that may be considered the outcasts

Uttermost part - everywhere and until the end of mankind

MISSION - How are we going to do it?

Acts 2:42

“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”

Devoting ourselves to:

Apostles’ doctrine - Bible
Fellowship - Koinonia
Breaking of Bread (BOB) - Lord’s supper and discipleship (3 people)
Worship - Proseuche

Where: Acts 1:8

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

Receive Power (dunamis) - God’s dynamite power

Witnesses - to present the good news of the Gospel to the end of being a willing martyr

Jerusalem - home and surrounding neighbors

Judea – neighbors, co-workers, friends

Samaria - outcasts or those who may be “unlovely”

Uttermost part of the earth - wherever you may travel both domestic or foreign

2026 Challenge:

Personal Vision Casting:

Home:

Ministry:

Church:

Sharing the gospel and/or your testimony

Jerusalem: Home (family), neighbors

Judea: Neighbors, work/school, etc.

Samaria: Someone you may be “uncomfortable” with (safety first)

Uttermost: When you are out and about (shopping, meal, etc.)

2025 Year in Review

I Thessalonians 5:21

“Prove all things; hold fast to that which is good.”

Prove - to test, examine

What were some of the highlights of 2025?

Church Services

Sunday : Para Kaleo (Overall Bible Survey)

Morning Worship - I Corinthians - No Divisions

Wednesday: MTC (More Than Conquerors, Romans 8:37) - Doulos responsibility

Church flyers

Suna - each home in Poamoho

Suna - Thanksgiving outreach to Poamoho families (jello and update family/address)

Church camp – Pu’uhonua Farms

Koinonia/fellowships

Visitors

Poamoho Camp - general clean-up

Outside Church Supporters

Strengths (what did PBC do well?)

Etymologists

Proseuche

Epaphras

Onesiphorus

Koinonia

Basics

Systematic Theology

Breaking of Bread (BOTB), Decalogue-10 commandments, Fruit of the Spirit (FOTS)

Flyer Outreach

Weaknesses (areas to improve on)

Gospel Outreach

Church Card Outreach

Church Invitation/Outreach

Application of Hagios (perpetual)

Suggestions for 2026

Suna Flyer Outreach

Merry Christmas

2025 Wrap-up

Part 1: Are your devout and dedicated… to the Lord

Anna- worshipped and dedicated herself to the ministry (Col. 4L12)

Simeon- righteous and devout (holding steadfast- Acts 2:42)

Part 2: What is your spiritual maturity?

Could you handle an announcement like Joseph and Mary did?

Key Verse: 9:19- To preach the gospel and lead others to Christ

Run to win, but with Self-Control

Chapter 10- Individual Divisions (Self- Reflections)- Part 1

Vs 1-4 Cannot claim sins of ignorance (Go and find out the rules

Go back and remember God’s deliverance and providence

(Red Sea and Wilderness) Take some time this week…. List the spiritual guidance

Luke 12:48 “Too whom much is given…”

Vs 5-8 Watch out for lust (#10), idolatry (#2), fornication (#7)

Childish/immature I Cor. 13 (childish thinking)

Marriage bed undefiled (Hebrews 13:4)

Numbers 25:9- 23000 died

Vs 9 Don’t’ Tempt Christ (Perirazo)

We sin because of our lust (James 1:13-18)

Do not grumble- Phil. 2:14

Memory Verse: II Corinthians 13:5

“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?