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Sketch   		    
Title   		    
Scriptures   
   
132   		    
Realms and Rulers   		    
Genesis 1:1-2:3.   
   
133   		    
The Groundling and His Lifesaver   		    
Genesis 2:4-25.   
   
134   		    
The Fall and its Consequences    		    
Genesis 3:1-24.   
   
135   		    
Cain and the Lord’s Regard   		    
Genesis 4:1-16.   
   
136   		    
The Flood and the Promise   		    
Genesis 6:5-22, 7:1; 8:18-22; 9:1-17.   
   
137   		    
Towers and Altars   		    
Genesis 11:1-9, 31-32; 12:1-9.   
   
138   		    
Judgment and Mercy   		    
Genesis 3:8-13; 4:8-10; 6:11-13;   8:20-22; 11:1-9.   
   
41   		    
Seeing Your Campus as a Mission Field.    		    
Genesis 12:1-4, Jeremiah 29:1-14.    
   
19   		    
The Reluctant Leader.   		    
Exodus 2-4 verses.    
   
61   		    
Delegation and Empowerment   		    
Exodus 18:13-26, Acts 6:1-7.   
   
16   		    
The Leadership of Aaron and Moses.    		    
Exodus 32:1-29.   
   
29   		    
Missional Intercession.    		    
Exodus 33:1-5, Romans 8:18-27.   
   
44   		    
Dwelling Place of God.    		    
Exodus 40:34-35, John 1:14, Acts   2:42-47, Rev 21:1-7.    
   
9   		    
The Sentinel in Conflict.   		    
1 Samuel 25:14-35.    
   
63   		    
Touch Not the Lord’s Anointed   		    
2 Samuel 1:5-16; 16:5-14; Psalm   105:7-15.   
   
64   		    
Acceptable Confession   		    
2 Samuel 12:1-15; Psalm 51: 1-6, 10-12.   
   
65   		    
An Impatient Young Leader   		    
2 Samuel 14:25, 15:1-12, 18:9-15.   
   
66   		    
Leader in Crisis:    		    
2 Samuel 15:13-31, 18:33.   
   
35   		    
Wisdom and Leadership.   		    
1 Kings 3:5-28, James 1:5-8.    
   
149   		    
The Training of a Prophet.    		    
1 Kings 17:1-24.   
   
150   		    
How to Mock an Idol.    		    
1 Kings 18:17-40.   
   
18   		    
The Leader and Burnout.   		    
1 Kings 19:1-18.    
   
151   		    
Power and Desire.    		    
1 Kings 21:1-29, 1 Kings 19:1-18,   Mark 6:14-29, 9:11-13.   
   
152   		    
Desire and Power.    		    
2 Kings 2:1-22.   
   
26   		    
Preparing for Growth.    		    
2 Kings 4:1-7.    
   
25   		    
Praying with your Eyes Open.   		    
2 Kings 6:8-23, John 4:30-35.    
   
156   		    
Geopolitics and Idolatry (Hezekiah 1)   		    
2 Kings 16:1-9, Isaiah 7:1-9, 2 Chronicles   28:22-25.   
   
159   		    
God’s Commitment to his Name (Hez 4).       		    
2 Kings 18:36-19:20, 32-37.   
   
160   		    
The Legacy of Success (Hezekiah 5).    		    
2 Kings 20:1-21:2, Psalm 50:14-15.   
   
21   		    
Leadership of King David.    		    
1 Chronicles 29:1-14.    
   
156   		    
Geopolitics and Idolatry (Hezekiah 1)   		    
2 Chronicles 28:22-25, Isaiah 7:1-9,   2 Kings 16:1-9   
   
157   		    
The Great Restoration (Hezekiah 2).    		    
2 Chronicles 29: 1-30, 36.   
   
158   		    
The Great Passover (Hezekiah 3).    		    
2 Chronicles 30:1-27.   
   
22   		    
Standing in the Gap. Prayer & Planning.    		    
Nehemiah 1:1-2:8.    
   
31   		    
Engaging the Hearers, Encounter.    		    
Nehemiah 8:1-12.    
   
1   		    
God as Shepherd.    		    
Psalm 23; John 10:1-5, 10-15.   
   
11   		    
Relationship with God.    		    
Psalm 50:7-15, Isaiah 64:4, Luke   12:35-38, Acts 17:22-25.    
   
159   		    
God’s Commitment to his Name (Hez 4).       		    
Psalm 50:14-15, 2 Kings 18:36-19:20, 32-37.    
   
64   		    
Acceptable Confession   		    
Psalm 51: 1-6, 10-12; 2 Samuel 12:1-15.   
   
63   		    
Touch Not the Lord’s Anointed   		    
Psalm 105:7-15; 2 Samuel 1:5-16, 16:5-14.    
   
143   		    
A Capable Team Leader Who Can Find   		    
Proverbs 31:10-31.   
   
156   		    
Geopolitics and Idolatry (Hezekiah 1)   		    
Isaiah 7:1-9, 2 Kings 16:1-9, 2 Chronicles 28:22-25.   
   
144   		    
God’s Glory and Eagle’s Wings.    		    
Isaiah 40:5-14, 18-31.   
   
145   		    
Do Not Fear   		    
Isaiah 40:18-20;   41:5-7, 19-23; 44:9-20.   
   
145   		    
Clear Thinking About Idolatry   		    
Isaiah 41:8-16, 43:1-7.   
   
11   		    
Relationship with God.    		    
Isaiah 64:4, Psalm 50:7-15,  Luke 12:35-38, Acts 17:22-25.    
   
41   		    
Seeing Your Campus as a Mission   Field.    		    
Jeremiah 29:1-14, Genesis 12:1-4.   
   
8   		    
Leader as Sentinel.   		    
Ezekiel 33:1-9, Hebrews 3:12-14.    
   
2   		    
Call of a Shepherd.   		    
Ezekiel 34:1-6, John 21:15-19.    
   
140   		    
How Long O Lord?   		    
Habakkuk 1:1-2:1.   
   
141   		    
Mocking Riddles and Worshipful   Silence   		    
Habakkuk 2:2-20.   
   
142   		    
In Wrath Remember Mercy   		    
Habakkuk 3:1-19.   
   
24   		    
Gaining God’s Heart for the Campus.    		    
Jonah 3:10-4:11.    
   
23   		    
Leading with Vision.    		    
Haggai 1:1-15.    
   
119   		    
The Happy Disciples [SOM 1]   		    
Matthew 5:1-16.   
   
120   		    
Be Perfect [SOM 2]   		    
Matthew 5:17-48.   
   
121   		    
Virtue Signaling and Prayer Closets   [SOM 3]   		    
Matthew 6:1-18.   
   
15   		    
Ambition and the Kingdom.     		    
Matthew 6:31-33, Mark 10:41-45, Luke 14:7-11; 1 Tim 3:1; James   3:13-16.    
   
122   		    
God's Job and Our Job [SOM 4]   		    
Matthew 6:19-34.   
   
123   		    
Do Unto Others [SOM 5]   		    
Matthew 7:1-29.   
   
124   		    
Hidden Kingdom   		    
Matthew 13:31-35, 44-53.   
   
48   		    
Successful Failure.    		    
Matthew 14:22-33.    
   
125   		    
Forgiveness in the Kingdom   		    
Matthew 18:19-35.   
   
126   		    
The First Will Be Last   		    
Matthew 19:-27-20:16.   
   
17   		    
The Authentic Jesus.    		    
Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 10:42-45.    
   
10   		    
Leadership Styles.    		    
Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 1:17-19, 35-38; Mark 4:10-13, 24-25; Mark   6:6-13, 30.    
   
127   		    
The Missionary Task   		    
Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:6-11.   
   
3   		    
Leader Leads by Serving   		    
Mark 1:40-44, Mark 5:24-34.   
   
10   		    
Leadership Styles.    		    
Mark 1:17-19, 35-38; Mark 4:10-13,   24-25; Mark 6:6-13, 30; Matt 28:18-20.    
   
90   		    
Preparation for the Kingdom   		    
Mark 1:1-20.   
   
91   		    
The Healing Touch of God   		    
Mark 1:40-2:17.   
   
92   		    
New Wineskins for Fresh Wine   		    
Mark 2:18-3:6.   
   
28   		    
Entrust to Faithful People.    		    
Mark 3:7-19; 2 Timothy 2:1-2, 14-15.    
   
93   		    
Concentric Circles of Intimacy   		    
Mark 3:7-19.   
   
10   		    
Leadership Styles.    		    
Mark 4:10-13, 24-25; Mark 1:17-19,   35-38; Mark 6:6-13, 30; Matt 28:18-20.    
   
30   		    
The Mechanics of the Kingdom.    		    
Mark 4:1-13, 21-34.    
   
94   		    
The Secret of the Kingdom   		    
Mark 4:1-34.   
   
95   		    
Fear and Faith: The Two Storms   		    
Mark 4:35-5:20.   
   
3   		    
Leader Leads by Serving   		    
Mark 5:24-34, Mark 1:40-44.   
   
34   		    
Good Question Asking.    		    
Mark 5:9, Mark 8:22-30, Mark 9:14-29, Mark 10:35-37, 53   
   
36   		    
A Heart of Welcome.    		    
Mark 5:21-36.    
   
96   		    
Fear and Faith: The Two Daughters   		    
Mark 5:21-43.   
   
10   		    
Leadership Styles.    		    
Mark 6:6-13, 30; Mark 1:17-19, 35-38;   Mark 4:10-13, 24-25; Matt 28:18-20.    
   
43   		    
Apprentice Apostles.    		    
Mark 6:1-13, 30.    
   
151   		    
Power and Desire.    		    
Mark 6:14-29, 9:11-13, 1 Kings   21:1-29, 1 Kings 19:1-18.   
   
97   		    
Ministry and Rest   		    
Mark 6:30-52.   
   
98   		    
Second Chance Ministry   		    
Mark 6:35-44, 8:1-10.   
   
34   		    
Good Question Asking.    		    
Mark 8:22-30, Mark 5:9, Mark 9:14-29, Mark 10:35-37, 53.   
   
12   		    
Motivation for Discipleship.    		    
Mark 8:34-38, Mark 10:28-31, Mark   10:41-45.    
   
99   		    
Listen to Him!   		    
Mark 8:27-9:8.   
   
20   		    
Faith in Failure.    		    
Mark 9:14-29, Romans 8:18-27.   
   
34   		    
Good Question Asking.    		    
Mark 9:14-29, Mark 5:9, Mark 8:22-30; Mark 10:35-37, 53.   
   
100   		    
Only By Prayer   		    
Mark 9:9-29.   
   
101   		    
Entering the Kingdom   		    
Mark 9:30-10:16.   
   
102   		    
Wealth and the Kingdom of God   		    
Mark 10:17-31.   
   
12   		    
Motivation for Discipleship.    		    
Mark 10:28-31, Mark 10:41-45, Mark 8:34-38.    
   
103   		    
The Servant’s Question   		    
Mark 10:32-55.   
   
34   		    
Good Question Asking.    		    
Mark 10:35-37, 53; Mark 5:9, Mark 8:22-30, Mark 9:14-29.   
   
5   		    
Leader Serves by Leading.   		    
Mark 10:41-45.   
   
13   		    
Why did Jesus go to the Cross?.    		    
Mark 10:41-45, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 2:1-11.    
   
15   		    
Ambition and the Kingdom.     		    
Mark 10:41-45, Matthew 6:31-33; Luke   14:7-11; 1 Tim 3:1; James 3:13-16.    
   
17   		    
The Authentic Jesus.    		    
Mark 10:42-45, Matthew 21:1-11.   
   
105   		    
Render to Caesar, Render to God   		    
Mark 11:17-12:17.   
   
104   		    
The Fig Tree and the Temple   		    
Mark 11:1-25.   
   
51   		    
Jesus and Apologetics.   		    
Mark 12:18-27.    
   
106   		    
Acceptable Offerings   		    
Mark 12:38-44, 14:3-11.   
   
107   		    
Birth Pangs and Death Throes   		    
Mark 13 selections.   
   
108   		    
The Two Trials   		    
Mark 14:53-72.   
   
109   		    
The Ransom and the Model   		    
Mark 15:1-39.   
   
110   		    
The Faithful Women   		    
Mark 16:1-8, John 20:1-18.   
   
27   		    
 Jesus at Prayer in Luke.    		    
Luke 3:21-22 and other selections.    
   
27   		    
 Jesus at Prayer in Luke.    		    
Luke 4:42 and other selections.   
   
27   		    
 Jesus at Prayer in Luke.    		    
Luke 5:15-16 and other selections.    
   
27   		    
 Jesus at Prayer in Luke.    		    
Luke 6:12-13 and other selections.   
   
72   		    
The Two Debtors   		    
Luke 7:36-50.   
   
73   		    
The Sower and the Soils   		    
Luke 8:4-18.   
   
27   		    
 Jesus at Prayer in Luke.    		    
Luke 9:28-29, 35 and other   selections.   
   
79   		    
Count the Cost   		    
Luke 9:51-57, 14:25-33.   
   
27   		    
 Jesus at Prayer in Luke.    		    
Luke 11:1 and other selections.    
   
74   		    
The Lawyer and the Good Samaritan   		    
Luke 10:25-37.   
   
27   		    
 Jesus at Prayer in Luke.    		    
Luke 22:31-32; 22:39-46, and other   selections.   
   
75   		    
Teach us To Pray   		    
Luke 11:1-13.   
   
11   		    
Relationship with God.    		    
Luke 12:35-38, Psalm 50:7-15, Isaiah   64:4, Acts 17:22-25.    
   
76   		    
The Cheated Brother & the Rich Fool   		    
Luke 12:13-21.   
   
77   		    
The Master Who Serves   		    
Luke 12:22-38.   
   
15   		    
Ambition and the Kingdom.     		    
Luke 14:7-11; Matthew 6:31-33, Mark 10:41-45, 1 Timothy 3:1; James   3:13-16.    
   
42   		    
Throwing a Great Banquet.    		    
Luke 14:7-24.    
   
78   		    
Parties and Priorities   		    
Luke 14:1, 7-24.   
   
79   		    
Count the Cost   		    
Luke 9:51-57, 14:25-33.    
   
71   		    
The Lost Boys & the Searching Father   		    
Luke 15:1-2, 11-32.   
   
80   		    
The Shrewd Manager   		    
Luke 16:1-9.   
   
81   		    
The Rich Man and Lazarus   		    
Luke 16:19-31.   
   
82   		    
How to Pray So that God Hears You   		    
Luke 18:1-14.   
   
83   		    
The King’s Business   		    
Luke 19:11-27.   
   
27   		    
 Jesus at Prayer in Luke.    		    
Luke 22:39-46 and other selections.    
   
32   		    
Confusion and Discernment.    		    
Luke 24:13-35.    
   
111   		    
Power to Become Children   		    
John 1:1-23   
   
44   		    
Dwelling Place of God.    		    
John 1:14, Exodus 40:34-35, Acts 2:42-47, Rev 21:1-7.    
   
6   		    
Transformative Influence 1.   		    
John 1:35-51, John 4:27-27.     
   
112   		    
Come and See   		    
John 1:35-51.   
   
113   		    
The Hospitality of God   		    
John 2:1-11.   
   
52   		    
Five Thresholds of Conversion.    		    
John 4:5-40.    
   
6   		    
Transformative Influence 1.   		    
John 4:27-27, John 1:35-51.   
   
25   		    
Praying with your Eyes Open.   		    
John 4:30-35, 2 Kings 6:8-23.    
   
1   		    
God as Shepherd.    		    
John 10:1-5, 10-15; Psalm 23.   
   
114   		    
Life and Death   		    
John 11:1-7, 17-44.   
   
4   		    
Leader Serves by Leading.   		    
John 13:1-17   
   
47   		    
Leadership and Modeling.    		    
John 13:12-17, Acts 20:18-35   
   
49   		    
Resistance to God’s Work.    		    
John 13:1-17    
   
115   		    
Crisis, Anxiety and Faith   		    
John 13:31-14:21   
   
7   		    
Transformative Influence 2.   		    
John 15:1-17, John 21:15-19.    
   
116   		    
Bear Lasting Fruit   		    
John 15:1-17   
   
117   		    
Glorify the Son   		    
John 17:1-26   
   
2   		    
Call of a Shepherd.   		    
John 21:15-19, Ezekiel 34:1-6   
   
7   		    
Transformative Influence 2.   		    
John 21:15-19, John 15:1-17.   
   
110   		    
The Faithful Women   		    
John 20:1-18, Mark 16:1-8   
   
127   		    
 The Missionary Task   		    
Acts 1:6-11, Matthew 28:18-20.   
   
44   		    
Dwelling Place of God.    		    
Acts 2:42-47, Exodus 40:34-35, John 1:14, Rev 21:1-7.    
   
45   		    
Ministry Growth and ME.    		    
Acts 6:1-7.    
   
61   		    
Delegation and Empowerment   		    
Acts 6:1-7, Exodus 18:13-26.   
   
53   		    
Ready to Proclaim the Good News.    		    
Acts 8:26-40.    
   
55   		    
Strands of Conversion.    		    
Acts 8:29-38; Acts 10:39-31, 44-47; Acts 26:11-18.    
   
55   		    
Strands of Conversion.    		    
Acts 10:39-31, 44-47; Acts 8:29-38; Acts   26:11-18.    
   
11   		    
Relationship with God.    		    
Acts 17:22-25, Psalm 50:7-15, Isaiah 64:4, Luke 12:35-38.    
   
54   		    
Bridging the Gap.    		    
Acts 17:16-34.    
   
47   		    
Leadership and Modeling.    		    
Acts 20:18-35, John 13:12-17.    
   
55   		    
Strands of Conversion.    		    
Acts 26:11-18, Acts 8:29-38, Acts 10:39-31,   44-47.   
   
20   		    
Faith in Failure.    		    
Romans 8:18-27, Mark 9:14-29.   
   
29   		    
Missional Intercession.    		    
Romans 8:18-27, Exodus 33:1-5.    
   
128   		    
The Glory of the Children of God   		    
Romans 8:18-39.   
   
62   		    
Apostolic Incarnation   		    
I Corinthians 9:19-27, 2 Timothy   2:1-9   
   
13   		    
Why did Jesus go to the Cross?   		    
Philippians 2:1-11, Mark 10:41-45, Hebrews 12:1-2.    
   
46   		    
Confidence in Christ.    		    
Philippians 3:1-9.    
   
15   		    
Ambition and the Kingdom.     		    
1 Timothy 3:1; Matthew 6:31-33, Mark 10:41-45, Luke 14:7-11; James   3:13-16.    
   
28   		    
Entrust to Faithful People.    		    
2 Timothy 2:1-2, 14-15; Mark 3:7-19.    
   
62   		    
Apostolic Incarnation   		    
2 Timothy 2:1-9, I Corinthians 9:19-27.   
   
8   		    
Leader as Sentinel.   		    
Hebrews 3:12-14, Ezekiel 33:1-9.   
   
13   		    
Why did Jesus go to the Cross?.    		    
Hebrews 12:1-2, Mark 10:41-45, Philippians 2:1-11.    
   
35   		    
Wisdom and Leadership.   		    
James 1:5-8, 1 Kings 3:5-28.    
   
33   		    
Doers of the Word, Response.    		    
James 1:18-27.    
   
15   		    
Ambition and the Kingdom.     		    
Matthew 6:31-33, Mark 10:41-45, Luke   14:7-11; 1 Timothy 3:1; James 3:13-16.    
   
14   		    
The Heart of a Shepherd.     		    
1 Peter 5:1-4    
   
44   		    
Dwelling Place of God.    		    
Revelation 21:1-7, Exodus 40:34-35,   John 1:14, Acts 2:42-47.