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Learning to be Content

2021-02-18T19:48:33-06:00February 14th, 2021|

Date: February 14, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Philippians 4:7 |

A Study of Contentment in the Bible Opening Thought: The great ploy of the devil from the beginning of time is to get humanity to be discontent with God’s provision. Beware of the evil of the discontented spirit. “I have held many things in my hands, and have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess.” - Martin Luther I. The Explanation of Contentment •Dictionary definition •Biblical definition •Biblical examples II. The Enemies of Contentment •Greed •Envy •Covetousness •Ungratefulness III.The Elements of Contentment •My Possessions •My Positions •My Predicaments IV. The Essential Ingredient of Contentment Trust in the providence of God   “Actually, only God
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The Results of Sin

2021-02-01T08:56:06-06:00January 31st, 2021|

Date: January 31, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Joshua 7:1-25 |

A Character Study of Achan Causes of Achan's sin Man's sin nature Man has a desire to take things that don't belong to them Man has a tendency to disobey God Consequences of Achan's Sin Guilt Loss of life Loss of fellowship Cure of Sin Sanctification Cleansing Payment
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The Test of Faith

2021-01-31T23:18:40-06:00January 31st, 2021|

Date: January 31, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Genesis 22 |

Character study –Abraham Opening Thought: Temptations come from within a man; we see this explained to us in James 1:12-16. Trials or tests come from God and are made to mature a growing believer. A Picture of Surrender in Faith Faith Learns to Obey - Genesis 22:2-3 Faith Rests on God’s Goodness- Genesis 22:4-5 Faith Depends on God’s Provision - Genesis 22:6-8 Faith Persists in Doing Right - Genesis 22:9-10 A Picture of Salvation through Faith The Father and Son acted together. The Son had to be sacrificed. The Son bore the burden of sin. The Son was raised from the dead. “My Lord gives me unlimited credit at
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A Faith for Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

2021-01-26T17:02:51-06:00January 24th, 2021|

Date: January 24, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Genesis 15 |

Character Studies –Abraham “Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One Who is leading.” - Oswald Chambers Opening thought: All of us, if we are honest, struggle with our faith at times. In the midst of life, we wonder where God is and how He is going to work in our circumstances. Yesterday’s Faith—“After these things” Yesterday, Abraham had gone to rescue Lot. Yesterday, Abraham had worshiped God. Yesterday, Abraham had refused the world’s spoils - Genesis 14:2 Today’s Faith—“And he brought him forth abroad” - Genesis 15:1 Today, I have the Word of
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Faith Chooses the Right King

2021-01-19T16:36:49-06:00January 17th, 2021|

Date: January 17, 2021 ()

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Character Studies: Abraham Daily Studies If the Saviour’s won your heart And for Heaven you’ve made a start, Study well your Bible chart, And go on. Bear in mind that what you know Proves itself by what you show; Let your life be all aglow, And go on. Never from your purpose turn! Daily from your Master learn. Walk with Jesus, then you’ll burn And go on. Buy the truth and sell it not: Praise the Lord for what you’ve got; Be content whate’er your lot, And go on. - moreillustrations.com True Faith Defined Faith A gift of God
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Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens

2021-01-12T17:09:50-06:00January 10th, 2021|

Date: January 10, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Galatians 6 |

Opening Thought: Galatians 6 As the church we are a community of believers. We are referred to as the body of Christ or the family of God. We learn that if the church is going to thrive then we must work together to make her thrive. Many times, we are all going in different directions, and we forget to take time out for one another. Explanation of Passage What type of person this passage is not dealing with? - a stubborn or rebellious person What type of person this passage is dealing with? - caught by surprise How to deal with
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Be Prudent

2021-01-14T09:40:04-06:00January 10th, 2021|

Date: January 10, 2021 ()

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Studies in Proverbs Prudence Defined: Wisdom applied to practice Opening Thought: Prudence implies a power to overlook the pressing temptation of the present, for the weighty advantage of the future —that which glitters and deceives, for that which is solid but less attractive. –Dean Alford Prudent people have a healthy skepticism They do not believe everything they hear - Proverbs 14:15 Consider the source They look before they leap - Proverbs 14:8 Prudent people handle correction well - Proverbs 15:5 Why are they coming to you? Do they hate you? With what authority are they coming? How are they coming? Does God want me to listen? Prudent people study Prudent people are cautious They work at
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Helps for Being Careful – Part 2

2021-01-04T16:00:09-06:00January 3rd, 2021|

Date: January 3, 2021 ()

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Thought: Caution is not cowardly. Carelessness is not courage. Why be careful - 1 Peter 5:8 A devil that is accusing - Job 1, 2 A world that is watching - 2 Samuel 12:14 Wolves that are devouring - Acts 20:17 Believers that need uplifting What to be careful of: Forgetting God in your life - Deuteronomy 6:3 Associations - Proverbs 1:10 Lustful temptations - 1 Corinthians 6:18, Galatians 5:16, Ephesians 5:15 Wrong doctrine - Matthew 16:12 Materialism - Luke 12:15 To do right - Titus 3:8 How to be careful Attentively - Nehemiah 8:8, Proverbs 2:1, 2:2, 4:1, 4:20, Deuteronomy 29 Listening Carefully - Ephesians 5:15 Deliberately - Proverbs 4 Diligently - Proverbs 4:23 Prudently
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Helps for Being Careful – Part 1

2021-01-04T16:50:16-06:00January 3rd, 2021|

Date: January 3, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Ephesians 5:15 |

Thought: Caution is not cowardly. Carelessness is not courage. Why be careful - 1 Peter 5:8 A Devil that is accusing - Job 1, 2 A world that is watching - 2 Samuel 12:14 What to be careful of: Forgetting God in your life - Deuteronomy 6:3 Associations - Proverbs 1:10 Lustful temptations - 1 Corinthians 6:18, Galatians 5:16, Ephesians 5:15 How to be careful Attentively - Nehemiah 8:8, Proverbs 2:1, 2:2, 4:1, 4:20, Deuteronomy 29 Listening Carefully - Ephesians 5:15 Destined for a Fall There was a people long ago Who had great riches, wealth untold; They built a city with
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You Can Miss It!

2020-12-21T21:41:20-06:00December 20th, 2020|

Date: December 20, 2020 ()

Bible Text: Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 2:4-7 |

No Room in the Inn Have you ever had anyone give you directions and then add the words, “You can’t miss it!”? How many of us have heard those words only to completely miss it? It is possible to miss something, even with it right in front of you! Did you know most people miss Christmas every year? That may sound like a ridiculous statement, particularly in America, where holiday advertisements bombard us starting right after Labor Day. Yet many folks who participate in Christmas celebrations are oblivious to the true reality of what it is they are celebrating. They
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