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We Are Workers Together With Him

2022-05-16T21:37:24-05:00May 12th, 2022|

Date: May 12, 2022 ()

Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 6:1 |

Be a worker that... Reconciles souls to Christ Believes it is a great day to serve God Approves himself as a minister of God Is faithful through trials Lives by God's principles and power Is aware of the paradoxes and contradictions of living for Christ Is separated from the world unto God

Being Upside-Down

2021-03-07T14:04:08-06:00March 4th, 2021|

Date: March 4, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Isaiah 5:8-30 |

A Study of Isaiah 5 Seven Woes The Woe of Materialism Isaiah 5:8 It's never enough! The Woe of Alcoholism Isaiah 5:11 The Woe of Entertainment Isaiah 5:12 The Woe of Sin Indulgence Isaiah 5:18-19 The Woe of Perverted Justice Isaiah 5:20 The Woe of Self-Importance Isaiah 5:21 The Woe of Punishing Right Isaiah 5:22-23 The Curse of Up-Side Down Removal of God's Blessing and Protection Isaiah 5:5 Retribution for the Proud and Haughty Isaiah 5:13

The High Price of Sin (Part 1)

2020-04-20T11:20:41-05:00April 19th, 2020|

Date: April 19, 2020 ()

Bible Text: 2 Samuel 11:27 |

Are You Displeasing God? Part 2 - PM Service “Who would have thought to find adultery in David and drunkenness in Noah and cursing in Job? If God leaves a man to himself, how suddenly and scandalously may sin break forth in the holiest man on the earth! I say unto all, “Watch!” A wandering heart needs a watchful eye.” – Thomas Watson The contributors to sin The lifting up of pride 2 Samuel 11:1 Oh, be careful of the awful sin of pride. Scriptural references on pride: Deut. 8:11-14; Deut. 8:17-20; Ps. 52:7; Ps. 73:6-9; Prov. 6:16-17; Prov. 8:13; Prov. 16:5; Prov.

The Kind of Faith That Causes Jesus to Marvel

2020-04-07T17:33:04-05:00April 5th, 2020|

Date: April 5, 2020 ()

Bible Text: Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10 |

You can cause Jesus to marvel over one of two things Great Faith Lack of Faith Why did the Centurion's faith cause Jesus to marvel? Recognized the Lordship of Christ Matthew 8:6,8 In what areas do you give Christ control over your life, and in what areas do you hold back? Recognized his own unworthiness Matthew 8:8 We do not deserve all the good things that come into our lives. Recognized submission to authority Matthew 8:9 God has all authority over us, allow Him to lead you - Submit!

Life in the Pits

2020-03-28T20:56:29-05:00March 28th, 2020|

Date: March 28, 2020 ()

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How do you handle your life in the low times? The Pit of Privation- Joseph (Genesis 37-39) Privation=lacking essentials Joseph experienced absolute isolation Genesis 37 The Pit of Persecution -Jeremiah (Jeremiah 38) The Pit of Pity - King Saul (1 Samuel 18) The Pit of Punishment Temporal Pit - Jonah 2 Eternal Pit - Isaiah 14:15 The Pit of Prayer - David, Daniel (Psalm 40:1) The Pit of Patience - David (Psalm 40:2) The Pit of Praise - David (Psalm 40:3) The Pit of Power - David (Psalm 40:2-3)

7 Helps for the Race – Part 1

2020-01-16T14:10:28-06:00December 8th, 2019|

Date: December 8, 2019 ()

Bible Text: Hebrews 12 |

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This is part 1.  Go here to see part 2. "Let us" is found 13 times in the book of Hebrews Considerations: We are in a race. We are not racing to Heaven. Lay aside the weights, Hebrews 12:1 Weights Affairs of this life (sports, politics, education, etc.) Cares of this life Besetting sins Let us run with patience, Hebrews 12:1 A life of Faith A Life of Fortitude A life of Forbearance Look unto Jesus, Hebrews 12:2 The author of faith The finisher of faith The pattern of faith The goal of faith How tedious and tasteless the hours When Jesus no longer I see. Sweet prospects, sweet birds, sweet flowers, Have all

Lesson 5: Bible Principles for Parents

2019-11-15T13:33:51-06:00November 14th, 2019|

Date: November 14, 2019 ()

Bible Text: Genesis 3:8-11 |

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This is lesson five of the NAVIGATING HOME & FAMILY series. Seven Examples Adam The deceived father Genesis 3:8-11 Abraham The obedient father Genesis 22:2-3 Joshua The determined father Joshua 24:15 Elimelech The side-tracked father Ruth 1:2-3 Hannah The understanding mother 1 Samuel 1:11,20,27-28 Eli The lazy father 1 Samuel 3:12-13 Jehoshaphat The compromising father II Chronicles 18:1 Seven Commands Teach them Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Teach: “to ‘whet’ or ‘sharpen,’ by means of intensity and repetition.” Aim them Psalm 127:3-5 The word “man” in this passage references, in particular, a man-of-war. Chasten them Proverbs 13:24 Chasten: “to correct, restrain, bind, or reduce to obedience.” Train them Proverbs 22:6 Train: “first instruction or direction.” Do not provoke them Ephesians 6:4-5 Wrath (in particular), along with other works of the flesh (as listed in Galatians 5), is a great

Christian Maturity

2021-07-11T18:27:38-05:00November 10th, 2019|

Date: November 10, 2019 ()

Bible Text: Hebrews 5-6 |

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Bible Text: Hebrews 5-6 | Preacher: Steve Damron | How to avoid maturity Drifting from the Word (Hebrews 2:1-3) Doubting the Word (Hebrews 3:7-4:13) Dullness to the Word (Hebrews 5:11-14) How to gain maturity Learn to listen (Hebrews 5:11) Learn to share (Hebrews 5:12) Learn of Christ's heavenly ministry (Hebrews 5:12-13) Learn to exercise (Hebrews 5:14; 1 Timothy 4:5-6) How to maintain maturity Let’s first address the problem in this passage. This passage is not teaching that we can lose our salvation. Problem 1: A professor vs. a possessor, Nowhere does the Bible teach one cannot be saved

The Character of the Three Hebrew Children

2019-11-06T20:21:54-06:00November 6th, 2019|

Date: November 6, 2019 ()

Bible Text: Daniel 1:8-2:18 |

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Character Lessons from Hananiah (Shadrach), Mishael (Meshach), and Azariah (Abed-nego) They were teachable You will only influence others in a proper manner when you are influenced by the right people They were trustworthy (Daniel 1:19-20) They were tested They couldn't do anything about their address but they could do something about their attitude They had a testimony Not just a reputation - What is the Lord known for in your life?   What God says is true, though the entire world be against it!

Things Above

2019-08-11T11:20:40-05:00August 11th, 2019|

Date: August 11, 2019 ()

Bible Text: Colossians 3:1-4 |

Introduction The main ideas of the passage What are we to set above? - Our affections Where are we to set our affections? - On things above Why are we to set our affections above? - We are dead to sin So, what is above? Heavenly Father He Provides (Matthew 6:33) He Protects He Punishes Heavenly Family People already in Heaven People yet to be saved Heavenly Fortune (Matthew 6:19-21) Heavenly Forgiveness Heavenly righteousness, not earthly righteousness Heavenly cleansing, not earthly cleansing Heavenly works, not earthly works

The Prayer of all Prayers Part 2

2019-07-28T18:05:41-05:00July 28th, 2019|

Date: July 28, 2019 ()

Bible Text: John 13 |

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We should be a light to the world We should have unity Christ's Prayers for all believers Have Joy Be Sanctification What happened at salvation Progressive through life What is completed in Heaven Be Strong in the Word Receive it Obey it Increase in it Understand God's Eternal Love It is transformational It is complete

The Prayer of All Prayers – Part 1

2019-07-28T11:22:09-05:00July 28th, 2019|

Date: July 28, 2019 ()

Bible Text: John 17: 1-26 |

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Christ's prayer for himself (John 17:1-5; Hebrews 4:14-16) Life has a divine timetable (John 2:4; Matthew 4; John 7) The devil tries to ruin God's plan for your life God is more powerful Life has a divine purpose (1 Corinthians 10:31) Christ deserves glory Our life should be revealing that and giving it to Him Life has a divine work (John 17:4,6,8) When it was time to work, he got at it promptly He worked earnestly Christ's prayer for his disciples (John 17:6-19) We can know the Father (John 5) We can be secure in our Salvation See the rest in part 2 here Application:  How is your prayer life? Do you have a regular
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