Punishment

Leading Children to Christ

2023-06-29T10:20:07-05:00June 22nd, 2023|

Date: June 22, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Matthew 19:14 |

Ministry Thoughts Show Christ in your ministry Show Christ in your mannerisms Show Christ in your methods Choose the right type of invitation Carefully screen those who respond Show Christ in your mentoring Counseling Thoughts Use terms consistent with the lesson Be warm and friendly Use a Bible Use illustrations or visuals Keep it simple Jesus loves you Jesus cannot tolerate sin Jesus took your place Jesus is righteous Jesus has conditions Repentance - a change of mind evidenced by a change in heart, through faith, Jesus can make the change Believe Receive Jesus is waiting Open the door Ask him to come in Decide if they are ready to pray Offer to help if needed Discuss eternal security If not, send them away with a children's tract,

Why Christian School is Important

2023-01-17T11:47:40-06:00January 12th, 2023|

Date: January 12, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Proverbs 1:7 |

Three thoughts on its importance: The Christian school is a significant discipleship program for the church The Christian school is important because it is based on Christian principles Proverbs 1:7 Proverbs 9:10 Psalms 119:130 Our society needs the salt and light of Christianity and the Christian school should play a role in this process

Every Promise in the Book is Mine

2021-09-06T17:28:35-05:00September 5th, 2021|

Date: September 5, 2021 ()

Bible Text: |

Promises that bring comfort Christ is unmatched in power and glory 1 Samuel 2:2 God will give you rest Matthew 11:28-29 Promises that bring courage God's Word brings success Joshua 1:8-9 Abiding in Christ produces bountiful fruit John 15:1-8 Promises that bring caution Sin will never go unpunished Nehemiah 1:3-8 Sin sets you up for failure 2 Peter 1:4-8 The greatest promise Salvation 1 John 1:9 John 3:16

The Battle of Armageddon and The Second Coming

2021-06-20T19:03:42-05:00September 20th, 2020|

Date: September 20, 2020 ()

Bible Text: Revelation 16 |

Series:

Some Misconceptions Armageddon is not the end of the world The saved saints will not be on the earth A misunderstanding of dispensations The Setting The Second Coming The Slaughter of the Enemy The Carnage The Conqueror Application Be Aware Be Awake Be Watching Be Ready   Some helpful resources: "Armageddon" by Dr. Randy Starr "To the Seven Churches: A Commentary on the Apocalypse of Jesus Christ" by Dr. Thomas Strouse "The Future According to the Bible" by David W. Cloud (available at wayoflife.org - eBook or print) wayoflife.org (many articles about the end times) "Things to Come: A Study in Biblical Eschatology" by J. Dwight Pentecost (pages 229-258) "Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee: 1 Corinthians through Revelation"

The Great Tribulation

2021-06-20T19:03:33-05:00September 13th, 2020|

Date: September 13, 2020 ()

Bible Text: Revelation 20:11-15 |

Series:

A Review of Times and Terms The Antichrist The Tribulation The Abomination of Desolation The Second Coming of Christ The Tribulation Period As Described by Jesus The Judgment The Seven Seals The Antichrist comes to power in the name of peace Economic turmoil The Seven Trumpets Hail and fire cause destruction 1/3 of the sea life die The rivers and springs of water are turned to poison The Seven Vials Sores The sea becomes blood Rivers and springs dry up The sun scorches men World-wide war Great earthquake God's wrath Application For the Believer Praise the Lamb of God Preparation for the Judgment Passion for the lost For the Unbeliever Repent of your sins Trust Jesus     Some helpful resources: "The Antichrist & The Tribulation" by Dr. Randy Starr "To the Seven Churches: A Commentary

The Antichrist

2021-06-20T19:03:54-05:00September 6th, 2020|

Date: September 6, 2020

Bible Text: 2 Thesalonians 2:1-3 |

Series:

Some Prophetic Guidelines Don't get caught up with signs - Luke 9:28-36, Luke 10:17-20 Christ must be pre-eminent in our message - 2 Peter 3:1-17 Watch out for fear and anxiety - 2 Thessalonians 2 Let Scripture guide your knowledge The Prophetic timeline for the end times The Rapture Appearing Coming The Tribulation The Great Tribulation The Battle of Armageddon The Second Coming The Person of the Antichrist The Preparation for the antichrist The Power of the antichrist The Political sway of the antichrist The Partners of the antichrist Practical lessons from the study of the antichrist The power of the devil The importance of turning to Christ now!

The Problem of Pride

2019-07-21T13:06:09-05:00July 21st, 2019|

Date: July 21, 2019 ()

Bible Text: Proverbs 6:16-19 |

The properties of pride (What Pride Is) Self-promoting (puts others down) Self-protecting (makes excuses) Self-pleasing (wanting things that aren't ours to have) Self-preferring (2 Timothy 3:2, Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3) Self-parading (1 John 2:16) Self-persuading Self-pitying The products of pride (What Pride Produces) Derision Deceit Division Damage Defiance The Perils of pride (What Pride Brings) Downfall Denial (James 4:6) Dejection Destruction (Proverbs 15:25) The Prescription for pride (How to Overcome) Be Honest (1 Corinthians 4:7) Be Humble

A Remedy for a Bad Day

2018-07-29T21:25:58-05:00July 29th, 2018|

Date: July 29, 2018 ()

Bible Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 |

Are you having a bad day?  Consider Jesus and how he reacted to troubles. Cry out to God (Matthew 26:36-38) Submit to God's Plan for Your Life (Matthew 26:39) Forgive your Offenders (Luke 23:32-34) Consider the Needs of others (John 19:25-27) Focus on God's Promised Blessing (Hebrews 12:2)
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