Sin

From Bitter and Backsliden To Bountiful and Blessed – Part 3

2023-06-29T10:32:40-05:00June 25th, 2023|

Date: June 25, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Ruth |

A study of the return of Naomi and Ruth Back to the place of God (Bethlehem) Back among the people of God Back enjoying the provision of God Back enjoying the pleasantness of God Back enjoying the prospects of God

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,

Advantages of Christian Education – Part 2

2023-04-14T10:03:57-05:00April 6th, 2023|

Date: April 6, 2023 ()

Bible Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 |

The textbooks All textbooks point to Christ God's Word, our absolute truth, is our main textbook The teachers The target Goals of public education Tolerance Wokeness Promiscuity Goals of christian education Salvation Sanctification Service

The Message of Salvation

2023-03-20T15:07:56-05:00March 12th, 2023|

Date: March 12, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Isaiah 45:21-24 |

Series:

Be saved! From what? Our sin God's wrath How? See your sin Notice that you are not worthy of heaven Call on the name of the Lord The Christian's message (we as Christians have a responsibility) We are to go into all the world We are to be witnesses to the end of the world God wants all to hear the message of salvation How will they hear if we are not speaking out about the Gospel of salvation? Outreach We are not called to just our hometowns We are also called to reach the lost in the areas surrounding us What should we do as church members? Pray Give Go

Forgiving Others – Part 4

2023-03-03T09:28:19-06:00February 26th, 2023|

Date: February 26, 2023 ()

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Series:

What is forgiveness? "to send away" "to grant as a favor" "to dismiss" How does God forgive? Faithfully Repeatedly Mercifully Purposefully How do we forgive others? Choose to Pray Jesus forgave people in prayer Paul forgave others through prayer Stephen forgave others through prayer Forget Love Be Kind Am I obligated to forgive someone who does not repent and ask forgiveness? A dilemma How long do I have to forgive someone for the same thing? Is there a difference between forgiveness and restitution What if we don't forgive someone? It is disobedience It brings defilement It leaves you defenseless It makes you disturbed Bitterness Revenge It brings discipline What good can forgiveness do in the life of someone? Forgiveness creates love Forgiveness brings happiness Forgiveness brings comfort

The Woman’s Power to Harm

2023-03-01T10:52:54-06:00February 23rd, 2023|

Date: February 23, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Genesis 2:20-25 |

The roots of manipulation Manipulation was introduced in the garden Manipulation in the home starts with the woman Manipulation breeds manipulation The recognition of manipulation Examples Eve and her power over Adam Delilah and her power over Samson Sarai and her power over Abraham Rebekah and her power over Isaac Expressions - "What manipulation might look like in your home" The results of manipulation Eve – humanity plunged into sin Delilah – Samson was blinded and tortured Sarai – Ishmael was born, Arab nation today Rebekah – lost her sons, never saw Jacob again

Forgiving Others – Part 3

2023-02-26T09:57:07-06:00February 19th, 2023|

Date: February 19, 2023 ()

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Series:

What is forgiveness? "to send away" "to grant as a favor" "to dismiss" How does God forgive? Faithfully Repeatedly Mercifully Purposefully How do we forgive others? Choose to Pray Jesus forgave people in prayer Paul forgave others through prayer Stephen forgave others through prayer Forget Love Be Kind Am I obligated to forgive someone who does not repent and ask forgiveness? A dilemma

Be A Man

2023-02-20T09:37:35-06:00February 17th, 2023|

Date: February 17, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Proverbs 31:1-9 |

Lessons for A Man from Proverbs 31 Learn to Listen Watch your strength Stay away from that which destroys man Be a King (Be Responsible) Speak up for those who can't defend themselves Find the virtuous woman Be a Leader

The Pursuit of God

2023-02-20T09:33:59-06:00February 16th, 2023|

Date: February 16, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Jeremiah 29:10-14 |

In the process of pursuing God, there will be distractions Flesh is a distraction Worldliness is a distraction In the process of pursuing God, there will be directions Humility Esteeming others higher than ourselves In the process of pursuing God, there will be divine deliverance

The Blame Game

2023-02-14T09:48:07-06:00February 12th, 2023|

Date: February 12, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Romans 14:12 |

The object of the game To find fault in someone else To place blame on someone for your problems To deflect responsibility onto someone else To justify or excuse ones actions or reactions The rules of the game Anything goes No rules The characters Biblical examples Adam Eve Practical examples Kathy Kid Hank the husband Wilma the wife Tim or Tammy the teenager Pius Pete Persnickety Pam The end game No one winners Everyone loses The only way to win is to stop playing the game Challenge Even when we are wronged, you are still accountable for our actions When someone has wronged us, God will be the judge There is no joy in the blame game  

Psalm 23:5-6

2023-01-30T17:01:05-06:00January 29th, 2023|

Date: January 29, 2023 ()

Bible Text: Psalm 23:5-6 |

Series:

Verse 1 The Lord is a powerful Shepherd The Lord is a personal Shepherd The Lord is a protecting Shepherd The Lord is a providing Shepherd Verse 2 The Shepherd provides rest The Shepherd provides refreshment Verse 3 The Shepherd provides restoration The Shepherd leads to righteousness Verse 4 The Shepherd promises closeness The Shepherd promises comfort Verse 5 The Shepherd's affection The Shepherd's abundance Verse 6 Blessings below Blessings above

Alluring Voices

2022-11-01T11:36:36-05:00October 23rd, 2022|

Date: October 23, 2022 ()

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Identifying Alluring Voices Peer Preachers Predators Prince Personal Ignoring Alluring Voices Close to the Shepherd Compare the voices to the Bible Cease listening to alluring voices Submit to Spiritual Authority

Continue To Grow – Part 2

2022-11-06T10:05:53-06:00October 23rd, 2022|

Date: October 23, 2022 ()

Bible Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 |

Series:

Why should we grow? Growth is natural Growth is exciting Growth is commanded In what area should we grow? Grace Knowledge How can we grow? Stay healthy Identify our sin Deal with it thoroughly Eat right Scripture reading Church attendance Get some more 3 Things to grow as a Christian: _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________

Lord, Save Me!

2022-10-16T08:34:25-05:00October 2nd, 2022|

Date: October 2, 2022 ()

Bible Text: Matthew 14:22-33 |

The providence of Jesus The prayers of Jesus The purpose of Jesus The presence of Jesus The peace Jesus brings The provision of Jesus

The After-effects of Sin

2022-08-22T15:38:21-05:00August 14th, 2022|

Date: August 14, 2022 ()

Bible Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-4 |

Characteristics about David in his early life David was close to God and cared about the things of God David was patient in his waiting for God's timing David was intense about defending God's name David was conquering and experiencing victory Characteristics about David in his later life David rarely mentioned the things of God David didn't trust in the ways of God David lost his fear of God David lost his accountability David's love for worldly culture David's loose attitude towards sin  

Landing On The Right Side

2022-07-18T14:11:57-05:00July 17th, 2022|

Date: July 17, 2022 ()

Bible Text: Joshua 24:15 |

A study of Joshua, who was resolved to serve God, often being in the minority. Five Times Joshua landed on the right side of a problem. The golden calf (Exodus 32) Report of the 12 spies (Number 13) Jericho's peculiar battle plan (Joshua 6) Judgment of Sin - Achan (Joshua 7) Gibeonite league - Accepting personal responsibility for his faults (Joshua 9)
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