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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

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

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

The “I Am’s” of Being in Christ

2022-07-11T10:24:38-05:00July 10th, 2022|

Date: July 10, 2022 ()

Bible Text: Galatians 2:20 |

When the great I Am is living in you, your "I Am's" will change! Introduction: I Am Crucified Galatians 2:20 Servant Separated Sent Seven "C's" of a changed "I Am" Compassion (I am Debtor) Romans 1:14 Commitment (I am Ready) Romans 1:15 Courage (I am Not Ashamed) Romans 1:16 Conviction (I am Carnal) Romans 7:14 Confidence (I am Persuaded) Romans 8:38 Concern (I am Sure) Romans 15:29 Cheer (I am Glad) Romans 16:19

Intercessors Needed

2022-05-21T16:42:20-05:00May 19th, 2022|

Date: May 19, 2022 ()

Bible Text: Exodus 32:1-14 |

The Pathway to Destruction Disturbance in their Spirit Disrespect for God's Man Disobedience to God's Word Degradation of Worship Defilement of their Conduct Sobering Dimension to its size The People Disowned God's Omniscience God's Observations Defilement Dishonor Defiance God's Orders God's Outrage The Prayer of Deliverance Remember Power Praise Promises Repent

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

Why Did He Do It?

2021-11-11T21:20:53-06:00November 11th, 2021|

Date: November 11, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Romans 5:1-8 |

Series:

Somebody died for you to save you from your sins - Romans 5:8 Somebody died for you to save you from yourself - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Somebody died for you so you could have a story to tell - Romans 1:16; Ephesians 3:8 The fastest growing religion in America is the new religion of self-worship

The Next Generation

2021-09-14T21:11:58-05:00September 12th, 2021|

Date: September 12, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Judges 2:1-14 |

The Causes of Not Knowing God A lack of examples - Hebrews 13:7, 17 A lack of experience - Judges 2:10 A lack of the extraordinary - Judges 2:10 The Characteristics of Not Knowing God  Wickedness - Judges 2:11, Ephesians 5:2-5, Galatians 5:19-26, Proverbs 23:29-35, Galatians 1:4 Worldliness - Judges 2:11-12 Withdrawn - Judges 2:13 The Consequences of Not Knowing God Displeasure of God- Judges 2:14 Devastation - Judges 2:14 Defeat - Judges 2:14 Distress - Judges 2:15 The Cure for Not Knowing God Desire Diligence - 2 Timothy 2:15 Defer - 1 John 4:6 Decide - 1 John 2:3-4

High Places in the Family

2021-04-22T22:48:38-05:00April 22nd, 2021|

Date: April 22, 2021 ()

Bible Text: 1 Kings 3:3 |

Series:

The Reason for the high places High Places:  Compromises made to satisfy others Solomon compromised to satisfied his family 1 Kings 11:5-8 They cause us to ride "the fence" 1 Kings 11:6 High Places: Choices where we make the statement "I will worship and serve the Lord on my terms" 1 Kings 12:28-32 "Worship is revealed by whatever touches your life and makes you upset." Entertainment Satisfaction of self High places: Counterparts of secret sin 2 Kings 17:9 The Retaining of the high places Someone must take courage to remove the high places.  If not, they will be passed down. 2 Kings 17:41 Just as the kings passed them from

Four Tips for Developing Convictions in Young People

2021-04-22T19:31:43-05:00April 22nd, 2021|

Date: April 22, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Titus 2:11-12 |

Series:

Help them to understand Biblical principles 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 12:2, Deuteronomy 4:40; 5:29; 12:28 Separation is a Biblical concept Separation has never been popular Have Biblical Convictions Children will gravitate to the parent with the least/lower convictions You cannot lead where you have not already gone yourself Teach your children Biblical Convictions Not just things you can or can't do Love+Discipline, Grace and Truth work together Be Consistent Inconsistency breeds rebellion Teach convictions, and be consistent in your actions as well

Privilege Brings Responsibility

2020-11-17T13:21:26-06:00September 17th, 2020|

Date: September 17, 2020 ()

Bible Text: Amos 3:1-10 |

Series:

The Privilege of Salvation What are you holding back? The Path of Iniquity No agreement No hearing No testimony The Punishment of Iniquity You Reap what You Sow! If you have your Bibles this evening, we will be looking at Amos. The Book of Amos. If you have been continuing with our Bible reading, we just finished through Amos. Now it's starting to click along and by the end of September, we are in the New Testament. And then we will be done soon. All these little books we are knocking them out. Like, you know, a book a day. You know, reading Ezekiel, I did not think we

My Soul Failed When He Spake

2020-09-15T21:06:40-05:00September 15th, 2020|

Date: September 3, 2020 ()

Bible Text: Song of Solomon 4:16-5:16 |

A note about I Corinthians 13:3 We should be a cheerful giver (How to give) We should be a commanded giver (What to give) We should be a consistent giver (Why we give, because we love Him) Some notes about the Song of Solomon The Beloved is the Lord My Beloved is the church The daughters of Jerusalem is the world The King is the devil (wants to steal our love) The Mother's sons are the Jews Song of Solomon 5:6 Why did her soul fail? She was semi-conscious When He speaks, listen! She was complacent 5:3 She was in her comfort zone and didn't want to move. She was careless 5:3 She was too self-concerned 5:4 She stopped

The Holy War – Part 7

2020-08-11T17:11:12-05:00August 6th, 2020|

Date: August 6, 2020 ()

Bible Text: |

Series:

Chapters 1-20 Review Chapter 1: Conspiracy Amid the Brimstone (the battle plan) Chapter 2: A Summons to Mansoul (getting the leadership's attention) Chapter 3: The First Assault (Diabolus takes the city...or rather...) Chapter 4: Another Administration (alterations to the leadership) Chapter 5: The Politics of Diabolus (Diabolus strengthens his hold) Chapter 6: Diabolus Finds Support in Mansoul (Mansoul readies itself for King Shaddai to come) Chapter 7: Shaddai's Army Approaches (Moment of Confrontation) Chapter 8: War (Moment of Decision) Chapter 9: Shaddai's Forces Repulsed (Moment of Struggle) Chapter 10: Emmanuel Enters the Fray Chapter 11: Negotiations Chapter 12: Surrender and Salvation Chapter 13: Emmanuel's Reception in Mansoul Chapter 14: Trial of the Diabolonians Chapter 15: The

The Holy War – Part 6

2020-08-02T14:57:51-05:00July 30th, 2020|

Date: July 30, 2020 ()

Bible Text: |

Series:

Chapters 1-17 Review Chapter 1: Conspiracy Amid the Brimstone (the battle plan) Chapter 2: A Summons to Mansoul (getting the leadership's attention) Chapter 3: The First Assault (Diabolus takes the city...or rather...) Chapter 4: Another Administration (alterations to the leadership) Chapter 5: The Politics of Diabolus (Diabolus strengthens his hold) Chapter 6: Diabolus Finds Support in Mansoul (Mansoul readies itself for King Shaddai to come) Chapter 7: Shaddai's Army Approaches (Moment of Confrontation) Chapter 8: War (Moment of Decision) Chapter 9: Shaddai's Forces Repulsed (Moment of Struggle) Chapter 10: Emmanuel Enters the Fray Chapter 11: Negotiations Chapter 12: Surrender and Salvation Chapter 13: Emmanuel's Reception in Mansoul Chapter 14: Trial of the Diabolonians Chapter 15: The

Lesson 13: A Psalm 128 Home

2020-10-15T19:25:53-05:00April 30th, 2020|

Date: April 30, 2020 ()

Bible Text: Psalms 128:1-6 |

Series:

Determine to use God's Word instead of worldly counsels. Don't consider children a burden, or a robber of your time and pleasure. Never make possessions more important than relationships. Beware of comparing children and spouse with others. Don't make a federal case out of kids being children. Be Aware of threatening constantly, but disciplining inconsistently. Beware of belittling children or spouses. Beware of saying during discipline "this is hurting my reputation." Husbands and wives should not argue in front of the children. Don't argue with your spouse when you are disciplining a child. Don't spend time bragging on talents as opposed to character. Be careful to not allow the television or radio

7 Helps for the Race – Part 1

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

Date: December 8, 2019 ()

Bible Text: Hebrews 12 |

Series:

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

Faith: A Better Way (Part 1)

2019-11-18T13:19:15-06:00November 17th, 2019|

Date: November 17, 2019 ()

Bible Text: Hebrews 11 |

Series:

A Study of Hebrews 11 This is part one, see part two here. The Requirement of Faith, Hebrews 10: 38-39 4 words Just / shall Live / by Faith / No Pleasure The Right type of Faith, Hebrews 11:1-3 Definition: Learning to rely on the written Word of God despite circumstances or feelings and learning to wait on what God has in store in the future. The Reality of Faith, Hebrews 11:4-31 Real faith is diligent Example: Abel, Enoch Real faith is obedient Example: Abraham Real faith is sacrificial Example: Abraham Real faith is p_____________ Example: ______________ The R______ of faith, Hebrews

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 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

Biblical Manhood – Part 2

2019-07-12T22:16:55-05:00May 20th, 2019|

Date: May 19, 2019 ()

Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 |

Common Myths of Biblical Manhood Stylish Steve Throughout history, men had chosen apparel that fit the job (stay away from worldly trends and fads) Bass Pro Bill A Biblical man should not live his whole life outdoors A Biblical man should be temperate through the Spirit Daredevil Dan A Biblical man should not be reckless or wild A Biblical man should be steadfast and unmovable Biblical Principles (Genesis 1:26) A Biblical man should be a leader Men and women are created differently Men were created for work (Genesis 2:15) Biblical Examples Joseph (Genesis 39:7-9) A man of faith, but also integrity A man doing his job will probably face temptation
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