130106 PM Where Was God in 2012 – Where Will He Be in 2013
Where Was God in 2012? Where Will He Be in 2013?Introduction:A. A common question: “Where was God when…?’ But have
Read moreWhere Was God in 2012? Where Will He Be in 2013?Introduction:A. A common question: “Where was God when…?’ But have
Read moreClothing Ourselves with Humility Introduction:A. 1 Peter 5:5-6 are words written by “Peter, an aposNe of Jesus Christ” (1:1), in
Read morePerversions of the Grace of GodIntroduction:A. In Jude 4, this servant of Jesus and brother of James warns about those
Read moreHOW Can I Cast My Anxieties on God?Introduction:A. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at
Read moreOur Adversary the Devil – Introduction:A. “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion.” (1 Pet 5:8-9)B. What
Read moreWhat the God of All Grace Wants For You- Introduction: A. 1 Peter 5:10 refers to “the God of all
Read moreCherubim: From the Garden to the Gospel – Introduction:A. We run across the_ “cherubim” several times in Scripture. One awesome
Read moreBAPTISM: What It Does and Does Not Do – Introduction:A. It’s hard to read very far in the New Testament
Read moreStanding Firm in the True Grace of God – Introduction:A. “I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that
Read moreThe Path, Presence, and Pleasures of God I. Psalm 16-A Miktam of David A. 16:1-2-David’s —–1. A plea – “Preserve
Read moreWas Peter the First Pope? A. The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has made headlines around the world in recent
Read moreThe Folly of Men “Playing God” Introduction: A. Little boys often pretend to be cowboys, policemen, or firemen. Little girls
Read moreWhy Your Knowledge of God Matters A. An ancient admonition: “Let us know; let us press on to know the
Read moreCould Your Home Use a Good Spring Cleaning. A. The home was God’s idea (gen 2). B. But life at
Read moreWhen You’re Criticized …A. Not many of us enjoy being criticized, but criticism periodically comes our way. Sometimes it’s deserved.
Read moreThe Last Words of Jesus and Why They Still Matter A. Famous “last words” are a special form of quotation
Read moreKnowing and Being Known by God A. Nothing in the universe matters more than knowing God. B. He has revealed
Read moreZEAL: What It Is, Where It Comes From, Why It Matters A. Titus 2:11-14 forms a Scriptural bridge between the
Read moreFailure Doesn’t Have to be Final – A. Demas and Mark are contrasts in failure. One provides words of warning,
Read moreOvercoming Adversity(Anchors That Help Us Weather the Storms of Life)Introduction:I. Adversity comes in many forms and fashions. These perplexing predicaments
Read moreOvercoming Adversity(Understanding Why)Introduction:I. All of us experience problems sometimes (2 Cor. 5:1-4). I have often said sometimes it seems as
Read moreOvercoming Adversity(Trusting God) – Introduction:I. We are talking this week about overcoming adversity. We have seen that the reason why
Read moreOvercoming Adversity(Recognize, Rejoice and Reflect)Introduction:I.A little boy once prayed, “God please take care of yourself because if anything happens to
Read moreOvercoming Adversity(Having an Obedient Faith)Introduction:If you have your Bible, you might want to open it to 1 Kings 17. That
Read moreOvercoming Adversity(Listen to Jesus)Introduction:I. Open your Bibles to John 14 and in just a moment we will read the first
Read moreHow to Build and Maintain a Spiritual Fire for the Lord -A. We recently noted that Titus 2 forms a
Read moreThe F.L.E.E. Battle Plan for the War Against Temptation – A. In 1 Corinthians 6:18, the Spirit of God straightforwardly
Read moreRising Above Lukewarm Christianity — A. When Peter came face-to-face with the power of Jesus, it prompted self-examination (Luke 5:1-11).
Read moreThe Greatest “Love Language” of All * A. In The Five Love Languages, Gary Chapman suggests that there are five
Read moreModesty in an Immodest World **A. “…women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control … withwhat is
Read moreIf King Solomon Spoke to Graduates *** A. King Solomon had all the attributes schools look for in a commencement
Read moreProof That God is Willing to Save and Use You *** A. Proof (noun): Evidence sufficient to establish a thing
Read moreWhat Exactly is “Congregational Autonomy”? ** . In Matthew 16:18, Jesus promised, “I will build my church.” But what exactly
Read moreBeing Honest About Your 3 Selves ** A. You may not have ever thought about it, but you have three
Read moreThe Legacy Left by a Godly Father ** A. Psalm 78 is A Maskil of Asaph. It is built on
Read moreLessons in Defeating Sin from Josiah **** A. Josiah was only 8 years old when he began to reign in
Read moreDon’t Waste Your Summer *** How to Make it a Season of Growth *** A. For many, summertime prompts images
Read more130804 AM Why Do Young People Leave the Faith
Read moreJesus, Our Healer A. At the conclusion of Acts, we find Paul in Rome, trying to convince people about Jesus
Read moreGrowth in Grace and Knowledge MattersA. Our aim for the year: “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord
Read more10 Things Satan Loves to See in a Church A. “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around
Read moreA Key to Happy Homes and Successful Congregations A. Happy homes are not filled with bitterness. They are not characterized
Read moreWeakness: Opportunity for the Gospel *** A. 1 Kings 1 tells the story of Adonijah, son of David and Haggith,
Read morePsalms for the Lonely and the Fearful ** A. “I’m lonely.” “I’m afflicted.” “I’m afraid.” “My guilt is great.” “The
Read more“Blessed are the Poor in Spirit” ** The Pathway to Joy Founded on the Bedrock of God’s Grace and Favor
Read moreWhen the Bible Talks About Deacons … (1) *** A. Philippians 1:1 provides a snapshot of a fully organized local
Read moreWhen the Bible Talks About Deacons … (2) *** “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our
Read moreWhen the Bible Talks About Elders … (1) A. Philippians 1:1 provides a snapshot of a fully organized local church.
Read moreWhen the Bible Talks About Elders … (2) “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior
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