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Evidence of Pardon   INTRODUCTION   I. The question of how one may know that he is a child of God is

The Baptism of the Holy SpiritIntroduction:A. There are several "baptisms" (burial, submersion, immersion, covering over) in the Bible:1. The baptism

What's the Point of Preaching?Introduction:A. Expectations are a normal, healthy part of life. But they're not always understood, applied, or

The Kingdom of Great Value Introduction:A. There are two kinds of people who enter into the kingdom of God:1. Those

Let Your Light Shine — Lesson 2 BY CARING AND SHARING Introduction A. Text: Gal. 6:2.B. Jesus “went about doing

BEING A PEACEMAKERIntroductionA. Text: Jas. 3:17,18.B. We live in a discordant, violent world where strife is oft en the norm.C.

Things the Election DIDN'T Change 1. The of God (Dan 4:13-18,34-37; Isa 40:12-17; John 19:10-11; Rom 13:1-6;Matt 28:18).2. How God

"Walk According to the Spirit"Introduction: Eph 3 :17A. Life is often compared in the Scriptures to a journey or a

What Does It Mean to Lead a Life of Faith? (2)II. What Does it Mean to Live a Life of

......-------------------------Who Pays When I Sin?Introduction:A. "For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself' {Rom

Christians Are BuilderIntroduction:A.  Jesus' most famous sermon concluded with an illustration centered on building (Matt 7:24-21).B. As-those whose lives are

Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus in 2013Introduction:A. If there is a key verse of focus for us

Clothing Ourselves with Humility Introduction:A. 1 Peter 5:5-6 are words written by "Peter, an aposNe of Jesus Christ" (1:1), in

HOW Can I Cast My Anxieties on God?Introduction:A.  "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at

What the God of All Grace Wants For You- Introduction: A. 1 Peter 5:10 refers to "the God of all

BAPTISM: What It Does and Does Not Do - Introduction:A.  It's hard to read very far in the New Testament

The Path, Presence, and Pleasures of God I. Psalm 16-A Miktam of David A. 16:1-2-David's -----1. A plea - "Preserve

The Folly of Men "Playing God"  Introduction: A.  Little boys often pretend to be cowboys, policemen, or firemen. Little girls

Could Your Home Use a Good Spring Cleaning.  A. The home was God's idea (gen 2). B. But life at

The Last Words of Jesus and Why They Still Matter A. Famous "last words" are a special form of quotation

ZEAL: What It Is, Where It Comes From, Why It Matters  A. Titus 2:11-14 forms a Scriptural bridge between the

Overcoming Adversity(Anchors That Help Us Weather the Storms of Life)Introduction:I. Adversity comes in many forms and fashions. These perplexing predicaments

Overcoming Adversity(Trusting God) - Introduction:I. We are talking this week about overcoming adversity. We have seen that the reason why

Overcoming Adversity(Having an Obedient Faith)Introduction:If you have your Bible, you might want to open it to 1 Kings 17. That

How to Build and Maintain a Spiritual Fire for the Lord -A. We recently noted that Titus 2 forms a

Rising Above Lukewarm Christianity -- A. When Peter came face-to-face with the power of Jesus, it prompted self-examination (Luke 5:1-11). 

Modesty in an Immodest World **A. "...women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control ... withwhat is

Proof That God is Willing to Save and Use You  *** A. Proof (noun): Evidence sufficient to establish a thing

The Legacy Left by a Godly Father  **  A. Psalm 78 is A Maskil of Asaph. It is built on

Lessons in Defeating Sin from Josiah **** A. Josiah was only 8 years old when he began to reign in

130804 AM Why Do Young People Leave the Faith

Growth in Grace and Knowledge MattersA. Our aim for the year: "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord

A Key to Happy Homes and Successful Congregations  A. Happy homes are not filled with bitterness. They are not characterized

Psalms for the Lonely and the Fearful  **  A. "I'm lonely." "I'm afflicted." "I'm afraid." "My guilt is great." "The

When the Bible Talks About Deacons ... (1) *** A. Philippians 1:1 provides a snapshot of a fully organized local

When the Bible Talks About Elders ... (1)  A.  Philippians 1:1 provides a snapshot of a fully organized local church.   

32 Days of Powerful Prayer  ***   A. Many of us naturally think of the greatness of God in terms of

When God Refers to Sinners and Saints  ** A. Throughout the New Testament, God's people are referred to in a

Does God Really Care About Who Gets Married? A. With marriage and its (re)definition in the headlines nearly everyday, this

Why Believe? I. Internal evidence --a. 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; 1 Thess. 2:13; 1 Cor. 2:13b. 66 books.

** FOCUS ** Philippians 3  1 Focus on Christ -vs. 7-11  -Christ is our purpose (Phil. 1:21-26)  -Christ is our

"There is No God Besides Me" A. The LORD said to Moses, "Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that

Faith that Makes Jesus Marvel  A. When was the last time you saw something that made you "marvel"?  B. To

Honestly Evaluating Our Excuses * "Why I'm Not Going to Bathe Anymore ..."  • "I was forced to bathe as

Who is the Author of Your Life?  A. Acts 3:1-16 tells the story of a lame beggar being healed and

You Are Not In Control.•.Jeremiah 29:11; For l know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for

Who is the Lion Likely to Catch?  A. "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a

The Need for Vision  A. Vision (noun):  1. The act or power of sensing with the eyes; sight.  2. The

When God's Providence Seems Very Bitter  Ruth 1  A. In Ruth 1 we read of events that took place 3,000+

GOD-SHAPED in 2014  What Does It Mean to be Spirit-Led?  A. Have you realized how dangerous and self-defeating it is