All Posts by Date 150114 The God Who Establishes His Kingdom • LESSON 2 (January 14) • The God Who Establishes His Kingdom BACKGROUND: • The events of this chapter take 150118 AM The Supper of the Victorious King and His Conquerors The Supper of the Victorious King and His Conquerors A. We are gathered as modern disciples on this first day 150121 The God Who Delivers • LESSON 3 (January 21) • The God Who Delivers BACKGROUND: A “cubit” was the distance between one’s elbow 150125 AM Past, Present, and Future Anthems of Victory Past, Present, and Future Anthems of Victory A. The Bible contains all sorts of songs. 1. Perhaps the earliest reference 150125 PM Not Ashamed....The Power of the Gospel Not Ashamed....The Power of the Gospel As we look throughout history, we can recall men of conviction that stood for 150128 The God Who Rules the Kingdom of Men The God Who Rules the Kingdom of Men BACKGROUND: • This “confession” made in the form of an “open letter” 150201 AM I Have a New Way “I Have a New Way” David’s objective in 2 Samuel 6:1-11 and 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 is to bring the Ark 150201 PM The Privileged Path of Persecution The Privileged Path of Persecution Throughout the Bible we see the persecution of those who are doing God’s work. The 150204 The God in Whose Hand is Your Breath • LESSON 5 (February 4) • The God in Whose Hand is Your Breath BACKGROUND: Between the end of 150208 AM According to the Pattern - Does It Still Apply “According to the Pattern”: Does It Still Apply? A. “Four blind men are walking along when they come upon an 150208 PM Fervent Fervent The Bible uses lots of different ways to describe followers of God, but one of the most interesting 150211 The God Who Rescues • LESSON 6 (February 11) • BACKGROUND: The Medo-Persian Empire was the largest the world had seen at that 150215 AM When Hearts Do not Tremble When Hearts Don’t Tremble A. Encountering the presence, holiness, and glory of the LORD in the age of the Tabernacle 150218 Four Great Empires in Old Testament History LESSON 7 Four Great Empires in Old Testament History BACKGROUND: “Now that we have gotten used to the rather 150222 AM Women Preachers - What the Issues Are and Are Not Women Preachers: What the Issues Are and Are Not A. “This is a special day in the life of this 150222 PM Cost of Sacrifice ** Cost of Sacrifice ** Various things in our lives carry different value to different people. What may be a 150225 The God Who Judges 150301 PM Like Living Stones Like Living Stones A. If ever there was a worthy attempt to build “a house for the name of the 150304 The God Who Bestows and Breaks Power • LESSON 9 (March 4) • Daniel 8: The God Who Bestows and Breaks Power BACKGROUND: • This vision takes 150308 AM Developing the Faith to Fish * Developing the Faith to Fish * A. It takes faith to fish! B. How much more so when “fishing 150311 The God Who Sees, Hears, and Acts • LESSON 10 (March 11) • Daniel 9: The God Who Sees, Hears, and Acts BACKGROUND: The setting of 150315 AM How Can I Prepare Myself for Worship How Can I Prepare Myself for Worship? A. The children of Israel knew what it was to prepare for the 150315 PM The God Whose Sovereign Plan Does not Fit Into a Sitcom * The God Whose Sovereign Plan Doesn’t Fit Into a Sitcom * A. The LORD God Almighty isn’t a screenwriter 150318 The God Who Wins the Ultimate Victory • LESSON 11 (March 18) • Daniel 10: The God Who Wins the Ultimate Victory Wouldn’t it be nice if 150322 AM JESUS. Lamb. Lord. Lion. JESUS: Lamb, Lord, Lion A. What sort of claims and connections were made concerning Jesus of Nazareth? B. Once we 150325 The God Who Wins the Ultimate Victory (2) • LESSON 12 (March 25) • Daniel 11: The God Who Wins the Ultimate Victory (2) BACKGROUND: Daniel 11 150329 AM Feeding Thousands and Feeding You Feeding Thousands and Feeding You The feeding of the 5,000 in Mark 6:30-44 and the feeding of the 4,000 in 150329 Jesus vs. Judaism - The Book of Hebrews Lesson 1 Our present study examines the book of Hebrews. The author of this epistle vigorously confronts Jewish saints who, under the 150329 PM What Makes Us Different What Makes Us Different? Mankind is created in the image of God (Gen 1:26) and we have an innate desire 150401 The God Who Reigns Over History • LESSON 13 (April 1) •Daniel 12: The God Who Reigns Over History QUESTIONS WORTH THINKING ABOUT: 1. In light 150405 AM The God Who is Able to Flip the Switch The God Who is Able to Flip the Switch A. It doesn’t take long for most new parents to discover 150405 Jesus vs. Judaism - The Book of Hebrews Lesson 2 1. The Danger of Neglecting Salvation (Heb 2:1-4) After his lofty opening which exalted Jesus to the highest position, the 150405 PM When Gods People Think of Jerusalem When God’s People Think of JerusalemA. Thirty-three miles east of the Mediterranean Sea and fourteen miles west of the Dead 150408 Revelation Lesson 1 Babylon in Scripture REVELATION. victory in Jesus. LESS0N 1 (Apri1 8) "Babylon" in Scripture BACKGROUND: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HISTORIC BABYLONIAN EMPIRE: A proud 150412 AM When I Feel Unworthy When I Feel Unworthy A. “I’m not worthy.” Many sincere and well-meaning people have felt it and said it. B. 150412 Jesus vs. Judaism - The Book of Hebrews Lesson 3 Jesus vs. Judaism: The Book of Hebrews Lesson 3 1. The Apostle and High Priest (Heb 3:1-2) The author now 150415 Revelation Lesson 2 Life in the Era of the Roman Empire REVELATION • Victory in Jesus • LESSON 2 (April 15) Life in the Era of the Roman Empire BACKGROUND: · 150419 P3 A Victorious Mindset Towards People A Victor Mindset Towards People Now we must review people with our hearts. We must visualize people through the word.Don’t 150420 P4 A Victorious Mindset Towards Worship But tonight we are going to please God and you all have please God by being here on this evening 150422 P6 A Victorious Mindset Towards Personal Commitment A Victorious Mindset Towards Personal Commitment Once again, God has seen fit, according to his own purpose and grace, that 150426 AM Training Our Powers of Discernment Training Our Powers of Discernment A. We spent time last week exploring the foundations of a victorious mindset from1 John 150426 Jesus vs. Judaism - The Book of Hebrews Lesson 4 JESUS VS JUDAISM The Book of Hebrews Lesson 4 1. Falling Short of God’s Rest (Heb 4:1-2) The chapter break 150426 PM Influence - What does God want us to see Influence: What does God want us to see? Influence – a power indirectly or intangibly affecting a person or a 150429 Revelation Lesson 3 Connecting the Books of Daniel and Revelation REVELATION • Victory in Jesus • LESSON 3 (April 29) Connecting the Books of Daniel and Revelation BACKGROUND: · In 150503 AM God Gives Rest God Gives Rest • The call to __________ (Psa 95:1-5) • This great God saw everything he had creat, that 150503 Jesus vs. Judaism - The Book of Hebrews Lesson 5 1. Compassion: A Requirement of Priesthood (Heb 5:1-3) The discussion of the high priesthood of Jesus begins in 5:1 and 150506 Revelation Lesson 4 Appreciating the Mural of Revelation as a Whole REVELATION • Victory in Jesus • LESSON 4 (May 6) Appreciating the Mural of Revelation as a Whole Perhaps one 150510 AM The Imperfect Churches of the Perfect Christ The Imperfect Churches of the Perfect Christ - Make Your Choice: • Congregation #1 has an outspoken portion of members 150510 Jesus vs. Judaism - The Book of Hebrews Lesson 6 1. Building on the Basics (Heb 6:1-3) Again, the chapter division is unfortunate as the thought continues from Heb 5:14. 150510 PM There's a Great Day Coming... There’s a Great Day Coming No matter what your place in life is, whether you are a new Christian, or 150513 Revelation Lesson 5 Revelation 1 John's Vision of the Glorified Christ REVELATION • Victory in Jesus • LESSON 5 (May 13) Revelation 1: John’s Vision of the Glorified Christ 1. The 150517 AM If Jesus Wrote Us a Letter If Jesus Wrote Us a Letter A. If Jesus wrote this church a letter, what might he say? B. Let’s 150517 Jesus vs. Judaism - The Book of Hebrews Lesson 7 Jesus vs. Judaism: The Book of Hebrews Lesson 7 1. Melchizedek and Abraham (Heb 7:1-3) Melchizedek has long been a 150520 Revelation Lesson 6 - Revelation 2 To the Church in Ephesus REVELATION • Victory in Jesus • LESSON 6 (May 20) Revelation 2:1-7: To the Church in Ephesus 1.What should we 150524 AM If Jesus Wrote Us a Letter - Part 2 If Jesus Wrote Us a Letter (2) A. If Jesus wrote this church a letter, what might he say? B. 150524 Jesus vs. Judaism - The Book of Hebrews - Lesson 8 1. A Heavenly High Priest (Heb 8:1-2)The truths set forth by the author of Hebrews all point to heaven. Our 150524 PM A Heart Prepared for God A Heart Prepared for God An essential part of doing anything that is significant in our lives is preparation. We 150527 Revelation Lesson 7 - To the Churches in Smyrna and Pergamum REVELATION • Victory in Jesus • LESSON 7 (May 27) Rev 2:8-17: To the Churches in Smyrna and Pergamum 1. 150531 AM Dangerous Church Comfort Zones Dangerous Church Comfort Zones A. A “comfort zone” is an environment or situation in which a person or group of 150531 Jesus vs. Judaism - The Book of Hebrews - Lesson 9 1. The Earthly Tabernacle (Heb 9:1-5) The author continues his reasoning on the superior priesthood of Christ by demonstrating the 150603 Revelation Lesson 8 - To the Churches in Thyatira and Sardis 1. “I know...that your latter works exceed the first” (2:19). What does this mean? 2. Who was Jezebel (2:20)? What 150607 AM Building Our Homes as Outposts of Victory Outpost a fortified position established at a distance from the main camp of an army.a settlement or colony that is 150607 Jesus vs. Judaism - The Book of Hebrews - Lesson 10 1. The Inferior Sacrifices of the Law (Heb 10:1-10) The author now elaborates upon his previous statements about the ineffectiveness 150607 PM True faith Hebrews 11:1- “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”(NKJV). It is a 150610 Revelation Lesson 9 To the Churches in Philadelphia and Laodicea 1. Notice how the glorified Christ describes himself in Revelation 3:7. What does he mean by those references? 2. “Behold, 150614 AM Victorious Masculinity Victorious Masculinity A. We live in the midst of a confused culture wherein the most fundamental aspects of humanity are 150614 Jesus vs. Judaism - The Book of Hebrews - Lesson 11 1. Righteousness According to Faith (Heb 11:1-7) Having just referred to Habakkuk’s timeless declaration, “The just shall live by faith” 150614 PM How to Love Difficult People How to Love Difficult People Three realities we must come to grips with: Difficult people are ____________________. Difficult people have 150617 Revelation Lesson 10 Revelation 4 - The Throne in Heaven REVELATION • Victory in Jesus • LESSON 10 (June 17) Revelation 4: The Throne in Heaven1. Revelation 4 begins with 150621 AM The Father of Jesus A. Recalling past times with a grandfather and/or a father can bring back vivid and emotional memories. We can easily 150621 Hebrews Lesson 12 - Let Us Run with Endurance 1. “Let Us Run with Endurance …” (Heb 12:1-3)The author turns to athletics for his next exhortation, likening the Christian 150621 PM A Prison of Our Own Making A Prison of Our Own Making Matthew 18:21-35 I. What Do We Gain By Withholding Forgiveness? II. Do We Need 150624 Revelation Lesson 11 Revelation 5 - Worthy is the Lamb Who Was Slain REVELATION • Victory in Jesus • LESSON 11 (June 24) Revelation 5: Worthy is the Lamb Who Was Slain 1. 150628 AM Victorious Femininity * Victorious Femininity * A. We live in the midst of a confused culture wherein the most fundamental aspects of 150628 Jesus vs. Judaism - The Book of Hebrews - Lesson 13 The author now appends the main body of his epistle with various closing exhortations. Brethren must be loved (Heb 13:1); 150628 PM Make Me A Servant Make Me a Servant A servant is a person who performs duties for others. It is a person who does 150701 Revelation Lesson 12 Revelation 6-7 Salvation Belongs to Our God REVELATION • Victory in Jesus • LESSON 12 (July 1) Revelation 6-7: Salvation Belongs to Our God! 1. Having read 150705 AM Let the Children Come to Me “Let the Children Come to Me” A. Children are sometimes treated as a distraction, an afterthought, or a necessary inconvenience. 150705 PM The Life of Christ The Life of Christ Our Savior lived an amazing life while here on earth; He lived perfectly, sinlessly, and completely 150708 Revelation Lesson 13 Victory in Jesus Revelation 8-9: Woe to Those Who Dwell on the Earth 1. Revelation 8:1 assumes we remember the context of what 150712 A1 A Tale of Two Kings Man of Faith? Jonathan Brown When one thinks of the great men of faith from the Bible one tends to 150712 A2 David - A Mam After god's Own Heart Man of Faith? Jonathan Brown When one thinks of the great men of faith from the Bible one tends to 150712 P1 David's Stolen Property Man of Faith? Jonathan Brown When one thinks of the great men of faith from the Bible one tends to 150713 P2 Having a Caring Heart for God Man of Faith? Jonathan Brown When one thinks of the great men of faith from the Bible one tends to 150714 P3 Having a Tender Heart for God Performed Acts of Righteousness (Heb. 11:33) We also see Samson's faithful dependence on God at the end of chapter 15. 150715 P4 Having a Brave Heart for God Performed Acts of Righteousness (Heb. 11:33) We also see Samson's faithful dependence on God at the end of chapter 15. 150716 P5 Having a Respectful Heart for God Performed Acts of Righteousness (Heb. 11:33) We also see Samson's faithful dependence on God at the end of chapter 15. 150717 P6 Having a Passionate Heart for God Performed Acts of Righteousness (Heb. 11:33) We also see Samson's faithful dependence on God at the end of chapter 15. 150719 AM Victorious Marriages Victorious Marriages A. We live in the midst of a confused culture wherein the most fundamental aspects of humanity are 150719 PM Lessons From David's Last Words Lessons From David’s Last Words A. Having spent the last week learning lessons from the life of David, let’s examine 150722 Revelation Lesson 14 Revelation 10-11 The Time for Wrath and Reward Go to Video Attachments for Lesson 150726 AM The Higher Ways of the Lord The Higher Ways of the Lord Isaiah 55:8-9, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my 150729 Revelation Lesson 15 Revelation 12 The Pregnant Woman and the Great Dragon * REVELATION • Victory in Jesus • LESSON 15 (July 29) Revelation 12: The Pregnant Woman and the Great Dragon 150802 AM Recognizing and Defending Against the Flaming Darts of Temptation Recognizing and Defending Against the Flaming Darts of Temptation A. Ephesians 6:16 describes “the flaming darts of the evil one.” 150802 PM Being Holy in Modern Times Being Holy in Modern Times There are some concepts in God’s word that Christians will stereotype as “something they used 150812 Revelation Lesson 16 Revelation 13 The Beast of the Sea and the Beast of the Earth REVELATION • Victory in Jesus • LESSON 16 August 12 Revelation 13 The Beast of the Sea and the Beast 150816 AM What Should I Do if my Experience of Christianity Seems Shallow What Should I Do if my Experience of Christianity Seems Shallow? We live in confusing times. There are many who 150819 Revelation Lesson 17 Revelation 14-16 A Call for the Endurance of the Saint REVELATION • Victory in Jesus • LESSON 17 (August 19) Revelation 14-16: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints 150823 AM Are Christians Too Narrow Minded Are We Too Narrow-Minded? A. To be narrow-minded is “to be unreceptive to new ideas; to have a closed mind. 150826 Wed Rev 17 Week - 18 The Judgment of the Great Prostitue REVELATION • Victory in Jesus • LESSON 18 (August 26) Revelation 17: The Judgment of the Great ProstituteBy its use « Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 15 Next »