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Part 5: Destined For Greatness Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Jul 14, 2021

The Underlying Principles of Judges 4

Outline: * Israel’s idolatry brings servitude once again (1-3) * Deborah judging Israel (4-5) * The command from God for Barak to lead the army against Sisera (6-7) * Jael kills Sisera with a tent peg (17-22) * God gives them victory over Jabin (23-24) What are the underlying principles? 1. God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 4: Grace In Groaning Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Jul 14, 2021

Grace is God’s extending favor toward us that we do not deserve.

Definition of Grace: Grace is God extending favor toward us that we do not deserve. - Both Ephesians 2:5 and 2:8 state it is "by grace you have been saved." God's salvation comes from His grace. - Some describe grace as unmerited or unearned favor. In theology, two kinds ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3: Some People Never Learn Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Jul 14, 2021

“It's said that a wise person learns from his mistakes. A wiser one learns from others' mistakes.”

Outline of Judges 2: A. National apostasy. 2:1–15 B. Divine mercy. 2:16–23 Transition: The book of Judges is NOT only a past history, this book also is about God’s people today. Spiritual Lessons: 1. All sorrow does not equate with genuine repentance. Vv. 1-5 Read: verse 1-5 A. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2: We Could Not Drive Them Out. Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Jul 14, 2021

What should we do to have complete victory and not defeat?

What should we do to have complete victory and not defeat? 1. Consult God about how the work is to be done. Vv. 1-2 A. Explanation: In verses 1-2, the Israelites asked the Lord who would be the first to attack the Canaanites. Here it is shown that in all we do, first is to consult God. In verse ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1: The Seriousness Of Disobeying God Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Jul 14, 2021

The book shows a repeated four step cycle that takes place seven times in the book. That is, 1. REBELLION. Falling into sin, idolatry, and apostasy. 2. RETRIBUTION. God’s punishment. 3. REPENTANCE. Israel cries for help. 4. RESCUE. God delivers via a judge.

The book of Judges starts with “After the death of Joshua…” - There were 15 judges in all. Eli and Samuel were the last. THE WORD “JUDGE.” - “judge," means "bringer of justice." - These "judges" were like a cross-mixture between a mayor, a marshal, a prophet, and a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You And God Are Majority

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Mar 28, 2021

Like Joshua we can have the victory.

Part 13: You and God are Majority. Passage: Joshua 11 Outline of Chapter 11: A. King Jabin of Hazor joins forces with several other kings in Northern Canaan to fight the Israelites. Vv. 1-5 - Hazor had been a tremendously large, powerful, influential city for at least 1000 years before Joshua ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing Shall Stand Against You

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Mar 22, 2021

While the promise that God would be with Joshua was specific to Joshua, the principle extends to us today. So, let’s study these principles in Joshua 10.

The story in chapter 10 however begins with the conflict of battle involving five Amorite kings who decided to attack Gibeon because they made a treaty with Israel. The Gibeonites pleaded to Joshua:“Don’t abandon your servants now!” Come at once! Save us! Help us! For all the Amorite kings who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come, For Everything Is Now Ready. Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 19, 2020

In the time of Jesus’ earthly ministry a Jewish wedding was a big deal that could last a week or more.

UNDERSTANDING THE PARABLE: a) The king is God. V. 2 b) The son is Jesus. V. 2 c) The invited guests are the people of Israel. V. 3 d) The first slaves are the O. T. prophets. V. 3 e) The 2nd and 3rd sets of slaves are Christians. Vv. 4 & 8 f) The burned city is Jerusalem. V. 7 g) The good and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That's Not Fair! Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

- This Parable is the answer of the Lord to Peter’s question in Matthew 19:27. - The parable is emphasizing a right attitude in service.

WHAT DOES THIS PARABLE TEACH US ABOUT GOD? - Watch this sermon at https://www.youtube.com/user/marloujavier7 1. God is a generous God. - It was the landowner’s money and he could do with it as it pleased him. - Matthew 20:15 Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Will You Spend Eternity? Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

If you were to take your final breath right now in this very moment where will you spend eternity? Heaven or Hell?

THE CONTRAST: 1. RICH MAN. A man who was extremely rich, wealthy, respected and lived in extreme luxury on a daily basis. - TO BE CLOTHED IN PURPLE, indicated great wealth. Purple was an expensive dye made from mollusks found in the Mediterranean Sea - Luke 16:19 Jesus said, “There was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep On Praying! Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

- This parable teaches us that God is not an unjust judge but a loving Father. - Don’t stop praying. - “When life is rough pray, when life is great pray.” Anonymous

What will happen when we fail to pray? 1. When we fail to pray, we will FAINT. V. 1 Luke 18:1 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. Explanation: - Luke 18, Jesus tells the story of a widow who refuses to give up. - The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, I Thank You That I’m Not Like Other People! Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

Humility Is a Choice. The Pharisee’s lack of humility and abundance of pride was his problem.

DEVELOPING BIBLICAL HUMILITY: 1. Do not point a finger to others. EXPLANATION: - We are saved by God's atonement and mercy, not by our righteous deeds. - Righteousness is NOT a human achievement instead of a gift of God’s grace. Luke 18:9 (PHILLIPS) “Then He gave this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Investments Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

Jesus used this parable to dispel any hopeful rumors that the time of the kingdom had arrived.

KEY POINTS IN THE PASSAGE: 1. The Lord Jesus promised to return for us. READ: Luke 19:12 He said, “A nobleman was called away to a distant empire to be crowned king and then return. A. THE NOBLEMAN. The nobleman is Jesus. B. THE FAR COUNTRY. "A distant country" means that He cannot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Outcasts Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

 The tax collectors and prostitutes were not welcome by religious people. They were the lowest of the low.  According to the religious leaders tax collectors and prostitutes would have no part in the kingdom of God.  But in God’s eyes, who are the real outcasts?

Intro to main points: The first son was rebellious but repented. The second son talked a good game but disobeyed his father. The command of the father was to work in the vineyard, therefore this parable is not only about salvation but also of Christian service. IN THIS PARABLE, JESUS TEACHES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greedy Tenants Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

Always remember these two principles: God is the owner and we are His stewards. Owner have rights; stewards have responsibilities.

The Parable of the Tenants is an allegory a story in which each of the elements has a symbolic meaning: a) The owner of the vineyard was God b) The vineyard is the nation of Israel. c) The tenants were the Jewish religious leadership. d) The servants represent God’s prophets. e) The other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational