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A Single Verse
Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 21, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. A Single Verse
Contributed on Oct 21, 2009
In a single verse, Paul makes a personal declaration of his faith, his service to Christ and the assurance of God’s eternal promise.
A SINGLE VERSE 03/16/03 AM Text: Philippians 1:21 Introduction In a single verse, Paul makes a personal declaration of his faith, his service to Christ and the assurance of God’s eternal promise. As we consider this verse, let us reflect on our own lives and determine where we stand in light of ...read more
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2. Be An Example!
Contributed on Oct 21, 2009
In a single verse in his first letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul exhorts the young disciple to be an example of those who believe, providing some keys areas for us to consider in our lives today.
Be an Example! 02/20/05 PM Text: I Timothy 4:12 Introduction As we discussed in class this morning, the followers of Jesus are called upon to minister the gospel, the good news, to the world today. In a single verse in his first letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul exhorts the young disciple to ...read more
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3. The Human Race
Contributed on Oct 21, 2009
We must fix our hearts upon our Lord and determine that we are going to run the Human Race, come what may.
The Human Race 06/10/07 AM Reading: Hebrews 11:1-16 Text: Hebrews 12:1 Introduction The writer of the letter to the Hebrews, in the passage we just read, speaks of a city prepared for those who were called out of this world to follow God by faith. A city founded in a better country then the ...read more
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4. A Peculiar People
Contributed on Oct 21, 2009
The bible tells that God will purify us into a peculiar people. I grant you that there are peculiar people here in this church…that is not the peculiar that god is talking about.
A PECULIAR People 03/13/05 AM Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Text: Titus 2:14 INTRODUCTION Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. KJV Periousios: per-ee-oo’-see-os being beyond usual, that is, ...read more
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5. Examine Yourselves
Contributed on Oct 30, 2009
There are all kinds of reasons for giving or taking tests. The main reason is to make an assessment on what is or isn’t known. The Bible is not excluded from the practice of examinations. They go beyond the physical, psychological, or emotional, to the sp
Examine Yourselves 12/19/04 AM Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION This past Friday was remarkable for many people in that marked the beginning of the traditional Holiday period. For many students, including myself, it was remarkable because it meant the end of taking Final exams. I’m not ...read more
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6. In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?
Contributed on Feb 6, 2010
Jesus didn’t just tell us how to live, He showed us how to live it by living it Himself. Therefore, we should strap on the truth to our feet, pick up our cross and walk “In His Steps.”
In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do? 08/05/07 PM Text: 1 Peter 2:21 Introduction Peter wrote: 1 Peter 2:21 “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,” The word rendered “example” (hupogrammon) occurs ...read more
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7. Show Yourself An Example
Contributed on Feb 15, 2010
As the body of Christ, believers must show Christ to the world by being examples.
Show Yourself an Example 02/17/08 PM Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction This morning our Brother Ron presented a lesson on “The Race” taken from the text of Hebrews 12. He made us aware of many things concerning this race of which every believer is a participant. He made us aware that we are in ...read more
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8. Lights Of The World
Contributed on Feb 27, 2010
This single verse in John tells us three things: Jesus is the only true light leading to salvation! Those who follow Him have the Light of Life and must reflect the Light to the world!
Lights of the World 03/16/08 PM Text: John 8:12 Reading: Isaiah 42:5-7 INTRODUCTION: A.About the Text: 1.In the background of this text, we have the feast of tabernacles (John 7:37). a.Also called the feast of ingathering (referring to the gathering of crops) or the feast of booths as it was ...read more
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9. Do Not Fear
Contributed on Feb 28, 2010
God says to all who walk with him, "I am with you, I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you."
Do Not Fear 06/22/08 AM Text: Isaiah 41:10 Introduction Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” This is God’s message to his ...read more
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10. The Meditation Of My Heart
Contributed on Feb 28, 2010
The Word of God belongs in our heart, in our mouth, and in our lives.
The Meditation of My Heart 07/27/08 AM Text: Joshua 1:8 Introduction For the past two weeks we have been exploring the Word of God through the Word of God. We have learned that all scripture is inspired from God and we have learned the use of scripture for teaching, reproof, correction and ...read more
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11. We Have All Been Called
Contributed on Mar 3, 2010
We are called out of the world and into Jesus and to follow His example in conduct, in obedience, and in service so that one day, on the day Jesus comes again, we will be called home.
We Have All Been Called 10/12/08 AM Text: 2 Timothy 1:9 INTRODUCTION: I found the genesis of this lesson in a conversation I had with an individual with whom I was working. This past week I was serving in my capacity as a facilitator of Navy Leadership training with the Center for Personal and ...read more
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12. Our Knowledge Of Grace
Contributed on Mar 15, 2010
As terrible a thing it would be to have received God’s grace in vain how much worse to have never sought to accept the gift at all!
Our Knowledge of Grace 11/02/08 AM Text: Hebrews 13:25 INTRODUCTION: The hymn we just sang “Amazing grace” captures a concept that conveys wonderful hope and comfort to the Christian. It is a word that Paul loved to use; every epistle begins and ends with mention of this word: Grace. What does ...read more
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13. His Workmanship
Contributed on Mar 16, 2010
While no work we can do can help us obtain salvation, God’s intention and expectation is that our salvation will result in acts of service: good works.
His Workmanship 11/16/08 AM Text: Ephesians 2:10 Introduction: Ephesians 2:10 (NASB) For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. In our Wednesday evening bible class we have been studying the parables of Jesus ...read more
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14. An Attitude For Good Works
Contributed on Mar 16, 2010
We are the workmanship of God, created in Christ Jesus for good works which we are to do for His glory.
An Attitude For Good Works 11/16/08 PM Text: Ephesians 2:10 INTRODUCTION: Ephesians 2:10 (NASB) 10For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. In our lesson this morning we examined Ephesians 2:10 and learned ...read more
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15. Always Thankful For All Things
Contributed on Mar 16, 2010
We see from Scripture that an attitude of thanksgiving is expected of God’s children. We can attain this by keeping our pride, complacency, and critical attitudes in check and our focus on all blessings we have from God.
Always Thankful For All Things 11/23/08 PM Text: Ephesians 5:20 Introduction This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. One day in which we set aside our busy schedules to be thankful. Now, there is nothing wrong with that but the word of God tells us that thankfulness should be our attitude all the ...read more
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16. You Shall Be Holy
Contributed on Apr 9, 2010
God commands that we be Holy as He is Holy. We can bring the Holiness of God to our lives by prayer, study, trust, fellowship, and allowing our lives to be led by His Spirit.
You Shall Be Holy 01/18/09 PM Text: 1 Peter 1:16 Introduction Colossians 3:16 (NASB) Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. I found out this ...read more
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17. Care And Feeding Of The Body
Contributed on May 10, 2010
Paul’s exhortation to each of us is simply to give proper care and feeding to the body of Christ.
Care and Feeding of the Body 05/24/09 PM Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Introduction The body of Christ is made up of “brethren,” that is to say, “brothers and sisters.” Because God is a loving Father, all who join his family become fellow heirs with Christ and so are ...read more
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18. To Love My Neighbor
Contributed on Sep 7, 2010
From a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith will flow the love God expects in His children.
To Love My Neighbor 07/26/09 AM Text: 1 Timothy 1:5 Introduction Read Matthew 22:36-40 We really have no problem approaching the concept of loving our Holy Father with every part of our being but it is not so easy to love our neighbor as ourselves. In his first letter to Timothy, Paul ...read more
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19. Know The Goal
Contributed on May 22, 2011
The true disciple seeks to produce in the church that which God requires, love toward Him and those who are His.
Know The Goal 01/24/10 PM Text: 1 Timothy 1:5 Introduction To protect Timothy (and the saints) from the error of the false teachers, Paul contrasts the goal of his instruction with that of the false teachers. The false teachers were motivated by mere curiosity and a desire to gain prestige as ...read more