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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Jeremiah suggested metaphorically that there was a balm in Gilead to heal sinful nations (Jeremiah 8:22; 46:11)? What or who is that balm? Purpose: Why do we need the healing touch of Jesus. Plan: Let’s look at how Jesus healing a woman and a little girl applies to us in Mark 5:21-43.
Intro Jeremiah suggested metaphorically that there was a balm in Gilead to heal sinful nations (Jeremiah 8:22; 46:11)? What or who is that balm? It's not Lucas' Pawpaw Ointment or McNess Krestol Salve. Purpose: Let’s understand why we and our world need the healing touch of Jesus. Plan: ...read more
Scripture: Mark 5:21-43
Denomination: Baptist
A message about hope for today based upon rest and shaping ourselves on the potter's wheel. Realizing that even in the tough times we are all going through, He is with us. All of the time.
Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contentment is a trap, because it keeps us from growing in ability and interior commitment.
Recently we were viewing one of the original episodes of the Twilight Zone. A successful but elderly actor was ruminating over his long career, and his multiple marriages, and told his butler a secret. He said that in his whole life, he had only one length of time in which he had felt true ...read more
Scripture: Mark 7:32-35
Denomination: Catholic
What to do after a great answer to prayer.
A. THE INNER SIN OF ISRAEL RETURNS – EXODUS 17:1-7 1. Some problems come from circumstances. “There was not water for the people to drink” (17:1). a. Time of year. b. Hadn’t God led them? c. Weren’t they in a desert? 2. What was their past sin? ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 17:1-18
This lesson focuses on what seems to be a major discrepancy between the Old and New Testament. A discrepancy that centers upon the geography of Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula.
This lesson does not deal with any deep doctrines of the Scriptures nor does it touch on personal and family conduct. I want to turn our attention to what seems to be a major discrepancy between the Old and New Testament. A discrepancy that centers upon the geography of Egypt and the Sinai ...read more
Scripture: Acts 7:36
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
What can we learn for today from the amazing Pentecost in Acts 2?
PENTECOST POWER Acts 2:1-21; 36-41 Introduction. One of the key events of the Bible is the Day of Pentecost. In the OT it was a celebration of the end of the wheat harvest - a joyful time - later became known as a celebration of the giving of the law. When we think of Pentecost we might think ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21
The Word of God is the greatest thing in all of life, and when it is rightly divided, it gives us the true will of God. Words misapplied are unsavory and may be dangerous.
WRONG APPLICATION OF GOD'S WORD "The visions of your prophets were false and worthless; they did not expose your sin to ward off your captivity. The prophecies they gave you were false and misleading." (Lamentations 2:14) NIV Words misapplied are unsavory and may be dangerous, not ...read more
Scripture: Lamentations 2:14, 2 Timothy 2:15
Denomination: Pentecostal
We were chosen to represent Jesus to the world by living in contrast to the evil that surrounds us.
Let’s Pray Today we continue with our study of the book of Colossians. Paul wrote this letter and three others (Ephesians, Philippians and Philemon) while in prison awaiting trial. Paul is the consummate leader. He is always trying to spread the gospel even while battling outside forces. In Paul’s ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17
At the end of life and facing death Joseph is the story of a victorious faith. Hebrews 11 is the hall of faith chapter. In the faith hall of fame are Joseph’s father Jacob, his grandfather Isaac, his great grandfather Abraham.
I find it very inspiring when someone facing death looks forward to heaven by faith. They have the assurance of things hoped for. They know that they will go to heaven when they die. They have faith in God. At the end of life and facing death Joseph is the story of a victorious faith. Hebrews 11 ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 50:24-26, Exodus 13:19, Joshua 24:32, Hebrews 11:22
Mercy is "compassion in action." We extend mercy because we have received mercy!
Mercy, Mercy lanny smith Reboot / Mercy and Compassion / Matthew 5:7 • (one of) my wife's school assignments this week was to watch “The Blind Side.” I watched it with her and was struck by how forcefully the story brings home the point. • fictionalized bio of Michael Oher, an ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Isaiah 1:18, Romans 3:10-18, Micah 6:8, Matthew 18:33, James 1:27 (view more) (view less)
The resurrection is not hoax or an April Fool's Day joke, Jesus is alive. There is power in an eyewitness. This is especially true with Mary Magdalene in what she saw and heard at Jesus' tomb.
1. No one knows the origin of April Fool’s Day but it has been around for centuries. Some of the most famous April Fool’s Day Pranks are: • The Great Moon Hoax is the first big media trick. The New York Sun prints an article in 1835 claiming that astronomers have discovered life on the moon. More ...read more
Sometimes we need the balm of Gilead to heal our wounds. John’s ministry to these hurting Christians takes two directions in the text before us.
Balm for Hurting Saints (I John 2:7-14) 1. A young boy enters a barber shop and the barber whispers to his customer, “This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you.” The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, then calls the boy over and asks, ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:7-14
Denomination: Independent/Bible
You and I can have the mind of Christ. Not by imitation, but by yielding to Him, the Spirit of God can produce in our own lives the mind of Christ. This is something we desperately need in our day.
Date: 12/15/18 Lesson #20 Title: RECEIVE HIM IN THE LORD WITH ALL GLADNESS (Phil. 2:29-30) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 2:29-30, NIV) (29) So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:29-30
Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord as long as I live. This verse compels us to do: stop, look and listen.
April 9th Psalm 23:6 Accept & Rejoice Opening Song Welcome/Highlights 2 songs—OFFERING---prayer The past 2 weeks we’ve been immersed in the beauty and splendor of the 23rd Psalm. Stand and read 23rd Psalm (on screen) Week 1 we contemplated the words: “The Lord is my shepherd; therefore ...read more
In Psalm 22:1-21 the Psalm speaks of suffering and agony and points to the greatest suffering of all, that of Jesus Christ dying on the cross. The Psalm then takes a dramatic change. In verses 22-31 Psalm 22 turns from tragedy to triumph.
In 1898 one of the greatest preachers of America was about to quit the ministry. Why? His name was George Truett. He was pastor of Frist Baptist Church Dallas. One of the church members, Captain J. C. Arnold invited him to go hunting. Truett’s gun went off hitting Arnold in the leg with birdshot. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 22:22-31