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The Father's Discipline Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

In Hebrews 11:1-12:4, we learn that all God¡¦s children go through trying times in life. God uses those trying times to make us more like Jesus. This passage uses three different words to describe God¡¦s discipline in his children.

THE FATHER¡¦S DISCIPLINE Hebrews 12:3-17 Why do persecution, testing, trial, sickness, pain, sorrow, and trouble come into the life of the believer? Are they a sign of God¡¦s anger or displeasure? Do they happen by chance? How should we react to them? Certainly some of our sufferings and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hindrances To Holiness Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness.

HINDRANCES TO HOLINESS Heb. 12:14-17 One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness. Verse 10 says, “For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness. Now no chastening ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17, Matthew 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Mountains Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 23, 2004

Once again in this text, we find the superiority of the New Covenant over the Old Covenant. The writer makes a distinction between two great mountains in the Bible, Mt. Sinai and Mt. Zion.

THE TWO MOUNTAINS Heb 12:18-24 The key thought of the book of Hebrews is seen in the word “better.” Throughout this book, we have sought to emphasize the superiority of Jesus Christ over the Old Covenant. Jesus is better than the prophets, than the angels, than Moses and Aaron. The New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Death

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 4, 2004

Even in the face of death believers in Jesus Christ can experience God’s presence, know God’s power to fulfill God’s purpose, and rest in God’s promises.

FACING DEATH 2 Timothy 4:17-18 Who said, living for Jesus is easy? The fact is, it may cost you your very life. Paul was in prison for preaching the gospel of Christ. Can’t you detect a note of sadness in these words? A note of sorrow? Paul was feeling all alone. Some of you may be going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Benediction Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 4, 2004

As we examine this prayer of benediction we discover several truths about God.

THE BENEDICTION Heb. 13:20-21 The word “benediction” comes from the two Latin words “bene” = well and “dicere” = speak. It means “to speak well of.” The idea is to speak a blessing. Many churches end their worship services with a benediction, or a blessing. The Bible contains several ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Andad En Cristo

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

Pablo se usa la palabra “andar” varias veses en Efesios 4-5. La palabra se refiere a la manera de vivir o el estilo de vida de parte de los creyentes.

ANDAD EN CRISTO Efesios 4-5 Pablo nos recuerda de nuestra manera de vivir antes de la experiencia de la salvación en Jesucristo. Veamos la condición de los no creyentes en Efesios 2:1-2. 1. Los no creyentes estaban muertos en délitos y pecados. 2. Los no creyentes andan siguiendo la coriente ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Quien Es Jesucristo

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

Quien es Jesus? La mayoria de los cristianos responderia inmediatamente, "Cristo es mi Señor y Salvador. Este es la confesion basica de la fe cristiana. Nuestro texto contesta la pregunta, "Quien es Jesucristo?"

QUIEN ES JESUCRISTO Colosenses 1:13-23 El Señor nos dio una descripcion de nuestra dia cuando dijo, "Porque se levantaran falsos cristos y falsos profetas, y daran grandes señales y maravillas de tal manera que engañaran, de ser posible, aun a los escogidos." (Mateo 24:24) En nuestro dia ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

In these verses Jesus teaches us that there is a wrong way and a right way to pray.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Luke 11:1 One day the disciples came to him and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciple." (Luke 11:1). As they witnessed the powerful prayer life of Jesus, they recognized the lack of that power in their own lives. Therefore they asked him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Revival Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

As we look at this tremendous verse I want us to consider three great secrets of spiritual awakenings.

THE SECRET OF REVIVAL II Chronicles 7:14 Over the centuries God has sent periods of great spiritual awakening to His people. History records several great awakening’s in the United States. The last such awakening on a large scale took place in 1904-05. It began in Wales when a man by the name ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

Remember, Jesus is speaking of spiritual poverty. He never condoned utter poverty as good. He is speaking to the person who has an utter sense of his own destitution in the sight of God, who can only say, "God, be merciful to me a sinner." That person

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT Matthew 5:3 Someone has said that the beatitudes are called that because they are good attitudes to be in. Yet such attitudes are not popular today in the world or even in the church. Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

The first step of a blessed life is the recognition that we are poor in spirit, that we have a deep need in our lives, a need caused by our sin. The second step is to mourn over our sin.

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN Matthew 5:4 The first beatitude confronted us with our deep need. "Blessed are the poor in spirit." The first step towards God is the recognition that we are sinners in desperate need of a Savior. That idea is frowned upon by the world today. However it is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

The world thinks in terms of strength and power, of ability, self-assurance and aggressiveness. Yet Jesus said "Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth."

BLESSED ARE THE MEEK Matthew 5:5 Once again we have a beatitude that is completely contrary to the thinking of the modern world. It is oppossed to everything which the natural man thinks. "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." World conquest, possession of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Thirsty For Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

Just what is this righteousness that we are to hunger and thirst for? The Bible speaks of three kinds of righteousness.

WHAT ARE YOU THIRSTY FOR? Matt 5:6 D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote, "If every man and woman in the world knew what it was to ’hunger and thirst after righteousness’ there would be no danger of war." We live in a world that is hungry and thirsty. The problem is that people are hungry and thirsty for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

Our God is a merciful God, and expects those of us who have received his mercy to be merciful as well.

BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL Matthew 5:7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." Are you a merciful person? Yet that is what our Lord Jesus Christ wants us to be. In Luke 6:36, our Lord said, "Therefore be mersiful, just as your Father is also merciful." Our God is a merciful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

So in asking you “How is your heart?”, I am not talking about the physical organ in your body. Rather, I am asking you about your moral and spiritual nature. How are things with you spiritually?

HOW IS YOUR HEART? “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) The psalmist asks, “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist