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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
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Concern and Comfort
2 Thessalonians 2 - Concern & Comfort - 7/17/16 Turn with me to the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 2. We’ve been looking at the book of 2 Thessalonians, which is a letter from the Apostle Paul to Christians in a town in Greece called Thessalonica. It’s a town that is still in ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This lesson challenges you to ask yourself the hard questions about why you wear what you wear
This morning I will be speaking on the subject of modesty. This is an important topic that affects EVERY person here in some way, but it is unfortunately at times a divisive topic, especially when considering specific applications. My prayer for the lesson this morning is that we understand what ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-10
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Paul's concern for the Thessalonian believers in troubled times
Roadblock Ahead 1 Thessalonians 2:17- 3:13 My uncle Duffy was a tough old man who worked in the coal mines of Glace Bay and he began when he was just thirteen years old and he used to tell me, how he worked out toughen himself up in order to stand the hard work down in the mine. He said he had ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
One of the unfortunate things about the book of Jonah is: most people know only about the great fish, but they know nothing of the great God.
One of the unfortunate things about the book of Jonah is: most people know only about the great fish, but they know nothing of the great God. Jonah is for real! He was the son of a Amittai. 2 Kings 14:25. A prophet who prophesied in the time of Jeroboam II. Our main concern should not be whether a ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6
If you have a Facebook account you may be familiar with the care emoji. We use it when someone posts something sad or painful. But being a caring person goes beyond clicking the care emoji on a Facebook post. Let's see what will help us to be more caring.
I CARE If you have a Facebook account you may be familiar with the care emoji. When I first saw this I thought it was lame; 'I don't like it or love it; I just care'. But I actually found myself using it for the first time recently when someone posted something sad. I realized ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 55:22, 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12, Luke 10:33-35, Proverbs 29:7, Deuteronomy 7:11-12, John 12:4-6, 1 Peter 5:7, Luke 18:1-8 (view more) (view less)
There are threats against the biblical family that we should recognize
Introduction: Illustration “promiscuous Americans Illustration “A nation that embraces homosexuality will be destroyed” I. The Homosexual Agenda A. What does the Bible say about homosexuality? 1. In Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 God’s word says it is an abomination to the Lord. 2. What ...read more
Scripture: Leviticus 18:22, Deuteronomy 22:5, Psalm 51:5, Romans 8:38-39
THE ISSUES OF HUMILITY AND UNITY ARE VITAL TO THE CHURCH
THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE BEHIND HUMILITY AND SELFISHNESS PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 DO NOTHING FROM SELFISHNESS OR EMPTY CONCEIT, BUT WITH HUMILITY OF MIND REGARD ONE ANOTHER AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOURSELVES; 4 DO NOT MERELY LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL INTERESTS, BUT ALSO FOR THE INTERESTS OF ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4
This is the second part of the Bible Study lesson on fear. All passages are from the NKJV.
NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by brothers Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 14:28-38, Hebrews 3:12-18, Matthew 14:22-32, Mark 5:35-43, Luke 8:22-25, Hebrews 3:7-8 (view more) (view less)
Paul set two principles for the conduct of Christians: (1) Seek the good of others, and (2) seek to glorify God in everything we do.
1 Cor 10:23-11:1 Do Everything for the Glory of God Finally, we have come to the end of the discussion on eating food offered to idols and the need to exercise self-control and not stumble another. • Paul wants the Corinthians to watch our conduct so that everything can be done to the glory of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-22
Denomination: Independent/Bible
If you could sum up chapter 4 of Philippians, it would be that Paul talked about worry and what to do if we worry!
Philippians 4:6-Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7-and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (NKJV) Philippians 4:6-Don’t ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7
EXPRESSING LOVE AND CONCERN FOR FELLOW BELIEVERS.
TENDERHEARTED AND COURTEOUS OBSERVATION: BELIEVERS HAVE A BIBLICAL MANDATE TO CARE FOR FELLOW BELIEVERS IN THE CHURCH. INTERPRETATION: 1 PETER 3: 8 (NKJV) FINALLY, ALL OF YOU BE OF ONE MIND, HAVING COMPASSION FOR ONE ANOTHER; LOVE AS BROTHERS, BE TENDERHEARTED, BE COURTEOUS. POINTS TO ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8
One of the most encouraging Bible verses reminds us…. “Casting all your care upon him; for He cares for you.” (I Peter 5:7)
“YES, GOD CARES!” One of the most encouraging Bible verses reminds us…. “Casting all your care upon him; for He cares for you.” (I Peter 5:7) *Let’s notice several evidences of the care of our Lord. 1. He cares about His own. Hebrews 13:5 2. He cares about our anxieties. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7
Over the next few wed. nights we are going to look at some events found in OT concerning Israel’s journey from Egypt to the Promise land and I trust together we can discover some truths that we can apply to our life concerning our attitudes.
ATTITUDES IN THE WILDERNESS & TODAY adopted from the book: LORD, Change my Attitude (before it is too late) by James MacDonald Pg 19-26 We Are Often living in a Spiritual & emotional Desert w/o realizing it. Over the next few wed. nights we are going to look at some events found in OT ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 14:6-29
There is too much emphasis in today's preaching about practical and earthly matters concerning earthly love. There is a much higher love life we need to cultivate.
How is your Love Life? I John 2:15-17 Introduction Last time we met, we discussed the new commandment which was really not new, but was the one which we have had all along. Even though John did not elaborate further on what this command was, it was obvious that it was closely tied to the command ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17
Overall, Americans are “mostly” or “completely” satisfied with life despite having daily concerns. But sometimes life’s pressures burden us down. God wants us to know He is going to help us get back up
Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I’m Disappointed; But I Just Can’t Win; What You Need, God Has) Colossians ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14
Denomination: Methodist