The Power of the Cross Ephesians 2:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May, 27, 2012 *One of the most famous pictures of World War II is of five brave Marines raising the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima. More than five thousand Marines gave their lives to capture that eight-square-mile…

OUTLINE Introduction: This summer was by far the most difficult summer I have ever had to deal with. I came across many trials and temptations in my life, and I was constantly turning to God for comfort and guidance. My grandfather, Papo, whom I was very close to, passed away towards the end of the summer.…

Believing in Jesus gives us: 1. peace with God (vs. 1). 2. a pathway to God (vs. 1-2). 3. praise for God (vs. 2). 4. progress from God (vs. 2-4). 5. an out-pouring of God's love (vs. 5).

If you wanted to see the Queen of England or the president of the United States to make a request you couldn’t just walk up to Buckingham Palace or the White House and ring the bell. They don’t let ordinary people like you and me just walk in to see the head of the country. You need to make an appointment,…

What are the benefits of having Jesus as our high priest? What are the differences in the priesthood under the Old Testament and the priesthood of Jesus?

Copyright by Bruce Goettsche September 4, 2021 Some things are hard to grasp. For me, algebra did not make a lot of sense when I was in High School. The idea of multiplying letters and numbers was hard for me to embrace. We take a lot of time in pre-marital conversations to prepare people for the work…

Psalm 15 provides a unique challenge – Who can be the guest of God? The content of the Psalm may cause us to consider if this was used as a pronouncement at the gate of the Tabernacle and latter the Temple. However, there is no evidence to suggest this outside the content. At the very least, it is a Psalm that challenges us to be faithful in our worship in and outside the abode of God. As we consider the list we quickly realize we are not able to perfectly keep this list. Yet, as NT Christians Christ has provided a way for us to be able to enter the dwelling place of God. (Ephesians 3:11-12)

What is a mystery? What is God's mystery? What is possible for both Jews and Gentiles thanks to Jesus?

Blood (haematology). - talk about my job: haematology - haima = blood; logos = word - the study of blood. [OHP] - a generation back great emphasis on “the blood” - great significance placed on it in the Scriptures. - what do we mean when we talk of the blood? What does it signify? - Life [OHP] read:…

January 11,2015 Intro – Some of you will remember the old starter systems on tractors and cars. Key and starter were in different places. You could push on the starter without the key turned and it would turn the motor over. Remember? If the car or tractor was in gear it would lurch forward a foot or…

Introduction By now it is probably obvious that if you are not crossfit and you desire to reach crossfitness that you must make permanent changes. Temporary changes produce temporary results. The old ways must be done away with in fact you might even consider them dead habits. It is only through this…

Introduction <<READ Ps 24>> Week 3 in Advent/Christmas Series: Your King Has Come - looking at texts that show us how Jesus came in fulfillment of all of God’s promises to rescue the world from sin & death. Structure - 3 stanzas (vv1-2, 3-6, 7-10). Begins & ends w/ YHWH // fourfold question: Who can…

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; And having an high priest over the house of God; Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith,…

4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands in Scripture: “Behold,…

WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR US SINCE JESUS

Unlimited Access We used to go out to eat as a family every Saturday night. One restaurant we went to a lot was Libby’s Lakeside Restaurant where my dad and I would share a big steak every week. My dad is a bit of a talker and would always get wrapped up in a conversation at the end of dinner, so my…

Hebrews 9:11-14 (NIV) 11 When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man-made, that is to say, not a part of this creation. 12 He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the…

Christ displaying the Mercy of God 1 And you, although you were dead in your trespasses and sins, 2 in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, the spirit now working in the sons of disobedience, 3 among whom also we all formerly…

A lame man, cast away, meets the power of Jesus and finally gets entry to the people and temple of God.

Good Friday Sermon - Jesus is the only way to Yahweh the father.

livre acesso a Deus, sem barreiras que Ele nao tenha tirado antes.

Access to God Synopsis The privilege of entering into the presence of God through the work of Jesus Christ. Only the pure have access to God Ps 24:3–4 ; 1 Jn 3:21–22 Psalm 24:3–4 (CSB) — 3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 The one who has clean hands and a pure…

Opening: Opening "No Trespassing" sign in West Texas, with the ranchers name signed in blood red next to the warning: "STOP. I know you’re thinking about crossing this gate. What you should know is that if the Coyotes, Cactus, Mesquite, Heat, Dust, or Rattlers don’t get you, I will." Intro/Recap Better…

Christ gives us the fullness of life by restoring our access to worship God.