Philippians 3:12-16 Stephen Caswell © 2004 Runners in the Greek Games The Olympic Games was a major event in ancient Greece. Athletes competed in a number of events including wrestling, the chariot race and running. The foot race was run over a distance of 200 yards which was known as one stadia. The…

For Such a Time as This Part 6: The Hand of God in our Lives Esther 6:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 24, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We are studying the dramatic story of a Jewish woman who was born about 500 years before Christ, and became a great hero for her people. Esther was orphaned…

HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS EZEKIEL 37:1-10 The hand of the Lord was upon me, and He brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; and it was full of bones. He caused me to pass among them round about, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley; and…

This sermon was delivered on Sunday December 4, 2016 at Blue Springs Baptist Church 450 Johnson Church Rd., Philadelphia, Tennessee, 37846. Phone 865-936-5922. e-mail: bvwoody@outlook.com

We learn in this text that what makes David special, in connection with a relational nearness to God (which we learn elsewhere), is a submissive heart.

We have limited understanding in this life. Solomon had a solution. It's called trust. When we trust in God He will give us direction.

Reading: Acts 16:6-10 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. Acts 16:7-8 (NIV) I. Serve where God Blesses A. Go where you Can 1. We don’t find any regret or remorse when they…

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever struggled with receiving direction from God? Of course you have. In a world full of distractions we have made it difficult to hear from God. How often do you turn the radio off while driving? Do the televisions (plural) in your house burn like night-lights? What if we all…

Over the next 4 weeks, we ask the most important question we could ever ask ourselves; who am I? We will look at Moses, and how he discovered not only his identity, but so much more along the way.

Chapter 13-14 Preparation for When Christ Leaves Christ is trying to prepare his disciples emotionally for his death and what it will mean for them in the positive while they deal with the negatives of the natural emotions that are associated with death and even the feelings of defeat Continuing with…

In Philippians 3, Paul is giving us his spiritual biography, his past (3:1-11), his present (3:12-16), and his future (3:17-21). Pastor Leger talks today about Paul's present and his determination to not stop growing and working. He is choosing not to rest on yesterday's accomplishments and devotion. Something we need to keep in ming.

Where do you turn when you have no one or no where to turn to? There is strength in the Lord for all of us when our strength has failed us.

Text: Psalm 119:33-40 Date: February 18, 2009 Place: FBCC Introduction I. Pray for DIRECTION (33) A. By Seeking God’s Direction - “Teach me O Yahweh” the way of your statutes (decrees) The way of your statutes (i.e. precepts – “What the Lord has previously laid down from the root word meaning ‘to engrave’.Lit.…

What are you doing with your life? Where will you go after life is past? God wants to guide us through this life. Listen as Pastor Leger teaches on the Psalmist's questions about direction and destination.

A. The Prerequisite for the Spirit (16:5–7): Jesus says unless he goes away, the Holy Spirit will not come. Codependent on his physical presence Walk by Faith and not by Sight II Cor 5:7 Total dependence on Jesus is by Faith Saved by Grace through Faith Eph 2:8-9 B. The purpose (16:8–15): The Holy Spirit…

This is supposedly a true story. It took place off the coast of Newfoundland with the Canadian authorities. The event was chronicled in the following transcript. Naval Ship: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the North to avoid a collision. Canadians: Recommend you divert YOUR course 15 degrees…

Introduction The direction you take, determines your destination. This reality means that our choice of direction is vital. There is, however, a second element to this reality. When you follow someone, it is their direction that determines your destination. Therefore, who you follow is also vital. LET’S…

He’s Got His Eye on Me 8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. 9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. 8 I [the Lord] will instruct…

Time for a Self Evaluation Please open your Bibles to . Read Philippians 3:12-16 . It’s the middle of the year. We are almost halfway through 2018. At the start of the year, many people make resolutions or goals for the following year. People say: They will lose weight. Stop annoying habits. Work out…

Twelve Stones to remember by Last weeks sermon (our Call out of the wilderness) 1. It was a time of wondering with no real advancement. The area where they wandered could easily have been crossed in a few weeks to months. In the Christian walk we must always be advancing!!! 2. It was a time of complaining…

The Saved and Sent bring Paul into the faith and now Paul becomes the Saved and Sent just like we are to be.

Feeling pulled in too many directions? That can be exhausting. Even worse, it can cause us to be ineffective. The Apostle Paul has the remedy for this. It's called the "One thing". Listen today as Pastor Leger discusses Paul's devotion and direction. This may be exactly what you need to hear today.

Peter and some of the other disciples go back to what they know. Jesus comes to them and gets them back on track.

Young people are kingdom important Instructions for a youngman, a young evangelist that we can learn from and apply as both young and old today. Here are some things to consider as we get started today. 12 Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity,…