The Hand of the Lord: 1. is mighty. 2. is dangerous and deadly against His enemies. 3. empowers His servants. 4. can be heavy to discipline His people. 5. will help His people. 6. will always be with His people today.

Introduction: *As one reads through the Gospel of John, the shadow of the cross grows longer and darker until now the reader stands at the foot of the cross on the evening before the Crucifixion. In just a few short hours (somewhere between 15 –24 hours) our Lord would be suspended between the sky and…

Parkdale Grace Fellowship Sunday AM, April 27, 2008 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 We are the Temple of God There are few things more destructive to a church than disunity which is expressed through divisions, cliques, a critical spirit, a lack of love and concern for one another, etc. It was Jesus’ greatest…

In the New Testament era, Roman soldiers were required, in as far as it was possible, to return to Rome once a year from wherever they were garrisoned to renew their oath of allegiance to the Emperor. The soldiers—regardless of the nation they considered home—were to salute the Roman colors from time…

Walking in the Footsteps of Abraham’s Faith The Faith of Abraham in Romans 4:18-21 RO 4:18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be." 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his…

Time with Abba - Bible Reading Schedule Jan l Feb l Mar l Apr l May l Jun l Jul l Aug l Sep l Oct l Nov l Dec Date Psalms OT NT Proverbs 1/1 Ps 1:1-6 Gen 1:1-2:25 Matt 1:1-2:12 Prov 1:1-6 1/2 Ps 2:1-6 Gen 3:1 - 4:26 Matt 2:13-3:6 Prov 1:7-9 1/3 Ps 2:7-12 Gen 5:1 - 7:24 Matt 3:7-4:11 Prov 1:10-19 1/4…

7/25/10 The Benefit and Blessing of the Lord's Supper Matt. 26,1 Corinthians 11 The ordinances that officially instituted Lord's supper, communion, enchant, sacraments, (Diff than catholic) 2 new communion Lord's Table, Bars, Means of grave. spiritual Blessings DONT KEEP You SAVED. The name Sacramento…

20/20 VISION: What are Your Eyes Fixed Upon? 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 Have you ever had a problem finding something? Maybe it’s your wallet or your keys. Perhaps you can’t remember where you last put them or even worse where someone moved them to … what I find even more frustrating is not being able to see…

Introduction Believers dare not come to the table except with a repentant heart. “Whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner,” as Paul puts it, “drinks judgment to himself.” That should be a sobering warning, especially when the apostle adds that because of this offense…

Worship That Pleases God 2 Samuel 6 Thesis: Biblical worship must be characterized by balance The problem with the first try at bringing the ark out was not the worship and singing and celebration, it was the ignoring of God's specific commands on transporting the ark. (1Chronicles 15:13-15) Worship…

The fellowship that believers share as a result of their common union with God through Jesus Christ is expressed in life together. It is evident in worship together, in a love for one another which reflects God’s own love and in a practical commitment to one another which is demonstrated in concern for the weak and readiness to share with the poor and needy.

The commemoration and remembrance of Jesus Christ’s last supper, and all the benefits that result to believers. Other terms have been used subsequently by Christians, including “Communion” and “Eucharist”.

Let's remind ourselves of the Basics of the Biblical Ordinance and what it means to Christ's Church

Biblical Principles of Worship: SUMMARY Compiled by Robert Austell – robert@gspc.net The principles that underlie and define biblical worship are strikingly constant, involving complete attention, honor, devotion, service, and submission to the one Triune God. Worship as a Creation Ordinance (Garden…

Title: THE ELEVENTH HOUR GIFT Text: Luke 23:39-43 “Where love has bled and self has died, like broken bread and poured out wine.” Do those words penetrate you like they do me? Some people have a very stubborn will; who resist up to the last hour. And it takes death’s closing grip to finally yield to…

The circle of seven days has been introduced by the Almighty God in the first chapter of the first book of the Bible. Our present Sunday, Monday, etc, were not named until the time of Jesus or in the first century. For Jews, a particular day was very relevant as per their obedience to the law of their…

Worship at The Lord’s Table 1 Corinthians 11:17-32 If you have travelled around this great nation, if you have gone to NY or Washington, DC you have probably seen many of the Memorials that are there in those Cities. In Washington DC there is the Washington Monument, The Lincoln Memorial, The Vietnam…

1 Corinthians 11:17-22 An Invitation to the Lord’s Table “In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe…

Carl H. Stevens Jr. was pastor of Greater Grace Church located in Baltimore, Maryland. Pastor Stevens was also chancellor of Maryland Bible College & Seminary and host of the international Christian radio program “The Grace Hour.” This booklet was created from messages preached by Pastor Stevens. Pastor…

Jesus eating and drinking, and the crowd's reaction "For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil. The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! But wisdom is justified…

Isaiah 2:1-4 Life in the Millennium “The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be lifted up above the hills; and all the nations…

Communion Meditation: A Four-fold Look September 3, 2007 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Introduction: You can tell a lot about a church by . . . Its shape big or small, multi site, youth building, stone, carpeting Its music contemporary or traditional, hymns or choruses Its dress code at some churches, folks…

The Dilemma of Belief. Have you ever had those moments when you wondered, “Is this really true?” Maybe life has gotten difficult. Maybe you have come to the Derailment of your hopes and dreams like Joseph, Mary’s husband, when he found out that his betrothed bride was pregnant after all his time and…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

The first Christians generally celebrated the Lord’s Supper with the accompaniment of a meal, called the “agape” or “love feast”.