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.

LESSONS FROM THE SIN ACHAN TEXT: Joshua 6:18-19INTRODUCTIONIn the taking of the city of Jericho, God gave instructions that they were not to take of any of the spoils. Everything was to be destroyed except the precious metals which were to be brought into the treasury of the Lord. Joshua 6:18-19Thus,…

“Then Elijah said to all the people, ‘Come near to me.’ And all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that had been thrown down. Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD came, saying, ‘Israel shall…

Introduction: Now we saw that in the early church there was tremendous enthusiasm… and sometimes enthusiasm can get misdirected. Paul said "For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge." (Romans 10:2) In the early church, because of their excitement and…

Introduction: Exodus 12 is one of those incredible passages that the Bible contains. I personally believe that this chapter is one of those passages that every believer should be acquainted with. In fact, every believer should be well versed in this chapter. Because it so greatly speaks about the sacrifice…

1 Corinthians 5:4-6 Turn Him Over to Satan . . . that He Might be Saved Where does a boat belong? A boat belongs in the water and it is good for a boat to be in the water but when the water starts coming into the boat you have got a serious problem that needs immediate attention or you will sink. Where…

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…

He Who Began a Good Work in You Wednesday, January 16, 2008 “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6 1.Paul had been confident (that is, he had full assurance) from the first, and he was still confident to that…

Introduction Review Chapter 10:22-27 A. The Crisis (v.1-11) This chapter relates the distress the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead were in on account of the Ammonites, (1Sa 11:1-3) upon which they sent messengers to Saul, whose spirit was immediately stirred up to help them, (1Sa 11:4-6), and prepared for…

Title: THE BLESSINGS FORGIVENESS BRINGS Text: 2 Cor. 2:1-11 Introduction: An unforgiving spirit is a toxin to the soul. It poisons the heart and mind with bitterness, distorting your perspective on life. Anger and resentment take over your thoughts and pollutes with evil emotions. Such bitterness spreads…

Sermon Series 1 Corinthians “DIVISION” Undermines the Testimony of the Gospel I Corinthians 1:10-17 Sermon Manuscript Dr. D.E. Reaves, Pastor/Teacher SJBC- March 8, 2009 GET YOUR BIBLES AND OPEN THEM TO 1 COR 1:10-17. LAST SUNDAY WE BEGAN BEGINNING TO PREACH AND TEACH OUR WAY THROUGH THE BOOK OF 1 CORINTHIANS.…

12 OVERCOME EVIL WITH GOOD Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 Peacemaking does not always go as easily as we would like it to. Although some people will readily make peace, others will be stubborn and defensive and resist our efforts to be reconciled. Sometimes they…

A Time to Kill And a Time to Heal We live in a world of cruelty, violence, and death. At times we wonder whether there is any overruling power behind the chaos and confusion we see around us; and yet the Bible says there is "a time to kill, and a time to heal" (Eccl. 3:3). Quite obviously, it is God…

Introductorio BOSQUEJO No. 93 LA IGLESIA Sus Características La palabra iglesia proviene del griego ekklesia y significa “llamados afuera”. Está aplicada a personas que han aceptado a Cristo como Salvador y aparece en el Nuevo Testamento más de cien veces. Cuando se la usa en singular generalmente se…

The Trouble with Speck Inspectors (Luke 6:37-42) Intro: In many ways, the message today is about sincerity and honesty. Honest Hymns Give Background. Jesus has just described a radical and supernatural love that is to mark the life of a disciple. Now, he continues to show how disciples they should live.…

“This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have…

“HONOR GOD WITH YOUR BODY” (A Series on I Corinthians) Westgate Chapel 6/28/98 a.m. I Corinthians 6:9-20 PROPOSITION: True followers of Jesus are not their own, and honor God with their bodies, because they are bound for the kingdom of God, because they are united with Christ, and because they are the…

Seeing Your Brother Sinning A Sin not leading to death (v.16) Last week we studied on (vv.14-15), “praying according to God’s will”. Here John continues his discussion of prayer & illustrates praying according to God’s will with the specific example of the “sin leading to death.” Before we look at the…

NATURE OF MAN Study Guide 1. Understand the ontological nature of man (i.e. what make a human being a human being). Brief answer is found in Genesis 2.7: The soul (human being) is produced by interaction of the spirit (immaterial) with the body (material). Where do the material and immaterial portions…

FOUR The Accuser Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. 2Co 2:10-11 To whom ye forgive any thing,…

vIntroduction: 1. We must remember God hates all sin 2. Judging others-condemning-criticizing-backbiting-gossiping-speaking evil-talking about others is one of the sins that are strongly &constantly condemned! 3. There is always a strong tendency for the — Good person to judge the bad person — Gifted…

Introduction: A.Last week we started a lesson series of the letter of Titus and we looked at some introductory material on the letter and the first 4 verses. B.Today we are going to continue this series here in Titus 1:5-9, if you have your Bibles please open up to this section and let us read it together.…

Lesson 1: The Author and Perfecter of the Plan Introduction “What in the world is going on?” You have probably asked this question or a similar one more than once in your life. We ask this question when we perceive that what is happening does not seem to square with our understanding of how things are…

"EVANGELISM MADE SIMPLE" INTRODUCTION 1. The importance of sharing the gospel with others cannot be over-emphasized... a. Jesus wants everyone to hear the good news of salvation - Mk 16: 15-16 b. He has provided the gospel as God's power to save all who believe - Ro 1:16-17 2. But what is the most effective…

Courtship or Dating, Part 4: Purpose and Purity in Relationships Pastor Phil Layton, Gold Country Baptist Church, Jan. 31, 2010 (www.goldcountrybaptist.org ) Introductory Observations of what God blessed in Ruth and Boaz’s relationship: 1. Parental honor (Ruth 3:5-6, 17; God blesses Ruth’s honoring of…