THE PURPOSE AND POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION Study Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, Philippians 3, 4-11 There is a purpose for which Christ rose from the dead, and there is a power made available to us through His resurrection. We need to know both the purpose and the power for us to enjoy maximally our relationship…

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.

Effective Christian Leadership Ephesians 2:10-2:10 Introduction: ‘We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 10) God can use people with or without the natural ability and proper background. God can, and often chooses…

LIVING UNDER GRACE Grace: The Truth that Transforms - Part 16 of 36 Romans 6:14 Rick Warren In our last study we looked at the first part of this verse and what it meant to live "under the Law". Now we look at the meaning of "living under grace". I. THE MEANING OF "GRACE" DEFINITIONS: Characteristics…

2 Corinthians 12:7-12:10 The Sufficiency of God’s Grace Introduction “What makes Christianity different from all the other religions of the world? Years ago that very question was discussed at a conference. Some of the participants argued that Christianity is unique in teaching that God became man. But…

Intercession and Spiritual Warfare Pastor Keith Hassell Introduction Intercessors are a great gift to the body of Christ. As a pastor I am thankful for every person who feels a special calling to intercede for me and for the church I pastor. I recognize that intercessors have played a key role in what…

Introduction: *We are told that every 20 minutes, a person in this nation loses his or her eyesight, going blind completely. Every year 50,000 Americans go blind. Some 20 million people have lost the sight. For most people the thought of going blind is a terrifying thought. A recent pole had been taken…

The Power of Prayer - Jeremiah 33.3 November 30, 2008 Pastor Oesterwind Introduction: Phil didn’t know what to say when his young children asked if Mommy was going to die. His wife, Ramona, suffered horrible seizures. Hundreds of friends and relatives prayed, but Ramona’s weight eventually slipped to…

7 LAST WORDS OF CHIRST ON THE CROSS! LAST WORDS OF JESUS FATHER FORGIVE Luke 23:33,34 Joy Free Church 4/15/84. GOOD FRIDAY April 14, 1995 The final words uttered by a person before his death are often of great significance. Those surroundings them lean in to catch even the faintest of their expressions.…

Introduction: the path of life is not an easy path to walk. Life is filled with all kinds of trials and temptations. You have probably heard the saying, “when life gives you a lemon, make lemonade!” Throughout the Bible there are people who have turned: Defeat into victory Trial into triumph They were,…

Introduction: *the path of life is not an easy path to walk. Life is filled with all kinds of trials and temptations. You have probably heard the saying, “when life gives you a lemon, make lemonade!” Throughout the Bible there are people who have turned: Defeat into victory Trial into triumph They were,…

Matthew 17:1-9 Introduction Have you ever thought “I wish that would happen to me?” Perhaps someone you know won a prize of some kind or you heard of someone who found a great bargain or perhaps a team mate scored a hat trick or something else that you desire happened to someone you know. Does it ever…

Introduction In our walk with the Lord there will be times of Crisis. There will be periods when our faith in God is tested. There will be financial crisis where we find ourselves out of work but not out of debt. What little we earn is go before we receive it. We solve one problem and another comes along.…

Does God still heal today? In May, 1983, the Chicago Tribune ran a story of Dustin Gilmore,15-month old son of David Gilmore, who came down with flu-like symptoms in April 1978. The Gilmores took Dustin to their church and the pastor prayed for him. Their church believed faith alone heals any disease,…

Great Reasons to Praise the Lord Isaiah 12:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 10, 2013 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church Jan. 22, 2006) BACKGROUND: *This morning please open your Bibles to Isaiah 12, thinking about great reasons to praise the Lord. This…

PSALM 91 Security of the One Who Trusts in the Lord. This psalm is a meditation, in a serene and confident mood, on the security of the person who trusts in God. There is nothing in the text that provides a clue as to the time and circumstances of its composition. Dahood and others take it to be a royal…

Living The Kingdom of God Lifestyle Journey From Religion to Relationship Growing as a group in the gospel of the kingdom INTRODUCTION & INDEX To Kingdom Growth Guides INTRODUCTION (#000) | Kingdom Growth Guides are for assisting individuals and small groups to move toward the kingdom lifestyle. These…

Introducción: Situaciones abrumadores, hacen querer decir “me rindo”. Respuetas de conocidos, “Dios no te dará más de lo puedas soportar”. Hacen referencia a este pasaje, 1 Cor. 10:13 . No os ha sobrevenido ninguna tentación que no sea humana; pero fiel es Dios, que no os dejará ser tentados más de lo…

The Joy of the Lord Introduction You know the routine. Relatives have come from afar and it is time for a family picnic. Of course everyone wants pictures of the event and so the cameras come out and somebody takes charge and lines everybody up and then a few people begin to take turns with a whole tableful…

Mark 6:1-29 Introduction An oxymoron is a combination of contradictory words. One oxymoron that is far too common and always annoys me is “wicked awesome.” There are many others such as, a fine mess, accidentally on purpose, awfully pretty, dead livestock, jumbo shrimp and authentic reproduction. Another…

GOD'S UNSPEAKABLE GIFT II Corinthians 9:15 “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” Someone described this text as an "eight‑word Christmas hymn." Handel Brown called it "the theme‑song of Christianity." It certainly strikes the keynote of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is significant that it is…

Introduction: The fifteenth chapter of John is one of the most important chapters in all the Bible. However it is at the same time a very difficult chapter because of some interpretive problems. This classic chapter contains one of the most meaningful allegories in the Bible. It is another one of those…

“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” [1] The way of salvation is taught by godly people; but the Spirit of God must make the dead individual alive in Christ. We cannot be educated into…

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…

Four Principles for Life 1 Corinthians 10:13 Principle Number One – Remember Our Position Principle Number Two – Remember Our Provider Principle Number Three – Remember Our Promise Principle Number Four – Remember Our Prospect Principle Number One – Remember Our Position 13No temptation has overtaken…