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…

Introduction to Nehemiah “Let’s Start Building” Wednesday, January 04, 2006 through May 17, 2006 Nehemiah 2:18 And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me, and also of the king’s words that he had spoken to me. So they said, “Let us rise up and build.” Then they set their hands…

Introduction: *this is the first look at the early church. It shows us the traits that characterized the daily lives of believers. Luke describes the beauty of the growing and developing church. He portrays the dedication and devotion of the early Christians in relation to God in the worship services.…

Finding the Strength to Stand Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 18, 2012 (Updated from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 15, 2006) *Last Sunday we talked about the power of a tornado, and I told you that an F5 tornado can have winds of over 300…

Text: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17----1Cor 9:16 (KJS) For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation [of the gospel] is committed…

Whom shall I send? Isaiah 6:8-12 The Lord had a job for someone to do. He asked, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" He needed a messenger and He is asking who will do this job? The Lord has chosen to use men and women in His service. There is a lot of work to do and we need a lot a workers…

Introduction: Last week we talked about The Relationship of Believers to Believers, this week, Christ turns to the hatred of the world. Why does the world hate Christians? · (1) because it first hated Christ, and we belong to Him (1 John 3:13), (2) because we no longer belong to the world (1 John 4:5…

“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…

Churches are confused. There appears to be no consensus on what function the church serves in the world. Building up believers, evangelizing the lost, feeding the poor, lobbying government, and protesting legislation are just a few of the functions churches feel compelled to perform. Rick Warren recognized…

*/Don’t Quit, Come Out of Your Cave! 1 Kings 19:1-4, 9-15 I. Introduction: a. As America celebrates the tremendous victory of the Election of Sen. Barrack Obama as the 44th President of the these United States, the church can not forget the fact that we face difficult times and a tremendous challenge…

Installation Service For Pastor Terry Bolds At Rising Star Baptism Church We are here to officially install Pastor Terry Bolds as Pastor of this church. It’s my honor and pleasure to preside over this installation, because of my relationship with the past pastor, Pastor Frost, and with Pastor Bolds.…

I. Introduction Illustration: Napoleon Bonaparte – man of humble beginnings who went on to be a General, stated the following after making rounds about his different post and finding a soldier asleep at his post, “Soldier what is your name, the soldier replied, “My name is Napolean, Bonaparte replied…

3-11-07 Positioning Yourself to Prosper III I. A life-changing lesson A. If you pay careful attention to what I am about to reveal to you today, and consider carefully what you hear, you can dramatically change how you live the rest of your life. B. The principles I am about to discuss are clearly revealed…

Introduction: Tonight, we are going to begin a study of a brand new book in the New Testament, the book of Philemon. And I want you to turn to it; it's just very brief, one chapter, 25 verses, a lesson on forgiveness. Of all of the human qualities that make men in any sense like God, none is more divine…

Jesus Christ supremely displays God’s patient character in his work of salvation. The patience of Jesus Christ is seen in his relationships with people and in his perseverance through trial and suffering to death. Followers of Christ are called to demonstrate patience in all their relationships and circumstances.

REWORK THIS SERMON FROM THIS PASSAGE JN.9.4 MATT.10.7 Using same title. (for Mt. Sinai May 2007) Honoring the Man and Woman of God 1 Tim. 5:17+ (for Lexington 2007) 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture…

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…

Introduction: 1. This passage has to do with the example we are setting before our families & friends. a. The way we live & what we do & say influences people b. We may not want to influence people, nevertheless we will—Good or bad. 2. All will be watching us—If we do good and follow good, it encourages…

Joshua 4:1-10; 19-24 INTRODUCTION Forty years of aimless wandering were about to come to an end The people of Israel stood on the bank of the Jordan River. The Jordan separated the past from the future. Ø The slavery of Egypt from the success of Canaan Ø The defeat of the wilderness from the victory…

“Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?” [1] God had blessed His ancient people. However, despite His rich blessings, they chose to rebel. God makes it clear that He is left with no option except judgement. The question selected as the text for the message today, is actually one of a…

Sermon: Jeremiah the Faithful Servant HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO GIVE UP? How many today could continue faithfully proclaiming God’s word for over 40 years in spite of total rejection, ridicule, death threats, beatings, imprisonments, lonliness, and end you in defeat? THE PREPARATION OF JEREMIAH FOR HIS…

The Answer to Man’s Great Hunger John 6:22-29 Introduction: man has a gnawing hunger within for both the physical and the spiritual. Just as there is physical hunger that only physical food can satisfy, so there is a deeper, spiritual hunger in the pit of the human soul that only spiritual food can nourish.…

“The Dangers of False Teachers and False Teaching” I have a very serious message this morning…a message, a subject that I feel very strongly and passionate about— If you have your Bible please turn to 2 Tim. 2 for my message entitled “…” [Read 2 Tim. 2:16-19 “…”] This November 18, 2008 will mark the…

Reconocer con fundamento lo que la Biblia dice de la Paternidad Espiritual.