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.

There Is Power in the Blood of the Lamb Colossians 1:12-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 30, 2012 *“There is power, power, wonder working power in the precious blood of the Lamb.” To the Christ-rejecters of our day those words sound strange, barbaric and even repulsive. But we…

| “I’ll Build Bridges, Not Walls” • Matthew 5:1-9 1. Sign over a Podiatrist’s office: Time wounds all heels. 2. Sign on a maternity room door: Push! Push! Push! 3. Sign on a dog owner’s fence: Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive. 4. Sign at a propane filling station: Thank heaven for little grills.…

“God [asked Adam], ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?’” [1] The first question God asked of the man was, “Where are you” [GENESIS 3:9]? The man’s response was the first indication that things had changed for the first couple. Adam said,…

Facing The Impossible Text: Judges 6:1-18 Place Preached - (Mississauga International Baptist Church) Date Preached - (01/06/02) PM (06/04/06) AM Introduction: The Time of the Judges (1380 – 1050 BC). The Days of no King – “Every man did that which was right in his own eyes”. EXPLAIN – The Cycle – 1).…

The Sound of Rain Date preached: Aug 13, 1995 Place preached: Victory Baptist Church (Langley) Today's Date: (10/02/07) Text: I Kings 17-18 Read I Kings 17:1; 18:1; 18:41-46 & James 5:16B-18 Introduction: When I lived on the west coast I didn’t often appreciate the rain as I should, but every prairie…

Introduction: An illustration from P. R. Van Gorder: “Late one night a salesman drove into a strange city and tried to get a room in a hotel. The clerk informed him that there was no vacancy. Disappointed, he started to leave the lobby when a dignified gentleman offered to share his room with him. Gratefully…

In his book, The Pursuit of Excellence, Ted Engstrom opens with a folk tale gleaned from the North American High Plains Indians. The story tells of a warrior who found an eagle’s egg that had tumbled out of its nest. Curious about what would happen, he took the egg and placed it in the next of a Prairie…

“Can You Hear Me Now?” The Importance of Communication (Telephone Ring. Answer phone, “Hello… Can you hear me now?) No doubt most of us have seen the Verizon commercial with this guy walking around from place to place, talking into his cell phone and asking, “Can you hear me now?” If you have a cell…

Introduction: Most scholars who have sought to harmonize the accounts in the four Gospels have the Lord Jesus praying the prayer of John 17 in the Upper Room after He had finished His instructions to the disciples. Then He and the disciples sang the traditional Passover psalms, left the Upper Room, and…

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…

Welcome to Streams of Mercy 2 Last WE we looked at What Mercy Is and learned that God shows us mercy when we’re Ashamed - of the things we have done wrong Angry - over things we don’t have Afraid of things that might happen in our future. Today - God Can Use Anybody … because of His Mercy. Greatest Joy…

We have been talking about being a follower for the last 3 weeks. We learned that Followers fish. We also learned that we are ambassadors for the Lord. I want to talk about being an Ambassador 2 CO 20 So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead,…

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…

Sermon: Jonah the Faithful Servant Apr.22, 2007 What is the Book of Jonah about? Well, it’s not simply about a great fish (mentioned only four times), or a great city (named nine times), or even a disobedient prophet (mentioned eighteen times). It’s about God! God is mentioned thirty-eight times in these…

Ephesians 1:6-10 (KJV)6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made…

The term walkl is one of the Apostle Paul’s favorite euphuisms to describe how the Christian should live. It’s a word that literally means to tread with the feet and refers to one’s conduct or behavior. We could properly translate the word as a habitual way of life. In the ancient world of the 1st century…

Sermon I: The Need for Biblical Evangelism Introduction A. Introduction to Entire Series 1. Definition of Biblical, God-Centered Evangelism: “God’s Messenger, proclaiming God’s Message, to God’s World, for God’s Purpose, by God’s appointed means, through God’s Power.” B. What is the need for evangelism?…

Title: JESUS…THE BRIDGE BUILDER Text: Eph. 2:17-22 Introduction: There’s a story about two brothers who lived together in harmony for 40 years as they farmed the same land their father had passed down to them. Their houses were opposite of each other, sharing the same big back yard. But something came…

II Corinthians 5:11-21 Introduction In a week from tomorrow, a media campaign will begin in Manitoba. It will not sell hamburgers or mutual funds. It will let the people of Manitoba know that there is power to change through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Beginning on March 19 and running until April…

Introduction: how believers relate to other believers is of significant importance. Division can destroy a body of people quicker that any other single thing. Many times Christians are known more for their grumbling, griping, complaining, murmuring, and divisiveness than for anything else. Nothing cuts…

I. Understanding Authority. A. Every Christian, every disciple of Christ, has authority in this world. However, many believers either do not realize that they have this authority, or they simply do not operate and it. B. What is authority? 1. In Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, the word authority…

GREYFRIARS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THEMES FROM ROMANS 1. THE JUDGEMENT OF GOD Passage: Romans 1:17 - 32 Introduction: In this letter to the Romans, Paul sets out for Christian people he has never met his understanding of "the Gospel". It is also to prepare the way for a personal visit (see 15:28‑32) when…

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…