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.

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…

LIVING LETTERS 2 Cor 3:2-3 2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: 3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.…

Before we get started I want you to ask yourself do you really know what the word blessing means. I mean we use it every day. 1. I am so blessed 2. Have a blessed day 3. God has really blessed me 4. Bless you (when someone sneezes) 5. I don’t think God could bless me any more. *We use the word blessing…

God is Great! Study using “Gripped by the Greatness of God” – James MacDonald Personal Introduction – Message Isaiah 1:2-3 If you are a guest with us today, I’m doing things a little different than normal. We were scheduled to begin the book of Hebrews today. However, that’s going to wait until next…

Introduction: Some of God’s ways we will never understand as fully as others, for “the secret things belong to the Lord” (Deut. 29:29). (Isaiah 55:9) tells us that God’s ways are higher than man’s ways. And that is certainly true when it comes to the doctrine of election. In (Ephesians 1:4–6) Paul writes,…

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?…

Christians, We Are Chosen by God 1 Peter 1:1-2; 2 Thess 2:13; Rom 9:10-26; Eph 1:3-7 Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 28, 2012 *Remember playing games as a kid, when they had to choose teams? Nobody wanted to be chosen last. It’s good to be chosen, and it is especially good to be chosen by God. *As Christians,…

FORTY THINGS GOD PROVIDES EVERY BELIEVER AT THE MOMENT OF SALVATION (THE BENEFITS OF SALVATION) Compiled by Lewis Sperry Chafer Revised by R. B. Thieme, Jr. 1. The believer resides in the eternal plan of God. (He shares the destiny of Christ) We are: a. Foreknown: (Acts 2:23; Rom 8:29; 1Pe 1:2) b. Elected:…

Introduction: At times I wonder, does God really love me? Perhaps you have asked yourself the same question. Maybe you assume God does not love you because you face disappointment, discouragement, pain, loneliness, and other kinds of problems. It is good for us in times of sorrow and loss to be reminded…

Text: Colossians 2:1-7 Title: Paul’s Concern for the Church Theme of the book of Colossians: Jesus Christ: The preeminent and all-sufficient Savior Theme of Text: Don’t be deceived by false teachers, Christ should be the center of your life! Proposition: Make Christ the center of your life! Introduction…

Category: Sermon Taking a Stand for Holiness Text: 2 Thess. 2:13-17 Introduction: Taking a stand. What do you stand for? Every body stands for something. The bookends of the Bible are holiness – Everything in-between stands for holiness, and there is never a call to excuse sin, or to make room for the…

our refuge[1] INTRODUCTION: 1. Read text: Joshua 20:1-9. 2. Regarding text: (1) Upon arriving in Canaan, the Israelites were to choose six cities of refuge. A. Cities of refuge were to be conveniently located. B. Three on the West side of the Jordan and three on the East side (Num. 35:14). (2) Purpose:…

Acts 13 Table of Contents The Bible Exposition Commentary. 1 The Bible Knowledge Commentary. 1 Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines. 1 The Bible Exposition Commentary Antioch in Syria—Decision (Acts 13:1–5) That sainted missionary to India and Persia, Henry Martyn, once said, “The Spirit of Christ is the spirit…

Part I Prolegomena Introduction to Theology 8 2006 I. Introduction to Prolegomena A. What is Prolegomena (the singular is Prolegomenon) 1. It is from the Greek pro/ + le/gw, meaning to say beforehand (Random House Dictionary, 2nd Ed., 1547). 2. It refers to "a preliminary discourse prefixed to a literary…

April 19, 2015 Intro – A man and wife were in the grocery store discussing some expensive tomatoes when a 6.6 earthquake hit. Cans and bottles crashed to the floor and things were shaking for a few seconds. When the rolling stopped, they finished shopping and returned home. But while unpacking things,…

1 PETER Scot McKnight Introductory Materials to 1 Peter General Editor’s Preface TELEVISION AND NEWSPAPERS ARE FILLED these days with issues about religious freedom and the relationship between church and state. On the world scene the questions run the gamut from Are Christians really free in China?…

Introduction The Question Stated By what means are we to come to the knowledge of God and of ourselves through Holy Scripture? Given what we understand to be the purposes of the scriptures, we may put the question this way: "What are we to do with this sacred deposit of divine truth in order to be made…

Introduction At some point in life, all human beings face desperate situations. Sometimes the circumstances are so distressful that they cause unbearable pain and agony and there seems to be no way out, no solution or answer. The hardship, the adversity just erupts and we feel helpless and hopeless.…

Title: Three Cups of the Lord Theme: The Blessings of Being Under the Blood “In the hand of the Lord is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; He pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs. As for me, I will sing praise to the God of Jacob. (Psalms 75:8-9) “All…

Protecting Our Salvation Jude March 6, 2005 Scripture Reading: “And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” (Ro 13:11 NivUS) Introduction: The book of Jude is not popularly studied…

Almost 500 years ago, a pugnacious Augustinian Monk named Martin Luther tacked a document to the door of the Castle Church at Wittenberg, Germany as a protest against the sale of indulgences by the papacy. It turned out to be the spark that ignited what history has called the Protestant Reformation.…

Master Document for Matthew 5:1-12 March 18, 2007 at FBC, Comanche; Expositional studies: Matthew Matthew 5:1-12 (NASB) 1When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, 3“Blessed are the poor…

We believe in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God is love (Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 1:3-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17). Here, we consider the teaching of the Scriptures concerning God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As we consider this deep message, we must allow God Himself…

Studies in Revelation __________________________________________________ Christ’s Victory Over the Forces of Darkness Contents Preface................................................................................................................................................................................................…