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…

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.

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.…

LOS ENEMIGOS DEL CRISTIANISMO Por Douglas Alvarenga INTRODUCCION ¡El cristianismo tiene enemigos! Simple y sencillamente porque estamos en guerra y, la guerra en la que estamos, es una guerra espiritual (Efesios 6:12; II Ti. 2:3-4; II Cor. 10:3). Nuestro deber como cristianos es estar alertas en contra…

“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…

Reading- Acts 2:42-47 Prayer Rapport- It is honor today to bring you a message from the word of God. Not only is it an honor to stand here in this pulpit and preach as the youth pastor, but it also an honor to preach in this pulpit after being one who sat in these seats as a child, teenager and now as…

THE FAITHFUL SERVANT Study Text:1 Cor 4:1-2 - We are ministers and stewards of God and we must be accountable unto Him. - The masters business and property are committed unto us. They are not our own but His, so we can only use them in a way that will please Him. - The assignments given to us as His…

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…

“By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.” [1] Servants of Christ demonstrate a dynamic interplay of divine sovereignty and human responsibility in the exercise of the ministry God has assigned each one. One writer, citing an old maxim of the Faith, reminds us…

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…

WESTSIDE ALLIANCE CHURCH NOVEMBER 4, 2007 AN APPROVED WORKER 2 TIMOTHY 2:14-15 DR. FRED BRAUN AN APPROVED WORKER 2 TIMOTHY 2:14-15 Paul has portrayed several pictures of what Christian life and service is all about Soldier 2:3- endure hardship Athlete- 2:5—avoid worldly entanglements Farmer 2:6- be patient…

THE FOURFOLD PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH TEXT: Matthew 28:16‑20 INTRODUCTION: This passage is the last will and testament of Jesus. He gives His four fold purpose for the church. Each day we are awakened to a day of choices. It begins with the choice to get up or to continue sleeping. What clothes to wear,…

“Philip & Nathanael Follow Christ” John 1:43-51 Philip’s experience (v.43-44) A. He was sought by Jesus personally (v.43a) 1. Jesus Himself went forth and sought Philip—Philip was not seeking Jesus there is none who seeks God (Romans 3:11). 2. Jesus traveled a long distance to find Philip a. Galilee…

“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…

2 Timothy 2:1-7 Introduction Timothy was wavering in his faith and commitment. Paul writes to encourage and challenge his son in the faith. Paul chooses to accomplish this by setting before Timothy the reality of His calling to be a disciple of Christ Jesus. Paul summarizes his appeal to Timothy (and…

“What shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ” [1] Almost every message I have heard from this text was directed to lost people. That is certainly appropriate. However, in our study today, I want to consider how this question applies not only to the lost, but also to each of us who bear the Name of…

Would you open your Bibles with me to 2nd Timothy 3, 2 Timothy chapter 3 and you’re your finger in that spot we will be getting to it in a few minutes. First I want to tell you about how a mother’s day began as a celebration to mothers in the Church. Anna Jarvis was an Appalachian homemaker who organized…

Characteristics tell a lot about you individually or a group. Our characteristics can benefit us or bring peril to our very existence. In Life on the Edge, Dr. James Dobson writes: What are the characteristics of sheep that remind the Lord of you and me? What is he really saying when he refers to us…

The 10 Gates of Jerusalem by the late Dr. Fred Brown (Preached at Bill Rice Ranch, Founders Week, 1981) Many years ago I was preaching in Charleston, West Virginia. On the program was also a man I had never met, an older man named Harris Gregg, who lived in Chattanooga. He was called on to lead in prayer.…

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in…

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.…

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…

Working For God Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 Place Preached - (Mississauga International Baptist Church) Date Preached - (03/10/02) Introduction: Review of Series to this point…(Doctrinal Section) Eph. 1 – In Heavenly Places Eph. 2 – In the Household of God Eph. 3 – In the Heart of God Preview of next three…

March 8, 2012 By John Barnett Read, print, and listen to this resource on our website www.DiscoverTheBook.org Please open to Titus 2, where we find the marching orders for all men in Christ's church. This chapter lays out God’s expectations for all men young and old, as well as we already have seen,…

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…