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: 1. ((illus)) One day a local pastor friend came into my office with a funny grin on his face. a. I asked him what was new. b. He told me he had just preached his first sermon for a dog. c. I told him “that was a lame excuse for a sermon.” d. He told me that: i) A neighbor’s dog had died…

Can Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth? JOHN, the Book, the Man – Part 3 January 29, 2007 Dr. Rick Isbell READ – John 1: (40, 41,42a) 42b-51 1:42. When Jesus . . . looked at Simon (v.47), He knew the man’s character and destiny. - Jesus gave him the Aramaic name Cephas. - Peter is the Greek translation…

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…

Intro Text - Acts 3.19-21 19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, 20 and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before, 21 whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all…

Introduction Last week we looked at the healing of a lame man by Peter and John outside the temple in Jerusalem. We talked about the fact that this was a man who had been that way since birth. He had never taken a step in his entire life but once Peter took his hand and raised him to his feet he entered…

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?…

Something Better Than Gold; NV 11/16/03 a.m. OS: A B C Text – Acts 3:1-11 I. D Like Peter and John, we probably pass men and women on our way to church every Sunday whose need for help is as real and urgent as the lame man in our text. A. Not necessarily Physical illness, or poverty stricken – far deeper…

Text Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ. And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs that he did. For unclean spirits, crying out…

BBC MAY 6, 2007 IF MY PEOPLE - PRAY 2 CHRON 7:17 PRAYER SERIES NKJ 2 CHRONICLES 7:14 "IF MY PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES, AND PRAY AND SEEK MY FACE, AND TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, THEN I WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN, AND WILL FORGIVE THEIR SIN AND HEAL THEIR LAND. INTRO: FANNY CROSBY,…

Sermon: Samuel the Faithful Servant (Heb.11:32) SAMUEL’S FAITH AND HIS MOTHER’S PRAYERS 1 Sam. 1:5,6 1 Sam. 1:20 SAMUEL’S FAITH AND HIS MENTOR’S GUIDANCE 1 Sam. 3:1 1Sam. 2:26 SAMUEL’S FAITH AND GOD’S WORD 1 Sam. 3:21 SAMUEL’S FAITH IN ACTION – A CALL TO NATIONAL REPENTANCE 1 Sam. 7:3 SAMUEL’S FAITH…

Lame Man Walking Acts 3:1-10 (Devotional Sermon for the parents at VBS) News was spreading rapidly about Jesus Christ. The Son of God had come, given His life for the sins of every person, come back from the dead, appeared to the disciples and several others (at least 500 people at one point), and then…

Are We Justified by the Law of Moses by Willie Alvarenga Introduction 1. The question under consideration is one that has been asked for centuries. 2. Sadly to say, there are many who still have not understood the biblical answer to this very important question. a. This has been the case with some of…

Theological Poetics: Typology, Symbol, and the Christ The Theory and Method of Biblical Typology A modern introduction to biblical typology should begin inductively with several examples of certain shadows and types from Old Testament passages widely acknowledged to be prefigurative in character, seeking…

In this passage, Luke is going to remind us of the character and heart attitude of these early believers. They had an incredible sense of fellowship and oneness. Since this is the second time such radical sharing is mentioned, we should regard it with importance. 1. They were completely unified . ( Acts…

What is the difference between the Anointing within and the Anointing upon? The importance of integrity in your personal walk. How the power of God can move through us even when we aren't perfect.

Introduction: *At this point Peter began to preach his second sermon. When we compare Peter’s first sermon with this one, we find some differences. Yet there are similarities too, because regardless of the circumstances, Peter was trying to do the same thing here as on the earlier occasion: He was trying…

AN ENCOUNTER WITH GOD Acts 2:16-21 16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.…

This morning we continue in the 11th chapter of Hebrews, with the faith of Sarah. We’re going to begin in Genesis, in order to gain better understanding of what the Spirit of God is telling us in Hebrews. Let’s turn to Genesis 11 . Sarah in Genesis Before we begin, let me say that for the sake of simplicity…

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD ACTS 9:32-42 Tonight, we continue to study this wonderful book of Acts. I am so glad that God has given us his word so that we can know his mighty works and deeds in history. Aren’t you? The Bible describes countless acts of God in history. Beginning in Genesis, we read…

Isaiah 2:1-4 Life in the Millennium “The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be lifted up above the hills; and all the nations…

JOHN 15:4–5 4 ABIDE IN ME, AND I IN YOU. AS THE BRANCH CANNOT BEAR FRUIT OF ITSELF, EXCEPT IT ABIDE IN THE VINE; NO MORE CAN YE, EXCEPT YE ABIDE IN ME. 5 I AM THE VINE, YE ARE THE BRANCHES: HE THAT ABIDETH IN ME, AND I IN HIM, THE SAME BRINGETH FORTH MUCH FRUIT: FOR WITHOUT ME YE CAN DO NOTHING. YOU…

Acts 4:23-31 Principles for a Powerful Prayer Meeting (Part I) “When [Peter and John] were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, ‘Sovereign Lord, who made the…

Studies in the Gospel of Matthew By Bob Deffinbaugh Note: Lessons will be posted as they are completed. Lesson 1 — The Origins of Jesus Christ Matthew 1:1-25[1] Introduction We are all familiar with these wonderful words from the pen of the Apostle Paul: 16 Every scripture is inspired by God and useful…

The Dilemma of Belief. Have you ever had those moments when you wondered, “Is this really true?” Maybe life has gotten difficult. Maybe you have come to the Derailment of your hopes and dreams like Joseph, Mary’s husband, when he found out that his betrothed bride was pregnant after all his time and…