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.

FIVE TYPES OF THE ANOINTING The act of anointing signified consecration to a holy or sacred use; hence the anointing of the High Priest (Ex. 29:29; Lev. 4:3) and of the sacred vessels (Ex. 30:26). The HIGH PRIEST and the king are thus called "the anointed" (Lev. 4:3, 5, 16; 6:20; Ps. 132:10). Anointing…

We live in a society today that wants us to conform: Conform to what they want and the way they want to live, but I want you to know today that we are called to be different. We are not called to fit in but rather to stand out. SO as Christ followers we are called to stand out not to fit in to the mold…

By Pastor Glenn Pease Words are powerful tools of influence. All of us can speak words and so all of us have the power to encourage or discourage others. The life of Victor Sirebianca is a radical illustration of the power of words. His teacher said to him, "You are a dummy. You will never graduate.…

Scripture Reading: Galatians 1:15-24 Introduction Are you a first or second generation Christian? Second generation Because your parents are Christians You married a Christian You hang around other Christians (“guilt by association”) You have read the Bible and know the language First generation You…

Introduction For about 10 years after my dad died, every once in a while I would have a dream about him. He died of cancer and in the dream, he would either have just returned, which made me happy. But most of the time there was always still a sense that he was not well. The dreams were my way of dealing…

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…

Sharing of My Testimony Read Galatians 1:11-24 Paul’s Past... He was Religious He was a Sinner He was a Persecutor Paul was a very religious man… consider what he has to say about himself in Philippians 3:4-7 4 although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put…

THE POWER OF THE GROWING SEED Mark 4:26-29 26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; 27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. 28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade,…

Introduction: Review of Last Week A. Timothy-a young man who willingly served in second place B. He had a brotherly spirit in caring for others C. He was willing to deny himself-to be obsessed with the things of Christ D. He was willing to be a son, a disciple 1. Willing to be tried & proven 2. Willing…

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…

How God Turns Trash into Treasure Matthew 9:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 21, 2012 *Back in 1996, Craig Randall was 23 years old, and drove a garbage truck for Waste Management in a Boston suburb. Sometimes Craig liked to bring his work home with him. There was an old-fashioned…

Introduction Review Chapter 10:22-27 A. The Crisis (v.1-11) This chapter relates the distress the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead were in on account of the Ammonites, (1Sa 11:1-3) upon which they sent messengers to Saul, whose spirit was immediately stirred up to help them, (1Sa 11:4-6), and prepared for…

God’s Amazing Grace To The “Chief” of Sinners [The Story of Paul] How many of you had childhood ‘heroes’ when you were growing up? My heroes? They were all comic-book characters: Superman, Batman and Spider-man topped the list. But alas, when I became an ‘adult’ I “put away childish things.” But at age…

Public Reading of Scripture [ Acts 9:1-19 ] 1 But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.…

Text: Galatians 2:20 20 My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. INTRODUCTION: · Illustration: o “ Belief vs. Discipleship” (KMB 113) To believe costs…

Sermon: Joseph the Faithful Servant (Genesis 37-50) Genesis 39:9 No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?" 10 And though she spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused…

“Comforting others with our comfort” 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Story of Cat and detergent – I wanted to call this message “Life in the Spin cycle” Introduction - 1:1-2: Suffering prepares us to comfort others – 1:3-7 Focus on who God is – i. He is God – Creator, powerful one and in control. ii. He is the…

INTRODUCTION: 1. ((illus)) Vladimir peered out of his office window onto Red Square on a cold grey November morning and stared at the Cathedral of St. Basil's. He imagined it on fire and smiled. He caught sight of his own reflection. As a KGB agent he held in his hands he held a thick file containing…

A PHARISEE AMONG PHARISEES Acts 9:1—19 INTRODUCTION: A few months ago, Jack Schweibold was preaching from the book of Colossians: a letter from Paul to the Christians at Colosse Paul did not start out as a powerful preacher and writer. He, originally, was named Saul, and he, was a Pharisee among the…

How to Make Your Life Count For Christ Be a Barnabas! ( Selected Scriptures in Acts) 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. If we are honest, every Christian wants to stand before Christ one day and hear the words “well done my good…

God-given assurance produces spiritual maturity and stability, so that believers may withstand the adverse conditions of life.

The planting of the church in Antioch occurred naturally as God blessed the proclamation of Jesus not only to Jews, but also to Greeks. This has much to teach on evangelism, discipleship and generosity.

Introduction Info About Acts The Book of Acts presents the History of the New Testament Church. Transitional Book Focus on Peter Focus on Paul Acts was written as the sequel to the Gospel of Luke. Luke is the most prolific writer in the New Testament. The Gospel of Luke and Acts comprise nearly a third…