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.

Intercession and Spiritual Warfare Pastor Keith Hassell Introduction Intercessors are a great gift to the body of Christ. As a pastor I am thankful for every person who feels a special calling to intercede for me and for the church I pastor. I recognize that intercessors have played a key role in what…

Introduction A. The war launched by the Philistines and the defiance of Goliath (v.1-11): Confronting an aggressive, frightening enemy (v.1-11) Here we see David; a teenager alone, facing a danger so horrible that the bravest men of Israel would not face but fled in fear. No one else faced a creature…

PSALM 91 Security of the One Who Trusts in the Lord. This psalm is a meditation, in a serene and confident mood, on the security of the person who trusts in God. There is nothing in the text that provides a clue as to the time and circumstances of its composition. Dahood and others take it to be a royal…

“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,…

Living The Kingdom of God Lifestyle Journey From Religion to Relationship Growing as a group in the gospel of the kingdom INTRODUCTION & INDEX To Kingdom Growth Guides INTRODUCTION (#000) | Kingdom Growth Guides are for assisting individuals and small groups to move toward the kingdom lifestyle. These…

Introduction: one of the clearest revelations of the Holy Spirit is given by our Lord Jesus Christ. He had already previously revealed Who the Person of the Holy Spirit is (John 14:15-26). In our current passage, He will reveal the work of the Holy Spirit. · The Holy Spirit helps believers (v.7). · The…

Text: Colossians 2:11-15 Title: The Spiritual Benefits of our Union with Christ/ Your Part in Salvation! Theme of the book of Colossians: Jesus Christ: The preeminent and all-sufficient Savior Theme of Text: Christ has made you complete in him through his death, burial, and resurrection. Proposition:…

Introduction Review of last week: Much of 1 John discusses the subject of love. However, last week we looked at the kind of love that is not honoring to God; rather it is a love that He hates. The apostle John says, "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world,…

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…

The Scene: “on the last day of the feast, the great day” The Feast of Tabernacles, a celebration. Remembering how they, the Israelites, had wandered in the desert for forty years. God had tabernacled with them. They celebrated God’s miraculous provision of food that fell from the sky and water that came…

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…

The Miracle of a Changed Life Easter Weekend 4/14/2001 & 4/15/2001 -How many of you have ever seen or experienced a miracle? -There have been great miracles of healing but the greatest miracle is the MIRACLE OF A CHANGED LIFE. -The gospel is God’s power to change someone from the inside out. He can do…

El triunfo de Cristo sobre Satanás en la cruz del Calvario significa que nosotros también poseemos ese mando. Todo cristiano que vive bajo la autoridad de Dios tiene derecho a asumir el mando y a tomar su parte del mundo. Tiene la autoridad y el derecho legal de decirle al diablo (y a sus demonios) a donde tienen que ir y lo que tienen que hacer.

The Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power . 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood , but against the rulers , against the authorities, against the powers of this…

Live out Loud: Living your life as God created you in Christ to live Ephesians 6:10-20 Do you believe that life is war or are we living in peacetime? If we are in wartime and not peacetime, what has caused this? I submit to you that if you want to live the life that God has intended that you live, you…

THE CHURCH THAT JESUS IS BUILDING The reason that the Church today is losing ground to the world is because it has resorted to using the wrong fighthing tactics. What I mean by that is the church has become “Secular”. The expression "secular church" may be a contradiction in terms, but it is what many…

“The New Normal” West Side Baptist Church November 30, 2003 Pastor Scott Thielen Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Idea: If you have been transformed, you will not want to go back to the way it was before Introduction Hook Christmas may be the next big thing on your calendar, but what comes next for your spiritual…

Handwriting Of Ordinances Colossians 2:14, Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; I. Handwriting of ordinances A. Pilate wrote a title and put it on the cross 1. “JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE…

Where Can You Find Refuge? Joshua 20:1-9 Stephen Caswell © 1999 Where Can You Find Refuge? A Place Of Refuge Sometimes life goes by at a hectic pace. Your head starts spinning because of the endless activity. After living like this for a while you just want to stop and rest for a while. It is at times…

Message Title: The Cross: God’s Answer to Our Deepest Needs Theme/Series: A Love Like No Other Text: Colossians 2:6-23 Pericope: Colossians 2:6-23 (New International Version) Freedom from Human Regulations through Life with Christ 6So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live…

In the passage below, the apostle Paul is writing to the Gentile believers in Rome (Rom 1:5-6), and he is using the marriage law as an example to reveal something fundamental about people’s need for salvation. It is something that should help all of us, as believers, to be determined to live victorious…

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…

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things…

Knowing Christ and Overcoming the Devil A sermon 1 John 2:12-14 preached at Christ the King Church on 1/1/06 Prayer: Father in heaven, be with us now through your Spirit so that we might look rightly into your Word and see your Son, Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen. Introduction: A few years ago I…