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.

LIVING UNDER GRACE Grace: The Truth that Transforms - Part 16 of 36 Romans 6:14 Rick Warren In our last study we looked at the first part of this verse and what it meant to live "under the Law". Now we look at the meaning of "living under grace". I. THE MEANING OF "GRACE" DEFINITIONS: Characteristics…

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: When you go through hard times whether that is financial difficulty, sickness & health issues, children who have gone astray, or even the death of a loved one... in those times, “Is Jesus Christ enough for you?” Or, when things are great, you’re blessed, but for whatever reason Christ is…

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…

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…

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,…

Preparing to Live Living Requires Inner Strength (Ephesians 3:16) Some of you will remember G. Gordon Liddy. G. Gordon Liddy was a former FBI agent turned political activist and spook who masterminded the Watergate Break-in that eventually brought down the presidency of Richard Nixon. Liddy spent several…

The Mystery of Salvation (Ephesians 3:1-10) Introduction: I believe it is important that we appreciate that the Lord said yes to the cross And died for our sins. I believe it is also important that we appreciate that He did not die just so our sins would be forgiven. The Lord also died so that we might…

We Know A sermon on 1 John 5:13-21 given in Christ the King Church on June 18, 2006 Prayer: Father, we give you the praise and the glory for all you have given us in Christ. And we thank you for the revelation of your Word in Scripture. Teach us by it this day. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Introduction:…

The Deity of Christ: Sevenfold Proof December 30, 2001 John 5:16-30 Introduction Jesus’ healing of the lame man on the Sabbath served two very important purposes beyond the benefit the man received. First, it served to inflame the hatred of the Jews, particularly the Jewish leaders. The reason they were…

SEPTEMBER BBC SUMMER IN THE PSALM – PS. 139:17-18 “GOD IS THINKING OF YOU” NKJ PSALM 139:17-18 HOW PRECIOUS ALSO ARE YOUR THOUGHTS TO ME, O GOD! HOW GREAT IS THE SUM OF THEM! IF I SHOULD COUNT THEM, THEY WOULD BE MORE IN NUMBER THAN THE SAND; WHEN I AWAKE, I AM STILL WITH YOU. INTRO: REMEMBER YOUR FIRST…

PUTTING FEET TO YOUR FAITH Ephesians 4:1 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) PUTTING FEET TO YOUR FAITH Ephesians 4:1 Ephesians 4:1-16 (NIV) Unity in the Body of Christ 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient,…

BBC SEPTEMBER 2, 2007 GOD KNOW ME INSIDE OUT” PSALM 139 SUMMER IN PSALMS. PSALM 139:13-18 13/ FOR YOU FORMED MY INWARD PARTS; YOU COVERED ME IN MY MOTHER'S WOMB. 14 I WILL PRAISE YOU, FOR I AM FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE; MARVELOUS ARE YOUR WORKS, AND THAT MY SOUL KNOWS VERY WELL. 15 MY FRAME WAS…

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…

PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE GOD’S WAYSESSION 1 GOD’S BLUEPRINT FOR MARRIAGE INTRODUCTION: *Some time ago--Ann Landers (the “answer lady”)--wrote a column --entitled “Answer Lady Has No Answers” --acknowledged that after 36 yrs. of marriage, were divorcing --expressed her astonishment that it could happen…

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…

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…

JOY Unspeakable and Full of Glory, Huh? Romans 15:13-17 Begin with the rescue of the men in FL working on the damn. Their statement, like many others, Every day I recall the rescue and I will be eternally grateful and I have learned to enjoy each moment of life. Imagine the joy flowing as he and his…

PREDESTINATION: WHEN GOD CHOOSES YOU Ephesians 1:4-6 The book of Ephesians is broken into 2 parts. The first 3 chapters give us the position of the believer. In chapters 1 to 3 we are not asked to do anything. Paul just states what is true about us. Then in chapters 4 to 6 he discusses how we ought to…

Are you being pulled away from your First Love? If so, Stand Firm in the things of God and He will change your course back to Him.

A Bright future The law goes out from Zion Doxology: Hymn no 331: “Majesty” Votum Call to worship Bible Verse Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the LORD is the great God,…

SERIES: THE HEAVENLY BLESSINGS #3 Grimsby, 01/21/10 SERMON: UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF GRACE READING: EPHESIANS 3:1-13 INTRO: The apostle begins the material for Ephesians chapter 3 with the intention of praying for the church about the richness of their present spiritual state, and to ask God to give them…

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One of my Christmas gifts this year was a DVD called “The Guardian”, it’s a movie that I saw in the cinema a year or so ago and I’d been keeping my eye out for a copy at the right price since it came out on DVD. It stars Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher and tells the story of an instructor and a trainee…