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.

The Lord is My Shepherd; Psalm 23 - Part 1 (December 4, 2006) Part 1 What is your deal exactly? What is all this Christianity stuff, all the time, all the time you’re always talking about it? What is your deal exactly? You ever get asked questions like that? You have people press you about what you are…

When Times Are Tough God Will Make You Tougher Still Isaiah 41:10-20KJV 10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 11 Behold, all they that were incensed against…

“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…

40 Days of Community Part 1 Why We Need Each Other Transcript of Message by Rick Warren October 2-3, 2004 Well good morning everybody. Wow, you look great today. If you’ll take out your outlines, today, we’re beginning a revolution. And I don’t say that lightly. It is going to be a revolution that will…

1 Corinthians 7:7-9 Advise to Widowers and Widows First Corinthians chapter seven places high value on the single life of celibacy and it strongly contradicts the popular idea that only those who are married are truly fulfilling their purpose and calling in life. It makes clear that it is not only possible…

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Who Will Inherit the Kingdom of God? Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers,…

Introduction: 880 Epigram On Courage • Courage is not the absence of fear; it is the mastery of it. • Said William Penn: “Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.” • Oh, do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal…

By: Robert G. Goll Song 2:1-2 (Praising the Girl) “I am the rose of Sharon, The lily of the valleys.” “Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the maidens.” (Song of Solomon 2:1-2, NASB95). Introduction/Commentary: As we begin looking at Song 2, the lovers continue right where they left…

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…

DEACONS: THE SPECIAL SERVANTS OF THE CHURCH (ACTS 6:1-7) While preparing this message, I read about a Church which during their Annual Homecoming celebration, would have an active deacon give a testimony about a deceased deacon who had been a special blessing to him and to the church. This particular…

A Time to Embrace and a Time to Refrain from Embracing Professor Henry Drummond (1969) says that "the greatest thing in all the world is love," and Paul reminds us that among the gifts to man there are three of outstanding quality: faith, hope and love, "these three; but the greatest of these is love"…

Out of this world worship? (Alien Adventures pt.1) Skit 1) We are aliens or strangers to this earth. 1 Peter 2:9-12 (NASB95) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness…

He aquí yo vengo pronto, y mi galardón conmigo, para recompensar a cada uno según sea su obra. Pero sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios; porque es necesario que el que se acerca a Dios crea que le hay, y que es galardonador de los que le buscan. Apocalipsis Creo que este versículo es clave para el tema…

By Robert G. Goll Song 1:1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s. (Song of Solomon 1:1, NASB95). Translation: The first verse is most often translated along the lines of “Song of Songs, which is Solomon's”. It may be translated “Song of Song's, which is about Solomon”, but evidence throughout the Song…

FLEE FROM FORNICATION AND ADULTERY Study Text: Proverbs 5:1-14 INTRODUCTION - Occasionally we hear very disturbing news: someone we know has committed adultery or fornication: a. Who we thought was devoted to their spouse and their Lord b. In some cases, it is a preacher, elder, deacon, or Bible class…

Old Testament Survey Dr. Berrey Tuesday, February 08, 2005 Intro lecture 1:06 PM Class intro know everything related to things on the study guide the questions will be detailed sometimes things will come from footnotes chapter content points not necessary to know outline points Introduction to the Old…

1 Corinthians 6:15-20 Your Body Belongs to Christ I again begin this study with the warning that it deals with mature subject matter in addressing sexual immorality. Because of the conditions the believers in Corinth were living in it was necessary for this subject to be addressed in Paul’s day and because…

The Superiority of Christ Hebrews 8:1 1 Now the main point of what is being said is this: We have this kind of high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, The overall theme of the book of Hebrews is the Superiority of Jesus Christ. That is Jesus Christ is…

In Proverbs 20:6 the Bible asks a rhetorical question: "Who can find a faithful man?" The Psalmist would probably respond, “It’s not impossible, but by golly, it’s getting harder and harder. They’re scarcer then hen’s teeth!” It is difficult to find a person who is consistently faithful. The Good News…

MAKING WISE CHOICES Text: Joshua 24:13-15 Introduction: The challenge of Joshua to Israel is still of vital importance, especially to the young. The young have been granted much for which they have not worked-from parents and the Lord. The choice he placed before Israel was a choice all must make. Every…

The Marks of a Christian; Behavior Modification (Honoring God in the Family) Heb. 13:1-8 July 20, 1997 Scripture: Unison Reading, Hebrews 13:1-8, page #1878-79, Pew Bible Introduction: Remember when you were a child and your parents sent you off to a week at camp or to stay with some relative? What were…

Public Solemn Fasting and Prayer God’s Visitation Amos 4 Morning Worship, Lord’s Day 30 November 2008, 9.30am © Rev D Rudi Schwartz[1] Bible Readings Old Testament: Psalm 51, Amos 4 Order of Service 1. Call to worship Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains…

Courtship or Dating, Part 4: Purpose and Purity in Relationships Pastor Phil Layton, Gold Country Baptist Church, Jan. 31, 2010 (www.goldcountrybaptist.org ) Introductory Observations of what God blessed in Ruth and Boaz’s relationship: 1. Parental honor (Ruth 3:5-6, 17; God blesses Ruth’s honoring of…