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.

What is the Purpose of the Church? Preached by Pastor Phil Layton at Gold Country Baptist Church on January 20, 2008 www.goldcountrybaptist.org I want to ask you guys this morning a question that is not intended to insult but to initiate some thinking: why did you come to church today? What was your…

Introduction: Now, let’s picture the scene: man had just been created by God, forming man from the dust of the ground and God Himself breathing into Adams nostrils the breath of life. Man is standing there for the 1st time in human history, in the midst of all the lush, greens, reds, yellows, oranges,…

Perfect discernment is displayed by God and Jesus Christ. Evil spirits also have discernment, about the person and work of Christ. Discernment has been evident in the rulers and spiritual leaders of God’s people, but Israel, like children and the foolish who lack judgment, failed to discern God’s purpose and truth.

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…

Romans 1:18-23 - Understanding Unbelief: The Rejection of God Introduction One of the most difficult topics for people both believers and unbelievers alike, is that of the wrath of God. It is hard to reconcile for most people a God who is loving with a God who is wrathful. Yet it is at the cross where…

Sermon: Jeremiah the Faithful Servant HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO GIVE UP? How many today could continue faithfully proclaiming God’s word for over 40 years in spite of total rejection, ridicule, death threats, beatings, imprisonments, lonliness, and end you in defeat? THE PREPARATION OF JEREMIAH FOR HIS…

Sermon: Jonah the Faithful Servant Apr.22, 2007 What is the Book of Jonah about? Well, it’s not simply about a great fish (mentioned only four times), or a great city (named nine times), or even a disobedient prophet (mentioned eighteen times). It’s about God! God is mentioned thirty-eight times in these…

God’s desire is that all people should seek after him and find him. Those who seek God with all their heart are rewarded, but those who fail to seek him do so to their eternal loss.

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…

Uproar in Thessalonica Acts 17:1-15 17 When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As his custom was, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving…

We have been looking at the passage of scripture in Luke 4:18-19, where Jesus was in the synagogue at Nazareth. The scroll of Isaiah was handed to Him and He found the place in Isaiah 61:1-2 and read it. Then He sat down and declared that He was the Messiah (The Anointed One) who had come to declare…

Introducción Cuántas personas han destruido sus vidas/su carrera/su familia/su futuro por una mala decisión. Pareciera que en un abrir y cerrar de ojos - tan solo una mala decisión tiene el poder de destruir la vida de una persona. Muchas personas han tenido un futuro prometedor; pero a causa de una…

Master Document for Matthew 5:1-12 March 18, 2007 at FBC, Comanche; Expositional studies: Matthew Matthew 5:1-12 (NASB) 1When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, 3“Blessed are the poor…

Made in God’s Image, for God’s Glory ~ Genesis 1:26-27 Preached by Pastor Phil Layton at Gold County Baptist Church on July 22, 2007 www.goldcountrybaptist.org If there’s one thing I hope is clear to you by now in our study of Genesis 1, it would be this: all of creation is about the glory of God. “In…

Doctrinal Statement Theology Proper of Jason Button April 17, 2002 Theology Proper – The Doctrine of God The Existence of God Because I believe that the Holy Scriptures are God’s only and final written Rev. of Himself to man, I have presupposed that God exists. More specifically, this presupposition…

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…

Oneness Pentecostals – Jesus Only Understanding Oneness Pentecostalism Oneness Pentecostals reject the trinity. The trinity is a Christian doctrine of the union of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit in a single Godhead. In this first section, I want to present there doctrine to you without criticism…

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…

“Believe me…I swear…You have my word…Pinky promise…Cross my heart, hope to die, stick a needle in my eye!” What are these? Promises. What is a promise? A promise is a means by which we are pledging that our commitments are not limited to the current set of circumstances. We are saying, “At some point…

Lesson 1: The Author and Perfecter of the Plan Introduction “What in the world is going on?” You have probably asked this question or a similar one more than once in your life. We ask this question when we perceive that what is happening does not seem to square with our understanding of how things are…

Sermon: Gedeon the Faithful Servant START POINT: GOD COMMANDS YOU TO ____________.......SO WE ACT IN FAITH 6:14 The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” Obstacle of Faith: the Rebellious Israelites (6:1,10) Obstacle of…

Israel’s God is a powerful redeemer. In our text for this evening Isaiah paints a picture of a the true and living God, and the powerlessness of idols. It is a lesson the Church needs to be taught from time-to-time. he prophet introduces this theme (44:6-8) by exalting Jehovah as king and redeemer of…

MBC - 7/25/2004 - Pastor Doug Thompson “God’s Wrath Against False Worship” Romans 1:22,23 ROM 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, ROM 1:19 because that which is known about God is evident within…

Living in Light of God’s Glory - Isaiah 43:7 Preached by Phil Layton at Gold Country Baptist Church, 2/4/07 www.goldcountrybaptist.org What is your aim in life? What do you want more than anything else? Is your goal to be successful, or happy, or to be liked by people? Is it to be a good parent, an excellent…