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 Power of Prayer - Jeremiah 33.3 November 30, 2008 Pastor Oesterwind Introduction: Phil didn’t know what to say when his young children asked if Mommy was going to die. His wife, Ramona, suffered horrible seizures. Hundreds of friends and relatives prayed, but Ramona’s weight eventually slipped to…

I’m Young, But It’s My Time – I Samuel 17:29-46 The Book of Samuel talks about the history of transitions or changes for the nation of Israel. They move from a period individual Judges and sates to a centralized period of the Monarchs or Kings. Second, David becomes one of the key figures in this transition…

Introduction: Coming to the conclusion of our study in 1 John we see that John gathers together some of the Themes he has dealt with thought this book. One of the most important subjects in the Christian life is prayer. If we want the blessing of God on our life, if we want to enjoy genuine fellowship…

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…

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 POWER OF PERSISTENT PRAYER Text: Lk. 18:1-8 - PPHC Revival – 2/21/07 Intro: Most of us are familiar with Ted Turner, the cable television millionaire. Turner, at the American Humanist Association banquet, where he received an award for his work on the environment and world peace, openly criticized…

Introduction: A. The Testing Of the Fire. Last time we looked at Daniel and his three friends and we seen how they were taken from their homeland (being teen’s) and placed into a culture totally contrary to what they raised in. 1. They had been given news home, textbooks, education, a new diet, & received…

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.

Introduction: *As one reads through the Gospel of John, the shadow of the cross grows longer and darker until now the reader stands at the foot of the cross on the evening before the Crucifixion. In just a few short hours (somewhere between 15 –24 hours) our Lord would be suspended between the sky and…

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…

A Christmas Worth Celebrating Experiencing the Miracles of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 1. You can experience the miracle of God’s Plan for your life “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be…

LESSON NINE: LISTENING TO GOD IN PRAYER Prayer is conversing with God. We speak to us, and God speaks to us. Our prayer life will be much more ineffective, if we are unable to hear something back from God. Therefore, it is important that we learn not just to speak to God but to hear from Him. God says:…

John 6:15-21 c Introduction Storms come in our lives and we must be prepared for when they come. What life does to us depends a great deal on what life finds in us, and what the disciples needed was faith. This event has had many interesting, and many false, interpretations as theologians have attempted…

Sermon: Samson the Faithful Servant The Faith of Samson (Heb.11:32; Judges 13-16) at the Beginning of his life (Judges 13:3) at the End of his life (Judges 16:28) The women in the life of Samson Woman #1: His mom (Judges 13) Woman #2: His wife (Judges 14-15) Woman #3: His prostitute (Judges 16:1-3) Woman…

Calling upon God as an act of worship By those who depend upon him and proclaim his name To Seth also a son was born, and he called his name Enosh. At that time people began to call upon the name of the LORD. See also Ge 12:8 ; Ge 26:25 ; 1 Ch 16:8 ; Ps 86:5 ; Ps 116:2 ; Ps 116:17 ; Job 27:10 ; 2 Ti…

TEXT: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14 TOPIC: God, Send Us a Revival Pastor Bobby Earls, FBC, Center Point, Alabama August 6, 2006 If I were to ask each of you today to quote the most familiar passage from the book of 2 Chronicles, I’m sure many of you would quote 2 Chronicles 7:14. As we begin today our preparation…

Experience the Nativity Story The Courage of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Living a Life of Courage… 1. Cultivate a Heart of Compassion This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through…

Introduction "Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee." Psalm 66:3 The end-time Church is a Church of power! It is a ruling and reigning Church. Friends, you have never seen the kind of power that is about to…

2 Cor. 12:8-9 "Concerning this I entreated the Lord three times that it might depart from me. [9] And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me." Every…

04/25/2007 THE POWER OF CRYING OUT . . . JEREMIAH 33: 3 Is A: I. PRINCIPLE WE MUST VISUALIZE! ** The Bible makes a distinction between “prayer and crying out to God! **Jeremiah 33: 3 Call to Me and I will answer you **Psalm 50: 15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor…

Matthew 14:13-21 INTRODUCTION This is the only miracle recorded in all four gospels. Jesus’ ministry is in transition from a public teaching ministry to a more private discipling ministry. As opposition increased Jesus withdraws more, not for fear of the crowd but in obedience to God’s timetable. The…

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…

GOD’S PRECIOUS PROMISES Series TEXT: 2 Peter 1:1-4 TOPIC: God’s Precious Promises Pastor Bobby Earls, First Baptist Church, Center Point, Alabama May 31, 2009 (This message is based upon Dr. John Maxwell’s teaching lessons) This morning I am beginning a new short series of messages entitled God’s Precious…