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.

I speak in the name of the Father, the son and the Holy Ghost - Amen How important is your name to you, Do you like the name that your parents gave you? Do you in fact use the name given to you or have you decided on using your middle name, like our beloved Bishop (D. Ralph Spence) Or perhaps a nick…

The Lessons for the Last Days Simeon’s Prophecy and Anna’s Testimony As I read through this account I want you to pick up on the character qualities of Simeon, Anna and the priest, they were looking for the 1st coming of Jesus, we are looking for the 2nd coming – ask yourself the question what is God…

Luke 1 Introduction When my grandmother and her children were refugees coming out of Russia, there was a day when they had no food. My grandmother was desperate and called out to God to provide for them. She had no resources, she could see no possibility of resources and only God could supply their needs.…

A Birth of God’s Promise What does it take to give birth to your ‘Vision’? Luke 2:1-2:7 Read Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13, NKJV) We often quote that for encouragement, or try and motivate others to move forward in what seems to be impossible…

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…

A person must pay the ultimate price to follow Jesus Christ

This morning we are continuing our study of 1 Peter chapter 5. We have been looking specifically at the role of the shepherd and the relationship between the sheep and the shepherd or the pastor and the flock of God. To ensure we don’t forget the theme of Peter’s letter what is the primary context of…

A Tribute to Godly Moms TEXT: Colossians 3:15-20 INTRODUCTION: Rita Kramer has 8 children. In a recent book she describes a day in the life of a mother: "Hey, mom, Rory's playing in the toilet again!" "Mom, mom, Todd said if I don't find his fish hooks, he's going to dump water on my bed!" "Mom, Josh…

1. He can drive out every disease (vs. 8-12). -Miracles come from God's power -Miracles are God's prerogative 2. He can expose His enemies (vs. 13-16). 3. He can transform everyone who turns to Jesus (vs. 16-20). -What happens when people turn their lives over to Jesus? [1] His name will be magnified. [2] His disciples will be multiplied. [3] Our lives will be purified.

God's Angels by Our Side Hebrews 1:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 7, 2013 *Chuck Swindoll shared a great testimony that he heard from one of his mentors. It was about a missionary home on furlough. He was traveling by car from church to church. And one rainy evening he faced…

Life lessons from the scriptural portrait of Zecharias and Elizabeth (parents of John the Baptist).

NORTHEAST HOUSTON COMMUNITY CHURCH SERMON – The Messenger of Good News Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 12/23/07 Luke 1:26-38 26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's…

We have a choice of how we respond to God's goodness, how we respond will determine how it affects us

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…

Jesus interrupts your life with grace.

Prayer Can Change Your Life - Part 4 of 4 Luke 1:5-23 Introduction: In Fundamentals of Marxism-Leninism, a textbook prepared by Soviet scholars in Moscow and being used by members of the Communist Party, U.S.A., this statement appears: “Materialists do not expect aid from supernatural forces. Their faith…

Spirit Lake Baptist Church Sunday, February 15, 2009 Series: Jonah God’s Reluctant Messenger # 6 Prayer from a Fish’s Belly Jonah 2:1-10 Have you ever given much thought to the notable prayers of the Bible? Here are a few examples: Abraham’s Prayer – He prayed for Sodom – Gen. 18 Jabez Prayer – “Bless…

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…

HIGHLY FAVORED BY GOD Luke 1:26–38 I have a brother who is a medical doctor. In fact, after finishing his training and working in General Family medicine for a while he went to the University of Heidelberg in Germany to specialize as an orthopaedic surgeon. I really look up to my brother! He’s got more…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

What is your response to roller coasters? Some like them, some hate them, so are terrified of them. I can remember when I was a kid being terrified of roller coasters. I didn’t want anything to do with them. Until one day I worked up enough courage to try one. And from then on I have been hooked. I love…

Sermon: Mary Magdalene the Faithful Servant John 20:18 Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: "I have seen the Lord!" And she told them that he had said these things to her. Matt 27:56 Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's sons. Mateo…

Jesus is proclaimed as teh anointed one for all peoples.

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…