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.

STEPS TO COMMITMENTTEXT: Matthew 8:18-23INTRODUCTION: One of the serious problems facing religious minded people today is that while lip service is given to God, many are not TRULY committed to Him. This lack of commitment is seen in a variety of ways:· No growth in Bible knowledge.· Not attending worship…

The Cost of Commitment Luke 9:57-62 The cost of commitment Luke 9:57-62 As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, "I will follow You wherever You go." 58 And Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." 59…

Series: Meet The Savior Who Was A Servant Sermon: Time For A Change Mark 10:46-52 Pastor Ricky Powell March 14, 2010 Introduction: An old man from the mountains took a trip to the big city. For the first time in his life he found himself standing outside an elevator. He watched as an old, haggard woman…

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE Introduction: 1. When you hear the words “all things are possible” what comes to mind. 2. Are you filled with hope and is your faith stirred when you hear those words...or do you think it’s just wishful thinking to believe “all things are possible?” 3. Well this morning we are…

FOR HIS NAME SAKE Mary A. Godfrey 11172009 “He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3 The Lord leads us on journey’s we never thought we would be on. There are days when opportunities present themselves and we wonder for what reason they occurred. We sleep, we eat, we…

The Problem with Sheep John 10:11-18 When I was in college I had a friend by the name of Lynne Brown. Lynne farmed with his father in central Illinois, and they grew the usual central Illinois crops of corn and soy beans. But unlike most central Illinois farmers, they also raised sheep. Actually, they…

Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of…

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…

1 Corinthians 4:14-17 Paul the Spiritual Father Vs. 14 “I do not write these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn you.” In the preceding verses from our last study Paul and the other apostles’ lives which were patterned after the crucified life of Christ, were contrasted with the lives…

What Not to Love A sermon on 1 John 2:15-17 preached at Christ the King Church on 1/15/06 Prayer: Father, open our eyes to see and our hearts to sense the truth of your Word. Lord, you know that I need help to preach, and that this congregation needs help to listen. So, help us both to recognize and…

Introduction: Now we saw that in the early church there was tremendous enthusiasm… and sometimes enthusiasm can get misdirected. Paul said "For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge." (Romans 10:2) In the early church, because of their excitement and…

MARK 10:17-31. THE STORY OF THE RICH YOUNG MAN. SEEMS A SIMPLE STORY DOESN’T IT? IF YOU ARE RICH YOU WON’T GET INTO HEAVEN! EASY, THAT’S IT WE CAN ALL GO HOME. HAVE AN EARLY MORNING. BUT WE CAN’T GO HOME YET, YOU MAY SAY. OUR HUSBANDS, WIVES WON’T BE EXPECTING US, AND IT’S TOO EARLY TO GO TO THAT DINNER…

Walking in the Footsteps of Abraham’s Faith The Faith of Abraham in Romans 4:18-21 RO 4:18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be." 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his…

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…

John 5:17-30 The Astounding Authority: Equality with God, 5:17-30 The Fathers Relationship To the Son. In the spiritual realm, Christ knows God better than anyone. Better than theologians who have written about Him through the centuries. Even better than the prophets and apostles, who received divine…

Introduction Where does Mother's Day come from? Some have suggested that it is something which was invented by Hallmark and florists in order to make money. That is certainly the result if not the motivation for the day. Mother's Day in the US began in the early part of this century and the president…

Something Better Than Gold; NV 11/16/03 a.m. OS: A B C Text – Acts 3:1-11 I. D Like Peter and John, we probably pass men and women on our way to church every Sunday whose need for help is as real and urgent as the lame man in our text. A. Not necessarily Physical illness, or poverty stricken – far deeper…

Joy, peace and happiness result from following Jesus Christ, together with the hope of being like him and with him in heaven. This is anticipated in the OT, which stresses the importance of obedience to the Lord.

God is Great! Study using “Gripped by the Greatness of God” – James MacDonald Personal Introduction – Message Isaiah 1:2-3 If you are a guest with us today, I’m doing things a little different than normal. We were scheduled to begin the book of Hebrews today. However, that’s going to wait until next…

1 KINGS 18:19-21 Elijah has been recommissioned by God and sent to the place of service: “Go, return thy way…” [19:15]. God has encouraged Elijah by: § The promise of coming judgement at the hands of Syrians: “anoint Hazael king over Syria…” [19:15]. § The rising of Jehu to destroy Baalism: “Jehu shalt…

Read , “If you want to be my disciple, you must, by comparison, hate everyone else—your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple. “But don’t…

Overflow-Pour It Out! We’ve been talking about overcoming: overcoming out fears, worries, sins, addictions-all the things that cause anxiety. God provides his Holy Spirit to teach us, keep us focused on doing things God’s way. By allowing His Spirit to work in us and dedicating ourselves to following…

Genesis 8:22 NIV "As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease." Everything in Life starts with a Seed! 1. SEED… In the beginning God said that as long as the earth remains there will be Seedtime & Harvest. Paul pointed out clearly…

2 Corinthians 8 7But just as you excel in everything--in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us[1] --see that you also excel in this grace of giving. 8I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of…