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 UNFRUITFUL VINE Study Text: Luke 13:6-9 He also spoke this parable: A certain man had a fig-tree planted in his vineyard. And he came and sought fruit on it, and found none. Luk 13:7 And he said to the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig-tree, and find…

WHY STUDY THE 400 YEARS BETWEEN MALICHI AND MATHEW? 1. Why talk about books that are not part of the Bible? 2. We don’t know enough about the Bible why study material not in the Bible? 3. Why talk about some books called the Apocrypha? 4. Why Talk About A Family Named Maccabees? 1. These books gives…

Introduction Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58 Imagine a life in which you had absolutely nothing to look forward to. Some in Corinth were teaching that Christians had nothing to look forward to, no resurrection. In our passage, Paul corrected them, telling them that when Jesus comes, we will receive a…

Identifying curses As stated earlier, iniquity (perversion) causes curses. Discernment and detection are the two primary ways to determine the type of curse a person may be under. Supernatural discernment through the Holy Spirit, including word of knowledge and discerning of spirits, has proven invaluable…

Text: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17----1Cor 9:16 (KJS) For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation [of the gospel] is committed…

Facing The Impossible Text: Judges 6:1-18 Place Preached - (Mississauga International Baptist Church) Date Preached - (01/06/02) PM (06/04/06) AM Introduction: The Time of the Judges (1380 – 1050 BC). The Days of no King – “Every man did that which was right in his own eyes”. EXPLAIN – The Cycle – 1).…

Matthew 5:33-37 Introduction It is important to remember that in this section of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus expounds on the meaning of his command, “unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” In this text, “Jesus used the phrase…

The Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: The aim of this sermon is to teach the audience that we must approach God humbly in seeking justification. Introduction: A. Today’s lesson is based on the parable of Jesus found in Luke 18:9-14 - the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican. B. Notice…

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…

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…

SIX Don’t Give Satan a Beachhead! If the believer cultivates in his life any known sin, he is giving Satan an opportunity to get a foothold, a beachhead in his life. Satan will then use this opportunity to invade and take over other areas. Paul warns in Ephesians 4:27, “And do not give the devil an opportunity.”…

7/25/10 The Benefit and Blessing of the Lord's Supper Matt. 26,1 Corinthians 11 The ordinances that officially instituted Lord's supper, communion, enchant, sacraments, (Diff than catholic) 2 new communion Lord's Table, Bars, Means of grave. spiritual Blessings DONT KEEP You SAVED. The name Sacramento…

Series on Supernatural: This morning I want to begin a series of messages looking at how to walk in the Supernatural. If you want to be a Spirit led Christian, one who is fully walking in the Holy Spirit. One who has the full anointing and baptism of the Holy Spirit? If you want to walk in the power…

Background Passage Matthew 4:17-7:29 Lesson Passages Matthew 5:20-26,38-48 Lesson Passages Outline The Standard to Exceed (Matt. 5:20) Behavior Toward Friends (Matt. 5:21-26) Behavior Toward Difficult People (Matt. 5:38-42) Behavior Toward Enemies (Matt. 5:43-47) The Standard to Seek (Matt. 5:48) Biblical…

We are the firstborn in Christ

Sermon: Joseph the Faithful Servant (Genesis 37-50) Genesis 39:9 No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?" 10 And though she spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused…

The Resurrection and the Life John 11:1--44 A. The sickness of Lazarus (11:1–3) Lazarus, Martha and Mary were brother and sisters. This Lazarus is mentioned no where else in the New Testament. Martha & Mary are the sisters spoken of in Luke 10:38-42. Mary was the woman who anointed the Lord with perfumed…

THE LIFE OF SAMSON Sermon Series “The Delilah dilemma” – Judges 16:4-22 INTRODUCTION: The greatest accomplishment we can experience in life may be in helping somebody else achieve greatness. But, likewise, the greatest failure we can experience in life may be in hindering someone from achieving the greatness…

THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction: Discuss the contextual background. Mt. 23 ends with a lamentation over Jerusalem; Mt. 25 contains three parables that have as a point of reference the Second Coming of Christ. Mt. 24 is a “bridge” between those subjects, verse 36 being the…

“Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region…

Pentecost 21 (Proper 22), October 5, 2008 Old Parable, New Ending Sermon Theme: Let us be the new ending of the old parable: placed in God’s vineyard by grace, let us render its fruit and receive his Son. Text: Matthew 21:33–46 Other Lessons: Isaiah 5:1–7; Psalm 80:7–19; Philippians 3:4b–14 Goal: That…

The very last thing we read in Matthew’s gospel are these familiar words from Jesus: Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,…

Murder. anger, pride, selfishness all have malice in common. These sins and many more cut the heart off from pure motives focused on the Lord. Our prayer today is that as you listen to this message, you lay any burdens down that are holding you back from a life of freedom in Christ and a heart that is set aside only for God. Only God can take a dirty heart and make it clean.

Memory is an interesting and powerful thing. I’ve been blessed (or cursed) with an odd kind of memory. I can recall movie quotes and lines from my favorite TV shows years after the fact. I’ll say something and my longsuffering wife will ask, “Is that from something?” She’s usually right in assuming that…