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…

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…

Introduction: *In this passage, Jesus has finished what is commonly called the Last Supper with His disciples. Supper’s now over and He has predicted that one of the disciples is going to betray Him. And then He identifies that disciple as Judas Iscariot and He sends him on his wicked task. Now Jesus…

Sermon Type: Expository Tad Wychopen II 4/29/05 Text: John 13:34-35 Preaching Practicum Title: A New Commandment Proposition: You must be known by your Christ-like love for others. Introduction ~Puppy love has sent many a young man to the dogs. ~To mar

PSALM 91 Security of the One Who Trusts in the Lord. This psalm is a meditation, in a serene and confident mood, on the security of the person who trusts in God. There is nothing in the text that provides a clue as to the time and circumstances of its composition. Dahood and others take it to be a royal…

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).…

Introduction: In chapters 3-5 we read of where God calls Samuel to deliver a message of judgment against Eli’s family (v.11-14). Israel engages in war with the Philistines (v.2-10), the Ark of the Covenant is captured in battle (v.11), and Hophni and Phinehas, Eli’s sons are killed (v.17). After hearing…

Introduction: Let’s Read Acts 3:1-11 to get the context:* At this point Peter began to preach his second sermon. When we compare Peter’s first sermon with this one, we find some differences. Yet there are similarities too, because regardless of the circumstances, Peter was trying to do the same thing…

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…

The Power of the Cross Ephesians 2:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May, 27, 2012 *One of the most famous pictures of World War II is of five brave Marines raising the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima. More than five thousand Marines gave their lives to capture that eight-square-mile…

Introduction: 1. This passage has to do with the example we are setting before our families & friends. a. The way we live & what we do & say influences people b. We may not want to influence people, nevertheless we will—Good or bad. 2. All will be watching us—If we do good and follow good, it encourages…

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.”…

Embracing Forgiveness Philemon 1-25 Purpose: To see a real life picture of forgiveness. Aim: I want the listener to repent of any un-forgiveness and humbly extend forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Philemon was led to Christ by Paul, probably at Ephesus. He must have been wealthy because his home was big enough…

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…

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…

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…