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.

Thomas S. Myers Plugging Into The Power of God Part 1 Ephesians 3:14-16 *During the Civil War, a Union soldier from Ohio was shot in the arm during the battle of Shiloh. His captain saw he was wounded and barked out an order, "Gimme your gun, Private, and get to the rear!" The private handed over his…

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…

The Blood of the Lamb The Full Scope of Communion Text: Matthew 26:20-27 " When evening had come, He sat down with the twelve.[1] Now as they were eating, He said, “Assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me.” And they were exceedingly sorrowful, and each of them began to say to Him, “Lord, is…

Introduction: One of the most serious behaviors in the entire world is an act of disobedience. The word disobedeince is mainly used in the New Testament although it is used in the Old Testament. 1. Definition of disobedience: unwillingness to comply with the guidance of authority, especially refusal…

Obedience is an act or instance of submitting to an authority. It is compliance with the demands or requests of someone over us. The general words for obedience in both Hebrew and Greek refer to hearing a superior authority GOD’S WORD ON, OBEDIENCE From the six-year-old who leaves her game because her…

Cedric Thomas October 19, 2006 The Lord Jesus Christ says that teamwork is many members and yet one body. Webster defines teamwork as a joint action by a group of people, in which individual interests are subordinated to group unity and efficiency; coordinated efforts, as of an athletic team. Teamwork…

Let Down Your Nets Luke 5:1-11Intro. It had been one of those nights, futile and fruitless. All night long up and down the shores of Galilee, casting out the nets, and pulling them back in empty. You had pulled out all of your bags of tricks that you had learned through the years with no success. It…

Matthew 26:37-46 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying,…

Introduction: Most scholars who have sought to harmonize the accounts in the four Gospels have the Lord Jesus praying the prayer of John 17 in the Upper Room after He had finished His instructions to the disciples. Then He and the disciples sang the traditional Passover psalms, left the Upper Room, and…

Introduction: Last week we talked about The Relationship of Believers to Believers, this week, Christ turns to the hatred of the world. Why does the world hate Christians? · (1) because it first hated Christ, and we belong to Him (1 John 3:13), (2) because we no longer belong to the world (1 John 4:5…

LIVING LETTERS 2 Cor 3:2-3 2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: 3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.…

Take up Your Cross and Follow Me: Mt. 16:24-28 Everton Community Church. Sunday September 30th 2007. At this time of year, most people have completed their holidays and are back focusing on work. Were your holiday’s what you expected? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the…

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…

Glorifying God in the Church by our Prayer (Psalm 115:1) Psalm 115 1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth. This one little verse can change your life. In some ways it has already changed the way I think and pray but I hope it…

Introduction Review of last week: A. The Clear Command of God to Totally Destroy the Amalekites (v.1-9). 1. The source of the command (v.1-2). a) Heed the voice of the Words of the Lord (v.2). 2. The reason for God's judgment (v.2). a) The behavior of the Amalekites-were beyond repentance, change. 3.…

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…

Introduction: (v.59) Jesus’ message was to the synagogue crowd in Capernaum. We read in (v.24) that this is where the people came seeking Jesus, but remember it was for the wrong reason. Even at Jesus’ arrest, when the high priest asked Him about His disciples and His doctrine Jesus said: I spoke openly…

Ephesians 1:6-10 (KJV)6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made…

Introduction Text But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.” And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain,…

Title: GIVE THANKS WITH A GRATEFUL HEART Text: Hebrews 13:15-16 Introduction: What’s Thanksgiving really all about? Contrary to what might be the scene in our homes this Thursday, it’s not about a huge feast, football games and a long nap. Some think it is the holiday of transforming the stuffed turkey…

Jesus Christ supremely displays God’s patient character in his work of salvation. The patience of Jesus Christ is seen in his relationships with people and in his perseverance through trial and suffering to death. Followers of Christ are called to demonstrate patience in all their relationships and circumstances.

Introduction: Exodus 12 is one of those incredible passages that the Bible contains. I personally believe that this chapter is one of those passages that every believer should be acquainted with. In fact, every believer should be well versed in this chapter. Because it so greatly speaks about the sacrifice…

Acknowledgements GOD, wife, Pastor & Wife, assoicate ministers, deacons, and congregation PRAY Scripture text: Title : 'We Fall Down but Jesus Picks Us Up' Introduction Have you ever done something that you immediately regret? Maybe you have physically and mentally abused your spouse, children, mother…

In the New Testament era, Roman soldiers were required, in as far as it was possible, to return to Rome once a year from wherever they were garrisoned to renew their oath of allegiance to the Emperor. The soldiers—regardless of the nation they considered home—were to salute the Roman colors from time…