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.

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…

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.

Who Do You Want Jesus or Barabbas? Mark 15:6-15 I have been following the controversy over Mel Gibson’s film The Passion of the Christ with interest, so I was anxious to read Rick Groen’s review of the film Mr. Gibson’s stated goal was to provide an accurate film depiction of the last days of Christ’s…

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…

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…

How God Turns Trash into Treasure Matthew 9:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 21, 2012 *Back in 1996, Craig Randall was 23 years old, and drove a garbage truck for Waste Management in a Boston suburb. Sometimes Craig liked to bring his work home with him. There was an old-fashioned…

A Fragrant Offering and Sacrifice to God Ephesians 5:1-2 Are you ready for Resurrection Day? Most of us probably have not prepared ourselves mentally for it. It seems that we just celebrated Christmas, and that observation is not just because time speeds up as I get older. In fact, Easter is indeed earlier…

Garments of Salvation Isaiah 61:10-62:3 10 I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. 11 For as…

He aquí yo vengo pronto, y mi galardón conmigo, para recompensar a cada uno según sea su obra. Pero sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios; porque es necesario que el que se acerca a Dios crea que le hay, y que es galardonador de los que le buscan. Apocalipsis Creo que este versículo es clave para el tema…

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…

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…

Faith Heroes -“Super to us is faithful to God” What is bold faith? (Video Clip – 2010-This year will be different.) Say it with me folks, “This year is going to be different.” Is it? Really? How so? Is 2010 going to be different because 2009 could not have been any worse? Are you thinking to yourself,…

John Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. “Once more deeply moved...” The first time this is mentioned was in verse 33. Is it the same? It is actually different. In verse 33, Jesus is moved and expresses sorrow at what His friends are going…

The Crucifixion of Christ The Crucifixion of Jesus (Matthew 26-27; Mark 14-15; Luke 22-23; John 18-19) History of crucifixion The cross has become the most universally known symbol because since the death of Christ, the history of the world has been decisively shaped by that crucifixion event. The widespread…

“What shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ” [1] Almost every message I have heard from this text was directed to lost people. That is certainly appropriate. However, in our study today, I want to consider how this question applies not only to the lost, but also to each of us who bear the Name of…

The Crown of Thorns is a Testimony of the Thorns Matthew 27:27-31 Introduction As we talked about last week, it is important for children to learn the significance of what we are doing in worship. But it is just as important for us to understand the significance of many Bible truths which may escape…

1 Corinthians 15:1-23 Stephen Caswell © 2000 "He's Dead Now, but He'll Be Back." -- Robert Russell A Church held their annual Easter pageant. A 5 year-old boy was enthralled with the drama. When the crucifixion scene took place, he got real quiet. But then Jesus came back from the grave and there was…

Theological Poetics: Typology, Symbol, and the Christ The Theory and Method of Biblical Typology A modern introduction to biblical typology should begin inductively with several examples of certain shadows and types from Old Testament passages widely acknowledged to be prefigurative in character, seeking…

The Death of Christ for Us Matthew 27.27-56 Pastor Oesterwind 1. The death of Christ is treated with dignity and respect by the Gospel writers. Details concerning the physical aspects of Christ’s death are often emphasized by Bible teachers; however, many of the gruesome details of Roman crucifixion…

Prayer As we continue this week making our way through the 1st chapter of the gospel of John, …we come today to - basically - the second part to last week’s sermon... Last week we looked at John the Baptist being sent BY GOD to water baptize... with the purpose of REVEALING Jesus to Israel... And what…

Introduction: *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 here as on the earlier occasion: He was trying…

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…

Introduction: The first man upon earth sinned tragically and he refused to accept the responsibility for his sin. Like so many today, he blamed somebody else for his actions and in this case it was his wife. He accused her of leading him into sin and causing him to sin. It is true, she did approach and…

Studies in the Gospel of Matthew By Bob Deffinbaugh Note: Lessons will be posted as they are completed. Lesson 1 — The Origins of Jesus Christ Matthew 1:1-25[1] Introduction We are all familiar with these wonderful words from the pen of the Apostle Paul: 16 Every scripture is inspired by God and useful…