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 Power of Prayer with Fasting Matthew 17:1-17:21 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) READ: Mark 2:18-20 (text: v20) Mark 2:18-20 (NIV) Jesus Questioned About Fasting 18 Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. Some people came and asked Jesus, “How is it that John’s disciples and the disciples of the…

YOUR TREASURES AND YOUR HEART Study Text: Matthew 6:19-21 Introduction: - We live in a world in which success is measured by the size of one’s wealth or possessions, by one’s accomplishments or fame, and in terms of one’s IQ, grades or GPA, educational degrees, talent, position or power. - Regrettably,…

The God of the Impossible By Daniel D. Schreck Assimilation/Small Groups Pastor First Assembly of God Christian Center Fort Wayne, Indiana Text: Luke 18:27 He replied, “What is impossible from a human perspective is possible with God.” Luke 1:37 “For nothing is impossible with God.” Topic: How to go…

Intro I am glad to be back at Living Hope! We have been working through a year long series called “Back to the Basics: Knowing why you believe what you believe.” We are almost at the end now. I am hoping we will finish this series by the end of this month. We have been talking about the church of Jesus…

The Saul Controlling Spirit Thanks to Mary Lance Sisk of Charlotte, NC, for her excellent scriptural insight into the Saul spirit. Blessings. The controlling spirit personified in Saul has impacted everybody's life. It has violated many families personally, emotionally, spiritually, and sometimes physically.…

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…

Introduction Over the past Sundays, we have dealt with what have been called times of crisis. For many of us we have faced or are facing or will be facing a crisis in our life. No matter who you are, no one is armored from crisis. We must all face crises in our lives. We answered two questions in this…

Bible Text: Matthew 16:24-28, 1 Timothy 6:10, John 10:10, Matthew 25:46, 1 John 4:10 Subject: Cost Title: The Costs Associated With Christ INTRODUCTION Biblical Orientation: In this time when we are in economic turmoil, many are eyeing their retirement account and their savings account. We wonder if…

Sermon point: To show how the transfiguration established the superiority of Christ. Sermon style: Biblical narrative The Transfiguration Mt. 17:1-13; Lk. 9: 28-36 Introduction For the past number of weeks our Pastor led us up to a mount and we hear the first part of the Sermon on the Mount, where we…

Eight Ways to Pray for Your Children and Grandchildren Colossians 1:9-12 February 11, 2007 Opening Please turn to Colossians 1:9-12 in your Bibles. While you’re doing that, I want to open with a short story. A father prayed faithfully and fervently for his children throughout the years when they were…

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 TO BELIEVE GOD FOR A MIRACLE Grace: The Truth that Transforms - Part 10 of 36 Romans 4:17-25 Rick Warren Faith is so vital to the Christian life Paul writes an entire chapter on it, using Abraham as an illustration of the kind of faith that pleases God. Abraham is the greatest example of faith. Before…

Matthew 17:14-21; 10:1, 8 Introduction What was the disciple’s problem in chapter 17? Jesus said it was the smallness of their faith. In chapter 10 we are told they were given the authority over demons and indeed they exercised power over demons. Often we see God’s people struggling because of the smallness…

WHY DOES GOD WANT US TO FAST? Matthew 17:1-21 (NKJV) One Sunday morning in a certain Church their Bulletin read: “Pot Luck Supper today. Prayer and Medication Follow. READ: Mark 2:18-20 (text: v20) Mark 2:18-20 (NIV) Jesus Questioned About Fasting 18 Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting.…

In our KJV, it calls the 9th fruit of the spirit, ‘Temperance’ it would be better translated, ‘Self-Control’ as we read from the NKJV. Self-Control is more commonly used today than Temperance. And Self-Control is something that we have received from the HS it’s also something that we have to exercise…

Why Does God Allow Us To Enter The Storms of Life? Matthew 14:22-33 Take your Bible and turn to Matthew 14:22. Now after you have found Matthew chapter 14:22, look up here: I stand here before you this morning by the grace of God. I stand before you as one who should not be here, yet here by the very…

Breaking Strongholds and Keeping Them Broken! Text: 2Cor. 10:3-5 (10/15/06) 3. For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4. (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5. Casting down imaginations, and every high thing…

Thomas S. Myers A Lifestyle That Honors God Ephesians 4:25-32 FIND NOTES ON EPH 4:17. The story is told of a little boy who went to the funeral of an atheist. There in the coffin was the man who professed not to believe in God, and, of course, God's heaven. The little boy studied the well-dressed, lifeless…

Thomas S. Myers THE PRICE OF forgiveness Ephesians 1:7 Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace What is redemption? What does it mean? The word "redemption" has been etched in stained glass. Its meaning has been…

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…

My brothers and sisters, this world we live in is messed up. The only things this world has to offer are obstacles, limitations, drawbacks, hindrances, and problems. However, my brothers and sisters, unlike the unbelievers or the hypocrites who falls victim to the disadvantages of this world; the believer…

A Christmas Worth Celebrating Experiencing the Miracles of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 1. You can experience the miracle of God’s Plan for your life “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be…

INTRODUCTION: 1. ((illus)) Symbols are important to us. a. Ever since 9/11 we’ve seen a lot of flags being displayed. i) Some on car windows. ii) Some sticking up above car windows. iii) Some on lapels. b. In the college sports world, symbols are a rallying point. i) The head of an Indian – FSU ii) An…

Liberty University Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh A paper submitted to: Dr. Devin Hudson In partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the course NBST 522 Liberty Theological seminary By Steven Hervey Lynchburg, Virginia Sunday, October 5th, 2008 Table of Contents Introduction-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1…