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: 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…

The story of the church in Sardis is the saddest of all the seven churches. It’s a story of tremendous pride, as well as an illustra­tion of how pride goeth before destruc­tion, and an haughty spirit before a fall (Prov. 16:18). It stands as a warning to those who think they can stand before God dressed…

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.

April 19, 2015 Intro – A man and wife were in the grocery store discussing some expensive tomatoes when a 6.6 earthquake hit. Cans and bottles crashed to the floor and things were shaking for a few seconds. When the rolling stopped, they finished shopping and returned home. But while unpacking things,…

This Same Jesus Nambucca CLC 3rd April 2005 PM Service Subject: Jesus Theme: This same Jesus Point 1. This same Jesus Eternal & Unchanging. Point 2. This same Jesus indwelling Point 3. This same Jesus returning Introduction Acts 1:8-11 (NKJV) 8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come…

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…

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…

Ephesians 6:12-13 Let’s review our introduction to the Reality of Spiritual Warfare from last week. Two Realms of Battle. Israel’s primary battlefield is the earth and she has earthly enemies that are fighting for a specific Real Estate known as the Promised Land. Her enemies are depraved Gentile nations…

“God’s Great Love” John 3:16-17 Introduction: God is love (1Jn. 4:8,16) · Psalm 63:3; 86:15; 100:5 · Ps.36:7; 89:1-2 · The N.T. ultimately unveils the ultimate proof of God’s love (Rom.5:8; 1Jn.4:9-10; Eph.2:4-6) 1. The fact: God so loved (v.16a) 1. Whole world (Jn.1:29; 3:16; Rom.10:12-13; 1Tim.2:4;…

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…

Philippians 4:1-5 Stephen Caswell © 2004 Creed Of Olympic Games These words were spelled out in lights at the 18th Olympics at Tokyo, in 1964. The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part; just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The…

Psalm 67 Introduction: Place in the Bible: Today we shall be examining a Psalm. Purpose of Psalms: I don’t want to say too much about the Psalms as an introduction except they are much loved by generations of Christians over thousands of years. The Psalms were given to the people of God to enhance and…

It may seem odd to be talking about the Day of the Lord on Father’s day, but as I considered whether to stay on our series about Understanding Prophecy, or switching to a special message for Father’s Day, I thought that the Day of the Lord actually does fit. How? Well, just wait, and I will see if I…

Old Testament Survey Dr. Berrey Tuesday, February 08, 2005 Intro lecture 1:06 PM Class intro know everything related to things on the study guide the questions will be detailed sometimes things will come from footnotes chapter content points not necessary to know outline points Introduction to the Old…

The Aftermath of the Golden Calf: Response and Consequence to Sin Exodus 32.7-35 Pastor Oesterwind Overview: Response to Sin (7-29) God (7-14) Moses (15-20) Aaron (21-24) Levites (25-29) Consequence to Sin (30-35) The Broader Context: 1. Response – the Lord and Moses respond to Israel’s sin (32.7-33.17)…

JESUS THE LAMB OF GOD – THE SON OF GOD “The Third Witness of John the Baptist” John 1:29-34 Introduction – The Christmas Story Greg Laurie – (Everyday with Jesus), p. 17 “Long before their was a planet earth, long before a man named Adam and a woman named Eve ate of the forbidden fruit in a garden named…

Exodus 12:1-14 INTRODUCTION The Lord's Supper has ancient roots. It is steeped in history and symbolism. They grow deep in the fertile soil of the Old Testament and Judaism. Indeed, we find the origin of the Lord’s Supper in the Jewish Passover. The Lord’s Supper was initiated at the close of the Passover…

Our Heavenly Father Ephesians 1:3-6 June 19, 2005 Sermon INTRODUCTION TODAY IS SPECIAL NOT ONLY BECAUSE IT IS SUNDAY, BUT ALSO BECAUSE IT IS A TIME THAT WE HAVE SET ASIDE TO HONOR FATHERS. There is a story that goes IT WAS GRADUATION DAY AND A MOTHER WAS TRYING TO TAKE A PICTURE OF THEIR SON IN A CAP…

The Wonder of Worship November 17, 1996 Scripture: Rev. 1-22 Prayer: Introduction: Worship is the missing jewel in modern Evangelicalism. We're organized, we work, we have our agencies. We have almost everything, but there's one thing that the churches, even the gospel churches, do not have: that is…

Introduction The idea of a new heaven and new earth is explicitly noted in: “See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. “As the new heavens and the new earth that I make will endure before me,” declares the Lord , “so will your…

The one true God is compassionate; He comforts His People then and Now!

I want to start with a quote from Tony Campolo’s book, Wake Up America! Some homeless teenagers who grew up on Philadelphia’s streets beat to death a Korean honors graduate from Eastern College doing graduate studies in medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The victim had been mailing a letter…

Spiritual warfare has its origin in a rebellion of many angels against God. Satan is seen as the prince of this world, leading an array of forces opposed to God. Although disarmed by Jesus Christ on the cross, they remain a powerful threat to the church and to individual believers.

After at least six thousand years of human history, one would think that the world would get tired of bothering Christians. Who knows how many world leaders have tried to trample the faith into the dust only to suffer God’s righteous judgment themselves? Satan assumes that, since he got his foot in the…