Introduction We first met Nicodemus several months ago in chapter three in my sermon “Whoa! Man of the Night”. In this sermon that not only did Nicodemus come by night, he also left in the night. To the Apostle John, darkness is often associated with a lost condition that rejects the truth of God, especially…

Introduction: the path of life is not an easy path to walk. Life is filled with all kinds of trials and temptations. You have probably heard the saying, “when life gives you a lemon, make lemonade!” Throughout the Bible there are people who have turned: Defeat into victory Trial into triumph They were,…

OCCUPATIONS IN HEAVEN bases on Rev. 22:1-5 By Glenn Pease The story is told of a man who died and found himself in a region of fabulous abundance. His slightest wish was instantly granted. At last, however, the novelty wore off and he became bored. He told his host he would love to do something. Was…

The Lord is My Shepherd; Psalm 23 - Part 1 (December 4, 2006) Part 1 What is your deal exactly? What is all this Christianity stuff, all the time, all the time you’re always talking about it? What is your deal exactly? You ever get asked questions like that? You have people press you about what you are…

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…

John 19:28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, "I thirst!" [New King James Version] The words “I thirst” or “I am thirsty” are very common to us, because we have all heard our children utter them at any and every moment they could.…

"Did You Get Marie's Message?" 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church April 30, 1998 Memorial Service for Marie Hereth Pastor Michael L. McCoy Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear family members of Marie, friends, neighbors and members…

THE CLOTHES OF HEAVEN based on Rev. 7:9-17 By Glenn Pease A taylor who used an apple as a trade mark was asked why he used that particular symbol. He replied, "If it hadn't been for the apple, where would the clothing business be?" He had a good point. The clothing business did start in the garden of…

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…

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…

Introduction: remember what the earth looked like in our last study? The whole earth was covered with water; waves were rushing over the face of the earth. The earth also had something like a heavy mist of thick clouds and dense fog. It had been impossible to see any distance whatsoever from any place…

Introduction: A. The Testing Of the Fire. Last time we looked at Daniel and his three friends and we seen how they were taken from their homeland (being teen’s) and placed into a culture totally contrary to what they raised in. 1. They had been given news home, textbooks, education, a new diet, & received…

WILL WE EAT IN HEAVEN based on Rev. 22:1-6 By Glenn Pease Benjamin Franklin formed a very close friendship with a Frenchwoman, who was 40 years younger than himself, when he was the American Minister in Paris. They wrote numerous letters to each other and though she refused all his proposals, she did…

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…

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…

John 5:17-30 The Astounding Authority: Equality with God, 5:17-30 The Fathers Relationship To the Son. In the spiritual realm, Christ knows God better than anyone. Better than theologians who have written about Him through the centuries. Even better than the prophets and apostles, who received divine…

The Sermon Notes of Harold Buls On the Gospel Lessons of the Ingrian Lutheran Church of Russia Text from Luke 10:17-20 Lent I 1. Read again the Sermon Notes for Luke 9:1-6, Second Sunday before Lent. The texts from Lk. 9 and Lk. 10 are quite similar, but different. 2. The account of sending out the seventy…

What The Bible Teaches Unit 3 Is There Life After Death? Lesson 12 What Is God’s Greatest Promise? Romans 5:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and…

“LIVING WATER” John 4:1-15 The Offer of Living Water A. The Mission of Jesus Christ 1. Jesus left Judaea out of necessity (v.1-4) a) He left for John’s sake (v.1-3) (1) The crowds were leaving John and coming to Jesus. (a) The religionists were using the fact to downgrade John’s ministry ( John 3:22-26).…

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…

Today we are studying John 4:5-18 . More specifically, we will be looking at what Jesus was saying when he offered “Living Water” to the woman at the well. When studying the Bible, it is good to not just read, but to think it through. To ask questions, and find answers. For instance today, Jesus offered…

Intro: The book of Revelation is one of only two books in the Word of God that has encoded within it a divine outline of its contents. It’s found in verse nineteen of chapter one: “Therefore write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after these…

“We Shall Be Like Him “1John 3:1-3” I. Our Position – 3:1 A. Chosen by the Father (Eph.1:5) 1. God predestined us to adoption as sons. a) Just as He chose Israel to be His special people (Deut.7:8), He also chose the church, family of God. b) agape love seeks to meet the needs of others (John 15:13-15).…

Introduction Have you ever wondered if you are really growing and becoming a mature Christian? What does it mean to become a mature Christian? Do you ever wonder how come some people seem to grow faster than others in their spiritual life? These and other questions will be answered. — What are the marks…