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.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Stephen Caswell © 1998 The Story of John Landy In 1960 there was a famous race in Canada between two great runners. The four minute mile was about to be broken and the world expected John Landy or Roger Banister to do it. John Landy had been leading for most of the race and there…

LESSONS FROM THE SIN ACHAN TEXT: Joshua 6:18-19INTRODUCTIONIn the taking of the city of Jericho, God gave instructions that they were not to take of any of the spoils. Everything was to be destroyed except the precious metals which were to be brought into the treasury of the Lord. Joshua 6:18-19Thus,…

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…

7 Formas de resistir a Satanás: (y mantener su liberación) I. Introducción: Dios ha restaurado a la Iglesia su autoridad sobre el mundo de los espíritus. No obstante, y con frecuentemente pasa, que los cristianos solemos detenernos en medias verdades y suponer que ya la tenemos todo como Dios quiere.…

The Abundant Life Read John 10:10. Jesus promised in John 10:10 that we could “have life and have it in abundance.” Who doesn’t yearn to live a satisfied life infused with contentment and joy? Bookstore shelves are filled with thousands of titles such as “Your Best Life Now; Your Personal Code for Living…

A. And by this we know that we have come to know Him (v.3) 1. If we keep His commandments (v.3) 2. If we keep His word (v.5) B. The Result: 1. The love of God is perfected in us (v.5) 2. Assurance: We know that we have come to know Him (v.3) C. This is related to obedience The Test: Do we keep His commandments?—1…

Numbers 22:1-41 The Story of Balaam & His Encounter with God 1. Text Exegesis The Setting and Background – Verses 1-3 The first verse of Numbers 22 is a concluding verse of events from the previous chapter. The Israelites just completed successful campaigns against King Sihon of the Amorites in Hesbon…

INTRODUCTION I. Character affects every area of our lives — our decisions, our words, our actions, our attitudes, our goals, and our relationships. In fact, any breakdown in life can almost always be traced back to a breakdown in character. A. To develop Godly character, it is important that you embrace…

REMEMBER GOD IN THE DAYS OF YOUR YOUTH Study Text: Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:1 INTRODUCTION - In Ecclesiastes we find the perspective of one who searched for the meaning of life: The "Preacher" (Solomon) examined wisdom, riches, and pleasure He shared the fruits of his search: what he saw as vanity and what…

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…

Duties of the Child of God 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction: All of these duties are based on what He has done for us: U Chosen generation U Royal priesthood U Holy nation U A special people U People of God who were not a people of God U Sojourners and pilgrims Now He says: Have an honorable conduct Submit…

Introduction 1. Thanksgiving & Praise (v.1-2) 1 Samuel 1:28 ended, So they worshipped the LORD there. Here is the worship Hannah offered, and what she offered on the very day she left her little boy at the tabernacle, never for him to live in her home again. a) My heart rejoices in the Lord (1a): Note…

Introduction: A. Let us Deal With The Cause (temptation) not the Result (sin) 1. We must get rid of the spider (cause) – when the spider is gone then the web will no longer be there. 2. Every sin is preceded by temptation 3. The cause or source of temptation is our own desires – James 1:14 a. Lured,…

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…

God Never Wastes an Experience Exodus 2:1-10 One day a mom and Dad checked the mailbox. In the mailbox was a letter from their daughter who was away at college. They opened the letter very excitingly and here is what it read; “Dear Mom and Dad just thought I’d drop you a note to clue you in on what’s…

Galatians 4:4-7 The Fullness of Time “When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying,…

James 4:5-10 Steps to a Successful Christian Life “Do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, ‘He yearns jealously over the Spirit that he has made to dwell in us?’ But He gives more grace. Therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’ Submit yourselves therefore…

I. ........ INTRODUCING UNDER COVER.................................................................. 4 II........ THE CONSEQUENCES OF DISOBEDIENCE I............................................. 30 A. THE SONS OF ADAM...................................................................... 30 B. WHY DIDN'T…

DIVINE POWER FOR A DIVINE PURPOSE STUDY TEXT: ACTS 1:8 Introduction God promised a divine power which shall be solely for a divine purpose. This is because the power will come through the Holy Spirit, and the primary purpose shall be to win souls to the kingdom of God. Thus, the baptism in the Holy Spirit…

James 1:22-25 Just Do It! I read about a guy who came to church late. He walked in right near the end of the service. He said to an usher, "Is the sermon done yet?" The usher answered wisely. He said, "The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done." In James 1:19, James writes, “Everyone should…

GREYFRIARS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THEMES FROM ROMANS 1. THE JUDGEMENT OF GOD Passage: Romans 1:17 - 32 Introduction: In this letter to the Romans, Paul sets out for Christian people he has never met his understanding of "the Gospel". It is also to prepare the way for a personal visit (see 15:28‑32) when…

12 OVERCOME EVIL WITH GOOD Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 Peacemaking does not always go as easily as we would like it to. Although some people will readily make peace, others will be stubborn and defensive and resist our efforts to be reconciled. Sometimes they…

Introduction: Nothing is any more certain than God's Word. Whatever God says will come to pass. Heaven and earth will pass away, but the words of the Lord will not. They will endure forever and so it is with judgment. When God says that judgment is coming, it will come. Nothing will stop the judgment,…

Introduction The Book of Esther Calvary Chapel Girls Bible Study Note: Portions of the outline for this syllabus were taken from John Macarthur’s Bible Studies, New Testament Commentary by Moody Press, The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible by Leadership Ministries, and The Life Application Study Bible.…