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.

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…

THE DANGER OF JUDGING OTHERS Grace: The Truth that Transforms - Part 4 of 36 Romans 2:1-16 Rick Warren There is one sin that you will probably have to deal with more often than any other sin in your life. It is so subtle, it often catches us by surprise. Paul clearly identifies this tendency in this…

Title: PRAYER THAT CHANGES THINGS Text: James 5:13-20 Introduction: I have often wished that every prayer that I prayed would be answered. And I have wished that my prayers would be answered instantly, instead of the often “wait” signal that comes from Heaven. But if I truly were to have those wishes…

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…

Take up Your Cross and Follow Me: Mt. 16:24-28 Everton Community Church. Sunday September 30th 2007. At this time of year, most people have completed their holidays and are back focusing on work. Were your holiday’s what you expected? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the…

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…

Walking in Darkness Sunday, November 25, 2007 “If we say we have fellowship with Him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.” 1 John 1:6 1. Last week we looked at one of the things that interfere with the fellowship we have with God - that is a false sense of who God is. This…

1 Thess. 5:1-11 To which the passage speaks – We live in a world where people find it easy to verbally run someone down. To slander them. Where talking trash defines conversations between people. Where so-called role models when out on the basketball court talk trash to their opponents. That is, to run…

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…

Title: The Faithfulness and Goodness of God Text: Lamentations 3:19-25 Preached by Pastor Phil Layton at Gold Country Baptist Church on April 15, 2007 www.goldcountrybaptist.org A brother in the Lord has shared that the first prayer he learned as a child was the simple table grace: “God is great; God…

Let Down Your Nets Luke 5:1-11Intro. It had been one of those nights, futile and fruitless. All night long up and down the shores of Galilee, casting out the nets, and pulling them back in empty. You had pulled out all of your bags of tricks that you had learned through the years with no success. It…

March 5, 2012 By John Barnett Read, print and listen to this resource on our website www.DiscoverTheBook.org We have entered the final lap of David’s Life: we have watched him as the shepherd boy and giant killer, then as the humble and patient warrior and King, now we join him perhaps 20 years into…

Introduction: When the rulers of the Jewish nation failed in their attempt to have Jesus arrested by the temple guards John 7:32, 45-49), they immediately devised a plot to trap him. This plot is the most despicable action by these men recorded in the Gospels. At the same time, it became an occasion…

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…

Why Does God Delay Judgement? 2 Peter 3:8,9 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish,…

Freely Given, Freely Received Text: Matthew 10:1-15 Place Preached - (Mississauga International Baptist Church) Date Preached - (10/14/01) Introduction: Give brief description of the events in our text. Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received,…

What Do The Scriptures Say About Forbearance & Forgiveness If any relationship is going to succeed, something has got to give. Since God is completely perfect and without flaw and we are thoroughly flawed, God must give to us forbearance and forgiveness if we are to have relationship. Since all people,…

Text: Colossians 3:12-15 Title: New Life in Christ (Part 2) “The Christians Clothing” Theme of the book of Colossians: Jesus Christ: The preeminent and all-sufficient Savior Theme of Text: Eliminating sin is not enough; sin must be replaced with Christ like qualities. Proposition: Clothe yourself in…

The Principles Holy Living Colossians 3:1–17 (READ V.1) This is not the if of condition; it is really the if of argument. The lives of these Colossian Christians evidenced their salvation. What was the evidence? (Col 1:3-5) 3 We give thanks to God,  the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always…

Take a look at the root causes of a critical spirit.

March 20, 2012 By: John Barnett Read, print, and listen to this resource on our website www.DiscovertheBook.org Have you ever wondered what the world would be like without Jesus ? Hitler freed Germany from their consciences and it brought the killing fields, the gas chambers and an industry of death.…

Introduction: Does the Bible condemn rich people? Are riches a blessing or curse? Abraham was a man of great wealth, & was called a “friend of God”—James 2:23 God called Job a perfect and upright man—Job 1:8 Problem: Solomon lauded (praised) great riches as a blessing from God, saying, “In the house…

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.

Enniscorthy Christian Fellowship – 27th April 2008 Romans 5:6-11 * A monastery in Portugal is perched high on a 3,000 foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a basket. The basket is pulled up to the monastery with a single rope by several strong men. One American tourist who visited the…