God’s Message to the Current Generation and the Next One Deuteronomy 6:1-9 May 27, 2018 1. A very important truth: there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4) 2. The most important commandment: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength” …
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Lessons from a Godly Mother 1 Samuel chapters 1 & 2 May 13, 2018 1. The ability to have children is a gift from the Lord (1 Samuel 1:1-20). 2. The valuable role of a mother in taking care of children (1 Samuel 1:21-23) 3. The dedicating of children to the Lord…
Lessons from the Letter to the Church in Philippi May 6, 2018 1. Jesus Christ is the supreme reason for living (Philippians 1:21). 2. Follow Jesus Christ’s example of humility and obedience to the will of God (Philippians 2:5-11). 3. You can be content in all circumstances, because Christ strengthens us in…
Aftershocks Following a Divinely-Sent Earthquake Acts 16:35-40 April 29, 2018 1. Sometimes it is appropriate to speak up and insist that your rights be upheld (Acts 16:35-39), but there are other times when it better to keep quiet and be willing to endure unjust suffering (Acts 16:22-24). Our response to the truth…
You Can Lock Up Christians in Prison, But You Can’t Stop Their Praise to God from Breaking Out! Acts 16:16-34 April 15, 2018 1. God overrules Satan’s agenda and seemingly horrible circumstances, and God accomplishes His purpose for and through us (Acts 16:16-24). 2. God is so great that He is worthy…
An Open Door and Opened Hearts Acts 16:11-15 April 8, 2018 1. Look for people who are willing to hear the gospel and tell them about Jesus (Acts 16:11-13). 2. People can worship God, yet not be saved (Acts 16:14). 3. God opens people’s hearts to the gospel message (Acts 16:14-15). …
Nothing Foolish About Jesus’ Death and Resurrection. 1 Corinthians 1:18 April 1, 2018 1. To admit that you cannot provide salvation for yourself (Romans 3:23). It honest to admit that. 2. To believe that God has provided salvation for us (Romans 5:8). It is reasonable to believe He would do that.…
Red Lights and Green Lights in Serving the Lord and Spreading the Gospel Acts 16:1-10 March 25, 2018 1. The importance of a good reputation (Acts 16:1-3) 2. The importance of strengthening other believers in the faith (Acts 16:4-5) 3. God sometimes closes certain doors of opportunity and opens others…
A Split That Had a Positive Result Acts 15:36-41 March 18, 2018 1. The importance of helping younger Christians mature in the Lord (Acts 15:36) 2. God overrules unpleasant situations and brings good out of those situations (Acts 15:37-41). Our response to the truth of the word of God: Trust God…