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What’s Good About Good Friday?

When Jesus died on the cross: 1. He showed us the greatest demonstration of love ever (John 15:13; Romans 5:6-8). 2. He paid the greatest ransom ever: He paid for all our sins in full (Mark 10:45; John 19:30). 3. He satisfied the most important requirements ever: God’s holy requirements toward our sins (1 John…

What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do

2 Chronicles 20:1-12 1. Seek the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:3-4). 2. Fast (2 Chronicles 20:3). 3. Pray and ask God for help (2 Chronicles 20:5-12). 4. Keep your attention focused on the Lord, not on the problems around you (2 Chronicles 20:12). Meditate on the things that are true about God, according to the Bible.…

Underneath Are the Everlasting Arms

Deuteronomy 33:27 No matter what else happens, we have: 1. The promise of God’s presence: “The eternal God” 2. The promise of God’s protection: “The eternal God is your refuge” 3. The promise of God’s power: “and underneath are the everlasting arms” Please visit the following links: To give to Hickory Valley Baptist Church, please…

Confidence in God in a Very Unstable World

Psalm 46 Though we live in a very unstable world, we can be confident of: 1. God’s protection and help (Psalm 46:1-3) 2. God’s blessings and presence (Psalm 46:4-7) 3. God’s power and sovereignty (Psalm 46:8-11) personal application: Obey what God says: “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among…

The Proven Character of a Trustworthy Representative

Philippians 2:19-24 1. Honoring God with your life (Philippians 2:19). 2. Genuinely caring about the spiritual condition of others (Philippians 2:20-21). 3. Demonstrate godly character consistently (Philippians 2:22). 4. Submit your plans to the will of God (Philippians 2:23-24).

A Biblical “Work Out”

Philippians 2:12-18 Those who are saved must display (“work out”) their salvation in daily life (Philippians 2:12). That includes: 1. The thrill of knowing that God works in your life (Philippians 2:13) 2. Doing all things without complaining and disputing (Philippians 2:14) 3. Being a source of light in the midst of a spiritually dark…

The Humble, Exalted Lord Jesus Christ

Philippians 2:5-11 1. The deity of Jesus (Philippians 2:6) 2. The humility and incarnation of Jesus (Philippians 2:7) 3. The obedience and crucifixion of Jesus (Philippians 2:8) 4. The exaltation of Jesus (Philippians 2:9-11) personal applications: 1) Worship Jesus. Praise Jesus. Love Jesus. Adore Jesus. Give thanks to Jesus. Trust Jesus. Obey Jesus. Serve Jesus.…

The Gospel and Daily Life

Philippians 1:27-30 1. Your daily conduct should be consistent with the gospel (Philippians 1:27). 2. The importance of teamwork and unity in spreading the gospel (Philippians 1:27) 3. There is no need to fear the adversaries of the gospel (Philippians 1:28). 4. The gift of suffering for the sake of the Lord Jesus Christ and…