The Church That Lost Its First Love Revelation 2:1-7 I. Beginning the letter to the church of Ephesus, our Lord reminds the church of who holds the seven stars and walks among the “seven golden lampstands”. * + Written to the pastor of these local churches. * + Jesus identifies Himself as the One “That …
Category: discipleship
Sermon Bite 04/20/08 #2
His Kingdom Coming Matthew 13:44-50 The finished result of the kingdom of heaven will be the final putting away of all that is evil and false. The complete redemption of all who are bought and claimed by the Redeemer. All the parables of Matthew 13 give us an outline, together, of the Church Age. First …
Sermon Bite 04/20/08 #1
Numbers And Growth Matthew 13:31-33 These two parables if you will notice are placed between the parable of the wheat and the tares, and the explanation of the wheat and the tares. This was intentional so that we might see His intent of the two parables. He is warning us of the deception of the …
Sermon Bites 04/13/08
Heart Conditions Matthew 13:3b-9, 18-23 Looking at the soils individually: I. First Of All There is The Soil of Rejection (vv. 4, 19). * + Let us never think they are unconvertible. * + God can do marvellous things. II. The Second Soil is One Which Makes Profession, but Soon Falls Away (vv.5-6; 20-21). * …
Wednesday Evening Bible Study 02/20/08
An Expression Of Love Romans 16:1-27 Love is a very powerful and important quality. It shows character, concern and caring. Love is one of the characteristics of God. It is a characteristic that is modeled in God’s people. Love is much more than simple emotion. It is an act, a decision, an expression. Paul demonstrated …
Sermon Bites 01/27/08
The King Greater Than... Matthew 12:1-8, 38-42 I. JESUS IS GREATER THAN THE SABBATH (vv. 1-8). II. JESUS IS GREATER THAN JONAH (vv. 38-41). III. JESUS IS GREATER THAN SOLOMON (v. 42). IV. JESUS IS LORD OF ALL (Philippians 2:6-11; Colossians 1:16-17). i. He is the greatest Rest. ii. He is the Resurrected One. iii. …
Sermon Bites 01/20/08
The King's Personal Invitation Matthew 11:25-30 To receive the King’s invitation requires five things. I. THOSE INVITED RECEIVE HIM WITH A CHILD LIKE FAITH (vv. 25-26). II. THOSE INVITED RECOGNIZE THAT THE REVELATION IS GOD’S TO GIVE (v. 27). III. THOSE INVITED BELIEVE (v. 28a). IV. THOSE INVITED TO THE KING NEED TO REPENT AND …
Sermon Outline 01/13/08
In A Friends Death John 11:1-44 John the apostle certainly magnifies the deity of Jesus. He wants to leave us no doubt that Jesus is certainly the Christ, the Son of God, The Living Word, God became flesh and dwelling among us. He shows that to us these seven times in the seven sign miracles …
Update Romans Study – 12/07 & 01/02/08
Christian Love and Liberty Romans 14:1-23 In question are things to which there are not clear Biblical answers. These are problems which Scripture gives little to no guidance, or to which the rituals or ceremonies no longer have meaning. In the church of Rome there were people from diverse backgrounds, similar to our nation of …
Updated Romans Bible Study – 11/07
Christian Responsibilities Romans 13:8-14 In the last study and in verses 1 – 7 we looked at “The Christian and Government” and could have called it the “Christian’s Responsibility to Government”. We also have responsibilities to others. Those we know and to those we do not know. To those we love, and to those we …
Sermon Outline for Sunday 11/25/07
Jesus And The New Wine “And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, …
Sermon Bites 11/18/07
God - The Righteous Psalm 50:1-6 I. THE ALMIGHTY HAS SPOKEN AND CALLED THE WHOLE EARTH TO HEAR (v. 1). II. THE GLORY OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD BEFORE AN ASSEMBLED UNIVERSE (v. 2). III. THE COMING PRESENCE OF GOD WILL NOT BE WITHOUT NOTICE (v. 3). A. God shall speak. B. His fire shall …
Bible Study Wednesday 11/14/07
The Christian And Government “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to …
Sermon Bites 11/11/07
Confessing The King “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 10:32 (KJV). i. THE CONFESSION OF A DISCIPLE OF JESUS. ii. CONFESSING THE KING IS DONE BEFORE OTHERS. iii. THERE WILL BE A CONFESSION BY THE KING. iv. THE KING’S CONFESSION WILL …
Sermon Bites 11/04/07
The King's Disciples Going “These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at …
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