The following notes and thoughts were shared in July 2008. ”And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple:” Matthew 24:1 (KJV). There are a few things we need to see concerning Jesus leaving the temple. This phrase “Jesus went out, and departed from the temple” seems almost permanent. In Matthew’s Gospel this would be …
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Carr Lane Baptist to Shiloah Baptist
I was the pastor of Carr Lane Baptist Church (near Eagle Rock, and Golden, Missouri) from June 18, 2006 through June of 2014 until I accepted the call to be the pastor of Shiloah Baptist Church in Jenkins, Missouri. When I first went to Carr Lane I started a website/blog for that Church, and after …
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I Am Ready... Acts 21:13 1. Paul was being warned about the events that would happen if or when he went to Jerusalem. 2. Paul had a burden for his people Israel and for them to know their Messiah. 3. No matter what the price he would need to pay he would go to Jerusalem. …
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JESUS SPEAKS FROM THE CROSS... ...Trusting the Father With His Very Being Luke 23:46 THE SEVEN SAYINGS... 1. "Father forgive them; for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:33-34). 2. "Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise" (Luke 23:43). 3. "Woman, behold thy son... Behold thy mother" (John 19:26-27). 4. "My God, My …
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JESUS SPEAKS FROM THE CROSS... ...Committed and Forsaken John 19:25-27; Matthew 27:45-49; Mark 15:33-38 THE SEVEN SAYINGS... 1. "Father forgive them; for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:33-34). 2. "Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise" (Luke 23:43). (3. "Woman, behold thy son... Behold thy mother" (John 19:26-27). (4. "My God, My …
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JESUS SPEAKS FROM THE CROSS... ...Of Forgiveness and Paradise Luke 23:33-34, 39-43 SEVEN MESSAGES FROM THE CROSS... 1. "Father forgive them; for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:33-34). 2. "Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise" (Luke 23:43). 3. "Woman, behold thy son... Behold thy mother" (John 19:26-27). 4. "My God, My …
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He Riseth From Supper John 13:4-5 1. The time is the evening before the trial and death of our Lord; 2. Jesus and the disciples have eaten the Passover meal; as well as instituting the Lord's Supper; 3. Following the supper Jesus rose up, laid aside His outer garments, and began to serve the disciples; …
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...Rejoice, Because Your Names Are Written... Luke 10:17-20 1. The seventy disciples had returned from their missionary journey; 2. They were rejoicing over the miracles which and transpired through their ministry; 3. Jesus reminds them that the power and authority was from Him; 4. Jesus also reminds them that there is a greater thing than …
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The Time is Fulfilled Mark 1:14-15 1. John the Baptist is imprisoned; 2. Jesus begins His ministry in Galilee; 3. Jesus's ministry preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and the message is... I. IT IS THE RIGHT TIME (Gal. 4:4-5); II. THE KINGDOM IS NEAR; III. A TURN AROUND IS NECESSARY (Rom. 13:11-13); IV. …
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Believing, Ye Shall Receive Matthew 21:17-22 1. Jesus was hungry while returning to Jerusalem; 2. There was a leafed out fig tree with no fruit; 3. Jesus curses the fig tree which has no fruit, though its appearance said it should have fruit. 4. The faith of Jesus Christ causes the tree to wither away. …
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The Narrow and Wide Gates Matthew 7:13-14 1. Jesus speaks of two gates; one which leads to destruction; and another which leads to life. 2. His direction is to enter the strait or Narrow gate. 3. The gate which many enter is clear and broad. 4. The strait gate seems to be hardly noticed by …
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...I Will Not Cast Them Away... Leviticus 26:44-46 1. After reading the first 25 chapters and hearing about the benefits of holiness we now hear God's Word concerning unholiness and its consequences. 2. God promises great reward to those of His children of Israel who will obey Him as a nation, a priesthood. 3. There …
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...When I have Gotten Me Honor... Exodus 14:15-18 1. The people of Israel were at an impasse - there seemed no way to escape. 2. They had stopped moving forward due to fear (v. 13). 3. "Fear ye not" says Moses to the people (v. 13). 4. They would see GOD honored that day (v. …
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I Will Not Let Thee Go... Genesis 32:24-32 1. Jacob was born grasping the heel of his brother Esau (25:25-26). 2. Jacob's name means "supplanter" which is a deceiver, schemer plotting and planning his own course in life (27:36) 3. Jacob runs to Padanaram to escape from possible death by Esau's hand (27:41- 28:2). 4. …
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The Word of the LORD Came... Genesis 15:1, 4 1. Abraham had just passed over great wealth considering the glory of the LORD (14:21-24). 2. There could have been some apprehension, second guessing of himself following. 3. There was evidently some fear; what is going to happen now?; type questions of what had happened. 4. …
