Jesus And The Christian Luke 4:14-21 I. CHRISTIAN’S TIME OF TESTING EQUIPS US TO WALK IN THE SPIRIT OF JESUS (vv. 14-15). * + Testing is not just to show us, what we have, but to strengthen us for the journey ahead. * + There is no walking in the Spirit of Jesus without the …
Classic Friday 01/09/09
This week’s Classic Friday is by Arthur W. Pink, and is an excerpt taken from his exposition of Hebrews 6:4-6, titled “Apostasy”. The portion used here deals with the verse, “Seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put Him to an open shame”. Be blessed in the reading. “Seeing they crucify …
Sermon Bites 01/04/09
In The Presence of Jesus Luke 2:41-49 I. INATTENTION TO GOD WILL CAUSE US TO LEAVE HIS PRESENCE (vv. 41-43). II. WHEN HIS PRESENCE IS MISSED RETURN TO WHERE YOU WERE WITH HIM LAST (vv. 44-46). III. THERE WILL BE TIMES HE WILL NOT BE WHERE YOU THINK HE OUGHT TO BE (vv. 47-48). IV. …
Classic Friday 01/02/09
Welcome everyone to Classic Friday; the first of the New Year 2009. Today’s writing is from William Gurnall, and is from The Christian In Complete Armour. Enjoy the reading and be blessed. “The Source Of The Saint’s Strength The strength of an earthly general lies in his troops–he flies upon their wings. If their feathers …
Sermon Bites 12/28/08
People, And The Incarnation Of Christ Luke 2:25-38; Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18 PURPOSE – In looking at the six people/personalities we see in this message the question should arise, “Which personality do I fit?”, and lead us to a close walk with our personal Lord, Savior, and God. I. HEROD – AN EXAMPLE OF “ROYALTY” WHO HATED …
Sermon Bites 12/21/08
A Wonderful, Joyous Birth Luke 2:1-20 I. WE TRUST THAT EVENTS ARE IN THE HANDS OF OUR SOVEREIGN GOD (vv. 1-5). II. ONLY A SOVEREIGN GOD COULD HAVE HIS SON BORN IN THE RIGHT PLACE, AT THE RIGHT TIME, AND TO THE RIGHT PEOPLE (vv. 6-7). III. BY THE SOVEREIGN HAND OF GOD, THROUGH THE …
Sermon Outline 12/14/08
A Magnificent Surrender OUTLINE FOR Luke 1:26-56: I. A MAGNIFICENT APPEARANCE (vv. 26-28). A. Now remember this was a period of time when visions, spiritual experiences with angels was a rare thing. 1. God had not spoken through prophet or angel for 400 years. 2. And now since Zachariah. B.It is God who sent Gabriel …
Sermon Bites 12/07/08
This is a late post since I usually publish these the Saturday before the Sunday they are delivered. Faithful Until The Light References – Amos 3:7; Revelation 22:6 OUTLINE OF LUKE 1:5-25 I. THE FAITHFUL IN A TIME OF DARKNESS (v. 5). II. FAVORED BY GOD – DISFAVOR AMONG MENT (vv. 6-7). III. THROUGH DIVINE …
Sermon Bites 11/30/08
The Christian Soldier – Prepared For Battle Ephesians 6:10-20 - I. THE FINAL EVIDENCE OF THE FILLING OF THE SPIRIT IN THE CHRISTIAN’S LIFE (vv. 5:18, 6:10). * We live in a desperately wicked world, and as Christians if we are not diligent and vigilant we can find ourselves living a life of defeat. * …
Sermon Bites 11/23/08
Grace At Work Ephesians 4:7-16 PURPOSE: To teach that those who are in the one Body [the Church] are recipients of grace, demonstrated and shown through ministry gifts, also of grace, for the purpose of bringing the total Body to the maturity of Jesus Christ. Grace does not stop with our initial repentance, faith, and …
Sermon Bites 11/16/08
The Divine Architect Ephesians 2:18-22 I. THE WALL IS TORN DOWN BY THE DEATH OF JESUS ON THE CROSS (vv. 18-19). II. THE DIVINE ARCHITECT’S FOUNDATION AND CORNERSTONE (v. 20). III. THE DIVINE ARCHITECT FITS ALL WHO BELIEVE INTO THE “BUILDING” AS HE SEES FIT (v. 21). IV. WE HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO BE THE …
Sermon Bites 11/09/08
FOR SUNDAY MORNING: Who We Are, And Our Blessings In Christ Ephesians 1:1-5 I. CALLED OUT AND FAITHFUL (vv. 1-2). II. THE RICHES OF HIS BLESSING (v. 3; 2:6). III. OUR ELECTION AND OUR LIFESTYLE (v. 4). IV. OUR PLACEMENT IN THE HEAVENLIES (v. 5). FOR SUNDAY EVENING: For The Praise Of His Glory Ephesians …
Sermon Bites 11/02/08
The Heavenly Vision Acts 26:19-20 (with vv. 13-18) I. THE PURPOSE OF THE REVELATION/VISION (v. 16). *The highest aim or purpose of the Revelation/Vision is to glorify the Father. * The purpose of the Revelation/Vision for Saul was to be called to minister for the cause of Jesus Christ, and to glorify Him. II. THE …
Sermon Bites 10/26/08
Confronting The Culture Acts 17:15-34 The apostle Paul has been to Thessalonica, and forced to leave there due to those who were trying to kill him, basically the Jewish people, as he taught them in their synagogue. He then goes to Berea, and the Jews of Berea are much more “noble” because they search the …
Sermon Bites 10/19/08
Slain By The Spirit Acts 5:1-11 There had been a great generosity within the early church which supported the people and the work of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Some may in fact have given out of jealousy and envy; like the ones we see in chapter 5 (4:32-37). I. TWO IN THE CHURCH SOLD …
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