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But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that…
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Sin entered the world Death and suffering began And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she , hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born…
Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. Yea, and we are found false…
Refuse to trust yourself Seek and surrender to God’s will Pray about your decision - A season of waiting Don’t get anxious Seek Godly counsel This is a faith God directs a moving vessel 2 things will come from this decision: Affirmation Testing But none of these things move me, neither count I my life…
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received,…
Steps: Refuse to trust yourself - Write out your plans - don’t trust Seek and surrender to God’s will - Yes, Lord. Now tell me what You are asking Pray about your decision - listening to God - putting myself into the place where my heart is listening to the voice of God Timeline of waiting upon God and…
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let…
Sober mind Pure heart Courageous spirit God’s wisdom Faith Refuse to trust yourself Seek and surrender to God’s will Yes, God. Now tell me what’s the question. Prayer about the decision, up until this point, is pointless. If our heart isn’t surrendered then we are not going to listen to how the Lord…
In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not,…
Sober mind Pure heart Courageous spirit God’s wisdom Faith Refuse to trust yourself - action - lean away from our own understanding 2 sides of a coin I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable…
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts , but rather that ye may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him ; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and…
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths. A Sober Mind - weight of the responsibility of the decision A Pure Heart - Seeing clearly that is ready for God to direct me - willing hearted A Courageous…
Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. When…
A sober mind A pure heart A courageous spirit Wisdom We need to relate to God on His terms. Process that requires us to act in faith. The God of all creation - He has a path for you! I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. I have 100% of God’s…
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth…
A Sober Mind A Pure Heart A Courageous Spirit God directs a moving vessel and deciding to take the step Courage is not the absence of fear, but willing to act in spite of the fear My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this , that the trying of your faith worketh…
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth…
Resource - 5 weeks Process - 5 weeks Sober mind We are decisional and depend upon God for the next steps Pure heart Emotions + Desires + Logic + Best guess = wrong decisions Wisdom (truth, reality, understanding) + purpose + obedience (is this is a decision in which I am obeying or disobeying God) =…
So many things strive to be the greatest of all things in the world today The best coffee The best vacuum cleaner The best car The best smartphone Yet, when we try them we are let down by a bug in the software, faulty switch, hard to clean, or an aftertaste that leaves one desiring something else There…
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Instruction to a pastor Even so must their…
Paul just taught how God has given different gifts to His people in the church The purpose was to edify Jesus The goal was to further Jesus among the church and the world These were simply tools to be used But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. There’s a better…
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Instruction to a pastor Even so must their…
How did we get here? And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. So God created man in his own…
James had a heart for people. It is very evident by how he begins this letter: James , a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. He knew that people would be tempted to: Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;…
Building the shed Drawings of what the shed should look like when it is finished and Step by step process on how to prepare the shed The Foundation And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments,…
James has focused upon burdens with work, and the patient work that God does in us and through us as we follow Him carrying our crosses. James admonishes patience with the understanding that God will correct all wrongs Truthfulness even among a society that was deceptively looking to find fault with…
For the body is not one member, but many. There are many parts to the human body Gallbladder - A&E general practitioner - doctor who knows some about the whole body Referred to a specialist when the scans confirmed the suspicions of the doctor The body is one, but many members Uniqueness of the Body…
James speaks much about our tongue and how it can be deadly or life-giving In this chapter James addresses the ethical business practises and treatment of workers and employers He sympathises with those that have been burdened unjustly But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven,…
The human body is awesome! I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well. Our bodies are so complex that we are still learning and discovering new things about ourselves. We often think about the major parts of the body: Arm…
Life isn’t fair. There will be wrongs happen to us because of sin that will never be made right. THIS IS CONTRARY TO SCRIPTURE God will right every wrong one day Every life is different and no 2 lives will be identical . THIS DOES LINE UP WITH SCRIPTURE God never said life would be fair. We are made…
The church in Corinth was a young church filled with “babes in Christ”. Much was happening in this church, and Paul knew that the organisation and service in the church was chaotic and dysfunctional. The black church in NJ 10-15 minutes after the service was supposed to start and suddenly someone started…
The church in Corinth was a young church filled with “babes in Christ”. Much was happening in this church, and Paul knew that the organisation and service in the church was chaotic and dysfunctional. The black church in NJ 10-15 minutes after the service was supposed to start and suddenly someone started…
The church in Corinth was a young church filled with “babes in Christ”. Much was happening in this church, and Paul knew that the organisation and service in the church was chaotic and dysfunctional. The black church in NJ 10-15 minutes after the service was supposed to start and suddenly someone started…
The Warning of Focusing Completely on the Future Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little…
The church in Corinth was a young church filled with “babes in Christ”. Much was happening in this church, and Paul knew that the organisation and service in the church was chaotic and dysfunctional. The black church in NJ 10-15 minutes after the service was supposed to start and suddenly someone started…
Findlay flood Blanchard river - it needed to be dredged - dirt and debris became so thick in this area of the river that it would easily flood The solution was to dredge the river The storm came, the rain fell, the water levels rose, the banks of the river could not hold the water any longer, the water…
We have been to many different churches across different continents, and there is a commonality among every Baptist church - we like to eat Many, many meals - church can cook or they can’t Bad rolls - very heavy bread Paul is instructing this church in Corinth, obviously a Baptist church by their love…
And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him. Jesus sees a crowd around the disciples and walks towards them Someone in the crowd…
Living in the UK Changed vocabulary: Trash - rubbish Trash can - rubbish bin Chocolate chip cookie - chocolate chip biscuit Learned to dress in layers: You knew, most of the time how to dress for the day You dress for summer, then you layer for spring/autumn, and finally prepare for winter And still,…
David & Jonathan - building a model ship they got for Christmas Almost done, but there was this small part on the back of the ship that was going together David was pushing and pushing, I walked into the room and saw what he was doing - Be careful - you’ll break the ship This is where the brethren were…
Building a computer - Windows 95 Each component has a specific place God has a specific design for everything Bee - shouldn’t fly, but it does Every part of the bee is designed with a specific role in mind The legs are designed to grab pollen The stinger is to protect the hive from intruders or invaders…
David & Jonathan - building a model ship they got for Christmas Almost done, but there was this small part on the back of the ship that was going together David was pushing and pushing, I walked into the room and saw what he was doing - Be careful - you’ll break the ship This is where the brethren were…
Your invited to a meal. As you enter the home, you are given two options for the meal. You may choose one: The first table contains: Krispy Kreme donuts Bowls of M&Ms Dishes full of ice cream covered in chocolate sauce Deep fried bacon wrapped hot dogs Fudges Chocolate chip cookies Fried Snickers Bags…
The brother of Jesus, James, is writing to Christians He has taught them that faith is acting upon belief. How to be impartial in dealing with others How to talk How to think like Jesus As James finishes his instruction on thinking to live peaceably with others, he now gives the reason for the problems…
Paul has completed 3 missionary journeys, and is now on his way to stand before Caesar for preaching Jesus. We pick up the journey in our text as Paul is with a centurion being escorted to Rome The centurion finds passage among the 276 crew grain ship, possibly from Alexandria, Egypt. This large ship…
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, Doctrine - what is right Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yea, and all that…
Paul in his first missionary trip went to a place called Antioch Not well received among the Jews and thrown out of Antioch - This would become the mission sending church in Galatia Came to Lystra and the city was turned upside down for the Gospel There was a crippled man from birth. Paul as he began…
Christmas my senior year of High School - Autozone - pay raise: Aquarium Gift baskets for my aunts and uncles The following year I was in seminary - barely paying my school bill and hardly had any funds to even come home The love for my family had not changed, but the expression of my love had limits…
First time in 18 years of marriage to have Christmas at the same house for the 3 years John records a first time event: The Word was made flesh Eternal God became something He eternally was not, remained what He eternally is, to become what He would eternally be In the beginning was the Word, and the…
John is one of what we call the Gospels. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John The first 3 synoptic Gospels - record nearly all of the same events in the life of Jesus with different viewpoints Viewing a car accident at a 4 way junction and 3 witnesses standing at 3 different points of the junction Each witness…
Tug-of-war - Football/soccer practise - I was one of the first to be picked! Yeah! It had rained that day - field was yet The rope was set with a flag in the middle The other side found a drier part of the field, but our side was wet and muddy - we lost our footing and I remember sliding all the way…
John is one of what we call the Gospels. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John The first 3 synoptic Gospels - record nearly all of the same events in the life of Jesus with different viewpoints Viewing a car accident at a 4 way junction and 3 witnesses standing at 3 different points of the junction Each witness…
Tug-of-war - Football/soccer practise - I was one of the first to be picked! Yeah! It had rained that day - field was yet The rope was set with a flag in the middle The other side found a drier part of the field, but our side was wet and muddy - we lost our footing and I remember sliding all the way…
Windsor Castle Seeing all the knights and relics used by different men from yesteryear - read the names and the history of a king or man who valiantly fought and battled in the king’s army This year, our hearts and minds have journeyed down the splendor of the kingdom. We have walked down the long corridor…
HOT TOPICS: Lockdown COVID Vaccine Climate change LGBT Paul addresses a hot topic - eating meat that was connected to idol worship He was not one of those that pushed the button on some social media platform and walked away amused with the massive explosion left behind in his wake In 1 Corinthians 8…
Ensample - Warning by stamp or scar Admonition - Instruction Nathan - We had put up the sign, told him the floor was wet, and seconds later - he went sliding and fell Paul was teaching this young church that was full of division, strife, and sin about the warnings of a Christian backsliding and walking…
Notice the description just below where it says Psalm 18 : To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, This gives us the…
The Jews were in captivity in Babylon. King Ahasuerus was deceived by a wicked man named Haman to sign a decree that kill every Jew in Babylon. People were confused by this decree as there didn’t seem to be any reason for this strong decree. When Mordecai and others heard the news they acted. How did…
An elderly couple was beginning to forget little things around the house. They were afraid that this could be dangerous, as one of them may forget to turn off the stove and thus cause a fire. So, they decided to go see their physician to get some help. Their physician told them that many people their…
God desires all of the world to know Him I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. Jesus wants what His Father wants - All the world to know Him And he said unto them, Go ye into all…
Asked yourself - How did that happen? Car sitting on the barrier rails around the first roundabout on the M58/M6 junction - 2 women sitting in the grass in front of their Mercedes How did the car get there? As we look at the incredible stories in this portion of Hebrews 11 ; often we look and say? “How?!”…
Isaiah speaking to kings of Judah gave the invitation from the Lord - Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: Mark 12 - Jesus reasoned with the Pharisees, Sadducees, and scribes God invites us to reason with Him, and I’d like to extend God’s invitation for us together to reason with Him…
vs.10 - Paul - Thank you for your care vs.14 - Communicate - not phone, email, text, Facebook message, messaging system, Twitter, or even verbally vs.15 - communicated - giving and receiving - the church gave - Paul received - "beginning of the Gospel" - not when Christ died, buried, and rose again -…
Tug-of-war - Football/soccer practise - I was one of the first to be picked! Yeah! It had rained that day - field was yet The rope was set with a flag in the middle The other side found a drier part of the field, but our side was wet and muddy - we lost our footing and I remember sliding all the way…