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Greg Rains
Living water I. Woman at the well II. Disciples’ surprise III. Fields are white IV. Samaritan village V. Water for today
Our strength and refuge I. Poor II. Distressed III. Refuge from the storm IV. Shadow from the heat V. Blast of terrible ones
When Satan roars I. Be vigilant II. Resist him III. Be steadfast IV. Endure suffering V. Be settled
Peace like a river I. Living peaceably with others II. Praying to God III. Following God IV. Trusting in God’s outcome V. Finding a vocation
Glimpses of God I. When God passes by II. When your eye sees III. When you understand IV. When you’re blinded V. When you become like Him
Mothers and their children I. Sarah, mother of Isaac II. Jochebed, mother of Moses III. Hannah, mother of Samuel IV. Mary, mother of Jesus V. Eunice, mother of Timothy
In this we groan I. Groans from creation II. Redemption of the body III.Oppose wicked rulers IV. Acknowledge suffering V. Need deliverance
Crossing the Jordan
I. Joshua prepares the people
II. Tribes must remember word
III. United for battle
IV. Confident in leadership
V. Courage to continue
He is not here I. Angel’s message II. Women rejoice III. Guards lie IV. Jesus appears V. Disciples go
Between death and judgment I. Death brings separation II. Two destinations in Hades III. There is no crossing over IV. Christ went to Paradise V. Where is paradise?
He cursed the tree I. Adam and Eve II. Israel in the wilderness III. Jerusalem IV. Early Christians V. Us today
God of the impossible I. Abraham & Sarah II. Moses at the Red Sea III. Valley of dry bones IV. Feeding the five thousand V. Resurrection of Jesus
Doers of the word I. Swift to hear II. Slow to speak III. Slow to wrath IV. Lay aside wickedness V. Receive the word
Heart of stone I. Pharaoh II. Israel in the wilderness III. King Saul IV. Judah before captivity V. Hardened hearts today
Paul exhorts Thessalonians I. Warn the unruly II. Comfort fainthearted III. Uphold weak IV. Be patient with all V. Do not render evil for evil
God walks back a promise I. Eli’s house II. King Saul III. Grasshopper generation IV. Judas Iscariot V. Christians today
Faith in the storm I. Storm arose II. Disciples feared III. Jesus rebuked the storm IV. Sea was calm V. Marveled at Jesus
Take heart I. Trust God II. Seek Him in prayer III. Believe in His plan IV. Overcome fear with faith V. Live with confidence
They know His voice I. They hear and follow II. They recognize a difference III. They flee from deception IV. They grow in trust V. They obey even in trials
Watchman I. Ezekiel’s charge II. Silent watchmen in Israel III. Jesus says watch IV. Paul declared all V. Timothy saves self & others
How will you handle the truth? I. Eve II. Jehoiakim III. The apostles IV. The Bereans V. Timothy
Lambs among wolves I. Sent into danger II. Daniel III. Jesus IV. Paul V. Need for laborers
The humble will be exalted
I. King Saul
II. John the Baptist
III. Jesus
IV. The centurion
V. Paul
Refining fire I. Suffering builds patience II. Waiting builds endurance III. Rejection builds acceptance IV. Failure builds growth V. Weakness builds strength
A consuming fire I. Draws us to it II. Burns brightly III. Chills if move away IV. Rekindles upon return V. Accomplishes great things
Dark light I. False light II. Inner darkness III. Rejection of truth IV. Source of true light V. Transformed through Christ
Be still I. God's command II. Reverence before God III. Our actions IV. Waiting or resting V. Nature or creation
Redeemer I. Pays the price II. Delivers from bondage III. Restores relationships IV. Upholds justice V. Foreshadows Christ
God's unwrapped gifts I. Physical life II. Daily provisions III. Redemption in Christ IV. The church V. Eternal life
Light of the world I. Promise of light II. Arrival of light III. Rejection of light IV. Walking in the light V. Reflecting the light
I am a king I. Prophesied king II. Spiritual kingdom III. Authority of the King IV. King’s impact V. Responding to the King
Hope of the King I. Promise of His coming II. His reign of peace III. His eternal kingdom IV. His righteous judgment V. His zeal to fulfill
My sin is always before me I. David II. Prodigal son III. Peter IV. Tax collector V. Paul
A touch of faith I. The woman’s desperation II. Her faith in action III. The Lord’s response IV. Faith versus doubt V. Faith for today
Reversal of fortunes I. Solomon II. Ahab & Jezebel III. The rich man & Lazarus IV. Peter V. Saul of Tarsus
In everything give thanks I. Thankfulness for food II. Health/healing III. Appreciation for others IV. Navigating trials V. Knowledge of our Savior
Finding our place in His plan I. Joseph II. John the Baptist III. Jesus IV. Paul V. Christians today
Forget not all his benefits I. His provision II. His forgiveness III. His healing IV. His compassion V. His love
In the day of trouble I. Lift up your voice II. Seek a miracle III. Call on God for help IV. Turn back to God V. Pray
Coming at an unexpected hour I. Ready at all times II. Time of delay III. Might be at midnight IV. Consequences of neglect V. Final preparation
The harvest is plentiful I. Harvest time will come II. Some want to hear III. Few want to work IV. Urgency of the season V. The Lord of the harvest
A dry and thirsty land I. Israelites in the wilderness II. David in the wilderness III. Samson’s thirst IV. Jesus and the living water V. Paul’s contentment in Christ
Foolish hearts
I. Say there is no God
II. Are spiritually blind
III. Say but do not do
IV. Seek earthly wealth
V. Are not ready
Seeing good days I. Refrain tongue from evil II. Refrain lips from deceit III. Turn from evil IV. Do good V. Seek and pursue peace
Healing the broken heart I. Pity for them II. Near to them III. Heals them IV. Comforts them V. Strengthens them
All are one in Christ I. Jews from every nation II. Nationality does not matter III. Identity found in Christ IV. Church opened to Gentiles V. Early church had fellowship
The servant is greatest I. Joseph’s humility II. Queen Esther steps up III. Parable of the Good Samaritan IV. Jesus washes feet V. Paul’s attitude
Understanding God's voice I. Babel II. Pharisees III. Pentecost IV. Ethiopian eunuch V. Great multitude
Prosper in all things I. Material prosperity II. Physical prosperity III. Relational prosperity IV. Emotional prosperity V. Spiritual prosperity
When God’s glory leaves I. Departure from the temple II. Consequences of departure III. Need for repentance IV. Promise of restoration V. Fulfillment in Jesus
In the shadow of Your wings I. Israelites flee Egypt II. Elijah provided for III. Jeremiah rescued IV. Jesus laments over Jerusalem V. Church given refuge
Remember where you came from I. Joseph II. Israelites III. David IV. Unforgiving servant V. Jesus
Come let us reason together I. Desire to reason with God II. Pursuing wisdom & reason III. Limits of human reason IV. Dangers of false reason V. Good uses of reason
A vessel of honor I. Flee youthful lusts II. Pursue righteousness III. Pursue faith IV. Pursue love V. Pursue peace
When a torch is passed I. Rise to the occasion II. Not measure up III. Accomplish twice as much IV. Ignore bad example V. Make mentor proud
Extreme measures I. Isaiah: naked & barefoot II. Hosea: marries prostitute III. Jeremiah: Wears yoke IV. Ezekiel: Lays on side V. Jesus: Dies on the cross
Your words I. Influence others II. Will be judged III. Reveal the heart IV. Build up or tear down V. Affect eternity
Habakkuk's unsettling visions I. Habakkuk’s burden II. The Lord’s response III. Habakkuk’s 2nd complaint IV. The vision V. Habakkuk’s prayer
Self deceit in religion
I. God will like my way
II. God’s OK with my timeline
III. God is not jealous
IV. God’s impressed by zeal
V. God’s blessings = approval
Fully converted I. Repent II. Tell others III. Forgive IV. Become new creation V. Seek lost
Wounded for me I. Wounded for me II. Dying for me III. Risen for me IV. Living for me V. Coming for me
Watch for the weeds
I. Sown by the enemy
II. Unnoticed for a while
III. Good seed planted
IV. Too late to pull up
V. Separation at harvest
As much as yourself I. Food II. Clothing III. Shelter IV. Two eternal destinations V. How to prepare
Fathers and their children I. Adam and Cain II. Abraham and Isaac III. Isaac and Jacob IV. David and Absalom
Death is like sleep I. Stillness II. Time means nothing III. Alarm wakes up IV. Rest V. Temporary
When you've got it too good I. Plenty to eat II. Survive a disaster III. Miraculously delivered IV. Peace & prosperity V. Extra money
Triumph in Christ I. Faith II. Obedience III. Remission of sins IV. Perseverance V. Grace
Sticks and stones I. Moses confronting Pharaoh II. Elijah & prophets of Baal III. Jeremiah & princes IV. Stephen addresses Sanhedrin V. Paul before Agrippa
Like the stars I. We guide the lost II. We illuminate darkness III. We differ in brightness IV. We offer hope & promise V. We witness to the world
Failures & forgiveness I. Sin - miss the mark (not far enough) II. Iniquity - premeditated choice III. Lawlessness- disregard God’s law IV. Transgression - deliberately disobey V. Trespass - offense against another
Her children I. Care for their mother II. Honor their mother III. Imitate faith of mother IV. Listen to their mother V. Delight their mother
Crucified with Christ
I. His death is our death
II. Old me dies
III. New me lives
IV. Live by faith
V. Love like He loves
Persecuted Jeremiah I. Hostile audience II. Assaulted & put in stocks III. Given unpopular message IV. Writings burned V. Put in the mire
The tree of life I. Disobedience blocks access II. Like wisdom III. Like fruits of righteous IV. Like wholesome tongue V. Obedience grants access
With my whole heart
I. Joshua's charge
II. King David's example
III. King Solomon's wisdom
IV. King Josiah's reforms
V. Jesus' exhortation
Every thought of the mind I. Betrayal II. Lust III. Attachment to riches IV. Skepticism V. Trustworthiness
The night is far spent I. Walk properly II. Not in revelry & drunkenness III. Not in lewdness & lust IV. Not in strife & envy V. Put on Christ
An uncertain sound I. Defeat on the battlefield II. Division in the church III. Disbelief in the world IV. Distress in the mind V. Doubt in unsaved
The steadfast heart I. Believes God II. Is devoted to others III. Bows only to God IV. Looks to God in prayer V. Endures persecution
Dirty clothes I. Humanity’s dirty clothes II. Jesus bore our sins III. Can’t cleanse ourselves IV. Gives us clean clothes V. Sharing cleansing power
Seek those things above I. Put to death your sin II. Put off anger & filthy words III. Put on knowledge IV. Put on tender mercies V. Put on love
Lukewarm Laodicea I. Disgusting to God v16 II. Distracted by things v17 III. Seek heavenly treasure v18 IV. God chastens his own v19 V. Jesus knocks at the door v20, 21
I shall not be moved I. Firm foundations II. Enduring tempests III. Lightening the load IV. Spiritual stability V. Conquering doubt
Looking for the good I. Wise men II. Andrew III. Nicodemus IV. Rich, young ruler V. Cornelius
Fearless faith I. Even in chaos II. Stability in His presence III. Calm in His sovereignty IV. Behold His works V. Worship in His presence
His mercy endures forever
I. Hears cry for help
II. Protects us
III. Gives us the victory
IV. Becomes our salvation
V. Delivers His people
Peace in adversity I. Fiery furnace II. Lion’s den III. Shadow of death IV. Prison cell V. Garden of Gethsemane
Mary sings God’s praises I. Strength of His arm II. Scatters proud III. Puts down mighty from thrones IV. Exalts the lowly V. Fills the hungry
Developing discernment I. Mature grasp wisdom v6-8 II. God reveals mysteries v9-11 III. Natural man limited v12-14 IV. Spiritual judge all things v15 V. We have mind of Christ v16
Passed down to us I. Abram given an inheritance II. Isaac receives promise too III. Jacob takes Esau’s birthright IV. Jacob deceives for blessing V. Joseph’s sons get blessing
Lessons learned from loss I. Adam & Eve II. Jonah III. Hezekiah IV. Lazarus’ family V. Paul & Silas
Words without knowledge I. Foundations of the earth II. Treasury of the snow III. Wonders of the hail IV. Pathways of the seas V. Mysteries of the stars
If we forget God
I. Only partially follow Him
II. Stop trusting Him
III. Focus on ourselves
IV. Seek glory from men
V. Turn to the world
When God targets sin I. He rains fire & brimstone II. He sends plagues III. He first warns IV. Then He destroys V. He uses your enemies
Rivers in the desert I. Release the old II. Imagine the new III. Visualize the future IV. Embrace God’s blessings V. Reach out in service
Light shines in the darkness I. Light promised by prophets II. Light came in humility III. Light brought peace IV. Light showed the way V. Light gave us light
Hear Him!
I. Love God and others
II. Kingdom of God
III. Faith in God
IV. Repentance
V. Humility to serve
Peace in the storm I. Jesus in the boat II. Jesus in the wilderness III. Jesus in Gethsemane IV. Jesus before Pilate V. Jesus on the cross
Clarity in the call I. Call to hear God II. Call to battle III. Call to serve IV. Call to loyalty V. Call to unity
Caught in their own trap I. Power II. Jealousy III. Killing rivals IV. Punishing sin V. Ego trip
Back from the brink I. Abraham as an old man II. Joseph and the famine III. Israelites in captivity IV. Proud king after madness V. Queen Esther’s people
Thankful I. Surviving disaster II. Victory in battle III. In trials IV. Healing from disease V. In adversity
Hear HIS voice I. Hardened hearts II. Danger of unbelief III. Encourage each other IV. Listen to God’s voice
Lessons from the useless vine I. Not even good for a peg II. Thrown in persecution fires III. Sometimes ashes useful IV. God gives up on Jerusalem V. Sets face against them
Behind the Veil I. God’s hand veils Moses II. God: ‘Make tabernacle veil’ III. Jesus’ triumph rips temple veil IV. Access Father through Son V. Constant access to God
Missionary journey lessons I. You’ll make enemies (1st) II. Life put at risk (1st) III. May need help (1.5) IV. Expect miracles (2nd) V. Reveal the unknown god (3rd)
Rend your heart I. People of Nineveh II. Israelites in wilderness III. Moses: No rending clothes IV. David admits sin V. Prodigal remembers
Portrait of a doomed city I. Clay tablet v1 II. Siege works & forts v2 III. Iron plate v3 IV. Laying on side v 4-8 V. Bread v9
Do not fret over evildoers
I. Trust in the LORD
II. Delight in the LORD
III. Commit your way to LORD
IV. Rest in the LORD
V. Wait on the LORD
My words will surely stand I. Punishment for sin II. All nations blessed III. Promised land IV. Captivity for idolatry V. Can’t be snatched away
A doomed alliance I. Two kings form an alliance II. Zedekiah predicts victory III. Micaiah predicts disaster IV. Jehoshaphat cries out V. Ahab killed by guided arrow
Created for good works I. In God’s image -- Adam & Eve II. To save our family -- Noah III. To lead others -- Moses IV. To warn others -- Jeremiah V. To share the gospel -- Paul
Symptoms of a sick society I. Idolatry in the temple II. Moral decay III. Reject warnings IV. Seek foreign alliances V. Disobedience
Testing the spirits I. Word provides the lens II. Allows us to recognize God III. Recognize Antichrist IV. See false prophets V. Be looking today
Hearts on fire I. For learning His word II. For speaking His word III. For hearing His word IV. For doing His word V. For living His word
The WHOLE armor of God I. Truth & righteousness II. Gospel III. Faith IV. Salvation V. Word
From sorrow to salvation I. Sorrow over sin II. Leaving sin behind III. Indignation IV. Choose God V. Keep His words
Seek the Lord while you can
I. Ignoring the call
II. Missing opportunities
III. Turning to God now
IV. Delaying is dangerous
V. Regretting neglect
Bringing Souls to Christ
I. Andrew tells Peter
II. Philip finds Nathanael
III. Samaritan lady tells city
IV. Ananias speaks to Saul
V. Couple mentors Apollos
Cut the calf in two
I. Zedekiah says free the slaves
II. Elites take slaves back
III. Covenant breaker ‘rewards’
IV. Cut the calf in two
V. Elites given to enemy
Christlike mindset
I. Same mind
II. Not on high things
III. Associate with the humble
IV. Not wise in own opinion
V. Repay no one’s evil
Seeing the Father in Jesus
I. Look to Jesus
II. Ask not for a show
III. Believe in divine unity
IV. Speak His words
V. Do His works
Clear cut choices
I. Adam & Eve
II. David & Bathsheba
III. Elijah & Prophets of Baal
IV. Esther & Mordecai
V. Rich Young Ruler
You have forsaken Me
I. They humbled themselves v6
II. God softens the blow v7
III. Must serve Shishak v8
IV. Temple treasures lost v9,10
V. King entered temple v11
Do all in His name
I. Because He is Lord
II. Worship
III. Everyday living
IV. Service to others
V. Teaching/preaching
Roots by the river
I. Proclaim God’s word
II. Return to Him
III. Keep the faith
IV. Trust in God’s plan
V. Pray to Him
God’s mercy
I. Nation of Israel
II. Elisabeth, Mother of John
III. Samaritan
IV. Ten lepers
V. Blind beggar
One last chance
I. Fruit is expected
II. Barren trees removed
III. Fertilize first
IV. One last chance
V. Cut down if still no fruit
The temple’s torn veil
I. Accessed Grace
II. Showed divine power
III. Called to closer relationship
IV. Reconciled with God
V. Called to tell others
Deceiving yourselves
I. ‘Obey’ God
II. Need a sign
III. Seek to profit
IV. Lie to God
V. Try to buy Holy Spirit
Wait on the LORD
I. Sarah gives Hagar
II. Israelites won’t wait
III. Moses strikes rock
IV. Saul does Samuel’s job
V. Martha wants Mary’s help
Everlasting life
I. Hears My word
II. Believes in Him who sent Me
III. Has everlasting life
IV. Not come into judgment
V. Passed from death
Zeal without knowledge
I. Cain
II. Israelites at Mount Sinai
III. King Saul
IV. Religious leaders
V. Apostle Paul
You are the temple of God
I. Holy Spirit is the gift
II. Holy Spirit given unto us
III. Holy Spirit dwells in us
IV. Holy Spirit helps infirmities
V. Holy Spirit guarantees resurrection
Call out to Him
I. In need of direction
II. In trouble
III. While He can be found
IV. To receive
V. To be saved
Deceivers & the deceived
I. Devil deceives Eve
II. Laban deceives Jacob
III. Pride deceives the Edomites
IV. False Christs deceive some
V. Self deceives self
Jesus did it better than Israel
I. Out of Egypt
II. Through the water
III. Into the wilderness
IV. Mountain discourse
V. Enter promised land
They say
I. Critics of John & Jesus
II. Scribes & Pharisees
III. Promoters of imposters
IV. Critics of Paul
V. Ear scratchers
Dying on the battlefield
I. John the Baptist
II. Jesus
III. Stephen
IV. Apostle James
V. Peter
This is only a test I. God tested the Israelites II. Gideon tested God III. God tested Gideon’s men IV. Queen tested Solomon V. We should test ourselves
The ways of the wicked I. They forsake God’s law II. They bind the righteous III. They wait to destroy us IV. They lay snares for us V. They won’t be saved
She is the mother
I. Protects the child
II. Loves the child
III. Teaches the child
IV. Seeks help for sick child
V. Wants best for the child
Enoch walked with God
I. Walk in the good way
II. Walk orderly
III. Walk with needy
IV. Walk in steps of faith
V. Walk in the light
Witnesses for Jesus I. Works of Jesus II. Transfiguration III. Crucifixion IV. Resurrection V. Gospel
Live in peace
I. Peace with yourself
II. Peace with people
III. Peace with other Christians
IV. Peace with enemy nations
V. Peace with God
Putting on the new self I. Put on tender mercies II. Put on love III. Let peace of God rule IV. Let word dwell richly V. Do all in His name
God provides for His people I. Guidance II. Quenches thirst III. Yet rebel against God IV. Ask for fancy food V. Manna & Quail
Come see the place I. First day of the week II. People witnessed III. Angels explained IV. See the place V. Tell others
When things seem hopeless I. Dove brings back olive leaf II. Egyptians drown in sea III. Jesus rises from dead IV. Paul survives shipwreck V. God defeats Satan
Your king is coming I. Heard about Lazarus II. Triumphant entry III. Hosanna IV. Erratic people V. Your king is coming back
Putting up with fools
I. Bring you into bondage
II. Devour you
III. Take advantage of you
IV. Exalt themselves
V. Strike you in the face
Starved for fuel
I. Get the spark back
II. Fix what’s broken
III. Get fuel & spark to cylinders
IV. Isolate problems
V. Look internally
Lessons from spycraft
I. Moses and 12 spies
II. Joshua and two spies
III. Danite spies discover secret
IV. Enemies of Jesus send spies
V. Paul’s kin thwarts murder plot
The rock that is higher than I I. Prayer V1 II. Overwhelmed V2 III. Shelter V3 IV. Tabernacle V4 V. Heritage V5
Jesus the gardener I. Plant it II. Fertilize it III. Water it IV. Weed it V. Harvest it
Pulling together I. House divided falls II. Enemy threats within III. Ask in prayer IV. Leave factions behind V. Same mind
A Man called Jesus I. Makes clay with spit II. Anoints my eyes III. Tells me to wash eyes IV. I went and washed V. Now I can see
A boiling pot
I. Unheeded warnings
II. Insubordination
III. Insulting God’s man
IV. Ignorance of God’s word
V. Elevating self
No provision for the flesh
I. High opinion of self
II. Low opinion of others
III. Bodily pleasures
IV. Sexual sins
V. Pursuit of things
What the LORD requires I. Fear the LORD II. Walk in His ways III. Love Him IV. Serve the LORD V. Keep commands of LORD
Looking at the wrong thing I. Ham -- Sensuality II. Lot -- Greener pastures III. Samuel -- Physical appearance IV. Elijah-- Impossibility of a task V. Elisha’s servant -- Enemy’s power
Your word I. Hidden in my heart II. Won’t forget III. Keep your word IV. Revive me V. Strengthen me
Commit your works to the LORD I. Battles II. Building projects III. Speaking God’s truth IV. Business V. Service to God
Another generation arose I. Wicked generation II. Adulterous & sinful generation III. Faithless generation IV. Perverse generation V. Chosen generation
A fool to be wise I. Life through death II. Being first by being last III. Dying daily IV. Joyful temptation V. Humility exalts
We really stand out I. Choosing clothes II. Eating & drinking III. Disobeying authority IV. Working V. Speaking
Two kinds of sorrow I. Lip service sorrow II. Heartfelt sorrow III. Losing face sorrow IV. Take action sorrow V. Self-centered sorrow
Two kinds of sorrow I. Lip service sorrow II. Heartfelt sorrow III. Losing face sorrow IV. Take action sorrow V. Self-centered sorrow
Looking on the bright side I. God is with us II. Road map available III. All things work for good IV. Can do all things V. Everything in God’s hands
God’s wisdom I. Pure II. Peaceable, gentle, yielding III. Full or mercy & good fruits IV. Without partiality V. Without hypocrisy
New Beginnings I. Jesus and ministry II. Apostles and great commission III. Woman caught in sin IV. Paralyzed man V. Paul joins the persecuted
Faces change, mission remains I. Find them something to do II. Acts of service III. Church (teaching) IV. Example V. Short lives
Numbering our days I. Weaver's shuttle II. Shepherd’s tent III. Vapor IV. Grass & its flower V. Race
Without excuse I. Who am I? II. What is His name? III. They will not believe me IV. I am not eloquent V. Excuses won’t work
Don’t poke the bear I. Worship false gods II. Change the worship III. Elevate self above God IV. Ignore clear instructions V. Lie to the Holy Spirit
We shall be like Him I. Love II. Forgiveness III. Appearance IV. Compassion V. Truth-telling
Unseen to the human eye I. Dangers -- Balaam II. Helps -- Elisha’s servant III. Our motives -- Solomon IV. Our faith -- The Centurion V. Present blessings -- Paul
How lonely sits the city I. Like a widow -- powerless II. Weeps bitterly -- sorrowful III. No lovers or friends -- abandoned IV. She finds no rest -- tired V. Roads to Zion mourn -- great loss
How lonely sits the city I. Like a widow II. Weeps bitterly III. No lovers or friends IV. She finds no rest V. Roads to Zion mourn
Mourn with those who mourn
I. Abraham
II. Israelites
III. David
IV. Mary & Martha
V. Jesus
Taken for granted
I. Health
II. Essentials of life
III. Limit to Satan’s power
IV. People
V. Spiritual blessings
God decides when
I. To destroy
II. To elevate
III. To eliminate
IV. To punish
V. To send help
Have you not read?
I. Showbread
II. Sabbath work
III. Male/female
IV. Resurrection
V. Rejected stone
It’s about time
I. To leave it all
II. To free the slaves
III. To stand for God
IV. To save others
V. To follow Jesus
What we owe other Christians
I. Warn unruly
II. Comfort fainthearted
III. Uphold weak
IV. Be patient with all
V. See that no one renders evil
What does the song say?
I. Song of triumph
II. Song of remembrance
III. Song of the bow
IV. Song of deliverance
V. Song of the lamb
One of the few
I. Noah’s family
II. Lot’s wife
III. Joshua’s house
IV. Jesus’ family
V. Paul’s children
Following in the footsteps
I. Abraham & Isaac
II. Naomi & Ruth
III. Asa & Jehoshaphat
IV. Herodias & Salome
V. Paul & Timothy
Bad responses to truth
I. Lot’s sons-in-law
II. Eli
III. Naaman
IV. Jehoiakim
V. Stephen
Regretful kingly decisions
I. David
II. Nebuchadnezzar
III. Darius
IV. Herod(Antipas)
V. Agrippa
Knowing the time
I. Awake out of sleep
II. Cast off works of darkness
III. Put on armor of light
IV. Let us walk properly
V. No provision for flesh
Don’t stoop to their level
I. Do not repay evil for evil
II. Live peaceably
III. Vengeance belongs to God
IV. Give aid to enemy
V. Overcome evil with good
The kindness of correction
I. Chastening of God is good
II. Humble accept correction
III. Unpleasant, but necessary
IV. Nations need correction
V. King Uzziah’s correction
Mighty to save
I. Comes from Edom (enemy defeated)
II. Garments dyed (blood of enemy)
III. Apparel glorious (pride in uniform)
IV. Traveling in great strength (success)
V. Speaks righteousness (friend & foe)
Big ‘Un’s to avoid
I. Undiscerning
II. Untrustworthy
III. Unloving
IV. Unforgiving
V. Unmerciful
God explains our role best
I. I am salt
II. I am light
III. I am a branch
IV. I am clay
V. I am a sheep
Empty distractions
I. Wisdom & knowledge -- ch.1
II. Self indulgence -- ch. 2
III. Living wisely -- ch. 2
IV. Toil -- ch.2
V. Wealth & honor -- ch.5
The oldest trick in the book
I. Adam & Eve
II. Jerusalem dwellers
III. John the Baptist
IV. Peter
V. Thomas
Each one's work
I. Planting, weeding
II. Building
III. Occupation
IV. Labor of love
V. Spreading the gospel
We are the clay
I. Follow God’s plan
II. Leave past behind
III. Ditch the excuses
IV. Stand with God
V. Switch to Lord’s side
The Lord knows his own
I. Rightly divide
II. Shun babblings
III. Cleanse from dishonor
IV. Flee youthful lusts
V. Avoid disputes
Anchor of the soul
I. Make the rope longer
II. Toss ‘weight’ overboard
III. Make anchor heavier
IV. Help shipmates
V. Ride out the storm
What is your role?
I. Andrew
II. Barnabas
III. Stephen
IV. Philip
V. Tychicus (TIK-uh-kus)
God hears an honorable man
I. Called on the God of Israel
II. “Bless me”
III. “Enlarge my territory”
IV. “Your hand be with me”
V. “Keep me from evil”
Removing scarlet stains
I. Learn to do good
II. Seek justice
III. Rebuke the oppressor
IV. Defend the fatherless
V. Plead for the widow
Cost of discipleship
I. To family
II. To bear cross
III. To build
IV. To make war
V. To forsake all
When man’s big ideas fail
I. Become a god
II. Build a tower to God
III. Enslave God’s people
IV. Mistreat God’s people
V. Kill God’s people
He remains faithful
I. Be strong in grace
II. Commit things to faithful
III. Endure hardship as soldier
IV. Compete like an athlete
V. Partake of fruit like farmer
Making known His name
I. Told them all things
II. Prayed for their safety
III. Kept them in God’s name
IV. Gave them God’s word
V. Prayed for unity
Weeds in the garden
I. Weeds reflect poorly on all
II. Weeds planted by enemy
III. Harvest reveals identity
IV. Tares bundled and burned
V. Wheat gathered into barn
The nature of our enemy
I. Deceiver
II. Angel of light
III. Roaring lion
IV. King influenced by Satan
V. Sifter of souls
Planted by the river
I. Ignores bad advice
II. Avoids bad company
III. Values the soul of all
IV. Meditates in the law
V. Delights in the LORD
Where are the nine?
I. Physical blessings
II. People in our lives
III. Life & health
IV. Work
V. Savior
Believing your own hype
I. Pharaoh
II. Samuel’s sons
III. King Saul
IV. Herod the Tetrarch
V. Diotrephes
What God remembers
I. Noah, animals
II. Abraham
III. Rachel
IV. Israelites
V. Cornelius
Tell someone
I. Demon-possessed man
II. Andrew
III. Samaritan woman
IV. Timothy
V. Thessalonians
Choosing God over the world
I. Submit to God
II. Resist the devil
III. Draw near to God
IV. Cleanse your hands
V. Purify your hearts
Worship from the heart
I. Singing
II. Praying
III. Preaching
IV. Lord’s Supper
V. Collection
That you may know
I. Your belief & love v1,2
II. Keeping commandments v3
III. Overcoming the world v4,5
IV. Heavenly witnesses v6, 7
V. Earthly witnesses v 8, 9
When God does a new thing
I. Ground swallows rebels
II. Rivers in the desert
III. A woman encompasses a man
IV. Soul who sins dies
V. ‘Christian’ new name
Wait for it
I. Deliverance from danger
II. Miraculous resources
III. Resurrection
IV. Return to kingship
Biggest regrets
I. Eve, Amnon
II. Cain, Moses
III. Achan, Judas
IV. Lot’s wife, John Mark
V. Hezekiah, Ephesian disciples
Willing to lend a hand
I. Lot travelled with Abraham
II. Aaron & Hur helped Moses
III. Andrew takes Peter to Jesus
IV. Women supported Jesus
V. Silas went with Paul
No weapon formed
I. Truth repels lies
II. Righteousness repels evil
III. Preparation repels failure
IV. Faith repels disbelief
V. Salvation repels doubt
Even as Christ forgave you
I. Sinful woman
II. Paralyzed man
III. Adulterous woman
IV. Roman soldiers
V. Corinthian brother
Death is a step away
I. Jacob worshipped
II. Joseph thought of his burial
III. Joshua took a stand
IV. John Baptist died for truth
V. Jesus thought of mother
Come out & be separate
I. In how we see
II. In how we hear
III. In how we talk
IV. In what we do
V. In how we think
The Soul Who Sins Shall Die
I. Do what is lawful & right v5
II. No idols v6
III. No oppression of others v7
IV. No usury to distressed v8
V. Walk in statues v9
You shall not be afraid
I. Sudden fear -- H6343
II. Instinctual fear -- H4172
III. Frozen fear -- G1169
IV. Extreme fear -- G5401
V. Reverent fear -- H3374
The darkest hour
I. Moses at the Red Sea
II. Elisha surrounded
III. Three in fiery furnace
IV. Peter in prison
V. Paul shipwrecked
Joshua advises eastern tribes
I. Love the LORD your God
II. Walk in all His ways
III. Keep His commands
IV. Hold fast to Him
V. Serve Him with heart & soul
Can you hear the voice?
I. Adam heard God’s voice
II. Isaac heard Jacob’s voice
III. Elijah heard LORD’s voice
IV. People heard John’s voice
V. We hear shepherd’s voice
Fighting the wolves
I. Princes of Israel like wolves
II. False prophets like wolves
III. Sheep among wolves
IV. Hireling sees wolf & runs
V. Savage wolves will come
Heart transplant
I. God is sanctuary to exiles
II. God will bring exiles back
III. They will remove false gods
IV. God will give new hearts
V. God will recompense lawless
Worthy women & Jesus
I. Woman with issue of blood
II. Woman with sick child
III. Woman who anointed Jesus
IV. Woman at the well
V. Woman caught in adultery
A world turned upside down
I. Put God first
II. Example
III. Add Christian graces
IV. Carry gospel to our world
V. Help widows/orphans
So that nothing is lost
I. Assets
II. Possible opportunities
III. People
IV. Life
V. Example
Stuck in a rut
I. Create momentum
II. Assess situation
III. Seek solid ground
IV. Keep self focused
V. Seek help
Learning from Peter’s denial
I. Overconfidence
II. Hiding in the shadows
III. Moving away
IV. Lord seeing him
V. Conscience reminding
Lesson text
2 Peter 1:10-11
Dangerous blind spots
I. Achan
II. Sampson
III. Hezekiah
IV. Herod
V. Peter
Jesus raises the standard
I. Murder
II. Adultery
III. Swearing falsely
IV. Eye for eye
V. Love neighbor
Misplaced trust
I. Power
II. Own righteousness
III. Own understanding
IV. False gods
V. Worldly alliances
Prosperity amnesia
I. Noah
II. Israelites
III. King David
IV. Ananias & Sapphira
V. Demas
I make all things new
I. New world (after flood)
II. New people like Abraham
III. New covenant replaces old
IV. New man (old man dies)
V. New heavens, new earth
I make all things new
I. New world (after flood)
II. New people like Abraham
III. New covenant replaces old
IV. New man (old man dies)
V. New heavens, new earth
Life is like a shipwreck
I. Need help from others
II. Take food for strength
III. Cast worldly concerns aside
IV. Made for the shore (eternity)
V. We can make it to safety
One last chance
I. To hear a sermon
II. To work out differences
III. To pass the torch
IV. To say I love you
V. To get right with God
Gifts we should give to God
i. Gold (time, talent, treasure)
II. Frankincense (worship)
III. Myrrh (set apart for him)
IV. His gift to us
v. Our gift to Him
Fishing holes for souls
I. Festivals
II. Religious gatherings
III. Other cities
IV. Along the road
V. Doubtful places
Just keep it to yourself
I. Impure thoughts
II. Charity
III. Prayers
IV. Fasting
V. Gossip
Not lose heart
I. Prayer
II. Ministry
III. Outward man perishes
IV. Doing good
V. Tribulations
All things are ready
I. Religious invited
II. Rejection, excuses, murder
III. King destroys them
IV. Invites good & bad
V. Must do your part
Do you want to be made well?
I. Right place
II. Right time
III. Right person
IV. Right command
V. Right result
You ask amiss
I. Desire for pleasure
II. Lust and don’t have
III. Murder, covet, can’t obtain
IV. Fight & war
V. Ask amiss
Blessings that blind us
I. Beautiful crop of veggies
II. United society
III. Great kingdom
IV. Position
V. Property sale
If I could turn back time
I. I’d trust God’s word - Eve
II. I’d worship God’s way - Nadab&Abihu
III. I’d obey God - King Saul
IV. I’d worry less - Martha
V. I’d follow sooner - Paul
It will work out
I. When you’re frightened
II. When you’re surrounded
III. When plotters plot
IV. When there’s not enough
V. When you’re falsely jailed
God’s book of remembrance
I. Noah
II. Abraham
III. Amalek
IV. Babylon
V. Remembers good & bad
No longer be children
I. Tricks of men
II. Craftiness
III. Plotting
IV. Speak truth in love
V. Grow up
Infectious false religion
I. Golden calf
II. Micah’s shrine
III. Israelites straddled fence
IV. Judiazing teachers
V. Pergamum church
Press your advantage
I. Battle
II. Position
III. Time and place
IV. Wealth
V. Opponents’ division
A little leaven in worship
I. Cain
II. Aaron
III. Nadab & Abihu
IV. Jeroboam
V. Church at Corinth
Just a grave in the vale
I. Unknown from birth
II. Known for a while
III. Death comes to all
IV. Memories may linger
V. Eventually just a name
Written for all to see
I. On doorposts and gates
II. On a wall
III. On the ground
IV. On the cross
V. On hearts
I know your works
I. Ephesus/Smyrna
II. Pergamos/Thyatira
III. Sardis/Philadelphia
IV. Laodiceans
V. As an individual
Plays well with others
I. Be at peace
II. Warn unruly
III. Comfort fainthearted
IV. Uphold the weak
V. Be patient with all
When God cancels death
I. Fiery furnace
II. Lion’s den
III. Gallows
IV. Stoning
V. Snake bite
What a paradox!
I. Flood waters killed & saved
II. Strength by weakness
III. Wise by being a fool
IV. Find rest under a yoke
V. Lose life to find it
Good advice for us too
I. Example to believers
II. Reading
III. Do not neglect gift
IV. Meditate on these things
V. Continue in the doctrine
Climbing obstacles to see
I. Tax collector
II. Rich
III. Sought to see Jesus
IV. Short
V. Climbed sycamore tree
Total replacement
I. High priest
II. Sacrifices
III. Covenant
IV. God’s people
V. Kings/priests
Does this offend you?
I. His timetable
II. His word
III. His background
IV. His truth telling
V. His suffering
Trusting God
I. To heal us
II. To stand with us
III. To guide us
IV. To do mighty works
V. To save us
Things only God can see
I. Imaginations of the heart
II. Evil deeds
III. Wisdom of God
IV. Good deeds
V. Salvation
Anchored while here
I. Ask God’s help
II. Hear God’s word
III. Opportunities to serve
IV. Put world away
V. Examine promises
Seeking God’s will
I. Healing
II. Equipping
III. Abstaining
IV. Doing good
V. Succeeding
His purpose & ours
I. Preach gospel
II. Heal brokenhearted
III. Proclaim liberty
IV. Recover sight, set free
V. Proclaim acceptable year
The lamb of God
I. Lamb without blemish
II. Blood on doorposts & lentil
III. Eat lamb
IV. Ready to leave
V. Sees blood, passes over
The authority of Jesus
I. Judging
II. Asking
III. Golden rule
IV. I never knew you
V. Building your house
Following in His footsteps
I. In temptation
II. In speaking truth
III. In compassion
IV. In dealing with enemies
V. In submission to God’s will
Faith and the flood
I.Animals came to Noah
II. Plenty of food/water
III. Water from above/below
IV. Every kind on the ark
V. Water lifted the ark
Calling evil good
I. Greed
II. Drunkenness
III. Pride
IV. Worldly wisdom
V. Unequal justice
A prepared people
I. Money management
II. Fighting evil
III. Food
IV Weather
V. Place to stay
When Jesus takes notice
I. Centurion
II. Canaanite woman
III. Foot-washing woman
IV. Paralyzed man/friends
V. One of nine lepers
The narrow gate
I. Beware false prophets
II. Look at the fruit
III. Bad fruit trees destroyed
IV. Doing better than saying
V. Build on the rock
Our high priest
I. Faithful
II. Sympathize
III. Bring a better hope
IV. Makes intersession
V. Offered one sacrifice
Where I am, you may be also
I. Believe v1
II. Many mansions v2
III. Prepare a place v2
IV. Be with Me (fellowship) v3
V. You know the way v4
Mothers are special
I. Give birth to us
II. Care for us
III. Love us
IV. Often correct us
V. Point us to the future
The weakest link
I. Sexual sins
II. Worshipping creation
III. Uncontrolled emotions
IV. Seeking self first
V. Ignoring limits
Purified souls
I. Obey the truth
II. Sincere love
III. Born again
IV. All flesh as grass
V. Word of Lord endures
A limited time
I. To live here
II. Feed on his word
III. Work in kingdom
IV. Produce fruit
V. Turn to God
Prideful Edom will fall
I. Going to lose everything v5-6
II. Allies turn against you v7-9
III. Enjoyed fall of ‘brother’ v10-14
IV. Day of the Lord coming v15-18
V. God’s kingdom conquers all v19-21
Word pictures of Jesus
I. Salt & light
II. Trumpet giving
III. Sad face fasting
IV. Speck/plank in eye
V. Build on rock/sand
Is it OK to drink? I. Drunkenness II. Revellings III. Effects IV. With a meal V. Medicinal purposes
Losing your life for Jesus I. Joseph II. Peter III. Rich, young, ruler IV. Stephen V. Paul
God can use burnt stones I. Old men II. Women III. Son of a harlot IV. Unclean lips V. Deserter
Making time for God I. Prayer II. Reading the Bible III. Service IV. Helping others V. Sharing the gospel
An appointed limit I. To work in kingdom II. To produce fruit III. To feed on His word IV. To turn to God V. To live here
Just for looks I. Joseph’s brothers show coat II. Sorcerers oppose Moses III. Judas kisses Jesus IV. Pilate washes his hands V. Ananias & Sapphira give
How to be a friend of God I. Answer God’s call II. Live in ‘foreign country’ III. Dwell temporarily IV. Wait for the heavenly city V. Obey God
No oil for my lamp I. 5 wise, 5 foolish virgins II. Sleeping and slumbering III. Midnight arrival IV. Can’t give oil others V. Unprepared locked out
God was NOT well pleased I. Lust after evil -- v6 II. Idolaters -- v7 III. Sexual immorality -- v8 IV. Put Christ to the test -- v9 V. Complain -- v10
Memorable Bible sayings I. My brother’s keeper II. Drop in the bucket III. Blind leading the blind IV. Kiss of death V. Fall from Grace
Lies that really hurt I. One bite won’t hurt II. Make them scared of you III. An angel spoke to me IV. I will never . . . stumble V. It will be smooth sailing