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Introduction Paul writing to the assembly in Rome. Finally in completely opposite fashion from the English way of Doing things is telling us why he wrote this letter. He hopes/trust/desires to travel through Rome getting there help as he goes to Spain to take the gospel to the people that had been separated…
The Flood Waters Recede 1 God remembered Noah, as well as all the wildlife and all the livestock that were with him in the ark. God caused a wind to pass over the earth, and the water began to subside. 2 The sources of the watery depths and the floodgates of the sky were closed, and the rain from the…
Introduction If the modern believer envied the apostle Paul in anything, it might be for the clarity of his life’s calling. He knew exactly what he was supposed to do as a disciple of Jesus. He was to proclaim the gospel to the Gentiles. Focusing on where it had not been preached by any other. Romans…
What is the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians? The International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians is a special time set aside as a global prayer meeting on behalf of persecuted Christians who stand as bold witnesses to Christ in the world’s most difficult and dangerous places…
Introduction By imitating the example of the Lord Jesus Christ, the church will do three things: bear with the weak, glorify God, and accept one another Romans 15:1-13 1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please our neighbors…
Introduction E. Stanley Jones (1884–1973) Talk about what you believe and you have disunity. Talk about who you believe and you have unity (cited in Larson, p. 170) The church in Rome was like any other church. When you get people together there is going to be disagreements. There are going to be times…
Introduction I remember hearing growing up, “nothing Good happens after Midnight”. This statement wasn’t about people who work night shift, or night owls. It was a comment about behavior. People behave different when they are tired, when it is dark, and when they think know one will see them. Thus the…
Introduction We are working through Romans 13 This chapter is a continuation of the ideas found if 12 where Paul is disusing what it means to be a Christian and how that looks. What it means to be a disciple of Jesus the Christ. Because we live in the end of the age. He seemed to think it would happen…
Introduction As we dive into this section we have to change our focus from our western worldviews, which tend to emphasize equality, egalitarianism, individual rights. The Hierarchy and authority are of prime importance in traditional Eastern Cultures. They are critical features of an honor-shame worldview.…
Introduction A life that is sacrificed to God. That is what we have been talking about. Paul has laid out the idea that we are to be living sacrifices to God. He has spent a great deal of time working on what is salvation in this letter to the Christians is Rome, but now as he gets into practicalities,…
Introduction This Passage is a continuation of the ones before it. Remember the focus is offering ourselves up as living sacrifices. The believer’s response to God’s mercy is personal sacrifice that will strengthen life in the church as well as personal relationships. Sacrificing oneself to God is accomplished…
Introduction A little more than half way through the letter to the Roman assembly of Christian Believers and Paul has been talking about Salvation to all, Jew and Gentile alike. Something new. God’s mercy for all people, Jew and Gentile alike. And Paul would like nothing more than all his people the…
Introduction Paul is writing to the assembly in Romans. He is writing to Jews and Gentiles alike. For us the idea that God is for everyone is a no brain-er. Like duh. But in an ancient point of view it was not uncommon to think that when a god chose one group he was against all other groups. We see this…
Introduction As we have been working our way through the letter to the assembly in Rome, we have heard Paul talk about salvation to both Jews and Gentiles. He desires to enlist the church a Rome as a partner in his task in bringing about the obedience of faith to all. He has spent a great deal of pages…
It’s Worth It What is your VBS story? Are you among the 60% of adults who attended VBS while growing up? If so, the odds are that your experience was positive. Nine out of 10 American adults who attended VBS while growing up report having positive memories of those experiences. And, if you did attend…
Introduction As we look at this passage today it is important to remember Paul's goal in life. Paul was a Jewish zealot. To the point where he was having Christians stoned for believing in Jesus as the Christ. When he had his encounter with Jesus and something like scales fell from his eyes, he could…
Introduction What is Paul doing in this Letter? Paul is writing to both Jews and Gentiles about how they need to team up and be a spring board to go to Spain. Paul wants to bring the people that were divided in tower of babel back into the family of God. Compare Genesis 10 with Acts you’ll see every…
Introduction Alright Church. Were diving back into the book of Romans today. Paul who is writing his letter to the church, the assemble, the believers in Rome. He is speaking about the new life we have in Jesus Christ. Remember he has just finished talking about our adoption as heirs with Christ. Into…
Introduction Last week we discussed moving away from the flesh that no longer controls you and towards the spirit. Today's passage from Romans 8 expands on that concept, revealing the incredible truth that through Christ, we have been adopted into God's eternal family as His beloved children! We don’t…
Introduction I have heard it said that Romans 8 is the greatest chapter in the Bible. I don’t know if I would go that far but… It is a great chapter. It tells the believer that he or she is a child of God whose life is totally overshadowed by the protective hand of a loving, heavenly Father. We will…
Introduction Romans 7 1 Do you not know, brothers and sisters—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law has authority over someone only as long as that person lives? 2 For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is released…
Introduction Me You Romans 6:15-23 15 What then? Should we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? Absolutely not! 16 Don’t you know that if you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of that one you obey—either of sin leading to death or of obedience leading to…
Introduction Me We Romans 6:1-14 1 What should we say then? Should we continue in sin so that grace may multiply? 2 Absolutely not! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Or are you unaware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we were buried…
Introduction Last week we discussed how Faith brings peace with God. We are continuing in this idea today. We can tell that with the first work of the this passage. Therefore. The Idea here is peace with God was lost because Adam the Archetypal human failed in his relationship with God through disobedience.…
Introduction Me We 1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as…
Introduction Me We Romans 3:21-31 21 But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, attested by the Law and the Prophets. 22 The righteousness of God is through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe, since there is no distinction. 23 For all have sinned and fall short of…
Introduction Me You Romans 3:1-20 1 So what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? 2 Considerable in every way. First, they were entrusted with the very words of God. 3 What then? If some were unfaithful, will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness? 4 Absolutely…
Introduction Romans 2:25-29 Circumcision benefits you if you observe the law, but if you are a lawbreaker, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. So if an uncircumcised man keeps the law’s requirements, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision? A man who is physically uncircumcised,…
Introduction 17 Now if you call yourself a Jew, and rely on the law, and boast in God, 18 and know his will, and approve the things that are superior, being instructed from the law, 19 and if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light to those in darkness, 20 an instructor of the ignorant,…
Introduction Paul here turns his attention away from everyone like he has been talking about and to the Jews in particular. Remember Paul has just finished saying that because of the wrath of God people have been turned over to their own desires of the heart. Turned over to the way of the beast. Romans…
Introduction Paul shares a profound truth that resonates through the ages, revealing how truth produces conviction and courage in those who believe it. Romans 1:16-17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also…
Introduction Romans 1:7-15 To all who are in Rome, loved by God, called as saints. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you because the news of your faith is being reported in all the world. God is my witness, whom…
God Rest on the Seventh Day Is seven a meaningful design feature of page 1 of the Bible? The seven days just leap off the page to almost any reader. You don't have to know anything to know that there's seven days and that seems to very be very meaningful. Something that won't strike most readers who…
Introduction No other book in the bible has been more influential to the modern protestant american than the book of Romans. It is a book that so influenced a man named Martin Luther that he started, what now after all is said and done is called, the protestant Reformation. Accomplice to murder, persecutor,…
Introduction 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed:…
Introduction It is the Christmas time. We have all read that passage in Matthew 1:23 ““The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).” taken from Isaiah 7:14 . Let’s Read the passage 10 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the Lord your…
Introduction I was reading a book by Jennie Allen called “Get out of Your head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts”. It’s A good book aimed at women focusing in on those toxic thoughts that spiral out of control. In the book she states that here friend, a licensed therapist, told her that every lie…
Meaning of the word “Heaven” in the Bible Given the reality of the waters above the heavens, the Hebrew word “heavens” (shamayim / םימש) can be used in three distinct waters within biblical cosmic geography. “Heavens” can refer to the sky-dome itself that divides the cosmic waters above and below Genesis…
Introduction I was reading a book by Jennie Allen called “Get out of Your head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts”. It’s A good book aimed at women focusing in on those toxic thoughts that spiral out of control. In the book she states that here friend, a licensed therapist, told her that every lie…
Introduction I was reading a book by Jennie Allen called “Get out of Your head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts”. It’s A good book aimed at women focusing in on those toxic thoughts that spiral out of control. In the book she states that here friend, a licensed therapist, told her that every lie…
Introduction Today we look at a passage calls us to wage a spiritual battle that often goes unnoticed but holds immense significance, especially in the context of our mental health. It teaches us to take every thought captive for Christ, a principle that can bring peace and healing to our minds. Scripture:…
Introduction We are coming to the last in the series of David’s Life. David will not die in this passage but this passage and the rest of Samuel is more like an appendix to the story of David. Today we are talking about David’s Last Words. 2 Samuel 23:1-7 1 These are the last words of David: “The inspired…
Introduction Back to the life of David. Where are we? David has become a great king uniting the land of Israel under on rule. But he is not a perfect king or father. He has sinned committed adultery and murder to cover up things. He not taken justice for his daughters rape. He has not stepped up and…
Introduction Last week we read about the rape of a woman by her half-brother. Amnon rapes Tamar the sister of Absolom. All children of David the King of Israel. 2 Samuel 13:23-36 23 Two years later, when Absalom’s sheepshearers were at Baal Hazor near the border of Ephraim, he invited all the king’s…
Introduction Me We 1 Samuel 28:1-20 1 In those days the Philistines gathered their forces to fight against Israel. Achish said to David, “You must understand that you and your men will accompany me in the army.” 2 David said, “Then you will see for yourself what your servant can do.” Achish replied,…
Introduction 1 Samuel 27:1-6 1 But David thought to himself, “One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.” 2 So David and the…
Introduction 1 Samuel 25:2-13 2 A certain man in Maon, who had property there at Carmel, was very wealthy. He had a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in Carmel. 3 His name was Nabal and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband…
Introduction Today we are pausing to look at another Holiday in the lives of the Jewish Community. This particular time is not commanded in the scriptures. This Holy day is Tish B’av & The Three Weeks Though Jesus does tell us what will happen As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said…
Introduction 1 Samuel 24:1-22 1 After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the Desert of En Gedi.” 2 So Saul took three thousand able young men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags of the Wild Goats. 3 He came to the sheep pens along…
Introduction Well to those of you who know me at all have already noticed that I am a bit of Geek. Not a nerd because I am aware of my condition, And that contributes to today being one of my favorite Jewish Holidays. We have been talking about many of the holidays this year. Not all but many of them…
Introduction We have made it all the way through the book of Galatians. We are on the last chapter. Today we are talking about the responsibilities of freedom that come with the freedoms we have talked about throughout this book. Galatians 6 1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you…
Introduction This week we are looking at the first fruit found not in 5:22 but in 5:23 Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control Talking about Gentleness today. I believe a misunderstood topic, Because in some twisted way we have let ourselves believe the Lie that…
Introduction I want to begin today’s time in the scriptures as we are walking through the fruits of the spirit and we are on the fruit of Faithfulness. I want to begin a little different today to begin today I want to read something not from the bible Gasp!! Mend All The Pieces This is the Lyrics from…
We Like to talk about Love. Everyone likes love it feels good. We like to talk about Joy. We like to talk about Peace. These things feel good to talk about. They give us a smile when we have them, And they can make us want them if we don’t. But we don’t like to talk about today’s fruit. Remember this…
Introduction Peace of God. Have you ever thought What is the Peace of God? What makes it different from the world? We know it is but how? Fruit of the Spirit 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such…
Introduction Today we are talking about χαρά ( Chara) – Joy We are known by our fruits Matthew 12:33 . Good or bad, holy or unholy, worldly or Godly, Spiritual or flesh. They are known by their fruit, and what are the fruits of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 . Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness,…
Introduction I was thinking of the Blackwood’s that are coming today. and I couldn’t help but sing some of the old gospel hymns that I grew up with. Hearing them strummed on a guitar. Sometimes I wish I learned how to play those old songs of the faith. As I was singing to myself I remembered a song.…
Introduction 20 So you’ll recognize them by their fruit. The flesh, the world, and the body of believers will be known by their fruit. Your fruit is very important. And is something to be celebrated. Today we will begin by looking at the first fruit found in Galatians 5:22 22 But the fruit of the Spirit…
Introduction Galatians 5:16-26 16 I say, then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want. 18…
Introduction Today we are talking about Falling from God’s Grace Can you fall from God’s grace? 1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. 2 Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised,…
Introduction Galatians 3:29-4:20 Galatians 3:29–4:20 (NIV) 29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. 1 What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2 The heir is subject…
Music 🎶O Holy Night 🎶Away in the Manger Introduction Christmas Eve. What a wonderful and special time. A time in which we gather, because Tomorrow is the day we have chosen to celebrate the birth of the King. The king of Hope. 1 Nevertheless, the gloom of the distressed land will not be like that of…
Introduction We have been talking a lot about the Law lately. It’s a central theme in the book of Galatians. It’s a central theme because just like us we like to feel like we have some part in our salvation. We want to earn it. We want to feel like we can do it alone. But we can’t. We need God and we…
Today we are in chapter three of the book of Galatians. And there are correlations between this group that Paul is writing to and our society today. Doing 1 You foolish Galatians! Who has cast a spell on you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified? 2 I only want to learn this…
Introduction Galatians 1:11-24 11 For I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel preached by me is not of human origin. 12 For I did not receive it from a human source and I was not taught it, but it came by a revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard about my former way of life…
Introduction Galatians 1:10 10 For am I now trying to persuade people, or God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Here in this passage Paul states that he is not preaching to please men but to please God. He is not saying that…
Welcome Have Veterans stand Introduction Today we are looking at a call to awareness and we are going to be using some pop culture to do that. Pop culture is Popular culture. Usually secular and Refers to movies, books, music, etc. That are popular in mainstream culture. Galatians 1:6-9 6 I am amazed…
Introduction This Book has influenced Church history especially the protestant reformation more than almost any other book And it is very applicable today. Galatians 1:1-5 1 Paul, an apostle—not from men or by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers…
Introduction Leviticus 23:39-44 39 “You are to celebrate the Lord ’s festival on the fifteenth day of the seventh month for seven days after you have gathered the produce of the land. There will be complete rest on the first day and complete rest on the eighth day. 40 On the first day you are to take…
Introduction Leviticus 23:26-32 26 The Lord again spoke to Moses: 27 “The tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. You are to hold a sacred assembly and practice self-denial; you are to present a food offering to the Lord . 28 On this particular day you are not to do any work, for it…
Leviticus 23:24-25 24 “Tell the Israelites: In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you are to have a day of complete rest, commemoration, and trumpet blasts—a sacred assembly. 25 You must not do any daily work, but you must present a food offering to the Lord .” Festival of Trumpets AKA…
Introduction This coming year we are going to be looking at different Jewish Holidays. And their biblical Bases for them. Many of these you will see in the scriptures and there for will be familiar with some of the teachings. Some you may never heard of depending on your exposure to the Hebrew world,…
Today we are continuing in the spiritual Gifts in the way that makes the most since to me. The way that makes the most since to me is from 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 4 Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are different ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are different activities,…
Today we are continuing in the spiritual Gifts in the way that makes the most since to me. The way that makes the most since to me is from 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. And there are different activities, but…
Today we are continuing in the spiritual Gifts in the way that makes the most since to me. The way that makes the most since to me is from 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. And there are different activities, but…
Today we are continuing in the spiritual Gifts in the way that makes the most since to me. The way that makes the most since to me is from 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. And there are different activities, but…
Today we are continuing in the spiritual Gifts in the way that makes the most since to me. The way that makes the most since to me is from 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. And there are different activities, but…
Introduction My way of looking at the spiritual gifts is a bit different than others have done so in the past. It was a way I learned from Chip Ingram and I have know Idea where he learned it from. But It is the way that makes the most since to me. I have seen and even taken hundreds of spiritual gift…
It’s Worth It What is your VBS story? Are you among the 60% of adults who attended VBS while growing up? If so, the odds are that your experience was positive. Nine out of 10 American adults who attended VBS while growing up report having positive memories of those experiences. And, if you did attend…
Introduction Today we are looking at a theme instead of looking at just one passage or two we are looking at a theme that spans the entire book of Acts. Yes we are back in acts for one last Sunday. And this is an Idea that I didn’t really get to discuss while we were journeying through the book. We get…
Introduction Acts 28:17-31 17 Now it happened that after three days, he called together those who were the most prominent of the Jews. And when they had assembled, he said to them, “Men and brothers, although I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, from Jerusalem I was delivered…
Introduction Acts 28:11-16 11 After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered at the island, with the Twin Gods as its figurehead. 12 Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed three days. 13 From there, after making a circuit along the coast, we reached Rhegium. After one day a south…
Introduction Acts 27:39-28:10 39 When daylight came, they did not recognize the land but sighted a bay with a beach. They planned to run the ship ashore if they could. 40 After cutting loose the anchors, they left them in the sea, at the same time loosening the ropes that held the rudders. Then they…
Introduction Acts 27:21-38 21 Since they had been without food for a long time, Paul then stood up among them and said, “You men should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete and sustain this damage and loss. 22 Now I urge you to take courage, because there will be no loss of any of your lives,…
Introduction Acts 27:1-22 1 And when it was decided that we would sail away to Italy, they handed over Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion named Julius of the Augustan Cohort. 2 And we went aboard a ship from Adramyttium that was about to sail to the places along the coast of Asia and put out…
Introduction 1 Now when Festus set foot in the province, after three days he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. 2 And the chief priests and the most prominent men of the Jews brought charges against Paul to him, and were urging him, 3 asking for a favor against him, that he summon him to Jerusalem,…
Introduction What happened in Chapters 21-23 I have chosen to skip preaching through Chapters 21-23 not they are not good just not what I am focusing on. I recommend you read that on your own time. Lets sum this up. These chapters form a bridge between Paul’s third missionary journey and his trip to…
Introduction Acts 20:17-38 17 Now from Miletus, he sent to Ephesus and summoned the elders of the church. 18 When they came to him, he said to them, “You know, from the first day I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the whole time, 19 serving the Lord with all humility, with tears, and during the trials…
Introduction Acts 20: 7-12 And on the first day of the week, when we had assembled to break bread, Paul began conversing with them, because he was going to leave on the next day, and he extended his message until midnight. Now there were quite a few lamps in the upstairs room where we were gathered.…
Introduction Easter Hebrews 12:1-6 1 Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, 2 keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of…
Introduction Today we get to read about a riot, a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons. I have never been in a large riot. I have never been in a riot that was for a cause. I do remember this time in junior high. Annoying little punks we were. A riot started in a hall…
Introduction Acts 19:8-19 8 Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly over a period of three months, arguing and persuading them about the kingdom of God. 9 But when some became hardened and would not believe, slandering the Way in front of the crowd, he withdrew from them, taking the disciples, and…
Introduction While you turn there let me catch you up. Paul and Barnabas have finished their first missionary Journey traveling in what we know as Turkey. They have returned to Antioch and defended their missions to the Gentiles. Showing all the great works that God has Done. They defended their argument…
Introduction 1 And some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom prescribed by Moses, you cannot be saved.” 2 And after there was no little strife and debate by Paul and Barnabas against them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas and some…
Introduction Acts 14:1-28 1 In Iconium they entered the Jewish synagogue, as usual, and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. 3 So they stayed there a long time and spoke…
Introduction Acts 13:13-52 13 Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia, but John left them and went back to Jerusalem. 14 They continued their journey from Perga and reached Pisidian Antioch. On the Sabbath day they went into the synagogue and sat down. 15 After the…
Now there were prophets and teachers in Antioch in the church that was there: Barnabas, and Simeon (who was called Niger), and Lucius the Cyrenian, and Manaen (a close friend of Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. And while they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart now for me…
Introduction After Herod had searched and did not find him, he interrogated the guards and ordered their execution. Then Herod went down from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there. Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. Together they presented themselves before him. After winning over…
Introduction About that time King Herod violently attacked some who belonged to the church, and he executed James, John’s brother, with the sword. When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter too, during the Festival of Unleavened Bread. After the arrest, he put him in prison and…
Israel Really quite a small peace of land that is insignificant to most nations of the time. Five Distinct Geographical Divisions THE EASTERN HILLS. These fertile hills made areas like Bashan (in the north) and Gilead (further south) legendary for their grain, cattle, wine, olives, and timber. But the…
Introduction Now those who had been scattered as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephen made their way as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. But there were some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who came to Antioch and began speaking…
Introduction The apostles and the brothers and sisters who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. When Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, “You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.” Peter began to explain to them…
Introduction Covering a large section today all of chapter ten we only read the focus passage for today’s sermon the rest try and read on your own. There is no way I can cover it all today. There was a man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment. He was a devout…
Sol Invictus Sol Invictus, Latin, unconquered Sun The worship of the sun is a temptation that has lead to syncretism of many religions in with Christianity. Thus the reason we celebrate Christmas on December 25. The reality is we are always tempted to join our religions, culture, ethnic points of view,…
Introduction Today we are talking about a scary word, change. And when he arrived in Jerusalem, he was attempting to associate with the disciples, and they were all afraid of him, because they did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and related to…
What a great musical to listen to. you know the truth in the music is great because it is the truth. Our savior was born this Christmas day and one day would give his life so we made find it. 35 “I am the bread of life,” Jesus told them. “No one who comes to me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes…
5 Jesus sent out these twelve after giving them instructions: “Don’t take the road that leads to the Gentiles, and don’t enter any Samaritan town. 6 Instead, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse…
Introduction Today we are talking about one of the most popular passages in Acts. If there is a passage that people know in Acts it’s this one, because it shows that anyone can be converted. Acts 9:1-24 1 But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high…
Introduction 26 An angel of the Lord spoke to Philip: “Get up and go south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is the desert road.) 27 So he got up and went. There was an Ethiopian man, a eunuch and high official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of her entire…
Introduction 1 And Saul was agreeing with his murder. Now there happened on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation over him. 3…
Introduction 1 And Saul was agreeing with his murder. Now there happened on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation over him. 3…
41 The Philistine came closer and closer to David, with the shield-bearer in front of him. 42 When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him because he was just a youth, healthy, and handsome. 43 He said to David, “Am I a dog that you come against me with sticks?” Then he cursed David by his…
Introduction Acts 7:54 - 8:1 54 When they heard these things, they were enraged and gnashed their teeth at him. 55 Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven. He saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 He said, “Look, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man…
Last Time on Acts Stephen a man full of the holy spirit that has been gifted to do many works of The lord. He has been brought before the Sanhedrin. They lied in court and are seeking to get him killed. The Sanhedrin in trying to get Stephen killed: Here we hear Stephen’s response. This isn’t a defense…
Jeremiah Major prophet - BC 627 -580 Name means “Yahweh Exalts”. Known as the crying prophet Why do you think his nom de plume is the Crying prophet? Preparing the people for the enviable fall of Jerusalem Descendant of Abiathar - banished by Solomon. Baruch is his scribe Call and Mission of Jeremiah…
Introduction Acts 6:8-15 8 Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Opposition arose, however, from some members of the Freedmen’s Synagogue, composed of both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and some from Cilicia and Asia, and they began to argue with…
Introduction Acts 6:1–7 (CSB) 1 In those days, as the disciples were increasing in number, there arose a complaint by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution. 2 The Twelve summoned the whole company of the disciples and said, “It…
Introduction Acts 5:12-42 12 Many signs and wonders were being done among the people through the hands of the apostles. They were all together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13 No one else dared to join them, but the people spoke well of them. 14 Believers were added to the Lord in increasing numbers—multitudes…
Introduction 32 Now the group of those who believed were one heart and soul, and no one said anything of what belonged to him was his own, but all things were theirs in common. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them…
Introduction Were You Encouraged this Week? After they were released, they went to their own people and reported everything the chief priests and the elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together to God and said, “Master, you are the one who made the heaven, the earth,…
God’s People we are going to be talking about God’s people today. I know what you are thinking about another lesson on the Hebrew people. But instead we are going to talk about a different group of Gods people. we are going to talk about everyone favorite conversion story today we are going to talk about…
Introduction Peter and John were walking into the temple for prayer to God as it was the time of prayer. As they pass through the Beautiful gate they see a man who has never walked and he is about 40 and they command him to walk In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Because of this action they were…
Introduction to Old Testament with Pastor Ryan. Watched a video link can be found here: https://media.faithlife.com/logos-media/378553-33560806--
Introduction Now Peter and John were going up to the temple for the time of prayer at three in the afternoon. A man who was lame from birth was being carried there. He was placed each day at the temple gate called Beautiful, so that he could beg from those entering the temple. When he saw Peter and John…
With the death of Solomon, Rehoboam is made King because he is the son of Solomon Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about it, he stayed in Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon’s presence. Jeroboam stayed in Egypt.…
Introduction Today we are talking about the Holy Spirit. Something that was introduced in Acts 2 . It is an aspect of God that separates us from other believer using similar terms And many different groups claim beings that are similar to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit in the Christian world view describes…
End of David’s Reign 1 Kings 1-2 Describes the end of David’s reign. David's sons watched his strength slip away, waiting for him to die. Abishag a concubine is brought to David and even she cannot stir him. She is sent to keep him warm, and his sons start to plot against him. After Absalom was killed,…
Introduction Last week we discussed the coming of the Holy Spirit. What a blessing what an amazing event. As the Holy Spirit came the disciples immediately began to tell other of Jesus Christ and his Resurrection. This week we see Peter addresses the crowd. Most scholars believe that Peter spoke in Aramaic,…
13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. 14 How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it. 15 “Be on your guard against false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing…
Introduction At the end of chapter 1 the believers gathered in silence and prayer. Obediently, they awaited the promise of the Holy Spirit’s coming and the Lord’s command for them to do nothing until that event occurred. Apart from the business of selecting Matthias to replace Judas, the believers engaged…
Proverbs 22:6 (KJV 1900) 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it. This is something that everyone seems to always what to know. What can i do to understand the youth of today. when it says youth this is children's ministry all the way to high school…
Introduction This week I want to go back to acts chapter 1. I didn’t get to finish what I had started there and would like to revisit the replacing of Judas Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain that is called Olive Grove which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. And when they…
Introduction Starting a new sermon series going through the book of Acts. Acts is the Third longest book in the New Testament. Only Matthew and Luke are longer. That being said it is 30% of the New Testament. This is a continuation on the previous series through the life of Jesus. As acts is the continuation…
18 As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged him earnestly that he might remain with him. 19 Jesus did not let him but told him, “Go home to your own people, and report to them how much the Lord has done for you and how he has had mercy on you.” 20 So he went out and…
Introduction We have talked about the intermediate stage but what happens in the life after life. When we Go to the new heaven and the new earth. Nearly Every Christian I have spoken with has some idea that eternity is an unending church service…we have settled on an image of the never-ending sing-along…
Introduction So far we have not talked about Hell. And I have done this on purpose. If you type in “heaven and hell” with quotes around it on Bible gateway, you wont find it. In most places it is “heaven and earth”. Hell is not the opposite of Heaven it is earth. The reason for the lack of Heaven and…
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time We are so excited for this re branding of the students ministries I thought it would be fitting to go over the verse and why we are going to go in this Direction based on what God tells us. With…
Introduction As human beings, we have a terminal disease called mortality. The current death rate is 100 percent. Unless Christ returns soon, we’re all going to die. We don’t like to think about death; yet, worldwide, 3 people die every second, 180 every minute, and nearly 11,000 every hour. If the Bible…
Takes place during the time of the judges. Not part of the Deuteronomistic History not found in this section in the Septuagint, part of the writings. Story Elimelech - From Bethlehem. Takes his wife Naomi to Moab to live during a time of famine in Israel. Naomi - Jewish woman. Elimelech’s wife. Malhom…
Dear friends, I urge you as strangers and exiles to abstain from sinful desires that wage war against the soul. Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits. Submit to every human…
Introduction No one comes to the Bible in a vacuum. We all have preconceived notions of what heaven will be like. Some of you are comfortable in your notions and some of you are not. As we started last week talking of heaven did you ask yourself where did your preconceived notions come from? The Bible…
Living Hope Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. You are being…
Introduction Heaven is a subject people are intrigued with. Historically, when life gets hard and uncertain and even dangerous, people tend to give more thought to life beyond this life. When life is hard “down here,” we tend to wonder what’s “up there.” But I have found that even for believers the subject…
We had a small error the begining 5 minutes did not record. You can see my notes via our website at laughlinchurch.com under past sermons.
The Hazor video can be seen at https://tv.faithlife.com/860d9be0-7319-4bb0-8d94-7ff91e21ec92
Because she nagged him day after day and pleaded with him until she wore him out, he told her the whole truth and said to her, “My hair has never been cut, because I am a Nazirite to God from birth. If I am shaved, my strength will leave me, and I will become weak and be like any other man.” When Delilah…
Introduction Today we are looking at something that we often not always but often over look. We just throw it in with the death, burial and resurrection. Today we are looking at the ascension of Jesus and why is it important to you and me. 50 And he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his…
Deuteronomic History Deuteronomistic history Joshua Judges 1 & 2 Samuel 1 & 2 Kings Labeled Deuteronomistic History because of its close ties to the book of Deuteronomy. And because it is believed to be edited by the Deuteronomy Historians (names unknown). Their purpose was to explain why God had caused…
Introduction I prepare to preach I feel that I must state again that sometimes I do and sometimes I don't list my sources but If you are curious where I got material or are interested in a topic please see me. I can help you. As I prepared for this week I found many good lessons from CARM.org & ColdcaseChristianity…
But Thomas (called “Twin”), one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples were telling him, “We’ve seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “If I don’t see the mark of the nails in his hands, put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will never…
When they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage at the Mount of Olives, Jesus then sent two disciples, telling them, “Go into the village ahead of you. At once you will find a donkey tied there with her colt. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs…
Introduction John 19:38-42 After this, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus—but secretly because of his fear of the Jews—asked Pilate that he might remove Jesus’s body. Pilate gave him permission; so he came and took his body away. Nicodemus (who had previously come to him at night) also…
My brothers and sisters, do not show favoritism as you hold on to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. For if someone comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and a poor person dressed in filthy clothes also comes in, if you look with favor on the one wearing the…
Introduction Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he told his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. He said to them, “I am deeply grieved to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake.” He went a…
How do you sow Again he began to teach by the sea, and a very large crowd gathered around him. So he got into a boat on the sea and sat down, while the whole crowd was by the sea on the shore. He taught them many things in parables, and in his teaching he said to them, “Listen! Consider the sower who…
Introduction Luke 22:14-20 When the hour came, he reclined at the table, and the apostles with him. Then he said to them, “I have fervently desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” Then he took a cup,…
Finishing our discusion of the book of Exodus. Watched a video found on Faithlife TV follow link https://faithlifetv.com/items/359714
Then one of the Twelve, the man called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” So they weighed out thirty pieces of silver for him. And from that time he started looking for a good opportunity to betray him. Judas Iscariot, One…
Shield of Faith In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. As we close our series on the armor of God we close with the one that is so vital for us as Christians. We as Christians are called to hold true to the faith even when…
6 While Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman approached him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume. She poured it on his head as he was reclining at the table. 8 When the disciples saw it, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. 9 “This might have been sold…
Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil,…
12 The next day when they went out from Bethany, he was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree with leaves, he went to find out if there was anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for it was not the season for figs. 14 He said to it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you…
Leviticus makes up the Body of Priestly Code. Attempts to draw out for the people what makes them holy. What distinguishes or separates them from those who are not holy. The Emphasis in Leviticus upon sacrifices and offerings enables us to appreciate the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary Sacrifice…
Helm of Salvation The helm of Salvation is one of my favorite pieces of the Armor of God but in the other hand it is one of the most gut checking pieces that is out there. this is an armor piece that is going to make you really have to think about what have you been doing with your life. See this armor…
34 When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they came together. 35 And one of them, an expert in the law, asked a question to test him: 36 “Teacher, which command in the law is the greatest?” 37 He said to him, “ Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and…