Pass this on!Text: Hebrews 1 The writer of Hebrews is comparing Jesus Christ to angels. Why would he do that? He’s going to make that comparison because of the importance of the word of the Lord that’s been spoken particularly through Jesus Christ. Look at Hebrews 2:1-5. The point is God confirmed his word with … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Esther 3:1-6 Now, you are introduced to Haman who is a type of the antichrist. Haman demands worship. He hates the Jews because their laws forbid them to worship him and that makes him irate. Persecution comes about because Mordecai will not bow. Cursed honor (vs 1) Some folks arrive at honor because … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Exodus 22:22-24 On Father’s Day a pastor generally deals with how vital a father’s role is in the growth of a soul. Today, I’m not going to do that. I want to highlight the fatherhood of God, but not in a typical way. The truth is there are folks here who don’t … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Ephesians 2:1-7 Condemned criminal dead in trespasses and sin (vs 1) Ezra 10:19 – Dead is a description of guilt by the law. You are not condemned before the law is applied. So no one can be predestined to hell or heaven. And no one is condemned based on their nature or … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Ever overheard a conversation with bits and pieces of information that you took personally when you shouldn’t have? You’ll learn as we study the book of Hebrews that you are privy to a conversation between the Holy Spirit and the Jews that you will be able to learn from, but you won’t be … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Esther 2:21-23 Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need Thy tender care; In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, for our use Thy folds prepare. We are Thine, Thou dost befriend us, be the guardian of our way; Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us, seek us when we go astray. … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 Probate or probation is to test for a period of time. Reprobate is to have been tested and rejected. Reprobate means rejected by God. Romans 1:28 reprobate minds, unproven going into perverse and unnatural territory. Four ways to examine yourself to see if you’re reprobate and rejected by God. … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Ephesians 1:13-23 The Lord’s way of affecting real change in a soul is a process that can be divided into three “H”s. Illustration of the elephant stuck by the little stake in the ground. That circus elephant could easily pull that little stake out of the ground, but he was conditioned from … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: 2 Peter 1:5-8 Faith additions are what God says you need to add to your faith that didn’t get added when trusted Jesus Christ. (by Craig Ingram)
Pass this on!Text: Esther 2:15-19 Esther stands out among the many women the king sees. This is the original “Bachelor” TV show since the winner became the Queen of the largest and most powerful empire in the world. Now, there are a number of preachers and teachers who say Esther is going to sleep with … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Genesis 2:24 God has established laws that govern without respect of persons. The law of gravity is a law without regard for who it affects. If a person decides to jump out of a building they will fall. If the President of the United States decides to jump out of a building … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Ephesians 1:5-12 Perhaps one of the most misunderstood things is the will of God. There are things God likes and wants to see done based on who He is. The things He wants done, He either does Himself, if no one else can do them, or he reveals what He wants done … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: 1 Corinthians 16:14-18 Stephanas and his family is a great help to Paul in the ministry. And that’s what I’d like us to see tonight are the characteristics that make people a help in the ministry. Paul makes mention of Stephanas and his family as an example to the Corinthian church. The … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: John 21:15-23 Peter was no longer a disciple because he stopped following and publicly denounced Jesus Christ, Mark 16:6-7. True repentance (vss 15-17) Requires confession to the Lord Not in a booth. Not to a priest. But to Jesus Christ. Three denials and three confessions. Disappointment is hard to get over. Peter … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Proverbs 5:3-14, 20-23 The idea for this sermon came from something I read from Pastor Bevans Welder who attributed his outline to Rick Sowell. This sermon is not that sermon, but the idea of alliterating the chapter came from their idea. Sin is Delightful (vs 3) Sin is Deceptive (vss 4-5) Sin … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Ephesians 1:3-4 Heaven’s storehouse of blessings Having trusted Jesus Christ to be your savior and believed he is the Son of God, you are now seated with Jesus Christ in heavenly places. This is not an idea, but the physical location of the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. Heavenly places: Ephesians … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Paul is describing a mentality. It’s the backbone and resolve to just keep going regardless of the opposition. You may lose with it, but you won’t win without it. Carnality makes for spiritually soft people: wimpy, governed by their emotions, easily offended and very proud. They don’t last, wear … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Luke 9:57-62 We see the twelve disciples as though they were a part of fate somehow in becoming disciples. That there was no way they couldn’t be his disciples. But I want you to consider at least three people who could’ve made the cut but didn’t. The Lord has another step for … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: John 21:1-15 Peter is a leader. Go back to doing what we know how to do. Fished all night and caught nothing means they were frustrated and tired. Voice they had heard many times before, but could not make it out in this context. Maybe there was too much audible clutter. They … [Read more…]
Pass this on!Text: Ephesians 1:2 Peace is the man Christ Jesus (2:14-15) Jesus Christ brings together the sinner and God the Father Veil or the wall is flesh and blood (Colossians 1:20-22) Your flesh is what stands between you and God. 1 Corinthians 15:50 Matthew 27:51 Fasting works Exodus 33:18-20 – no man see God … [Read more…]
