The Kingdom Focused Church – Exposing
Matthew 16:18-19 / Matthew 28:18-20 – Have you ever taken a picture, taken it to be developed, and it came back “out of focus?” Do you remember your frustration? And do you remember that your frustration was controlled somewhat by basically two factors; how personal the picture and the cost of the picture. For instance, […]
The Kingdom of God
Mark 4:26-34 – Jesus gives two Parables concerning the Kingdom of God. We tend to use that term and most don’t really understand it. What is it? Can you describe it? Where is it? Candidly, most people today are not familiar with the lifestyle of a Kingdom so they don’t really understand this. – Kingdoms […]
A Message from the Master Broadcaster
Matthew 13:1-23 Introduction Broadcasting is the communication of a message through various forms of media. You might find it interesting to note broadcasting took place years before radio and television. In fact, the concept of broadcasting has an agricultural meaning. According to one dictionary the term “broadcast” can mean “To sow (seed) over a wide […]
Living In Awe of God
Originally written by Duane Garrett, edited and compiled by Teman Knight PowerPoint Presentation to download here. Studies in Exodus: Winter Bible Study 2009 Background Information for Exodus Title English title from LXX – εξoδoς (εκ oδoς) – meaning “way out,” “going out,” or “departure probably based on 19:1 Hebrew title – “And these are the names” […]
Riches in Romans
Sermon Outline “The clearest gospel of all” (Martin Luther) A letter of Paul to a strange congregation; the nearest thing to a theological treatise in all of Paul’s writings. Two fold purpose: (1) to prepare the congregation at Rome for Paul’s coming and (2) to provide a comprehensive and logical exposition of the gospel. Written […]
What If?
Exodus 1:8-10, 15-17; 2:1-6 Exodus 1:8-10KJV 8Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. 9And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we: 10Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when […]
What the Bible Has to Say About Gambling
Introduction: A woman was in a gambling casino for the first time. As she walks the floor, looking at all of the pretty lights, the machines and the special tables she is awestruck. The woman walks up to a roulette wheel and watches as someone plays a round. The attendant invites her to join the game and she […]
Sanctity of Human Life and Abortion
INTRODUCTION: The third Sunday in January is designated by the Southern Baptist Convention as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. A. Why do we need Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Because of what I read in the newspaper. Crimes of violence are escalating – the crime clock tells us that a woman is battered every 15 seconds, 1.3 adult […]
One In Christ
Introduction As I have struggled in my spirit with His Spirit, a portion of His Holy Word has come to mind. It is Galatians 3:26-29, and it reads like this in the New King James Version: For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have […]
Inviting God’s Judgment
Prayer banned from public schools. Christmas changed into a totally pagan holiday. Christmas carols and Nativity plays no longer allowed in a public forum. Easter turned into a holiday that heralds the arrival of spring. Churches urged to preach a social gospel. Thanks to the tireless efforts of liberal social planners and the ACLU, this has become a picture […]
