This year we’re going to work at developing some tools that will help us “live by faith” rather than just practicing “the faith” every now and then. Our theme verse can be no other but Luke 9:23 – “Then He … Continue reading
Category Archives: New Testament Characters
A Proper Response To Jesus Christ (Luke 5:1-11)
There was something about Jesus that caused the disciples to go wherever He went and to do whatever He asked them to do. We need to know what traits Jesus had, which caused His disciples to follow Him. And then … Continue reading
Shaping Shepherds (Acts 20:25-38)
What did the Apostle Paul say and do to prepare the elders of the church at Ephesus for their work of shepherding souls for Jesus Christ? Notes — PPT
Simeon – Anna – Joseph
Prior to Jesus’ birth, some Jews were patiently and confidently waiting for the promised Christ. They had an image of what they thought He ought to be like, but He turned out to be quite different from what they expected. … Continue reading
Posted in Anna, Jesus Birth, Jesus Kingdom, Joseph of Arimathea, Simeon
Tagged consolation, kingdom, looking, redemption, waiting
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A Tale of Two Mothers
Mothers CAN have an enormous influence over their children. A mother who has a strong moral character and a gentle demeanor can communicate with a child better than just about anyone. In this lesson we want to view two cases … Continue reading
Posted in Eunice, Herodias, Home and Family, Love, Marriage, Mother's Day, Motherhood, Virtue, Woman's Role
Tagged Eunice, Herodias, Mother's Day
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Displeased with God
By Boyd Jennings First, it’s easy to be displeased with someone we don’t fully understand. Sometimes the more we get to know a person the easier it is to overcome something that displeases us about him or her. Secondly, it’s easy … Continue reading
Posted in 2. Articles, Disappointment, Naaman, Rich Young Ruler
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Unashamed Of The Gospel (Romans 1:13-17)
Paul is telling the saints at Rome that, in the gospel, we have a message to be proud of – a true & honorable message – a message like no other — message of eternal salvation. In our text, Paul … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel, Paul, Preaching, Romans
Tagged Gospel Of Christ, Gospel preaching, Not ashamed, Power Of God, Salvation
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When Is A Person Ready For Baptism?
How did the Apostles know when the hearers of the gospel were ready to be baptized? When is a person a true candidate for scriptural baptism into Christ? For sermon click here For slides click here
Paul and Silas “Singing in the Pain”
It is easier to rejoice when everything is going well. There are few Christians who will “sing in the pain”, but we’re going to remember two who did (Acts 16). For sermon click here For slides click here
Saul’s Substitutes (1 Samuel 15)
If any man had reasons to be a success it was King Saul; he had many apparent advantages, and yet his life was an utter failure (1 Sam 28, 31). How do we explain this? Saul failed because he lived … Continue reading