Instructions for the Game of Life (Part 8) Instructions for the Wise Use of Alcohol (Proverbs 20:1) Theme: Biblical view of the use of Alcohol Introduction: In a country where there are at least twenty million problem drinkers, and millions of others who use alcohol to excess, we certainly need some instruction when it comes…
Lord Teach Us to Pray (10) The Prayer of protectio Theme: Learning how prayer is about learning to lean on the Lord Introduction: We have been learning to pray because frankly as Paul put it we have a problem; “We do not know what we ought to pray for,…” (Rom 8:26) Where do we learn…
The Perfect Father Matthew 6:9 Introduction: Well, let me just start by wishing all our dads out there a “Happy Father’s Day!” If you’re a father, you know good and well, “Father’s Day” isn’t nearly as big as Mother’s Day. The truth of the matter is, dads don’t get a lot of bragging on, and…
How to Study the Bible Today “Who Can Study the Bible Today?” (Psalms 119:105 & 1 Peter 2:1, 2) Theme: We’ll identify seven qualifications of the one who can effectively study Introduction: We live in a unique time in terms of information. Anyone can say anything. There is so much information, so many people creating…
Make Disciples! (Part 7) The Conclusion of Discipleship (Acts 1:8) Theme: We have all the power and authority we need live the life of modeling Jesus and making disciples Introduction: The Question is often asked: “Can I be a Christian without joining or being a part of the church?” The answer: Yes, it is possible. But the…
The Intentional Life (Part 8) “Intentionally Working for the Lord” (Col. 3:23 ) Theme: Being a servant of the Lord means serving the Lord Introduction: If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you have a promise – Jesus came to give you a “full” life! (Jn.10:10) A large portion of that life involves work.…
New Year, New Change (Exodus 13:21-22) Theme: We can overcome the fear of change by following God Introduction: Are you like most of the rest of us who you don’t like change? But it is a new year. Maybe as you look back at last year, you think, “This year some things are going to…
Unwrapping Christmas (Part 5) Christmas Love Luke 2:1-7 Theme: Focus: On the significance in how God showed love by giving Christ. Introduction: There is so much that comes at us especially this time of the year. Before we know it, Christmas day is here, and it seems that we just did not get prepared to…
“God is Coming” In times of darkness and weak faith. God’s presence is promished to life us up. Christmas time can often be a time of great stress. The prophet Isaiah was sent by God to deliver a message to King Ahaz who was under great stress. In his time of need the message was…
My Thanksgiving List (Psalm 63:1-4) Theme: Things we should be thankful for Introduction: We are in Thanksgiving week. A week sanctioned and scheduled by the government. But did you know there is a divinely scheduled Thanksgiving Day. It’s today-and tomorrow, and the next day. In our text, David found satisfaction in praising (and in…