March 12, 2025 TEXT: Matthew 4:1-4; Luke 4:1-4 Introduction: Where is it written? (Deuteronomy 8:3) >Our physical body does need to be cared for >Our spiritual being is eternal and much more critical to keep healthy >Fasting and Praying helps us keep our priority of feeding our inner man over the outer We must feed…
February 16. 2025 TEXT: MARK 12:28-34; MATTHEW 22:34-40 Introduction: These 2 passages are at the same time and the same event according to Reese’s Chronological Bible The individual questioning Jesus is the same individual, described three different ways. The question posed Questions are a good opportunity to be a witness Answers to questions are as…
DECEMBER 22, 2024 TEXT: MATTHEW 23 The warning Jesus gave His followers: (Mt. 23:1-12) He warns them about; The liberal religious leaders Their wicked religious works Their focus on recognition Not to follow their unbiblical example The warning Jesus gave the religious lost: (Mt 23:13-36) Warning them about: Keeping people out of God’s family Their…
The Christ of Christmas Dec. 15, 2024 TEXT: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Isaiah 7:14 I. God made us to be with Him (Genesis 1:26-31) A. God made us in His image to relate to Him (v. 26-27) B. God made us in His likeness to commune with Him (v. 26) C. God made us…
Nov. 20, 2024 TEXT: Matthew 6:5-16 I. Jesus is teaching His disciples how to pray (vv. 5-15) A. Jesus teaches them how not to pray (vv. 5-8) 1. He expresses His expectation of them praying (vv. 5, 7) Jesus said when thou prayest, not if thou prayest (v. 5a) Jesus said when ye pray, not…
Nov.13, 2024 TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction: “Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. (v.1) (Matthew 3:13-17) Following being identified as the Christ by John the Baptist Following being inaugurated as the Son of God Following being declared as the Messiah of God I. Jesus was…
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024 BIMI DIRECTOR FOR ASIA & NORTH PACIFIC DAVID HARRIS GUEST SPEAKER TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20
OCTOBER 6, 2024 SPEAKER: MICHAEL HUMBER, Youth Pastor in West Virginia TEXT: Matthew 14:13-19 Jesus took time for others. Jesus took time for Himself – His relationship with the Father. How is your “pace of life”?
Sept. 25, 2024 TEXT: Matthew 17:14-23 Introduction: vv. 1-13; Mark 9 >Mark 2:19-20 “…and then shall they fast in those days.” >Jesus is away on a special assignment with Peter, James, & John >Jesus is displaying His glory to these three disciples who would be key after His departure as stated in Galatians 2:9 >God…
Sept. 18, 2024 TEXT: Matthew 9:14-17 Introduction: vs. 14 A reasonable and respectful question? It is worded as an inquiry not a challenge The intent was for understanding not to trap The issue is a normal spiritual discipline by many at the time and before I. Fasting is mourning of the soul over the flesh…