Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: Wherefore Because of the reality of our faith Hebrews 11:1-3 Because of the examples of faith others have left Hebrews 11:4-38 Because of the perfection of our faith in Christ Hebrews 11:39-40; 5:5-10; 7:22-27 Seeing we also are compassed about With so great a cloud of witnesses Choosing to…
Text: II Chronicles 20:1-25 The issues of life are real crises, but our response can make them worse II Chronicles 20:1-5 God’s people had a genuine crisis of people attacking them God’s people had not brought this crisis upon themselves God’s people responded correctly to their crisis and did not make it worse The…
Text: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Introduction: God is giving us the conclusion of the issue of life in His Word in this passage God says this is what makes the whole purpose and duty of life on earth God says this is important because of our accountability to God in judgment. How does God’s word describe a…
Text: Matthew 11:25-30 Introduction: The word “woman” is used in the bible 339 times The word “women” is used in the Bible 170 times The word “mother” is used in the bible 292 times There are at least 30 different significant references to women in the ministry of Jesus. (see below) Jesus and His mother,…
Text: Psalm 100 Actions we are called to do Make a joyful noise Psalm 100:1 Serve the Lord Psalm 100:2 Come before God’s presence Know ye the LORD…
Text: Matthew 11:25-30 Introduction: The context This is an invitation to relationship An invitation to come to Jesus An invitation to join with Jesus II Corinthians 6:14; Proverbs 1:10-15 It is an invitation to be a learner of Jesus Matthew 10:24; II Peter 3:18 This…
Text: Ephesians 3:1-13 Introduction: “For this cause…” Eph. 3:14 “I, Paul …” II Corinthians 5:14 “For you Gentiles …” Acts…
Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: The prayer is unto the Father in Heaven Eph. 3:14-15 The prayer is about our experience from a relationship with God Eph. 3:16 The prayer is about…
Text: John 21:15-25 The significance of Jesus’ words The question of Peter’s love John 21:15-17 The statement of Jesus’ instruction The declaration of Jesus about Peter’s future For his life John 21:15-16 For his death John 21:18 For his focus John 21:19 The significance…
Text: John 21:1-14 Jesus manifested His love in completing His mission He left heaven John 17:5-6, 24; I John 4:9 He lived on earth in human form without sin I Timothy 3:16; I John 1:2 He let Himself be crucified so that He could rise from the dead Romans 3:21; I John…