Bible Study

Sermon series: Pressure Points The Times that Try Men’s Souls – Matthew 14 The Devil Made Me Do It – Matthew 4 Did Jesus Play Favorites? – Mark 7 The King’s Speech – Various Passages Jesus’ Plan for Resolving Conflict – Matthew 5, 18 Room for Revenge? – Matthew 5, 26 To be used with: … Continue reading “Matthew 26:50-53, 65-68 – Room for Revenge? – Bible study”

A three-sermon series on the cross These sermons will help your church family look at the cross from the perspective of the Roman Centurion, Joseph of Arimathea, and Barabbas. The sermon on the Roman Centurion is a dramatic monologue. The Joseph of Arimathea sermon uses a “before and after the cross” format. The Barabbas sermon … Continue reading “Matthew 27:15-26 – What Difference Did the Cross Make? – Bible study”

Sermon series: Questions Jesus Asked Crumbs for Dogs Fit for Service Battle for the Heart A Call to Remember: The Lord’s Supper Go Tell It on the Mountain Scriptures: Matthew 28 Introduction Go Tell It on the Mountain, the carol that provides inspiration for the sermon below, was the product of the prayers and faith … Continue reading “Matthew 28 – Go Tell It on the Mountain – Bible study”

Sermon series: Foundations of Our Faith What Kind of Savior Are You Looking For? – John 12 Feelings You Never Forget – Matthew 28 Created to Bear Fruit – John 15 Caesarea Philippi – Confronting Reality – Matthew 16 The Lamb Who Became a Shepherd – Revelation 7 Scriptures: Matthew 28:1-10 The early disciples witnessed … Continue reading “Matthew 28:1-10 – Feelings You Never Forget – Bible study”

Sermon series: God, The Holy Spirit The Spirit’s Role: Helping Us See Jesus The Spirit’s Identity: A Person Who Is God The Spirit’s Work: From Start to Finish The Spirit Defined Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Matthew 28:19 Connection to unit theme While we are hard pressed to comprehend it, the Bible is clear that God is … Continue reading “Matthew 28:19 – The Spirit Defined – Bible study”

Sermon series: The Person God Uses Make No Excuses – Jeremiah 1 Let Your Heart Be Broken – Jeremiah 8, 9 Rise Above Discouragement – Jeremiah 20 Sermon: Persevere in Obedience – Jeremiah 37, 38 Scriptures: Jeremiah 8:4-13, 18; 9:1 Introduction In 1947, Robert Pierce worked for a religious non-profit organization called Youth for Christ. … Continue reading “Mark 1, 2, 4 – The Prophet, Priest, and King of Miracles – Bible study”

This sermon is Chapter 8 of A Minister’s Treasury of Funeral and Memorial Messages by Jim Henry, former pastor of First Baptist Church Orlando, Florida Scriptures: Mark 4:35-41 Introduction The Sea of Galilee is a sparkling jewel in the northern part of Israel. It is not large. It’s more like a lake than what we … Continue reading “Mark 4:35-41 – Funeral Message for a Sudden, Unexpected Death – Bible study”

Scriptures: Mark 5:21-43 In a normal lifetime, everyone will encounter physical crises. Sometimes a crisis has a short-term effect and ends in complete resolution. Often, however, a crisis leaves lingering emotional, physical, or financial strains. Other physical crises lead ultimately to death. Pastors, church members, and leaders acutely feel the force of physical crisis within … Continue reading “Mark 5:21-43 – Ministry in Physical Crisis – Bible study”

Scriptures: Mark 8:22-26 Introduction The healing of the blind man near Bethsadia is the only recorded miracle performed by Jesus where the healing was initially incomplete. This man needed a second touch to experience a full restoration of sight. We find some additional information about the setting of the miracle in Matthew 11: 20-22 where … Continue reading “Mark 8:22-26 – Walking Trees – Bible study”

Sermon series: A Lasting Legacy Building a Legacy that Lasts – Deut. 6 Hannah: A Mother Who Gave – 1 Sam. 1 Life’s Longest Journey – Gen. 22 How to Show Love and Respect to Others – John 13 Scriptures: Mark 12:28-31 Introduction Tug McGraw was quite the baseball pitcher. He won two World Series … Continue reading “Mark 12:28-31 – Building a Legacy that Lasts – Bible study”