Bible Study

Christmas sermon series: God’s Missionary Heart Joy to the World – Isaiah 9 Unhappy Holidays at Christmas – Revelation 12 The Angels Announce the Good News – Luke 1 The Days After Christmas and A New Year – Colossians 1 Christmas comes in the angelic announcement of the good news of Jesus Christ. Imagine the … Continue reading “Luke 1:26-38 – The Angels Announce the Good News – Bible study”

Scriptures: Luke 1:26-38 Introduction The story of the announcement and birth of Jesus inspires and blesses all of us. We hear the angel Gabriel say to Mary, “you have found favor with God.” (Luke 1:30b) and we wonder at what a marvelous surprise from heaven Mary and Joseph received. But what turned out to be … Continue reading “Luke 1:26-38 – Surprises from Heaven – Bible study”

Christmas sermon series: God’s Greatest Gift I Wonder as I Wander – John 1 Interruptions at Christmas – Matthew 1 Are You Satisfied with Christmas? – Matthew 2 And They Were Amazed – Luke 2 Scriptures: Luke 2:8-18 Introduction Do you realize that most of our mental images about Christmas come from medieval art and … Continue reading “Luke 2:8-18 – And They Were Amazed – Bible study”

Scriptures: Luke 2 Introduction Some events have a bigger bite than originally anticipated for example, a thief was startled to hear a quiet voice coming from a across a dark room saying, “Jesus is watching you.” The thief shined his flashlight toward the voice and was relieved to see a parrot saying the words, “Jesus … Continue reading “Luke 2:36-38 – Anna’s Witness: The Messengers of Evangelism – Bible study”

Sermon series: Godly Virtues Honesty: The Complete Virtue – 2 Kings 12 Godliness: The Serious Virtue – 1 Corinthians 10 Contentment: The Learned Virtue – Philippians 4 Usefulness: The Impact Virtue – Luke 5 Endurance: The Resilient Virtue – Romans 5 Scriptures: Luke 5 Introduction She wanted to help, and so, because she was a … Continue reading “Luke 5 – Usefulness: The Impact Virtue – Bible study”

Sermon series: It’s a Miracle! What’s Water Got to Do with It? – John 1-2 Being Biblical – Luke 5 Strength through Authority – Luke 7 When Someone You Love Is Hurting – Philemon What’s in Your Lunchbox? – John 6 This sermon compliments a study through Empowering Kingdom Growth: The Heartbeat of God by … Continue reading “Luke 7:1-10 – Strength through Authority – 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: Luke 9:57-60 Introduction Imagine a pastor having three church members respond to a challenging sermon about serving Christ and volunteer to work in the nursery, teach … Continue reading “Luke 9:57-60 – Fit for Service – 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 Sermon series: Guarding Your Heart Guard Your Heart Blinders of the Heart Battle for the Heart Reigning with a New Heart Following the Heart of God Scriptures: … Continue reading “Luke 10:18-24 – Battle for the Heart – Bible study”

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 Introduction Steve Tran was tired of spotting them crawling down the wall while he watched TV. He was tired of the middle-of-the-night discoveries when he turned on the kitchen light. He was tired of the rowdy cockroach poker games the bugs were obviously having in the dark corners of his pantry.Steve was … Continue reading “Luke 10:38-42 – Successful Siblings – Bible study”

Sermon series: When Relationships Collide The Business of Heaven – Luke 10 It’s Not About Me – 1 Samuel 24 The Power of Contentment – Genesis 13 A Hill to Die On – Galatians 2 An Unlikely Advocate – 1 Samuel 25 God Meant It for Good – Genesis 37, 50 To be used with: … Continue reading “Luke 10:38-42 – The Business of Heaven – Bible study”