Bible Study

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: 1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22 Introduction David is one of the most illustrious, interesting, and inspiring characters of the Bible. He was a shepherd, a giant killer, a … Continue reading “Acts 13:22 – Following the Heart of God – Bible study”

Scriptures: Acts 15:1-21 Introduction Many of the conflicts we engage in are really “bad fights,” which we ought to avoid. Proverbs 20:3 explains that “it is to a man’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.” However, Paul speaks of the “good fight.” Some issues are so important that we must … Continue reading “Acts 15:1-21 – Fight the Good Fight – Bible study”

Scriptures: Acts 16:11-15 Introduction Have you ever had an experience where you knew God was calling you to do something, but it didn’t come out the way you thought it would? When you answered the call of God, you were excited and energized about the possibility of service. You couldn’t wait to get where you … Continue reading “Acts 16:11-15 – Lydia: A Model of Service and Hospitality – Bible study”

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7; Acts 16:16-25 Introduction The apostle Paul is the New Testament’s version of an “unsinkable Molly Brown.” As was the case for the Titanic’s most famous survivor, Paul simply refused to go down with the ship . . . literally. Three times Paul was shipwrecked, and he once spent a full day – … Continue reading “Acts 16:16-25 – Say No to Anxiety – Bible study”

Freedom sermon series United We Stand – 1 Cor. 3 Finding Our Place of Service – Romans 12 Sharing Christ with All People – Acts 17 Sharing Christ in All Places – Acts 1 Agreeing on the Basics – Church Life 101 – 1 Cor. 1 Introduction The secularization of our country is an interesting … Continue reading “Acts 17 – Sharing Christ with All People – Bible study”

Sermon series: Life Questions Does God Exist? – Acts 17 What is Truth? – John 8, John 18 Who Am I? – Psalm 8, Hebrews 2 Why Am I Here? – Ecclesiastes What Happens When I Die? – 1 Corinthians 15 Are All Religions Equal? – Acts 17 Scriptures: Acts 17 Introduction In February 2009 … Continue reading “Acts 17:16-31  – Life Question 1: Does God Exist? – Bible study”

The Life Question sermon series Does God Exist? – Acts 17 What is Truth? – John 8, John 18 Who Am I? – Psalm 8, Hebrews 2 Why Am I Here? – Ecclesiastes What Happens When I Die? – 1 Corinthians 15 Are All Religions Equal? – Acts 17 Free Download: “Life Question” PowerPoint template … Continue reading “Acts 17:16-31 – Life Question 6: Are All Religions Equal? – Bible study”

Scriptures: Acts 19 Molly Brown was reading a book in her first-class cabin on the night of April 14, 1912, when the Titanic hit an iceberg. Brown had purchased a ticket on the maiden voyage of the “unsinkable” ship at the last moment, when she’d gotten word that her grandchild was ill. When the engines … Continue reading “Acts 19 – Pursue Your Passion – Bible study”

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12 This sermon uses the story of Eutychus as an object lesson for the Lord’s Supper. Illustration: Preachers have heard jokes about long-winded sermons for years. One of my favorites is of the stranger who entered the church while the sermon was in progress, and he took a seat on the back row. … Continue reading “Acts 20:7-12 – The Lord’s Supper: A Reminder, Opportunity, and Invitation – Bible study”

Scriptures: Acts 27:13 – 28:10 Introduction John Bunyan’s 17th-century classic Pilgrim’s Progress traces the journey of an allegorical character named Christian from his sin-burdened condition in the City of Destruction to the relieving of his burden at the cross and empty tomb and on with the journey to the Celestial City. All along the way … Continue reading “Acts 27-28 – Ministry in Natural Disaster – Bible study”