Bible Study

Sermon series: When the Church Prays The Priority of Praying Together – Acts 6:1-5 The Critical Mass That Unleashes Gods Will – Revelation 8:1-5 Why We Believe Better Than We Behave Concerning Prayer – James 4:1-2 Principles for a Powerful Prayer Meeting, Part 1 – Acts 12:1-11 Principles for a Powerful Prayer Meeting, Part 2 … Continue reading “Romans 1:18 – When the Church Prays: The Great Awakening – Bible study”

Sermon series: Living in Light of the Returning King Justified by the Returning King Following the Returning King Perseverance through the Returning King Consummation in the Returning King Scripture: Romans 3:21-26 Connection to unit theme We are born with a radical disease that results in death. Our rebellion has left us guilty before God and … Continue reading “Romans 3:21-26 – Justified by the Returning King – 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: Romans 5:3-5 Introduction On a consumer flight from Portland, Maine, to Boston in … Continue reading “Romans 5:3-5 – Endurance: The Resilient Virtue – Bible study”

Sermons series: The Trinity: God the Son Sermon: The Incomparable Christ – Col. 1 Sermon: The True and Better Adam – Ro. 5 Sermon: The Conquering King – Rev. 19 Scriptures: Romans 5:1221 Connection to unit theme The Creed of Chalcedon declared Jesus as “truly God and truly man.” Jesus’ humanity is just as important … Continue reading “Romans 5:12-21 – The True and Better Adam – 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: Romans 5:12-6:14 Introduction Roscoe and Bubba were killing time one day when they discovered an abandoned well. Roscoe asked, “How deep do you think it is?” Bubba spit, … Continue reading “Romans 5:12-6:24 – Reigning with a New Heart – Bible study”

Scriptures: Romans 6:3-11 Introduction God has transformed a person’s life lifted into partnership with the creative purpose of God rising above circumstances to triumph in time of trouble. A young man stood with his sweetheart outside of the church one Sunday evening as she tried to coax him inside. Finally he agreed to go in, … Continue reading “Romans 6:3-11 – Alive from the Dead! – Bible study”

Sermon series: Living Beyond Yourself May I Introduce You to the Holy Spirit? Breaking the Chains of Sin I’m All Over It Solomon’s Divine Wisdom God Is For Us! Scriptures: Romans 8 Illustration In football homes, Joe Namath is a household name. His exploits both on and off the field with the New York Jets … Continue reading “Romans 8 – God Is for Us! – Bible study”

Sermon series: Living Beyond Yourself May I Introduce You to the Holy Spirit? Breaking the Chains of Sin I’m All Over It Solomon’s Divine Wisdom God Is For Us! Scriptures: Romans 8:1-17 Illustration Arthur Conan Doyle, the ingenious creator of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, once found great humor in a practical joke he played on … Continue reading “Romans 8:1-17 – Breaking the Chains of Sin – Bible study”

Scriptures: Romans 8:28, 35-39 Introduction Once in a while, an illustration comes along that can carry an entire sermon. Ron Mehl’s story of a nearly tragic hiking accident is one such story. It’s important to paint a picture rich with details, and reach just the right point before hitting the “pause” button. Your listeners will … Continue reading “Romans 8:28, 35-39 – Hope at the Bottom of the Mountain – Bible study”

Scriptures: Romans 8:28-39 Introduction Illustration Dana Visneskie tells the story of a Native American and his friend who were in downtown New York City, walking near Times Square in Manhattan. It was during the noon lunch hour and the streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, taxicabs were squealing around corners, sirens … Continue reading “Romans 8:28-39 – Called to Be a Super-Champion – Bible study”