Bible Study

Sermons in this series Bible Intake – Psalm 19 Prayer – Colossians 4 Stewardship of Life – Ephesians 5 Worship – Revelation 4-5 Evangelism – 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Passage – Ephesians 5:15-16 Introduction In talking with many members of our fellowship recently, it seems that the economy and how our government is handling it is … Continue reading “Ephesians 5:15-16 – Spiritual Disciplines: The Stewardship of Life – Bible study”

Scriptures: Ephesians 5:18 Introduction One of my favorite stories to tell is about the little boy in Sunday School, who, while the other children were listening to the bible story for the day, was off by himself drawing feverishly with a blue crayon on bright yellow construction paper. One of the teachers noticed little Johnny … Continue reading “Ephesians 5:18 – Baptist Faith and Message: The Holy Spirit – Bible study”

Sermon series: Open Your Trauma Toolbox The Lord, He is God – Isaiah 6 The Bible is God’s Word to Me – Psalm 19 I Am a Sinner Who Needs a Savior – Ephesians 2 Jesus is the Answer – John 14 You Can’t Earn a Gift – Ephesians 2 Are You Married or Just … Continue reading “Ephesians 5:25-32 – Are You Married or Just Dating the Church? – 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: Ephesians 6:18 Introduction There is a phrase that is used to describe someone who is anxious and eager to handle a situation. You might hear … Continue reading “Ephesians 6:18 – I’m All Over It! – Bible study”

This sermon first appeared in Let’s Worship Magazine. Be sure to check out the set-up sketch (drama) “The Home Inspection) at the end of the sermon. Scripture Insight: Philippians 1 is one of the most exciting chapters in the Bible. The apostle Paul built the whole book around the word joy. He includes 14 forms … Continue reading “Philippians 1 – The Three Piers of a Successful Family – Bible study”

Scriptures: Phil 1:12-21 Introduction In April 2006, unapproved photos of flag-draped caskets were released to national media outlets. One showed the belly of an Air Force plane, where three long rows of soldiers’ coffins were being unloaded. A single soldier saluted the dead. If we had tried to pretend that the war wasn’t costly before, … Continue reading “Philippians 1-2 – Encouragement for a Country at War – Bible study”

Sermon series: Following Jesus Reconstructing Your Heart Five Ways to Defuse Conflict Talk This Way Praying for Your Friends Jesus Wants Loving Obedience Scriptures: Philippians 1:3-11; Colossians 1:9-12 Introduction In his book The Antioch Effect, Dr Ken Hemphill offers insight about relationships as illustrated from the long-running and highly successful television program, Cheers. “Why did … Continue reading “Philippians 1:3-11 – Praying for Your Friends – Bible study”

Sermon series: God’s New Covenant People A New Community – Acts 2 A Grace-Centered Community – Galatians 2 A Missional Community – 1 Corinthians 1 A United Community – Philippians 2 Scriptures: Philippians 2:1-11 Connection to unit theme While unity is not the ultimate goal of the church, it is essential for the church to … Continue reading “Philippians 2:1-11 – A United Community – Bible study”

Scriptures: Philippians 2:1-5 Introduction Have you ever had one of those moments when you realized you were on the wrong track, and it was going to be a tough time getting things straight? Some years back, a vacuum cleaner salesman determined to go door to door left the city to tackle customers in the country. … Continue reading “Philippians 2:1-5 – An Encouragement for Us to Get Along – Bible study”

Sermon series: What Does Jesus Want from Us? Loving Obedience – Matthew 7 Humble Service – Philippians 2 2 Timothy 1 Scriptures: Philippians 2:5-11 There are two levels on which we can understand this passage. First of all we cannot help but see the powerful doctrinal truth. There is tremendous Christological significance in this passage. … Continue reading “Philippians 2:5-11 – Jesus Wants Humble Service – Bible study”