Bible Study

Scriptures: 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Matthew 5:44; 9:37-38 The closer we get to God and the more depth that we build into our relationship with Him, the more we begin to see God’s power and presence in the world. This power and presence are elements of the character of God. This sermon is designed to be … Continue reading “1 Timothy 2:1-4 – My Heart Beating in Time with His – 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 Scriptures: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 11-16; 2 Timothy 4:1-2 Connection with unit theme The Good Shepherd continues to lead His flock through under-shepherds. Paul’s letters to Timothy and … Continue reading “1 Timothy 4:7-8, 11-16 – Following the Returning King – Bible study”

Sermon series: What Does Jesus Want from Us? Loving Obedience – Matthew 7 Humble Service – Philippians 2 Steadfast Faithfulness – 2 Timothy 1 Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Background and introduction Throughout history fear has been one of the most formidable enemies humanity has ever faced. One of the least known catastrophes brought on by … Continue reading “2 Timothy 1:1-7 – Jesus Wants Steadfast Faithfulness – Bible study”

Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2 The following sermon summary is an idea starter for you to use in designing a worship experience to celebrate God’s work in the lives of high-school or college graduates. Introduction I read a column about life investments and dividends. It echoed Paul’s words to Timothy. The writer said that a plain … Continue reading “2 Timothy 2 – Graduation: Investments and Dividends – Bible study”

Sermon series: God Speaks – part 3 God Speaks . . . and We Can Trust His Word God Speaks . . . and We Must Obey His Word God Speaks . . . and We Must Interpret His Word God Speaks . . . and His Word Guides Us Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:15 Connection … Continue reading “2 Timothy 2:15 – God Speaks … and We Must Interpret His Word – Bible study”

Sermon series: God Speaks – part 3 God Speaks . . . and We Can Trust His Word God Speaks . . . and We Must Obey His Word God Speaks . . . and We Must Interpret His Word God Speaks . . . and His Word Guides Us Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Connection … Continue reading “2 Timothy 3:16-17 – God Speaks … and We Can Trust His Word – 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 Scriptures: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 11-16; 2 Timothy 4:1-2 Connection with unit theme The Good Shepherd continues to lead His flock through under-shepherds. Paul’s letters to Timothy and … Continue reading “2 Timothy 4:1-2 – Following the Returning King – 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 Jesus always brought restoration to broken lives. Just as the demon-possessed man of Gerasenes … Continue reading “Philemon – When Someone You Love Is Hurting – Bible study”

Sermon series: Experience the Miracle of Christmas The Miracle of the Moment – Galatians 4 The Miracle of the Message – Hebrews 1 The Miracle of the Method – Romans 11 The Miracle of the Manger – John 1 Scriptures: Hebrews 1:1-3 Introduction When I was youth minister in Carthage we used to take our … Continue reading “Hebrews 1:1-3  – The Miracle of the Message – Bible study”

Scriptures: Hebrews 1:1-4 Introduction Illustration: Imagine for a moment that you’ve just spotted Osama bin Laden. Wow! How would the danger . . . or the opportunity . . . of that situation strike you? You’d probably be in a foreign land, most likely in a very dangerous place. Would you take a nap, right … Continue reading “Hebrews 1:1-4 – He Is Worthy of Our Worship – Bible study”