Bible Study

Sermon series: Foundations of Our Faith What Kind of Savior Are You Looking For? – John 12 Feelings You Never Forget – Matthew 28 Created to Bear Fruit – John 15 Caesarea Philippi – Confronting Reality – Matthew 16 The Lamb Who Became a Shepherd – Revelation 7 Scriptures: Revelation 7:9-17 Sometimes we can become … Continue reading “Revelation 7:9-17 – The Lamb Who Became a Shepherd – Bible study”

Sermon series: When the Church Prays The Priority of Praying Together – Acts 6:1-5 The Critical Mass That Unleashes God’s 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 “Revelation 8:1-5 – The Critical Mass that Unleashes God’s Will – 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 The book of Revelation does not seem like a place to turn when looking for … Continue reading “Revelation 12:1-6 – Unhappy Holidays at Christmas – 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: Revelation 19:1116 Connection to unit theme The offices (roles) of Christ are often described as prophet, priest, and king. But during His earthly ministry, … Continue reading “Revelation 19:11-16 – The Conquering King – 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: Revelation 21:1-8; 22:17 Connection to unit theme God has told us the end of His story. Knowledge of our destination helps us understand who we are … Continue reading “Revelation 21, 22 – Consummation in the Returning King – 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: Genesis 1:2; 1 Corinthians 2:10-11; Psalms 139:7-10 Introduction Pretend that you have been asked to introduce a very special guest to a group of people. … Continue reading “Various – May I Introduce You to the Holy Spirit? – Bible study”

Introduction Most of us identify the Christmas season with traditional decorations, a sparkling tree with colored lights, and mounds of gaily wrapped gifts beneath its branches. Little Johnny and Suzy stand mesmerized before the tree. “Don’t forget the Christmas candy!” someone shouted from the kitchen. “And the wrapping paper – did we forget it? Don’t … Continue reading “Various – Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus – Bible study”

Scriptures: Luke 1:34-38 ; John 2:1-5 ; Matthew 12:46-50 ; John 19:25 “Try praising your wife even if it does frighten her at first.” – Billy Sunday “If evolution is true, how come mothers still have only two hands?” – Spotted on a church sign Possible opening illustrations Illustration: “As we began to pastor our … Continue reading “Various – A Mother Called by God – Bible study”

Scriptures: Matthew 20:28 Introduction Many philosophies for coping with life have been introduced. Most are more confusing than they are helpful. Interestingly, those that are clear enough to be understood usually end up focusing full attention on the individual. Consider a few of them: Greece said, “Be wise, know yourself.”Rome said, “Be strong, discipline yourself.”Epicureanism … Continue reading “Various – Two Sermons on Giving – Bible study”

Will Rogers said “the government takes our taxes to build roads and the Baptists wear them out going to meetings!” If Will Rogers were still alive, I don’t think he’d say that today because in many areas of our convention it’s getting harder and harder to get people to come out and support our meetings. … Continue reading “Various – Why Baptists Cooperate – Bible study”