June 7, 2023
June 07, 2023
The Three Fold Prayer
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Psalm 35:1-10
Introduction
A three fold prayer, is not uncommon in Scripture. After all, didn’t
Jesus pray in the garden three times? It was Paul who prayed to be
delivered of his thorn in the flesh three times. We read in 2
Corinthians 12:7-9
2Cor. 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the
abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the
flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted
above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it
might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for
thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore
will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest
upon me.
September 21, 2022
Christian & The Government
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Romans 13:1-7
Introduction
There are some that would take this passage, and completely separate it
from the rest of the passages. It flows very well, as the Apostle was
teaching about Christians and their conduct with one another, they then
move on to Christians living with lost individuals, and he now continues
with the idea of Christians and the state or government.
As we have noticed, the church in Rome consisted of Jewish christians,
as well as gentile christians. This teaching applies to both of them. We
having a Bible, are given much light into the jewish mindset. The jews
were a tough people to govern, because they would not fall in line with
the government over top of them. They gave the Roman empire great
amounts of trouble. Why?
May 15, 2019
May 15, 2019
God’s Discipline
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Pro 3:11-12 - My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be
weary of his correction: 12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even
as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Intro.
There is a whole passage in Hebrews 12 that talks about the discipline
of the Lord! It is very helpful. Hear, we have Solomons wise words on
the matter. These verses are a little different in the previous sets,
because, before, we have a reward, here, we just have reason. There is
reward, and it is great… it is just not mentioned clearly here.
June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023
Happy in the Service of the King
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Psalm 36:1-12
Introduction
This is a great Psalm. Many of the Psalms, exalt God. They are great to
look at, and reflect on God’s goodness to us! Truly, it is worth while
to do so! Before he gets tot he goodness of God, he contemplates the
path of the wicked in verses 1-4. He then
I. Reasonings of the Wicked (1-4)
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- David is reasoning within himself. “saith within my heart”
A. Absence of God - No fear of God (1)
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1. Many people say there is a God, and yet, live like there is not a God!
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B. Arrogance - Thinks highly of himself (2)
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Judg. 17:6 In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did
that which was right in his own eyes.
September 21, 2022
Practical Christian Living
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Romans 13:8-14
Introduction
Since Romans 12, we have been covering very practical aspects of
christian living, where the rubber meets the road. It is so important to
understand that. We first saw how christians should treat other saved
christians. We looked at the christian and the world, as well as the
christian and the government, we now will summarize all of it in our
life and testimony.
May 22, 2019
May 22, 2019
Wisdom and Understanding
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Pro 3:13-20
I. Promise (13)
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A. Happiness
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Most people today, are not happy! They are mad, they are frustrated,
they are disappointed, they are depressed, they are discouraged… Most
people want to be happy!
True happiness is not found in possessions, power, or position, but
rather in the knowledge offered by God!
Happiness Is The Lord
June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023
Anxiety Relief
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Psalm 37:1-8
Introduction
When you get heartburn, you often reach for Tums, or Rolaids, something
for relief. When you get a headache, or have pain, you reach for pain
relief (Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen).
Psalm 37, could be labeled, Anxiety Relief! For the Christian, it should
relieve the anxiety in your life. Some pain relief medicines, you can
take every 4 hours to help relieve the pain... you can read Psalm 37 as
often as you need, you cannot overdose on this chapter! All of the side
effects are 100% positive, with ZERO bad side effects!
September 21, 2022
Principles to Live by
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Romans 14:1
I. We are the Lords! (1-8)
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A. Diets example (2-4)
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Vegetarian or not (2)
- Don't force it on others.
B. Days example (5-8) 5*
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- Holidays - passover, pentecost, feast of tabernacles, new moons etc.
Rom. 14:8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we
die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are
the Lord’s.
May 29, 2019
May 29, 2019
Living in Wisdom and Discretion
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Pro 3:21-26
Intro.
This passage clearly describes the benefits that we reap in life from
keeping sound wisdom and discretion! We have to define terms, so we are
all on the same page, and understand what we are talking about before we
can see the benefits.
Terms:
Sound Wisdom - I want us to notice this is a specific form of
wisdom, and not relegated to just wisdom. This is a specific form of
wisdom, it is sound wisdom. (Pro 2:6-7)
June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023
Pity Party Psalm
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Psalm 38:21-22
Introduction
Last week, we looked at a Psalm to help with Anxiety, this week, we are
looking at a Psalm, that will help with the feeling of loneliness,
neglect, or perhaps feeling forgotten. No doubt, we all have times when
we feel neglected, or forgotten about. We wonder if anyone remembers us.
God ultimately designed people for companionship… that is why God
said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an
help meet for him.” (Gen 2:18).