Open Doors
Open Doors 2 Cor. 2:12 Doors: Opportunity or Temptation? Invitation? Good or Bad? God opens Doors 2 Cor. 2:12, Col. 4:1-4, Acts 14:23-28 Satan opens Doors Gen. 3:5-7 they were warned Gen 2:16-17 Gen 4:7 Sin lieth at the door (first use) God and Satan close Doors Gen 3:23-24 Garden of Eden Job […]
Temptation
Temptation Jesus was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Jesus was tempted yet with the temptation he never acted on it and sinned. Temptation is not sin.
God’s Family Order
God’s Family Order The Bible clearly spells out the order of authority God intends for man to adhere to. Along with the order of authority comes an order of submission. We will look in two passages (for by two or three witnesses is every word established). Most every problem found in the family today is […]
Biblical Money Truths
Biblical Money Truths Lesson notes from David Gibbs – Greatest Spiritual Cancer Ecc. 5:10-15 Introduction: a) Spiritual Cancer- The love of money (I Tim. 6:10) b) Covetousness – Idolatry (Col.3:5) c) If you make 20,000/year – Top 2% of world population d) Money problems will be your future if you don’t get it right […]
Marriage is of God (Part 2, the Process)
Marriage is of God (Part 2, the Process) Genesis 24 God established marriage in Genesis 2 with Adam and Eve. He is involved in every detail of the process, and has enacted some prohibitions. The only way a marriage will work and be a blessing, instead of a curse, is if we allow God […]
Marriage Is of God
Marriage is of God (Part 1, the Purpose) Genesis 2:18-25 Are you seeking the “right one” rather than becoming the “right one” Do you have unrealistic expectations? If so, Prov.13:12 – you may make your heart sick. Base your expectations on God’s expectations – Ps.62:5 The Purpose
A Season and a Time to Every Purpose
A Season and a Time to Every Purpose Ecc. 3:1-8 You have just completed a short survey to identify what topics concern you. (Survey below outline) Do any of those topics consume you? That is not God’s will for your life. Solomon wrote some great truths about our life “under the sun”, or the here and now. […]
Important Components of a Plan
Important Components of a Plan John 6:1-13 The feeding of the five thousand is a very familiar passage. The dilemma of how to feed them was used by the Lord to “prove” or test the disciples. But in verse 6 he also said “for he himself knew what he would do”. Jesus had a […]
The (K)not’s of the Bible
The (K)not’s of the Bible Ecclesiastes 4:12 12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Overhand Knot First knot learned- to tie your shoes Foundational knot for other knots String on finger (overhand knot) used to remember The Forget Not God’s Promises Psalm 103:1-5 […]
Understanding the Will of God – Part 2
The Will of God Review: According to Romans 12:1-2, God is willing to let you know what his will is. He wants two things from you: First, the Sacrifice of Reasonable Service Secondly, God wants your Mind Renewed By the renewing of your mind (Your thoughts, your emotions, and your will) You will not be […]