THE SCARLET THREAD THROUGH THE BIBLE April 13, 2014 Jesus never asked his disciples to remember his birth. But he did instruct us to remember his death. 1 Peter 1:19-20 tells us that Jesus was the lamb slain before the foundations of the world. The cross was not an after thought or a “Plan B” for God. The […]
His Greatest Hits: Jesus – The Same Yesterday, Today and Forever
JESUS: THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY & FOREVER March 30, 2014 There is one word that the vast majority of people dislike. It is the word CHANGE! We resist it tooth and toenail. In fact, in a Baptist church, the theme song is “I Shall Not Be Moved”. Many years ago, in the previous building, I was […]
His Greatest Hits: Living Free
LIVING FREE March 23, 2014 What does it mean to be free? Really free? Most here would say, “of course I am free!” But are you really? Galatians 3:1 1 You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified? Galatians 5:1 1 It was for freedom that Christ set us […]
The Best Short Story in the Bible
O’Henry was asked what is the greatest short story ever written. Without hesitation he replied – Luke 15! Everyone knows that story. It may be as equally known as John 3:16. It is a gold mind of truths! This is one parable and it is about: Being critical. Luke 15:1-3 1 Now all the tax-gatherers and the sinners were […]
The Gospel According to Hollywood: Saving Private Ryan
Pre- Service Questions What would you be willing to give up to help out a close friend in need? What about a distant acquaintance? What about a total stranger? Can you love someone and not show it? (In other words- if you say you love someone and don’t show it- do you really love them?) […]
Hebrews: Jesus is Our Perfect Example
Pre- Service Questions Finish the statement- “You can lead a horse to water, but …” Why don’t some people, who know they need to be rescued from their sins, turn to Jesus? What do you and I have in common with Jesus? Was Jesus’ coming to earth service to God or service to mankind? […]
Living the Christ-Centered Life
I want to talk to you about the Christ-centered life. I know your pastor is taking you through the book of Hebrews, where you are looking at the supremacy and centrality of the person of Christ. I grew up in Florida. I wasn’t all that religious. I was only really interested in basketball, girls and […]
Hebrews: Taking Your Rightful Place in the Kingdom
Pre- Service Questions Read Psalm 8- Picture yourself and picture God for just a moment- what do you have that God “needs”? What do you have that God “wants”? What do you have that God can use? Man was destined to rule over creation, what happened that changed his destiny? Therefore, based on your answer […]
Hebrews: Be Careful with this Dangerous Message
Pre- Service Questions Is it possible to know if what you believe is a lie? If so, how is that possible? If not, why not? What proof would you give someone who doesn’t believe in God that your faith is real? Is it possible for someone who is genuinely a Christian to “drift away” from […]
Hebrews: Jesus is the King of the Angels
Pre- Questions 1. Describe what you know about angels. 2. Are angels worthy to be worshipped? 3. What is Jesus’ relationship with the Father? 4. Read PS 45:6-7. As followers of Jesus we are called to live our lives like Jesus. How well are you living up to Jesus’ example in these two verses? 5. […]