Three Perspectives of the Birth of Jesus – Part I
Intro As this is the time of year that people all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ and I wanted
Intro As this is the time of year that people all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ and I wanted
Conference on relationships and marriage. The main relationship we need to fix is ours with the Lord and change our own attitudes
1:1-13 The creation account Ordinary history is recorded in a way that reveals the achievements and progress of people. Telling what battles
Genesis 2:1-25 “The beginning of our history” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-7 Resting in His presence III. Vs. 8-17 Self-centered or God-centered
Genesis 3:1-24 “Lost in the Wilderness of Sin” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-6 Has God indeed said III. Vs. 7-13 Where are
Genesis 4:1-24 “The Causality of Community” Intro. Vs. 1-8 It’s not too late! Vs. 9-24 Where’s your brother? I. Intro In chapter
Genesis 5:1-32 “Men called by the name of the Lord” Intro. Vs. 1-5 The days Adam lived Vs. 6-32 Truths about walking
Genesis 6:1-22 “The way off the Island of iniquity” Intro. Vs. 1-7 Broken lives, broken heart Vs. 8-22 The ship called Grace
Genesis 7:1-24 “Come into the Ark” Intro. Vs. 1-10 All aboard Vs. 11-24 It’s raining, it’s pouring Intro. In the seventh chapter
Genesis 8:1-22 “Resting in the ark of grace” Intro. Vs. 1-12 The wind and a bird Vs. 13-22 From the ark to
Genesis 9:1-29 “Living under the skies of grace” Intro. Vs. 1-17 Eight provisions of God’s covenant Vs. 18-29 Noah and son’s Intro.
Genesis 10:1-32 “Redeemed out of every tribe, tongue, people and nation” Intro. Vs. 1-5 Japheth and sons Vs. 6-14 Ham and sons
Genesis 11:1-32 “All in the family” Intro. Vs. 1-9 Together in being apart Vs. 10-32 From Shem to Abram Intro. The first
Genesis 12:1-9 “I will bless you” Intro. Vs. 1-9 A walk of life Intro. The focus, is upon Abram from this chapter
Genesis 13:1-18 “The tale of two men” Intro. Vs. 1-4 The road to restoration Vs. 5-18 Living in the land of vision
Genesis 14:1-24 “War of the world’s” Intro. Vs. 1-16 Lot’s liberation army Vs. 17-24 More blessed to give Intro. In the 12th
Genesis 15:1-21 “Exceeding great reward” Intro. Vs. 1-6 Faith’s reward Vs. 7-21 An agreement of assurance Intro. This chapter introduces a lot
Genesis 16:1-16 “Castles from mud pies” Intro. Vs. 1-6 Trying to obtain promises through the flesh Vs. 7-16 Drinking from the well
Genesis 17:1-27 “More of You and less of me” Intro. Vs. 1-14 Outward sign of an inward reality Vs. 15-27 True holy
Genesis 18:1-33 “Abraham in the school of prayer” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-15 Changing the heart about God III. Vs. 16-33 Changing
Genesis 19:1-38 “The destruction of Sin” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-11 What’s the world coming too? III. Vs. 12-38 Getting the World
Genesis 20:1-18 “Abraham, what were you thinking?” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-7 A half truth is a whole lie III. Vs. 8-18
Genesis 21:1-34 “The God who keeps His promises” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-14 Laughter and sorrow III. Vs. 15-21 A lesson in
Genesis 22:1-10 “A test of Love (part a)” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-10 A journey of sacrifice I. Intro. The 22nd chapter
Genesis 23:1-20 “Shalom for Sarah” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-9 A resting place for Sarah III. Vs. 10-20 Possessing a promise I.
Genesis 24:1-27 “A bride for the only begotten Son” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-13 A servants search for the bride III. Vs.
Genesis 25:1-34 “The passing of the torch of faith” Intro. Vs. 1-18 Abraham’s other life Vs. 19-28 One birth two nations Vs.
Genesis 26:1-33 “In the footsteps of his father” Intro. Vs. 1-11 Like father, like son Vs. 12-33 From blessed in the world
Genesis 26:34-27:46 “The pathway of pragmatism” Intro. Vs. 34-17 A tangled web Vs. 18-48 That’s my boy? Intro. Isaac was a man
Genesis 27:41-28:22 “Running to be at rest” Intro. Vs. 27:41-28:9 The dividends of deception Vs. 10-22 Sweet dreams on the rock Intro.
Genesis 29:1-35 “A pilgrims process” Intro. Vs. 1-20 Romantic comedy Vs. 21-35 One for the price of two Intro. Over the next
Genesis 30:1-24 “Battle of the brides” Intro. Vs. 1-13 Baby boxing Vs. 14-24 Where’s the baby? Intro. This story before us is
Genesis 31:17-55 “Going the right way the wrong way” Intro. Vs. 17-21 Running to God with your tail between your legs Vs.
Genesis 32:1-32 “Life’s struggle” Intro. Vs. 1-12 Ready to surrender Vs. 13-32 Pinning your “self” down Intro. There is perhaps no greater
Genesis 33:1-20 “One step forward, three back” Intro. Vs. 1-16 A divided man Vs. 17-20 A compromised man Intro. In the last
Genesis 34:1-31 “The rape of righteousness” Intro. Vs. 1-12 A deal for Dinah Vs. 13-31 From a relationship to religion Intro. Last
Genesis 35:1-4 “Returning to your first love” Intro. Vs. 1-4 Five steps in submission Intro. By the time we get to this
Genesis 36:1-43 “The history of the profane” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-8 From the land of promise to the land of compromise
Genesis 37:1-36 “The early life of Joseph” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-11 The jealousy of Joseph III. Vs. 12-29 The colored coat
Genesis 38:1-30 “Pleasures pitfalls” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-19 The pleasure of sin for a season III. Vs. 20-30 Rotten roots to
Genesis 39:1-23 “The Lord was with Joseph” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-12 The steps of dealing with temptation III. Vs. 13-23 Better
Genesis 40:1-23 “Hopes and dreams” Intro. Vs. 1-12 I had a dream Vs. 13-23 I’ve got some Good news and some bad
Genesis 41:1-57 “From the prison to the palace” Intro. Vs. 1-13 Dreams and remembrance Vs. 14-36 Dreams with a design Vs. 37-57
Genesis 42:1-38 “Revenge or restoration” Intro. Vs. 1-5 The need to go to Egypt III. Vs. 6-25 The testing of brothers Vs.
Genesis 43:1-34 “Unexpected grace” Intro. Vs. 1-15 Not Egypt again III. Vs. 16-25 Suspicious of grace Vs. 26-34 Righteous reunion Intro. Samuel
Genesis 44:1-34 “Regret or repentance?” Intro. Vs. 1-15 Searching out the heart III. Vs. 16-34 How shall I go to my father
Genesis 45:1-28 “Forgiven” Intro. Vs. 1-8 You sold me, God sent me III. Vs. 9-20 Seeking relationship and not revenge Vs. 21-28
Genesis 46:1-34 “A crises of faith” Intro Vs. 1-7 The promise of rest III Vs. 8-27 The promise of 70 Vs. 28-34
Genesis 47:1-31 “The journey of a life time” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-12 The blessings of a new home III Vs. 13-26
Genesis 48:1-22 “Viewing the past from the present” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-7 After these things III. Vs. 8-16 To the head
Genesis 49:1-12 “All in the family (part 1)” Intro. Vs. 1-2 The final words III. Vs. 3-12 The future of the sons
Genesis 49:33-50:26 “Homeward bound” Intro. Vs. 49:33-50:14 Jacob’s journey home III. Vs. 15-21 Fearful regrets of life Vs.22-26 A life of hope
Exodus “The Road To Redemption” I. Chp. 1-18 Let My People Go 1. Chp. 1-4 The making of a man of God
Exodus 2: 1-25 – “Taken From The Water” I.) Intro. There is a twofold danger in looking at Bible heroes, or for
Exodus 3: 1-10 – “University of Fire Bush” I.) Intro. I have said this before, “I love history.” To me, the stories
Exodus 4:1-17 – “Here I Am, Send Him” I.) Intro. In chapter 3, Moses had a close encounter with God. From verse
Exodus 5:1-21 – “Who Do You Belong To?” I.) Intro. Much of the land of Israel is in dispute as to who
Exodus 5:22-6:27 – “Not Why, But Who” I.) Intro. Have you ever been anxious over a situation, fretting about what might take
Exodus 6:28-7:13 – “A Word for Moses, A Sign for Pharaoh” I.) Intro. Things are about to change in the book of
Exodus 7:14-8:19 – “Who’s In Control?” Outline: Intro. Vs. 7:14-25 Who is the Sustainer of Life? Vs. 8:1-15 Who is the Creator
Exodus 8:20-9:12 – “A Difference Between People” Outline: Intro. Vs. 8:20-32 Deliverer or Destroyer Vs. 9:1-7 Provider or a Pest Vs. 9:8-12
Exodus 10:1-29 – “Who Is Like The Lord? part b” Outline: I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-11 A prideful snare III.) Vs. 12-20
Exodus 11:1 – 12:13 – “The Lord Does Make A Difference” Outline: I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-11 A blessing or a final
Exodus 12:14-51 – “Memorial Day” Outline: I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 14-28 Rejoice, remember, reach III.) Vs. 29-36 The blessing of obedience IV.)
Exodus 13:1-22 – “Alive Sacrificially” Outline: I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-10 Separate from sin III.) Vs. 11-16 Separate to the Lord IV.)
Exodus 14:1-31 – “Seeing the Work of the Lord” Outline: I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-9 I’ve got them right where I want
Exodus 15:1-27 – “New Surroundings By Joy” I.) Intro. Have you ever noticed how good of a winner you are? It’s a
Exodus 16:1-36 – “Food For The Soul” I.) Intro. Last week we looked at the song sung by the nation as they
Exodus 17:1-16 – “Present When Absent” I.) Intro. The young nation of Israel had only been experiencing God’s leading for about one
Exodus 18:1-27 – “Life Is Hard But God Is Good” I.) Intro. The 18th chapter is a transitional one as it bridges
Exodus 19:1-6 – “Time to meet your maker (a)” Outline: Intro. Vs. 1-6 Do you know how much I love you? Intro.
Exodus 20:1-11 – “Laws of Love” Outline: Intro. Vs. 1-3 Who you are to love Vs. 4-6 How you are to love
Exodus 21:1-36 – “House Rules Part 1” I.) Intro. After the Lord gave the “Ten Commandments,” which made up the moral law
Exodus 22:1-31 – “House Rules Part 2” I.) Intro. Last week, we saw God ordering the social life of the nation through
Exodus 23:20-33 – “The battle belongs to the Lord” I.) Intro. Last week we just about rapped up the explanation of the
Exodus 24:1-18 – “Sprinkled in the Blood” I.) Intro. By the time we come to this chapter, Israel has been out of
Exodus 25:1-9 – “That I Might Dwell Among Them (Part A)” I.) Intro. As we start this section, let me rehash a
Exodus 26:1-37 – “What’s Behind the Curtain?” Outline: Intro. Vs. 1-14 Covered by His Presence Vs. 15-30 An Anchor of the Soul
Exodus 27:1-21 – “Into His Courts” Outline: Intro. Vs. 1-8 Sacrifice & Offering Vs. 9-19 Coming to the Lord Vs. 20-21 Led
Exodus 28:1-43 – “Serving God & Man” Outline: Intro. Vs. 1-4 Dressed for the Occasion Vs. 5-39 Fitted for Service Vs. 40-43
Exodus 29:1-46 – “Set Apart to Serve” I.) Intro. As most of you know, Tom was recently ordained as a Pastor here
Exodus 30:1-38 – “Come Let Us Worship” I.) Intro. We have just finished looking at the clothing and ordination of the priests,
Exodus 31:1-18 – “Looking for a Few Good Men” Outline: Intro. Vs. 1-11: Called, Filled & Equipped Vs. 12-17: At Rest in
Exodus 32:1-14 – “Coming Down the Mountain (Part A)” Outline: Intro. Vs. 1-6: A Crisis of Faith Vs. 7-14: Change Your Heart
Exodus 33:1-23 – “Presents Without Presence?” Outline: Intro. Vs. 1-11: A Promise Without His Presence Vs. 12-17: The Presence of His Grace
Exodus 34:1-35 – “Back Together Again” Outline: Intro. Vs. 1-9: The Nature of Forgiveness Vs. 10-28: You’re the Love of My Life
Exodus Chapters 35-40 – “No Spectators” Outline: Intro Chp. 35-39: Time to Build Chp. 40: Filled with God’s Glory I.) Intro How
Exodus Chapters 35-40 – “No Spectators” Outline: Intro Chp. 35-39: Time to Build Chp. 40: Filled with God’s Glory I.) Intro How
Exodus Chapters 35-40 – “No Spectators” Outline: Intro Chp. 35-39: Time to Build Chp. 40: Filled with God’s Glory I.) Intro How
Exodus Chapters 35-40 – “No Spectators” Outline: Intro Chp. 35-39: Time to Build Chp. 40: Filled with God’s Glory I.) Intro How
Exodus Chapters 35-40 – “No Spectators” Outline: Intro Chp. 35-39: Time to Build Chp. 40: Filled with God’s Glory I.) Intro How
Exodus Chapters 35-40 – “No Spectators” Outline: Intro Chp. 35-39: Time to Build Chp. 40: Filled with God’s Glory I.) Intro How
Leviticus: Overview
Joshua “More Abundantly” I. Chp. 1-5 Preparing the person for the promises Chp 1 Remember the word I. Intro II. Vs. 1-5
B. Chp 2 Stepping out in faith Vs. 1-11 “The precious from the vile” I. Intro II. Vs. 1 Abounding grace III.
Chp. 3-4 Keeping the crossing Joshua 3:1-5 “Go after it” I. Intro II. Vs. 1-2 Ready to take the plunge III. Vs.
Joshua 4:1-24 “Two memorials” I. Intro II. Vs. 1-9 Momentum verses monuments III. Vs. 10-18 Two testimonies IV. Vs. 19-24 What are
Consecration to the commander Joshua 5:1-12 “Let’s get rolling” I. Intro II. Vs. 1-9 Renewing the covenant III. Vs. 10-12 Recalling God’s
Chp. 6-12 Conquering our Canaan Chp. 6-9 Central campaign Chp. 6 Tearing down walls Joshua 5:13 – 6:5 “Three steps to victory”
Chp. 7-9 No small things (Ai and Gibeonites) Joshua 7:1-9 “Trouble in the Vineyard” I. Intro II. Vs. 1-4 Grieving and quenching
Joshua 8:1-29 “Oh Lord stuck in Ai again” I. Intro II. Vs. 1-13 An opportunity to begin again III. Vs. 14-24 Lessons
Joshua 9:1-27 “Trick or Treat” I. Intro II. Vs. 1-13 Living with liars III. Vs. 14-27 Altered at the altar Intro While
Chp. 10 Southern campaign Victory from the camp of Gilgal Joshua 10:1-15 “Don’t let the Son Go Down on Me” I. Intro
Chp. 11 Northern Campaign 1. Doing battle a long time (verse 18) Joshua 11:1-23 “Leaving nothing undone” I. Intro II. Vs. 1-15
Chp. 12 Conquered kings 12:1-6 Two defeated kings before the land of promise 12:7-24 Thirty-One defeated kings in the land of promise
Chp. 13-21 Settling the settlers Chp. 13:1-7 There’s still work to do Chp. 13:8-33 East of the Jordan “Take one step further”
Chp. 13-21 Settling the settlers Chp. 14-19 West of the Jordan Joshua 14:1-15 “The best is yet to come” I. Intro II.
Joshua 15:1-63 “Establishing the border of praise” I. Intro II. Vs. 1-12 God keeps His promise III. Vs. 13-19 Three keys to
Joshua 16-17 “Only one lot?” I. Intro II. Vs. 16:1-10 Not according to numbers III. Vs. 17:1-13 The Lord is in the
“Only one lot?” (cont.) I. Intro II. Vs. 16:1-10 Not according to numbers III. Vs. 17:1-13 The Lord is in the details
Joshua 18:1-28 “Business or pleasure?” I. IntroII. Vs. 1-10 Wealthy beggarsIII. Vs. 11-28 No small places Intro Unlike Caleb and the daughters of
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Chp. 20-21 Law and order (Cites of refuge and cites for the Levites) “A shelter for sinners” I. Intro II. Vs. 1-6
Joshua 21:1-45 “Reversal of fortune” I. Intro II. Vs. 1-3 Scattered servants III. Vs. 4-42 From Curse to blessing IV. Vs. 43-45
An altar at the boarder Joshua 22:1-10 “So much more a lot sooner” I. Intro II. Vs. 1-3 Remaining faithful while being
A word to the leaders from history Joshua 23:1-16 “The invisible man” I. Intro II. Vs. 1-5 Possessing what God has expelled
A word to the nation, choose whom you will follow Joshua 24:1-13 “I have chosen you” I. Intro II. Vs. 1-4 I
Judges “Deliverers in dark times” Chp 1 Every man for himself Intro The headlines read: These headlines were not ripped out of
Judges 2:1-10 “Why Have You Done This?” Intro Three themes in Judges are repeated over and over: Sociologists write on the “secondhand
Chp. 3:5-16:31 God’s faithfulness man’s failure (13 judges) Chp. 3 Three strong servants for the South Judges 3:1-31 “Ordinary instruments for extraordinary
Chp. 4-5 Women on a mission in the North Judges 4:1-24 “The Honey Bee of Israel” Intro Harry Truman the 33rd president
Judges 5:1-31 “The Buzz of the Bee” Intro The fifth chapter of Judges is Deborah’s song (one of the oldest in the
Chp. 6-10:5 Reluctant men, great God for the central campaign Judges 6:1-24 “Who me?” Intro One of the great truths of the
Judges 7:1-25 “To big for God to use” Intro To put Israel’s victory in perspective one sports writer put the odds at
Judges 8:1-35 “The bigger battle” Intro In 2 Chron. 14:11 king Asa prayed as he faced over a million Ethiopians, “Lord, it
Judges 9:1-57 “The man who would be king” Intro Rudyard Kipling’s short story “The Man Who Would Be King” about two scoundrels
Judges 10:1-18 “Who’s crying now” Intro The 10th chapter is the ½ way point of the book and its main purpose
Judges 11:1-33 “From Zero to Hero” Intro Literature is full of “Cinderella” stories where local rejects make good. Author Horatio Alger wrote
Judges 11:34-12:15 “From Hero to Zero” Chapter 12 Intro Like many of you I have tomatoes on the vine that have grown
Judges 13:1-25 “Great Strength, Great Weakness” Intro The next 4 chapters are dedicated to one on the best known stories in the
Judges 14:1-20 “Going Down?” Intro This appeared in a Florida news paper a while back: “Garbage Mary,” as she was dubbed by
Judges 15:1-20 “Un-enjoyable Victory” Intro As many of you know I’m a football fan of a losing team the “Cowboys”. I was
Judges 16:1-22 “Hey, didn’t you use to be Samson?” Intro. Oscar Wilde once said, “I can resist anything…except temptation”, it sadly described
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Judges 19 “How did we get here?” Intro. The last three chapters in the book of Judges is one of the most
Chapters 20-21 Incompatibility Chapter 20 “Were All Wet” Intro. There is an old sailing story that talks about a sailor upon a
It’s God’s fault, let’s fix it This brings us to the final chapter of Judges and this story as the nation finally
Ruth Overview Ruth: Jesus the Faithful Friend 1:1-18 Choices 1:19-2:23 Boy meets girl 3:1-18 Decisions 4:1-22 Happily ever after Introduction The
2 Chronicles: Jesus the Center of Worship Chp. 1-9 Solomon’s opportunity Chp. 10-36 Twenty kings in 393 years Like the compilation of
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Isaiah, “Jesus the Suffering Servant” Chp. 1-35 The throne of God Chp. 36-39 The throne of man Intro Moving through
Jeremiah, “Jesus our righteousness.” Ch. 1 Jeremiah’s Call Chs. 2-25 Twelve sermons against Judea Intro We come now to the second book
Lamentations: Jesus our Weeping Redeemer Apparently Lamentations was written soon after Jerusalem’s destruction recorded by Jeremiah in the book that bares his
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Daniel, “Jesus, the Ancient of Days “ Ch. 1: The authors background Ch. 2-7 The future of foreigners Ch. 8-12 Hope for
Hosea, “Jesus our Faithful Husband” Chapter 1-3 Chapters 4-14 Intro The book of Hosea marks a division in our study through the
Chapter 1-3 Chapters 4-14 The book of Hosea marks a division in our study through the prophets from Major Prophets to Minor
Joel, “Jesus, the filler of his people” Ch. 1 A Day in the Life Chs. 2-3 Destruction and restoration Intro This little
Chapter 1 A day in the life Chapters 2-3 Destruction and restoration This little three chapter book though small packs a powerful
Amos, “Jesus the Restorer of His People” Ch. 1-2 The last straw (Eight prophecies) Chs. 3-6 Are you listening (Three sermons) Chs.
Chapter 1-2 The last straw (Eight prophecies) Chapters 3-6 Are you listening (Three sermons) Chapters 7-9:10 I can see it now (Five
Obadiah, “Jesus the Deliverer “ Ch. 1: 1-18 The End of Edom Ch. 1:19-21 Future blessing of Israel Intro The next two
Chapter 1: 1-18 The End of Edom Chapter 1:19-21 Future blessing of Israel The next two books on our tour through the
The Book of Jonah “On The Wings Of A Dove” Jonah 1:1-3 “The Prodigal Prophet” Vs. 1 The Call of Jonah Vs.
Jonah, Ch. 2:1-10 “A Song At Sea” Ch. 2:1 Prepared Prayer Vs. 2-4 Dependence In The Deep Vs. 5-7 A Lifted Life
Jonah 3: 1-10 “A Change of Heart” Vs. 1-4 And Now A Word From My Sponsor Vs. 5-9 The Steps Of Change
Jonah 4: 1-11 “Where Is Your Heart?” Vs. 1-3: I Hate Your Grace? Vs. 4-8 Preparing His People Vs. 9-11 Plants or
Micah, “Jesus the Righteous Ruler.” Chs. 1-3 God’s Retribution Chs. 4-5 God’s Restoration Chs. 6-7 God’s Reconciliation Intro Micah’s ministry lasted 40
Nahum, “Jesus the Avenger” Ch. 1: What God will do Ch. 2: How God will do it Ch. 3: Why God will
Chapter 1 What God will do Chapter 2 How God will do it Chapter 3 Why God will do it Ok when
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Chapters 1-2 Troubled faith Chapter 3 Triumphant faith Based upon the text we believe Habakkuk was a priest that was involved in
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Chapters 1 A message to hands: “Be productive” Chapter 2:1-9 A message to hearts: “Be patient” Chapter 2:10-23 A message to heads:
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Chapters 1-6 A night of visions Chapters 7-8 God’s answer to questions Chapters 9-14 A future and a hope Zechariah is the
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Chapters 1:1-1:5 Chapters 1:6-3:15 Chapters 3:16-4:6 The book of Malachi was written almost 100 years after Haggai and Zechariah (the 1st and
Matthew 1:1 “The Book of Jesus, The King” 1 Son of David, Son of Abraham, Intro. It is in many ways fitting
Intro. The birth of Christ is a story most are quite familiar. Matthew, a converted tax collector was used to give us
Matthew 2:1-12 “Where Is He?” 1-2 Wise Men Still Seek Him Vs. 3-8 Troubled By Jesus Vs. 9-12 Worship Him In this
Matthew 3:1-12 “The Herald’s Anthem” Vs. 1-4 The Voice in the Wilderness Vs. 5-12: Preparing the Way of the Lord Intro. Phrases
Matthew 4:1-4Matthew 4:1-4 “Led By The Spirit, Tempted By The Devil” Vs. 1-2 The Circumstances of the Temptation Vs. 3-4 The Lust
Matthew 5:1-6 “Kingdom Character part 1” Vs. 1-2 The Setting for the Sermon Vs. 3-6 The Need of our Hearts Intro. We
Matthew 6:1-8 “Why We Do What We Do” Vs. 1-4 Giving To God Vs. 5-8 Praying To God Intro. We now come
Matthew 7:1-12 “Grace & The Golden Rule” Vs. 1-5: How to Judge Vs. 6: How to Discern Vs. 7-12: When in Doubt,
Matthew 8:1-4 “The Touch of Truth” Vs. 1-4 Touching the Untouchable Intro. We have just concluded one of the greatest messages ever
Matthew 9:1-17 “Snapshots of a Savior” Vs. 1-8 Sending Away Sin Vs. 9-13 Matthew: An Invitation To The Sick 14-17 New Cloth
Matthew 10:1-15 “Laborers Into The Harvest” Vs. 1-4 The Call of the “Are Not’s” 5-8a What to Do, Where to Go 8b-15
Matthew 11:1-15 “Jesus and John” Vs. 1-3: Are You The Coming One? . 4-6 Blessed Are Those Who Are Not Stumbled Vs.
Matthew 12:1-21 Lord of Rest and Man Vs. 1-8 Rest Outside Vs. 9-13 Rest Inside Vs. 14-21 Two Responses To His Rest
Matthew 13:1-23 “He Who Has Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear.” Vs. 1-3a, 10-17 Teaching in Parables Vs. 3b-9, 18-23 Sower, Seed
Matthew Ch. 14:1-12 Vs. 1-2 Herod’s Scandal Introduction: Vs. 1-2 It is here that we are given the
Matthew 15:1-20 “Tradition! Or Tradition?” Vs. 1-11 Tradition Versus The Word Of God Vs. 12-20 Inward or Outward Holiness? Intro On the
Matthew 16:1-12 “Understanding the Signs” Vs. 1-4 A Sign From Heaven Vs. 5-12 Bread That Satisfies Intro In this
Matthew 17:1-13 “Glorification” Intro Vs. 1A.) The first thing we note here is the timing of this event, 6 days. So
Matthew 18:1-14 “Who’s the Greatest?” Vs. 1-3 A Child of the Kingdom Vs. 4-6 Characteristics of Greatness Vs. 7-10
Matthew 19:1-6 Two Shall Become One Intro Vs. 1 Again notice the phrase, “When Jesus had finished these sayings, He departed.”
Matthew 20:1-7 “In the Masters Vineyard” Vs. 1-7 Let’s identify the key parts of the story: You have a
Matthew 21:1-17 “Behold, Our King Comes.” Vs. 1-5 The Kings Preparation Vs. 6-11 The King Rides & The City
Matthew 22:1-14 “Your Invited” Intro In this parable, Jesus answers a question of the heart. Verse 46 says that upon hearing
Matthew 23:1-12 “What’s This God Thing All About?” Vs. 1-7 Mans Religion Vs. 8-12 Gods Relationship Intro As we approach
Matthew 24:1-14 Vs. 1-3 Signs in the Temple Vs. 4-5 Deceptive Claims Vs. 6-8 External Conflicts Vs. 9-14 World Wide
Matthew 25:1-13 “Behold, The Bridegroom is Coming, Are You Ready?” Vs. 1-2, 5, 7 Wise and Foolish Virgins
Matthew 26:1-16 “Worship, Or A Wasted Life” Vs. 1-5 Man Plotted, Jesus In Control Vs. 6-13 The Fragrance of
Matthew 27:1-26 “What Shall I Do With Jesus?” Vs. 11-26 The Trial of Pilate Intro Chapter 26 closed
Matthew 28:1-10 “Rejoice, He is Not Here.” Vs. 1-4 Roll Away The Stone Vs. 5-8 Come See Vs.
Mark “The Servant Ruler” Mark “God’s Bulldozer” 1:1-8 Introduction The gospel is not a discussion or a debate, it’s not good VIEWS;
“The Healing of Forgiveness” 2:1-12 Introduction In chapter 2 Mark records for us another day in Capernaum with the Son of God
“The Penalty of Popularity” 3:7-12 Introduction So far in Mark’s record of Jesus we have seen Mark gather stories that illustrate two
“Sacred secrets for the asking” 4:1-20 Introduction Because Jesus’ increased popularity and notoriety He was no longer teaching in the local synagogues
Mark 5:1-20 “Pigs Parish” Introduction This section of scripture from the end of chapter 4 through chapter 5 is Mark’s examination of
Mark 6:1 “A Perfect Person in a sinful world” Introduction In the first 6 verses of chapter 6 Mark finishes off this
Mark 7:1-7 “Tradition verses relation” Introduction The only link between the first 23 verse of chapter 7 and what we just read
Mark 8:1-9 “Food for thought” Introduction The 8th chapter is a continuation of Jesus’ ministry among the gentiles as the words “In
Mark 9:1-8 “Glory through the veil of humanity” Introduction One Greek scholar listed the first rule of scripture interpretation as: “Ignoring all
Mark 10:1-5 “The need to find the rest person” Introduction We come now to a very difficult teaching that will no doubt
Mark 11:1-11 “The Triumphal entry” Introduction We move forward in the time line of Jesus earthly life, as we enter the 11th
Mark 12:13-17 “Whose image?” Introduction In verses 13-27 the examination of Jesus continues but from three different groups. Last week we saw
Mark 13:1-4 “The expectant life” Introduction We know in chapter 13 very quickly in the text that the scene has changed, as
Mark 14:1-9 “Driven by devotion” Introduction This section comes right after Mark recording the Olivet Discourse with Jesus’ focus on what the
Introduction The 14th chapter of Mark is full of contrasts to enable the reader to comprehend what true devotion looks like. This morning
Mark 15:1-15 “Two bound men” Introduction At the end of chapter 14 we realize that religion has decided to kill the true
Mark 16:1-8 “The reality of the resurrection” Introduction For all intensive purposes we will finish off Mark’s account of his gospel today
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The Gospel of John “The Portrait of Perfection” Theme: Jesus: “The portrait of perfection” Key verse: 14:8-9 “Philip said to Him, “Lord,
I. Intro. II. Vs. 14 God made visible in the flesh I. Intro. Just who is Jesus? Christmas is always an interesting
a. 1:19-2:11 New joy John 2:1-11 “From emptiness to joy” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-5 Is it my time? III. Vs. 6-11
b. 2:12-4:54 New hope John 3:1-10 “You must be born again” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-2 Nicodemus: religious, rich, and ruler III.
John 4:1-26 “The road less traveled” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-6 The need to go III. Vs. 7-15 Better water IV. Vs.
I. Intro. It is interesting to realize that Jesus departure from Jerusalem through Judea into Samaria and finally to Galilee (the end
c. 5:1-47 New freedom John 5:1-16 “Take up your bed and walk” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-9 Steps of transformation III. Vs.
d. 6:1-71 New Sustenance 1. 6:1-14, 22-71 New food (6:35 First of seven truths) John 6:1-14 “Barely enough barley” I. Intro.
c. 7:1-9:41 New light (Second truth 8:12) John 7:1-24 “Wonder next to our wanderings” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-10 Bothered brothers III.
John 8:1-11 “Written in blood upon dirt” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-6a Neither pardon nor prosecution III. Vs. 6b-11 The dust of
John 9:1-12 “Here’s mud in your eye” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-5 Words for the heart III. Vs. 6-12 Anointed mud Intro.
10:1-12:50 New life (Third, fourth and fifth truths) 1. 10:7 Gate of life John 10:1-10 “The living door” I. Intro.II. Vs. 1-6
3. 11:25 Giver of life John 11:1-16 “What love is this?” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-6 The fear of the delay III.
John 12:12-19 “Joyful and Triumphant” I. Intro. II. Vs. 12-15 The hour has come III. Vs. 16-19 A donkeys’ testimony Intro. All
III. 13:1-17:26 Private photos a. 13:1-14:15 Prophecies (sixth truth 14:6 one direction) John 13:1-17 “Loving service” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-5 The
John 14: 5-14 “A glimpse of glory” I. Intro.II. Vs. 5-7 I am the Way III. Vs. 8-11 I am in the Father
John 15: 1-17 “The fruit of the vine” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-6 Cultivating closeness III. Vs. 7-11 Evidence of fruitfulness
John 16:5-33 “The Masters plan” Intro. There some 60 churches listed in the “Yellow Pages” in Ravalli county but when we consider
c. 17:1-26 Prayers John 17:1-6 “The definition of success” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-3 Things given up III. Vs. 4-6 Things given
a. 18:1-19:42 The passion John 18:1-14 “In the garden of glory” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-6 Whom are you seeking? III. Vs.
II. Vs. 15-18 The promise of restoration III. Vs. 19-24 Truth in the court lies IV. Vs. 25-27 The process of denial
John 19:4-24 “Gotta serve someone” I. Intro. II. Vs. 4-7 Behold the Man III. Vs. 8-15 Behold your King IV. Vs. 16-24
Good Friday Intro Devotion is a difficult thing to measure but one thing is for certain, it can’t be measured by words
b. 20:1-31 The resurrection John 20:1-18 “Taken with Jesus” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-10 The empty tomb III. Vs. 11-18 The risen
Resurrection Sunday Intro In John chapter 20 the first 23 verses conclude the events on the first Resurrection Sunday but our focus
c. 21:1-25 The commission John 21:1-14 “Fishers of men” I. Intro. II. Vs. 1-3 Fishermen III. Vs. 4-9 My Boy’s IV. Vs.
Acts “Jesus” The Sequel Outline: I.) Chp. 1-8:4 “Witnesses in Jerusalem” II.) Chp. 8:5-12 “Witnesses in Judea and Samaria” III.) Chp. 13-28
2:1-4 “Filling the whole house” part b I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-4 The might Intro. Jesus, in verse eight of chapter one,
Chp. 3-5 Power, preaching & prison 3:1-26 “What I have I give to you” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-11 Look, rise up
4:1-31 “Boldness to speak Your Word” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-6 Captive for Christ III.) Vs. 7-22 Uneducated & untrained men IV.)
4:32 – 5:11 “Great Grace, Power & Fear” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 32-37 Great power & great grace III.) Vs. 1-11 Ripping
Chp. 6-8:4 Suffering servants 6:1-7 “Looking For a few good men” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-7 Seeking servants Intro. Now you will
7:17-53 “In the grip of glory” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 17-36 From bondage in bondage III.) Vs. 37-43 Living Word in dead
Chp. 8:5-12:25 “Witnesses in Judea and Samaria” Chp. 8:5-9:31 Out of the comfort zone 8:5-25 “Majesty verses magic” I.) Intro. II.) Vs.
9:1-19a “Pursuing the pursuer (a)” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-9 The causes of conversion Intro. At the request of my doctor I
10:9-23 “Cheese burger in paradise?” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 9-16 Peter on a diet III.) Vs. 17-23 No difference Intro. Now last
Chp. 11:1-18 Uncommon Peter 11:1-30 “Who invited them?” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-18 It’s God’s fault Intro. One of the interesting side
12:12-25 “Knocking on heavens door” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 12-19a The answer is at the door III.) Vs. 20-25 What’s eating him?
III.) Chp. 13-28 “Witnesses to the end of the earth” Chp. 13-14 Being sent on the way (1st trip) 13:1-13 “Hinges of
14:1-28 “The tale of three cities part a” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-5 Iconium: A war of words Intro. We have been
Chp. 15-18:21 Traditions & the road less traveled (2nd trip) 15:1-21 “There goes the neighborhood a” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-6 That’s
16:1-18 “Graceful in grace ” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-5 Liberty in the hands of grace III.) Vs. 6-10 In the direction
17:1-15 “Right side up in an upside down world ” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-4 A war of words III.) Vs. 5-9
18:1-18a “Abiding at Animal house” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-5 The fellowship of friends III.) Vs. 6-8 Serving sinners and saints IV.)
19:1-20 “Getting in shape for the New Year (part b)” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-7 Eating healthy III.) Vs. 8-10 Class room
20:1-16 “Groggy in grace” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-6 Sustaining grace III.) Vs. 7-12 Fortunate grace IV.) Vs. 13-16 Walking in grace
21:1-16 “Life to do over” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-7 Finishing our voyage III.) Vs. 8-12 Keeping the kingdom IV.) Vs. 13-16
22:1-29 “The truth of a testimonial” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-21 Before, during & after III.) Vs. 22-29 Takes a beating &
22:30-23:11 “Failing Successfully” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 30-5 Paul the prisoner III.) Vs. 6-11 The best out of a bad situation Intro.
24:1-27 “The people’s court” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-9 Three charges against Paul III.) Vs. 10-21 Paul’s defense IV.) Vs. 22-27 A
25:1-27 “Continuing from grace to glory” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-12 A new judge, same justice III.) Vs. 13-22 A change in
26:1-18 “For such a time as this part a” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-8 B.C. days III.) Vs. 9-18 From darkness to
27:1-20 “By the time we get to Phoenix” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-8 Ships log III.) Vs. 9-20 Tempest-tossed Intro. As we
28:1-16 “The end of the beginning” I.) Intro. II.) Vs. 1-6 Sticks & snakes III.) Vs. 7-10 Refuge & healing IV.) Vs.
Intro The 9th chapter of Romans poses several challenges to the Bible student: In the first 13 verses Paul established three truths
Intro In the 8th chapter Paul spoke of the things that the love of God destroys in the life of the believer,
Intro This section starts off with a word that by its very use creates doubt, “IF”. When the word “IF” is followed
Intro In John 16:13 Jesus told His disciples that “When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into
Intro In the 8th chapter Paul started out by letting all believers know that “There is therefore now NO condemnation for those
Intro Having explained what the law is supposed to do, Paul now explains what the law cannot do. Vs. 14 The law
Intro On October 3, 2003, during a live show at The Mirage, Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy fame tripped over his
Intro Having established that our salvation is apart from works Paul anticipates that some will argue that “If you emphasize grace, people
Intro If a reader of this great letter stopped in the 4th chapter he would know of his need to be saved
Intro You go in for a routine checkup and you think to yourself, “I’m in good shape, upright and mobile, know a
Intro After Paul’s assessment of the human condition, you can almost hear a sigh of relief. Paul has proved that all humans
Intro In the movie “Fiddler on the Roof” Tevye asks God, “I know, I know. We are Your chosen people. But, once
Intro In verse 11 Paul wrote to the moralist that with God there is no respecter of persons, but the religious Jew
Intro The 16th chapter of Romans is not an insignificant relic of the past; names that are easier to forget then they
Intro We conclude Roman’s 15 with the 2nd half of these verses where Paul uses himself as the example to follow as
Intro In most of the New Testament letters you want to look for the purpose that the author had in writing the
Intro The fifteenth chapter continues on the theme of Christian ethics dealing with how to handle the grey areas that we so
Intro Paul continues on dealing with Christian ethics and how we behave towards our fellow believers in those “grey areas”. He doesn’t
Intro Having dealt with Christian Civics Paul now takes up yet another touchy subject, Christian Ethics. The dictionary describes “Ethics” as a
Intro We come now to the 2nd and 3rd parts of this chapter as Paul has been giving us a civics lesson
Intro In the 12th chapter Paul dealt with the obligations of love; those within the body of Christ and those outside the
Intro A man was walking by a used bookstore and saw a book that intrigued him by what he thought was its
Intro In the 2nd verse Paul told his readers to be “transformed by the renewing of their minds” the rest of the
Intro This chapter starts off with an interesting four words: “I beseech you therefore”! The word “beseech” means to plead or to
Intro The 11th chapter deals with Israel and its relationship to the Church. Historically these two haven’t always gotten along throughout the
Intro The 11th chapter deals with Israel and its relationship to the Church. Historically these two haven’t always gotten along throughout the
Intro This chapter offers the solution to the problem Paul addressed in Romans 9:30-33 “that Israel’s lack of experiencing God’s grace wasn’t
Intro Rome was a city where Caesar Nero would dress thousands of Christians in the skins of lambs and throw them to
Romans “The Righteousness of God Revealed” I. Introduction: 1:1-15 A. Greetings: 1:1-7 B. Thanksgiving: 1:8-15 II. Statement of Purpose: 1:16-17 “The Righteousness
1 Corinthians “A Church in Need of Christ” I. Introduction: 1:1-9 a. Vs. 1-3 Greetings in Grace b. Vs. 4-9 Things
1 Corinthians 2:1-9 “No Peddlers Please!” I. Introduction Paul had explained to these Corinthian believers that God’s message for their salvation was
1 Corinthians 3:1-4 “Milk, It Does a Body Good?” I. Intro In a small town, there were three churches all facing the
1 Corinthians 4:1-5“Portraits of a Pastor” I. Intro Over the last three weeks, we have gone over the truth that we are
1 Corinthians 5:1-13 “The Beauty of His Holiness (part a)” I. Intro Two weeks ago, we dealt with the “How to’s” of
1 Corinthians 6:1-11 “The Ex Factor” I. Intro As we have seen over the first five chapters, the Church in Corinth had
1 Corinthians 7:1-9 “Sex, Marriage & Singleness” I. Intro In the sixth chapter, Paul spoke on the purpose and design for sexual
1 Corinthians 8:1-6 “The Taste of Love” I. Intro Paul now moves to the second of the seven questions the Corinthian Church
1 Corinthians 9:1-14 “What About My Rights?” I. Intro The context of this chapter still deals with those four guidelines for Christian
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 “He who thinks he stands” I. Intro Paul has been addressing the reasons to limit our freedoms: In Chap.
1 Corinthians 11:2-6 “From Hats to Pants” I. Intro Throughout the last three chapters, Paul spoke much about liberties or personal freedoms
1 Corinthians 12:1-7 “All in All” I. Intro In the 12th chapter, Paul takes up a new question that will be addressed
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 “Have Not Love?” I. Intro The 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians has been called the “hymn of love,” and
1 Corinthians 14:1-12 “Look, Who’s Talking?” I. Intro Paul has systematically answered the Corinthian believers’ questions concerning spiritual matters. In the 12th
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 “We Have Seen Him” I. Intro Paul now addresses yet another question of the Corinthian Church, which had to
Intro In our modern jurisprudence we are most familiar with “eyewitness” testimony but there are many other types of evidence called “circumstantial”.
Intro In our modern jurisprudence we are most familiar with “eyewitness” testimony but there are many other types of evidence called “circumstantial”.
1 Corinthians 15:58 – 16:4 Giving What Has Been Given Intro It is interesting to me that Paul chose to answer the
2 Corinthians “Winning Through Weakness” I. Introduction: 1:1-12 A. Greetings: 1:1-2 B. Thanksgiving Through Trouble: 1:3-11 II. Statement of Purpose: 1:12-14 A.
2 Corinthians 1:15-2:11 “Faithful to Forgive” I. Intro. So far we have seen Paul in this personal letter address two very practical
2 Corinthians 3:1-6 “Perfectly Imperfect” I. Intro. Paul faced a dilemma in addressing the Corinthian believers who had verbally attacked him: Say
2 Corinthians 4:1-2 “No Towel to Throw In” I. Intro. Paul’s critics in Corinth believed that his difficulties were an indication that
2 Corinthians 5:1-5 “In Immanuel’s Land” I. Intro. After speaking of afflictions in chapter 4, it’s no wonder that Paul takes up
2 Corinthians 6:3-7 “The Well Pleasing Life” I. Intro. Paul has written to the Corinthians, and through them to us, about “Radicalized
2 Corinthians 7:2-16 “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” I. Intro. Paul’s appeal is for personal reconciliation with the Corinthians, reminding
2 Corinthians 8:1-15 “As Poor, Yet Making Many Rich” I. Intro. If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times:
2 Corinthians 8:16 – 9:15 “The Giver and the Gatherer” I. Intro. In the first 15 verses of chapter 8, Paul’s focus
2 Corinthians 10:1-2 “The Cuts of a Paper Tiger” I. Intro. On June 6th, 1944, General Dwight D. Eisenhower made a decision
2 Corinthians 11:1-15 “If I Were the Devil” I. Intro. In human warfare, one of the most effective strategies is infiltration. While
2 Corinthians 12:1-6 “Caught Up into Paradise” I. Intro. The remarkable thing about Paul’s boasts (which he willingly admits is foolishness) is
2 Corinthians 13:5-14 “Now Leaving Corinth; All Aboard” I. Intro. After many weeks going through the 13 chapters of 2nd Corinthians, we
Ephesians Outline “Things prepared for the person in the purpose of God” I. Introduction: 1:1-14 1-2 Greetings in grace 3-14 Praise
Ephesians “Things prepared for the person in the purpose of God” Ephesians 2:1 “The way we were (part a)” Introduction
Intro The first ten verses of the 2nd chapter Ephesians Paul’s focus is on God’s work in our lives, which is always
Ephesians 3:1-7 “The messenger and the mystery” Introduction 1-5 A captive with a cause 6-7 The mystery revealed in power
Ephesians 4:1-6 “Giving a piece of your heart instead of your mind” Introduction 1-3 The seated walk 4-6 Seven things that unite
Intro Tonight the topic of the teaching is the “Benefits of the fellowship of a church”! There is a great mystery looking
Ephesians 5:1-7 “A Walk in Love” · Introduction · Vs. 1-2 What a walk of love is · Vs. 3-4 What
Ephesians 6 Ephesians 6:1-9 “A Walk in Wisdom (part c)” Introduction Vs. 1-4 Wisdom for the family Vs. 5-9 Wisdom for
Intro. Charles Wesley wrote a wonderful Hymn: “Hark, The Herald Angels Sing”, in it is a line that comes right from this
1 Thessalonians “The Comings And Goings Of Christ In His Church” Vs. 1-4 Introduction: Vs. 1 Greetings Vs.
1 Thessalonians 2: 1-12 “The Secrets of a Successful Servant” Vs. 1-6 A Servants Life Vs. 7-8 A Mothers Heart Vs. 9-12
I Thessalonians 3: 1-13 “Standing In The Faith” Vs. 1-4 Established in the Faith Vs. 5-9 Encouraged in the Faith Vs. 10-13
1 Thessalonians 4: 1-12 “A Walk That Pleases God” Vs. 1-3a Walking In His Will Vs. 3b-8 Walking In Self Discipline Vs.
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-8 “Living In The Light Of His Return” Vs. 1-3 Characteristics of a thief Vs. 4-8 How Should We
2 Thessalonians “How shall we then live?” Vs. 1-4 Introduction: “Three Tools
2 Thessalonians 2:1-7 “Christians: Character or Calendars?” 2:1-17 What are you waiting for? Vs. 1-12 Do you know
II Thessalonians; Not here to entertain goats 3:1-15 How should we work? Vs. 1-2 Pray for the work Vs. 3-5 Remember that
1 Timothy Ch. 1 “Help Wanted, Apply Within” 1:1-2 Introduction: 1. 1:1 The Writer 2. 1:2a The Reader 3. 1:2b The Greeting
1 Timothy Ch. 2 The Church and its members “Much prayer, much power” 2:1-15 The Church and its members 2:1-8 Preeminence of
1 Timothy Ch. 3 The Church and its members “Help wanted” Main Teaching: 3:1-7 Purity of elders 3:8-13 Proven deacons 3:14-16
1 Timothy Ch. 4 The Church and its minister “Lies that affect lives”
1 Timothy Ch. 5 The Church and its ministry to itself “We are family” 5:1-25 The Church and its ministry to itself
1 Timothy Ch. 6 The Church and its ministry to the World “Gonna have to serve somebody” 6:1-18 The Church
2 Timothy Ch. 1 “Living differently in an age of “Deformity” 1:1-5 Introduction: 1:1-2 Greeting 1:3-5 Thanksgiving 1:6-12 Statement of Purpose: “Stay
2 Timothy 2:1-6 “Dedication, discipline and diligence” Vs. 1-2 Three ways to pass the baton Vs. 3-6 Threefold
2 Timothy 3:1-5 “Sunday
2 Timothy 4:1-4 “Do you swear to tell the truth?” 4:1-18 BE READY Be ready in season and out of
Introduction Charles Spurgeon had a young pastor come to him and complain that he didn’t have as big of a church has
Titus “Cures for the Church in Crises” 1:5 Statement of Purpose: “Maintenance Manual” Vs. 1:6 – 3:11 Main teaching 1:6-16 Worker and
“Journeyman and apprentice” Titus 2:1-10 Ch. 2:1–3:01 Apprenticeship program Vs. 1-3 A recipe for a healthy church Vs. 4-8 Nurture not left
Titus 3:1-8 “Civic Minded” 3:1-11 Daily maintenance Vs. 1-2 Remind them Vs. 3 The way we were Vs. 4-8 What a transformation
Hebrews “Christ the Champion” 13:18-25 Final Farewell Ch. 1:1 – 4:13 A Better Person Ch. 1:1-3 Regal Revealer Ch. 1:4 – 2:18
Hebrews 2:1-4 “Unescapable Reality” Introduction Having made the argument that Jesus’ final revelation is superior to the prophets and angels progressive revelation;
Hebrews 3:7-19 “Eternal Security” XXVI Introduction XXVII 7-11 Scriptural support XXVIII 12 The warning XXIX 13-15 Deceitfulness of sin XXX 16-19
Hebrews 4:14-16 “I’m only human” XXXV Introduction XXXVI 14 Passed through the heavens XXXVII 15 Sympathetic high priest XXXVII 16 Throne of
Introduction In Hebrews 4:11, the writer of this letter shared about the revolutionary change available in our behavior known as “rest” that
Hebrews 5:1-10 “The perfect priest” Introduction 1-4 Four qualification for a priest 5-10 Jesus the perfect priest Introduction In the arena
Hebrews 6:1-3 “Moving to maturity” Introduction 1a Marks of maturity 1b-3 Six features Introduction We are back looking at the third
Hebrews 7:1-3 “J.E.S.U.S.” Introduction 1-3 Five superiorities Melchizedekian Priesthood Introduction In the 7th chapter of Hebrews, the author presents to his
Hebrews 8:1-5 “The intrusion of eternity” Introduction 1 Position 2-5 Preparation Introduction The author of Hebrews simply cannot take his
Hebrews 9:1-10 “A clean conscience” Introduction 1-5 Better than the best 6-10 Three limitations Introduction The ninth chapter of Hebrews
Hebrews 10:1-6 “We preach Christ crucified” Introduction 1-4 They failures of the old sacrifices 5-6 the necessity of Jesus crucified
Hebrews 11:1-3 “A different drummer” Introduction 1 No child atheists 2 The testimony of faith 3 Thank God I’m an atheist
Hebrews 12:1-2 “Running the race of faith” Introduction 1a Right motivation 1b Right Training 2 Right Coach Introduction The 12th
Hebrews 13:1-4 “Sympathy, Empathy and Harmony” Introduction Vs. 1 The Standard is LOVE 2-4 Making love visible Introduction The first
James “A Pathway to Patience” 1:1 Introduction 1:2 – 18 Statement of purpose “A pathway to patience” 1:2-12 Finishing your faith 1:13-18
James 2:1-13 “Faith without favoritism” Introduction 1 Favoritism is the opposite of Jesus 2-3 Favoritism is the barometer of the health
James 3:1-2 “Perils for preachers” Introduction 1 Judged for content 2 Judged for character Introduction As already noted, the letter of
James 4:1-3 “The war in your members” Introduction 1 At war with ourselves 2-3 Twofold consequence Introduction In James in
James 5:1-6 “Funnels or sponges” Introduction 1-3 How they gained their wealth 4-6 How they used their wealth
Intro Vs. 5-7 Humble Vs. 8-9 Heedful Vs. 10-11 Hopeful Vs. 12-14 Faithful Intro. We have finally reached the end of this
Intro Vs. 15-18 The mindset by it: Reviewing Vs. 19 The outcome because of it: Recommitment Intro. Peter’s words to persecuted Christians
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Intro For the last two weeks we have looked at the closing of 2nd Peter verse 18 where we are clearly shown
Intro Peter has some final points to make in this little letter before he closes it with a strong exhortation in 3:17-18.
Intro In the third chapter of 2 Peter, the author quoted the false teaching in verses 4-5 quoting their words, “Where is
Intro In the third chapter Peter quoted the false teaching in verses 4-5 “Where is the promise of His coming”. Their reasoning
Intro In the third chapter Peter address one of the more effective false teaching that the false teachers employed that discouraged believers.
Intro As we start the third chapter of Peter’s letter we note three things in the very first sentence. First Peter address
Intro Peter’s words in chapter 2 are as dark as they come in the Bible. We have examined the three illustrations in
Intro The second chapter of Peter’s letter marks a considerable change in content as Peter writes about three things: Who is a
Intro Peter’s words in chapter 2 illustrate the truth of God’s judgment that he will bring upon false teachers. The remainder of
Intro Vs. 1b, 2, 3a What is false teaching Vs. 1c, 3b How do we avoid following them Intro As we began
Intro Vs. 1 Who is a false teacher Intro Peter wanted his readers to have confidence in the Word of God so
Intro Vs. 8-11A finished faith Vs. 8 Not Idle Vs. 9 Not lacking application Vs. 11 Home at last Intro This morning
Intro Vs. 3 What the believer has in the bank? Vs. 4 What does the believers wealth purchase? Intro. Peter started out
Intro Vs. 19 What is prophecy Intro When we understand the context of Peter’s 2nd letter, we can see why he wrote
Intro Vs. 16 And we beheld His Glory Vs. 17-18 “Transfiguration” or “Renunciation” Intro Peter’s exhortation to this first century church was
Intro Vs. 12 Appropriators Vs. 13-15 Stirring up our minds Intro Having concluded last week Peter’s reason for writing the letter in
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Intro The Apostle John finishes this letter with a summation of what he has been writing. His topic: Fellowship with God through
Intro As I stated last week the Apostle John finishes this letter with a summation of what he has been writing. His
Intro As we are nearing the end of this letter John revisits the truths that were placed upon his heart by the
Intro The 5th chapter of 1st John has shown that “our faith” is based upon “a single fact that Jesus is God
Intro As noted the Apostle John finishes this letter with a summation of what he has been writing. His topic: Fellowship with
Intro This morning we shall take a bit of a more detailed look at these first 5 verse of the 5th chapter
Intro The apostle John throughout this letter has established what he believed to be the most important truth in life the possibility
Intro This Sunday we take up where we left off last week as we noted the entirety of this section on love
Intro We are now in the last of the chapter starting in verses 7-21 that was based upon three repeated phrases or
Intro At the start of the 4th chapter, I offered an outline of the chapter starting in verses 7-21 and it was
Intro We are still examining God’s love in 1st John chapter 4:7-21 and specifically the exhortation to love one another. The apostle’s
Intro John offers these “two personal tests” to indicate our position as true believers of Christ. They indicate the transformative work of
Intro John offers these “two personal tests” to indicate our position as true believers of Christ. They indicate the transformative work of
Intro It is generally thought that in this section John begins a new thought as he starts the section with the phrase
Intro Verse 2:28 is a bridge verse as the Apostle John links what he wants to write next with what he has
Intro We now move to the last part of Apostle John’s words on the self-test of WALKING IN TRUTH 2:18-27 Truth. In
Intro The Apostle John’s letter was addressing the greatest blessing in life…”fellowship with God”. His letter addresses what he had observed in
Intro The Apostle John’s letter was addressing the greatest blessing in life… “fellowship with God”. His letter addresses what he had observed
Intro The plan of God from the beginning is to reestablish fellowship with fallen humanity. John declares that this experience with him
Intro It’s been a few weeks since we were in the apostle John’s first letter, and we left off with the second
Intro John’s brief letter on fellowship has moved beyond the “Benefits of fellowship with God”: 1:4 “Fullness of joy” 2:1 “Freedom from
Intro This morning we move onto the main body of teaching in John’s brief letter on fellowship. In my outline the main
Study on: 1 John 1:4, 2:1, 2:26, 5:13 Intro This morning we continue examining what has changed for the believer once they
Intro The Bible, as literature, can be compared to great architecture; mathematical and sequential, where each brick, stone or board is placed
This is the outline we will use to study the book of I John Chp. 1:1-4 Introduction: “The Basis of Fellowship”: Fellowship
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Chp. 1:1-3 Introduction We begin a new study this morning and it will be a brief on as we in are in
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Introduction Second week of the new year and we again find ourselves examining another new book , this time we are in
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Intro When were last in the little letter of Jude we were examining verse 7 and the example of the Residents of
Intro We will take up where we left off in Jude verse 7 but first a quick review for those that missed
Intro Jude now moves to the main body of teaching which will support the stated reason for this letter which we examined
Intro This morning we shall finally conclude our examination of Jude’s little letter. At first our focus will be upon the final
Intro In Genesis 4:17-22 Moses writes from the verbal history of humanity when he tells the story of the pre-flood civilization. A
Intro Our study in Jude verses 14-15 centered around three questions with regards to this mysterious character of the pre-flood world named
Intro In our study in this brief letter by Jude that deals with the “acts of the apostates” the reader at any
Intro We started examining Jude’s words inverses 12-13 into the realm of poetry in the use of five word-pictures that directly and
Intro In the 11th verse Jude delivers a three-fold declaration of woe to those guilty of being false teachers. It is issued
Intro Last week we started this 25-verse letter an odd way by first going over the 8 verses or 1/3 of the
Intro Last week we started this 25-verse letter an odd way by first going over the 8 verses or 1/3 of the
Intro to the Letter of Jude We now start our third book of the New Year in our third week namely the
“Contending for the faith” IV. Chp. 1:24-25 Closing
I. Intro The 7th chapter dealt with the question of those on earth seeking to flee from the wrath of the Lamb
I. Intro The 6th chapter Revelation reveals the natural progression of the human race left to its own desires apart from any
I. Intro The fourth chapter revealed the throne and Him who set upon it. The fifth chapter introduced us to the title
I. Intro The fourth chapter revealed the throne and Him who set upon it. The fifth chapter introduced us to the title
I. Intro John follows a strict outline in his writing of the unveiling of Jesus. He does so in three locations: In
I. Intro John follows a strict outline in his writing of the unveiling of Jesus. He does so in three locations: In
This the last of seven letters to the churches which were written to three specific groups: a. To the people of that
I. Intro This is Jesus’ 5th letter to the church and is addressed to Sardis, which means, “escaping ones” or remnant. Sardis
I. Intro This is Jesus’ 5th letter to the church and is addressed to Sardis, which means, “escaping ones” or remnant. Sardis
Intro In the 21st chapter John was shown what heaven would be like practically as well as physically. Because heaven is eternal,
Intro The 20th chapter of revelation dealt with life during the 1000-year reign of Christ upon the earth. At the end of
Intro The 20th chapter of revelation dealt with life during the 1000-year reign of Christ upon the earth. At the end of
Intro Before us in this chapter is the end of history as we know it and the beginning of eternity. John describes
Intro Before us in this chapter is the end of history as we know it and the beginning of eternity. John describes
I. Intro II. Vs. 1-7 Desiring the desired One III. Vs. 8-11 Bitter blessings I. Intro These words of Jesus not only
I. Intro II. Vs. 1-7 Desiring the desired One III. Vs. 8-11 Bitter blessings I. Intro These words of Jesus not only
Intro Chapters 17-18 are about God’s judgement upon the false world systems: Chapter 17 deals with the false religious system, while chapter
Intro Chapters 17-18 are about God’s judgement upon the false world systems: Chapter 17 deals with the false religious system, while chapter
Intro This section of revelation is where John sees God’s righteous judgment upon the earth; a topic that draws much conversation depending
Intro This section of revelation is where John sees God’s righteous judgment upon the earth; a topic that draws much conversation depending
Intro It is always an interesting to examine oft-repeated words in the passage. In so doing the theme of the section is
Intro The 12th chapter introduced us to warfare in heaven and after satan is disposed from heaven warfare breaks out on earth.
Intro In the 11th chapter we are introduced to two witnesses followed by the announcement of the upcoming third woe that was
I. Intro II. Vs. 1-3 Purpose, origin, keys, and benefits of the book III. Vs. 4-8 Destination, dedication, and theme of the
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“David, A Man After God’s Own Heart” Shepherd: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Intro We start now a study through forty chapters of the
“David: Soldier” 1 Samuel 17:1-39 Vs. 1-21, “Tale of the tape” Vs. 1-3 Condition Intro. We come now to one of the
“David, Serving wisely” 1 Samuel 18:1-16 Vs. 1-4 Knit together in love. Vs. 5-9: Handling the adversity of adoration Vs. 10-16 Pinned
“David, Worshiping while at war” I Samuel 19:1-17 Vs. 1-10 The object of His delight Vs. 11-17 Someone saved our life Intro.
David, “Worshiping a step ahead of doubts” 1 Samuel 20:1-23 Vs. 1-10 Seeking hope in hopelessness Vs. 11-17 Reassurance in God’s field
David, “Worship in Our Wanderings” 1 Samuel 21:1-15 Vs. 1-9 Pretense in His presence Vs. 10-15 Peace amongst the pagans Intro. I’m
David, “You are my portion” 1 Samuel 22:1-5 Vs. 1-4a Songs for cave dwellers Vs. 4b-5 Engraved upon the heart Intro. David
David, “Shaping a heart in a clay pot” 1 Samuel 23:1-13 Vs. 1-5 Faithful men in forsaken places Vs. 6-13 A faithful
“David, “Winning at Losing” 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Vs. 1-15 A troubled heart from a cut hem Vs. 16-22 Tares, not just
“David, tempering our temper” 1 Samuel 25:1-22 Vs. 1-13 I’ve had all I can stand. Vs. 14-22 The work of Joy in
“David, Been There, Done That” 1 Samuel 26:1-25 Vs. 1-11 A bad habit Vs. 12-20 To spear or to
“David, Sleeping with the Enemy” 1 Samuel 27:1-12 Vs. 1-9 Nothing better for me? Vs. 10-8:2 From courage to discourage Intro. The
“David, can you hear me now?” I Samuel 28:3-25 Vs. 3-14 The silence of God, more fearful than His Word Vs. 15-25 God
“David, nowhere man, living in a nowhere land” 1 Samuel 29:1-11 Vs. 1-5 What are these doing here? Vs. 6-11 Return now
“David, My Heart His Throne” 1 Samuel 30:1-15 Vs. 1-6a All alone with God Vs. 6b-15 Stones of remembrance Intro. In Rom.
“David, “You’ll never take me alive, God.” 1 Samuel 31:1-13 Vs. 1-7 I did things my way. Vs. 8-13 What might have
David, “how the mighty have fallen.” 2 Samuel 1:1-27 Vs. 1-16 Broken by the failure of others Vs. 17-27 The song of
David, “Spirit Led versus Flesh Driven” 2 Samuel 2:1-32 Vs. 1-7 Led by God Vs. 8-17 My army is better than yours.
David, “Search for significance.” 2 Samuel 3:1-21 Vs. 1-5 Padding our stats Vs. 6-11 What’s yours is mine. Vs. 12-21 I’m on
David, “How to Keep Your Head On.” 2 Samuel 4:1-12 Vs. 1-7: Losing your heart Vs. 8-12: Losing your head Intro. The
David, “Keep Going and Growing.” 2 Samuel 5:1-12 Vs. 1-3a: Three marks of God’s anointing Vs. 3b-6 Three anointings of
David, “Getting the Cart Before the Servant” 2 Samuel 6:1–12. Vs. 1-5 A new cart Vs. 6-8 A bump in the road
“David, The Covenant” 2 Samuel 7:1-29 Vs. 1-3 A desire to give our best Vs. 4-9 A shepherd, not a contractor Vs.
David, “Walking in Victory” 2 Samuel 8:1-18 Vs. 1-14 The preservation of David Vs. 15-18 Administering judgment and justice Intro In the
David, “To Kill With Kindness” 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Vs. 1-6 Dropped, crippled, and barren Vs. 7-13 What the kindness of God looks
David, “I come in peace.” 2 Samuel 10:1-19 Vs. 1-7 Rejection of kindness Vs. 8-19 I’ve got your back. Intro. The 9th
David, “For His eyes only” 2 Samuel 11:1-14 Vs. 1-5 A stroll into sin Vs. 6-14 Lying cheater Intro. This week we
David, “Bearing the brand of Christ” 2 Samuel 12:1-14 Vs. 1-6 A parable of no pity Vs. 7-14 The stranger
David, “Lust Sick” 2 Samuel 13:1-22 Vs. 1-14 Lust’s insanity Vs. 15-22 Lust’s hatred Intro As we turn to the 13th chapter,
David, “Faulty Forgiveness” 2 Samuel 14:1-33 Vs. 1-24 Mercy apart from justice Vs. 25-33 Forgiveness apart from repentance Intro Back in the
David, “Risen up to ruin” II Samuel 15:1-12 Vs. 1-6 Stealing the hearts of people Vs. 7-12 The conspiracy grew strong Intro
David, “When it Rains, It Pours.” 2 Samuel 16:1–23 Vs. 1-4 Lies will never hurt me? Vs. 5-14 Sticks and stones can
David, “Friendship” 2 Samuel 17:1–29 Vs. 1-14 The words of friends Vs. 15-29 The actions of friends Intro In the
David, “On the Run” 2 Samuel 18:1–33 Vs. 1-18 Hung by pride Vs. 19-33 A message without words Intro We come
David, “The Frailty of Feelings” 2 Samuel 19:1–23 Vs. 1-8 A changed perspective Vs. 9-15 A united purpose Vs. 16-23 An offer
David, “Why can’t we all just get along?” 2 Samuel 20:1–26 Vs. 1-5: The danger of tooting your own horn Vs. 6-13
David, “Reassignment, not Retirement.” 2 Samuel 21:1-22 Vs. 1-14 Going through dry spells Vs. 15-22 Going through faint spells Intro The 21st
David, “Same song, different place.” 2 Samuel 22:1-51 Vs. 1-4 Nine truths about God Vs. 5-46 Delivered from three obstacles Vs. 47-51
David, “Thanks for the Memories” 2 Samuel 23:1–39 Vs. 1-7 The last words Vs. 8-39 All the king’s men Intro The death
David, “No Worries, Just Worship” 2 Samuel 24:1-25 Vs. 1-9 Counting on people instead of God Vs. 10-17 Falling into the hand
David, “A Man After God’s Own Heart” Epilogue: “David, A Willing Offering” 1 Chron. 29:1-20 : The preparation of the people for