WHY DOES GOD ALLOW HIS CHILDREN TO SUFFER? Hebrews 12:3-15 INTRODUCTION:  Our subject for the next two Sunday nights will answer a perennial question that is constantly asked by both believers and non-believers: “Why do God’s children suffer?”  the question becomes more complex because some churches teach that once you receive Jesus, it you only […]

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God’s Gift Of Strength!

GOD’S GIFT OF STRENGTH! ENCOURAGING YOURSELF IN THE LORD! 1 Samuel 30:1-20 INTRODUCTION: David was in real trouble.  The army of Israel was searching for him, and the bitter old King Saul wanted him dead.  Those who were on David’s side were being killed, and those who were betraying David were being rewarded.  However, David […]

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Preparing For God’s Spring!

PREPARING FOR GOD’S SPRING! Isaiah 43:16-21 INTRODUCTION: The faith and hope of God’s people was very low during the days of Isaiah and they constantly needed assurance that things would eventually turn around for them.  In spite of their backsliding God still loved them and through word pictures God described His love for them.  Isaiah […]

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God’s Recipe For Joy – Part 2

GOD’S RECIPE FOR JOY! John 15:9-17 INTRODUCTION:  Today we want to talk about how we can have the fullness of Joy that is offered to us in God’s Word. How to have fullness of joy in our hearts and how to learn God’s recipe for joy.  John 15:11.  Joy is the birthright of every child […]

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Standing Alone With God! Pt.2

STANDING ALONE WITH GOD! 1 Kings 22:1-38 INTRODUCTION:  Courage has been defined as “the ability or the willingness to do something difficult or dangerous.”  Remember, our God shows up when we step up and when we take that first step of faith:                    2 Chronicles 16:9.  Fear […]

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STANDING ALONE WITH GOD! 1 Kings 22:1-38 INTRODUCTION:  Courage has been defined as “the ability or the willingness to do something difficult or dangerous.”  Remember, our God shows up when we step up and when we take that first step of faith: 2 Chronicles 16:9.  Fear is the biggest enemy to courage and there are […]

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Enjoying GOD!

ENJOYING GOD! Psalm 73:1-28 INTRODUCTION:  When you think of God, what picture comes to mind?  Do you see an austere old man who just watches to see you slip up the least bit so He may punish you?  Do you see a holy God high and lifted up that you could not possibly get close […]

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Equipped For Service

EQUIPPED FOR SERVICE John 9:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Those of us who have trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior honestly believe honestly believe that He saved us to do good works.  Ephesians 2:8-10.  Those Christians who chose not to take their time, their talents, and their finances to do service for the Lord confess several […]

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Taking Our Friends To Jesus!

TAKING OUR FRIENDS TO JESUS! Mark 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: “When Jesus saw their faith!” Mark 2:5. Our question is: “Where did these men get such faith?” Romans 10:17. Could we bring our friends to Jesus and would He see our faith? Hebrews 4:16; Ephesians 2:13, 18. It is because of our relationship with Jesus Christ that […]

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