Storms The Bible has many verses about storms. I want to look at a few verses about the storms of life. The difficulties, hurts, fears, memories, pain, sufferings of the present and past. Job was well acquainted with grief from the storms of life. B1 This is how Job felt: Job 9:17 GNB He…
Who Is Our Lord? There are only 2 lords. Some may think they are their own master and lord, but this is foolishness. People hurt them, steal from them, tax them, and eventually they die. They have no authority. There are only 2 lords. We can either serve God or the devil. It is…
Some Lessons to Learn from Elijah and the Widow in Zarephath 1 Kings 17:8-24 8 Then the LORD said to Elijah, 9 “Now go to the town of Zarephath, near Sidon, and stay there. I have commanded a widow who lives there to feed you.” 10So Elijah went to Zarephath, and as he came to the town gate, he saw…
Truth in Unrighteousness Romans 1:18 WEL For God’s wrath is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of people who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. How do people suppress the truth? In unrighteousness? This is done by burying the truth. Covering up truth. Ignoring truth. Lying about the truth. We see this being…
1 Timothy 6 1 Timothy 6:1-2 B1 Paul continues the pastoral responses to various congregational issues. B2 Employers and employees C1 Servants (I’ve already answered the question about slavery and the Bible). C2 The application for most of us today is employee and employer relations. C3 We are to give respect to our employer.…
Jesus’ Teaching and Truth Sets Us Free John 8:31-32 WEL Then Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, “If you continue in my teaching, you are truly my disciples, 32 “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. The formula 1. Continue in my teaching 2. Truly…
Goals 1 Corinthians 13:13 NRSV And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love. John 6:38 NRSV for I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. B1 Jesus came to do His Father’s will. B2…
Parable of the 10 Virgins Matthew 25:1-13 The Jews are the virgins. Both groups revered the Torah. Both groups stated they love Yahweh. Both groups thought they were blameless. Paul stated, before he believed, that he was Philippians 3:6 NKJV – …concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law,…
Ephesians 6:10-20 How To Be Strong A1 Scripture A2 Outline B1 Command—Be strong C1 In the Lord C2 In the power of His might B2 Put on C1 Full armor of God D1 Why—to stand against the wiles of the devil D2 Why—because we don’t wrestle/fight humans but E1 Principalities E2 Powers E3 Rulers…
Ephesians 6:5-9 A1 Scripture A2 Outline B1 Servants/Slaves/Employees C1 Obey C2 Fear and trembling C3 Simplicity of heart C4 As to Christ C5 Not with eye service C6 As men pleasers C7 But as slaves of Christ C8 Doing the will of God wholeheartedly C9 With good will C10 As to the Lord C11…