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Here is a helpful sermon by Dr. William T Koopmans on Praying to Avoid Temptation Dear People of God, Temptation is like slick ice on the parking lot. One careless move and you fall flat before you know it. Temptation is also like a trap door. One false step and you free-fall headlong down…
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Marriage: The Foundation for Family and Discipleship Theme: God Created Marriage Scriptures: Genesis 2:18-24, Genesis 3:1-18, and Ephesians 5:22-23 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: God created marriage, and intends for a husband and wife to experience oneness through that relationship. Think: My goal is to experience oneness with God…
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Stay on Guard Theme: Repentance and Restoration Scriptures: 2 Samuel 11:1-12:25 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: David got caught up in sin. He confessed and was forgiven, but he and his family suffered the consequences for years to come. Think: The high cost of sin motivates me to avoid…
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Seeking to please him Theme: A heart for God Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15 and 2 Samuel 7:1-29 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: David expressed his heart for God by seeking to bring the ark of God to Jerusalem and seeking to build God a permanent dwelling place among His…
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The Harder They Fall Theme: Courageous Faith Scriptures: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: Displaying great faith in God, the young shepherd David fought and killed Goliath, the giant warrior champion of the Philistines. Think: Live with the assurance that anything is possible with the Lord’s help.…
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Bad Decisions and Consequences Theme: The Importance of Obedience Scriptures: 1 Samuel 13:1-23 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: King Saul impatiently offered a burnt offering to God, breaking the command of the Lord. Think: Have the mindset that obedience is always the best choice. Do: Commit to obey the…
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Glory Awaits Theme: The Promise of Resurrection Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:20-58 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: Christ was raised from the dead, and we too will be raised up when He returns. Think: Let the assurance of my coming resurrection motivate me to live for Christ. Do: Always live…
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Love: The Greatest of All Theme: The excellence of love Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: Paul challenged the Corinthians to value love above all gifts, abilities, and virtues. Think: Consider love for God and others to be the motivation for my attitudes and actions. Do:…
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Gifted to serve Theme: Spiritual Gifts Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: Paul instructed the Corinthians that the Spirit gives each believer spiritual gifts to be used for God’s glory and the building of His kingdom. Think: I have the great privilege of using the spiritual…
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Doctrine Short: Truth From time to time, I’ll publish a short post on doctrine from my book. Sometimes the formatting is not perfect, but I cannot correct it. Cheers. B1 Truth C1 Define D1 Theories E1 Correspondence = reality F1 Facts = a thing that exists or happened F2 Belief = acceptance of facts…