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Introduction: An Obligation, Not an Option (5 Minutes) "Good morning, everyone. Please take out your handout for today's lesson. We are continuing our series on 'Things Christian’s Do,' and today we're on Part III: Christians Pray. Let’s start with the word, 'ought.' that was introduced a few weeks ago.…

Satan. The Devil. The bible consistently portrays the devil as the primary antagonist of humanity, operating through various forms of deception. Understanding these methods, as revealed in Scripture, is crucial for comprehending the spiritual conflict described within the Bible. Today we will: examine…

The Mighty God is Jesus Discussion question: Who is Jesus? 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 16 And without controversy great is the mystery…

Lesson Objective To explore and understand the five major biblical purposes for the laying on of hands, along with the spiritual responsibility and guidelines involved in practicing this sacred act. Introduction The laying on of hands is a significant biblical practice with spiritual implications. The…

WHAT TO DO WITH LIFE'S BURDENS Part 3: Casting Our Burdens on the Lord Text: Psalm 55:4-8 , 22 ; 1 Peter 5:7 Over the past weeks, we have studied how we are called to bear one another's burdens and how each person must bear his own burden of responsibility in God's kingdom. Today we complete our study…

It looks like we all survived Thanksgiving. Is anyone still hungry? I am pretty sure that what I did to the steaks, Cornish Hens, and Ham were a sin. I spent the last few days repenting. Now we are going into Christmas, how many of you already have your decorations up? In our family we exchange gifts…

The thief of Disbelief Current price inflation. Meat is going higher. Cost of goods is rising. Gasoline is at a seven year high. California leads the nation with gas nearing $5.00 a gallon. In one small town they hit a record $7.59 for regular unleaded. Any one else feeling a little pinch? It could be…

This morning I want to preach to you about revival. Personal revival, church wide revival, a revival of God working in a generation that has gone far from God. What is meant when I use the word “revival”? A current definition of revival is the act or instance of reviving. Revival is to rekindle a flame…

What are some of the things that prove to be beneficial to our life? Things that help? Let’s look at it from another vantage point: What could you do without? What could you truly make it without? Most of us are probably familiar with the life of David. What are some things and some people who proved…

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The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is one thing you must have.

I Kings 17

Bad decisions can haunt you. A bad decision hang around, lingering in the air of life never letting go. A bad decision has a way of multiplying itself. One bad decision leads to another bad decision, made naively or blindly trying to correct the first bad decision. Worse yet, bad decisions made in times…

The rough road 6 And when they came to Nachon’s threshing floor, Uzzah put out his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen stumbled. 7 Then the anger of the Lord was aroused against Uzzah, and God struck him there for his error; and he died there by the ark of God. 8 And David became…

You have a choice to make. Develop a soft heart toward God or allow a hard heart to develop.

Interesting piece of historical information, before our modern interstate system. The majority of our highways and roads were built on existing, well known paths that people followed. In Europe the paths were trodden by individuals or groups searching for food, shelter, or traveling between communities.…

Happy Father’s Day! - Father’s have a tough job. It is subtly implied that father’s are not necessary, significant impact a father makes is belittled. Recently Wyatt and I were watching a show together, it included parents and kids in competition against one another. In introducing the show this is what…