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Introduction Acts 16:11-34, 40 – The examples of Lydia and the Philippian jailer. Pual gives an excellent example of unselfishness…

Faith, love, and obedience We see the evidence of God’s love for us (Creation, care, the sacrifice of His only Son) How do we show love to…

Luke 9:20: “The Christ of God” I Peter 2:24 – Jesus’ crucifixion was a sacrificial offering. Hebrews 9:28 I Corinthians 15:3-4 – Christ died…

Joshua 10 Joshua 10:1-15 – Five kings align against Gibeon Joshua 10:1-2 – Adoni-zedek feared greatly because of how Israel had conquered Ai…

Introduction I Peter 1:10-12 I Corinthians 2:13 Be content with the Holy Spirit’s revealed word. Joshua 2:15-18 – Some ancient writers…

Faith dispels fear (continued) Let go of fear. Be introspective. What are you so afraid? Pray for help and healing, Philippians 4:6-7. James…

Introduction Luke 23:33, 39-46 Answering the baptism question Acts 2:38 – People sometimes try to use the case of the thief on the cross to…

Introduction If asked by someone for help in their reading of the Old Testament, giving them just the basic storyline, could you do it…

Spiritual health is the most important thing. John 5:2-9 John 5:13-15 – It doesn’t seem that Jesus is telling the man he was lame because of…

Faith dispels fear (continued) Mark 4:37-41 Fear and faith are incompatible (Mark 4:40). Fear assumes God does not care (Mark 4:3…

Introduction Ephesians 6:4 I John 3:1 He always prioritizes our souls. Genesis 13:2, 5-6 – God is okay with us being prosperous. I Kings…

Joshua 7 Joshua 7:1-15 – Defeated at Ai Joshua 7:1 – Achan violates the ban on plunder that God had put in place (see Joshua 6:17). Joshua…

Introduction Hebrews 11:32-34 God cares about each one of us. Judges 12:8-15 – Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon John 20:30-31; 21:25 Jonah 4:1…

Faith creates courage (continued) Terror: a state of intense fear Hebrews 11:30-40 – Through faith, these people had the courage to deal…

Introduction I Peter 2:12 Put a positive, spiritual spin on life. Matthew 5:13-16 Matthew 5:10-12 – Christians react to things differently…

Joshua 5 Joshua 5:1 – Kings’ hearts melted They were terrified of the Israelites! Joshua 5:2-8 – Circumcision It did not make military sense…

Faith establishes trust John 11:40 (everyday life) – Jesus wants us to believe in extreme moments just like we do in the mundane, everyday…

Introduction Mark 12:31 This is the law! Romans 13:8 – This is not saying it is sinful to take out a loan. Instead, it is emphasizing the…

Joshua 3 Joshua 3:3 – See Exodus 25:10, 22; 26:34. In Hebrews 9:2-5, 9 the previous tabernacle is compared with the greater tabernacle…

Introduction Psalms 37:1-7 The Bible gives us plenty of examples of those who had to wait Genesis 6:3; 7:23 – Noah Genesis 12:2, 4; 15:1-…

Faith establishes trust Trust: the assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something. Matthew 6:25-3…

Introduction II Corinthians 12:20-21 Stop looking for the perfect local church. Revelation 2:4-5, 8-11, 12-17 – Messages to the churches…

Joshua 1 Deuteronomy 34:5, 9 Joshua 1:1-9 – “the Lord spoke to Joshua” Joshua 1:2-4 – See Genesis 12:7. This promise will be fulfilled in…

Introduction “You’re in good hands.” Isaiah 41:10 We are protected in God’s hands Protection from our enemies Psalms 31:14-15; 138:7-…

We can develop and strengthen our faith Luke 17:5 – The apostles said to the Lord, “increase our faith.” John 20:24-29 – Thomas believed…