Grapevine's First Baptist Church

1 Kings 19:16 1 Kings 19:19-21 Philippians 3:7-8 2 Kings 2:1-15 To leave a legacy of influence, we must: 1. Invest (Verses 1-6) 2 Kings 2:1-6 2. Instruct (Verses 7-8 & 14) 2 Kings 2:7-8 & 14 2 Timothy 3:16-17 2 Timothy 1:5-7   It is dangerous to equip young leaders with vision, leadership, and strategy without equipping them to have healthy souls. ​- Lance Witt 3. Inspire (Verses 9-15) 2 K...

Christmas is about God satisfying our greatest need.   Matthew 1:21 Acts 4:12 Jeremiah 33:14-16 Titus 2:11 Christmas is about God satisfying our greatest need. Romans 10:13

Malachi 4:5 5 “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes. James 5:17 17 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Elijah’s Legacy Left Behind: 1. Calling- Luke 16:10-12; Colossians 3:23-24 2. Conflict- 1 Kings 19:4-14  3. Courage- 1 Ki...

Elijah: God’s Agent of Change God’s Righteous 1 Kings 17:1 1 Kings 18:1-2 & 17-18 & 36-39 Isaiah 42:8  God’s Justice 1 Kings 21:17-24  God’s Mercy 1 Kings 21:25-29 Romans 3:21-26  The mercy of God is offered to a sinner like me! What are we called to do? We are called to be different. We are called to resist idolatry. We are called to suffer.

Considering the Consequences of Our Choices  1 Kings 21:20 Ahab’s Rebellion: He chose an idolatrous and immoral wife. He began to worship a false god. He led a Nation and his children to rebel against God. He persecuted and killed the prophets of God. He made a treaty with God’s enemy.  1 Kings 16:30-33   The Final Straw for Ahab: I. Ahab’s Request (Verses 1-4) II. Jezebel’s Ruse (Verses 5-16) III...

What Causes Discouragement? • Tired • Overwhelmed • Afraid • Disappointed  1 Kings 19:1-14 1. Elijah on the Run (Verses 1-3) 2. Elijah in Despair (Verse 4) 3. Life Lesson: God Always Provides (Verses 5-8) 4. Life Lesson: God Always Shows Up (Verses 9-14) What are you doing here? Lainy Clark, LPC (I will be interviewing Lainy. This is her info for the screen) Lamentations 3:21-26 Great tribulation...

Behind the Scenes of Faith TEXT: 1 Kings 18:20-46 BEHIND THE SCENES OF FAITH 1 Kings 18:20-46 (ESV)  FAITH IS PRODUCED BY WILLINGNESS  1 Kings 17:1,18:1, and 18:20-22, and Exodus 32:4-5 Albert Mohler: “ Convictions are not merely beliefs we hold; they are those beliefs that hold us in their grip . Without conviction, nothing really matters, and nothing of significance is passed on. Without convict...

Courage to Stand • Ahab – Wicked  1 Kings 16:30-33 1 Kings 18:1-2 • Obadiah – Wavering 1 Kings 18:3-16 • 100 Prophets of Yahweh – Cowardly Ezekiel 33:7-9 • Prophets of Baal and Asherah – Helpless • Elijah -Courageous 1 Kings 18:17-19   Life Lessons from Elijah: 1. Let courage arise from your devotion to Christ. Acts 4:29-31 2. Christians must not be silent. • The People of Israel – Silent 1 Kings...

Life Lessons from Elijah 1 Kings 17:1-10 Deuteronomy 11:16-17 Life Lessons from Elijah: 1. God will provide, but often in unexpected ways. Psalm 34:8-10​ Philippians 4:19 2. We must Go when God says, “Go!” Matthew 6:33-34  Vision 2030: • Increase Investment in Strategic Partnerships • Invest in Our Spanish-speaking Community • Invest in Our Children and Young Families Next Steps: • Renovate the Ol...

  2 Timothy 2:15-19 1. Why do we celebrate the Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?   2. What are the Differences in Christian Denominations?   3. What are the spiritual gifts, and which gifts are still active today?  4. What can we say to women on the topic of Prolife?   5. What does forgiveness look like? 6. What is the Biblical role of women within the church?   7. What help can you give for...

The Question of Religion and Politics Freedom of Speech – A Prayer for Boldness: Prayer  Acts 4:23-24 Prophecy Acts 4:25-26 Psalm 2:1-2 Pushback Acts 4:27-28 Opposition came in the form of Discrimination, Division, and Intimidation. Luke 4:18-19 Acts 10:38 Jesus was a gospel activist who lived with compassion without hiding His moral convictions. Petition Acts 4:29-30 Power  Acts 4:31 Things to Co...

Hebrews 9:27-28 What Happens After We Die?     1. Always with the Lord     2. Awareness of Our Surroundings     3. Accountability for Our Actions     4. All Things New   1. Always with the Lord 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Luke 23:43 Philippians 1:23 John 14:1-3   2. Awareness of Our Surroundings Luke 16:22-31 Luke 16:22-31 2 Peter 3:8-9 The moment we step from our world into God’s presence, we leave t...

Can I trust the Bible?   Scripture is from God, So I can trust Him!  The Bible is authoritative. The Bible is reliable. The Bible is sufficient. The Bible is true.  2 Timothy 3:10-4:4 The Bible is Inspired by God. (2 Timothy 3:16) The Bible is INSPIRED by God.                 Major premise: God is true (Romans 3:4). Minor premise: God breathed out the Scriptures (2 Timothy 3:16). Conclusion: There...

Has God Rejected Israel? Romans 11:1  Israel is an example of God’s steadfast faithfulness to His people. God’s Covenant with Abraham: Genesis 12:1-3  The Covenant: Place – Nation – Name – People Genesis 15:18-21 Psalm 105:7-11 Romans 9:4-5 Romans 11:1-2  Has God Rejected Israel? It sure looks like it! Could it be that… • God never chose the Jews? • The Jews rejected Jesus, so He rejected them? •...

What is our Purpose? “Living without purpose, is like rearranging furniture on the Titanic, you are just killing time until the inevitable end.” (Unknown)  Westminster Shorter Catechism Question: What is the chief end of man? Answer: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.  Who are you?  Ephesians 2:1-10 You are alive in Christ! Vs. 5 You are a citizen of God’s Kingdom! Vs. 6...

2 Corinthians 10:4 Recognize: We are in a battle. Resist: Through Faith, Surrender, and Obedience Respond: With Prayer and the Word of God Rejoice: By Celebrating God’s Goodness The enemy desires to make God’s people unresponsive and ineffective in this spiritual conflict. For those not following Christ, the enemy endeavors to keep them unresponsive to the gospel and, at times, influence them to m...

Demons, Deliverance, and Spiritual Warfare Genesis 3:15 Angel = Messenger of God Matthew 18:10 Hebrews 1:13-14 Demon = Messenger of Evil Encounters with the Spirit World Genesis 19:1 Deuteronomy 32:15-18 Daniel 10:12-13 1 Samuel 16:14-15 John 12:31-32  Colossians 2:15 The arrival of Jesus marked a shift in this Spiritual Battle  Matthew 4:23-24 Possessed = Ownership Demonized = Influence The Enemy...

How can we keep turning the other cheek when running out of cheeks? Matthew 5:38-39 What do these phrases mean? According to the Bible, the Government should protect its citizens and punish evil. Romans 13:3-4 1 Peter 2:13-14 According to the Bible, Christians should not be easily provoked. But if provoked, they should respond with humility, restraint, and grace. Matthew 5:38-48 The Approach behin...

How to Move forward in your faith:  Step 1: Self Evaluation (1 Thess 4:1-2)                 Evaluation of Faith                 Evaluation of Motive Step 2: Set Apart (1 Thess 4:3-8, Exodus 19:5-6, Leviticus 20:26)                 Set apart in the world QUOTE: “ men, in order to satisfy your sexual desire, don’t do it with another man’s wife. Make use of a prostitute instead. “ - Cato, quoted by H...

The Enemy entices us through an Unredeemed World 1 John 5:19 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 The Enemy entices us through our Human Weaknesses 1 John 5:21 Who is this Advocate who stands with us in times of trouble? Jesus Christ, the One True God. 1 John 5:20 1 John 5:18

Assurance in Our Advocate: 1 John 5:13 Confidence in Our Petitions 1 John 5:14-15 John 14:13-14 Our primary focus in prayer is not our gain, but God’s glory. John 15:7 & 10 Philippians 4:6     2. Concern for Our Fellow Christians 1 John 5:16-17 1 Corinthians 11:18-19 2 Corinthians 7:10 Love for each other inspires our Intercession and Intervention. James 5:16 & 20 1 Peter 4:8 Colossians 4:...

Born of God God is clear and narrow in His criteria, not because He is unloving, but because we are prone to wandering. Everyone Who Believes in Jesus is Born of God 1 John 5:1 1 John 2:22-23 1 John 4:2 Phantom Jesus 1 John 1:1-2 Divided Jesus Incarnate Jesus: God in the Flesh God’s Testimony Concerning His Son: The Incarnation 1 John 5:6-10 John 1:14 Philippians 2:5-8 What a wonderfully clear ben...

Declaring a Divine Love  God’s love = Holy and Sacrificial Love Worldly love = Emotional Love              1 John 4:7-8, John 13:35, 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 2. Manifesting a Divine Love  Manifest = Clear and obvious to the eye God’s love manifested = Propitiation for our Sins       1 John 4: 9-11, John 3:16, Ephesians 3:19 3. Living a life of Divine Love  God’s love Abides in us! (Vs. 13-16) God’s l...

Truth VS Deception:     • God: Telling the truth is good     • The World: Deceiving others is good discerning the Spirit of truth from false spirits. How do we discern the Spirit of truth from false spirits? We can discern the Spirit of truth by examining the spirits. Read Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6 1. 1. The Problem:     False prophets are in the world         • Don’t believe every spirit         •...