Stony Point Podcast with Jim England

1.  Facts about the Kinsmen Redeemer A. Member of the family  B.  Desire to redeem   C. Pays the price 2.  Naomi’s advice to “stand still” A. Boaz had promised    B. Boaz isn’t resting  C. Boaz has the resources  3.  Ruth’s need for a redeemer A. She is under a curse  B. She is a stranger  C. She needs provision 4.  Jesus the Ultimate Redeemer A. Jesus was born  a man  B. Jesus came for you  C. Je...

1.  Naomi is a changed person  A. Bitterness is gone  B.  Concern for others   C. Practicing her faith  2.  Naomi the matchmaker  A. Boaz has been and will be their answer to prayer   B. Boaz likes Ruth  C. Boaz needs a push  3.  Ruth takes a chance  A. She could be rejected  B. She could be misunderstood  C. She could be accepted  4.  Boaz says, “I will” A. Admiration for Ruth  B. Honor God’s Wor...

1.  How to handle difficult people  A. Stay in control of emotions   B.  Focus on honoring God   C.  Practice the golden rule  D. Show as much grace as you can  2.  Lessons from Dad A. Know you are forgiven  B. Let the children see you love your wife  C. You can’t recapture opportunities D. Nothing is more important then eternity  3.  Making his Dad proud  A. He eats with employees  B. He provides...

1.  Boaz described  A. Man of valor  B.  Man of influence   C.  Man of wealth  2.  Characteristics of Boaz A. He has a fear of God  B. He encourages others C. He is kind and generous 3.  Ruth’s prayer is answered   A. Stay in Boaz’s fields and she would glean more B. Stay in Boaz’s fields and he will protect her C. Stay in Boaz’s fields and he will provide for her 4.  Ruth’s reputation  A. Her kin...

1.  Three ladies and three times of faith  A. Orpah, a person of shallow faith  B.  Naomi, a person with struggling faith   C.  Ruth, a person with shining faith  2.  Naomi urges her daughters-in-laws to turn back A. She gives them a blessing  B. She reasons their best hope for marriage is to stay C. She is old, bitter, and cursed  3.  Ruth’s faith shines in her vows  A. Stop urging me to go back,...

1.  The day of the Judges  A. A constant cycle of rebellion, oppression, and deliverance B.  Israel had no king or authority   C.  Everyone did what was right in their own eyes  2.  A famine hits Bethlehem (house of bread) A. Elimelech (God is my King) does not repent or seek God B. Elimelech, a leading family in the area, goes to enemy  C. Elimelech, Their family is only family to leave  3.  Elim...

1.  A Legacy of faith A.  More than a half-hearted faith  B.  Faith that supersedes circumstances   C.  Trusting God for the impossible  D. Proving that God is first in your walk 2.  A Legacy of being a friend of God  A. Friends share information B. Friends share their hearts C. Friends are concerned with reputation of the other 3.  A Legacy of being a pilgrim  A. Not controlled by wealth  B. A le...

An in-depth look at Jesus' statement in Mark chapter 11 concerning forgiveness and prayer.

1. How can a graduate live a godly life A. Treasure the Word of God in your heart B. Let the Spirit of God reign in your heart 2. Scripture and temptation A. Temptations will happen but God is faithful (I Cor. 10:13) B. God sees everything you do (Prov. 15:3 or 2 Chron. 16:9) C. Overcoming sexual temptation (Job 31:1 or 1 Thes. 4:3) D. Overcoming covetousness (Heb. 13:5) 3. Scripture and life stru...

1.  A Mother’s nightmare A.  Drug addiction  B.  Porn and immoral relationships  C.  Idols, occult and witchcraft 2.   A Mother’s determination A.  Overcome silence   B.  Overcome disciple’s comments C.  Overcome unworthiiness   3.  A Mother’s request A. Calls on Jesus as Lord and Son of David  B. Worships at Jesus’ feet C. Persistence in seeking help 4.  A Mother’s example  A. Pharisees had no fa...

1.  A Christian that is going to Heaven A.  I want to take others to Heaven with me B.  I want to glorify God with my life C.  I want to do what is right   2.   Sacrifices to win others to Jesus A.  Gave up freedoms   B.  Became a servent  C.  Took away barriers   3.  Run to win a prize A. A prize you can win  B. A prize that is imperishable and eternal  C. A prize that requires training  4.  Inte...

1.  Ministry opportunities are all around  A.  On the way to prayer  B.  In the afternoon chaos  C.  Person that was overlooked daily 2.   Ministry and miracles  A.  Confirmation of the Apostles’ ministry   B.  Confirmation of the New Testament  C.  Confirmation of the gospel of Jesus Christ  3.  Ministry and results  A. Answered prayers  B. Walking in faith  C. Changed lives 4.  Ministry and oppo...

1.  The disciple’ purpose is to be a witness A.  Share what you have seen & experienced about Jesus B.  Share even if it means sacrifice C.  Share all over the world  2.   The disciple’s promise of the Holy Spirit  A.  The Holy Spirit is a personal friend   B.  The Holy Spirt is a powerful partner  C.  The Holy Spirit is a promoter of Jesus 3.  The disciple’s message  A. God is speaking to eac...

1.  A disciple must be an overcomer   A.  I must know my past sin is forgiven B.  I must overcome personal doubts C.  I must recommit to follow Jesus  2.   Do you love me more than these?  A.  Do you love me more than your peers?   B.  Do you love me more than your job? C.  Do you love me more than your hobbies? 3.  Do you love me?  No comparisons with others A. With all your heart  B. With all yo...

1.  Where did Peter go after denying Jesus  A.  The garden to pray? B.  John’s to figure things out C.  The tomb to investigate 2.   What Peter knew on Friday A.  Jesus died upon the cross and was buried   B.  Jesus’ dead body was placed in a tomb  C.  A stone was placed, the tomb was sealed  D. Soldiers were placed to guard the tomb 3.  What Peter learned on Sunday A. The tomb was empty, grave cl...

1.  Peter shockingly denies Jesus  A.  He was one of the twelve  B.  He was in the inner circle C.  He made the great confession 2.   Three truths about temptation A.  Temptations are common in life   B.  Satan is on the prowl looking for a weakness C.  We all have a sinful nature 3.  The reasons Peter failed  A. He would not listen to Jesus’ words B. He had too much pride  C. He did not pray D. H...

1.  It was better for the disciples to face the storm then face the crowd A.  More likely to call out to God  B.  More likely to find the will of God  C.  More likely to overcome temptation  2.   Jesus knows about your storm  A.  He is interceding for you   B.  He comes to you in the storm C.  He is the peace in the storm 3.  Why did Jesus come walking on the water A. He is the Great I Am  B. He i...

1.  When the Lord asks  A.  But I am tired B.  But that goes against my experience  C.  But my peers will laugh  D. But because you asked  2.   A glimpse of His glory  A.  Experiencing a personal miracle   B.  Seeing God’s holiness  C.  Realizing I am a sinner 3.  Don’t be afraid  A. A changed sinner is a new creation B. A changed sinner understands a sinner C. A changed sinner gives hope 

1.  Four levels of fruit bearing for Christians  A.  No fruit  B.  Some fruit C.  More fruit  D. Much or a lot of fruit  2.   What is Christian fruit  A.  Fruit of the Spirit   B.  Evidence of faith  C.  Leading others to faith in Jesus D. Discipling others for Jesus 3.   Why “no” fruit A.  Not really a Christian  B.   Sin is in your life   C. Out of the will of God  4.  Steps to bear more fruit ...

1.  Heaven is a real place A.  Heaven is a prepared place  B.  Heaven is a personal place  C.  Heaven is the presence of God  2.   The Way to Heaven is known A.  Exclusive way   B.  Prophetic way  C.  Humbling way  3.   There is help till Heaven  A.  The counselor, comforter and helper B.   He dwells within you   C. He is the Spirit of Truth 4.  The goal is to get to Heaven  A. I’m just passing th...

1.  Jesus’ friends: Lazarus, Mary and Martha  A.  Jesus would stay at their house B.  Jesus loved their family  C.  Jesus’ feet were anointed by Mary  2.   Jesus delays coming  A.  Sent word to Jesus about Lazarus being sick   B.  Lazarus dies  C.  Jesus comes four days later 3.   Jesus’ purpose  A.  Glory to God B.   Growing the disciple’s faith  C. Causing others to believe  4.  Jesus’ pictures...

The power to lay down His life A.  Commitment to do God’s will B.  Compassion for others  C.  Courage to suffer, to face separation,  2.   The power to take up His life   A.  He is the Son of God   B.  He lived a sinless life C.  He paid our sin debt 3.   The power to give eternal life  A.  They shall never perish  B.   They shall not be snatched from His hands C. They cannot be charged  D. They c...

The door to salvation  A.  His sheep know the Shepherd B.  His sheep hear His voice  C.  His sheep follow Him  2.   The door of sanctification  A.  Reflection of Jesus   B.  Guided by Jesus  C.  Ministered to by Jesus  3.   The lies of the thief  A.  Steal your walk with Christ  B.   Steal your joy from Christ  C. Steal your witness of Christ  4.  The door of Satisfaction       A.   Calmness in di...

Context of the declaration A.  Treasury area of the Temple B.  Time of the Feast of Tabernacles  C.  Ceremonial lighting of the Candelabras  2.   Claims that go with the declaration A.  Identifying as the Messiah   B.  Identifying as coming from Heaven C.  Identifying as God  3.   Call to follow  A.  Lead you out of darkness B.  Lead you to do right  C. Lead you to light the way for others 

Lessons from feeding the 5,000 A.  It starts with compassion  B.  The answer to “impossible” is Jesus C.  The answer to “not enough” is Jesus  D. The answer to my ministry is Jesus  2.   Our Spiritual need for Jesus, The Bread of Life A.  Only Jesus satisfies the hunger inside   B.  Only Jesus gives hope and security C.  Only Jesus gives sustenance for today  3.   Spiritually fed by daily bread  A...