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America at 250: Returning to Our Foundation ● Pic Patriotic Christian theme with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD..." ● Image: George Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge. ● Proverbs 14:34 I. The Blessings of God's Favor Proverbs 14:34 underline "Righteousness exalteth a nation..." 2 Chronicles 7:14 II. The Burden of...

The Crown of a Godly Legacy Proverbs 17:6 "A man’s greatest wealth is not what he leaves to his children, but what he leaves in his children." Five Truths About the Blessing of a Godly Legacy 1. The Blessing of Descendants Proverbs 17:6 "Children’s children are the crown of old men..." Psalm 127:5 Psalm 107:41 Psalm 127:3 Malachi 2:15 Genesis 46:27 2. The Beauty of Discipleship "Children’s childre...

Exodus - Lesson 9 Judgment Begins Exodus 7:1-25 1. God’s Authority Delegated (7:1-5) 2. God’s Servants Obey (7:6-7) 3. God’s Power Demonstrated (7:8-13) 4. God’s Judgment Begins (7:14-25) “The man who fights with God is fighting a battle he has already lost."

When People Problems Test Your Faith Luke 6:26 3 Steps in Abraham's Restoration ● There Was Repentance — Genesis 13:1 ● There Was Remembrance — Genesis 13:3 ● There Was Restoration — Genesis 13:4 Some of life's greatest tests do not come from circumstances come from relationships. I. The Problem A. Prosperity Genesis 13:5-6 In verses 3-4, Abraham had both a tent and an altar. In verses 5-6, Lot ha...

Exodus - Lesson 8 Defeating Discouragement Exodus 6:1-30 1. God Reminds Moses Who He is (6:1-3) 2. God Remembers His Covenant (6:4-5) 3. God Declares What He Will Do (6:6-8) 4. The People Respond Out of Their Discouragement (6:9) 5. The Recommissioning of a Servant (6:10-30)

Through It All #4: From Doubt to Devotion John 20:28; Isaiah 43:2; Hebrews 13:5 I. The Isolation That Fed His Doubts A. He Was Absent from Fellowship John 20:24; Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 B. He Was Affected by Disappointment C. He Was Alone with His Thoughts II. The Investigation That Faced His Doubts John 20:25 A. Thomas Was Honest Psalm 10:1; Habakkuk 1:2 B. Thomas Was Hungry for Truth III. The Invita...

Part 3: Defeating Discouragement Psalm 42:5 2 Corinthians 7:5 Isaiah 43:2 I. The Pressures They Faced 1. The Pressure of Exhaustion Nehemiah 4:10 Isaiah 40:31 2. The Pressure of Excess Rubble Nehemiah 4:10 Proverbs 14:23 3. The Pressure of Enemy Attacks Nehemiah 4:11 1 Corinthians 16:9 Nehemiah 4:12 II. The Principles They Followed 1. They Sought God in Prayer Nehemiah 4:4–5, 9 Psalm 34:17 Psalm 6...

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Isaiah 43:2 Hebrews 13:5 Six Key Principles: 1. Fear Robs You of God’s Path ● Deuteronomy 1:19–21 ● 2 Timothy 1:7 2. Fear Rewrites God’s Purposes ● Deuteronomy 1:27 ● Numbers 13:32–33 3. Fear Ruins God’s People ● Deuteronomy 1:28 4. Fear Rejects God’s Promises ● Deuteronomy 1:29–33 5. Fear Resists God’s Command ● Deuteronomy 1:26 ● James 4:17 6. Fear Removes God’s Blessing ● Deuteronomy 1:34–35 Ei...

Exodus - Lesson 7 When God’s Will Gets Difficult Exodus 5:1-23 1. The High of Bold Faith (vv. 1–3) 2. The Low of Crushing Circumstances (vv. 4–14) 3. The Frustration of Misplaced Blame (vv. 15–21) 4. The Honesty of a Discouraged Servant (vv. 22–23)

Message 1: Defeating Worry Isaiah 43:2 Hebrews 13:5 Areas of Need ● Personal Pressures — Inner Struggles ● People Problems — Relational Struggles ● Private Pitfalls — Moral Struggles ● Painful Plunges — Failure and Despression ● Providential Predicaments — Life Crises ● Profound Pain — The Ultimate Test Isaiah 43:2 Matthew 11:30 Two Clarifications About Worry 1. “Don’t Worry” ≠ “Don’t Plan” Matthe...

Exodus - Lesson 6 Obedience Beyond The Burning Bush Exodus 4:18-31 1. Obedience Means Moving Forward Despite Fear (vv. 18–20) 2. Obedience Trusts God Even When The Outcome is Difficult (vv. 21–23) 3. Obedience Must Begin at Home (vv. 24–26) 4. Obedience Often Includes God-Given Encouragement (vv. 27–28) 5. Obedience Leads Others Toward Faith and Worship (vv. 29–31)

Lessons From A Praying Mother 1. Hannah’s Pain (1Sam.1:1-8) 2. Hannah’s Prayer (1Sam.1:9-18) 3. Hannah’s Provision (1Sam.1:19-20) 4. Hannah’s Promise (1Sam.1:21-28) God often does his greatest work through deep pain Delays are not always denials Take your hurt to God instead of away from God Prayer is powerful when people are powerless Surrender is part of real faith

Everything You Need To Live For God 2 Peter 1:1-9 I. Power (1:3) II. Promises (1:4) III. Participation (1:5-9) 1. Faith - 100% trust in Jesus Christ to save you from your sins 2. Virtue - Moral excellence and courage 3. Knowledge - Intellectual understanding and wise application 4. Temperance - Mastery over self 5. Patience - Triumphant endurance 6. Godliness - God-centered living 7. Brotherly Kin...

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Part #10 The Blessing of Our Baptist Heritage Acts 1:8 2 Thessalonians 2:15 ● Felix Manz – drowned for his faith ● Balthasar Hubmaier – burned alive ● Roger Williams – founded Rhode Island ● John Clarke – early Baptist church planter Eight Biblical Convictions B – Bible Authority John 17:17 A – Autonomy of the Local Church Colossians 1:18 P – Priesthood of the Believer Hebrews 4:16 T – Two Offices...

Exodus - Lesson 5 Excuses At The Burning Bush Exodus 3:11-4:17 1. God’s Answer to Inadequacy is His Presence (3:11-12) 2. God’s Answer to Ignorance is His Person (3:13-22) 3. God’s Answer to Unbelief is His Power (4:1-9) 4. God’s Answer to Inability is His Purpose (4:10-12) 5. God’s Answer to Unwillingness is His Provision (4:13-17)

Part #9 - The Power of Biblical Separation Hebrews 12:1 2 Corinthians 6:14–18 I. The Defilement of Sin Romans 6:23 A. Deliberate Sin (Calculated, wide open rebellion) ● Numbers 19:11 ● Psalm 19:13 ● Romans 13:14 B. Defiling Sin (Casual — it rubs off) ● Numbers 19:14–15 ● 1 Corinthians 15:33 C. Distracting Sin (Carelessness) ● Numbers 19:16 ● Hebrews 2:1 ● Proverbs 4:23 D. Disguised Sin (Concealed...

Exodus - Lesson 4 God At Work in The Desert Exodus 2:23-3:10 1. A God Who Works in His Timing (2:23) 2. A God Who Never Forgets His Promises (2:24-25) 3. A God Who Tests to Refine (3:1) 4. A God Who Reveals His Will (3:2-6) 5. A God Who Comes Down To Deliver (3:7-10)

Part #8 How to Be Sure You’re Eternally Secure 2 Thessalonians 2:15 John 10:27–28 Three Reasons Why Our Eternal Security Matters ● Security produces stability – Romans 8:15 ● Security produces service ● Security produces soul winning – Matthew 7:22–23, 1 John 2:19 Eight Rock-Solid Reasons Why You Are Secure in Christ 1. The Promise of God Romans 8:38–39 2. The Performance of God Philippians 1:6 3....

Exodus - Lesson 3 The Preparation of God’s Minister Exodus 2:11-22 1. A Sacrificial Choice (2:11 2. An Overzealous Choice (2:12) 3. An Unexpected Choice (2:13-20) 4. A Humbling Choice (2:21-22)

Seven Steps from Confusion to Conviction 1. Confused Devotion – Luke 24:1 ● Love Without Understanding 2. Confounding Discovery – Luke 24:2–3 ● Evidence That Didn’t Fit Their Thinking ● Mark 16:3 3. Clarifying Declaration – Luke 24:4–7 ● Heaven Speaks 4. Convicting Remembrance – Luke 24:8 ● Scripture Changes Everything ● John 2:19 (“Destroy This Temple…”) 5. Courageous Testimony – Luke 24:9–10 ● T...

Exodus — Lesson 2 God Works Through Courageous Faith Exodus 1:15-2:10 1. Two Women Who Feared God More Than Man (1:15-22) 2. One Woman Who Walked By Faith (2:1-10) "Desperate times call for desperate measures and fearful times call for faithful people."

Part 7 - What the Bible Says About Tithing Key Verses & Visuals Matthew 6:21 Leviticus 27:30 Malachi 3:10 Seven Reasons Why Tithing Produces Such A Blessing 1. When we tithe, we are putting God first. Malachi 1:8 Malachi 1:14 Proverbs 3:9 2. When we tithe, we are proving God’s faithfulness Malachi 3:10 Deuteronomy 6:16 Godly Priority Spending Plan: F.R.E.E. ● F – Food ● R – Roof ● E – Essentials (...

Exodus - Lesson 1 Following God Step by Step When Things Go From Bad To Worse Exodus 1:1-14 1. Favor (1:1-7) 2. Fear (1:8-10) 3. Affliction (1:11-14) 5 Reasons God Allowed Things To Go From Bad To Worse 1) Preparation – God was weaning them from the Egyptian world 2) Purification – God was molding a peculiar people 3) Mercy – God was giving time for the Canaanites to repent 4) Protection – God was...