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It does not reject or replace Christ Some have the idea that either Jesus or baptism saves. It is it not either or! Acts 2:38 Luke 10:1…

I Samuel 8 - Israel demands a king I Samuel 8:1-5 Samuel’s sons become judges But their corruption leads to the people rejecting them The…

Introduction Psalms 119:1-12 The heart Ancient civilizations believed the human heart was the repository of thoughts, consciousness, and the…

When do you have a local church action? (continued) Church action occurs when the members purpose to act together in Christ. (continued…

Introduction Ephesians 5:15-17 Be a good evaluator. Proverbs 14:16 Proverbs 6:18 Proverbs 14:12-13 Proverbs 22:3 Acts 17:11 - The Bereans…

Mindset What do you notice? How does it make you feel? Does it make you want to do anything? Does looking at this picture make you wish…

What is a local church? There is a difference between an individual and a local church. Matthew 18:15-17 I Timothy 5:3-4, 16 Some say…

Introduction Ephesians 3:4 Read it to learn what it says. Mark 8:31-32; 9:31-32 - Jesus spoke plainly and they did not understand because of…

I Samuel 3 I Samuel 3:8 - Why did it take Eli three times to realize this was a message from God? Eli had received word from God in the past…

Introduction Acts 18:23 Acts 15:3 Acts 21:19-20 Disclaimers Primarily my point of view Generalizations A unique situation I may be slightly…

What does “church” mean? (continued) The Bible’s use of “ekklesia”: universal spiritual group (continued) Matthew 16:13-20 (Acts 2:36-4…

Introduction Ecclesiastes 12:1; 11:9-10 Challenge yourselv to be a good learner and thinker. I Corinthians 14:20 Sometimes, learning isn’t…

I Samuel 1 I Samuel 1:1-18 I Samuel 1:1 - I Chronicles seems to indicate that Samuel was a Levite. I Samuel 1:6-8 - Favoritism is very…

Introduction Christ is the head of His church. Matthew 16:18 Acts 11:20-26 Acts 20:28 Ephesians 5:23-30 Let’s be precise and kind with our…

Introduction Hebrews 13:1 - “Let love of the brethren continue” Ephesians 4:3, 13-15 The right authority Matthew 21:23 - They were not…

Luke 24, continued Luke 24:13-35 - The road to Emmaus ” … Two of them …” It is suspected that one of the two men was Luke himself, but we…

Introduction Psalms 51:1 Psalms 23:4 Psalms 19:1-6 - Creation proves there is a Creator. Psalms 19:1 - The heavens continue to declare the…

Introduction Hebrews 5:11-14 - Mature people get that way by practice. II Peter 3:18 Examining yourself Haggai 1:1-9 - Consider your ways…

Introduction Romans 1:5; 16:26 Why do we obey God? Because we love Him! I John 4:7-11, 19-21; 5:1-3 - Loving God means loving our brethren…

Luke 23, continued Luke 23:50-56 - Joseph of Arimathea He used his money for good. Matthew 27:57-60 - This was Joseph’s own tomb. Isaiah 5…

Introduction Do you ever feel discouraged or disconnected from God? John 20:29 How can we actually see God? Through His word. How do we feel…

Be a good steward of your millions Matthew 25:20-21 Think about how much money the average American worker earns over the course of their…

What is the doctrine of original sin? “Since, therefore, the curse, which goes about through all the regions of the world, flowed hither and…

Luke 23, continued Luke 23:26-43 - Crucifixion Whey did they crucify Jesus? Matthew 23:32 Pressed Simon the Cyrene into service (Luke 23:2…