(1) Encouraged By or Embittered By, Reminders? Philippians 3:1 3:1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Philippians 4:4-5 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it…
Think Different – Yet Be Like-Minded Philippians 2:1-5 2:1 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being…
A blurb about Ole’ Saint Patty. Born in Roman Britain in the fourth century, into a wealthy Romano-British family. His father was a deacon and his grandfather was a clergyman in the Christian church. At sixteen, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken captive to Ireland as a slave.…
We Must Practice With Each Other “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17 We must practice with others in combat sports to truly understand technique. Therefore, we gain knowledge when we practice with others by facing resistance and fatigue. When we practice we truly learn…
Church Leaders Build On A Foundation “By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is…
My Words: Reckless or Reconciling? Merciful or Malignant? Harming or Healing? “The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails–given by one shepherd.” – Ecclesiasties 12:11 NIV Jesus Christ is the Chief shepherd. His Words must be our “goads.” “Come now, let us reason…
“But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:23-24 ESV) Different bible…
Download/view 20130303-IntroductionToPhilippians.ppt (Power Point) In striving to have a deeper understanding of the book of Philippians – we need to understand the city in that era and its neighbors. (1) The Willingness To Follow A Visionary Acts 16:6-10 6 Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and…
Introduction (Please turn to Colossians 3) I don’t want a lot for Christmas, There is just one thing I need I don’t care about the presents, Underneath the Christmas tree I just want you for my own, More than you could ever know Make my wish come true, All…
1 Chron 14:13-17 13 Once more the Philistines raided the valley; 14 so David inquired of God again, and God answered him, “Do not go straight up, but circle around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. 15 As soon as you hear the sound of marching…