Some Things I Saw In the Delivery Room Exodus 1 Intro: In this chapter, we find one of the prevailing thoughts was the rapid increase and multiplication of the nation of Israel.  The Bible describes the process in verse 7 with astounding detail that paints a picture that is awesome. They were fruitful They increased [...]

It’s OK To Get Excited Psalms 32:11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Notice: A. The Command for Joy – Be glad, and rejoice and shout for joy Reasons why people don’t get excited: Fear of looking Immature – only new [...]

Growing In Grace Series  II Peter 3:18 Part 1 Intro:  I believe it is important to look at the author of II Peter and understand why Peter’s emphasis on growth is so relevant.  Peter was – Peter was a part of the Inner Circle. He knew AS MUCH about Jesus as anybody. He was a [...]

I Charge Thee 1 Timothy 1:3 Intro: This is a phrase that Paul used often.  He used it for a variety of purposes, but here are a few times he saw fit to use this phrase. He charged them concerning: 1. Practices in the church 1 Thessalonians 5:27  I charge you by the Lord that [...]

How Close Do You Want To Get? James 4:8 Intro:  James is filled with references to God’s interaction with man, and man’s relationship with God.  Just at a glance, we learn. A. God’s relationship with us is God’s choice – James 2:4, 5 John 6:44  No man can come to me, except the Father which [...]

  “Mine” Your Own Business (subtitle) A Description of the Diligent Man Proverbs 22:29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. Intro: Definition of Diligence: strict; sharp; decisive; translated “gold” 6 times in the KJV; literally means a digger of gold or a [...]

Thriving or Surviving Psalm 92:13, 14  Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;  Intro: In this short chapter of only 15 verses, we find the word “flourish” or “flourishing” [...]

Jesus of Nazareth Matt. 2:23 Intro: The word “Nazareth” means: “the guarded one”.  How appropriate it is that God should send His Son to live and dwell on this earth and let him be called a “Nazarene”.  Over 20 times, Jesus was referred to as “Jesus of Nazareth”. There is some confusion as to the [...]

His Unspeakable Gift 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. Intro: It’s Christmas time – my favorite time of year.  I love the atmosphere, the lights, the decorations, the songs, the music, the food, the gifts, the shopping, the look in my children’s faces when they shop for each other and [...]

  Be Ye Followers of Me I Cor. 4:6-21 Vs. 16 “Wherefore, I beseech you, be ye followers of me!” Intro: There are three kinds of people in the church. 1. Those that are not going to follow the pastor – no matter who he is or what he does. This crowd wouldn’t follow Jesus [...]