Matthew 3:11-17 - Baptism means to be immersed in the water. Jesus commanded and modeled it. The disciples also commanded and modeled it. It’s a form of submission to the Lord. Peter’s first preaching was about Baptism. Acts 2:38-41. It’s…
John 4:10 and 13-14 (New Living Translation), Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. What are you thirsty for? What do you desire? Jesus desires to give us the Holy Spirit/Living Water and we will never thirst again. Jesus…
Judges 6:1-12 (KJV) – Verse 12 says, “And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him (Gideon), and said unto him, “The Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.” The Lord told Gideon two things: I am with…
Romans 13:1-6 – The Church has lost focus on this. We tend to see Government as evil, and we tend to choose sides. God is none of these things. When Paul wrote this one of the wicked rulers was in…
I John 4:8, 16 – “…God is Love.” This is Agape Love. Agape Love is pure, Holy, Unmotivated (independent of external stimulus}, Indifferent to value, spontaneous, refused to be controlled, creative II Corinthians 5:17, etc. We function in Community. God…
Genesis 13:1-16 – Abraham and Lot – There possessions were so great that they could not dwell together. There was also strife between the herdsmen of both men. They separated due to the strife between the herdsmen. It is not…
Acts 16:25-34 – Paul and Silas were thrown into the inner dungeon because Paul had cast out a demon. At midnight they were singing and praising God and those in the prison were listening. They were singing and praising God…
Philippians 4:10-13 – Satisfaction is our soul’s challenge. Soul: mind, will and emotions Discontent: Restless craving for what one doesn’t have; Malcontent: Dissatisfied with current conditions. Paul had soul satisfaction: Be content with where you are. 3 John 1:2
Romans 1:16-17 – The state of the Church goes in the direction of the Pastor/Leaders. The Gospel leads to conviction and repentance. Truth confronts, then convicts, then leads to the Bible. Grace and Truth must be balanced, 2 Corinthians 13:5
Matthew 14:22-31 – Jesus served while He was hurting. He showed His power in the storm. He showed His Authority in the storm. He showed His love in the storm. He showed His audacity as God in the storm.