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1 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called…

A Compelling Conclusion (Part 1) # 18 1 John 5: 13-21 After several months of study we have come to the concluding passage of 1st John. We have been encouraged and greatly challenged in our personal walk with the Lord. John spoke much about our love for the Lord and for one another. There was valuable…

Born once, die twice; Born twice, die once. We must compel neighbors to avoid the second death!

Many days after Jesus’ birth, a group of Magi arrived. These Magi were wise men of their people. Likely high class because of the privilege they had to spend their days learning. Their learning seemed to included astrology, numerology, and religion. They were from the east, beyond Israel; likely Arabians.…

Mark 15:21 (NKJV) Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by , to bear His cross. As we look into the scripture this morning I want to point out a very important fact that is mentioned. Simon was just a man…

“I shall be telling this with a sigh; Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” — Robert Frost “Somewhere ages and ages hence,”… somewhere much further down the road… we will be afforded the grace of “hindsight”……

If you have your Bible (and I hope you do) turn with me to 1 Samuel 13 . Keep your Bible open in front of you this morning as we continue to work our way through this part of God’s Holy Word. Look in your Bible at verse 1 of 1 Samuel 13 . 1 Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned…

The Magi V 1 Astrologers from the east maybe from Babylon With the captivity from Israel to Babylon Daniel’s prophecies other prophets writings or maybe they were given a prophecy from God about the star but the new star appeared when they were in the east they saw it and knew what it meant they made…

Introduction This morning we are continuing in our series of the Big Idea: Looking through our 10 articles of faith and applying them to our daily lives. We are taking head knowledge and applying that knowledge to our hearts. This weeks big idea is Article 8: God’s gospel compels us to Christ-like living…

We continue on our journey through Advent. We have looked at being prepared, joy, and love. Today we are going to look at adoration. Adoration being our proper response when we come into contact with the almighty. When we think of adoration, we think of loving, of caring. But adoration is more of an…

We all love, love stories . We may not want to admit it but deep down we like the love stories of life. Now that doesn’t mean we will all watch a bunch of Hallmark this week, but love stories can be compelling. What is your favorite love story? I know a love story which starts like this…(tell a portion…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to this gathering of Hope Bible Fellowship. My name is Cal and I am the pastor here. If you are a guest with us or just now joining us online I want to give you a special welcome. If you would fill out one of our connection cards on the table as you leave, we’d love…

Good morning and welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. It is our joy and privilege to worship together this morning. Please take your Bibles and open them to the little epistle of Jude. We began our journey through this pivotal book last week, recognizing our status as believers being that we are chosen,…

Compelled by Holy Obligation (12-14) 12 So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— 13 for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are being…

A greedy old miser dies alone. In his will he's divided his fortune between his pastor, his doctor, and his lawyer with one last request... The old man's will states that he wishes to take his fortune with him. His final request is that these three, the last man on earth he feels he can trust, each bring…

INTRODUCTION: Are Miracles true? Do Miracles prove the existence of God? The Red Sea crossing is an amazing story of God keeping his promise and rescuing his people. It shows unprecedented display of power and strength, literally a miracle. So many people have doubted the Exodus, because there is nothing…

The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe. Social Pressures Tempt us to Compromise The Gospel The scene changes from Jerusalem to Antioch. Last week we saw in Galatians 2:4 , 5 that there were certain professing Jewish Christians in Jerusalem who tried to compel Titus,…

Introduction: 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as…

Introduction Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and also took Titus with me . And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those who were of reputation, lest by any means I might run, or had run,…

318 TOPIC: Fishing Pews Harder Than Rocks? As a woman watched her husband fishing for hours, sitting on the rocky shoreline of the lake, she commented to her friend, “Can that possibly be the same man who complains every Sunday about uncomfortable pews?” Hodgin, M. (2010). 1002 humorous illustrations…

What do you do to life your spirits? I wonder what helps motivate you? In our society today people are encouraged to go and engage in some retail therapy. Often doing something or buying something new can bring joy where otherwise there is sadness, despair or just simply being down in the dumps. Some…

And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God…

Does the way that you live give thanks to the Lord for His presence and at the same time, proclaim His greatness to to all people? As God’s people, we are called to live in such a way. Your trust in God dictates your manner of living and your manner of living proclaims in who or what you trust. The way…

The Triumphal Entry A Roman tradition for a victorious General or Emperor Would start amongst the Praetorians (royal soldiers) Proceed through the streets of Rome Displaying captives and looted treasure The crowds would cheer sometimes shouting “σωτήρ” or savior The procession would end at the temple…