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Introduction Author: The prophet Malachi ( Mal. 1:1 ). His name means “my angel/messenger.” This name is not used anywhere else in the OT. Some scholars debate whether this was a proper name or a title. Regardless, the name/title is certainly a play on the role of God’s messenger to come (2:7, 3:1).…

INTRO We have completed the Old Testament and we are now in the New Testament. If you are following the schedule, you are just about to finish the book of Matthew and start the book of Mark tomorrow. It is hard to believe that in just twenty days we will complete the reading of scripture from cover to…

What we will see as Jesus continues his ministry as seen through the eyes of John is an increase in opposition by those deemed religious in the eyes of the common Jew. The opposition gets more heated as Jesus does God’s work and does not adhere to the man-made rules for relationship to God. This event…

Legalism is just a foolish, state of make believe. God provides the ture means of maturity.

Scene 1. When you set yourself up as superior to everyone else, you are very likely to get things horribly wrong. Let’s look at some examples. Stalin, who was he? What is he infamous for? Chairman Mou, who was he? What was he infamous for? Hitler, who was he? What was he infamous for? Pol Pot, who was…

Are your motives Liberation or Enslavery?

Those in Christ cannot be blaclisted, banned or bound by the expectations of others.

Introduction 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes…

23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. The subject of bullying has become a major focal point in our society in recent years. Various studies suggest that either one in four or one in five teenagers will experience bullying. A whole new form of etiquette - called netiquette…

Scripture Reading: Introduction: Is religion good or bad? “We don’t have a religion, we have a relationship.” But genuine believers all over the world are involved in religion. Transition: What is religion? Religion - noun - used 4 times, 2 here, also Ac 26:5 , Col 2:18 They have known for a long time,…

How many of you have read an amazing book that was just absolutely riveting, a story that unfolded page by page by a masterful storyteller, skillfully woven together with a tapestry of words that makes the images simply come alive in your mind? It’s amazing how a good book back fuel our imagination for…

Grace is the key to open the Bible. We must stop asking what is lawful according to Jesus and what is unlawful. Instead, we must ask what is gracious and what is not gracious. We are saved by grace alone. We must live by grace alone. As recipients of grace, let us grace it forward.

Introduction Next week we will resume our look into the book of Hebrews. This week, we have a unique week. Oftentimes, our sermons are for anyone who wants to come into the doors. Saved, unsaved, part of this church or not part of this church. We try to preach a simple and applicable message for everyone.…

Today we can see the finish line... We come today to the end of this Book of Ephesians. For the past several weeks - we have seen Paul call the Ephesians - and by extension (US)... To adorn ourselves with the Full Armor of God... Why? In order to keep us from - SUFFERING? In order to keep us from - PERSECUTION?…

Notes for the message: Time: Between Feast of Booths (Tabernacles), in Sept./Oct ., and the Feast of Dedication, in Nov./Dec. Location: Jerusalem, outside the Temple. 1. The fifth sign: Healing the blind man, 8:1-7. [verse 1] — lit., from the hour of his birth; he doesn’t know what it means to see. [verse…

Arguments continue We have seen several defences/arguments from Paul as he has introduced justification by faith. Tonight the argument continues, this time regarding sonship in Christ from apparent adoption to actual adoption. This goes from who we were, what God did and what we are now. Previously a…

Ephesians 5:19 As human beings, we have been created in the image and likeness of God, which means that God made us to reflect his greatness and goodness through our attitudes, words, and behavior. One special way that we do this is through the ability God has given us to be creative and communicate…

Sometimes, we are just not prepared to respond to an invitation. We often get invited to a party or even more special occasion, like a wedding or even a funeral and we might not know how to dress appropriately. Sometimes, we are given a range of formal or semi-formal attire, but unless someone demonstrates…

We have the joy and the privilege of welcoming 2 new members into our family today. As we think about Church membership, we realize it is more than Voting at Business Meetings. It is the applicants’ declaration that they want to be a part of the family on New Life. They want to contribute to it accomplishing…

Remember, we are studying about the Principles of the Doctrine of Christ. The Hebrew christians were not maturing to where they needed to be. The main reason for this is because they simply were lazy when it comes to the scriptures. The author mention a progression of principles that we must accept as…

Titus 2:3–4 (NKJV) the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things—that they admonish the young women to love their husbands ... Famous Hollywood actor, Andy Rooney, said, “It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life…

Intro The whole world runs on relationships. Everywhere you look you’ll see an interconnected web of relationships. Every part of our communal life is based around relationships between people. Some are familial, some are business, some are civil, some are military, some are religious. One thing it doesn’t…

Today is the first Sunday in May - and so we’ll begin today to make our way through our annual May Sermon Series. I use the month of May to walk through various topics - topics I feel are important enough to revisit every year. Topics that we may not even address throughout a year due to preaching through…