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Introduction I began to name this the ‘Bible Person Study’, but chose to go with the ‘Bible Character Study’. I hesitated to name it that, as I don’t want to diminish the fact that these are real people we’ll be examining. But the reason that it’s named the Bible Character Study is because we’ll be focusing…

Introduction I began to name this the ‘Bible Person Study’, but chose to go with the ‘Bible Character Study’. I hesitated to name it that, as I don’t want to diminish the fact that these are real people we’ll be examining. But the reason that it’s named the Bible Character Study is because we’ll be focusing…

9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” OVERVIEW OF JOSHUA First of the twelve historical books (Joshua-Esther) The Law — Genesis // Exodus // Leviticus // Numbers // Deuteronomy History —…

Intro; Faith is sometimes a word that is hard to grasp. For example; 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith involves “the whole personality”: the mind is instructed, the emotions are stirred, and the will then acts in obedience to God. Hebrews 11:7 (NKJV)…

Good morning again. Go ahead and turn in your Bibles to Matthew chapter 1. We are beginning a series of messages for the Christmas season called Family Christmas: Investigating the family of Jesus. Christmas is when we celebrate that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, one hundred percent God and one…

Last week we are starting a new series this morning. Tilted Yes, You: Fulfilling God’s Purpose. This four-week series explores the lives of a few unlikely people whom God used to do amazing things. Through the stories of David, Rahab, John Mark, and Gideon, we will see that God uses the small, the outsider,…

Confederate - A person, group, nation, or state united with another or others for a common purpose; ally; associate an associate in a unlawful act or plot; accomplice Hebrews 11:30-40 (LSB) 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the…

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. “Go, look over the land,” he said, “especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named…

IT’S ONLY RIGHT 1. God delivered Israel (5-7) 2. God fought for Israel (11-12) 3. God protected Israel (9) 4. God provided for Israel (13)

25 And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? 26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead. 1. Rahab was the beneficiary of _scandalous grace_ 25 And in the same…

“No!” “You can’t!” “It won’t work!” “There is no way.” “We took a vote.” How do you hear it? Do these words give you a sense of victory, or do they give you a sense of defeat? It may depend on whether you’re the one hearing them or the one saying them. Either way the source of these words can often be…

If we’re honest we’re always somewhere on the scale between belief and unbelief. I’ve shared with you many times the Father’s exclamation from Mark 9 when he brings his son to Jesus and asks him to heal him, “if he can.” Jesus responds: And Jesus said to him, “ ‘If you can’! All things are possible for…

Rahab is an unexpected addition to the family tree of Jesus.  What does her example show us today about being included in the family of God’s people?

Have you ever looked into your family tree? It can be a lot of fun if you look deep into your family history and origins. Most likely you’ll discover there are some pretty strange and odd characters in your family’s background. Maybe that explains why . . . well never mind? Have you taken a hard look…

This Week’s Theme: Fess Up! Word for the Week is Confession: To own, acknowledge or avow, as a crime, a fault, a charge, a debt, or something that is against one's interest, or reputation. To own, avow or acknowledge; publicly to declare a belief in and adherence to. Memory Verse: Romans 10:9 that if…

A Shady Background What is the first account of Rahab in scripture? 1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” And they went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab and lodged there. Now, who would think…

Title – The Day of Deliverance Text – Esther Chapter 9&10 Aim – To show God provides the victory if we but surrender to him Reading – Esther 9:1-5 Introduction Well folks we have finally made to the end of our series in the Book of Esther, as we consider the last two chapters of the book. It’s been a…

Faith -> Action: Don't reverse the arrow!

God frequently chooses that which is damaged or broken to magnify His glory.

INTRO Faith in action Rewards of our action in faith Faith for someone inside Gaza right now, 29 By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven…

Introduction: Seeking peace in conflict- unity. Not being fighters or flee-ing Church, family workplace of believers should seek peace and unity among one another Paul's message to the believers in Corinth is a message of unity. As he discusses these gifts that are given by the Holy Spirit, he wants…

The Mission of God The Step of Faith Joshua 3:1–17 (ESV) 1 Then Joshua rose early in the morning and they set out from Shittim. And they came to the Jordan, he and all the people of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. 2 At the end of three days the officers went through the camp 3 and commanded…

Intro: This morning we talked about the Genealogy of Jesus and His family tree. In looking at it we found some “knots” on it. Knots develop on trees as the result of diseases that injure the tree, or an insect that stings the tree. The tree heals around that affected area & causes a gall, or a knot to…

Matthews Gospel: The promised Messiah