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Leader Guide ESV, Unit 15, Session 4 © 2019 LifeWay Christian Resources. Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A., Feb. 2023 Summary and Goal Habakkuk is a remarkable book that records the dialogue between a confused yet…

Leader Guide ESV, Unit 15, Session 4 © 2019 LifeWay Christian Resources. Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A., Feb. 2023 Summary and Goal Habakkuk is a remarkable book that records the dialogue between a confused yet…

“Will you give me a drink?” It’s a simple question isn’t it? But on the lips of Jesus it changes to life of not only the woman he is speaking to, but also her community. I think Jesus is modelling for us a way of interacting with people who don’t yet follow Him. This morning I’d like to share with you…

God's Comfort Like a Mother's Comfort. Mother's Day, May 10, 2020. friendswoodbaptist.com/give.

The Beginning of Reconciliation. Sunday Morning, June 7, 2020. friendswoodbaptist.com/give.

Pastor McCauley preaches a sermon from his Romania missions trip, about bringing the broken to Jesus and taking Jesus to the broken. This story, about a culture 2000 years ago, is fitting for the church to hear, whether the church is part of our own culture, the Romanian culture, or any other culture throughout our world today.

Even if God's love and character is misunderstood by us, He remains a faithful father. He runs out to meet the prodigal, and He leaves the party for the prudent.

Who are the oppressed? Who gets to make that claim? We all have been the oppressed and the oppressor. God rescues us from both conditions through Jesus. Let Jesus hold your attention.

The Parable of the Noble Vineyard Owner and His Son is the basis for us considering the declaration of God's love through the resurrection of Jesus.

The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man is the basis for us considering that the resurrection of the believer is a declaration of our faith in God's love.

We consider Luke 15 again. What if the younger son was simply foolish? What if foolishness alone is enough to reveal the enormity of sin?

This message seeks to answer the question: "Doesn't Religion Hinder Morality?"

Intro: When our older two kids were little, we had to travel a distance for anything except the necessities. It was 45 miles (and 45 minutes) to the closest McDonald’s, Walmart other things that we have closer than we have here. So, on many of those trips the questions would arise: “Are we there yet?”…

Growing up in Charleston, WV, we sometimes were behind on the current movies and such. You see, Charleston is what one would call a “small market.” So, by the time that we got many of the movies that were making headlines and causing buzz throughout the nation, they had been out for several weeks, sometimes…

Like the disciples, we are not left alone with our concerns and fears. He is with us to comfort us and deliver us.

Boletim 2023

Big Idea: Short Term Challenge / Call to Action: Pray over Word I thank you, Father, that your word has the power to change my life. I'm a hearer of the word and a doer of the word and I'll never be the same after today. In Jesus name Amen. SERIES SETUP (2min) [STORY POINTING TO Series PROBLEM] Pictures…

Introduction: · Prayer: Simple enough that many pray even before they are actual believers… · Yet how can we genuinely love to pray, enjoy the intimacy (and not see it as a chore)? JESUS’ DISCIPLES ASK FOR THIS, AND JESUS SHOWS THE PATTERN FOR PRAYER, GOD’S POSTURE TOWARDS THOSE WHO PRAY, AND HIS PROMISE…

When life unravels and plans fall apart, peace can seem impossible. Yet God breaks through the chaos with hope, just as he did 2,000 years ago by sending his Son into an uncertain world. This Sunday, rediscover the timeless Advent message: despite surrounding shadows, God is proclaiming peace, bringing light, and transforming despair into joy. No matter what you face, his love is breaking barriers to reach you. Come hear the good news again: God is with us! He hasn't forgotten or abandoned you. He is actively restoring peace and purpose, as he did long ago. Let your soul find rest in Christ, our Emmanuel. God is still proclaiming peace, and that makes all the difference.

Intro: To protect and serve. That is a common description of the mission of a police department. I have heard it said that if you are not doing anything wrong, you don’t have anything to fear from the police. I suppose, that if police are honest and true that is generally the truth. Yet, the opposite…

Rediscover enduring hope. 2000 years ago, Simeon laid eyes on the promised Messiah and proclaimed prophetic praise, overflowing with hope. This Advent, peer into Simeon's song and let his spirit of joyous hope kindle yours. God keeps His promises. Hope has a name - Jesus!

Introduction Merry Christmas! Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The first arrival of Jesus Christ in the flesh, yet we also celebrate that He is coming back again and He will not be coming back as a baby! Last night we looked at a reading of the Christmas story to calm our minds and hearts…

Looking at prayer, specifically how Jesus taught us to pray. Focusing on the phrase "our father" why is this significant? how was this different than what his audience would expect? Why did he teach us to pray this way?