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Lesson 11. An Ordered Life Paul adds an ordered life as another response from those who receive God's blessings of salvation. ( Ephesians 5:22-6:9 ) Intro - Review Man’s obligations in response to God’s offer of spiritual blessings: Obligations of the church in response to God’s offer A. Unity B. Righteous…

Introduction The Philippian church was a generous and loving church. They cared for Paul and others well. They gave much money and service for the Lord. They were committed. Paul had told them about his sufferings and that they would suffer too. That death was coming but it is okay because you will be…

Introduction A preamble is the introductory statement that explains the underlying philosophy of the whole. As Americans, the preamble that is of greatest importance to us is the preamble to our nation’s constitution. We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish…

What do you abound in? What does the word abound mean? It is to exist in large numbers or amounts Biblical examples of abounding In lovingkindness and truth ( Exo34:6 ) exo34:6 “6 Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “ The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger,…

Good morning and welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. It is a pleasure to have you with us this morning whether you are joining us live or online, we are grateful that you would take the time to worship our majestic Father with us this morning. Please take your Bibles and turn with me to Ephesians 5 ,…

(S1) Emmaus—My Attitude If your pastor can become tired, fatigued, emotionally drained, and yes even spiritually deficient, so can any follower of Jesus. Just as a full bucket of water with a pin hole size leak will eventually run dry, so will the energy and joy drain away in the life of the one who…

If you have your Bible (and I hope you do), please turn with me to 1 Peter. If you are able and willing, please stand for the reading of God’s Holy Word. 1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2…

Intro Week 8 of the Book o fJames James is such a practical book. James is the brother of Jesus and he is a Pastor. He is the pastor of the church of Jerusalem. Many people are scattered just like today since COVID. Many folks have never come back to church (anywhere) or even gone back to work. So James…

Introduction General: I might be doing all the right things—building joy, hesed , and group identity with other believers, learning the values and truths of Scripture, and watching others live out those values as I update my mental library of Christ-like examples. And yet, there are still times when…

The book of James was written to a scattered church and we are still a scattered church… have been since COVID. James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. People got used to not being in church and many have not gone back. Today…

Big Idea of the Message : God gives us access to a new attitude and a new way of life. Contrast Have you ever encountered someone, yes even yourself, that had a negative “attitude” towards life; What does attitude mean - a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that…

Big Idea of the Message : God gives us access to a new attitude and a new way of life. Contrast Have you ever encountered someone, yes even yourself, that had a negative “attitude” towards life; What does attitude mean - a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that…

Do You Really have it? 2 Chronicles 15:1–15 (KJV 1900) Ill. There's a story about a proud young man who came to Socrates asking for knowledge. He walked up to the muscular philosopher and said, "O great Socrates, I come to you for knowledge." Socrates recognized a pompous numbskull when he saw one. He…

Today, we’re taking a pause between two different sermon series. We completed a series last week and next week we will be beginning a new series, so it’s time to take a pause. Do you take time to rest? When you go on vacation do you plan extended times to rest or do you plan every moment so that when…

Illus: Millie and waking me up at Taylor’s house in Abilene … So, kind of by way of review, what we covered last time I preached a couple of weeks ago, Paul started off by saying, "Put to death therefore what is earthly in you…" If you remember what we talked about last week, that language Paul uses,…

Main Preaching Theme: Let’s embrace God’s agenda for our lives rather than have the attitude that, “It’s my way or not at all” and so miss out on his blessings. Main preaching intention: I believe that people will be inspired to look for what God is doing in their lives and to grab the opportunity that…

Intro: Preparing for Persecution… What a wonderful sermon title to start off the New Year!… One thing that I have learned over the years is the fact that God’s timing is ALWAYS perfect… Whether it is an: Encouraging phone call from a friend A check in the mailbox that covers the exact amount of a certain…

An Attitude of Thanksgiving 2023 Colossians 1:12–14 (KJV 1900) 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom…

8 But now, O Lord , thou art our father; We are the clay, and thou our potter; And we all are the work of thy hand. 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord , saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house,…

Goal: That, by hearing again how Christ humbled himself to save them, the hearers’ mind-sets are once again changed to be like Christ’s, so that they serve the Lord and their fellow man. Rethinking Real Strength Most religions believe in a powerful God. And they assume that their god will use that strength…

Introduction Our new them for September is “What Ever You Do, Work Heartily” Corresponds with our 2023 theme of Right Race, Good Fight, Steadfast Faith Our Topic for today’s message is “Finding Purpose in Our Work” Some Common Attitudes Towards Work Work from a Biblical Perspective Living Out Purposeful…

Prepping For Persecution Satan is preparing for the kingdom of the antichrist we see the buildup reducing the world population global currency no borders killing of small business shutting down churches… England underground persecution and killing around the world 1 Peter a letter to the church in P…

You guys know how I like watching off-grid survival shows. Shows about man vs. nature. Shows about coming up with industrious ways of providing for yourself, etc. I love the struggle of human nature, the body and the mind and how to live to its fullest capable potential. Of late I watch a 7 part program…

5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived…