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Nehemiah 5:14–19 (KJV 1900) 14 Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is , twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor. 15 But the former…

Genesis 38 Now it happened at that time that Judah went down from his brothers and turned aside to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah. And Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite whose name was Shua; and he took her and went in to her. So she conceived and bore a son, and he named him…

As Americans, we are very concerned about purity in some areas while in other areas we could not care less. For instance, when it comes to clean air and water, people are very concerned. Our culture is overly concerned to the point of forcing battery cars… trying to limit automobiles etc… to clean up…

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.

Intro Kathy and I on a Safari in the When you go they tell you to do things you don’t like… don’t open the windows… keep your body parts inside… a lion can get to you before you can close the door or roll the window up. Swamp Tour - Keep your hands inside the boat… what could possibly happen in the swamp?…

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?

11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. We left off last week with YOU ARE WASHED. YOU ARE SANCTIFIED. YOU ARE JUSTIFIED. IN THE NAME OF JESUS BY THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT Paul was aware of…

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

27 And He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. 28 Therefore the Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath.” 1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient…

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…

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.

Biblical integrity for believers centers on aligning one's actions with God's moral standards and maintaining honesty, consistency, and transparency in all aspects of life. Rooted in passages like Proverbs 11:3 and Psalm 25:21, it emphasizes unwavering adherence to truth and righteousness. Believers are called to live with moral wholeness, reflecting God's character in their relationships, work, and decision-making. This commitment to integrity fosters trust and a credible witness, underscoring the believer's dedication to living out biblical principles in a world often characterized by moral ambiguity.

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).…

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…

We’re saved by grace to show of God’s glory and goodness by loving God and Our neighbors.

There Was No King a king provided Government a moral compass unified leadership direction / protection / Then Yahweh said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people concerning all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them. God has been…

The natural inclination to infuse ourselves into Christ is better suited to allow Christ to be infused into us.

If you’re a disciple of Jesus, then your abiding in Christ and His abiding in you defines everything about who you are. In this series we’ll see how the disciple’s mission, mind, emotions, body, will, and relationships are affected by his or her relationship to Jesus. Understanding our identity in Christ is crucial as we seek to follow him faithfully.