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INTRODUCTION Last lesson in our series “Understanding Salvation” The Objectives of our lesson “Salvation and the Great Commission” Understand the significance of the Great Commission in the context of Salvation Review a Biblical Example of Sharing the Gospel 1. Significance of the Great Commission in…

Love Had No Beginning The nature, attribute, perfection of God - 1 John 4:8 God is love ἀγαπάω agapaō - God’s perfect love. Perfect affection and regard. Defines a special relationship between God and man. Self-sacrificing and unconditional in nature . Looking for the betterment of the recipient (us).…

There is certain background in Daniel chapter nine that is essential to understand the events that will unfold in the following chapters of Revelation. The angel Gabriel gave Daniel a prophecy involving seventy weeks. Sixty-nine of these weeks are history but they constitute the most astonishing passage…

Ephesians 3: 1-13 As we start the third chapter of Ephesians, we are confronted with another long paragraph. In chapter 1 starting in verse 3 to 15, Paul did the same thing. This is called a digression. He broke his train of thought for a moment and started talking about something else, something that…

As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture: “Behold,…

The Mystery Big Idea: The Church was a mystery, and now the Church reveals God’s mystery to the world. Two Questions: What is the Mystery? Why was it Hidden? Today, we continue to look at the book of Ephesians, and it has been a favorite book of mine and I want to share with you about the beauty of God’s…

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. What do you think is God’s purpose for people? For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me…

Remain Strong in the Fight We are going to close out our study of Paul’s letter to the Churches in Ephesus. I pray that this study has helped and encouraged you to remain in the faith. So by way of introduction I want to look at Pauls benediction to his readers then we will summerize what the Holy Spirit…

Intro: The mystery of what happens to our bodies when we go to bed after the age of 40. I love good mysteries. You know the kind that you have to take the time to try to figure out what’s going on? There have been some good movies over the years that fall into this category, but the ones that are the…

Intro As we are working our way through this 12th chapter of Romans, we have covered the first two verses. Presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice to God because of the great mercy He has shown us. That we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds rather than conformed and molded by the…

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to himself…

Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly…

INTRODUCTION The letter Paul writes to the Ephesians church and the churches surrounding the Ephesian church is, how to live above the seemingly endless darkness. How to talk the talk the walk the walk. For those of you just joining us on this journey - The Letter is broken into three major pieces Who…

B’reisheet In the Beginning Introduction How many of you know that the Bible was written in Hebrew Many say the OT was written in Hebrew, and the NT in Greek What we have is only what we have found as evidence: Greek documents showing the NT and Hebrew for the OT. However, most the characters and places…

God, the Creator God’s power is revealed in the initial creation and the continuing sustenance of the universe. Humanity represents the climax of the Creator’s purposes. Ne 9:6 See also Ge 1:1 ; Isa 45:7 ; 66:2 ; Eph 3:9 ; Rev 4:11 6 You alone are the Lord ; You have made heaven, The heaven of heavens,…

Ephesians 3:1–13 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand…

Ephesians Good morning church! I want to welcome you all here this morning, we are very glad you are here. Before we go too far into our service, I want to invite you back on Wednesday evening for our midweek study. At 6pm we are having an Agape Supper, lovingly bring something to share with your brothers…

Introduction 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, 3 how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, 4 by which, when you read,…

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may…

Good morning, welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. Please take your Bibles and open them with me to Ephesians 3 , Ephesians 3 Are you tired? Are you care worn? Self-admission - I am. Covid - Mask or no mask, vaccine or no vaccine. Should we gather or should we remain apart? I can’t cough in the grocery…

1 For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. 3 Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own…

Introduction Summarize: Paul describes the ministry given to him. We would call this an apostolic ministry, or a ministry performed by one holding the office of apostle. The apostolic ministry has enabled the ministry of the saints. It is important to remember that though we do not have the office of…

Scene 1/ The proof is in the pudding; The reality that something is not really known until it is experienced. There is an old phrase that has an incredible background. Actually the origin of this phrase is quite gruesome. The phrase is “The proof is in the pudding” Now by itself, this phrase doesn’t…

Pastor James teaches on 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Fourth Commandment Grace to you and peace, from God our Father, and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen The Fourth Commandment, as well as the Third Commandment, had serious social implications. In a nomadic society like that of the Hebrews, elderly parents could become a burden in the…