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How do we react to problems? Anger, sorrow, fear, worry, etc. How should we react to problems? James is telling us here that we should react/respond to problems with prayer - in faith . James begins and ends his letter with the theme of problems. James 1:2-4 , 12 James 5:7–11 Outline for this text...…

TEXT: MATTHEW 2:1-12 | WHEN THE WORLD REJECTS CHRISTMAS INTRO EXPLANATION : I love the story in Matthew chapter 2 For years I’ve grown up hearing the story of the 3 wise men who came seeking the baby, Jesus While neither of those things are probably true, there is just something sentimental about the…

Most of us remember the school days of learning Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion . An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at a constant speed and in a straight line unless acted on by an unbalanced force. The acceleration of an object depends on the mass of the object…

Gospel Reactions Imagine standing at the crossroads of history. Behind you lies a time-tested message, one that has weathered empires, revolutions, and cultural shifts. Ahead, an ever-changing world, where new beliefs rise as quickly as they fade. Now, consider being tasked with sharing this age-old…

TEXT: LUKE 2:1-20 | ANYONE CAN CO GOD EXPLANATION: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT THIS? Last week we looked at a forgotten character in the Christmas story: Simeon. While he is one that is easily missed in the story of Christ’s birth... There are few more recognizable characters surrounding the story…

1 Samuel 18:6-10 This afternoon I would like to preach a message from the life of Saul and one of the great lessons that his poor example gives to us nevertheless. We are always needing all of God’s Word and there are lessons throughout. If we we will be tender hearted, focused, and patient, there is…

TEXT: LUKE 2:25-35 | A FORGOTTEN CHRISTMAS CHARACTER INTRO ILLUSTRATION : There are some things that just go with Christmas. We can do a chain response to words... If I say, Peanut butter and… Jelly Milk and… cookies Handsome… Kyle It’s the same with Christmas If I say Christmas you might say... Cookies…

Text: Luke 1:26-38 | WHEN GOD SHAKES THINGS UP ME INTRODUCTION: HOW DO I STRUGGLE WITH THIS? My kids have found a show that they enjoy watching because it is interactive called “You vs Wild” The guy gets into various situations and then you are giving the opportunity to choose what to do next. It’s kind…

Intro: When I was younger, I often found myself in trouble when I would press on or provoke people just to see if I could get a reaction from them. Reactions tell you a lot about where a persons mind is, what they are willing to do, and how far things go before falling apart. I acknowledge that being…

Good morning and welcome again to Dishman Baptist Church. Whether you are joining us online or in person it is our joy and pleasure to be celebrating and worshipping our Heavenly Father together with you this morning. Please open your Bibles with me to Mark 14 , Mark 14 . We’ve been studying the life…

James moves from warning the unsaved rich that God’s judgement is coming and from a reminder to the believers to be patient since that judgement may not come as fast as we would prefer to: a call to believers to be careful about their reactions as well. James has given them a clear example of waiting…

The Magi and Herod have very different reactions to arrival of Jesus; it shows up in the kind of baggage they carry. What does our baggage say about us?

Luke 1:26-56 We often overlook the part that Mary & Joseph played in God's great plan! It is so easy to have a romanticised view of Mary & Joseph and we fail to appreciate their situation and the lessons that we should learn from them. How would some of you men respond if your fiancee came up to you…

Unexpected Timing Normally there is an expectation with having a baby couples try to plan the right time to add a child to their family; But sometimes, as with Mary and Joseph there was no plan - why - because they had not even gotten married ( Luke 1:26-27 ); Could you imagine how unexpected this pregnancy…

Main Idea Rejoice in being counted worthy to suffer for Christ Last week, we looked at the second trial of the apostles held by the Sanhedrin. If you remember the first trial from chapter 4, the Council’s hands were tied. An undeniable miracle had been performed, and though they wanted to make any sort…

Intro: When I caught a mouse and faced bat When we look at the book of Acts over the next five weeks, we will see a reoccurring theme. That theme is courage. Chapter four of Acts is the continuation of the story from the lame beggar that was healed in chapter three. This part of the story is the continuation…

David’s Time on the Run Part 3 Today we are going to finish this section, and we have to move through a couple of areas and disregard a few things for this study because we do not want to get bogged down in the life of David only and especially during his time on the run, but nonetheless, these things…

Intro: Today we are going to focus on the disciple Peter. Peter and his brother, Andrew were fishermen who left their homes and families to follow Jesus. Peters character is often times impulsive, bold, and intense: He is seen jumping out of a boat to walk on water, only to take his eyes off of Jesus…

1 Samuel 17:1-11 Whatever giant you are facing today please know that with God it can be conquered. Now most giants are stronger than we are alone - Satan is much more powerful than any of us - but the Bible says: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in…

1 And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. 2 Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His teaching: 3 “Listen! Behold, a sower…

What are we supposed to do when we sin? Find out as we watch Ezra's reaction to Israel's sin in our final message from the book of Ezra.

We continue on our journey through Advent. We have looked at being prepared, joy, and love. Today we are going to look at adoration. Adoration being our proper response when we come into contact with the almighty. When we think of adoration, we think of loving, of caring. But adoration is more of an…

Faithful “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them,…

Introduction We’ve been there, facing the unknown or the impossible. Family, finances, career, moves, transitions, health. Your faith determines how you respond to those situations. Impossible situations train us to trust God. v. 1 The effect of hitting bottom. Forces a decision: Will you trust God or…

Intro 28 After telling this story, Jesus went on toward Jerusalem, walking ahead of his disciples. 29 As he came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead. 30 “Go into that village over there,” he told them. “As you enter it, you will see a young donkey…