In the Beginning, God
The Bible begins with this simple statement: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). This verse reminds us that 1) there was a beginning, 2) […]
Tag: Genesis
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Who is in heaven? Do our pets go to heaven?
God is in heaven. Jesus is in heaven. The angels are in heaven. The saved will be in heaven. Will our pets be in heaven?
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The Story of Ed the Altar
From Joshua 22 we learn about 1) Fellowship, 2) Falling Out, 3) Fact Finding, and 3) Fairness. We should follow the example of the Israelites when resolving our problems as well.
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Marriage is Approved by God. Fornication is Not.
The marriage relationship is a sacred bond; husband and wife are “one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). Jesus says so in Matthew 19:4-6: And He answered and said to them, “Have you […]
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God Has Spoken in a Way We Can Understand
God has spoken in a way we can understand because 1) God knows how to communicate, 2) The Bible is written in a language we can understand, and 3) Jesus gives us his example so that we may follow. Each person should know that he/she can understand and obey the Bible.
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Living in a Rubber Room (Part 1)
“Why is there so much suffering in the world?” the atheist asks. The believer responds, “Because God made people free to choose between right and wrong, and all suffering is […]
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What is Reality?
What is reality? God is real. People are real. Relationships are real. Each listener will know the biblical answer to the question, “What is Reality?” We will focus our thoughts on what is real as opposed to what is not.
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The Reality of Satan
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8). The word “Satan” means “adversary.” The word […]
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Paradise Reclaimed
Revelation 22 pictures paradise reclaimed and offers a path to it. In this chapter we find 1) A Reward for the Faithful 2) A Watch for the Living, 3) A Warning for the Wicked. The hearer should understand that God is working to restore us to His original plan and we must obey him to get there.
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The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
In this passage we find 1) A Hiring, 2) A Payment, 3) A Complaint, 4) A Response 5) An Interpretation. Each hearer should understand what the expression, “The first shall be last and the last shall be first” means.
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What is the Church?
In this lesson, we will answer the question, What is the Church? We must understand God’s original design in the creation. When we understand this, we will understand what the church is in relationship to God’s great plan to restore unity between God and man, and between man and man. Each member should understand God’s desire for unity in the church as the restoration of His purposes in creation.
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Escape from Sodom and Gomorrah
In this lesson we will look at Lot’s escape from Sodom and Gomorrah: 1) A Revelation 2) A Negotiation, 3) A Confrontation, 4) A Destruction. That each may understand God’s perspective when it comes to our need to escape sin.
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God is the Father of All
God is the Father of All because 1) He created All in His Image, 2) He gave His Son for the All the World, 3) He Treats All Without Partiality. The hearer should understand that no one is excluded from a relationship with God. The only barrier is whether we want one or not. The point of this sermon is to remind Christians that God wants everyone in His body, the church.
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Does the Bible Teach Socialism/Communism? (Part 1)
In the movie, Fiddler on the Roof, set in 1905, a character named Perchik is a Marxist revolutionary. In one scene, he has a conversation with some children about how […]
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Lessons from the Life of Adam and Eve
In this study we will observe some lessons from the life of Adam and Eve. 1) God is our creator. 2) God's commands are for our benefit. 3) Satan is our enemy. 4) Sin separates man from God. Each listener should be able to apply these lessons from the account of Adam and Eve in Genesis 1-3. The aim of this lesson is to review the first three chapters of the Bible specifically as applies to man and to learn not to repeat the mistakes that were made by Adam and Eve.
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Jesus’ Parable of the Tares
In this lesson, we will discuss the parable of the tares. Each hearer will be able to explain the meaning of the parable and what questions it answers.
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Escape from Famine
God provided escape from the famine because Joseph 1) Acted with Integrity, 2) Trusted in God’s Power, 3) Didn’t Give in to Vindictiveness. The hearer should understand that escaping from difficulties requires faith in God on our part to do His will even when we don’t see God working.
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Evolution Fail
I read a headline today that said, “Prehistoric Snakes Had Limbs.” Evidently, some archaeologist dug up a fossilized body of a snake that had arms and legs. Those who know […]
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The Sanctity of Life
We affirm the sanctity of life because 1) It has worth, dignity, and value—it is holy, 2) it is worth living, 3) it is worth protecting. In this lesson, I hope to counter the message of our contemporary culture that life is cheap, meaningless, and worthless for those who have no utility and affirm the sanctity of life.
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What is the Bible?
In this lesson, we will seek to answer the question, “What is the Bible.” 1) It means “book.” 2) It is a book of books. 3) It is the word of God. 4) It is the story of God’s work to save man through His Son Jesus Christ. This lesson is designed to help everyone understand what the Bible is. The aim of this lesson is to answer the question “What is the Bible?”