Lessons from the Life of David and Bathsheba
In this lesson we look at some practical lessons from David’s sin with Bathsheba. We want to understand what characterizes sin and to know when we are involved in it.
Tag: Philippians
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Entering God’s Gates with Thanksgiving
We enter God's gates with thanksgiving because 1) thanksgiving is the only appropriate response for what God has done for us, 2) thanksgiving brings about a change of attitude in our lives, 3) thanksgiving spurs us into action for the welfare and benefit of others. The hearer should be able to state why he ought to have a heart of thanksgiving and how that relates to Christian living.
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Muscle Memory
We train our brain to remember how to do things again and again. I’m glad I don’t every day have to learn again how to walk, or eat, or drink, or talk, etc. We have learned these things and now know how to do them without thinking.
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The Power of Humility
Instead of reacting, be proactive by putting your own concerns on the back burner for a few minutes and listening actively to the other party. Listening is the humble thing to do (James 1:19).
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Honesty in Family – Why We Don’t Tell the Truth
To be honest with our families we must understand why we don’t tell the truth: 1) Fear of Discovery, 2) Fear of Punishment, 3) Fear of Retaliation, 4) Fear of Rejection, 5) Fear of Change. We want all of our families to be open and honest with each other permitting Christ to govern our family life.
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“Ivory Palaces”
In this lesson, we will look at the song “Ivory Palaces” and the Psalm from which it comes as we consider its lyrics. Jesus came out of the Ivory Palaces to 1) Bring us joy by his presence, 2) Die on the cross for our sins, and 3) Receive us to His ivory palaces one day. May we better understand the hymn “Ivory Palaces” when we sing it.
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What is Easier?
The point of Jesus’ words was to show by miracle that He had authority.
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How Do You Handle Bad News?
In this lesson, we will study what the Bible teaches regarding how to handle bad news. Our aim is to help each manage the reception of bad news.
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Escape from Jericho
Escaping from Jericho meant 1) Escape for the Spies, 2) Escape for Rahab and her family, and 3) Escape from the Consequences of Sin. In this lesson, we will study the escape of the two spies and Rahab, and learn how we can escape from the consequences of sin through Jesus.
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The Blessings of Loving God’s Word
As we study through Psalm 119:161-168 we will note that the blessing of loving God’s word brings 1) Awe, 2) Joy, 3) Hatred of Falsehood, 4) Praise, 5) Peace, 6) Hope, 7) Love, and 8) Faithfulness. I hope that each will understand that loving God’s word brings great personal blessing.
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The Judgment of the Great Harlot
In Revelation 17-18 we see the Judgment of the Great Harlot: 1) Her Evaluation, 2) Her Escort, 3) Her End, 4) Her Eulogy, and 5) Her Elimination. The hearer should understand what the Great Harlot symbolizes and how these chapters apply to us today.
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“There is Sunshine in my Soul”
The sunshine in my soul is 1) The Light of Jesus, 2) The Song of Jesus, 3) The Joy of Jesus. Each hearer should reflect on the song and its lyrics as we seek to sing with the spirit and understanding.
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The Everlasting Covenant
In this lesson, we will examine Isaiah 55 and its messianic message of salvation. It is a message of 1) Invitation, 2) Repentance, 3) Trust. We will seek to understand the content of Isaiah 55 and its messianic implications.
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Working on Family Problems
We will look at several biblical principles that will help us in personally cooperating in our families. The objective of this lesson is that each would understand and make application of how to better cooperate with our families, and to help us all learn how to avoid personal problems with one another in our families.
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Let Us Not Be Ashamed
Let us not be ashamed 1) To suffer as a Christian, 2) To teach and preach the gospel, 3) To own Jesus as our Lord. Each Christian ought to be more emboldened to act according to God's will, take the gospel message to others, and follow the example of Christ in their life. This lesson is designed to encourage the membership to be zealous in their Christianity.
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The Cry of the Cross
In this lesson, we will study through Psalm 22 noticing how the cry of the cross is echoed in this Psalm. The Cry of the Cross is a 1) Cry of Ultimate Trust, 2) Cry of Death, 3) Cry of Praise, and 4) Cry of Victory. Each hearer should understand the significance Psalm 22 has in relationship to the cross of Jesus. This lesson should impress upon each listener the attitudes that Jesus faced when He went to the cross.
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Meekness in Service to our God
I hope to instruct as to God’s general expectation pertaining to man’s motivations and abilities in offering to Him. This is so that we will have a meek attitude in stewardship and service.
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A Mother’s Advice
A Mother’s advice is: 1) learn what it means to be principled, 2) listen to your mother and grandmother, 3) treasure every moment you have. This lesson is designed to teach and encourage our youth to live lives of wisdom as advised by mothers.
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New Every Morning
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“I Need Thee Every Hour”
In this lesson, we will look at the song, “I Need Thee Every Hour” and study how we need God 1) for peace, 2) for help with temptation, 3) in the good times and the bad. We will conclude that we need to identify with Jesus in the invitation. Each listener should understand that God/Jesus is the only one that we truly need.