Bible Study

Matthew 9:35-38 SEEING THE HARVEST THROUGH HIS EYES Intro: The Barna Research Group has been involved in gathering and analyzing information concerning the church since 1984. Many of their findings are startling and eye-opening. They have found that 33% of Americans are unchurched; they have no church affiliation whatsoever. While it found that 20% of … Continue reading “Seeing The Harvest Through His Eyes – Matthew 9:35-38 – Bible study”

Matt. 9:36-38 A PASSION FOR SOULS Intro: The Bible is a book filled with meaning and blessing. However, some passages are very disturbing. For instance, Psa. 142:4, where the Bible says, "no man cared for my soul." That passage has always bothered me. I believe there are literally billions in our world tonight about whom … Continue reading “A Passion For Souls – Matthew 9:36-38 – Bible study”

Matt. 9:36-38 A PASSION FOR SOULS Intro: The Bible is a book filled with meaning and blessing. However, some passages are very disturbing. For instance, Psa. 142:4, where the Bible says, "no man cared for my soul." That passage has always bothered me. I believe there are literally billions in our world tonight about whom … Continue reading “A Y2K Plan For The Harvest – Matthew 9:36-38 – Bible study”

The Prison Experiences Of The Bible Sermon #3   Matthew 11:1-22 THE PRISON OF HIS PERSUASIONS Intro: As we continue to think about the prison experiences found in the Bible, I want to draw our attention to the experience of John the Baptist as he languished in his prison. By way of introduction, let’s find … Continue reading “The Prison Of His Persuasions – Matthew 11:1-11 – Bible study”

Matt. 11:28-30 THERE IS A PLACE OF REST Intro: Ever get tired?/Ever feel a need for rest? Ill. Our vacation left me more tired than before! We are a weary people because we rush from one activity to the other. We work long hours and fill our calendars with too many obligations. The fact that … Continue reading “There Is A Place Of Rest – Matthew 11:28-30 – Bible study”

Matt. 11:28-30 JESUS: OUR HAVEN OF REST Intro: Does the word “weary” ever describe your life? Do you ever feel like you have reached the end of your rope and there simply isn’t enough rope left with which to tie a knot? These are the kinds of people Jesus is addressing in these verses. This … Continue reading “Jesus Our Haven Of Rest – Matthew 11:28-30 – Bible study”

Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 ONE MESSAGE YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE Intro: Sometimes I will hear a TV or radio preacher make this startling claim, “You need to get a copy of this message! It may be the greatest single message you will ever hear! This is the one message that you cannot afford to miss! … Continue reading “One Message You Cannot Afford To Ignore – Matthew 13:1-9 – Bible study”

Matthew 13:3-9 SOWING THE GOSPEL SEED Intro: Of all the parables of the Lord Jesus, this is one of the most well known. It is designed to teach the truth that only a prepared heart can and will receive the Gospel message. The Gospel will come to every kind of person, but only those who … Continue reading “Sowing The Gospel Seed – Matthew 13:3-9 – Bible study”

Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 A SOWER, HIS SEED AND THE SOILS Intro: Jesus Christ was the master teacher! He had the unique ability to take scenes from everyday life and use them to teach profound spiritual truths. Such is the case with the passage we have read this evening. As Jesus sat by the seaside teaching, … Continue reading “A Sower, His Seed and The Soils – Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 – Bible study”

Matt. 13:1-9; 18-23 HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR HEART? Intro: Philip Yancey tells about a World War II soldier who was part of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau, Germany, where thousands of Jews had been exterminated. The man told this story: "A buddy and I were assigned to a boxcar. … Continue reading “How Well Do You Know Your Heart? – Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 – Bible study”