Matt. 27:45-54 MAY WE NEVER FORGET Intro: It is proper and fitting that the church pause to remember the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to secure our liberty as citizens and to guarantee us the freedom to worship as we see fit. Since the Revolutionary War some 1,162,000 people have given … Continue reading “May We Never Forget – Matthew 27:45-54 – Bible study”
Good News From A Far Country – Matthew 28:1-8 – Bible study
Matthew 28:1-8 GOOD NEWS FROM A FAR COUNTRY Intro: Ill. Vladimir Lenin was a driving force behind the Communist Revolution of 1917 and was the first dictator of the Soviet Union. He died in 1924 and his body is on public display. Periodically, those responsible for Lenins body have to take him out of his … Continue reading “Good News From A Far Country – Matthew 28:1-8 – Bible study”
The First Resurrection Sunday – Matthew 28:1-15 – Bible study
Matthew 28:1-15 THE FIRST RESURRECTION SUNDAY Intro: This is the morning when the Christian church celebrates what we have come to know as Easter. It is the day when we commemorate and celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. However, instead of Easter, I prefer the name “Resurrection Sunday.” Of course, … Continue reading “The First Resurrection Sunday – Matthew 28:1-15 – Bible study”
Great Commission Or Great Omission? – Matthew 28:18-20 – Bible study
Matt. 28:18-20 GREAT COMMISSION OR GREAT OMMISSION? Intro: Before ascension Jesus issued what has come to be called The Great Commission. A “commission is an authoritative command; a directive; a command. When Jesus spoke these words directly to His disciples, and indirectly to us, He was giving the church her marching orders. He was telling … Continue reading “Great Commission Or Great Omission? – Matthew 28:18-20 – Bible study”
Seven Strange Preachers – Matthew 3:1-5 – Maze Jackson – Bible study
Matthew 3:1-5SEVEN STRANGE PREACHERS Intro: John the Baptist was a strange preacher! 1. He had a strange message. 2. He had a strange pulpit. 3. He had a strange from of dress. Lets notice some other strange preachers in the Bible. I. Gen. 8:11NOAHS DOVE The dove brought a message about the faithfulness of God … Continue reading “Seven Strange Preachers – Matthew 3:1-5 – Maze Jackson – Bible study”
The Five Most Horrible Things In The Bible – Matthew 7:13-23 – Bible study
Matt. 7:13-23 THE 5 MOST SHOCKING THINGS IN THE BIBLE Intro: Ill. The Bible is a great book willed with many great and wonderful things. (Ill. Some – the love of God, eternal life, Heaven, etc.) However, the Bible is also a book filled with horrors. (Ill. Some – Sodom and Gomorrah, Satan, death, hell, … Continue reading “The Five Most Horrible Things In The Bible – Matthew 7:13-23 – Bible study”
The Power Of His Touch – Matthew 8:1-4 – Bible study
Matthew 8:1-4 THE POWER OF HIS TOUCH Intro: Humans, at least when things are working as they should, possess 5 senses. These are sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. All of them are important to our existence in and understanding of the world around us. While they are all important, and I wouldn’t want to … Continue reading “The Power Of His Touch – Matthew 8:1-4 – Bible study”
Three Cheers Of The New Testament – Matthew 9:1-2 – Bible study
Matt. 9:1-2 THREE CHEERS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT Intro: The Word of God makes it plain that God’s people are to be a happy people, Phil.4:4; 1Thes. 5:16; Rom. 4:7-8. Unfortunately, this is seldom the case. Most Christians look like they have been sucking persimmons. God also tells us that we are to be a … Continue reading “Three Cheers Of The New Testament – Matthew 9:1-2 – Bible study”
That’s Him – Matthew 11:1-6 – Bible study
Matthew 11:1-6 THAT’S HIM! Intro: This chapter finds John the Baptist at the lowest moment of his life. He is in Herod’s prison and he has been there for some time. In fact, after about 16 months of incarceration, John was beheaded. As he sits in that dungeon, Satan has time to introduce doubt into … Continue reading “That’s Him – Matthew 11:1-6 – Bible study”
Jesus: The Friend Of Sinners – Matthew 11:16-19 – Bible study
Matt. 11:16-19 JESUS: THE FRIEND OF SINNERS Intro: It has been said that a dog is man’s best friend. It doesn’t seem to matter what you do to your dog, he just keeps on loving you just the same. There are times when I am on the outs with everyone in our home, but that … Continue reading “Jesus: The Friend Of Sinners – Matthew 11:16-19 – Bible study”