Bible Study

Col. 3:12-17 IS THE NEW MAN ALIVE? Intro: Last Sunday, I preached out of the first 11 verses of this chapter. in those verses, we spent some time describing the spiritual battle that is waged within every believer. Paul talks of this battle in Galatians 5:17, and in Romans 7:14-25. Whoever said the Christian life … Continue reading “Is The New Man Alive? – Colossians 3:12-17 – Bible study”

1 Thes. 1:1-10 THE ELEMENTS OF A COMPLETE TESTIMONY Intro: Paul was thankful for the Thessalonians and for the faith they so clearly and openly displayed. It is evident from reading this passage that this church made an impact in their day. But, they devotion to Jesus Christ still speaks today. This ancient church gives … Continue reading “The Elements Of A Complete Testimony – 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 – Bible study”

1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 OUR BLESSED HOPE Intro: Our world is not a place that lends itself to hope. In fact, when you consider the death, diseases, natural disasters, evil, and all the other negative things that fill our world, there is just not a lot of room for hope.          Hope is a powerful thing. … Continue reading “Our Blessed Hope – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – Bible study”

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 HE’S COMING, ARE YOU GOING? Intro: Once in a machine shop there was a fellow named George. His job was to sweep and clean out the shavings underneath the huge lathes and machines we were running. George was born again, and he loved the teaching of Scripture on prophecy. He loved to … Continue reading “When Jesus Comes – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – Bible study”

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 HE’S COMING, ARE YOU GOING? Intro: Once in a machine shop there was a fellow named George. His job was to sweep and clean out the shavings underneath the huge lathes and machines we were running. George was born again, and he loved the teaching of Scripture on prophecy. He loved to … Continue reading “The Comfort Of His Coming – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – Bible study”

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 HE’S COMING, ARE YOU GOING? Intro: Once in a machine shop there was a fellow named George. His job was to sweep and clean out the shavings underneath the huge lathes and machines we were running. George was born again, and he loved the teaching of Scripture on prophecy. He loved to … Continue reading “He’s Coming, Are You Going? – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – Bible study”

1 Thes. 5:14-23 SOME NEWS YEARS REVOLUTIONS Intro: Ill. Many people are making, and will make, New Years Resolutions. That is, they will promise themselves that they will lose weight, stop smoking, go to church or something of that nature. Webster defines a resolution as: "a) a resolving, or determining; deciding b) the thing determined … Continue reading “Some New Years Revolutions – 1 Thessalonians 5:14-23 – Bible study”

II Thessalonians 3:1-3 THE GOD WHO IS FAITHFUL Intro: This letter, from the pen of Paul, is written to a church that is experiencing great spiritual growth, 1:3. They are a giving, loving church that is active, growing and reaching out, 1:5.   However, this church is also a church in trouble. The Thessalonians were … Continue reading “The God Who Is Faithful – II Thessalonians 3:1-3 – Bible study”

1 Timothy 1:12-17 LOOK AT WHAT JESUS HAS DONE FOR ME Intro: After spending three years preaching at Ephesus, Paul left the church in the hands of a young preacher named Timothy, Acts 19. Timothy was a young man, in his first pastorate, and he had encountered his share of problems. He had to combat … Continue reading “Look At What Jesus Has Done For Me – 1 Timothy 1:12-17 – Bible study”

1 Timothy 1:18-20 AVOIDING SPIRITUAL SHIPWRECK Intro: On April 10, 1912 the R.M.S. Titanic left her berth at the harbor in Southampton, England. This was the maiden voyage for the 882 foot long ocean liner that had been billed as unsinkable. She carried with her 2,228 passengers and crew. Most of the passengers had paid … Continue reading “Avoiding Spiritual Shipwreck – 1 Timothy 1:18-20 – Bible study”