There are two ways to respond to our sinful nature before God. We may choose to do good works and expect God to accept us gratefully, or we may choose to confess our sins and depend on nothing but His mercy and the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus.
This lesson compares Cain and Abel with the New Testament story of the self righteous Pharisee and a humble Publican. Self-righteousness in the heart will always lead to contempt for others. Guard your heart! Read the rest of this entry »
This lesson on the Ten Commandments, while discussing what each commandment means, teaches that we are unable to obey them by any means of our own. We need Jesus Christ living inside us and changing us into His glorious image. Read the rest of this entry »
In this lesson we learn about two kingdoms--the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world.
These two kingdoms employ completely different laws. The teachings of this world lead to death and destruction, the kingdom of God offers truth and life.
When we begin a new life in Christ, we must learn to walk in the laws and principles of our new citizenship.
We are children of God living by the principles of our Father's Kingdom even while we are still here on Earth. To the world around us, it may seem odd. It may seem strange--it's an upside-Down Kingdom. Read the rest of this entry »
As we continue to look at the life and reign of Herod the Great, it feels like we are reading today’s headline news.
It confirms Sir Lord Acton’s quotation about whether religious leaders are as accountable for their bad deeds as political leaders are.
He wrote, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority…”
We must continually remember, first and foremost, ALL the GLORY BELONGS to the LORD!!! Read the rest of this entry »
Scripture says, “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” Do Christians hinder their own growth, their spiritual gain, by harboring chronic discontent? Read the rest of this entry »
We have been looking at God’s timeline for dealing with mankind and the sin problem. It is interesting to explore the history and culture in which biblical events occurred.
The birth and crucifixion of Jesus were the MAIN events. All previous events were designed to prepare mankind for this moment in time.
In this lesson, we begin a look at the life and reign of “Herod the Great.” From the background, culture and attitudes of this one man, we can learn everything we need to know about the times in which Jesus was born.
It is also interesting to note how similar those times were to the attitudes of today.
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The true cost of embarking on a walk of faith and following Jesus is examined in this lesson. What did it cost Abram and the disciples? What will it cost us? Faith is about what we cling to. We cannot cling to God, unless we let go of everything else. Read the rest of this entry »
This sermon asks two questions: Is it possible to control our own lives and what is the price of trying to do so?? Read the rest of this entry »
Imagine you had a beautiful only son who would one day give his life to save the whole world. You would be so proud of him, you would brag about him and likely keep a well-documented scrapbook about his life!
That is what the Old Testament is. It consists of prophecies, pictures, and early manifestations of the coming One - Messiah - Jesus! God's family scrapbook starring His favored SON! Read the rest of this entry »
Just a whisper of an ungodly suggestion, and the first woman in history was ready to challenge her God’s loving direction and fight for her rights. The relationship between God and man changed forever and paradise became a very strange land. Is the church today listening to similar, gospel altering, suggestions? Is the church itself becoming a strange land? Read the rest of this entry »
This is is a story about golden crowns, orbs, robes, scepters, swagger sticks and all such accoutrements meant to set one human being above others.
Such pompous, presumptuous behavior is an affront to the Heavenly Father, Who has presented His only Son as the one and only true sovereign over all life in the universe. He is the King of Kings.
He is Lord of All!!! Read the rest of this entry »
This PowerPoint sermon tells us why the world needs it's Christmas bells and who the Christmas bells really are. Read the rest of this entry »
This is part four of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side taking, including:
1) Worldly War Games
2) Emboldening Rebellion
3) Groupthink
4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)
5) Dangerous Duplicity
In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.
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This is part two of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side taking, including:
1) Worldly War Games
2) Emboldening Rebellion
3) Groupthink
4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)
5) Dangerous Duplicity
In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.
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This is part one of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side-taking, including:
1) Worldly War Games
2) Emboldening Rebellion
3) Groupthink
4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods)
5) Dangerous Duplicity
In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels. Read the rest of this entry »
The Old Testament is saturated with pictures (types & shadows) of Jesus. The life of Joseph is a perfect example of this truth. In this 5 part series, we explore several ways Joseph foreshadowed Christ. Read the rest of this entry »
“People can make all kinds of plans, but only the Lord’s plan will happen.” Proverbs 19:21 In this sermon, the life of Joseph is used as an example of God’s wisdom exceeding our own. Can we trust that God knows what He is doing? Read the rest of this entry »
Joseph didn’t seem like much when his brothers tried to kill him and then sold him into slavery. Little did they know they would one day be begging him to save their whole family. If we reject Jesus, He will let us, but we are rejecting the only one who can save us from our sins. Read the rest of this entry »
It is amazing how many parallels to Christ’s life can be found in the story of Joseph. From the plot on his life to his exaltation and His forgiving of his brethren, Joseph is a picture of Jesus. This lesson looks our forgiving Savior through the life of Joseph. Read the rest of this entry »
“But God was with Joseph.” “But God!” These are the greatest two words in the bible. What Satan means for evil might be a threat to believers, BUT GOD… This sermon compares the rise of Joseph out of prison with the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb – very powerful. Read the rest of this entry »
“Does not the World hate you? Remember that it first hated me.” John 15:18 Joseph’s life is full of types and shadows of Christ. This first lesson on Joseph’s life demonstrates the persecution that will befall any believer who dares to live Godly. Surely Jesus was hated for His goodness, and, like Joseph, He rose in power. One day, those who persecuted Him will bow before Him. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s relatively easy to be thankful for financial windfalls, awards, achievements, etc., but what of the things & persons in our lives who are flawed, unimpressive, even annoying? Can we embrace them? Can we love them? Are we thankful for them? Read the rest of this entry »
There is nothing small about our God; His crumbs are as great as His full loaves; His whispers are as mighty as His shouts, and His tender touch is as moving as an earthquake. Often, we fail to see His glory because we are looking too high. Look for Him in the everyday, small things. Read the rest of this entry »
This sermon looks at three things that God's love is like:
1) Raging Flood Waters
2) A Sweet Perfume
3) A Slave Master
It includes an illustration about the romantic tradition of "Love Locks."
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In the story of Noah’s Ark, we find an Old Testament picture of salvation through Jesus. The vessel, the door, the window, and even the pitch coating point to Jesus Read the rest of this entry »
In this lesson, we examine just 20 of the over 350 prophecies fulfilled by Jesus during His short time on Earth. The wonderful video at the end is 42 minutes long, and is good for playing in the background during an ‘altar time’ or ‘after service.’ Read the rest of this entry »
This lesson examines the duties of the priests of Israel. It seems they spent a great deal of time sprinkling things with blood, water, salt and oil. Even Jesus, as our High Priest, sprinkles us with the blood of the cross, the water of the Word, and the oil of His Spirit. May our ministries reflect His as we “sprinkle” God’s people. Read the rest of this entry »
From His beloved inner circle, to those who followed Him solely for His miracles, to those who hated Him, Jesus had various levels of relationship with men. This sermon challenges the believer to draw closer to Jesus. Read the rest of this entry »
Our Redeemer started His saving work here on Earth (at the cross) and finished it when He entered Heaven with the redemption payment--His own blood. Standing in bronze sockets, under their silver caps, the tabernacle pillars typify this Heaven/Earth redemption connection. Read the rest of this entry »
These lessons explore the sheep nature of mankind, the Shepherd heart of Jesus, bad shepherds and the Door of the sheep. Read the rest of this entry »
The concept of a sacrificial lamb is universal and timeless. It is especially prominent in Abrahamic religions such as Christianity, Judaism and Islam. This lamb is at the heart of the Gospel. In this lesson we learn how God has placed the promise of the “Lamb of God” throughout the scriptures. Read the rest of this entry »
Moses, an Old Testament foreshadow of Jesus, is a picture of Christ's Resurrection. Read the rest of this entry »
This two part message explains how seeing Jesus changes everything. It changes our circumstances and it changes us. With our hearts filled with love for our Savior, let us long for this one thing--to see Him! Read the rest of this entry »
This is the first of two special services we prepared for some visitors from Turkey. This lesson uses portions of the Jesus movie in both English and Turkish to explain the Gospel. The PowerPoint can be adapted to any two languages. Read the rest of this entry »
This is part #2 of the lesson on the structure of the Tabernacle. The 48 boards are held by five bars joining them together as one. Likewise, the Body of Christ has many parts, yet is one body. Read the rest of this entry »
As our skin covers our bones, the coverings of the Tabernacle clothe the boards that give it structure. This is part #1 of this teaching about the Body of Christ -- a house, built on an unshakable solid foundation! Read the rest of this entry »
This message compares the 400 year Egyptian slavery of the Hebrews with the bondage of sin. Moses is shown as a type of Christ who sets us free from the slavery of sin. Read the rest of this entry »
This review uses bible questions and bible video segments. This lesson covers the time period from Isaac to Moses. Read the rest of this entry »
In this lesson we cover the "Badger Skin" tent covering.
Like Christ in the flesh, this outermost covering was not attractive to the casual observer, yet it held untold riches within. Read the rest of this entry »
Representing the blood of Jesus, the ram’s skin dyed red was the one covering given without a measurement. Truly, there is ‘no measure’ to His abundant grace and forgiveness. In this lesson we learn the meaning of ‘redemption’ and tell the wonderful story about the little boy who lost his toy boat and bought it back again saying, “Now your twice mine, for I have made you and I have bought you.” Read the rest of this entry »
The second tabernacle covering we look at is a rough goat hair. This lesson covers the Sin Offering and the Scapegoat. The ugliness of our sins, and Christ’s willingness to bear them upon Himself will forever be at the heart of the Gospel story. Read the rest of this entry »
In this lesson we begin to examine the four coverings over the tent structure and what each one tells us about our Savior Jesus. The first, and nearest to the Holy of Holies, is the embroidered four colored cloth. We look at the meaning of each of the four colors. Read the rest of this entry »
This review uses bible questions and bible video segments. This lesson covers Noah, the tower of Babel and the call of Abram. Read the rest of this entry »
This review uses bible questions and bible video segments. This lesson covers Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel and Noah. Read the rest of this entry »
This review uses bible questions and bible video segments. This lesson covers Creation and Adam and Eve. Read the rest of this entry »
The wilderness experience is God’s school of higher education. The Israelites had the presence of God (in their midst) in several forms, including: the Tabernacle, the Pillar of Smoke and Fire, the Manna from Heaven, and the Rock that gave water. The graduates of this school learned the most important lesson -- to be dependent children. Read the rest of this entry »
These brothers, born the same day, grew to desire different things from life. One brother had a heart for the things of God, while the other was content to fill his belly. What would you trade for Jesus? You name it—Jesus is better. He’s even better than football! Read the rest of this entry »
Through understanding the depth of love that Abraham had for his son Isaac, we can begin to understand what it took for the Heavenly Father to sacrifice His Son. This presentation contains the amazing and heart wrenching film, “The Bridge.” Read the rest of this entry »
Many of us have suffered from broken promises. We have also been guilty of breaking promises ourselves. We may even have come to regard promises as more of a ‘maybe’ than a ‘verily.’ But, take heart, there is a big difference between the promises of men and the promises of God! Read the rest of this entry »
This presentation uses ‘Memorial Day’ as a stepping stone to examine the ministry of Jesus as our High Priest standing before The Father, representing us with pierced side and nail-scarred hands. It also challenges believers to ‘remind’ God in prayer for our loved ones. Read the rest of this entry »
Jesus taught His disciples that the scriptures, from the book of Genesis forward, are actually about Him. He said, “Search the scriptures, for they testify of me.” This lesson teaches some basic principles for discovering the types and shadows of Jesus in the Old Testament. Read the rest of this entry »
Some people think that faith in Christ can be simply added as a mere life enhancement, but this is untrue. It is impossible to love God and the world at the same time. Christ must be chosen and the world must be renounced. This extends to our leisure activities and our friendships. We cannot be friends with both the world and God. Read the rest of this entry »
This presentation teaches us both of the dangers of human pride and the power of unity. This lesson includes a multiple choice quiz at the end. Remember, all glory belongs to the Lord! Read the rest of this entry »