This sermon by Joel Spencer helps us to know how we are to respond when facing difficult times in our lives, based on 1 Peter 1:8-19.
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Posted by: bonlou | May 21, 2013
Help in Difficult Times
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Posted by: bonlou | May 6, 2013
The Lordship of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 1:21-22a Paul the Apostle prayed that we might know several things. This week we take an in-depth look at the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Notes: 3) The Lordship of Jesus Christ V21-22a
a) How do we reconcile Christ’s exaltation to Lordship here with the fact that He was already Lord before that…?
b) How far did God exalt the resurrected Christ…?
Ephesians 1: 20-22a which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And He put all things in subjection under his feet,…
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Posted in Religion and Spirituality | Tags: Diety, emptied himself, Ephesians, exaltation, humility, incarnation, Lordship, Sovereign, who is Christ the Lord
Posted by: bonlou | April 29, 2013
God’s Mighty Power Illustrated
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It is next to impossible to imagine the kind of power it must have taken God to raise Jesus Christ from that grave. The Apostle Paul gave the perfect illustration of that power. If we can grasp the magnitude of these verses we can live a powerful Christian life.
Notes: 4)The Power Illustrated V20-23
1) The Resurrection of Christ V20a
2) The Exaltation of Christ V20b
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God’s Mighty Power Illustrated
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Posted by: bonlou | April 22, 2013
God’s Mighty Power In You!
Ephesians 1:19 What is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe? How do we get this power? In what ways do we use this power in our daily lives? These questions and more will be answered in this “powerful” message.
Notes: c. What is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe V 19-23.
1 )The Power to be Known V19a
2) The Power Described V19c
3) The Power Applied V19b
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Posted in Christianity, Religion and Spirituality | Tags: Evangelism, HolySpirit, regeneration, salvation, service, temptation, transformation, victorious living
Posted by: bonlou | April 15, 2013
Your Supreme Value to God!
Ephesians 1:18c Do you know how much God values believers? Just as a child is of supreme value to his parents and siblings, believers are of supreme value to God. We are God’s prized possessions. That is truly amazing!
Notes:
b. What are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints V 18c
1) The Heir
2) The Inheritance
3) The Supreme Value
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Posted in Bible Study, Faith, Religion and Spirituality | Tags: assurance of salvation, Glory, inheritance, precious possessions, riches, saints, security
Posted by: bonlou | April 8, 2013
The Hope of His Calling
Ephesians 1:18a What does Paul want us to know regarding this scripture? And, why is it important that we should know it? Pastor Ron unpacks this loaded scripture and gives us a deeper understanding. We need this knowledge to defeat the enemy!
Notes:
2. That the eyes of your heart may be enlightened…(V18a)
So that you will know…
a. What is the hope of His calling (V18b)
1) What Paul wants you to know…
Know
Hope
Calling
2) Why he wants you to know it…
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Posted by: bonlou | April 1, 2013
A SundayTrip To The Tomb
Mark 16:1-8 Have you every wondered what Christianity would be like if there were no resurrection? Three women went to the tomb of Jesus to anoint Him with spices. But, Jesus was missing! They were terrified!
NOTES:
A. ON THEIR WAY… (V1-3)
1. The Women V1a
2. The Reason V1b
3. The Timing V2
4. The Conversation V3
B. WHEN THEY GOT THERE…(V4-7)
1. The Stone (V4)
2. The Angel (V5)
3. The Resurrection V6
4. The Command V7
C. HOW THEY LEFT…(V8)
1. Hurried
2. Fearful
3. Speechless
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Posted by: bonlou | March 28, 2013
Difficult Times
This week Joe Casey brings us a very relevant message for the days in which we live. One of the most pervasive enemies of the church today are false teachers. It’s remarkable how this portion of scripture sounds like our world today. Listen to hear the warning for us from 2 Timothy 3:1-9. Click to listen now. Difficult Times
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Matthew 7:15 (NIV) “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.”
Posted in Religion and Spirituality | Tags: deny self, false church, false teachers, gossip, new age, paganism, prosperity gospel, spiritual warfare
Posted by: bonlou | March 23, 2013
Open my Eyes That I May See –
Words & Music: Clara H. Scott, in Best Hymns No. 2, by Elisha A. Hoffman & Harold F. Sayles (Chicago, Illinois: Evangelical Publishing Company, 1895) (MIDI, score). Some hymnals incorrectly show the author as “Charles” Scott.
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Open my eyes, that I may see
Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me;
Place in my hands the wonderful key
That shall unclasp and set me free.
Refrain
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready my God, Thy will to see,
Open my eyes, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
Open my ears, that I may hear
Voices of truth Thou sendest clear;
And while the wave notes fall on my ear,
Everything false will disappear.
Refrain
Open my mouth, and let me bear,
Gladly the warm truth everywhere;
Open my heart and let me prepare
Love with Thy children thus to share.
Refrain
You can go to Cyberhymnal to hear the music to this wonderful hymn.
Posted in Hymns, Inspirational, Religion and Spirituality | Tags: Clara H. Scott, heart, illuminate, spirit, Truth
Posted by: bonlou | March 18, 2013
Open the Eyes of Your Heart
We are in a section of scripture that talks about Paul’s intercession for believers. Paul prayed that the eyes of our heart may be enlightened. Does 
our heart have eyes? When the Bible speaks of the heart what is it referring too? And what does “enlightened,” actually mean? Listen to this message and you will learn how the eyes of your heart can be enlightened.
Notes:
2. That the eyes of your heart may be enlightened… V18a
a. Eyes
b. Heart
c. Enlightened
d. Conclusions
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