Ephesians 6:4 For a human being to do a task in a manner that will be acceptable to God, he/she needs the enablement of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8. Parenting might be a universal practice, but godly parenting is exclusive to believers who know the...
Read more The Holy Spirit wants to control every area of your life. When we are “filled with the Spirit,” He will be in total control of our lives. That is the clear teaching of Ephesians 5:18. Paul has already written about The Spirit-Filled...
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Ephesians 5:22-33 A couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in their seventies. Ted, the husband, had lost much of his hearing. They were together and celebrating the anniversary. The family came from all over to celebrate with Ted...
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1 Cor. 7:6-9; 25-41 The Singles are a growing portion of our society. In 1989, the Census Bureau noted that 39.9 million singles over 18 had never been married and that 50% of all marriages will eventually end in divorce. You can see that...
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Revelation 2:1-7 As Jesus speaks to the overcomers in each church, He is urging the faithful, sold-out believers to continue for the glory of God. He is also challenging those who are not so that they too can experience the life of an overcomer...
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3. His Church Follows the Right Program A. v. 42, 46-47 They Worship Together as A Family. This church met together for prayer, instruction in the Word of God and worship. They desired to grow in their faith and worship the Lord. Paul described...
Read more Acts 2:22-47 The Day of Pentecost was unique. The Holy Spirit was given on that day, and the Lord’s church was born. The church that came into existence that day was a sight to behold. To understand the church in the book of Acts, we...
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We are following up where we left off last week on the topic – Spirit-Filled praying. II. THE CONTENT OF PRAYER This text tells us some of the things that should fill our prayers. Paul divides our Prayer lives into two parts. – “Prayers” and...
Read more Ephesians 6:18-24 Most believers don’t believe that we are engaged in battle with an unseen yet potent enemy, and it doesn’t change the fact that we are. Satan, the enemy of God, is also the enemy of the people of God. His desire for...
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Phil 5:4-8 Intro: Man is made up of body, soul, and Spirit. The body and soul interact with the physical, intellectual, and emotional world, and our Spirit relates to the spiritual world. The fight the Lord, flesh, and the devil fights rages in...
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Revelation 2:1-7 Intro: In the seven unique letters written to the churches of Asia Minor, Jesus Christ is speaking to the very people He died to save. The letters contain words of Commendation, Correction, and Challenge. The one constant in each...
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Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Intro: The truths that Jesus reveals in this parable are life-altering if they are heard and heeded. They teach a truth so powerful that they cannot get ignored. I want us to look into these verses...
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