FOUR ANGELS UNLEASHED

AM Bible Study Group; June 17, 2009 Revelation 9:1-12 Theme: This passage describes the sounding of the sixth trumpet, and the unleashing of the four bound angels upon the earth. The last three of the seven trumpets were referred to by the angel as three dreadful ‘woes’ that sound upon the earth (8:13). The fifth trumpet announced the first of those three ‘woes’—a...
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A HANDFUL WITH QUIETNESS

Preached June 14, 2009 from Ecclesiastes 4:4-6 Theme: A balanced vocational life is a product of inner-contentedness before God. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) I invite you to turn with me to the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes; and to some words of insight from Solomon—the wisest...
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THE UNFINSHED CLOSING CHAPTER

PM Home Bible Study Group; June 10, 2009 Acts 28:1-31 Theme: This chapter describes Paul’s arrival to and witness in Rome. Paul’s journey to Rome was a long and harrowing one. But the Lord made a promise to him; “Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome” (Acts 23:11). And in this closing chapter of the...
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THREE TOUCH-POINTS OF THE CROSS

Preached June 7, 2009 Matthew 27:1-10 Theme: The cross becomes very relevant to us when we remember three things: Jesus’ innocence, our sinfulness, and the Father’s sovereign provision. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) We come this morning to the twenty-seventh chapter of the...
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SILENCE IN HEAVEN

AM Bible Study for Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Revelation 8:1-6 Theme: This passage describes the sober scene in heaven just before the outpouring of God’s wrath on earth begins. This morning’s passage presents a remarkable contrast to the joyous celebration in the heavenlies that we read about in chapter 7. There, all of heaven shouted the praises of God for the greatness of His...
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