Safe Passages

PM Home Bible Study Group; April 8, 2009 The Book of Acts Theme: This portion of Acts shows the Lord’s sovereign hand on Paul as He moves him into ever greater places of witness. Jesus makes a promise to Paul in this section of Acts; “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). Jesus would keep His...
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The Hard Road to Triumph

Preached Palm Sunday, April 5, 2009 from Matthew 26:47-56 Theme: We should see the times of suffering and humiliation we may endure as Jesus’ followers as only a part of the “hard road” that leads to ultimate and certain triumph in His kingdom. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson,...
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Our Helper

John 14-16, Various Passages Theme: Our Lord’s teaching about the Holy Spirit helps us appreciate His invaluable ministry in our individual Christian lives and in the ministry of our church. Delivered Sunday, March 29, 2009 (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) This morning, I call your...
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Arrest in Jerusalem

Wednesday PM Bible Study; March 25, 2009 Acts 21:17-22:29 Theme: This passage reveals the incidents that Paul experienced in Jerusalem that led, ultimately, to an open door to bring the Gospel to Rome. Paul—being ‘bound’ in his spirit—was on the way to Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit had already revealed to him on several occasions that chains and tribulation awaited him there...
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Our Lord in the "Oil Press"

Preached Sunday, March 22, 2009 from Matthew 26:36-46 Theme: Our Redeemer’s pure character was revealed in His dark night in Gethsemane. (Delivered at Bethany Bible Church. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) We continue our study of the Gospel of Matthew. And if ever there was a text...
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