April 6, 2025Close to God
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Mark 3:13-21
Introduction
We are going to look at those who are close to God. Man throughout
history is trying to get close to God. There is only one way to get
close to God!
Jesus is constantly interacting with people in his life time. The
difference between how Jesus interacts, and how we interact, is he never
made a mistake! His interactions were intentional. Everything written in
the Bible about the life of Jesus is deserving of study, and learning!
He provided for us a perfect example in every area of life.
April 3, 2019 April 3, 2019
Learning to Lean
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Pro 3:5-6
Lu 17:5-6
Intro.
It is quite apropos that after our missions conference we should look at
these two verses. They are two well known verses, often quoted, and yet
hard to apply and live.
Faith is one of the topics that every time it is addressed, there is a
need that our faith increase.
(Luk 17:5-6) (5) And the apostles said unto the Lord, [Increase our
faith]{.underline}. (6) And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of
mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up
by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.
May 8, 2019 May 8, 2019
Honoring the Lord
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Proverbs 3:9-10
Intro.
Honor - Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect;
consideration; reverence;
There are many ways to honor the Lord. We can honor God with our time, we can honor God with our talents, but in this proverb, we are admonished and encouraged to honor God with our Treasure!
Giving is:
I. Developed in the Heart
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A. Starts with your heart!
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If God doesn’t have your heart, your giving cannot be right!
May 4, 2025 From Foundational truths to Frightful troubles
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Mark 4:35-41
Introduction
Jesus has gone from teaching some foundational lessons to the disciples
to a life lesson that would be etched in their mind. I have logged
thousands of hours of classroom classes. Listening to messages,
listening to lessons, messages, teaching, etc. Those are necessary, but
there are some lessons in life, that are etched permanently in my mind.
The lessons we have lived through usually make the deepest impression on
our life, if we learn from them.
July 20, 2025 Consider God’s Work
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Mark 6:45-53
Introduction
As we continue our study in the Gospel of Mark, there is a lot to see in
this passage. This passage is parallel passage of the one recorded in
Matthew, however Mark doesn’t bring up the fact that Peter walked on
water. It was an amazing thing that happened, however, it was not the be
the focal point of this account. In other words, there are other lessons
that can be learned from this passage, more than the fact that Peter
walked on the water!
November 9, 2025 November 9, 2025
Earthly Riches over Eternal Riches
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Mark 10:17-27
Introduction
The greatest problem in America, is her wealth. God has blessed our nation, and we thank our veterans for their service, that have bought our freedom! God has blessed our nation, because they have were founded on Bible Principles! Because they were founded on Bible principles, they have backed Israel! God has blessed our country because of those two things!
November 25, 2025 November 16, 2025
Traveling Tutelage
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Mark 10:28-31 - read
Mark 10:28-45
Introduction
We are going to cover down through verse 45, but let’s look at this passage. This passage takes place right after the young rich man had asked what he could do to inherit eternal life. We looked at that last week, and recognized the man did not see himself as a sinner in need of salvation, but was simply seeking to add to his riches, eternal life. Right after that whole discussion, Peter; never one to let a quite moment pass without interjecting something, says, “Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.”
February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
Portrait of the Blessed
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Psalm 112
Introduction
We have a great Psalm before us. It is easy reading, easily understood, and a great encouragement to the born again believers that walk with the Lord. It should be a blessing to every single person tonight.
A lot of people have anxiety, insecurities, fears, dismay, dread or great concerns about the future. However, as a Christian, we should be anchored in the Rock. This Psalm calms our fears, insecurities, dismay, or anxiety. Verses 7 & 8 give us the key to calm our fears:
April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026
A Glimpse of God
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Psalm 115
Introduction
We have a great Psalm before us. It seems to be straightforward. There is a lot of lessons that could be pulled from this Psalm. Each of my points could be fully explored more than we have time for in one evening.
I. A Picture of God
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A. Glorify God (1)
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i. Don’t lift up yourself! “Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us”
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- Many people are taught to exalt themself, so others know who they are.
- That flies in the face of God’s Word
ii. God is to be glorified “Unto thy name give glory”
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iii. For Mercy -
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April 22, 2026 April 22, 2026
Love for the Lord
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Psalm 116:1-8
Introduction
There are many outlines of this Psalm. Each one of them offers a unique perspective on the Psalm. It is a Psalm that is more poetical in voice, with specifics left out. It is a very personal Psalm with over 30 personal references of I, me, my, mine. Therefore it is a heartfelt Psalm.
It is a longer Psalm, and we will not be able to cover every point that is made in this Psalm. There is a lot to explore and learn from this Psalm that will not be covered tonight. However, I think I can give you enough to help you find the rest of the information in this Psalm. This is a Psalm of thanksgiving, ending in “Praise ye the LORD.”