Words have power. If you don’t believe that, then why speak at all? Do you consider a mute person to have a better, more productive life than you? No, we consider such a person as having a defect. The best way to control your words are by controlling your thoughts. Matthew 12:34 O generation of…
We have been teaching on having effective prayer. A prayer is only as effective as our hearts are toward God and others. Often our thoughts and attitudes have taken on a life of their own inside our mental world. We train ourselves to believe our own self-centered ways. Prayer should always begin with an evaluation…
Do you ever feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster? One day you’re on the mountain top believing there is nothing God won’t do for you and the next day wondering what will you do next? With your heart you believe but your mind keeps screaming, “yea, but…” Look at where you place most of…
As we continue our study into effective prayer, we have to peel the onions of our souls to find those beliefs, attitudes and thoughts that block our prayers. In order to get our prayers answered, we must be sure God is hearing us. How do we know God hears us? The Word tells us how…
The reason for unanswered prayer is not because God doesn’t want to give us what we want. He has already provided everything we need. WE block the provision from reaching us. What are some of those things that stop the flow of God’s resources to us? Not knowing who you are or what has already…
As we continue our study into effective prayer, we will look at the necessary character a believer must maintain in order for prayer to work. 1 Timothy 2: 1-6, 8: Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who…
To understand what true prayer is, we must rid ourselves of false notions and traditions. Prayer is not so you can tell uninformed God all about your problems. Matthew 6:7-8 And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard. 8 Do not…
Today we’re going to begin a study on prayer. Prayer is spoken of by believers often, yet do we really understand the significance of it; the value behind its potential? Do we understand the power a believing heart has before God; power to change our situations, live quiet and peaceable lives, be whole…
What we say matters because we speak the things we truly believe. Matthew 12:33-37 Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit. 34 O generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? for…
Today is Pentecost; 50 days since Jesus went to the cross. Through this study, after Jesus rose, He first appeared to the disciples, chastised them for their unbelief, showed them his hands and side, preached the Gospel opening their spiritual eyes to understand, and breathed on them to receive the Holy Spirit. They were “born…
At this point, the Disciples and 108 others were tarrying in the upper room waiting on the promise that was about to come. This experience changed their lives drastically. Acts 3:1-8 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man…
Today is 36 days since Jesus died on the cross. We saw Jesus appear to the disciples teaching them the Gospel after His resurrection. He told them beforehand He would be betrayed, killed and raised the third day. After He rose, He explained why He went to the cross. Today, we will review some, and…
Today is 21 days since Jesus died on the cross. Think about how things would be back then. Jesus would now be appearing to many disciples, not just the twelve, teaching them the Gospel of the kingdom. Today, we are going to look at some of the things Jesus taught the disciples before He went…
The main characteristics of this teaching are: God’s Word is a seed. You heart is the ground. Your harvest is dependent upon the preparedness of your heart. In the beginning, God created… the plants yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after its kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: And God…
Last week was the resurrection of our Lord Jesus (Feast of First Fruits). Today we will look at the events that followed the resurrection. Every believer should understand these events because Jesus commanded us to follow them. 1 Corinthians 15: 20-22: 20 But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits…
Review: Passover began on Thursday at sundown (Jesus implements communion with His disciples). Jesus was betrayed that night and crucified that same day at 9:00 am (Still the Passover day). Then died at 3:00 pm and was buried before the sunset of that first day (Friday). He was dead 3 days; Friday until sundown, Saturday…
In this series, we have looked at the fallen nature of man and the fallen nature of Satan and the angels. Today we will review how God judged Satan and the fallen angels, and how God restored man. As we do, we must become deeply impressed with the kind of death Jesus took on the…
Your position from the starting point is paramount to how you finish the race. 1 Corintihains 9:24-26a Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict…
In this series we have observed God’s two creations, and how each fell. Today, we will explore further the 2 old creations. We will see how God handled the old creation of Satan and the fallen angels, and how God restored the new creation of mankind from the knowledge of sin and death. As we…
The single most damaging thing for a Christian is not knowing who we are or what has already been provided for us. It causes us to miss out on so many things God has planned and provided for us. John 1:12 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name,…
We have been looking at the details of what the work of the cross entailed. As we unpeel the onion of Scripture, we find many things restored to man from the work of the cross. God has two creations in this universe; angels and man. The old creation of both were done away with through…
The voice of unbelief tells you the opposite of the truth. It makes you assume the worst. It brings with it fear, depression, and unrest. So, anytime you are afraid, feel depressed or stressed, realize there is something you are in unbelief about. Your focus (what you are thinking, considering, or dwelling on) is the…
Today I am going to take you on a journey to reveal how we became righteous. It’s important we understand God’s plan, how Jesus followed it, and how it redeemed us from the curse, and gave us the gift of righteousness. We will look at how fallen man was the center of the old creation,…
Proverbs 3:5-10 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. 7 Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to your body, and strength…
All battles in the life of a believer are to be fought by God. Yet we still have to decide where we will take our stand. Remember, we are a 3 part being: spirit, soul and body. Our soul is our life and “operating system” much like a computer. However we program our soul is…
Too many times, we speak before we think. Do we really want the things we say to come to pass? Death and life are in the power of our tongue. (Proverbs 18:21) The children of Israel found this out the hard way. Look at what God says to Moses after his pleading on their behalf….
We are continuing our study on how spiritual battling for believers works. We have discovered how we fight against the demonic forces of this world. We use the Word of God, and we stand our ground. Today, we will reveal further how believers fight the battle of faith by standing on the Word of God,…
Distractions come in many forms, but are always aimed at steering us off course. It’s important to understand that the devil is not concerned with what keeps us from completing our assignment. He just wants to ensure that it doesn’t get done. 1 Corinthians 7:35 I am saying this for your benefit, not to place…
Along the way in our walk with the Lord, we come up against challenges. We deal with sickness in our bodies, or in the bodies of our loved ones. Sometimes it’s problems at the job; a financial crisis or relationship issues. Sometimes it’s a family matter; children rebelling against God, or issues such as divorce. …
During this season of our Lord’s birth, it is important we remember from whence we came. How do we walk in our faith toward believers, toward unbelievers? How are we supposed to treat others? Should we focus on an unbeliever’s sin? Should we point those sins out? Today, let’s reestablish the balance of our Christian…
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