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Introduction For awhile, I was separated from several of my fraternal friends for personal reasons. Then one day I made the decision that my friendships I made with those men over the years was important to me, so I decided to go to an event where I could reacquaint myself. Most people knew who I was,…

Introduction: It’s that time of year again when we think about a new year and new goals for our lives. We make our resolutions and sometimes we can feel bad if we don’t keep them, but then there are others who don’t even try to make any goals for themselves. We want to make spiritual goals for our lives…

23 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. 24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with…

Review Map of the Journey in the Wilderness Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok Zaddik - Sons of Levi/ Priesthood Genealogy Picture nazir Nazareth nṣr Picture of the Branch of Righteousness Picture of the two fig trees and the menorah Send / Inspect Picture/ Shelach/ Picture of Search Out / Hepor Picture…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

Courage or Fear? As we step into the various arena’s of life we will often make a choice, whether conscious or unconscious, to enter in with courage or fear. Sometimes we use up all of our courage just to take that first step into one of life’s challenges and each step requires new resolve. As we celebrate…

“Change, it’s constant” Constants: God’s love ( 1Jn4:8 ; Jn3:16 ; Rom8:38-39 ) God is love God so loved God’s love is inseparable Constants: God’s way ( Jn14:6 ) The way of Jesus only Constants: God’s promises ( Heb13:5 ) Promises to never leave nor forsake you Constants: Change (expand on types of change)…

1 Kings 1:1-31 Review 1 Sarah lived one hundred and twenty-seven years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. Summary of The Torah Portion: 1 Now Abraham was old, well advanced in age; and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. Old Well Advanced in Age This is the main center of the Halftarah.…

READ: Josh 24:14-18 “Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord . And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord , choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your…

Encouragement: To urge forward, persuade, inspire with courage Act of giving someone support, confidence or hope God’s Purpose Joshua 1:1–2 “1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant…

- Chag Sameach = joyous festival -particular appropriate for Sukkot We have been teaching on the Fall Feasts Today we will make a combination of the Feast of Sukkot, which is Seven Day We will speak in addition to the Torah Portion “This is the Blessing” about the 8th Day This is the last day after the…

After the death of Moses the Lord ’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’s assistant: “Moses my servant is dead. Now you and all the people prepare to cross over the Jordan to the land I am giving the Israelites. I have given you every place where the sole of your foot treads, just as…

Big Idea:God’s Faithful Promises Fuel Christian Courage Intro: Are you a courageous person? Do you consider yourself brave? Are you willing to stand when other people kneel to injustice and evil? Would you sign up to fight for freedom when others refuse out of fear? Problem: in our society that is composed…

9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” OVERVIEW OF JOSHUA First of the twelve historical books (Joshua-Esther) The Law — Genesis // Exodus // Leviticus // Numbers // Deuteronomy History —…

11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. We have seen that God has had a plan. We saw where because of unbelief many fell under the wrath of God. However, we also saw because of the faithfulness of 2,…

“Be Strong and Courageous” God Joshua 1:1–9 (ESV) 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the…

Review; Share with me some things you learned from the study in Exodus about Moses and Intimacy with God. What was God’s purpose in giving the Ten Commandments? Which of the commandments stuck out the most to you? From the giving of the Ten Commandments to the Book of Joshua, where will will begin our…

Criteria For Finding God’s Will God has an individual will for each Christian and that His direction can be discerned. God’s leading never contradicts Scripture rightly understood The person who wishes to know God’s will must be willing to do God’s will (obedience to God’s will already known) God’s will…

Opening passage: Joshua 1:1-7 (NKJV) The Cost of Progress Your Presenter: OrLando Yarborough III · Opening passage: Joshua 1:1-7 (NKJV) · Good Morning. Welcome to the Black Church at Yale. We have three leaders who make the everyday decisions for our church--students Lauren Okine, Jailon Henry, and Marvin…

Confederate - A person, group, nation, or state united with another or others for a common purpose; ally; associate an associate in a unlawful act or plot; accomplice Hebrews 11:30-40 (LSB) 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the…

Introduction I know we were all expecting to go into the next section of 1 Corinthians. Don’t worry, we will get there. However, before we do, there are some things we need to address. We need to address the fact that 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 are very controversial verses. Because that is true, there are…

History So Far Adam and Eve Noah Abraham, Isaac, Jacob Egypt Moses Joshua Name means Yahweh is salvation Septuagint (Greek OT) renders this as Iesous, The NT name for Jesus. Joshua and Caleb are the only ones from Egyptian captivity permitted to enter the promised land. After the death of Moses the servant…

Good morning, Gateway! Scripture Prayer Intro - We are in week 4 of our year of Biblical Exploration. We are walking through the story of the Bible as a church community throughout the year, January Thru December. Why are we doing this? We are followers of Jesus and we want to have the same relationship…

God’s Unusual Characters Noah, the Ark Builder Abraham, the man who believed God Isaac & Rebekah, parents who had favorites Jacob, the deceiver that suffered deceit Leah and Rachel, the competing mothers of Israel Joseph, the favored son who became a slave and then a savior Moses, the murderer whom God…

Today we are concluding our Fear Not series that we begin a few weeks ago. We have covered a lot of ground over a very short time, but I believe that if you will take to heart everything that I have told you then I believe that you will be able to walk on this journey and not fear. Today is no different.…