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1 Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. 2 But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we…

I could stand up here this morning and preach out of Mark 16:15 on “The Great Commission” and try to relay to you the definitive points of that command. I could go through all three of Paul’s Missionary Journeys and tell you what he accomplished. But what I feel led to do this morning is give you a brief…

Ephesians 3:1–13 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand…

Good News brings good actions! This has been a tough series, hard hitting series, something not well received series, but yet a vital series. Today is no different. God Bible Jesus Christ The Church Simply Christian Gospel Today, baptism God’s word, God’s command Our obedience, brings God’s results We…

10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, It proves that He is the TRIUMPHANT Savior and Lord 5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is…

Easter. If it were not for this time of year, where we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, what hope would we have? You see, the hope we have is grounded on the truth of the resurrection. 23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, 24 but for ours also. It will be counted…

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable…

Intro: Dr. Karl Barth was one of the most brilliant and complex intellectuals of the twentieth century. He wrote volume after massive volume on the meaning of life and faith. On one occasion when Barth was visiting in America, a student at a theological seminary asked him in this question "Dr. Barth,…

Salvation through Christ Alone The gospel, the good news, Greek word “euaggelion.” We hear it often. We say we believe, we tell others to believe. Today let’s look at why we should believe and how we can explain to others why we believe, the hope we have in the gospel. In Christ alone my hope is found…

This morning we look at a short passage that contains some of Luke’s first accounts of Jesus healing people. We looked a few weeks ago at Jesus rebuking a demon and casting him out of a man in the synagogue. Our passage today is a continuance of the narrative of events that happened the same day. So…

L uke 1:26-38 Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,…

18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded…

Introduction Called as Pastor of FBC Bagdad five years ago yesterday. 18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. We must continually place ourselves under the authorities set over us by God, or we will eventually walk out from under authority…

God’s Heart Is That . . . We Have Freedom from Injustice Which only happens when we love mercy, do justice, and walk humbly with our God ( Micah 6:8 ). Every one of us has a responsibility to act responsibly. We Know Him And know him like never before— to know his heart for us. To know him deeper, know…

1 Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2 Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 And they said among themselves, “Who will roll away the…

12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear…

Mark 16:19-20 An American Dictionary of the English Language (IMPLICATION) IMPLIC̵A´TION An implying, or that which is implied, but not expressed; a tacit inference, or something fairly to be understood, though not expressed in words; ASCEN´SION, n. [L. ascensio.] 1. The act of ascending; a rising. It…

Mark 16:15-18 Intro : The very day Jesus Christ rose from the dead in eternal victory, He began the process of preparing His disciples for His departure. Jesus knew that He would be ascending back into Heaven, and He did, 40 days after He rose from the dead. Jesus knew that when He left, His followers…

Intro: The last time we saw Moses he had become a failure in trying to save his people through the murder of an Egyptian taskmaster. Now he is in the backside of the Midian desert, married, a new dad, and tending sheep for his father-in-law Jethro. While at Mt. Horeb, Moses sees an amazing sight, a bush…

Intro: Tonight as we finish the Gospel of Mark, I want us to look at what has become a controversial issue within the church, “Signs.” As Jesus commanded His disciples to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature”, He said certain signs will follow those who believe. Jesus names…

I . Intro . A . Read Mark 16:1-8 1. “ He Is Risen !” 2. That one three-word-sentence sums up Easter. 3. Today is the celebration of Easter. 4. Today we are here to celebrate the resurrection of our Saviour and Lord. 5. For many people, Easter is a reminder that they need to start going to Church. B .…

Rest in the finished work. Let him do it. Don’t accept the lie that God won’t heal you because of something you’ve done wrong. Jesus qualified you for your healing. 13 And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord , which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians…

1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest: 2 “Thus says the Lord of hosts: These people…

Introduction The subject of tongues is just like any other doctrinal study. Many churches teach many different things. Such diversity invariably leads one to ask the question: “How do I know which church and which teaching is right?” Obviously, differing views cannot contradict each other and both be…

Miraculous Gifts Jesus Healed and More For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. Jesus Promised the Spirit “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit…