Closing off the year for 2010 and Getting ready for 2011

Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman. If we knew the Gift of God and Who (the Giver), we would never be in "thirst".

Immanuel - God with us! There was no room in the Inn, but is there room in your heart for Jesus?

The Truth about Christmas... Biblical basis for modern-day Christmas traditions.

The joy of the Christmas season is the Joy of the Lord. Joy is not equal to happiness (a feeling). It is the awareness of God's presence.

Paul's pursuit involved knowing Christ intimately, being "found in Christ", knowing the resurrection power of Christ, and sharing in His suffering.

The record of the sons of Esau (Edom) in the land of Canaan. Joseph is betrayed by his brothers because of jealousy and anger.

The 3 Musts: We must be born again, Jesus must be lifted up, & we must decrease.

God tells Jacob to arise, leave behind all sin and encumbrances, go back to the "House of God", and stay there. God calls him "Israel".

God's heart: He Loves the world God's plan: He gave His only Son God's will: Whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have everlasting life

Are we letting our "position" block out the truth of what God wants to do in our life? We must be born again in order to see and enter the Kingdom of God.

There is nothing more dangerous than dwelling anywhere other than where God is calling us. A dad (Jacob) that didn't go where God called him resulted in a daughter raped & sons murdering.

Faith must be built on WHO Jesus is, not upon WHAT He does. Who do you say He is?

Esau finds forgiveness and is set free! In doing so, he is able to see that he is blessed.

Paul was stirring up the Corinthian Church to be prepared & purposeful in their faith. What doors are wide open for us to walk through? Let's leave room for the interference of God...

Jacob begins his journey back home. He wrestles with God, finally admits who he is, and is sanctified & delivered. God renames him, "Israel".

Jesus "cleanses" the Temple because God does not take it lightly when someone makes it difficult for another to worship Him. We are God's temple, so let Him cleanse us continually.

The prophet Elijah is challenging the people to stop hanging out in "the middle" and choose whom they were going to serve - the Lord God or Baal.

Who do you say Jesus is? Are we testifying to others accurately about who He is?

Our mission as priests is to share the gospel, but our MANDATE, our #1 priority, as priests is to love the Lord our God.

Jesus' first miracle - turning water to wine. God's purpose for miracles is to draw us to Him.

The strife between Laban & Jacob. We must leave the past behind in order for God to bless our future.

We can answer Jesus' call to "Follow Me" because He KNOWS! God knows us better than we know ourselves and our needs before we do.

The rivalry between Leah & Rachel resulting from walking in the flesh rather than trusting in God. Cease striving and know that He is God!

God imposed limitation upon Himself by choosing to take the form of man (Jesus) because He loves us. A main part of Jesus' mission was to show us what a child of God is to look like.

Jesus is the Lamb of God, who is worthy to take away the sins of the world!

Jacob is deceived by Laban. Suffering ceases to be suffering when it finds meaning.

The Pharisees asked John the Baptist, "Who are you?" and he answered, "I am not the Christ." We will find our true identity when we realize we are not the Christ (when we die to self).

Isaac blesses Jacob, who was chosen & blessed because of God's grace, not his own worth. There is a chosen plan & blessing for each of us.

God wants nothing more than to fill us with His Holy Spirit. And all we need to do is ask...

The dangers of "playing church". God wants to bless us, but we need to let Him do it His way and not lean on our own understanding.

G.R.A.C.E - God's Riches At Christ's Expense

When we sin, we often try to cover it up like King David did. Instead, we should cry out to God and repent. Then He will blot out our sins and make us clean.

Since we have assurance that Jesus says who He is, we can have the faith to wait in obedience and be filled with the Holy Spirit, who will empower us to fulfill the Great Commission.

David Spares Saul's Life

The Glory and Compassion of Jesus Christ

God blesses Issac in Gerar after he "comes clean". Isaac kept digging wells even though his enemies kept throwing "dirt" in them. He didn't give up or fight back, and God blessed him. We need to keep digging in Jesus...don't quit before the blessing!

We have developed such wrong concepts of God because Satan continues his work so that people have all kinds of grotesque, false concepts concerning God. But, the Word became and dwelt so that we could see and know the TRUE character of God.

The death of Abraham and the birth of Esau & Jacob. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob. 1. There is a plan. 2. There are times we need to die to self. 3. When barren times come, it's time to pray. 4. The choice is ours to serve the flesh or the Spirit.

John the Baptist was sent by God to bear witness to Jesus Christ. He understood what ministry was all about - talking to people about God and talking to God about people. The invitation of God is sent out to ALL creation, that they might believe.

Isaac & Rebekah - a love story for then and now. A foreshadowing of the entire Bible: the Father (Abraham), Son (Isaac), Holy Spirit (Eleazar), & the Church (Rebekah). We, like Rebekah must choose to respond to the Holy Spirit and be submitted to Jesus, our bridegroom.

Jesus is the Word of God and IS God. They are one in essence, but distinct in persons. Jesus was with God IN the beginning, when He created the universe. There is no problem too big for God. We can trust Him with our lives.

The death and burial of Sarah. Abraham's purchase of her burial site gives us four important insights to learn from. We are to remain faithful even when we don't see the fulfillment of God's promises here on earth, because our true reward is in heaven.

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. We are as close to God as we allow ourselves to be. We need Jesus everyday. The battle against our flesh is won through prayer and worship.

Abraham is tested by God - the sacrifice of Isaac. Abraham proves his faith in God by obeying Him completely, surrendering his best to God (holding nothing back), and waiting on the Lord to provide for all of his needs.

John wrote his gospel so that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing, we may have life in His name. He aims to answer the questions of our soul - Who & Why are we? The key word to the entire gospel is "believe". What we do, is what we believe... The key to following is leaving!

God's miracle...the fulfillment of His promise to Abraham in the birth of Isaac. However, although Isaac brought joy and worship, there was still the consequence of the flesh. Just as Ishmael & Isaac were in conflict, so the flesh and the Spirit do not harmonize. We must choose to "drive out" the flesh.

The application ("how-to") of the book of Ephesians. Paul's purpose and motive was the challenge which Christianity faced in confronting the other religions and philosophies of the day. He wanted his readers to know Christ better and have the power that only Jesus can give. Christians should live with intention and determination because we have a God-given purpose.

We need to be intentional in our evangelism. We are not to be "cookie-cutter" evangelists, but we are to be heart-searchers and listeners. Like Paul did with the Greeks in Athens, we are to meet others where they are, in order to bring them to where God wants them to be.

Spiritual warfare is spiritual! It's the battle against "stinkin' thinkin'". We need to put on the full armor of God, be strong in the Lord and stand firm against the devil.

Abraham lies about Sarah being his sister a second time. Abraham didn't have the integrity to testify, but he still had the power to pray.

"Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth." Obedience to authority (children to parents & slaves to masters) is right and pleasing to God.

God saves Lot and his family from His destruction of Sodom on behalf of Abraham. Lot was lukewarm, he had no influence. God judged Sodom because it was wicked, the "outcry" against Sodom had become great, and they ignored His warning.

Redefining manhood in our marriages and homes. Wives submit to your husbands as unto the Lord. Husbands love your wives as Christ loved the Church.

Are we offering ourselves up as living sacrifices? Is your fire continually burning? Is relationship with God at the heart of your daily life?

Possession is what you have. Inheritance is what is promised to you.

God desires for us to know Him. We need to know God's character. God's wrath is saved for His enemies, but His love and grace for those who turn to Him.

Be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise.

We need to stop snacking on the king of carnality's "choice" food and start eating/filling ourselves on eternal food (the body and blood of Jesus Christ). Daniel made up his mind to feed himself with what was God, not what was good, and God granted him favor. Daniel made room for a miracle.

Be Imitators of God...

The Birth of Isaac Promised

Unity of the Spirit...

Abram is 99, 24 years after his first call. The original covenant is now about to be put into operation. Abram ("exalted father") was given a new name by God, Abraham ("father of many"). Sarah laughed when she heard God say she would bear a child. As a result, God told them to name their child, Isaac, which means laughter...

Paul Emphasized Body Growth, Not Self-Growth. All are Called, All are Equipped, Each with Different Gifts...

The Birth of Ishmael...

We are to preserve unity because there is only ONE

God's Call and Covenant Renewed...

Unity of the Spirit. One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One God, and One Father...

Lot Rescued by Abram...

A house is more than just a foundation, but it's also the doors and windows and a solid roof. The gospel is more than just a message, it's a lifestyle...

Abram and Lot Divide Land...

The Believer's Position in Christ...

God's call to Abram. Abram obeys God and sets out for Canaan. Abram's deception in Egypt.

The Revelation of the Mystery... The Dispensation of the Grace of God... The Fellowship of the Mystery...

Easter - Sunrise Service. Some of the Best Evidence for the Life and Miracles of Jesus are His Critics...

Easter 2010 (2nd Service). Those who were last at the cross were first to the tomb...

The records of the generations of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. The Tower of Babel.

Oneness of Jews and Gentiles in Christ...

God's Promise to Noah After the Flood - The Rainbow...

Salvation by Grace...

The Flood Recedes and God Remembered Noah...

Paul's Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom...

Sacrificial Giving...

Spiritual Blessings... Redeemed by the Son... Sealed by the Holy Spirit...

The Flood Covers the Earth...

Introduction to Ephesians: Where the Action Is... Spiritual Blessings - Chosen by the Father...

The beginning of the account of Noah...

Homosexuality: Biblical Conviction, Biblical Compassion... Kerby Anderson has more than 30 years of experience in ministry and currently serves as the National Director of Probe Ministries as well as Host of Point of View radio talk show.

This is the chapter of the generations of Adam. In the day when God created man, He made him in the likeness of God...

The Purpose of This Letter to All the Believers...

Turning it Over to God...

The Day of the Lord is Coming...

Cain, Abel, and Seth...

The Danger of False Teachers and the Rise of False Prophets...

The Pain of Pregnancy and Travail to Eve and Generations After Her...

If God Is For Us, Who Can Be Against Us...

The Man and Woman Sin...

Paying Attention to Scripture and Growth in Christian Virtue.

This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made earth and heaven...

Staying in the Word of God...