Tag Archives: Dividing the Word

Lord, Help My Unbelief – 4

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 IV. The Supplication for Faith “Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, ‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!’” The father came weeping, desiring help from Jesus. “Lord, I believe; help my … Continue reading

Posted in Expository Teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lord, Help My Unbelief – 3

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 III. The Source of Our Faith “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’” Jesus reveals to us that faith does bring results. We need to be reminded … Continue reading

Posted in Expository Teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lord, Help My Unbelief – 2

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 II. The Shortage of Faith “He [Jesus] answered him and said, ‘O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to Me.’” Jesus was upset with … Continue reading

Posted in Expository Teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lord, Help My Unbelief – 1

Scripture Reference: Mark 9:14-27 Jesus had just returned from the Mount of Transfiguration to find a multitude gathered with the disciples. The scribes had also gathered and were questioning the disciples concerning their inability to heal a young man who … Continue reading

Posted in Expository Teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Spiritual Nuggets 7/25/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Luke 1:67-79 You’re not called to work for God’s acceptance; you’re called to trust the one who completed that work on your behalf. We keep trying it, even though we’ve been told again and again … Continue reading

Posted in Spiritual Nuggets | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

My Brother’s Keeper – 3

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Excessive drinking is an issue in contemporary life – a  perfect example Think of a converted alcoholic. One of the immediate consequences of his becoming a Christian will be his determination never to drink again … Continue reading

Posted in Expository Teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

My Brother’s Keeper – 2

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Paul’s argument has three principal parts – continued The second principle is if we understand that there is but one God and that idols have no real existence, we have to then understand also, that … Continue reading

Posted in Expository Teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

My Brother’s Keeper – 1

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 One of the subjects that the Corinthians had questioned Paul about was food sacrificed to idols. This was a concern that lay upon their hearts and they sought Paul for an answer. At first, it … Continue reading

Posted in Expository Teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Spiritual Nuggets 7/10/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Ephesians 1 As God’s child, live today with the surety, hope, and courage that come from knowing that your standing before God is secure. You want to be sure. You want to be secure. You … Continue reading

Posted in Spiritual Nuggets | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Unity Through Christ-like Humility – 3

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:1-11 From last lesson: In His incarnation He was fully God and fully man at the same time. He was God manifest in human flesh (see again John 1:14). Some have wrongly taught that the phrase, “being … Continue reading

Posted in Expository Teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Unity Through Christ-like Humility – 2

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:1-11 “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition.” The two negatives are followed by a positive exhortation: “In lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” But, a word of contrast, introduces these words. “Lowliness … Continue reading

Posted in Expository Teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Unity Through Christ-like Humility – 1

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:1-11 In the previous chapter of Philippians Paul had written about living the Christian life in harmony with the message on which it is based. He followed that message with a call to show forth spiritual unity. … Continue reading

Posted in Expository Teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Spiritual Nuggets 6/14/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Mark 6:30-52 God calls you to believe and then works with zeal to craft you into a person who really does live by faith. I don’t know how much you’ve thought about this, but faith … Continue reading

Posted in Spiritual Nuggets | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The House of God – 6

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 The House of God Helps People Face the Future Perhaps the most striking thing about the house of God is that it is a place that helps people face the future with great confidence and courage. … Continue reading

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The House of God – 5

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 The House of God Is a Place Where Vows Are Made At Bethel, Jacob vowed a vow to God. That is certainly an important part of coming to the house of God. Jacob’s vow is one … Continue reading

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The House of God – 4

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 The House of God Is a Place Where the Promises of God Are Repeated – Continued Jacob experienced the Lord’s assurances at Bethel as he heard the promises of God repeated. There are many rich promises … Continue reading

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The House of God – 3

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 The House of God Is a Place Where People Are Pointed to Heaven When Jacob had his vision at Bethel, he found himself pointed to heaven. “Then he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up … Continue reading

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The House of God – 2

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 The House of God Is a Place Where Our Vision Is Enlarged When we come to the house of God to worship, we ought to have our vision enlarged. The church is the place where we … Continue reading

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The House of God – 1

Scripture Reference: Genesis 28:10-22 Jacob’s dream at Bethel is one of the loveliest events in the Bible. Poets, painters, hymn writers, and preachers all have paused at Bethel, trying to interpret exactly what happened to Jacob. He was a young … Continue reading

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Spiritual Nuggets 5/30/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: James 2:14-26 Faith in Christ is not just about knowing the truths of the gospel, but about living them as well. It is vital to know that faith is not just an action of your … Continue reading

Posted in Spiritual Nuggets | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment