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1. Abraham Heard God, vv. 1-2
2. Abraham Obeyed God, vv. 3-14
3. God Blessed Abraham, vv. 15-19
Sometimes obeying God isn't easy, but it's always best.
December 31, 2023 • Dr. Larry Greene • Ephesians 5:15–18
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2023 will soon be a closed book—deposited on the shelf of time; it will not be taken down again until God opens the volumes of the ages for His final review and judgment. There is nothing we can do about 2023, but we can decide to make some alterations going into 2024. Today’s passage reveals that no matter what the new year brings, we must choose to live wisely. There are four characteristics of living wisely in 2024.
1. Be careful how you walk, v. 15.
2. Make the most of your time, v. 16.
3. Know God’s will for your life, v. 17.
4. Be controlled by the Spirit, v. 18.
The important issue is NOT what 2024 will bring upon you. The crucial issue is what you will bring into 2024.
Cultivate Spiritually Perceptive Discipleship
October 29, 2023 • Rex Howe • Mark 8:1–21
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Today's Guest Speaker is Rex Howe, President of Tri-State Bible College in South Point, Ohio. Tap on the TSBC link to learn more about taking a class or enrolling full-time to further your biblical understanding and begin or continue to fulfill your ministry.
In What Do We Believe
June 11, 2023 • Dr. Scott Duncan • Genesis 15:1–6, Romans 4:20–25, Romans 5:1
I. What Kind of Belief
Genesis 15:1-6
Romans 4:17-23
II. Where Belief Should Be Placed
Romans 4:23-25
III. What Difference Well-Placed Belief/Faith Makes
Romans 5:1
Jesus Has the Last Word
April 9, 2023 • Dr. Larry Greene • Revelation 1:10–20
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On Good Friday Satan, the religious leaders, and all of Jesus’ enemies thought they had the last word. After all, Jesus was dead and buried. But not so! He has risen and He lives forevermore! Jesus has the last word. We are not gathered together on this Easter Sunday in memory of a dead leader but in celebration of a living Lord and Savior! Jesus did not give the last word in the gospels. Instead, some 60 years later, John heard His voice again. In Revelation chapter one there are four effects of Jesus’ last words.
· Jesus’ last words inspire _____, vv. 10-17a.
· Jesus’ last words instill _____, vv. 17b-18.
· Jesus’ last words initiate _____, v. 19.
· Jesus’ last words inform _____, v. 20.
In life, you may feel helpless, but because of the resurrection, you are never hopeless!
Triumphal Truths
April 2, 2023 • Dr. Larry Greene • Matthew 21:1–11
The day we know as Palm Sunday was a defining moment in Israel’s history. On this day, Jesus officially and formally presented Himself to the nation of Israel as their King. The nation’s rejection of Jesus has marked her history ever since. This Palm Sunday can be a defining moment in your life. Three triumphal truths from the first Palm Sunday can mark your life from now on.
· God’s purposes will be accomplished.
· God’s promises will be fulfilled.
· God’s people will be identified.
How will this Palm Sunday define your life?
Follow Me
December 12, 2021 • Dr. Larry Greene • John 21
After the arrest, trial, crucifixion, burial, and glorious resurrection of Jesus (John chapters 18-20), one would think that John would have said all that needed to be said. Yet, there was one matter that needed to be dealt with - Peter’s restoration. You see, Peter denied the Lord in a public setting so his restoration needed to be in a public forum also. In this chapter, there are several themes that reminded Peter of Jesus’ call to “Follow Me.”
We are fishers of men — obey Him, vv. 1-14.
We are shepherds — love Him, vv. 15-17.
We are disciples — follow Him, vv. 18-25.
Regardless of our past sins, failures, and mistakes, always remember “failure is NOT final.”
Message by Pastor Rob Reed
February 26, 2023 • Pastor Rob Reed • Psalm 136
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Psalm 136
Changed Lives
December 5, 2021 • Dr. Larry Greene • John 19:38—20:31
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Popular author Max Lucado wrote in the first chapter of his book Just Like Jesus, “God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. He wants you to be just like Jesus.”
The process of this ongoing transformation is called sanctification. The scriptural statement of this truth is 2 Corinthians 3:18. “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another . . .”
In today’s passage, this transforming power of Jesus is seen in a steady stream of people. Ask yourself if one of these fits your situation.
Joseph & Nicodemus — from cowardice to courage, 19:38-42.
Peter & John — from fear to faith, 20:1-10.
Mary Magdalene — from despair to hope, 20:11-18.
The Disciples — from sorrow to joy, 20:19-23.
Thomas — from unbelief to belief, 20:24-29.
The purpose of the book — from death to life, 20:30-31.
Did you see yourself in one of these groups?
Look to the Savior and receive a changed life.
Message by Pastor Scott Duncan
February 19, 2023 • Pastor Rob Reed • 2 Corinthians 3:4–6
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Jesus on the Cross
November 28, 2021 • Dr. Larry Greene • John 19:17–37
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Although the Romans did not invent crucifixion as a form of capital punishment, they perfected it. Our English word “excruciating” means “out of the cross.” Death by crucifixion was reserved for the worst criminals. One of the privileges of being a Roman citizen was that they were exempt from this type of execution. In today’s passage, we see Jesus on the cross. There are five powerful messages conveyed by Jesus on the cross.
• On the cross His ______ was announced, vv. 17-22.
• On the cross His ______ was shown, vv. 25-27.
• On the cross His ______ was declared, vv. 29-30.
• On the cross His ______ was demonstrated, v. 30.
• On the cross the ______ was fulfilled, vv. 23-24, 28, 31-37.
If you ever begin questioning God’s love for you, look at Jesus on the cross. He did that for you!
Bootstraps or Sandals
January 1, 2023 • Pastor Rob Reed
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Moses' Experience, Exodus 3:1-7
Jesus' Example, Philippians 2:1-11
God's Expectation, Philippians 2:12-18
The Savior's Star
December 25, 2022 • Larry Greene • Matthew 2:1–12, Philippians 1:14–18
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One of the most enduring symbols of Christmas is the star followed by the wise men. It is a rather mysterious object. Because the star moved, some believe it to be a comet. However, a comet would not have generated the interest this star did because the magi were, in all probability, Persian astronomers. I believe the Savior’s star was likely a uniquely created heavenly body for a specific purpose. We read about it in Matthew chapter two and discover the Savior’s star, then and now. ¨ The Savior’s star — then, Matthew 2:1-12. ¨ The Savior’s star — now, Philippians 2:14-18. Will you “shine” like a star in the sky this Christmas?
The Fellowship of His Sufferings
November 21, 2021 • Dr. Larry Greene • John 19:1–16
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In His suffering for us, Jesus provided an example of our sufferings for Him. “For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in His steps” (1 Peter 2:21). In John 19 we read of Christ’s sufferings for us. The first 16 verses describe the pre-cross suffering. In these, we discover how we can follow Christ’s example when called upon to suffer.
• Jesus was _____ by the Romans, vv. 1-3.
• Jesus was _____ by the Jews, vv. 4-7.
• Jesus was _____ by Pilate, vv. 8-16.
“Pilate had to choose. Tiberius or Jesus? The kingdoms of earth or the kingdom of heaven? Power or truth?” (Chuck Swindoll, John, p. 362)
Identity
October 30, 2022 • Pastor Rob Reed • Romans 6
Certainties to Take to Court
November 14, 2021 • Dr. Larry Greene • John 18:28–40
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Trials are supposed to be that which determine truth. A court that has a pre-determined outcome is called a “kangaroo court.” Jesus had just experienced this kind of court in John 18:12-27. The Jews then sent Jesus to the civil authorities represented by Pontius Pilate. In this trial, three facts emerged that are relevant to our lives today.
1. God’s ____ will be accomplished, vv. 28-32.
2. God’s ____ will be established, vv. 33-36.
3. God’s ____ will be manifested, vv. 37-38.
What is YOUR verdict concerning Jesus?
Would you choose the robber over the Redeemer?
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I. JESUS KNOWINGLY WENT TO THE GARDEN:
John 18:1-3
A. Knowing He must _____
B. Knowing He must be _____
II. JESUS KNOWINGLY ACCEPTED THE CONSEQUENCE OF:
John 18:4-8, John 18:19-24
A. stepping forward
B. identifying Himself
C. protecting His own
D. going before the high priest
Jesus knowingly offered Himself to be arrested, tried, and eventually crucified for humanity so that failure in your life and my life would not be final with God. Specifically for those who have trusted what Jesus did on the cross to pay for their sin.
