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An Answered Prayer From A Cave

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 7, 2016

David's emotional outpouring as he hides in a cave, with Saul closing in... is heard and answered by God.

Psalm 142 The first thing we see in this Psalm is the descriptive label placed over it in English translations. When written in the Hebrew, these descriptions would actually have been part of the Psalm and so should be carefully considered when studying these Psalms out. We are told that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Like All Others Have Turned Away!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 23, 2015

Paul writes in his letters to Timothy and warns about those who have turned away or deserted him!

FEELING ALL ALONE In my recent reading of I and II Timothy, I was struck by Paul’s declaration to the young preacher how many had turned from the faith. Although partly as a warning to Timothy, a theme that runs through both letters is to avoid foolish arguments and that some will turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Nebuchadnezzar's Testimony Meeting

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 16, 2015

Nebuchadnezzar has a powerful encounter with God and responds with praise! One of the reasons our testimony meetings in churches are so blah is because our people are not encountering God as they should be!

Nebuchadnezzar’s Testimony Daniel 4 GOD IS IN CHARGE AND HOLDS AUTHORITY OVER ALL! When we speak of the sovereignty of God we should be humbled—remembering that He is in charge and we are not. Speaking of the sovereignty of God can bring great confusion, for if God is really in charge ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Tar Baby

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 2, 2015

Brother Rabbit's Pride distracts him from the path-- What distracts you from running the race that is set before you.

The Parable of the Tar Baby Brother Rabbit was hopping down the rabbit trail—you know—the one all good bunnies would chose to travel on. Along the way he came to a carefully constructed little man, made of tar and some old clothes. Brother Rabbit, not wishing to be rude, greeted the tar ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is Your King Hiding? Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2013

Saul's reign will be marked with insecurity and fear. From the begining he was reluctant to rule God's people and his fear defined his reign.

TEXT: I Samuel 10 Review of chapter 9: Saul was out looking for donkeys, not a throne, when he meets Samuel and is overwhelmed by the news that he, himself, is to be the king. He protests that he is unworthy, from an insignificant tribe and family. Samuel and Saul sat up all night talking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Lessons From A Serpent's Siege Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2013

Saul, discouraged after the sonsos of Belial reject his kingship, returns to life as a farmer, until the people of Jabesh Gilead need him. Then he demonstrates leadership Qualitites we can apply.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA  90278 LESSONS FROM A SERPENT’s SIEGE TEXT: I Samuel 11 VERSES 1-3 The name, Nahash means Serpent.  It is related to the Hebrew Word which refers to the serpent in Genesis 3 which means something along the line of “The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Goals Vs Satan's Goals

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 16, 2013

This sermon is a contrast between God's goals for the believer and the church and Satan's goals for individuals. God wants to make us like Christ, Satan wants to slowly destroy us.

The Two Goals of the Church: 1) Reach people for Christ. 2) Grow people in Christ. Biblical basis: Matthew 28:18-20 (called the Great Commission) God's goal for You: To work in all things for our good in order to conform us to the image of his Son, Jesus Christ, Biblical basis: Romans ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Seekers!

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 26, 2013

Seeking God's kingdom should be priority, done diligently, and whole-heartedly.

BASIC OUTLINE FOR THIS MORNING’s MESSAGE: 1) We must seek God’s kingdom and righteousness FIRST! 2) We must seek God diligently! 3) We must seek God whole-heartedly! Matthew 6:33 We must seek God’s kingdom and righteousness FIRST! Far too often we find ourselves seeking our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

As Man Thinketh: The Believer's Thought Life

Contributed by David Wilson on May 21, 2013

This is a summary of a series of Bible Studies on the thought Life of a Believer.

“As A Man Thinketh” Transforming our Thought Life! A Summary of lessons on the thought life of the believer! LESSON ONE- THE NEED FOR TRANSFORMATION ROMANS 12: 1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed Part Vii - Responding To God's Discipline Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 19, 2013

Responding properly to God's discipline brings hope of God's blessing-- straining against it only brings more discipline!

How to Be Blessed Part Seven Our threefold definition of being blessed remains: 1) To be especially happy and content 2) To have inner peace within 3) To be confident and fulfilled This morning’s message begins in II Chronicles chapter 7. The background is the dedication of the temple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed Part Vi- Endure Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 14, 2013

There is a special joy in coming through the trials of life.

How to Be Blessed Part Six As we continue, please remember that our threefold definition of being blessed is simply: 1) To be especially happy and content 2) To have inner peace within 3) To be confident and fulfilled Today we will begin with James 1:12. “Blessed is the one who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed Part V: Fear God Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 6, 2013

Obviously, obedience and respect for God is an essential element to obtaining God's blessing.

How to Be Blessed Part Five We’re continuing to explore the theme – “How to be Blessed.” Once again, I want to remind you that we are not using the definition to express the ability to get rich or to simply access positive things in our lives. Instead our threefold ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed Part Iv: Confession Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 28, 2013

Confession is essential for happiness, peace of mind and to defeat sin in our lives!

How to Be Blessed Part Four Our theme of obtaining God’s blessing continues this morning as we continue to remind ourselves that the Bible is a book about getting blessed. . For the purposes of our study, our personal definition of being blessed is threefold: 1) To be especially happy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed Part Iii- Build On Christ's Words Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 21, 2013

It is no coincidence that Christ started off the Sermon on the Mount with a description of those who would be blessed and then expanded on behavior, practices, and attitudes that would bring a blessing.

How to Be Blessed Part Three Let us not forget that the Bible is a both a book of instructions and book about how to receive God’s blessings. As we continue to explore the theme of being blessed, once more I have to offer the following disclaimer. This is not about gaining wealth. This is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed- Part 1 - Your Frame Of Reference Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 14, 2013

We are blessed when we draw our framer of reference for life from the Word of God rather than the counsel, behavior and attitudes of those who don't know God, don't want to know God, and despise God.

How to Be Blessed Part One As we begin this new year, I want to bring blessing upon our church. In the next few weeks we will be exploring the theme of obtaining God’s blessing from various parts of the Bible. God desires to bless us and has provided us with a blueprint for receiving His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist