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  • Prayer Focus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 2,895 views

    What is a good pattern for prayer? Paul gives several good ones, and here is one of them.

    I. In Prayer God is ACKNOWLEDGED (14-15) A. Relationship to Us (14) 1. Father of the Savior 2. Our Father B. Relationship to All (15) 1. Father of creation & mankind 2. NOT an argument of the universal fatherhood of God to all men II. In Prayer God is ASKED (16-19) A. Power of Christ (16) 1. Eph. ...read more

  • The Silent Sin Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 2,817 views

    This sin is something we just don’t talk about today. It is not one of the Baptist ’biggies’; it is hidden, private, and all the more dangerous.

    I. A Discipline that is Deceitful A. Pharisees Insisted on External Obedience 1. Pharisees had reduced commandment number seven down to the mere physical act of adultery 2. Cup and platter analogy (Matthew 23:25-26), “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the ...read more

  • A Nameless Mother

    Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    This nameless mother will forever be remembered in history as a woman of great faith. What a needed lesson for mothers today!

    I. She Crossed Great Barriers (21-22) A. Barriers 1. A Woman 2. A Gentile 3. A Canaanite B. How? 1. Desperation - situation 2. Love – for her child 3. Vision – what she saw in Jesus II. She Demonstrated Great Persistence (23-26) A. Silence of Jesus 1. Custom for a Jew not to speak to a strange ...read more

  • The Great Omission

    Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,288 views

    When we take word "commission" and drop off the first letter, we have the word "omission." A slight change in spelling, but a serious change in meaning.

    Evangelism is not a side line! It is the LIFELINE of the church. When we take the word “commission” and drop off the first letter, we have the word, “omission.” A slight change in spelling, but a serious change in meaning. What does the letter “C” stand for in the word COMMISSION? I. “C” ...read more

  • Is There A Murderer In Your Mind? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,221 views

    Our anger can create destructive tendencies. Jesus wants us to handle it properly.

    I. A False Interpretation (21-22a) A. Observing the Law Outwardly 1. Jewish leaders had reduced 6th commandment to only an act 2. Only judgment feared was from courts of earth B. Neglecting the Law Inwardly 1. Jesus said 6th commandment deals w/matters of the heart 2. “To be unjustly angry and ...read more

  • Wanna Hear A Good Mystery? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,197 views

    The church is still a great mystery to some.....

    I. Presentation of the Mystery (1-6) A. Progressive 1. ‘Musterion’ – hidden truth only revealed to some a. Christ is revealed b. So is the mystery 2. Taken from mystery religions (Masons) a. Everyone doesn’t have the knowledge b. Only select ones are taught B. Prophetic – Apostles & ...read more

  • How Far Should I Go? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,241 views

    How far should I go in this obedience thing? Is every part of the Bible to be heeded?

    I. Everything Is To Be Heeded (17-18) A. The Old Testament is Approved 1. Jesus’ seal of approval on the OT 2. Jesus’ often quoted the OT B. The Old Testament is Absolute 1. Not to be modified or changed 2. Jot & Tittle C. The Old Testament is Authoritative 1. Jesus came to fulfill the OT 2. To ...read more

  • The Great Peace Mission Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,854 views

    We were alienated from God, but He undertook the Great Peace Mission.

    I. Remember Your Past Relationship. (vs. 11-12) A. Christless "without Christ." B. Stateless "from the commonwealth of Israel" (outside the community of God’s people according to the covenant rights). C. Friendless "from the covenant of promise." D. Hopeless "enjoying no hope.” E. Godless ...read more

  • Those Who Know God Must Remain Pure Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,811 views

    Those who know God must remain pure, as He is pure.

    I. Definition of Sin (3:4) A. Lawlessness – without or against the law B. 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 “the man of lawlessness (Antichrist) will oppose God” (paraphrase) II. Manifestation for Sin (3:5) A. Jesus became the sacrifice for our sin B. Only He could deal with our sin, because He has no sin of ...read more

  • Those Who Know God Must Reject False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,638 views

    Three characteristics of false teachers guided by the ‘spirit of antichrist’.

    Anitchrists (those who deny that Jesus is the Christ) This term is used by John in 3 ways: 1. A spirit in the world that opposes or denies Christ 2. The false teachers who embody this spirit 3. A person who will head up the final world rebellion against Christ Three characteristics of false ...read more

  • Those Who Know God Must Love Their Brother Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,015 views

    Those who know God must exhibit brotherly love.

    I. Declaration of the Commandment (verses 7-8a) Old Testament – 10 Commandments Last 6 deal with social relationships (a true expression of heart attitudes – LOVE) New Testament – John 13:34-35 Jesus said 3X John 15:12-13; 17 John said 6X 1 Thessalonians 4:9 Romans ...read more

  • Those Who Know God Must Abide In Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    For those who know God, love will be the evident characteristic of their lives.

    I. Love is a Persistent Theme (verses 10-11) A. John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” B. John 15:12, “This is my ...read more

  • God Loves Us With A Great Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,313 views

    God loves us infinitely more than we can understand. Because of this, we should live pure lives, as He is pure.

    I. Parentage of the Believer (1 John 3:1) A. Manifestation of His love 1. John 1:12-13, “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of ...read more

  • Those Who Know God Must Not Love The World Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 2,975 views

    If we say we know God, our affections will be toward Him and what He loves.

    I. Family Distinctions (verses 12-14) Written in a poetic, repetitive form; probably for emphasis A. Little Children - teknion (tek-nee’-on) - An infant, that is, (plural figurative) darlings (Christian converts):—little children. 1. Denotes young converts 2. Also can be young children B. Fathers ...read more

  • Digging Deeper Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    Prayer is the doorway to a deeper relationship with God. Paul’s prayer here is a model of digging deeper towards intimacy with God.

    I. Pray Seeking Insight (17-18a) A. Spirit of Wisdom 1. Attitude, disposition, or mindset 2. Wisdom is insight into the true nature of things B. Spirit of Revelation 1. Same as 1 above 2. Revelation is to reveal or unveil 3. (A & B) A mind-set of wisdom when it comes to an unfolding of the ...read more