The Greatness of God: Part 3 Psalm 145:5-7   Question #1: What do these verses teach us about God?      – God is glorious. (Psalm 145:5; 19:1; 113:4, Isaiah 6:3-5, Exodus 33:18-23)      – God is righteous. (Psalm 145:6-7; 71:19, Romans 3:21-26)     Question #2: How should I respond to who He […]

The Greatness of God: Part 2 Psalm 145:3-4     Question #1: What do these verses teach us about God? – God is great. (Psalm 145:3)   Great in quality. (Jeremiah 10:6-7)   Great in quantity. (Isaiah 40:28, Romans 11:33)   Great in activity. (Psalm 145:4, Exodus 3:7-10, 13-15; John 8:56–58)     Question #2: […]

The Greatness of God: Part 1 Psalm 145:1-2   Question #1: What do these verses teach us about God?   God is God. (Psalm 145:1, Genesis 1:1)   God is King. (Psalm 145:1, Isaiah 44:6-8; 66:1, Matthew 28:18-21, Revelation 19:16)   God is knowable. (Psalm 145:1, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Romans 1:20, John 17:1-3)   Question […]

Psalm 96 Jason Davis, Discipleship Pastor   Why should God be worshipped? Because of His holiness. (Psalm 96:9) Because of His glory and strength. (Psalm 96:7-8) He is the creator. (Psalm 96:3,11,12) He is the judge. (Psalm 96:13) In light of who God is we should worship Him!   God is worthy to be worshipped […]

Faith Works:  Restoring the Wanderer James 5:19-20    Truth #1: All of us have the potential to wander from the truth. (James 5:19a, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Galatians 2:14, Jeremiah 2:13)   Truth #2: All of us have a responsibility to the wanderer. (James 5:19, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21)   Truth #3: Restoration always brings about blessings. […]

Celebrating the Lord’s Supper 1 Corinthians 11:23-28, 33 The Lord’s Supper is a time for us to celebrate Jesus. (1 Corinthians 11:23-25) The Lord’s Supper is a time for us to celebrate our stories. (1 Corinthians 11:26) The Lord’s Supper is a time for us to celebrate His promise. (1 Corinthians 11:26) The Lord’s Supper […]

Faith Works:  The Ministry of Prayer James 5:13-18   Truth #1: The prayer of a righteous person is powerful. Prayer comforts the suffering. (James 5:13, Philippians 4:4-7) Prayer restores the wounded. (James 5:14-15a; 1:2-4, Psalm 23:4-5, Hebrews 12:3, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 1 Peter 5:6-7) Prayer rescues the broken. (James 5:15b-18, Hebrews 12:11-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:14) […]

Faith Works:  Patience in Suffering James 5:7-12    Truth #1: Be patient in your suffering because the Lord is coming. (James 5:7a) Truth #2: Be patient in your suffering because the Lord is working. (James 1:2-4; 5:7b-8, Joel 2:23, Hosea 6:3, Philippians 1:6) Truth #3: Be patient in your suffering with one another. (James 3:18; […]

Faith Works:  Financial Wisdom James 5:1-6   Truth #1: Pride leads to hoarding possessions. (James 5:1-3)   Truth #2 Pride leads to taking advantage of others. (James 5:4, Leviticus 19:13, Deuteronomy 24:14-15)   Truth #3: Pride leads to a self-indulgent lifestyle. (James 5:5, Luke 12:15-21)   Truth # 4: Pride leads to manipulating others. (James […]

Faith Works:  Wise Planning James 4:13-17 (page 1115)   Truth #1: The illusion of self. (James 4:13)   Truth #2: The uncertainty of the future. (James 4:14a, Proverbs 27:1)   Truth #3: Life is short. (James 4:14b, Psalm 90:10, 12)   Truth #4: Live life dependent on God and according to His purposes. (James 4:15, […]