- May 21, 2017I Kings 19-What Are You Doing Here Elijah
May 21, 2017I Kings 19-What Are You Doing Here ElijahBy: Dr. Bill Count"I Kings 19-What Are You Doing Here Elijah" by My Recording.
- May 14, 2017Nehemiah 4-6 – The Bad Samaritan and His Associates
May 14, 2017Nehemiah 4-6 – The Bad Samaritan and His AssociatesBy: Jim Rose"Nehemiah 4-6 - The Bad Samaritan and His Associates" by My Recording. Genre: Unknown.
- Enemies of the Cross ridicule Christ's workers and threaten to resist His workers. (Nehemiah 4)
- Satan's servants maliciously ridicule God's mission.
Our Response: Pray and Push on.
- The devil's disciples threaten to attack soldiers of the Cross.
Our Response: Prepare for worship and keep working.
- Enemies of the Cross plot neutralization, publish accusations and attempt infiltration. (Nehemiah 6)
- God's enemies plot neutralization and publish accusation.
Our Response: Avoid involvement with evil and Declare the Truth.
- Satan's servants within try to inflict and influence Christ's servants.
Our Response: Stay Boldly at His Work.
- May 7, 2017Nehemiah 3-There is a Place at the Wall for You
May 7, 2017Nehemiah 3-There is a Place at the Wall for YouBy: Jim Rose"Nehemiah 3-There is a Place at the Wall for You" by My Recording. Genre: Unknown.
- The Wall begins when leaders lift the first bricks. (Nehemiah 3:1,12,19)
- Leadership sets the example by being the first to lift a "brick".
- Leadership continues to motivate other by staying with the building effort.
- The wall is built when everyone takes their place at the wall.
(Nehemiah 3:1-32)
- There is a place at the wall for all of us.
- Wall building doesn't require special training.
III. The wall is built when we willingly do whatever it takes to complete the the job. (Nehemiah 3:1-32)
- The wall goes up when we build for His glory.
- The Lord records and rewards our every effort.
- Apr 30, 2017Nehemiah 2 – The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Apr 30, 2017Nehemiah 2 – The Good, The Bad, & The UglyBy: Jim Rose"Nehemiah 2 - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" by My Recording.
- God's good hand is on us as we take hold of the opportunity before us. (Nehemiah 2:1-8)
- God has given us the opportunity to "go for it."
- He will supply all our needs to "go for" His good works if we ask!
- God's good hand is on us to change the ugly conditions when we formulate a clear vision. (Nehemiah 2:9-16)
- A clear vision first requires a thoughtful and prayerful evaluation of conditions.
- A thoughtful and prayerful evaluation allows the formulation of a clear vision.
III. God's good hand will protect us from the bad and empower us to rise-up to build. (Nehemiah 2:17-20)
- We are moved to rise-up and build when a clear vision is before us and His hand is on us.
- God blocks out the bad element around us and among us when we rise-up to build.
- Apr 23, 2017Nehemiah 1 – To Build A Wall
Apr 23, 2017Nehemiah 1 – To Build A WallBy: Jim Rose"Nehemiah 1 - To Build A Wall" by My Recording.
- Christ's involvement in the present situation begins with our awareness.   (Nehemiah 1:1-3)
- God's leading-edge people are aware of present conditions.
- Those aware of adverse conditions have an open door to advance Christ's cause.
- Christ's involvement in the present situation depends upon our signing up and surrendering to Him. (Nehemiah 1:4-11)
- Christ's cause is advanced when those who are aware sign-up to serve.
- Those signing up first surrender to Him.
- Apr 16, 2017Acts 1 1-11 and Ps 110 – He Has Risen Where Is He Now_03
Apr 16, 2017Acts 1 1-11 and Ps 110 – He Has Risen Where Is He Now_03By: Jim Rose"Acts 1 1-11 and Ps 110 - He Has Risen Where Is He Now_03" by My Recording. Genre: Unknown.
- (He has Risen!) Jesus' resurrection is the best established event of human history. (Acts 1:1-8)
- Jesus appeared to numerous people after His resurrection.
- Jesus presented Himself alive after His crucifixion by many decisive proofs.
- Jesus spent time teaching His apostles and others over a period of forty days after His resurrection.
- (Where is HE now?) Jesus' ascension was the inauguration of His eternal reign and heavenly ministry. (Acts 1:9-11)
- He ascended for His Coronation as King forever.
- His ascension was the beginning of His heavenly ministry.
- His second coming will establish His Kingdom on earth (and every- where else) as it is in heaven.
- Apr 9, 2017Mark 14 17-25 – The Everlasting Celebration
Apr 9, 2017Mark 14 17-25 – The Everlasting CelebrationBy: Jim Rose"Mark 14 17-25 - The Everlasting Celebration" by My Recording.
I. The table of the Lord reminds us of HIM while we are in this world. (Mark 14:17-24)
A. The bread is His Body given for us and to us.
B. The cup is His blood poured out for us.
II. The table of the Lord reassures us of HIS invitation and promise to sit down with HIM at HIS table in the Kingdom of God. (Mark 14:25 and Revelation 19:7-9)
A. At His table in this world He is present with us.
B. At His table in the Kingdom of God we will be present with Him.
- Apr 2, 2017Luke 9 51-62 – I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
Apr 2, 2017Luke 9 51-62 – I Have Decided To Follow JesusBy: Jim Rose
I. Following Jesus is having no earthly home. (Luke 9:57-58)
A. Before following Him consider the COST.
B. Christ's disciples have no permanent residence.
II. Following Jesus takes precedence over all family considerations.
(Luke 9:59-60)
A. Christ knows our present situation when He calls us.
B. His call to follow Him takes priority over all family obligations and traditions.
III. Following Jesus is disregarding all earthly distractions to focus totally on Him. (Luke 9:61-62)
A. Past connections can be distractions to following Him.
B. Distractions if not abandoned can divert a disciple from Christ's way.
- Mar 26, 2017Romans 8 31-39 – Who_01
Mar 26, 2017Romans 8 31-39 – Who_01By: Jim Rose"Romans 8 31-39 - Who_01" by My Recording. Genre: Unknown.
I. Who can accuse us before God, if HE is on our side. (Romans 8:31-34)
A. Who can accuse us, we are God's elect, declared righteous by HIM.
B. Who can condemn us, Christ died for us.
II. Who can separate us from God's love if we are in HIS Son.
(Romans 8:35-39)
A. The trials and tribulations of this world can't separate us from the love of Christ.
B. The conditions and powers of the creation can't separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
- Mar 19, 2017Romans 8 26-30 – The Five
Mar 19, 2017Romans 8 26-30 – The FiveBy: Jim Rose"Romans 8 26-30 - The Five" by My Recording.
I. The Holy Spirit puts the broken pieces of our lives in the Father's hand when we pray. (Romans 8:26-27)
A. The Holy Spirit who knows our hearts helps us when we pray.
B. God The Father who knows the desires of our hearts responds to the intercession of the Holy Spirit.
II. The Father is taking all that touches our lives and is weaving them together for our good and His glory. (Romans 8:28-30)
A. God is working all that is involved in our lives for our good.
B. All He is working together for our good is accomplishing His purpose.
- May 21, 2017I Kings 19-What Are You Doing Here Elijah
- May 14, 2017Nehemiah 4-6 – The Bad Samaritan and His Associates
- May 7, 2017Nehemiah 3-There is a Place at the Wall for You
- Apr 30, 2017Nehemiah 2 – The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
- Apr 23, 2017Nehemiah 1 – To Build A Wall
- Apr 16, 2017Acts 1 1-11 and Ps 110 – He Has Risen Where Is He Now_03
- Apr 9, 2017Mark 14 17-25 – The Everlasting Celebration
- Apr 2, 2017Luke 9 51-62 – I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
- Mar 26, 2017Romans 8 31-39 – Who_01
- Mar 19, 2017Romans 8 26-30 – The Five
