The Incarnation from Jesus’ standpoint 8 December 2019 PM – Philippians 2:5-8 – Incarnation – Scott Childs Introduction: What do you know about heaven? – the presence of God, holiness, angels, purity, beauty, perfection, sinlessness, etc. As I pondered Jesus leaving heaven and coming to earth as the God/man, I cannot really comprehend what that […]
The Incarnation From a Historical standpoint 1 December 2019 PM – Galatians 4:4 – Incarnation – Scott Childs Introduction: This painting is of my great-grandfather’s farm on my father’s side of the family. I do not remember seeing my great-grandfather, but I do remember being in his house when I was very young. Other than […]
How Can We Develop Discernment? 24 November 2019 PM – 1 Kings 3:9 – Discern – Scott Childs Introduction: Last week we sought to answer the question, “What does God say about discernment?” From a Christian perspective, discernment is the ability to understand the mind of God when considering various options. A good definition by […]
What Does God Say About Discernment? 17 November 2019 PM – 1 Kings 3:9 – Discern – Scott Childs Introduction: Two mice were examining the cheese on a mousetrap. As the young mouse was ready to dive in for a feast, the older mouse shouted, “Stop!” The younger said, “What’s wrong?” The elder said, “There […]
Conquering Evil Thoughts 10 November 2019 PM – Genesis 6:5 – Thoughts – Scott Childs Introduction: There have been many battle strategies used by successful generals down through history. Though they varied in type, they all had one thing in common; they worked to conquer the enemy. Just before the flood in Genesis 6:5, we […]
Self-Control is Rewarding 3 November 2019 PM – 1Corinthians 9:25 – Temperance – Scott Childs Introduction: Having a garden is very rewarding. It gives us needed exercise. It is fun to watch plants grow and produce. It is wonderful to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. It is enjoyable to be able to share with others. […]
Self-Control is Demanding 27 October 2019 PM – 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 – Temperance – Scott Childs Introduction: God tells us in James 3:7-8, “For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: But the tongue can no man tame; […]
Self-Control is Supernatural 20 October 2019 PM – Galatians 5:22-23 – Temperance – Scott Childs Introduction: Last week, we began this brief series on self-control. We identified the fact that we all struggle with self-control in one area or another. Paul wrote, (1 Corinthians 9:25-27) “And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate […]
Self-Control is Preparatory 13 October 2019 PM – 1 Corinthians 9:25 – Temperance – Scott Childs Introduction: Read text. The word temperance, as used in the Bible, refers more to self-control than it does to avoiding excess. When God tells us to be temperate, he is saying that we must control ourselves. Self-control is forcing […]
Enhancing Our Worship 29 September 2019 PM – Psalm 100:5 – Ps100 – Scott Childs Introduction: As we have been studying Psalm 100, we have learned that worship is not just attending a service or saying a prayer. Recently, in a youth activity message, I taught the young people six questions to ask which help […]