People organize every kind of religious institution and call it a church. Though they vary widely in doctrine and practice, each claims to be the “Lord’s” church. That cannot be true logically nor is it true biblically. To identify a truly biblical church, we must go to the Bible and examine God’s definition of a […]
Developing Character (1) 20 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:9-12 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: A rather unsavoury character who had never been near a place of worship in his life was being buried. The services were being conducted by a minister who had never heard of him. Carried away by the occasion, he […]
Living in God’s Will 13 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:3-8 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: Following Ro 12:1-2, Paul is speaking to those who have surrendered, submitted, and sought for God’s will for service. God’s will involves work that he gives us to do. He now gives us instructions on living in God’s […]
Rescuing Rebels 13 October 1013 PM – Luke 15:11-24 – Home Builders – Scott Childs Introduction: This evening we will learn from the example of the prodigal son’s unnamed parents. Though Jesus does not mention the young man’s mother, he tells us much of the father’s role. Because in the parable the father represents God, […]
Supervise Relationships 6 October 2013 PM – Genesis 24:1-67 – Home Builders – Scott Childs Introduction: Abraham sent his servant to find a God-fearing wife for Isaac. God directed the servant to the right woman. She willingly agreed. Isaac met Rebekah for the first time on the day of their marriage. They never dated. This […]
God’s Perfect Will 6 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:1-2 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: If you are a Christian, God has a perfect will or plan for your life. If you find and follow that plan, you will have a fulfilling life now and in heaven you will hear God’s “well done.” The […]
Lessons about God 29 September 2013 AM – Romans 11:1-36 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction Peter tells us that Noah was a preacher of righteousness. He preached at least 100 years while he built the ark, yet only his immediate family believed. God has never forces salvation on anyone. It is a gift of […]
Earning Influence 29 September 2013 PM – 1 Samuel 2:22-25 – Home Builders – Scott Childs Introduction: Read text. The adult sons of Eli and his wife were evil. Eli tried to encourage them to do right, but he had never earned influence in their lives and they would not listen. This sad scenario is […]
Israel’s Present Rejection 22 September 2013 AM – Romans 10:1-21 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: In Matthew 4:19, Jesus said to Peter and Andrew, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” God does not want anyone to perish in hell, yet He knows that, like fish, men will not receive His […]
Plant Godly Character 22 September 2013 PM – Daniel 1:3-8 – Home Builders – Scott Childs Introduction: (Read text) In 606 BC, Daniel, a young Jewish teenager, was among the captives taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar. Even as a young teen, Daniel was well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and […]