Jesus’ Arrest 2 June 2013 PM – John 18:1-27 – Scott Childs Introduction: The evening had been a very emotional one. Jesus shared His heart with His disciples. He taught them to wash each other’s feet humbly instead of trying to be the leader. He taught them to love one another as He loved them. […]
Jesus’ Upper Room Prayer 26 May 2013 PM – John 17:1-26 – Scott Childs Introduction: Because this prayer of Jesus follows the discussions Jesus had with His disciples in the upper room the night before His crucifixion and because John 18:1 speaks of them crossing the brook Cedron after the prayer, I believe that Jesus […]
Righteousness 26 May 2013 AM – Romans 3:21-31 – Scott Childs Introduction: If you were going in for an operation, you would want the surgeon’s tools to be completely sterile. One germ could endanger your life. Likewise, righteousness must be completely sinless. One tiny sin would pollute it. Transition: This morning we are going to […]
Human Race is Unrighteous 19 May 2013 AM – Romans 3:9-20 – Scott Childs Introduction: So far in the book of Romans, as the Apostle Paul is laying a foundation for the Gospel, he gave evidence that the heathen (those who reject God) are unrighteous, that the hypocrites (those who are good on the outside […]
Sorrow to Joy 19 May 2013 PM – John 16:16-33 – Scott Childs Introduction: Jesus was about to leave the disciples. They were filled with sorrow. They did not know it yet, but their sorrow would turn to great joy. Transition: Jesus gave His disciples three reasons that their sorrow would turn to joy. These […]
The Holy Spirit’s Ministry 12 May 2013 PM – John 16:1-15 – Scott Childs Introduction: What is the Holy Spirit to you? Do you think of Him as an influence? Do you view Him as an inner power? Or do you know Him as a personal Friend? If so, do you talk to Him as […]
Someone has said, “Great women are not born – they are made.” I believe that is true. Every one of you ladies can become a great woman if you choose to do so. Oh, you may not be great in the eyes of the world, but you can be great in the eyes of your […]
Hebrews are Unrighteous 5 May 2013 AM – Romans 2:17-3:8 – Scott Childs Introduction: The Israelite Jewish people are often known as the Hebrews. They are God’s chosen people. It was through their people that God chose to send Christ to this earth to atone for man’s sins. Being God’s chosen people, the Jews often […]
Friendship with Christ 5 May 2013 PM – John 15:12-27 – Scott Childs Introduction: Friends are important. Bad friends will ruin you. Good friends will edify you. In youth, your parents ought to be your best human friends. [Parents, we must work diligently to that end.] Once married, your spouse ought to be your best […]
Hypocrites are Unrighteous 28 April 2013 AM – Romans 2:1-16 – Scott Childs Introduction: Last week we learned that the heathen (all who reject God) lack God’s righteousness. Though all creation announces God’s eternal power and divinity, the heathen resist this truth and slide away from God into the cesspool of wickedness. God turns rejecters […]