Monthly Archives: August 2011

“STRETCH!” 8/14/11


Ephesians 3:18 We grow as Christians by focusing on our Savior.  By the Spirit, He makes us stretch & change. How Wide?  The 10 Commandments declare God will show steadfast love to 1,000 generations of those who fear Him.  How … Continue reading

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“GOD DID IT” 8/14/11


Genesis 45:1-15, Matthew 15:21-28 A family is torn apart by cruelty and jealousy.  A woman is in despair and it seems the Savior doesn’t care.  Who is to blame?  God did it! I think Jesus learned something here.  He was … Continue reading

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“NO HOPE?” 8/7/11


Genesis 37:12-28, Matthew 14:22-33 Jacob’s sons are, to a man, much like him. Joseph is a bit of a braggart. His older brothers are jealous connivers. You can tell this story will go bad soon. Peter wants to trust Jesus; … Continue reading

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“WE ARE FILLED” 8/7/11


Ephesians 3:20 Believer, you are much mightier, much better, much more able, than you believe. Five points that prove the above. 1)  God does the work.  So long as you try to help, your faith will resemble me trying to … Continue reading

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“ON WHAT ROCK?” 8/7/11


Exodus 1:8-2:10, Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus said to Peter, after Peter said Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God, “On this rock I will build My Church.”  On what rock? I believe the rock is that confession.  Just making the … Continue reading

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“RESURRECTION IS FILLING!” 8/7/11


Ephesians 3:19 We invest money, and take the risk.  We make friends and have lovers, and take our chances.  God gives a guaranteed good return. We can be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.  What’s THAT … Continue reading

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