Pastor's Outlines

The Eternity of God   Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.  Psalm 90:2   I. How God Is Eternal   1.  God is without beginning : “In the beginning” God created the world (Gen. 1:1). God was then before the beginning, and no point can be fixed in to where God began, if He were before the beginning of created things? God is without beginning though all other things had time and beginning from Him. Abraham called upon the name of the everlasting God, “the eternal God” (Gen. 21:33). It is opposed to the heathen gods of foreign nations.    Time began with the foundation of the world, but God, being before time, could have no beginning of time, there could be nothing but eternity.    2.  God is without end . He always was, always is, and always will be what He is. He remains always the same in being -so far from any change that no shadow of it can touch Him (James 1:17). The Scripture states, “the

Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly, Thou hast brought me to the valley of vision, where I live in the depths but see thee in the heights; hemmed in by mountains of sin I behold thy glory. -Valley of Vision  THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD   It has been said that what comes into a person’s mind when he or she thinks about God is the most important thing about him or her. High views of God lead to high and holy living, worship, evangelism, and service. Low views of God lead to a low and base way of interacting with God, self, and others.  This teaching series will seek to promote a high view of God by examining fifteen of God’s attributes. By gaining an accurate understanding of who God is, Christians become better equipped to understand themselves and the world around them. Because every area of one’s life and worldview is influenced by one’s understanding of God, it is essential to understand His defining attributes.  An  attribute  refers to a quality or characteristic that belongs to a person

Micaiah The Faithful Preacher The alliance between Ahab, the king of Israel, and Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, is the focus of 1 Kings chapter 22. They plan to go to war against Ramoth Gilead, a city controlled by Syria. Ahab consults his prophets, who all predict victory for Israel, but Jehoshaphat suggests that they also consult with a prophet of the Lord. 1 Kings 22, provides the reader with two types of prophets: false and true. The false prophets tell Ahab what he wants to hear, predicting victory in battle. They are more concerned with pleasing the king than with speaking the truth. On the other hand, the true prophet, Micaiah, speaks the word of the Lord, even when it goes against the wishes of the king. He warns that victory is not guaranteed and that Ahab will be defeated. The difference between the false prophets and the true prophet is that the false prophets are more concerned with personal gain and pleasing the king, while the true prophet is faithful to God and speaks t

 Naboth's Vineyard  The story of Naboth's vineyard is one of the most intriguing and thought-provoking tales found in the Bible. It is a story of greed, corruption, and the abuse of power. The account is found in 1 Kings 21 and tells of King Ahab's desire to acquire Naboth's vineyard that was located next to the palace in Jezreel. In the story, Naboth was a righteous man who inherited the vineyard from his ancestors and refused to sell it to King Ahab. The king, who was used to getting what he wanted, was furious and sulked in his room. Jezebel, Ahab's wife, took advantage of her husband's weakness and devised a plan to acquire Naboth's vineyard. Jezebel wrote a letter in Ahab's name and sealed it with his seal. She sent the letter to the elders and nobles of Jezreel, instructing them to falsely accuse Naboth of cursing God and the king. The elders and nobles followed Jezebel's instructions, and Naboth was stoned to death. Once Naboth was dead, Jezeb

                                       The Healing of Naaman in 1 Kings4      The story of the healing of Naaman in 1 Kings 4 is a familiar one to many readers of the Bible. Naaman, a highly respected commander of the Syrian army, was afflicted with leprosy. He was directed by a young Israelite slave girl to seek the help of the prophet Elisha in Israel. Naaman followed her advice and went to Israel, where he was eventually healed of his leprosy by following Elisha's instructions.    Naaman's healing takes place during a time when the Israelites were divided into two kingdoms: Israel in the north and Judah in the south. The Syrians were a powerful nation that frequently attacked Israel. Naaman's position as commander of the Syrian army suggests that he was a man of great influence and power. The fact that he was afflicted with leprosy would have been seen as a punishment from God, as leprosy was considered a divine judgment in ancient Israel.   Further, the account also hig

 Preparation of the Revival Leader  In 1 Kings chapters 17-18, the prophet Elijah is prominently featured as a messenger of God to the nation of Israel during a time of great spiritual and political turmoil. Elijah's ministry begins with a dramatic declaration to King Ahab that there will be a severe drought in the land as a result of the nation's idolatry and disobedience to God. God, then, has Elijah go into hiding near the brook Cherith, where he is fed by ravens and sustained by the miraculous provision of God. Often, God will put us in lonely places to prepare us for something greater.  After the brook dries up, God sends Elijah to a widow in the town of Zarephath, where he performs a miracle by multiplying her meager supply of flour and oil. This act of provision is a powerful testimony to the faithfulness and provision of God, even in the midst of scarcity and hardship. God not only put Elijah in a loney place, he also put him in dire situation. What is more dire than a

Jeremiah the Bold  Read Jeremiah 7-9 (evening gleanings) In the book of Jeremiah, chapters 7-9, God's judgement against Judah is a central theme. These chapters depict a solemn warning against disobedience and unfaithfulness to God. The Lord, through the prophet Jeremiah, is warning the people of Judah that their disobedience and neglect of the law will result in dire consequences. The people of Judah had turned away from God and were engaging in idol worship. They were offering sacrifices and worshiping false gods, thinking that their actions were pleasing to God. However, the Lord saw through their hypocrisy and warned them of the impending judgment that would come upon them. In chapter 7, the Lord speaks through the prophet Jeremiah and warns the people of Judah that their disobedience and unfaithfulness will lead to the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. He reminds them that the temple was not a guarantee of their safety, but rather a symbol of their relationship with God.

                                               Altar of  Molech where child sacrifice occurred                                                  (recent sermon I preached calling on pastors to  join the fight.)   TITLE:  Abolition and the Kingdom of God  TEXT:  Matthew 13:31-33 TONE:  Encouragement  TARGET:  Believers  TASK:  To encourage other believers to join the fight for abolition of abortion.  TRUTH:  The Kingdom was announced throughout the OT. As a matter, the Kingdom of God is one of the major themes of Biblical theology. Throughout the OT as the Kingdom was being announced God was giving His people domain in preparation for the true King. Of course, the Jews and Jesus’ own disciples had a tragic misunderstanding of the coming Kingdom, Jesus sought to current their misunderstanding about the Kingdom of God/Heaven.    1.               It is a Present Reality  2.               It is Growing Secretly  3.               It is an Unstoppable Force    `Thus says the LORD, “Do justice

                                                                            The rise and fall of King Solomon  READ 1KINGS 9-11 (Morning Gleanings) King Solomon was a man who started his reign with great wisdom and prosperity. He was the son of King David and Bathsheba and was the third king of Israel. He inherited a stable kingdom and expanded it, making Israel a powerful nation. However, as time passed, Solomon's actions led to his downfall. Solomon's reign started with an act of wisdom. He prayed to God for wisdom to rule his people, and God answered his prayer by giving him wisdom beyond measure. He was known for his wise judgments, and people from all over the world came to hear his wisdom. He built the temple in Jerusalem, which became the center of worship for the Israelites. His reign was marked by prosperity. He made alliances with neighboring countries and established trade relations with distant lands. He amassed wealth and had a vast army. However, his wealth and po

  From Matthew 13:42-44, the tone of this blog is "e ncouragement" for b eliever. To encourage believers to live for the Kingdom of God now. Soviet Spy Finds a New Country The podcast, “The Agent,” tells the story of Jack Barsky, a Soviet-era KGB secret agent embedded in the US, beginning in the 1970s. Gradually, his loyalties shifted and in a remarkable turn of events, the FBI actually eventually helped him to secure US citizenship. Near the end of the podcast he says, I had a home again, an official home. … I’d put East Germany out of my mind. I stopped thinking about the folks back there. ... I put it away and put it in a part of my brain that I didn’t want to access anymore. You always want to belong to something. This is one of the basic things that make us human. … Now I had a country again. That felt really good. The Christian's change of citizenship is far more dramatic, from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light, thanks to Christ Jesus, our