March 26, 2017

Sunday School
A Study of Prayer

To understand prayer we must first understand the Will Of God!
References: Bible-Gateway; Google; Kay Arthur; Priscilla Shirer; Angela Thomas; Beth Moore
References of the Will of God:

• Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
• 1 Thessalonians 4:3 It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality.
• James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
• Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will direct your path.
• Ephesians 5:15-20 Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from eh Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
• Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
• Hebrews 10:36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

Prayer is a intimate connection with God.
We, as Christians sometimes tend to sink into turmoil, rejoice in our woos, live in confusion, have doubt about nearly everything, anger to easily, get frustrated by the tiniest thing, linger in heartache, stress over day to day living, etc.
There is always an answer in prayer.
We should always praise God when we pray.

Examples:

•  Nehemiah 9:5-6 You alone are God; 
• Psalm 31:7-8 You have set me in a safe place;
• 1 Kings 8: 23 You keep your promises with unfailing love;
•  Jeremiah 32:18-19 Nothing is too hard for you;
• Revelation 15:3-4 You are great, marvelous, just and true!;
•  Revelation 4:8 Holy, holy, holy is the Lord;
•  2 Corinthians 1:3 You are the source of all comfort.

Sermon
Psalm 37:1-4  v1 Fret not yourself because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness. v2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. v3 Trust in the Lord and do good; so shall you dwell in the land and feed surely on His faithfulness, and truly you shall be fed. v4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart.
Subject: "Don't Worry About A Thing. Every Little Will Be Alright!"

• Why do the wicked seem to prosper?
• We as Christians need fret not!!
• Be conscience of our walk with the Lord.
• Be pleasing to God.
• We walk by faith not by sight.
• Do good.
• And we know that all things work together for good to those who love  God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.  Romans 8:28
• Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your path.  Proverbs 3:5
• For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways.  Isaish 55:8
• The just shall live by faith.  Romans 1:17
• Position yourself to be blessed by God.
• We are the light and salt of the earth.
• But seek you first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.  Matthew 6:33
• Delight in the Lord.
• His will be done.

 

March 12, 2017

Sunday School
Romans 16

• Paul recommends Phoebe who was a helper of many.
• Priscilla and Aquilla were recommended who opened their home as a church to many.
• Epaenetus, who was the first-fruits of Achaia to Christ.
• Andronicus and Junia, who Paul considered his kinsmen and fellow prisoners, were well regarded among the apostles.
• There was greeting to the household of Aristobulus but not him because he was possibly not a convert.
• Rufus was "chosen in the Lord."
• Nereus and others were mentioned as beloved, approved in Christ and in the Lord.
• Greet one another with a holy kiss.

Sermon
Isaish 40:28-31  - v28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the whole earth. He never grows faint or weary; there is no searching of His understanding. v29 He gives power to the faint and weary, and to him who has no might He increases strength [causing it to multiply and making it to abound]. v30 Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall feebly stumble and fall exhausted; v31 But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up as eagles; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired.

Subject: Waiting Brings Help for Our God!

• We as Christians are to wait on the Lord.
• We tend to take matters into our own hands which is not a good thing.
• Waiting brings PEACE from God.  We need to rest in the Lord.
• Be still and know that I am God.  Psalm 46:10
• This peace of God that surpasses all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.     Philippians 4:7
• Waiting brings STABILITY from God.
• He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it and fear and shall trust in the Lord.    Psalm 40:2-4
• Waiting brings SUBMISSION to God. 
• My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.  Psalm 121:2
• Ask the Lord to increase your strength.