Adapted from a Jeffery Anselmi sermon series https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/1-jesus-used-the-word-to-fight-off-temptation-jeffery-anselmi-sermon-on-bible-231529?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
Adapted from a Daniel Devilder sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/1-the-jesus-touch-daniel-devilder-sermon-on-miracles-of-jesus-98963?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
William L Seitshiro’s sermon discusses the centrality of eternal life to Christianity. It argues that without a belief in eternal life, Christianity would collapse, as this is an essential teaching of the New Testament. The document also contains a sermon by Stephen M. Miller making this same point, that if evidence emerged that Jesus did not rise from the dead and eternal life was fiction, Christianity would be severely undermined. The sermon discusses the importance of having faith in eternal life and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The document provides an introduction to Bible study. It discusses:
1. Having the right heart attitude including a new heart, hungry heart, obedient heart, and humble heart.
2. Having the right conviction including that the Bible is God's word and conveys God's message.
3. Having the right tools including a good Bible translation, notebook, and reference materials.
4. Having the right method which involves three steps - observation to discover what the Scripture says, interpretation to discover what it means, and application to discover what it means for us. The document encourages careful, methodical Bible study to discover the original intended meaning.
This passage describes Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus becomes sick and his sisters Mary and Martha send for Jesus, but he delays two days before going to see Lazarus. By the time Jesus arrives, Lazarus has been dead for four days. Jesus performs a miracle and raises Lazarus from the dead. Though Jesus delays, it is to allow for a greater miracle that will strengthen the faith of the disciples and others who witness it. God sometimes works in mysterious ways that are difficult to understand from a human perspective.
Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness for 40 days after his baptism. Satan tries to get Jesus to turn stones to bread when hungry, worship Satan in exchange for authority over the world's kingdoms, and jump from the temple to prove God will protect him. Jesus resists each temptation by quoting scripture. Where Adam failed in his temptation and fell to sin, Jesus succeeds in resisting temptation without sin. His victory demonstrates his power over Satan and qualification to conquer sin and death as the promised Messiah and savior of humanity.
The man had been ill for 38 years and was lying by the pool of Bethesda, hoping to be healed. When Jesus saw him, he asked "Do you want to be healed?". The man responded that he had no one to help him into the pool. Jesus then said "Get up, take up your bed, and walk". Immediately the man was healed, took up his bed, and walked. Jesus' instructions removed any possibility of relapse and expected ongoing success from the healing.
The document provides background on why the Gospel of John was written. It explains that some false teachings emerged claiming Jesus was just a man, so John wrote this Gospel to show that Jesus was God made flesh. John selected miracles from the hundreds Jesus performed that proved His divine identity. He called these "signs." John also showed why religious leaders opposed Jesus, because He claimed equality with God. The purpose of John's Gospel was for readers to believe in Jesus and receive eternal life.
The document discusses whether Christianity should be enticing or offensive in its message. It argues that Christianity should be offensive based on what the Bible says. It provides several reasons for this:
1) The Bible says that salvation comes through hearing the word of God, not by observing someone's lifestyle. The gospel message must therefore be verbalized rather than just demonstrated through lifestyle.
2) Jesus himself directly confronted people with the message of salvation, rather than just living a good lifestyle before them.
3) The apostles like Peter and Paul actively preached and taught about Jesus, rather than practicing "lifestyle evangelism."
4) The simplicity of the gospel - that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone
Adapted from a Daniel Devilder sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/1-the-jesus-touch-daniel-devilder-sermon-on-miracles-of-jesus-98963?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
William L Seitshiro’s sermon discusses the centrality of eternal life to Christianity. It argues that without a belief in eternal life, Christianity would collapse, as this is an essential teaching of the New Testament. The document also contains a sermon by Stephen M. Miller making this same point, that if evidence emerged that Jesus did not rise from the dead and eternal life was fiction, Christianity would be severely undermined. The sermon discusses the importance of having faith in eternal life and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The document provides an introduction to Bible study. It discusses:
1. Having the right heart attitude including a new heart, hungry heart, obedient heart, and humble heart.
2. Having the right conviction including that the Bible is God's word and conveys God's message.
3. Having the right tools including a good Bible translation, notebook, and reference materials.
4. Having the right method which involves three steps - observation to discover what the Scripture says, interpretation to discover what it means, and application to discover what it means for us. The document encourages careful, methodical Bible study to discover the original intended meaning.
This passage describes Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus becomes sick and his sisters Mary and Martha send for Jesus, but he delays two days before going to see Lazarus. By the time Jesus arrives, Lazarus has been dead for four days. Jesus performs a miracle and raises Lazarus from the dead. Though Jesus delays, it is to allow for a greater miracle that will strengthen the faith of the disciples and others who witness it. God sometimes works in mysterious ways that are difficult to understand from a human perspective.
Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness for 40 days after his baptism. Satan tries to get Jesus to turn stones to bread when hungry, worship Satan in exchange for authority over the world's kingdoms, and jump from the temple to prove God will protect him. Jesus resists each temptation by quoting scripture. Where Adam failed in his temptation and fell to sin, Jesus succeeds in resisting temptation without sin. His victory demonstrates his power over Satan and qualification to conquer sin and death as the promised Messiah and savior of humanity.
The man had been ill for 38 years and was lying by the pool of Bethesda, hoping to be healed. When Jesus saw him, he asked "Do you want to be healed?". The man responded that he had no one to help him into the pool. Jesus then said "Get up, take up your bed, and walk". Immediately the man was healed, took up his bed, and walked. Jesus' instructions removed any possibility of relapse and expected ongoing success from the healing.
The document provides background on why the Gospel of John was written. It explains that some false teachings emerged claiming Jesus was just a man, so John wrote this Gospel to show that Jesus was God made flesh. John selected miracles from the hundreds Jesus performed that proved His divine identity. He called these "signs." John also showed why religious leaders opposed Jesus, because He claimed equality with God. The purpose of John's Gospel was for readers to believe in Jesus and receive eternal life.
The document discusses whether Christianity should be enticing or offensive in its message. It argues that Christianity should be offensive based on what the Bible says. It provides several reasons for this:
1) The Bible says that salvation comes through hearing the word of God, not by observing someone's lifestyle. The gospel message must therefore be verbalized rather than just demonstrated through lifestyle.
2) Jesus himself directly confronted people with the message of salvation, rather than just living a good lifestyle before them.
3) The apostles like Peter and Paul actively preached and taught about Jesus, rather than practicing "lifestyle evangelism."
4) The simplicity of the gospel - that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone
This document discusses appreciating the good in people and their works, even if they have faults or sins. It provides examples like how we can appreciate King David's psalms and leadership, despite his sins, and how God used Moses and Paul greatly despite their past sins. The document advocates focusing on the good that people do and being accepting ambassadors of love for Jesus, like He was with people.
What would you give to have Jesus with you — with you as He once was with people in the long ago? When reading about Him have you not felt that you were reading of an absent person — one whom you would see in the next life, but not here?
If you love a person very dearly you cannot bear to be away from him; you feel that by staying away you wrong the loved one as well as yourself. I do not see how Jesus could love me very much and willingly be absent from me. I do not feel satisfied when told that He sees me; I want to see Him.
This document discusses evidence that Jesus claimed to be God and provides proof of his deity. It notes that Jesus frequently referred to God as "my Father" and made statements equating himself with God, which shocked his listeners. Jesus performed miracles like healing the sick and controlling nature that demonstrated supernatural power. The most compelling evidence was his resurrection from the dead, which he had predicted. After his crucifixion and burial, the empty tomb was discovered, and Jesus appeared to his disciples on multiple occasions, convincing them he had risen from the dead as he said, proving he is God.
1. JONAH THE DESERTER Based on Jonah 1:1-3
2. JONAH'S FLIGHT LESSONS Based on Jonah 1:3
3. AWAKENED BY A PAGAN based on Jonah 1:4-6
4. THE LORD OR LUCK Based on Jonah 1:7
5. THE FEAR OF GOD Based on Jonah 1:8-10
6. SCRIPTURE AND SUICIDE Based on Jonah 1:11-12
7. PAGAN PIETY Based on Jonah 1:13-17
8. A HOPELESS SITUATION Based on Jonah 2
9. THE SHORTEST SERMON Based on Jonah 3:1-5
10. GOD'S REPENTANCE Based on Jonah 3:10
11. BECOMING WORLD CLASS CHRISTIANS Based on Jonah 3:10-4:11
12. DOWN IN THE DUMPS Based on Jonah 4:1-4
13. THE PRIORITY OF PERSONS Based on Jonah 4:6-11
14. ARE ALL WHO DIE IN INFANCY SAVED? Based on Jonah 4:11
15. WHO CARES ABOUT CATTLE? Based on Johan 4:11
The document provides guidance on how to become a Christian. It begins with an introduction and contents section. It then poses a series of biblical passages and questions to help guide a reader towards accepting Jesus, believing in his death and resurrection, being baptized for forgiveness of sins, and committing to follow him and turn away from a life of sin. The overall message is that one becomes a Christian by having faith in Jesus, repenting of sins, and being baptized.
(1) The document discusses the life and ministry of Dr. Helen Roseveare, a British missionary to the Congo. It details her upbringing, call to missions, medical training, and work establishing hospitals and clinics in the Congo.
(2) In 1964, civil war broke out in the Congo. Roseveare and other missionaries were imprisoned and she was brutally raped. However, she sensed God's presence with her and saw her suffering as a privilege to share in Christ's sufferings.
(3) Despite the hardships, Roseveare continued her medical mission work in the Congo until retirement. She viewed suffering for Christ as a privilege and shared her testimony of God's faithfulness
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The document provides guidance on how to study the Bible through inductive Bible study. It emphasizes the importance of discovering truth for yourself through observation and interpretation, rather than simply being told information. The key steps of inductive Bible study outlined are observation, interpretation, and application. Observation involves closely reading the text and marking important details. Interpretation means understanding the intended meaning of the passage in its context. Application is determining how the meaning applies to one's own life. An example of working through observation of a Bible passage is included.
A brief answer to the question, "Why is the Old Testament so violent?" (because I'm tired of trying to give a super-super-brief answer to the complex question in ten seconds or less).
87 Having a Heavenly Head on Your Shoulders Rick Peterson
Adapted from a Greg Nance sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/10-having-a-heavenly-head-on-your-shoulders-greg-nance-sermon-on-kingdom-of-god-66708?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
Jesus asked many questions to teach important spiritual truths to his followers. Some of the key questions Jesus asked included "Who do you say that I am?" to get his disciples to declare their belief that he is the Messiah. He also asked "Do you believe?" to challenge people's faith. And he asked "Do you want to get well?" to expose whether people truly desired healing or just wanted superficial help. Through questions, Jesus led people to deeper understanding and transformation.
This is a study of the fruit of the Spirit called goodness, and it is one of the best, for it illustrates Christlikeness. He was the best of all good people who have ever lived.
This document discusses Jesus' claims and teachings from the Gospel of John. It provides several quotes from Jesus asserting that he speaks the truth from God and that whoever believes in him will have eternal life. It also includes perspectives from C.S. Lewis and Paul David Houston arguing that Jesus' claims mean he was either God or a lunatic, as no ordinary prophet or teacher would have made such absolute claims. The document emphasizes maintaining a strong Christian witness by being thoroughly convinced in one's beliefs and acting with courage, patience, trustworthiness and caring for others.
The document discusses several key ideas:
1) Islam teaches that all humans are born sinless and each person is only responsible for their own actions, not the sins of others like the Christian idea of original sin.
2) Islam condemns the dogma of original sin and sees children as pure at birth. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they asked for forgiveness and were forgiven.
3) The document questions Christian beliefs about Jesus dying for sins, and argues that Islam teaches repentance is the path to God's mercy. It asks several questions about who is saved from hellfire under Christian doctrine.
The document provides guidance for becoming a Christian through faith and baptism. It begins with an introduction and table of contents. It then presents Bible verses with questions to help readers understand key teachings about Jesus' life, death for our sins, resurrection, and his command for believers to be baptized. It addresses questions about whether Christians still sin after baptism and the role of baptism in receiving forgiveness and the Holy Spirit. The guidance encourages readers to be baptized if they want forgiveness and eternal life.
The document summarizes Jesus healing six blind men according to different biblical accounts, noting there was no set pattern of healing. It also discusses the healing of a blind man in John 9, noting the Pharisees questioned the man and accused him of being blind due to sin. Jesus said he was sent to bring sight to the blind and exposed the Pharisees' spiritual blindness. The document analyzes various verses from the account, addressing theological issues and lessons that can be learned.
Anchored Ministry is a program that provides mentoring for junior high girls ages 12-13. It aims to provide a firm, secure foundation for the girls and help them through challenges they may be facing. The program is designed to take place on Sundays to fit with family schedules. It will teach theological foundations like the gospel, identity in Christ, and spiritual gifts. The goal is to help the girls learn about who God says they are, build them up, and equip them to mentor and evangelize their peers.
130707 chi jesus' temptation by ps. peter calvineaglepointcf
Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert where he fasted for 40 days and was tempted by Satan. Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread when he was hungry, offered him authority over all the kingdoms of the world if he worshipped Satan, and challenged Jesus to throw himself from the highest point of the temple and have angels save him. Each time, Jesus responded by quoting scripture to defend himself. Satan tried to manipulate Jesus' needs, offer shortcuts, and twist scripture to challenge Jesus' faith, but Jesus relied on knowing and properly interpreting the Bible to withstand each temptation.
Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness, where he fasted and was tempted by the devil for 40 days. When he was hungry, the devil tempted him to turn stones into bread. However, Jesus resisted this temptation by quoting scripture that says "man shall not live by bread alone but by every word of God." He demonstrated how to overcome temptation through being filled with the Holy Spirit and relying on God's word rather than human desires.
This document discusses appreciating the good in people and their works, even if they have faults or sins. It provides examples like how we can appreciate King David's psalms and leadership, despite his sins, and how God used Moses and Paul greatly despite their past sins. The document advocates focusing on the good that people do and being accepting ambassadors of love for Jesus, like He was with people.
What would you give to have Jesus with you — with you as He once was with people in the long ago? When reading about Him have you not felt that you were reading of an absent person — one whom you would see in the next life, but not here?
If you love a person very dearly you cannot bear to be away from him; you feel that by staying away you wrong the loved one as well as yourself. I do not see how Jesus could love me very much and willingly be absent from me. I do not feel satisfied when told that He sees me; I want to see Him.
This document discusses evidence that Jesus claimed to be God and provides proof of his deity. It notes that Jesus frequently referred to God as "my Father" and made statements equating himself with God, which shocked his listeners. Jesus performed miracles like healing the sick and controlling nature that demonstrated supernatural power. The most compelling evidence was his resurrection from the dead, which he had predicted. After his crucifixion and burial, the empty tomb was discovered, and Jesus appeared to his disciples on multiple occasions, convincing them he had risen from the dead as he said, proving he is God.
1. JONAH THE DESERTER Based on Jonah 1:1-3
2. JONAH'S FLIGHT LESSONS Based on Jonah 1:3
3. AWAKENED BY A PAGAN based on Jonah 1:4-6
4. THE LORD OR LUCK Based on Jonah 1:7
5. THE FEAR OF GOD Based on Jonah 1:8-10
6. SCRIPTURE AND SUICIDE Based on Jonah 1:11-12
7. PAGAN PIETY Based on Jonah 1:13-17
8. A HOPELESS SITUATION Based on Jonah 2
9. THE SHORTEST SERMON Based on Jonah 3:1-5
10. GOD'S REPENTANCE Based on Jonah 3:10
11. BECOMING WORLD CLASS CHRISTIANS Based on Jonah 3:10-4:11
12. DOWN IN THE DUMPS Based on Jonah 4:1-4
13. THE PRIORITY OF PERSONS Based on Jonah 4:6-11
14. ARE ALL WHO DIE IN INFANCY SAVED? Based on Jonah 4:11
15. WHO CARES ABOUT CATTLE? Based on Johan 4:11
The document provides guidance on how to become a Christian. It begins with an introduction and contents section. It then poses a series of biblical passages and questions to help guide a reader towards accepting Jesus, believing in his death and resurrection, being baptized for forgiveness of sins, and committing to follow him and turn away from a life of sin. The overall message is that one becomes a Christian by having faith in Jesus, repenting of sins, and being baptized.
(1) The document discusses the life and ministry of Dr. Helen Roseveare, a British missionary to the Congo. It details her upbringing, call to missions, medical training, and work establishing hospitals and clinics in the Congo.
(2) In 1964, civil war broke out in the Congo. Roseveare and other missionaries were imprisoned and she was brutally raped. However, she sensed God's presence with her and saw her suffering as a privilege to share in Christ's sufferings.
(3) Despite the hardships, Roseveare continued her medical mission work in the Congo until retirement. She viewed suffering for Christ as a privilege and shared her testimony of God's faithfulness
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The document provides guidance on how to study the Bible through inductive Bible study. It emphasizes the importance of discovering truth for yourself through observation and interpretation, rather than simply being told information. The key steps of inductive Bible study outlined are observation, interpretation, and application. Observation involves closely reading the text and marking important details. Interpretation means understanding the intended meaning of the passage in its context. Application is determining how the meaning applies to one's own life. An example of working through observation of a Bible passage is included.
A brief answer to the question, "Why is the Old Testament so violent?" (because I'm tired of trying to give a super-super-brief answer to the complex question in ten seconds or less).
87 Having a Heavenly Head on Your Shoulders Rick Peterson
Adapted from a Greg Nance sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/10-having-a-heavenly-head-on-your-shoulders-greg-nance-sermon-on-kingdom-of-god-66708?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
Jesus asked many questions to teach important spiritual truths to his followers. Some of the key questions Jesus asked included "Who do you say that I am?" to get his disciples to declare their belief that he is the Messiah. He also asked "Do you believe?" to challenge people's faith. And he asked "Do you want to get well?" to expose whether people truly desired healing or just wanted superficial help. Through questions, Jesus led people to deeper understanding and transformation.
This is a study of the fruit of the Spirit called goodness, and it is one of the best, for it illustrates Christlikeness. He was the best of all good people who have ever lived.
This document discusses Jesus' claims and teachings from the Gospel of John. It provides several quotes from Jesus asserting that he speaks the truth from God and that whoever believes in him will have eternal life. It also includes perspectives from C.S. Lewis and Paul David Houston arguing that Jesus' claims mean he was either God or a lunatic, as no ordinary prophet or teacher would have made such absolute claims. The document emphasizes maintaining a strong Christian witness by being thoroughly convinced in one's beliefs and acting with courage, patience, trustworthiness and caring for others.
The document discusses several key ideas:
1) Islam teaches that all humans are born sinless and each person is only responsible for their own actions, not the sins of others like the Christian idea of original sin.
2) Islam condemns the dogma of original sin and sees children as pure at birth. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they asked for forgiveness and were forgiven.
3) The document questions Christian beliefs about Jesus dying for sins, and argues that Islam teaches repentance is the path to God's mercy. It asks several questions about who is saved from hellfire under Christian doctrine.
The document provides guidance for becoming a Christian through faith and baptism. It begins with an introduction and table of contents. It then presents Bible verses with questions to help readers understand key teachings about Jesus' life, death for our sins, resurrection, and his command for believers to be baptized. It addresses questions about whether Christians still sin after baptism and the role of baptism in receiving forgiveness and the Holy Spirit. The guidance encourages readers to be baptized if they want forgiveness and eternal life.
The document summarizes Jesus healing six blind men according to different biblical accounts, noting there was no set pattern of healing. It also discusses the healing of a blind man in John 9, noting the Pharisees questioned the man and accused him of being blind due to sin. Jesus said he was sent to bring sight to the blind and exposed the Pharisees' spiritual blindness. The document analyzes various verses from the account, addressing theological issues and lessons that can be learned.
Anchored Ministry is a program that provides mentoring for junior high girls ages 12-13. It aims to provide a firm, secure foundation for the girls and help them through challenges they may be facing. The program is designed to take place on Sundays to fit with family schedules. It will teach theological foundations like the gospel, identity in Christ, and spiritual gifts. The goal is to help the girls learn about who God says they are, build them up, and equip them to mentor and evangelize their peers.
130707 chi jesus' temptation by ps. peter calvineaglepointcf
Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert where he fasted for 40 days and was tempted by Satan. Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread when he was hungry, offered him authority over all the kingdoms of the world if he worshipped Satan, and challenged Jesus to throw himself from the highest point of the temple and have angels save him. Each time, Jesus responded by quoting scripture to defend himself. Satan tried to manipulate Jesus' needs, offer shortcuts, and twist scripture to challenge Jesus' faith, but Jesus relied on knowing and properly interpreting the Bible to withstand each temptation.
Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness, where he fasted and was tempted by the devil for 40 days. When he was hungry, the devil tempted him to turn stones into bread. However, Jesus resisted this temptation by quoting scripture that says "man shall not live by bread alone but by every word of God." He demonstrated how to overcome temptation through being filled with the Holy Spirit and relying on God's word rather than human desires.
Adapted from a Greg Nance sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/7-what-does-it-take-to-follow-jesus-greg-nance-sermon-on-discipleship-66074?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
This document is a chapter from a book that discusses the nature of God in Christianity. It aims to present what the Bible says about whether God is one or three, and whether Jesus is God or a separate entity. The chapter examines several Bible passages and raises questions about whether they portray Jesus as distinct from God or as part of a Trinity. It argues that Jesus distinguished himself from God and was led, tempted, and commanded by God and the Spirit, which suggests he cannot be God.
This document provides biographical information about Oswald Chambers and introduces his daily devotional My Utmost for His Highest. It describes how Chambers was a Scottish minister and teacher in the early 20th century. It explains that the daily readings in the devotional were compiled from his lectures and talks given in various settings. The introductory passages seek to convey that Chambers' teachings have endured and can continue to bring inspiration from the Holy Spirit to readers.
The document provides a guided study on Luke 4:9-13, which describes Jesus being tempted by the devil. It contains the following key points:
1. The devil tempts Jesus to prove he is the Son of God by jumping from the temple, citing scripture to manipulate God into protecting him.
2. Jesus responds that one should not test God. The devil will use any means, even sacred texts, to tempt people into glorifying themselves rather than God.
3. When the devil's temptations conclude, he leaves Jesus but only until a more opportune time, showing his persistent nature. Believers must always be on guard against future attacks.
The document discusses Jesus' miracles and their power to reveal God's saving love. It describes how Jesus performed miracles like healing the blind, deaf, lame, and raising the dead. These miracles showed people that through faith in God, they could be freed from bondage to sin. The story of Bartimaeus demonstrates that faith is both a gift from God and requires an act of believing. The document encourages allowing one's actions to reflect God's love as Jesus did through his deeds.
The document outlines plans to change the focus of a men's Bible study group. It discusses the need to 1) develop relationships and accountability, 2) evaluate sins and repent with honesty before God and others, and 3) examine whether group members have accurate understandings of God, man, Christ, and faith or if they are "trying to feed and water goats". It emphasizes applying Scripture daily, being desperate for God's Word, and coming prepared each week to discuss what God is teaching through His Word and working in members' lives. The goal is for the group to truly understand and live out Scripture together.
God is present in the Word; God is present in the Eucharist. In the Economic Trinity, the Incarnate Second Person is the Mediator who prays and saves by his presence. He is Emmanuel. Therefore whether we pray the Psalms or partake of the Eucharist, we are united with Our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom alone we 'come' to the Father.
The document is a sermon that discusses walking as Jesus walked based on a Bible passage. The passage encourages Christians to live lives resembling Jesus' life through their lifestyle, words and relationships. The sermon notes that familiarity with Jesus has made him seem safe and less challenging, so readers need to rediscover Jesus by reading the Gospels with openness and humility. It then dives into the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery to exemplify sitting at Jesus' feet and learning from how he lived.
The document discusses the nature of God in Christianity based on an analysis of biblical passages. It questions whether God is one or three, and whether Jesus is equal to or distinct from God. The author analyzes passages where Jesus refers to God as greater than himself, and says he can do nothing on his own. The document concludes Jesus was a prophet and man, not God, based on biblical evidence.
This document provides information about a book titled "Copyright - Zac Poonen (1994)" that discusses Satan. It includes an introduction, table of contents, and the first chapter titled "Why You Should Know Your Enemy." The introduction states that the messages were given to young students to warn them about Satan's attempts to pollute them and that knowing Satan's schemes is important. The first chapter discusses the importance of knowing your enemy and provides biblical examples of Satan's origins and deception. It encourages readers to study Satan so they can overcome temptations and not live in fear of him.
The document provides a guided Bible study on Luke 4:5-8, which describes Jesus being tempted by the devil. It includes:
1) An overview of the passage, noting that the devil tempted Jesus by showing him all the kingdoms of the world and offering them if Jesus would worship the devil.
2) A discussion of three principles for resisting temptation, including that Satan offers the world to gain people's souls, the importance of reading "the fine print" in any temptation, and that what is worshipped will ultimately be served.
3) Questions for reflection and affirmations to recite in resisting temptation focused on sight and worshipping only God.
1) Jesus is God the Son and the creator of all things. He has authority over nature, healing sickness, and can command life and death.
2) As Lord, Jesus deserves our obedience to his commands in order to remain in his love and know God.
3) True believers will live as Jesus did through obedience to God's word.
This document provides an overview of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. It begins by describing how Jesus originally called ordinary men to follow him and how this changed their lives. It then defines a disciple as a student or follower who imitates their teacher. The document explains that to become a disciple of Jesus, one must repent of their sins and trust in Jesus' sacrifice on the cross to be saved. It emphasizes that salvation is by grace alone, not works, and that believing Jesus is Lord means viewing him as the master and owner of one's life.
Adapted from a Jeffery Anselmi sermon series https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/4-jesus-used-the-word-to-equip-others-jeffery-anselmi-sermon-on-bible-232922?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
This document is a chapter from a book that discusses the nature of God in Christianity. It aims to present what the author found in their research of the Bible on this topic. The chapter asks several questions at the beginning to introduce the topics it will cover, such as whether God is one or three, if Jesus is equal to God, and if Jesus is the son of God. It then provides various verses from the Bible to analyze these questions. For example, it examines verses where Jesus distinguishes himself from God, says God is greater than him, and that he was sent by God. The chapter aims to use logic and reasoning to understand what the Bible actually says about if Jesus is God based on these verses. It concludes by
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The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise from death. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
284-Could Not Drive Them Out 285-Your RefugeRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise from death. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
282-283 The Day the Son Stood Still-He Left Nothing UndoneRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
280-281 The Waters of Jordan-Joshua Saved Rahab the HarlotRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing our sins to the cross when he died, and solved our mortality problem by rising from the dead, proving we can also overcome death. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
278-279 As An Eagle-Pisgah's Sight and Mose's DeathRick Peterson
The document discusses how Jesus solved humanity's sin problem by nailing sins to the cross when he died, and solved the problem of death by rising from the grave, proving that believers can also rise from the dead. It encourages the reader to be born again and follow Jesus.
56 Unlimited Power In A Limited Space revisitedRick Peterson
This sermon is a slightly modified version of the one preached 12/23/18.
Adapted from a Scott Chambers sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/2-jesus-unlimited-power-in-a-limited-space-scott-chambers-sermon-on-jesus-christ-135274?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
The Book of Revelation, filled with symbolic and apocalyptic imagery, presents one of its most striking visions in Revelation 9:3-12—the locust army. Understanding the significance of this locust army provides insight into the broader themes of divine judgment, protection, and the ultimate triumph of God’s will as depicted in Revelation.
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Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
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2. When we are in a relationship with Jesus, one of
the things we are told is to read the Bible, study
the Bible, meditate on the things in the Bible.
We are told in sermon after sermon to spend
time in the Word because it will benefit us.
3. Then we decided to spend a couple of minutes
reading the Bible (Probably the book of Numbers),
and the clouds of Heaven did not seem to open
nor did a halo from heaven drop down upon us,
so we kind of gave up.
After we woke up, we concluded that we really
did not need to read the Word because “the
preacher will tell me what I need to know!” ?
4. We are starting a “sub” series in our
“ ,”
“ ,” we are
going to see just how important the Word of
God is to us and how reading it and even, dare I
say, memorizing some of it is vital to our growth
as well as our spiritual survival.
5. In this series we are going to examine how
Jesus used the Word in various situations as
well as how HIS words that we have recorded in
the Bible can be used in everyday practical
terms.
The Bible is a powerful weapon in our arsenal
and constant time in the Word will benefit us
greatly. There is a reason for passages such
.
6. NIV For the word of God is alive
and active. Sharper than any double-edged
sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and
spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts
and attitudes of the heart.
Today we are going to examine how Jesus dealt
with an issue we all face on a daily basis, the
issue of temptation.
We need to understand that Jesus had to face
temptation. We also need to realize that
temptation in itself is not a sin.
7. NIV but each person is tempted
when they are dragged away by their own evil
desire and enticed. Then, after desire has
conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it
is full-grown, gives birth to death.
Hebrews tells us that Jesus can sympathize
with us because He was tempted in all manners,
yet He made it through those temptations
without sin.
8. NIV For this reason he had to be
made like them, fully human in every way, in
order that he might become a merciful and
faithful high priest in service to God, and that he
might make atonement for the sins of the
people. Because he himself suffered when he
was tempted, he is able to help those who are
being tempted.
9. The passage tells us that He can help those who
are being tempted.
So today we are going to see how Jesus used
the Word to have victory over temptation.
We can have the same victory if we will follow
His example!
Let’s begin with . This passage
along with the parallel passages ( ,
) are where we find the event of Jesus
being tempted in the wilderness.
10. NIV Then Jesus was led by the
Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the
devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights,
he was hungry. The tempter came to him and
said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these
stones to become bread." Jesus answered, "It
is written:
11. So, let us begin with our first observation
concerning temptation and why it is important
to learn how to fight it off.
This event, Jesus being led into the wilderness
to be tempted happens right after the baptism of
Jesus where the Father exclaims that this is my
Son in whom I am well-pleased.
12. One thing we need to be aware of in life is that
many times after great spiritual victories, comes
great times of temptation.
Verse one tells us that Jesus was led into the
wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
The word TEMP means TO TEST, to be put to the
test in order to ascertain the nature of someone,
including imperfections, faults or other
qualities.
13. Jesus was tested so He could sympathize with
our struggle.
It was also meant to show Satan who was in
control.
Satan knew who Jesus was, but he wanted to
see if Jesus in His food deprived, weakened,
state could withstand a temptation attack.
14. Now Jesus showed His full humanity by the fact
that after 40 days with no food, Mathew tells us
in verse that Jesus was HUNGRY!
HUNGRY?
I would be a STARVED LUNATIC laying in a fetal
position whimpering! I am almost to that point
when I miss my weekly Chinese buffet!
We have other examples of folks going that long
without food.
15. Moses; NIV Moses was there with
the LORD forty days and forty nights without
eating bread or drinking water. And he wrote on
the tablets the words of the covenant—the Ten
Commandments.
Elijah; NIV So he got up and ate
and drank. Strengthened by that food, he
traveled forty days and forty nights until he
reached Horeb, the mountain of God.
16. In verse , Satan comes to Jesus and said IF
YOU are the Son of God…
Satan begins with an attempt for Jesus to doubt
God.
You have to remember up to this point,
Jesus had yet to perform any miracles.
Jesus was fully human.
17. Satan used the same tactic with Eve in the
beginning.
He tried to get her to doubt God, His love and
His provision. With Eve he tried to get her not to
trust that God had her best interests in mind.
So here you have Satan, and you have Jesus
who was coming off a 40-day fast!
18. Jesus, you are hungry, if you are the Son of
God, turn these stones into bread, have some
nice bread.
Look at this stone, it kind of looks like a small
loaf of bread!
Think about how hungry Jesus is.
I know after a few hours I would be really
hungry.
19. What is the harm in turning a rock into bread?
This is the subtle way temptation works, what’s
the harm?
What’s the problem with this small area of
compromise of your faith?
Who will know, who will be hurt?
So, what is the problem with this request by
Satan?
20. Satan was trying to tempt Jesus into doubting
God.
The baptism of Jesus marked the beginning of
His public ministry.
This is when the crowds would begin to gather,
and the miracles would begin to flow.
Satan is saying, don’t you wonder if you can do
it?
He is also trying to get Jesus to use His power
selfishly. Hey Jesus, use your power that you
might have on Yourself!
21. Also, behind this temptation is the question,
what kind of Messiah would Jesus be?
Would He be selfish or selfless?
Ironically, in later miracles Jesus did supply
baskets full of bread, but he supplied them for a
hungry crowd, not to satisfy himself. And he did
the miracles in God’s timing for God’s purposes
as part of His mission. (see ; )
22. So how did Jesus fend off this temptation?
He used scripture! He quotes
NIV He humbled you, causing
you to hunger and then feeding you with manna,
which neither you nor your ancestors had
known, to teach you that man does not live on
bread alone but on every word that comes from
the mouth of the Lord.
23. The context of this verse is a perfect fit for the
situation. Moses was reminding Israel of the
way they had doubted God by wanting to go
back to Egypt.
Jesus was not going to make that same
mistake.
When tempted to doubt God, we can go to the
Word. It worked for Jesus. Jesus did not turn
Satan into a frog or He did not use philosophical
arguments, He simply quoted the truth of
.
24. Jesus answered,
Jesus did not ask Satan to wait for Him to look
up the passage on His Phone app,
He simply quoted it from memory.
Let’s look at verses .
25. NIV Then the devil took him to the
holy city and had him stand on the highest point
of the temple. "If you are the Son of God," he
said, "throw yourself down. For it is written:
"'He will command his angels concerning you,
and they will lift you up in their hands, so that
you will not strike your foot against a stone.'"
Jesus answered him,
26. Well, Jesus hit a homerun off of Satan in His
first at bat, so now Satan winds up for his
second attempt.
He takes Jesus to Jerusalem and had Him stand
on the pinnacle of the temple.
Satan is smart, never forget that.
He sees that Jesus is using Scripture to fight
him off.
So, Satan takes a stab at it.
27. "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw
yourself down. For it is written: "'He will
command his angels concerning you, and they
will lift you up in their hands, so that you will
not strike your foot against a stone.’”
Satan tells Jesus to throw Himself off the temple
and He will not be hurt because of the passage
he quotes to Jesus!
28. The quote is from .
So Satan knows the Word also!
Oops, there is a problem.
Satan has left out an important part of the verse.
Look at verse of
NIV For he will command his angels
concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
they will lift you up in their hands, so that
you will not strike your foot against a stone.
29. The passage says that God will protect your in
all your ways.
WE have to realize that the Scriptures can be
twisted or taken out of context.
Satan is a master of this technique.
So, what is the problem with this temptation?
30. First, Jesus would be putting His life in danger
for no good reason.
Second, this is a temptation for Jesus to avoid
doing God’s will and doing it a different way.
This is a way to avoid the cross.
If Jesus had done this, many would have viewed
it and accepted Him as the Messiah.
He would have been able to avoid all the
persecution and suffering He was going to
experience.
31. Then He could have set up the Kingdom that the
Jews of the day thought the Messiah would set
up, an earthly Kingdom with Israel on the top of
the heap instead of the eternal Kingdom God
was wanting.
How did Jesus deal with this? PROPER use of
Scripture. Jesus uses NIV Do
not put the Lord your God to the test as you did
at Massah.
Jesus answered him,
32. We are tempted to avoid God’s will in our life
when His will takes us down a path we do not
want to travel, or a path that is going to be
difficult, or possibly a path that will cost us
something we do not want to lose.
We fight that with proper use of the Bible.
33. NIV Again, the devil took him to a
very high mountain and showed him all the
kingdoms of the world and their splendor. "All
this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow
down and worship me." Jesus said to him,
Then the devil left him, and angels
came and attended him.
34. Jesus hits it out of the park again.
Satan is going to try one more thing.
He takes Jesus to a high mountain and shows
Him the all the kingdoms of the world and their
splendor.
Jesus, bow down to me and these are all yours!
35. This temptation involved getting Jesus to doubt
God, as well as trying to get Him to evade God’s
will.
Bow down to me and I will make it easy for you.
We tend to worship the easy don’t we.
Satan was not asking to be worshipped as God,
but rather that Jesus would be acknowledging
that Satan is the overlord of the world,
submitting Himself to Satan as such.
36. What we have here also is the temptation to
follow empty promises.
Does Satan own the world to where he could
give control over to Jesus?
More NO than YES.
tells us that our battle is against
the powers of darkness.
37. NIV For our struggle is not
against flesh and blood, but against the rulers,
against the authorities, against the powers of
this dark world and against the spiritual forces
of evil in the heavenly realms.
says the god of this age (Satan)
has blinded folks.
38. NIV The god of this age has
blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they
cannot see the light of the gospel that displays
the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Everything belongs to God; however, the only
power Satan has over anything is what we give
him. indicates this.
39. NIV As for you, you were dead in
your transgressions and sins, in which you
used to live when you followed the ways of this
world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air,
the spirit who is now at work in those who are
disobedient.
40. We have to avoid being tempted by empty
promises.
Politicians are masters of the empty promise.
Vote for me and I will give you xyz. You vote,
and XYZ never comes.
How did Jesus fight this off?
Jesus said to him,
Then the devil left him,
and angels came and attended him.
41. A quote from !
NIV Fear the LORD your God,
serve him only and take your oaths in his name.
He first told him to get away, then Jesus
reminded him who we are called to worship!
42. Each time Jesus was tempted by Satan,
Jesus simply used and applied Scripture.
Think of all the ways He could have chosen to
handle the temptations.
He chose scripture.
IF it is good enough for Jesus,
then it should be good enough for me.
Jesus also employed a tactic along with
scripture that is found in the New Testament.
43. NIV Submit yourselves, then, to God.
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Don’t give in, don’t give up.
When Satan puts a situation before us God’s
Word leads us in the best direction.
The Word is powerful, read it, memorize it,
absorb it, USE IT!