by Jack Smith Thesis Statement: God is for us. 1. Proven by the death of Christ. vs. 32 2. Proven in the degree of His forgiveness vs. 33 Lk 23:34; 1 Cor 6:9-11; Rom 8:1 3. Proven in His daily provision vs. 34 Rom 8:32, 37 (more than conquerers – excessively victorious!) Gregory Hills COGH […]
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by Jack Smith Matt 28:18-20 Thesis Statement: The Great Commission can be accomplished through resurrection power. 1. The Church must have a prayer emphasis Lk 18:1; Matt 17:21; Lk 11:1; 2 Chron. 20:3, 12 2. The Church must have a pentecostal emphasis Acts 1:8 3. The Church must have a purpose emphasis Gregory Hills COGH
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by Jack Smith 1. The Person of Calvary A. Sinless in Character B. Singular in His Work 2. The Purpose of Calvary A. To Proclaim God\’s Love B. To Punish Sin Heb. 9:22; 2 Cor. 5:21 3. The Provision of Calvary A. To Provide Life Eph 2:5-6 B. To Provide Liberty from sin John 8:34-36
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Jun 18, 2001 A few weeks ago there was a terrible tragedy in Jerusalem. A wedding party of about 600 people were celebrating together when the floor collapsed beneath them. Those who were partying were focused on the pleasure of the moment. They felt secure in their surroundings. They sensed no danger. They were oblivious
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I just walked in the front door of my house. I live less than a mile north of Purdue University and its football stadium in a nice middle class neighborhood. Tonight the Indianapolis Colts played an exhibition game against the Saints I believe. Anyways following the game there was to be a fireworks display. When
A church goer wrote a letter to the editor of the newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. \”I\’ve gone for 30 years now,\” he wrote, \”and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me I can\’t remember a single
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A trucking firm had experienced a loss through the theft of 24 pigs. The lawyer wanted to impress the jury and so he dramatically stated, \”Men and women of the jury . . . we are talking about 24 pigs. That is twice as many as are sitting in the jury today.\”
\”Who can know it?\” Jer. Just outside a western West Virginia town live two wealthy brothers who together own a large construction company. They also a beautiful acreage where they decided to build adjoining houses for their familes. The houses were finally finished and work on the landscape was now being done. One of the
By Jack Smith Hebrews 4:9-10 Thesis Statement: Entire sanctification: a benefit of salvation believers must not ignore 1. It involves Duty Heb. 4:1 \”anxious dread\” A. Provided by God – \”reserved for you\” B. Promises of God – Eze 36:25; Acts 15:8, 9; Joel 2:28 2. It involves Danger Heb 4:11 3. It involves Direction
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by Jack Smith Philippians 3:17-21; 4:9; 1 Cor 11:1 Thesis Statement: You can be successful in Christian living. 1. Like Paul who received a new direction in his life Philippians 3:20 A. Convicted B. Convinced C. Converted 2. Like Paul who received a new desire for his life Philippians 1:20, 21 A. To Glorify God