Sermon: Wilderness Bible Passage: Psalm 63 I. Background of the Psalm: Most likely, the psalmist was away from the Sanctuary (forced exile to be away 2 Sam 15:23-16:4) (cf. verses 1-2) 1. Superscription of the psalm says, “A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah.” 2. David’s
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Series: The Book of Zechariah Sermon: Consequence for Disregarding Covenant Relationship with God Bible Passage: Zech 5:1-4 I. Introductory Information on a Covenant: 1. We see the practice of covenant making in non-biblical and biblical world a. Essentially, the substance of covenants in both the world is pretty much the same
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Sermon: Repentance from Compromises Bible Passage: Rev 2:12-17 Some useful background information Verse 12: Jesus introduces Himself as “the one who has the sharp, double-edged sword” 1. The Roman governor of Asia had the authority to give death sentence 2. This authority was called “the right of the sword,” in Latin
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Series: The Book of Zechariah Sermon: Divine Restoration Bible Passage: Zechariah 3:1-7 I. In a vision Zechariah saw a courtroom scene 1. The LORD (verse 2) 2. The Angel of the LORD (verse 1) 3. An Accuser (verse 1) 4. Joshua (verse 1) 5. Onlookers (verse 4, 5) II. The Accuser “accused” Joshua,
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Sermon: Human Fathers, a Reflection of the Heavenly Father Bible Passage: Matthew 6:9a Our Father Who is in the Heavens I. Introduction 1. I do not remember anyone teaching me about fatherhood 2. I thought that fatherhood comes naturally, an instinct! 3. Soon I realized that my fatherhood was/is characterized
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Series: The Book of Zechariah Sermon: Divine Restoration Bible Passage: Zechariah 1:7-2:13 I. Last week 1. The LORD promised “Turn to me,” says the Lord Sabaoth, “and I will turn to you” (verse 2) 2. The they paid attention and confessed, ‘The Lord Sabaoth has indeed done what He said He would
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Sermon: The Word, Repentance, and Restoration Bible Passage: Zechariah 1:1-6 I. Verse 1 carries the expression “the Word of the LORD” 1. Gen 15:1 “After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram; I am thy shield, thy exceeding great reward” 2.
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Sermon: Human (In)sufficiency and Divine Enablement Bible Passage: Zechariah 4:6b-7 I. Introduction Prophets Zechariah and Haggai started their prophetic ministry in 520 BC (Haggai’s preaching began two months before Zechariah’s) 1. Haggai 1:1 “On the first day of the sixth month of King Darius’ second year, the Lord spoke this message
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Sermon: Evidence of Spiritual Transformation and Maturity Bible Passage: Philippians 1:1-11 Three important transformations that call for our attention (verses 1-2): 1. Paul’s transformation (verse 1) a. A person with an impressive credentials identifies himself voluntarily as a “slave” “a bond slave”—“slave of Christ” b. What an amazing transformation Paul
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Sermon: Not so with you Bible Passage: Mark 10:35-45 Mark 10:35-45 is part of the larger passage Mark 8:22-10:45 1. This large section contains three predictions of Jesus’ death and resurrection, each of which carries Jesus’ teaching on discipleship/leadership a. 8:31 prediction b. 8:34-38 discipleship/leadership i. Whoever desires to come
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