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Near to the Father's Heart
Pastor Michael Brown    E-mail Michael
Fatherhood can be very demanding and very rewarding.  How we view
fatherhood largely depends on the type of father we have.  But our
Heavenly Father is the perfect role model.  He shows us how to love with
a divine love - an "agape" love.  It's unconditional.  But it also includes
listening and obeying Him.  And when fathers make Jesus and his
Father their abode, then our homes will be better off too.
John 14:21,23; 1 John 4:8,16,10; Matt. 22:40; Exo. 20:12; Prov. 4:1;
Hebrews 10:22; 1 Corinthians 6:18
Holy Spirit Series - #3 - Spiritual Gifts
Pastor Terry M. Ferrell   E-mail Terry
Greenville Church of God, 217 White Oak Road, Greenville, SC 29605
Continuing our study to research and examine what the Bible really
teaches about the Holy Spirit, we look at the nature, purpose, and
duration of the gifts of the spirit.  What does the Bible say about the
subject?  Many confuse the source of the gifts with the gifts themselves.  
How do we know?  How can we tell?
1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 28-31; Luke 11:13; Acts 2:38; 19:2; 1 Corinthians
14:4,13,14,19; Mark 16:20; 2 Timothy 4:20; Hebrews 2:3,4
How Long Will You Ignore Him?
Pastor James Ritch
Resurrection Hope Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith   Lenoir, North
Carolina
Do you know what your destiny is?  Would you like to know?  Or do you
think you have it already all planned out?  Are you the person God wants
you to be?  Have you even asked Him?  How often does He speak to
your heart?  He's sending you signals.  How long will you continue to
ignore Him?
Luke 13:31-35; Matthew 21:32-46
Raising Godly Kids in an Ungodly World
Wally Winner     E-mail Wally
Joy Fellowship Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith
Children don't need a definition of Christianity.  They need an example of
one.  Raising kids who love God is not an accident.  In fact, God expects
us to.  He expects us to be talking about Him and walking like Him.  So
what's your plan?
Deuteronomy 6:6,7; 4:9
The Message Driven Church
Steve Taylor   E-mail Steve
Lakeshore Bible Church  Tempe, Arizona   Check out Steve's blog
In the church of today, we often hear about the steps and strategies to
grow our attendance.  But sometimes we fail to miss the only strategy of
the early church.  They were message planters more than church
planters.  They were driven by the same focus and message as Jesus.  
They  proclaimed the message of the Kingdom of God with power, just
as they had been instructed.  They knew their purpose and plan.  Do we?
Acts 1:6-8; 2:42-47; 28:23,30,31; 3:19-21; 8:12; 19:8
"Soul" in the New Testament
Jim Rankin
Church of God, Faith of Abraham   Cashmere, Washington
What happens when a person stops breathing?  It sounds like an easy
enough question, but some have missed what the Bible really teaches.  
We are all naturally mortal and subject to death, and in the New
Testament, we find the same answers to this age-old question.
1 Corinthians 15:45; Genesis 2:7; James 2:26; 5:20;
Hebrews 4:12; 6:19; 10:39; Acts 4:32; 2:27,31,43; 3:23; 1 Thessalonians
5:23; Mark 12:33; John 12:27; Romans 2:9; 13:1; 1 Peter 2:11;
Revelation 18:14; Luke 12:4,5
The Kingdom of God
Pastor Joe Myers    E-mail Joe
Cornerstone Bible Church    McDonough, Georgia
When we pray, "thy kingdom come," how often do we think about those
words?  Did you ever stop and think about the theme of Jesus'
preaching and teaching?  His entire life was spent preparing for the
Kingdom of God.  He tells us to seek the kingdom first in our lives too.  
There is an everlasting kingdom coming to those who share in
Abraham's faith, where paradise will be restored as it was in the
beginning.  And nothing in this life is more important.
Genesis 1:27-31; 3:8; 12:2; 13:14; 17:7,8; Acts 8:12; Matthew 6:33;
John 3:2; Mark 4:11; 1 Corinthians 15:23-28; Revelation 21
Our Father God
Vince Finnegan
Living Hope Community Church   Latham, New York
God is the Creator of time and space and everything there is.  He's the
possessor of the whole heavens and earth.  He's in charge of it all.  We
can't even fathom His greatness.  He's beyond our description.  He's
perfect.  He's Almighty.  And yet, He takes the time to listen to us.  He's
concerned about us.  And He calls Himself
our Father.
Some Lessons from John Chapter 21
Pastor Mike Montgomery    E-mail Mike
Guthrie Grove Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith
Do you ever wonder if your service for Christ is all worthwhile?  Does
anyone really notice or care?  Do you feel like you're not making a
difference?  Well, just think about the fear and uncertainty the apostles
felt after Jesus was arrested and crucified.  They were confused. They
had left everything.  But now, for what?  But then Jesus showed them
that the labor for the Lord is always worth it.  It never goes unnoticed.  
Service to Christ is always significant.  So how will you answer the
same questions that Jesus asked Peter?
John 21: Luke 5:1-11; 1 Peter 5:1-7; Matthew 6:21; 1 John 1:9
Truth Matters Radio Broadcast:  The Arian Controversy
Host Sean Finnegan with Alex Hall   E-mail Sean
The Truth Matters radio show on WHAZ (97.3 FM and 1330 AM) airs
each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. and can be heard in the Capital District
of New York State.  Each week covers a different topic with a different
guest as Sean fearlessly explores Bible truth.  In this show, Alex
discusses the major reasons why Christianity began to shift its thinking
towards Greek philosophy and away from its Hebrew roots.
The Model Prayer
Pastor Stephen Bolhous
Freedom in Christ Ministries   Welland, Ontario, Canada
Most of us know and can quote "The Lord's Prayer," but do we ever
really take the words to heart?  What can we learn from "the model
prayer" that Jesus gave to his disciples?  What does it teach us about
our prayers, and what  we desire?  And what are
you praying for?
Ode to My Father
Pastor Rex Cain    E-mail Rex
Church of the Open Bible  Bedford, Ohio
The United States leads the world in fatherless homes.  The statistics
are distressing.  It's not always easy being a parent.  Parenting is a
time-consuming, energy-draining, challenging, 24/7 profession.  And
you never stop being a parent no matter how old your children get.  
Every parent desires for their children to admire and respect them and
wants their affection.  In today's message, we look at the life of Joseph,
a father personally chosen by God to raise Jesus.  As we examine the
text, we find a righteous role model who followed God's leading and
obeyed God's direction.  He lived out the life of faith that Jesus would
witness each day.  And we're reminded that our faithfulness is always
being watched too.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Matthew 1; Ephesians 5; 1 Timothy 5
Christianity Begins at Home
E. Milon Hall   1-23-1966
God's love for the world begins with us.  We all have that challenge.  But
the growth of a Christian is not automatic.  Our homes are where
Christianity begins and where it lives every day.  Our homes are more of
an influence on our family than our church.  What are our children
learning the most from us?  Could our home be known as a church?
John 3:16; Luke 2:39-52; Hebrews 5:8; Proverbs 3:1-4; 16:7;
1 Corinthians 16:19
The Father with a Fixed Heart
Jim Graham  6-16-1974
God is our rock.  But simply knowing that God is all-powerful is not
sufficient.  It's not enough until we change and alter our lives.  But what
ought we to be?  God is looking for men not influenced by the evil in the
world.  He wants men not fearful but fixed on Him.  He wants men who
have a love for God and His word and who see their families do too.  He
wants men concerned for people and who rely only upon Him.
Psalm 111; 112; 34:7; 91:11; Romans 8:28; Acts 2:38
God's Love Knows No Barriers
Jack Hearp
The Samaritans were despised by the Jews.  But not by Jesus.  Normally,
the Jews would do anything to go out of the way to avoid the Samaritans.  
But not Jesus.  Jesus only saw someone in need of salvation.  Jesus
saw someone who needed a friend, not a critic.  And when Jesus initiated
the conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, Jesus only saw a
child who needed a Father's love.It was a lesson to his disciples.  We
have been given the same mission.  What part will you play?
John 4:2-42