1. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THT THE DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE WAS FIRST GIVEN BY THE LORD – genesis 2:18-25 -marriage, as defined by God, is between a man and a woman -Christians follow the Word of God 2. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT PROBLEMS ARE A PART OF THE FAMILY DYNAMIC – 1 Peter 1:6 […]
There are some things we need to understand when it comes to family……. 1.) WE MUST UNDERSTAND THAT ONLY THE LORD CAN CHANGE ANYONE – Ephesians 3:20 -only Jesus can change people How can we be changed when it comes to the family? 1. Make a decision to change yourself – 1 Cor 11:28 -we […]
Joel 1:15 – the Lord is coming back soon and there are 3 things that need to happen: 1. Cry out to the Lord in Prayer – vs14,19 2. Blow a Trumpet – 2:1, 15 3. Sound an Alarm – 2:1 ***CRYING OUT TO THE LORD CRYING OUT TO THE LORD IS A SUPERNATURAL WEAPON […]
1. There is a spiritual WAR being waged for the soul of the US a.1963, Madalyn Murray O’Hair won a lawsuit against the Baltimore School System, which voted in her favor 8-1 to ban school prayer and label it “unconstitutional” b. In 1973 Roe VS Wade the supreme court decided that restricting abortion is unconstitutional […]
Exodus 33:9-11 Vs #”the Lord talked with Moses” Vs # the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Moses was a friend of God, We are Friends with God, He speaks to His Friends John 15:14-15 If we follow Him, we will be His friend and He will reveal things to us. Exodus […]
(v7 – things we need to understand) (1.) WE MUST UNDERSTAND THAT WE HAVE TO FIGHT – 2 Timothy 4:7 -Don’t Lose Your Fight….. -we must fight and it is a good fight. a. it is a good fight because God fights for us […]
-Israel was away from the Lord and the Lord sent a prophet to tell Israel to get back to Him. -Joel told Judah – the Southern Kingdom – to CRY OUT TO THE LORD…Joel 1:14,19 ***Definition of Crying Out – to shout…to make a loud humming noise…to roar like a lion…a ringing or shrill sound…to […]
STAY IN YOUR OWN LANE Luke 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. […]
Genesis 24:16-21 3 qualities that are revealed from a strong prayer life Quality #1– Selflessness Rebekah didn’t just have a servants talk but she had a servants walk Quality #2– Endurance and Strength The presence of Jesus is reviving Quality #3– The Lord takes care of ALL our situations. Its easier to trust Him. Genesis […]
1. HOLD ON TO THE PROMISE- The Lord always keeps His promises~ Number 23:19 What has He spoken to you? ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20 2. TRUST HIM IN THE JOURNEY- God did not lead them on the road that made the most sense!!!! ~ Exodus 13:17-18 HE TOOK THEM THE LONG WAY…. *Sometimes He […]
Chapter One -Israel had fallen and turned away from the Lord because of prosperity and safety -Israel was warned by the Lord through prophets to turn to Him or face God’s judgment vs1-4 – tell everyone what has happened so they will not make the same mistake -Joel has a cure for Israel to get […]
The Family (1) THE DEFINITION OIF MARRIAGE – v1 -the Bible is what we believe in and go by as believers -the Bible gives us the definition of marriage -1 Peter 3:1 – husbands and wives -Genesis 2:21-24 – the Lord defines marriage -Genesis 3:16 & 4:1 – the Lord says to have children – […]