The Day of the Lord
By Pastor James Black | June 16, 2020
The Day of the Lord
II Thessalonians 1:1- 2:2
Paul’s encouragement to the church of the Thessalonians concerning the coming of the Lord. In facing their fears they should-
I- Rest, 1:4-7
1- in their worth, v4-5
2- in their wait, v7
II Relax, 2:1-2
1- their faith, v1
2- their fear, v2
III- Reason, 2:3-4
1- the requirements, v3
2- the revealing, v4
IV- Remember, 2:5-8
1- the restraint, v5-6
2- the rebellon,
a- mystery of lawlessness
b- the man of sin, antichrist
V- Resolve, 2:15-17
1- Convictions, v15
2- Comfort, v16-17
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The Fire of Work
By Pastor James Black | June 2, 2020
The Fire of Work
Matthew 3:11
The fire of God is a picture of his power. Though we do not see fire from heaven today, we can still see his power in our daily lives.
I- Defense, Exodus 14:18-24
1- The Hedge, v19
2- The Help, v20, 24-25; Rev 11:5, 20:9
II- Departure, II Kings 2:11-12
1- Chariot
2- Chosen, Elijah; Luke 16:22
III- Deliverance, II Kings 6:15-17
1- Multitude, v16
2- Magnitude, v17
IV- Disciples,
1- Power, Acts 2:3
2- Purpose, Hebrews 1:7; Ps 104:4
V- Delight
1- Remnant, Zechariah 13:9
2- Reward, I Cor. 3:13-14
3- Rejoicing, I Peter 1:7
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The Fire of Worship
By Pastor James Black | May 28, 2020
The Fire of Worship
Deuteronomy 5:23-26
The Fire of God speaks of His purification and His punishment in the live’s of men. This is shown in the fire, pictured in the acts of worship.
I- The Place of Worship, Numbers 9:15-16
1- The Fellowship, Exodus 25:8
2- The Faithfulness, Numbers 9:15-16
II- The Promise of Worship, I Kings 18:36-38
1- The Proof, v36-37
2- The Power, v38-39
III- The Plea of Worship, I Chronicles 21:26-27
1- The Guilt, v1, 7-8, 14-17
2- The Grace, v13, 24-27
IV- The Prayer of Worship,
1- The Request, II Chronicles 6:18-20
2- The Response, II Chronicles 7:1-3
V- The Prince of Worship, Revelation 1:10-18
1- His Appearance, v13-16
2- His Accomplishment, v17-18
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The Fire of Witness
By Pastor James Black | May 19, 2020
The Fire of Witness reveals to us the character of God in His dealings with His people. He appears first in a bush, then a pillar and then a mountain. Afterward we see Him in His Throne and finally his Triumph. This shows the mercy and majesty of God to approach us lowly as a bush but to ultimately continue until his glory fills the heavens.
Found in the –
I- Bush, Exodus 3:1-5
1-Humanity, bush
2- Deity, fire
3- Eternity, not consumed
II- The Pillar, Exodus 13:21-22
1- Presence
2- Provision
3- Protection, Ex. 14:19-20
III- The Mount, Exodus 24:16-17
1- Majesty, Ex. 19:18
2- Mystery
3- Authority, Deut 4:36
IV- The Throne, Daniel 7:9-10
1- Wonder, v9
2- Worship, v10a
3- Work, v10b-11
V- The Triumph, Revelation 19:11-13
1- Righteousness, v11
2- Royalty, v12; many crowns
3- Recognition, v13; The Word
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Happy Mother’s Day
By Pastor James Black | May 13, 2020
A Godly Mother; Pro. 31:1
A Mother’s-
I- Commitment, v2
1- Her Legacy, “my son”
2- Her Love, “my womb”
3- Her Labor, “my vows”
II- Counsel,
1- Morality, v3
2- Sobriety, v4-7
3- Honesty, v8-9
III- Crown, v25
1- Her Strength,
a- character, v10-12
b- conduct, v13-24
2- Her Honor,
a- wisdom, v26
b- ways, v27
3- Her Rejoicing,
a- reputation, v28-29
b- reward, v30-31
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