PLEASANT VALLEY
CHURCH OF CHRIST
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SERMON TITLES
DATE: February 26th, 2012 SPEAKER:
DAVID HICKS
SUNDAY MORINING 11 AM:
"True Kindness Starts With Me!"
SUNDAY EVENING 5 PM:
"The Body of Christ"
NEW POSTINGS
KNOW THE TRUTH - "The Host With The Most!" February 1st, 2012
Excerpt-
The idea of
a Host conjures up images of
invitations, rsvp’s, and guests arriving at a pre-disclosed location.
To appreciate this concept of a
Host, and God as the ultimate
Host, consider that God has
provided at the expense of His Son a way by which He has offered to
Host all those who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
His offering
of Himself (His Son) is a demonstration of love beyond the expression of
words; yet, something greater than anything we know as valuable. His grace
permeates through the Gospel message, as the only provider of the Way for us
to achieve life with Him.
A SWORD - "Will You Marry Me? Part 4" February 15th, 2012
Excerpt -
How much do you know about marriage?
In observance of humanity, I am persuaded to
believe that too many know too little about this subject. I invite you to
study this very important theme as God has instructed and instituted this
union.
The need is obvious. It is obvious by the
fact that two out of three marriages end in divorce today (a stat that has
even found its way into the “Body of
Christ”). It is obvious by the advice given by marriage counselors,
preachers, in-laws, lawyers, advice columnists, and by this entire like. It
is obvious by the attitude of many of our civil authorities, Senators,
representatives, and so on. It is obvious by the teaching that our children
are exposed to in our public schools.
It is interesting to note that none of the
above, including most preachers, refer to God’s word in dealing with marital
problems, or even teaching in advance the understanding of marriage as God
has revealed it. God’s word affirms that there is not a problem that a
husband or wife may have that God doesn’t answer.
Beginning
with this lesson we want to present some specific responsibilities of the
husband and wife. These will be brief because of the format we are working
with, but will serve as a starting point for your study.
With each
relationship there are corresponding responsibilities established by God.
Successful marriages do not just happen! They are the result of a
realization of responsibility and a working towards fulfilling these
specific commissions. Marriages have troubles, and many break up, because of
the failure to realize and fulfill responsibility on the part of either or
both the husband and wife. Let’s note some basic necessary responsibilities
of marriage. We will begin with the Husband first.
FOUNDATIONS - "THE BODY OF CHRIST - ESTABLISHED KINGDOM vs. PREMILLENNIALISM – INTRO" February 20th, 2012
Excerpt -
In our
previous lesson, we established some fast facts concerning the kingdom. As
we introduce the origins of premillennialism, we will additionally continue
to give scriptural support for the present existence of the kingdom and
God’s true eternal purpose in Christ Jesus –
Ephesians
3:10-11.
THOUGHTS - "THE SEVEN - UPS!" February 13th, 2012
Excerpt -
Note:
The
origin of these seven –ups is not my handy work. It was an old bulletin
that I had in my records, which also does not site the first origins of
these points.
I have
included my notes to the points for better explanation; and have added
God’s work to them for all of our benefit!
LIVE BY FAITH - "WITNESSES TO ME - ACTS 9:26-31" February 22nd, 2012
Excerpt - Let's review this first journey of Saul of Tarsus, thus far:
He received
warrants to arrest Christians in Damascus from the high priest in Jerusalem
(Acts
9:1-2).
From
Jerusalem, he travel towards Damascus and during this journey the Lord
appeared to him, gave him instruction, and caused him to be blind (Acts 9:3-9;
Galatians 1:15-16).
Saul was
taken into Damascus to the house of Judas. The Lord appeared to Ananias and
commanded him to go to Saul. They were brought together and Saul’s
conversion was completed, and his sight returned to him. He was introduced
to the brethren in Damascus (Acts
9:11-19).
Saul then
went into Arabia (the area east of Damascus), for a time to receive the
revelation of Jesus Christ directly from the Lord (Galatians
1:11-17).
He then
returned to Damascus and began to preach Jesus as the Christ in the
synagogues of Damascus; amazing and confounding the Jews who knew the reason
the high priest had sent him there (Acts
9:20-22).
Finally, at
the end of three years-time (Galatians
1:18), and because of a plot by the Jews to kill Saul; he is
going to have to flee Damascus in secret (Acts
9:23-25).
In this
lesson, we will conclude this first journey of Saul of Tarsus, and see the
results of the power of the doctrine of Christ when
“His body” trusts and abides in
it!