Considering the Consequences of Our Choices 1 Kings 21:20 Ahab’s Rebellion: He chose an idolatrous and immoral wife. He began to worship a false god. He led a Nation and his children to rebel against God. He persecuted and killed the prophets of God. He made a treaty with God’s enemy. 1 Kings 16:30-33 The Final Straw for Ahab: I. Ahab’s Request (Ve…

What Causes Discouragement? • Tired • Overwhelmed • Afraid • Disappointed 1 Kings 19:1-14 1. Elijah on the Run (Verses 1-3) 2. Elijah in Despair (Verse 4) 3. Life Lesson: God Always Provides (Verses 5-8) 4. Life Lesson: God Always Shows Up (Verses 9-14) What are you doing here? Lainy Clark, LPC (I will be interviewing Lainy. This is her info for th…

Behind the Scenes of Faith TEXT: 1 Kings 18:20-46 BEHIND THE SCENES OF FAITH 1 Kings 18:20-46 (ESV) FAITH IS PRODUCED BY WILLINGNESS 1 Kings 17:1,18:1, and 18:20-22, and Exodus 32:4-5 Albert Mohler: “Convictions are not merely beliefs we hold; they are those beliefs that hold us in their grip. Without conviction, nothing really matters, and nothing…

Courage to Stand • Ahab – Wicked 1 Kings 16:30-33 1 Kings 18:1-2 • Obadiah – Wavering 1 Kings 18:3-16 • 100 Prophets of Yahweh – Cowardly Ezekiel 33:7-9 • Prophets of Baal and Asherah – Helpless • Elijah -Courageous 1 Kings 18:17-19 Life Lessons from Elijah: 1. Let courage arise from your devotion to Christ. Acts 4:29-31 2. Christians must not be s…

Life Lessons from Elijah 1 Kings 17:1-10 Deuteronomy 11:16-17 Life Lessons from Elijah: 1. God will provide, but often in unexpected ways. Psalm 34:8-10​ Philippians 4:19 2. We must Go when God says, “Go!” Matthew 6:33-34 Vision 2030: • Increase Investment in Strategic Partnerships • Invest in Our Spanish-speaking Community • Invest in Our Children…

2 Timothy 2:15-19 1. Why do we celebrate the Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday? 2. What are the Differences in Christian Denominations? 3. What are the spiritual gifts, and which gifts are still active today? 4. What can we say to women on the topic of Prolife? 5. What does forgiveness look like? 6. What is the Biblical role of women within the…

The Question of Religion and Politics Freedom of Speech – A Prayer for Boldness: Prayer Acts 4:23-24 Prophecy Acts 4:25-26 Psalm 2:1-2 Pushback Acts 4:27-28 Opposition came in the form of Discrimination, Division, and Intimidation. Luke 4:18-19 Acts 10:38 Jesus was a gospel activist who lived with compassion without hiding His moral convictions. Pe…

Hebrews 9:27-28 What Happens After We Die? 1. Always with the Lord 2. Awareness of Our Surroundings 3. Accountability for Our Actions 4. All Things New 1. Always with the Lord 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Luke 23:43 Philippians 1:23 John 14:1-3 2. Awareness of Our Surroundings Luke 16:22-31 Luke 16:22-31 2 Peter 3:8-9 The moment we step from our world i…

Can I trust the Bible? Scripture is from God, So I can trust Him! The Bible is authoritative. The Bible is reliable. The Bible is sufficient. The Bible is true. 2 Timothy 3:10-4:4 The Bible is Inspired by God. (2 Timothy 3:16) The Bible is INSPIRED by God. Major premise: God is true (Romans 3:4). Minor premise: God breathed out the Scriptures (2 Ti…

Has God Rejected Israel? Romans 11:1 Israel is an example of God’s steadfast faithfulness to His people. God’s Covenant with Abraham: Genesis 12:1-3 The Covenant: Place – Nation – Name – People Genesis 15:18-21 Psalm 105:7-11 Romans 9:4-5 Romans 11:1-2 Has God Rejected Israel? It sure looks like it! Could it be that… • God never chose the Jews? • T…

What is our Purpose? “Living without purpose, is like rearranging furniture on the Titanic, you are just killing time until the inevitable end.” (Unknown) Westminster Shorter Catechism Question: What is the chief end of man? Answer: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. Who are you? Ephesians 2:1-10 You are alive in Christ! V…

2 Corinthians 10:4 Recognize: We are in a battle. Resist: Through Faith, Surrender, and Obedience Respond: With Prayer and the Word of God Rejoice: By Celebrating God’s Goodness The enemy desires to make God’s people unresponsive and ineffective in this spiritual conflict. For those not following Christ, the enemy endeavors to keep them unresponsiv…

Demons, Deliverance, and Spiritual Warfare Genesis 3:15 Angel = Messenger of God Matthew 18:10 Hebrews 1:13-14 Demon = Messenger of Evil Encounters with the Spirit World Genesis 19:1 Deuteronomy 32:15-18 Daniel 10:12-13 1 Samuel 16:14-15 John 12:31-32 Colossians 2:15 The arrival of Jesus marked a shift in this Spiritual Battle Matthew 4:23-24 Posse…

How can we keep turning the other cheek when running out of cheeks? Matthew 5:38-39 What do these phrases mean? According to the Bible, the Government should protect its citizens and punish evil. Romans 13:3-4 1 Peter 2:13-14 According to the Bible, Christians should not be easily provoked. But if provoked, they should respond with humility, restra…

How to Move forward in your faith: Step 1: Self Evaluation (1 Thess 4:1-2) Evaluation of Faith Evaluation of Motive Step 2: Set Apart (1 Thess 4:3-8, Exodus 19:5-6, Leviticus 20:26) Set apart in the world QUOTE: “men, in order to satisfy your sexual desire, don’t do it with another man’s wife. Make use of a prostitute instead. “ - Cato, quoted by H…

The Enemy entices us through an Unredeemed World 1 John 5:19 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 The Enemy entices us through our Human Weaknesses 1 John 5:21 Who is this Advocate who stands with us in times of trouble? Jesus Christ, the One True God. 1 John 5:20 1 John 5:18بقلم Grapevine's First Baptist Church

Assurance in Our Advocate: 1 John 5:13 Confidence in Our Petitions 1 John 5:14-15 John 14:13-14 Our primary focus in prayer is not our gain, but God’s glory. John 15:7 & 10 Philippians 4:6 2. Concern for Our Fellow Christians 1 John 5:16-17 1 Corinthians 11:18-19 2 Corinthians 7:10 Love for each other inspires our Intercession and Intervention. Jam…

Born of God God is clear and narrow in His criteria, not because He is unloving, but because we are prone to wandering. Everyone Who Believes in Jesus is Born of God 1 John 5:1 1 John 2:22-23 1 John 4:2 Phantom Jesus 1 John 1:1-2 Divided Jesus Incarnate Jesus: God in the Flesh God’s Testimony Concerning His Son: The Incarnation 1 John 5:6-10 John 1…

Declaring a Divine Love God’s love = Holy and Sacrificial Love Worldly love = Emotional Love 1 John 4:7-8, John 13:35, 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 2. Manifesting a Divine Love Manifest = Clear and obvious to the eye God’s love manifested = Propitiation for our Sins 1 John 4: 9-11, John 3:16, Ephesians 3:19 3. Living a life of Divine Love God’s love Abide…

Truth VS Deception: • God: Telling the truth is good • The World: Deceiving others is good discerning the Spirit of truth from false spirits. How do we discern the Spirit of truth from false spirits? We can discern the Spirit of truth by examining the spirits. Read Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6 1. 1. The Problem: False prophets are in the world • Don’t b…

Love Demonstrated: 1 John 3:16-18 God’s Love for Us Our Love for Others Our Love for those on Team Darkness Ephesians 5:2 1 John 3:10; 2:10; 3:11; 3:14-15; 4:20-21 God’s Clear Command: Believe in God and Love One Another 1 John 3:23-24 Fellowship is a standing with God we cannot lose. Abiding is a posture of dependence on Jesus. Keeping His command…

The Church: We have a common purpose, love our team, and love each other. 1 John 3:11-18 Children of God (Team Light): Declared Righteous Deeply Loved Destined for Glory Develop Family Attributes Demonstrate Compassion Declared Righteous 1 John 3:10 Romans 4:20-25 Galatians 3:6 Romans 3:23-24 Romans 5:20-21 Philippians 3:9 Develop Family Attributes…

1 John 3:4-10 If I do things that I should not and God’s standard of acceptance is His own perfect character, how can I be a Christian? Ideal Christians KNOW their team 1) They Who their team is 1 John 3:10 2) They Know what their team does: a. Team Righteousness 1 John 2:29 1 John 3:3 1 John 3:7 QUESTION: how do you, or I, or anyone who has ever l…

Pastor Drey joins Pastor Doug in a discussion on the end of 1 John 2, moving into 1 John 3, which we are called "little children", and part of the "family of God'.بقلم Doug Page, Drey Clark

1 John 2:28-3:3 1 Peter 1:14-17 Children of God: 1. Declared Righteous 1 John 2:28-29 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:21 Genesis 3:8-10 2. Deeply Loved 1 John 3:1 Psalm 8:3-4 Romans 5:8 John 3:16 John 1:11-12 Destined for Glory 1 John 3:2 Romans 8:28-30 Develop Family Attributes 1 John 3:3 John 13:10 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1 2 Peter 2:6-8…

Pastor Doug & Drey discuss the sermon from this Sunday on the Antichrist, and the spirit of the Antichrist, which is mentioned in our 1 John passage this Sunday.بقلم Doug Page, Drey Clark

The Spirit of Antichrist 1 John 2:18-27 The Spirit of Antichrist: 1 John 2:18 Many Antichrists have come. Matthew 24:3-5 The Antichrist is coming. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Two indicators of those opposed to Christ: They Dissociate from the Church 1 John 2:19 Ephesians 3:21 Ephesians 5:25-27 2. They Deny the Core of the Christian Faith Jesus is the Me…

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1 John 2:15 The Love of God compels us to love each other, not the things of this World. All-Inclusive Appeal 1 John 2:12-14 All Christians Young Christians Maturing Christians Ephesians 6:17 Revelation 12:11 Veterans of the Faith 1 John 2:14 God’s Appeal: Do not Love the Things of this World 1 John 2:15 An Unhealthy Love for this World: Distracts …

I. A home of love is a home led by people who have been taken from darkness to light. 1 John 2:7-8 1 Thessalonians 4:9 Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. Colossians 1:12-14 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingd…

This week Kelli Lawrence, our Women's Minister joins Drey to discuss a special Mother's Day message from 1 John 2!بقلم Grapevine's First Baptist Church

You have a purpose even when you feel like you’ve lost it Matthew 28:19-20 1. Our Purpose is at a Place (v.19a) - The place is to all nations. - The place is wherever you are going. 2. Our Purpose is with a People (19b) 3. Our Purpose is to show Persistence (v. 20a) 4-Our Purpose is in His Presence (v. 20b) 1 John 1:3 (lower third) God has given us…

Nick Hamilton (Student Associate) joins our Student Pastor, Noah Vice, for a special episode of the Monday Recap. Noah brought a poignant and relevant message from the Great Commission in Matthew, as we celebrated the graduating seniors from Grapevine's First Baptist Church.

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1 John 2:3-6 Our Standing with God: Transferred into the Kingdom of Light I John 1:5 Unending Fellowship with God I John 1:3 & 6-7 Atonement for All Our Sins I John 1:9 Living in the Light: Jesus is our Advocate 1 John 2:1-2 Romans 6:1-4 The intercession of Christ is a continual application of His death for our salvation. – John Calvin Abide with y…

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“Ignorance was destroyed; knowledge arose; darkness was destroyed; light arose—as happens in one who is heedful, ardent, and resolute.” - Buddha, speaking of his Enlightenment “In the midst of darkness, light persists.” – Gandhi “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.”–MLK “The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has…

Pastors Drey and Jonathan discuss the the first four verses of 1 John, as they recap the kickoff our series "That You May Know; A study in 1 John".بقلم Grapevine's First Baptist Church

Four major themes in 1 John: Fellowship with God 1 John 1:3-4 Devoted Obedience 1 John 2: 1 &6 Loving Others 1 John 2: 7-11 Discerning Truth 1 John 2:20, 26-27 Abiding is a posture of dependence on Jesus 1 John 1:1-4 “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with…

1 John 5:13 John 20:31 Why is the message of assurance so important? It extinguishes the fear of eternity apart from God. It activates a lifestyle of devotion to God. It stimulates spiritual growth. Four major themes in 1 John: Fellowship with God 1 John 1:3-4 Devoted Obedience 1 John 2:1 & 6 Loving Others 1 John 2:7-11 Discerning Truth 1 John 2:20…

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I Am the Alpha and Omega John 20:1-10 Matthew 28:11-15 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 Revelation 1:8 I AM statements of Jesus: As the Bread of Life, Jesus satisfies our need for redemption and forgiveness by giving us eternal life. As the Light of the World, Jesus reveals the truth, provides clarity, and calls us to live as lights to the world. As the Door, …

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John 14:1-6 Why were the Disciples troubled? John 13:33 John 13:36-38 Jesus Provides Assurance for their Troubled Heart John 14:1-3 I am going to prepare a place for you (verse 2) I am coming back (Verse 3) We will be together again (Verse 3) Jesus Gives a Clear and Concise Explanation on How to Get to Heaven John 14:4-6 I Am The Way I Am The Truth…

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Why did Jesus allow his friend Lazarus to get sick and die? For God’s Glory (John 11:4) That we may believe (John 11:14-15) As the Resurrection and the Life, Jesus has authority over life, death, and eternity. Revelation 1:17-18 What are we to Believe? John 11:17-27 Jesus, I believe you can heal (John 11:21) Jesus, I believe you can do anything (Jo…

The Monday Recap is a quick revisit to the previous Sunday's sermon from Grapevine's First. 10-15 minutes of summary, plus diving a little deeper. Enjoy!بقلم Grapevine's First Baptist Church, Jonathan Cook, Drey Clark

As the Bread of Life, Jesus satisfies our need for redemption and forgiveness by being the giver of eternal life. As the Light of the World, Jesus reveals truth and provides clarity. God did not design us to stumble in the dark but to live in the dark as lights to the world. As the Door, Jesus provides exclusive access and endless protection for Hi…

The Monday Recap is a quick revisit to the previous Sunday's sermon from Grapevine's First. 10-15 minutes of summary, plus diving a little deeper. Enjoy!بقلم Grapevine's First Baptist Church