20220724 Sunday School for Adults: Who is Your Goliath ?

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Deacon Zell

July 24, 2022

Pastor Matt McFarland

Goliath was 6 cubits and a span (between 9 foot and 11 foot 4 inches) whose shield weighted 125 lbs!

1 Samuel 17:9-10 (KJ21) If he be able to fight with me and to kill me, then will we be your servants; but if I prevail against him and kill him, then shall ye be our servants and serve us.” 10 And the Philistine said, “I defy the armies of Israel this day! Give me a man, that we may fight together!”

1 Samuel 17:45-47 Then said David to the Philistine, “Thou comest to me with a sword and with a spear and with a shield; but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. 46 This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand. And I will smite thee and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcasses of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air and to the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.47 And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’S, and He will give you into our hands.”

1 Samuel 17:48 And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hastened and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.

1 Samuel 17:51 Therefore David ran and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.

Focus on GOD! You need to think about God 4 times more than your problem.

1 Samuel 17:33-37 And Saul said to David, “Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.” 34 And David said unto Saul, “Thy servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion and a bear and took a lamb out of the flock; 35 and I went out after him and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth. And when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard and smote him, and slew him. 36 Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.” 37 David said moreover, “The Lord who delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of the paw of the bear, He will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine.” And Saul said unto David, “Go, and the Lord be with thee.”

2 Samuel 21:22 These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants.

Identify your problems verbally and tell God !

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20220717 Sunday School for Adults Series – Daniel & the Lion’s Den

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Deacon Zell

July 17, 2022

Pastor Matt McFarland

Daniel 6:5 (KJ21)  Then said these men, “We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God.”

Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he did formerly.

Daniel 6:16 Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spoke and said unto Daniel, “Thy God whom thou servest continually, He will deliver thee.”

Daniel 6:20 – 22. And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel; and the king spoke and said to Daniel, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?”

21 Then said Daniel unto the king, “O king, live for ever!

22 My God hath sent His angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me, inasmuch as before Him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.”

Daniel 6:26 I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God and steadfast for ever, and His Kingdom, that which shall not be destroyed, and His dominion shall be even unto the end.

 

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20220710 Five Keys That Define Compassion

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Deacon Zell

July 10, 2022

Pastor Matt McFarland

Luke 10:25 (KJ21) And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 10:28 And He said unto him, “Thou hast answered right; this do, and thou shalt live.”

James 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law and yet offend on one point, he is guilty of all.

Luke 10:29 But he, wanting to justify himself, said unto Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

Luke 10:31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way. And when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

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Matthew 5:45 that ye may be the children of your Father who is in Heaven. For He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Luke 10:33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was. And when he saw him he had compassion on him,

Luke 10:34-35 and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn and took care of him.

35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host and said unto him, ‘Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again I will repay thee.’

2 Corinthians 5:20  Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were beseeching you by us: we pray you on Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

Matthew 10:39 He that findeth his life, shall lose it; and he that loseth his life for My sake, shall find it.

Luke 10:36-37  Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbor unto him that fell among the thieves?” 37 And he said, “He that showed mercy on him.” Then said Jesus unto him, “Go and do thou likewise.”

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20220619 Father’s Day – Be A Provider

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Deacon Zell

June 19, 2022

Pastor Matt McFarland

Luke 15:11-12  And He said, “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me.’ And he divided unto them his estate.

1.Father . . . Be a Provider

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Luke 15:14-16 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land, and he began to be in want. 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine ate, and no man gave unto him.

Ephesians 6:1-2 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor thy father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise:

2. Prepare & Empower them.

Luke 15:18-20 I will arise and go to my father and will say unto him, “Father, I have sinned against Heaven and before thee, 19 and am no more worthy to be called thy son. Make me as one of thy hired servants.”’ 20 And he arose and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.

Luke 15:22-24 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring forth the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring hither the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; 24 for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to be merry.

Luke 15:30-32 But as soon as this thy son was come who hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.’ 31 And he said unto him, ‘Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. 32 It was meet that we should make merry and be glad; for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.’”

3. Teach Compassion & Forgiveness

4. Reward Right Actions

 

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20220508 Mother’s Day 2022

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Deacon Zell

May 8, 2022

Pastor Matt McFarland

Genesis 19:19-20 (CEB)

Ephesians 6:2-3 (KJ21)

Genesis 6:8-11

James 4:6

Luke 5:4-5 (CEB)

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20220501 Tempted

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Deacon Zell

May 1, 2022

Pastor Matt McFarland

John 21:1 – 3 (KJ21)

Question 1: When are we tempted to go back to our old way?

Question 2: If we do go back to our old way, How does GOD respond?

Numbers 14: 2 – 4

Romans 6: 17 – 18

 

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Easter 2022 – It Was Finished

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Deacon Zell

April 17, 2022

Pastor Matt McFarland

Luke 24: 1 – 2  (KJ21)

Matthew 28:7

Matthew 28: 18 – 19

2 Corinthians 6:2

2 Corinthians 5: 17 , 20

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20220410 Sometimes You Just Have to Endure

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Deacon Zell

April 10, 2022

Bishop Bill McFarland

Galatians 6:9 (KJV) And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Hebrews 10:35 – 36 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

Luke 8:15  But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

John 9:35 – 38 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? 36 He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him? 37 And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee. 38 And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

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20220403 Iron Sharpens Iron

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Deacon Zell

April 3, 2022

Pastor Matt McFarland

Proverbs 27:17 (CEB) As iron sharpens iron,
    so one person sharpens a friend.

Proverbs 1:7 Wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord,
    but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 9:10 The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord;
    the knowledge of the holy one is understanding.

Luke 2:52 (KJ21) And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

1 Corinthians 15:33 (CEB) Don’t be deceived, bad company corrupts good character.

Deuteronomy 6: 6 -7  These words that I am commanding you today must always be on your minds. 7 Recite them to your children. Talk about them when you are sitting around your house and when you are out and about, when you are lying down and when you are getting up.

Hebrews 10:24 – 25 And let us consider each other carefully for the purpose of sparking love and good deeds. 25 Don’t stop meeting together with other believers, which some people have gotten into the habit of doing. Instead, encourage each other, especially as you see the day drawing near.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 So continue encouraging each other and building each other up, just like you are doing already.

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20220327 Set An Example

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Deacon Zell

March 27, 2022

Pastor Matt McFarland

1 Timothy  4:12 (KJ21) Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in manner of living, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Samuel 17:42 And when the Philistine looked about and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.

Titus 2:15 These things speak and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in manner of living, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Titus 2:7 In all things showing thyself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing uncorruptness, seriousness, sincerity,

1 Peter 5:3 neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but by being examples to the flock.

Titus 2:7 In all things showing thyself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing uncorruptness, seriousness, sincerity,

James 3:2  For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man and able also to bridle the whole body.

Micah 6:8 He hath shown thee, O man, what is good: and what doth the Lord require of thee but to do justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him. For he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

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