2012-08
2012-08
Sunday Aug 26, 2012
Hebrews 11v7 Venlon Bradford 8-26-2012
Sunday Aug 26, 2012
Sunday Aug 26, 2012
Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6,7,8-”The Work of Faith” Ephesians 2:10. James 2:17 Notice three reasons why this study of Noah is so up to date in its teaching:
1. Noah lived in a day of grace – and so do we! 1 Peter 3:20. 2 Corinthians 6:2. Hebrews 3:7-8. Revelation 22:17
2. Noah lived and worked in a day of terrible apostasy – and so do we! Genesis 6:1-7. 1 Timothy 4:1-3.
3. Noah lived and worked at the end of an age or dispensation – and so do we! Genesis 6:7. John 3:18-19.Romans 3:19. 2 Thessalonians 2:7-9
[1]. The Work of Faith is to Hear the Voice of God Amid the Clamor of Other Voices.
[2]. The Work of Faith is to Obey the Voice of God However Contrary to Human Reason it May Seem to Be. Genesis 6:14. John 10:20. Acts 26:24
[3]. The Work of Faith is to Do the Will of God Even Though You Appear to be the only One Doing it. Matthew 11:2-6.
[4]. The Work of Faith is to Go on With God's Work in the Face of Every Opposition and Discouragement.1 Corinthians 10:13. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. Galatians 6:9
[5]. The Work of Faith is to Accept God's Judgment Without Questioning His Justice. Psalm 19:9. Romans 11:22. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
[6]. The Work of Faith is to Proclaim the Message of God However Solemn and Unacceptable it is. John 3:18. Matthew 3:7. 2 Corinthians 5:20.
[7]. The Work of Faith Secures the Reward of Faith.
Sunday Aug 26, 2012
Romans 4 v9-25 Venlon Bradford 8-26-2012
Sunday Aug 26, 2012
Sunday Aug 26, 2012
Romans 4.9-25-“That Faith”
[1]. Circumcision—the SEAL of faith: Abraham’s faith wasProspective, v. 9-11.
[2]. Progeny (offspring)—the SEED of faith: Abraham’s faithwas Productive (natural and spiritual), v. 16. Galatians 3:6-12.
[3]. Confidence—the STRENGTH of faith: Abraham’s faith wasPersuasive, v. 20-22.
[4]. Experience—the STEPS of faith: Abraham’s faith wasProgressive, v. 12.
What were the STEPS of Abraham’s Faith?
[I]. Step # 1—Leaving all for God. Genesis 12:5. Hebrews 11:8
[II]. Step # 2—Leaving all with God, Genesis 13:9. v. 14-15
[III]. Step # 3—Finding all in God, Genesis 15:1. Psalm 3:3. Psalm 84:11
[IV]. Step # 4—Yielding all to God, Genesis 22:15-18
Look closely at v. 24-25. Romans 12:1-2. Titus 1:1
Wednesday Aug 22, 2012
Daniel 2 v14-23 - Venlon Bradford - 8-22-2012
Wednesday Aug 22, 2012
Wednesday Aug 22, 2012
Daniel 2:14-23; 46-49-”Praying in a Time of Crisis.” 2 Chronicles 14:11-12. Acts 4:23-31. Acts 9:36-43. James 5:13-14.
[1]. SET ASIDE A TIME FOR PRAYER. Daniel 6:10.
[2]. GO TO THE PLACE OF PRAYER. Mark 1:35. Luke 6:12. Acts 10:9. Acts 16:13
[3]. SEEK FELLOWSHIP IN PRAYER. Matthew 6:6. Matthew 18:19. Acts 12:5.
[4]. BE DEFINITE IN PRAYER. Judges 6:39. 1 Samuel 1:10-13. James 5:17. Luke 11:11-13
[5]. WATCH YOUR MOTIVE IN PRAYER. 1 Kings 18:36-37. James 4:3. Psalm 50:15. John 14:13.
[6]. EXERCISE FAITH IN PRAYER. James 1:5-7. 1 Corinthians 12:9
[7]. RECEIVE THE ANSWER TO PRAYER.
Sunday Aug 19, 2012
Romans 4 v1-8 Venlon Bradford 8-19-2012
Sunday Aug 19, 2012
Sunday Aug 19, 2012
Romans 4.1-8-“Justification Illustrated.”
[I]. The Example of Abraham (4:1-5). Genesis 15:5-6. Exodus 23:7. Deuteronomy 25:1.
[II]. The Example of David. Psalm 32:1-2. 1 John 1:5-7. Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 9:26.
Examine v. 4-5.
Wednesday Aug 15, 2012
Daniel 2 v1-30 - Venlon Bradford - 8-15-2012
Wednesday Aug 15, 2012
Wednesday Aug 15, 2012
Daniel 2:1-30-”A King's Dream of Destiny.”
1. THREE THINGS ABOUT THE KING
1. His dream (verse 1).
2. His dilemma (verses 2-8; 10-11).
3. His decree (verses 9, 12, 13a).
2. THREE THINGS ABOUT DANIEL
1. His desire (verses 14-16).
2. His devotion (verses 17-23).
3. His declaration (verses 24-30).
3. THREE THINGS ABOUT THE DREAM
1. It was divine in its origin (verse 28). Job 33:15-16. Joel 2:28
2. It was clear in its details (verses 31-35).
3. It was prophetic in its significance.
4. THREE THINGS ABOUT THE INTERPRETATION
1. It was, and is, comprehensive in its scope. Exodus 17:3-6.
2. It was, and is, challenging in its demand. 2 Peter 3:11-14
Read Daniel 2:36-49 again as you conclude this study.
Sunday Aug 12, 2012
Romans 3 v21-26 Venlon Bradford 8-12-2012
Sunday Aug 12, 2012
Sunday Aug 12, 2012
"How Guilty Sinners Are Cleaned"
Wednesday Aug 08, 2012
Daniel 1 v1-21 - Venlon Bradford - 8-8-2012
Wednesday Aug 08, 2012
Wednesday Aug 08, 2012
Daniel 1:1-21-“Daniel, a Man Greatly Beloved.” Matthew 24:15. Daniel 9:23; 10:11,19. 1. THE KIND OF MAN HE WAS (verses 3 and 4). Genesis 50:20. Philippians 1:12 2. THE KIND OF FOOD HE ATE (verses 5 and 8. 1 Corinthians 10:20. 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 7:1. 3. THE KIND OF COMPANIONS HE CHOSE (verses 6 and 7). Daniel (“The Lord is judge”) became Belteshazzar (“Bel’s Prince”).Hananiah (“The Lord is gracious”) became Shadrach (“The command of Aku”, the moon god).Mishael (“Who is like God?”) became Meshach (“Who is an Aku?”).Azariah (“The Lord is a helper”) became Abednego (“Servant of Nebo”, god of intelligence). 4. THE KIND OF FRIEND HE FOUND (verse 9). Proverbs 16:7. Proverbs 21:1. Genesis 39:1-6. 5. THE KIND OF COURAGE HE DISPLAYED (verses 11 to 13). Numbers 6:3-7. Colossians 3:16. Malachi 3:10. 6. THE KIND OF TESTIMONY HE BORE (verses 15 and 16). Exodus 34:35. Acts 6:15. Proverbs 3:13. James 1:5. 7. THE KIND OF GOD HE SERVED (verses 17 to 21). He served a God who was overruling in his life. He served a God who honored His servant’s faithfulness. 1 Samuel 2:30. Matthew 6:33 He served a God who sustained him through his long life. Jude 24. Acts 26:22