Eastside Baptist Church, Winfield, Alabama

Daniel 2 v28 - Venlon Bradford

Daniel 2:28; Psalm 91; Hebrews 1:1-4-“There is a God in Heaven.”
[1]. THE GOD WHO IS IN HEAVEN IS A GOD WHO IS SOVEREIGN IN THE LIVES OF MEN AND OF NATIONS. Daniel 4:25 Romans 8:28.
[2]. THE GOD WHO IS IN HEAVEN IS A GOD WHO REVEALS HIMSELF AND HIS WAYS TO THOSE WHO SEEK AND SERVE HIM.
In ourselves and of ourselves we are completely in the dark about God, His ways and His will, nor can we by our own searching discover Him. Job 11:7; Jeremiah 10:23; 1 Corinthians 2:14.
God, in His infinite mercy, reveals Himself to men and women, and unless He does so they can never find or know Him or His will. John 1:1-3,14.
[3]. THE GOD WHO IS IN HEAVEN IS A GOD WHO HEARS AND ANSWERS THE PRAYERS OF THOSE WHO CALL UPON HIM IN SINCERITY. Jeremiah 33:3; Matthew 6:6; 18:19; Mark11:24; John 14:13-14; James 5:16.
[4]. THE GOD WHO IS IN HEAVEN IS A GOD WHO ALWAYS HONOURS THOSE WHO SEEK TO HONOUR HIM. 1 Samuel 2:30? Matthew 6:33; John 16:33. Proverbs 16:7.
[5]. THE GOD WHO IS IN HEAVEN IS A GOD WHO SUSTAINS HIS PEOPLE IN TIMES OF FIERCE TRIAL AND TESTING.
His presence. Daniel 3:22-25. Hebrews 13:5-6.
His protection. Daniel 6:18-23. Psalm 91:1-12, and compare Hebrews 1:13-14.
His peace. Isaiah 26:3; Philippians 4:6-7.
John 20:28

Hebrews 11v7 Venlon Bradford 8-26-2012

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.

Romans 4 v9-25 Venlon Bradford 8-26-2012

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

Daniel 2 v14-23 - Venlon Bradford - 8-22-2012

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.

Romans 4 v1-8 Venlon Bradford 8-19-2012

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.

Daniel 2 v1-30 - Venlon Bradford - 8-15-2012

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.

Romans 3 v21-26 Venlon Bradford 8-12-2012

"How Guilty Sinners Are Cleaned"

Daniel 1 v1-21 - Venlon Bradford - 8-8-2012

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

Cause and Effect of Our Salvation - Raymond Span 7-22-2012

Cause and Effect of Our Salvation  Part 2 - Raymond Spann 7-22-2012

John 17 - Venlon Bradford - 7-15-2012

Sunday night
John 17-"The Lord's Prayer for His Own."
[1]. Christ and His Father--His Work. V. 1-5
[2]. Christ and His Disciples--God's Word, v. 6-19.
[3]. Christ and All Believers--Man's World, v. 20-26.

Romans 3 v1-31 Venlon Bradford 8-5-2012

Romans 3:1-31-“The Case Against Us Summarized.” Ezekiel 33:30-33.
[I]. God Remains Faithful, v. 1-8.
[II]. All People are Sinners, v. 9-20. (Genesis 3:8-10; Luke 19:10).
[III}. Christ Took Our Punishment, v. 21-31. Look back in 1:16-18, and now in 3:21.
This is the case summarized against us....
{1}. V. 9-19-All are condemned.
{2}. V. 20—We cannot save ourselves. (Eph. 2:8-9).
{3}. V. 21-31—God's salvation is lawful.

Romans 1 v1-18 Venlon Bradford 8-15-2012

Sunday morning
Romans 1:3-18-"Why Preach the Gospel."
[1]. Because of What Man is. V. 15; 17; 3:23
[2]. Because of What God is. V. 17; 3:26.
[3]. Because of What the Gospel is. V. 16.
[4]. Because of What Christ is. V. 3; 2:16.
[5]. Because of What We Christians Are. V. 5; v. 14; 2 Cor. 5:20

Selected Scriptures - Raymond Spann 7-8-2012

Selected Scriptures - Raymond Spann 7-8-2012
Ephesians 2: 8-10
Acts 20: 20 & 21

Colossians 3 v1-4 - Venlon Bradford 7-8-2012

Colossians 3:1-4-“Living the New Life.” Rom. 6:1-14. Eph. 2:1-10. Titus 1:16.
[I]. We Died With Christ, v. 3a. 1 Cor. 12:13. Rom. 6:2.
[II]. We Live in Christ, v. 4a. 1 John 5:12. Phil. 1:21.
[III]. We are Hidden in Christ, v. 3b. Rom. 8:31-39.
[IV]. We are Glorified in Christ, v. 4b. 1 Thes. 4:13-18. Rom. 8:30. John 17:22. Rom. 8:17-25. Ephesians 2:6. Deuteronomy 11:21.

Selected Scriptures “What an Inheritance" Venlon Bradford 7-1-2012

“What An Inheritance.” Deuteronomy 32:9. Psalm 33:12. Psalm 47:4.
Proverbs 8:31. Psalm 135:4. Mal. 3:17. Ephesians 1:18
1. God purposed to have an inheritance. Psalm 33:12. 1 Peter 2:9. Eph. 1:4-5.
2. God has purchased His people for an inheritance. Ephesians 1:14. Acts 20:28
3. God comes and dwells in the midst of His inheritance. Psalm 94:14. I Cor. 3:16. I Cor. 6:19.
4. God beautifies His inheritance. Phil. 1:6. Psalm 138:8. Phil. 3:21 I John 3:2
5. And what of the future? Ephesians 2:21-22. Revelation 21:1-4. Zephaniah 3:17 Psalm 139:6. 1 Cor. 3:21-23.

2 Kings 2 v1-15 Venlon Bradford 6-21-2012

2 Kings 2:1-15-“The Home Going of God’s Servant.” John 14:1-3; 2 Corinthians 5:1-8 and Psalm 23:6.
1. THERE REALLY IS A LIFE TO COME.  Hebrews 9:27. Matthew 17:1-8
2. EVERY SERVANT OF GOD, WHOEVER HE MAY BE AND HOWEVER IMPORTANT HIS WORK, MUST EVENTUALLY REST FROM HIS LABOURS Revelation 22:3
3. IN ELIJAH’S TRANSLATION WE HAVE AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE WAY IN WHICH A GENERATION OF BELIEVERS WILL BE RAPTURED INTO HEAVEN. 1 Corinthians 15:51-54. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. 2 Peter 3:3-4
4. THE TIME, THE MANNER AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF OUR HOME-GOING ARE IN THE HANDS OF OUR LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER. Psalm 31:15 Philippians 1:23
5. ALTHOUGH GOD TAKES AWAY HIS SERVANTS, HIS WORK GOES ON

The work we do is God’s work, not ours.
Not one of us is indispensable.
6. SOMETIMES GOD’S PEOPLE HAVE CERTAIN INDICATIONS THAT THE END OF THEIR EARTHLY COURSE IS NEAR AT HAND.
7. WE SHOULD ANTICIPATE OUR HOME-GOING AND PREPARE ACCORDINGLY.Ephesians 1:6-7.

It seems that he had a great desire to be alone and in solitary communion with his Lord.Amos 4:12
He carried on with his work just in the normal day-to-day way.
He was determined to do all the good he could in the short time left to him. 2 Timothy 1:1-13.
His faith and trust in God were as vital and as powerful at the end as at any time previously.
He longed to leave a blessing behind him.
Closing Thought: Hebrews 6:10-12

1 Corinthians 13::1-13 Venlon Bradford 6-24-2012

1 Corinthians 13::1-13-"Christian Love.”
I. The PLACE which the Bible gives to love. Colossians 3:14. 1 Timothy 1:5. 1 Peter 4:8. John 13:34, 35. Matthew 25:41-43.
II.  WHAT the love of the Bible really is.
(a) Love does not consist in giving to the poor. V. 3.
(b) Love does not consist in never disapproving anybody's conduct.
(c) Love does not consist in never disapproving anybody's religious opinions.
1 John 4:1. 2 John 1:10. Galatians 5:22.
III. Where the love of the Bible comes from.
IV. Let me show, lastly--why love is called the "greatest" of the graces. Look at v. 13. Why is love called the greatest?
(a) It is the one in which there is some likeness between the believer and his God.
(b) It is most useful to others. 1 Peter 4:8.
(c) Love is the one which endures the longest.
1 Corinthians 16:22. Proverbs 31:26. 1 Corinthians 16:14.

Hosea 14 v5 Venlon Bradford 6-24-2012

Hosea 14:5-“The Dew of Heaven. Venlon Bradford 6-24-2012
Psalm 139:17-18. Ephesians 2:1-4; Ephesians 2:11-13.
[I]. The Figure. "I will be to Israel like a refreshing DEW from heaven."
[II]. Notice the dew's descent.
[III]. Consider the dew's effects.
[IV]. Mark the peculiarities of the dew.
[V]. The Results Predicted.
[VI]. The Promise. Proverbs 19:12

1 John 4.16 Venlon Bradford 6-17-2012

"God is Love" 1 John 4.16 Venlon Bradford

Proverbs 3.1-18 Venlon Bradford 6-17-2012

"A Wise Father's Counsel." Proverbs 3.1-18 Venlon Bradford