Sep 11, 2022
Elijah & the God Who Responds
By: Phil Peacock
Series: Elijah
1 Kings 18:30-39
In the days when evil King Ahab ruled the northern tribes of Israel, God called on His prophet Elijah to summon the people back to Himself. On Mount Carmel, Elijah faced off against 850 prophets of Baal and Asherah to see whose deity would send fire to burn the sacrifice upon the altar. Only Elijah’s God was able to respond—and in a very convincing way!
Isaiah 46 illustrates the problem with idols—whether statues or anything else people honor above the One True God:
- They must be created by people.
- They must be sustained by people.
- They have no power to respond to the needs of people.
- He is able to hear every prayer.
- He is able to care about every need.
- He is able to respond with wisdom and power.
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- Sep 11, 2022Elijah & the God Who Responds
Sep 11, 2022Elijah & the God Who RespondsBy: Phil PeacockSeries: Elijah1 Kings 18:30-39 In the days when evil King Ahab ruled the northern tribes of Israel, God called on His prophet Elijah to summon the people back to Himself. On Mount Carmel, Elijah faced off against 850 prophets of Baal and Asherah to see whose deity would send fire to burn the sacrifice upon the altar. Only Elijah’s God was able to respond—and in a very convincing way! Isaiah 46 illustrates the problem with idols—whether statues or anything else people honor above the One True God:
- They must be created by people.
- They must be sustained by people.
- They have no power to respond to the needs of people.
- He is able to hear every prayer.
- He is able to care about every need.
- He is able to respond with wisdom and power.
- Sep 4, 2022Elijah & the God Who Provides
Sep 4, 2022Elijah & the God Who ProvidesBy: Phil PeacockSeries: ElijahOur God is sometimes known as Jehovah Jireh, the God Who Provides. We see this truth of God’s character revealed in the life and ministry of the Prophet Elijah. Whether we are currently experiencing abundance or need, we need to know He is our Provider, as well.
- God is the Provider when times are easy.
- God is the Provider when times are hard.
- God often makes provision for us in amazing and unexpected ways.
- God uses times of need to teach us deeper faith.
- God uses times of need to get us where He wants us to be.
- God uses times of need to open our eyes to unexpected blessings.
- God helps us differentiate between need and greed.
- God teaches us the importance of kindness and generosity to others.
- We learn we are never as “empty” as we think we are.
- Aug 28, 2022The Philippian Jailer
Aug 28, 2022The Philippian JailerBy: Phil PeacockActs 16:25-34 This is the story of a transformation that took place for an unnamed jailer in Philippi and his whole family. How did it come about?
- There’s a Question that must be asked.
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- “What must I do to be saved?” (v.30)
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- There’s a Word that must be heard.
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- They spoke the word of the Lord to him… (v.32)
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- There’s a Truth that must be believed.
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- “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” (v.31)
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- There are Priorities that must be changed.
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- He took them and washed their wounds… (v.33)
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- When the transformation takes place, make way for JOY!
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- He was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole family! (v.34)
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- There’s a Question that must be asked.
- Aug 21, 2022The Generous Widow
Aug 21, 2022The Generous WidowBy: Phil PeacockMark 12:41-44 While sitting in the temple courts, Jesus saw a poor unnamed widow put two pennies into the offering box. I’m sure his comments surprised the disciples, but they taught valuable lessons about Christian stewardship.
- God takes notice of our giving.
- He cares more about the “how” than the “what.”
- God expects and honors sacrifice and generosity for the cause of Christ.
- God exalts the small when it represents our best.
- If God commented on your giving, what would He have to say?
- Aug 14, 2022The Man Born Blind
Aug 14, 2022The Man Born BlindBy: Phil PeacockJohn 9 Jesus and his disciples came upon a man who had been blind from birth. Through the physical healing Jesus offered, we are able to learn some valuable lessons about spiritual vision.
- Spiritual vision sees every challenge as an opportunity. (9:1-5)
- Spiritual vision helps us understand the importance of obedience. (9:6-7)
- Spiritual vision doesn’t focus on unimportant issues. (9:13-16)
- Spiritual vision helps us identify God’s work in our lives. (9:24-25)
- Spiritual vision shows us the value of pleasing God, not men. (9:28-34)
- Spiritual vision leads us to place our full faith in Jesus! (9:35-38)
- Aug 7, 2022The Thief on The Cross
Aug 7, 2022The Thief on The CrossBy: Phil PeacockLuke 23:39-42 The thieves crucified on either side of Jesus illustrate how every person makes decisions about their life and eternity based on their response to Jesus Christ. Those decisions can be dramatically different. It is of the greatest importance that we choose wisely.
- One of the thieves chose to acknowledge his own sin.
- He chose also to acknowledge the goodness of Jesus.
- He then accepted Jesus as King and pleaded for His mercy.
- It was then that Jesus extended His amazing grace to the dying man. The heart of the dying criminal was changed, and his eternity was changed as well!
- Jul 31, 2022The Ethiopian Official
Jul 31, 2022The Ethiopian OfficialBy: Phil PeacockActs 8:26-39 The book of Acts records how the Lord led Philip the evangelist to a meet up with an Ethiopian official out on a lonely road. The unnamed foreigner illustrates some wonderful characteristics of a person open to Christ’s life-changing power.
- A Sincere Desire to Know God (8:26-28)
- An Honest and Humble Approach to the Scriptures (8:29-35)
- An Obedience to the Teachings of Jesus (8:36-38)
- A New Outlook on Life (8:39)
- Jul 24, 2022The Woman At The Well
Jul 24, 2022The Woman At The WellBy: Phil PeacockJohn 4Every encounter with Jesus is personal, purposeful and intentional.
- Jul 17, 2022Naaman’s Servants Save the Day
Jul 17, 2022Naaman’s Servants Save the DayBy: Phil Peacock2 Kings 5:1-17 Why did an un-named slave girl share hopeful words about her master’s condition of leprosy?
- She knew something Naaman did not.
- She was not overcome by bitterness and self-pity.
- She had developed a trustworthy reputation.
- She had a spiritual boldness.
- She had an unwavering faith.
- They were respectful.
- They were logical and level-headed.
- They cared about his condition.
- Jul 10, 2022A Father’s Honest Faith
Jul 10, 2022A Father’s Honest FaithBy: Phil PeacockA Father’s Honest Faith - Mark 9:14-27 Immediately after the Transfiguration, Jesus came down the mountain and encountered a father seeking help for his son who suffered from dangerous and debilitating seizures caused by an evil spirit. We learn some valuable lessons from this un-named parent.
- In the midst of fear, sorrow and confusion, he came to Jesus.
- He came expectantly, though guardedly.
- He came boldly, though humbly.