SOAP Devotional 2014-01-20

SOAP Devotional 2014-01-20

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? He said, “My child, don’t make light of the Lord ’s discipline, and don’t give up when he corrects you. For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.” As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Who...

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The importance of Water Baptism

The importance of Water Baptism

Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you…” 
 Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV) Introduction Baptism is an important part of our walk with the Lord. It is, however, misunderstood by many. Different denominations use different methods and practices regarding baptism. This article is not intended...

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SOAP Devotional 2014-01-17

SOAP Devotional 2014-01-17

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. (Hebrews 12:1 NLT) Observation: Since we have seen how faith in God is in so many around us, those with “faith...

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SOAP Devotional 2014-01-16

SOAP Devotional 2014-01-16

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: …But others were tortured, refusing to turn from God in order to be set free. They placed their hope in a better life after the resurrection. Some were jeered at, and their backs were cut open with whips. Others were chained in prisons. Some died by stoning, some were sawed in half, and others were killed with the sword. Some went about wearing skins of sheep and...

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Christians Forced Into Labor??

Christians Forced Into Labor??

A Great Harvest of Souls DRIVEN to the HARVEST! SERMON TEXT: Matthew 9:35-38 NLT INTRODUCTION I would like to take a few moments to talk about my father. I remember going with my dad to buy groceries and toys, and then going to deliver them to a family that was not going to be able to have anything for Christmas. And as we walked out, he handed them money to buy gas, so they could go to their grandma’s for Christmas. I remember my dad,...

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SOAP Devotional 2014-01-15

SOAP Devotional 2014-01-15

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: How much more do I need to say? It would take too long to recount the stories of the faith of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and all the prophets. By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions, quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword....

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SOAP Devotional 2014-01-14

SOAP Devotional 2014-01-14

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth. Obviously people who say such things are looking forward to a country they can call their own. If they had longed for the country they came from,...

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Protocol

Protocol

TEXT: Proverbs 19:2-3 INTRODUCTION I shared recently at a biker gathering about protocol. The biker culture has specific protocols regarding patches and earning their respect requires us to follow their protocols. There are some basic guidelines to follow when dealing with other motorcycle clubs. It’s always better to error on the side of caution than overstep boundaries. Remember, first and foremost. HBMM is a motorcycle ministry and not a...

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God Said What???

God Said What???

I am by nature a one who loves to dig things out through study. Early in my life, I was taught things that were not biblical and when pressed to have them backed up with scripture or even early church tradition the answer always seemed to be “this is what we teach” or “I was taught this by pastor so-in-so.” That did not satisfy me. I needed to know that what I teach can be backed up biblically. That being said, even with...

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SOAP Devotional 2014-01-13

SOAP Devotional 2014-01-13

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer Scripture: It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. (Hebrews 11:8 NLT) Observation: Abraham was given a directive to leave the place he had spent his life in and to go to a place that he would give to him and his descendants, but he was not...

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