TEXT: MATTHEW 13:1-9; 18-23 INTRODUCTION A. We remember and live by the words of people meaningful to us… Martin Luther King, Jr., “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Malcolm X, “Education is the passport…
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The Power of a Praying Church – Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.
Texts Acts 12:1-19 Introduction THE DEVIL DESIRES TO DESTROY THE CHURCH A. Jesus is persecuted - Herod 1. Luke 9:9 - Acknowledging beheading John; desired to see Jesus 2. Luke 13:31 - Pharisees tell Jesus that Herod wants to kill Him 3. Luke 23:11 - Pilate sent Jesus to Herod who treated Him with contempt and…
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God Desires to Blow My Mind – Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.
TEXTS: JEREMIAH 33:1-3 INTRODUCTION Many of us are dealing with something that we cannot handle Many of us are in situations where we have more questions than answers IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE (Jeremiah Chapter 32) A. Jeremiah is in prison in the king’s house Why? Jeremiah did not prophesy what the king wanted to…
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“Does Prayer Change Things?” – Pastor Martin Childs Jr., D. Min
Texts: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Quote "Prayer changes things" 1. Donald Barnhouse, "Prayer changes nothing" 2. Charles Swindol, "Prayer changes me" 3. Martin Childs, "Prayer positions me For Agreement With God's Will" B. How I view prayer reveals how I view God 1. "Prayer changes things - God is a cosmic vending machine. God…
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