Studying the immutability of God helps us when we feel weak and afflicted. The unchangeable God is our source of confidence and strength.All Creation Changes (v.26)God Remains the Same (v.27)Our Hope Is Secure (v.28)

3.11 The Sin of Envy (1 Samuel 18:6–19 Bible Study)

Nov 20th, 2023 54m 46s

The story of Saul and David help Christians identify the precursors, the development, and the manifestations of the sin of envy.The precursors of envy (v.6–7)The development of envy (v.8–9)The manifestations of envy (v.10–19)

3.10 Ten Marks of Christian Friendship (1 Samuel 18:1–5 Bible Study)

Nov 13th, 2023 51m 25s

Jonathan's friendship with David illustrate ten attributes found in Christian friendship which are more perfectly exemplified in Christ Jesus.Christian Friendships Are Unplanned. (v.1)Christian Friendship Involves the Soul (v.1)Christian Friend

3.9 David and Goliath Part 2: The Battle Is The LORD'S (1 Samuel 17:31–58 Bible Study)

Nov 6th, 2023 52m 7s

When Yahweh handed David victory over Goliath, we learn that God's servant volunteers, prepares, speaks, prevails, and inspires.God's Servant Volunteers (v.31–37)God's Servant Prepares (v.38–40)God's Servant Speaks (v.41–47)God's Servant Prevai

3.8 David and Goliath Part 1: Dare to Defy God (1 Samuel 17:1–30 Bible Study)

Oct 30th, 2023 57m 6s

Goliath, the uncircumcised Philistine, defies the living God. David, empowered with God's Spirit, cannot persuade anyone to confront the giant.Goliath's Defiance (v.1–11)David's Dedication (v.12–22)David's Decisiveness (v.23–27)Eliab's Denuncia

3.7 God's Providence — (1 Samuel 16 Bible Study)

Oct 23rd, 2023 53m 13s

One of the most precious truths about God is His providence. In 1 Samuel 16, we see how God's providence can instill fear, comfort, and courage.God's Providence Is Introduced. (v.1)God's Providence Is Revealed. (v.2–5)God's Providence Is Transc

3.6 False Repentance — (1 Samuel 15 Bible Study)

Oct 16th, 2023 51m 31s

Given another chance to obey God by destroying the Amalekites, Saul failed, so Samuel had to complete Saul's task and hack Agag to pieces.Saul's Disobedience (v.1–9)God's Regret (v.10–11)God's Rejection (v.12–23)Saul's Hypocrisy (v.24–35)

3.5 A Disobedient Heart — (1 Samuel 13:1–14 Bible Study)

Oct 9th, 2023 43m 48s

Chosen and anointed out of obscurity, Saul succumbed to fear and impatience and violated God's law by offering sacrifices to God as a priest.The Setting (v.1–7)The Violation (v.8–10)The Explanation (v.11–12)The Judgment (v.13–14)

3.4 The God of Israel Rejected — (1 Samuel 8 Bible Study)

Oct 2nd, 2023 51m 34s

Israel forsakes God and demands an earthly king to replace Yahweh's theocratic monarchy. Israel rejects Samuel's stern warning, and God relents.Israel Demands a King (v.1–5)Israel Forsakes God (v.6–9)Israel Is Warned (v.10–18)Israel Rejects God

3.3 God's Effectual Call — (1 Samuel 3 Bible Study)

Sep 25th, 2023 53m 9s

God ends His silence and calls Samuel to be His prophet. God's effectual call to Samuel has parallels to God's call to us today.The Scarcity of God's Call (v.1–3)The Persistence of God's Call (v.4–9)The Intimacy of God's Call (v.10)The Demands

3.2 Thanking The Incomparable God (1 Samuel 2:1–10 Bible Study)

Sep 18th, 2023 57m 31s

After fulfilling her vow and dedicating Samuel, Hannah prays a song of thanksgiving to the incomparable God that becomes an anthem for Israel.A Personal God (v.1)A Holy God (v.2)An All-Knowing God (v.3)An All-Powerful God (v.4–8)A Saving God (v

3.1 God Hears and God Answers (1 Samuel 1 Bible Study)

Sep 11th, 2023 57m 8s

1 Samuel is a book of hope and begins with God remembering Hannah's predicament and hears her prayers and answers them by give her a son, Samuel.Hannah's Predicament (v1–8)Hannah's Vow (v9–11)Eli's Misunderstanding (v12–16)God's Answer (v17–20)

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Secured by God's Love (Romans 5:6–11 Sermon)

Sep 4th, 2023 33m 16s

Paul assures Christians that their future hope is secured by God's love based on its timing, its demonstration, its salvation, and its boasting.Timing of God's Love (v.6)Demonstration of God's Love (v.7–8)Salvation of God's Love (v.9–10)Boastin

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Who Can Be Saved? (Matthew 19:16–26 Sermon)

Aug 31st, 2023 37m 36s

When the rich young ruler refused to give up his wealth to follow Jesus, his disciple asked, "Who can be saved?" Jesus answered, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."The Question (v.16)The Requirement (v.17–21)The

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Work Hard to Serve Others (Ephesians 4:12 Sermon)

May 7th, 2023 47m 31s

God's design for building up His church is using leaders who will equip the saints to do the work of service so the church body may be built up.Equip (Eph 4:12a)Exert (Eph 4:12b)Edify (Eph 4:12c)Grace Bible Church in Pleasant Hill, Sunday Morni

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Cleansed For a Purpose (Matthew 8:2–4 Sermon)

Oct 2nd, 2022 58m 58s

Sermon preached at Grace Bible Church in Pleasant Hill, CA.Predicament (v.2a)Plea (v.2b)Pronouncement (v.3)Purpose (v.4)

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A Spiritual Father's Prayer (Colossians 1:3–14 Sermon)

Jun 19th, 2022 47m 58s

Paul's opening prayer at the start of the Colossians is a model prayer. There are at least five aspects of Paul's prayer that we can incorporate in our own prayers.A Thankful Prayer (v.3)An Informed Prayer (v.4–5a)A Gospel-Centered Prayer (v.5b

God Meant It For Good (Genesis 50 Bible Study)

Feb 21st, 2022 41m 23s

In this final chapter, Joseph proclaims God's hand of providence and good purposes. Jacob's Burial (v.1-14)God's Good Purposes (v.15-21)Joseph's Death (v.22-26)

When All Is Said and Done (Genesis 49 Bible Study)

Feb 14th, 2022 1h 2m

Jacob gives a final word of prophecy to his twelve sons. Most important is the Messianic promise found in verse 10.Reuben, Simeon, Levi (v.1-7)Messiah Promised Through Judah (v.8-12)Eight Other Brothers (v.13-27)Jacob's Death (v.28-33)

God Will Be With You (Genesis 47-48 Bible Study)

Feb 7th, 2022 55m 57s

We will examine what Jacob tells Joseph in a final private conversation shortly before Jacob's death.God Blesses Israel (47:27-28)Israel Beseeches Joseph (47:29-31)Israel Blesses Joseph (48:1-12)Israel Encourages Joseph (48:13-22)

God Rescues Egypt (Genesis 47:1-26 Bible Study)

Jan 24th, 2022 56m 48s

Jacob identifies himself as a sojourner, and he blesses Pharaoh. The Egyptians are grateful when Joseph delivers them from starvation. Pharaoh Welcomes Israel (v.1-6)God Blesses Pharaoh (v.7-12)God Saves Egypt (v.13-26)Like Jacob, we as Christ

Prepared to Die (Genesis 46 Bible Study)

Jan 17th, 2022 1h 4m

Are you prepared to die? Reuniting with his son Joseph after 22 years of separation, Jacob said, "Now let me die."Jacob Worshipped (v.1-4)Jacob Believed (v.5-7)Jacob Surrounded (v.8-27)Jacob Reunited (v.28-30)Jacob Settled (v.31-34)In this cha

It Is Enough (Genesis 45:9-28 Bible Study)

Jan 10th, 2022 1h 5m

What is the secret to Christian contentment? In this Bible study, we examine Jacob's example so we can utter the words, "It is enough."Joseph's Direction (v.9-13)Joseph's Satisfaction (v.14-15)Pharoah's Injunction (v.16-20)Joseph's Provision (

A Portrait of Forgiveness (Genesis 45:1-8 Bible Study)

Jan 3rd, 2022 41m 22s

In the first eight verses of Genesis 45, we see one of the best descriptions of forgiveness. We will examine five important characteristics of forgiveness.Forgiveness Is Painful (v.1-2)Forgiveness Is Personal (v.1b)Forgiveness Is Selfless (v.3

The Lion of Judah (Genesis 44 Bible Study)

Dec 20th, 2021 45m 5s

Some call Judah's plea to Joseph the greatest monologue in the Old Testament. In today's Bible study, we'll learn why this is likely true.The Brothers' Test (v.1-5)The Brothers' Change (v.6-13)The Brothers' Guilt (v.14-17)Judah Becomes Surety