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  • Prayer in Ephesians
  • Who I Am - Ephes.1:3-14
  • Book of Colossians
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  • Book of Nehemiah
  • Book of James
    • Managing Temptation - James.1:12-18
    • The Jonah Lesson - James.1:9-11
    • Your #1 Request of God - James.1:5-8
    • A Choice for Maturity -James 1:1-4
• BIBLE STUDY
  • Book of 1 Peter
    • Group Discussion
      • Spiritual Cyanide - Acts 6:15
      • 1 Peter 3:1-7 - Group Discussion Ideas
      • 1 Peter 3:8-4:6 - Group Discussion Ideas
      • 1 Peter 4:7-11 - Group Discussion Ideas
      • 1 Peter 5 - Group Discussion Ideas
      • 1 Peter 1:22-2:10 - Group Discussion Ideas
      • Avoid superficial Interpretation
      • 1 Peter 2: 11-25 - Group Discussion Ideas
      • 1 Peter 1:1-2 - Discussion Leader Ideas
      • 1 Peter 1:18-21 - Discussion Leader Ideas
      • 1 Peter 1:13-21 - Discussion Leader Ideas
      • First Impressions - Discussion Leader Ideas
      • 1 Peter 1:3-12 - Discussion Leader Ideas
    • Commentary
      • 1 Peter 2:1-11 - Hope for the Church
      • 1 Peter 3 - Will Radical Hope Work in the Home?
      • 1 Peter 1:3-12 illustrated
      • 1 Peter 5 - An Elder Patterns the Spiritual Man
      • 1 Peter 5 - An Elder Protects from Spiritual Harm
      • 1 Peter 5 - An Elder Provides Spiritual Nourishment
      • Relationship Map of 1 Peter
      • 1 Peter 4:12-17 - A True Story of Contemporary Persecution
      • 1 Peter 4:12-17 - Don't Be Astonished
      • 1 Peter 4:7-11 - Taking Hope to the End
      • 1 Peter 1:22-25 - The Nature of the Church
      • 1 Peter 3:1-7 - Outward Adornment
      • 1 Peter 1:13-17 - Three Obligations of the Believer
      • 1 Peter 1:13-21 - Outline of this Passage
      • 1 Peter 5:1-3 - Responsibilities of Elders to the Church
      • 1 Peter 1:1-21 - Summarized
      • Book Survey of 1 Peter
      • 1 Peter 1:3-5 When Doctrine Encourages
      • 1 Peter 1:13-21 - "therefore"....Be Holy
      • 1 Peter 1:13 - "therefore", looking back
      • 1 Peter Outline
      • First Impressions
      • Book Survey of 1 Peter
    • Word Study
      • 1 Peter 1:14 - Conform to the evil desires
      • Our Inheritance Described in 1 Peter 1:4
    • Geography
      • Bithynia
      • Galatia
    • History
      • Ancient Mythology: Tartarus
      • 1 Peter 2:11-25 - The Political Scene
      • Historical Timeline - 64AD to 70AD
      • The Burning of Rome, 64AD
      • Profile of the Apostle Peter
      • Nero
      • Jews inch towards their Temple
      • Pliny the Younger's testimony of Believers
      • Letters to Trajan (Caesar)
      • The People of Turkey
      • The "Household Codes"
    • Introduction
      • Main Themes in 1 Peter
      • Main Themes in 1 Peter
      • The Question of Hope
      • The Question of Hope
      • 1 Peter Study Snapshot
      • 1 Peter Study Snapshot
      • Choosing Our Title and Theme
      • Choosing Our Title and Theme
      • Introducing the 1 Peter Bible Study to your Small Group
        • First Presentation
        • Author's request
      • Introducing the 1 Peter Bible Study to your Small Group
    • Bible Lists
      • "Suffering" in 1 Peter - Word Study
        • Bible Notes
        • Bible Notes #9
        • Bible Notes #19
        • Bible Notes #27
      • The Believer's Identity
      • 1 Peter 1:3-7 - The Believer Described
      • 1 Peter 1:3-7 - God is Described
      • 1 Peter 1:2-7 - Our Hope Described
      • 1 Peter 1:4 - Our Inheritance
      • 1 Peter 1:3-12 - Truths to Celebrate
  • 7 Churches of Revelation
    • Commentary
      • Smyrna - It's All About Being Rich
      • Pergamum - "It's All About Staying True"
      • Philadelphia - It's All About the Love
      • Sardis: It's All About Revival
      • Thyatira: It's All About the Smell
      • It's All About Remembering
        • Christ's Commendation
        • Christ's Condemnation
        • Christ's Counsel
        • Christ's Challenge
    • Background
      • Jesus, the Son of Man
      • The Roman Alcatraz
      • The Apostle John
      • The Teachings of Balaam
      • Who were the Nicolaitans?
      • The Ancient City of Ephesus
      • Symbolism: Metals and Garments
      • Symbolism: Numbers and Colours
      • The Basic Views of Interpretation
    • Introduction to the 7 Churches
      • Introducing the Study, My Journey with Christ
      • Components to 7 Church Study
      • 7 Churches Bible Study
  • Romans 8
  • Contemplating the Cross
    • Bible Study
      • I AM - On Trial
      • I AM - Arrested
  • Core Competencies
    • Core Beliefs of the Christian
      • Attributes of the Trinity
      • Who was the man, Jesus?
      • I Believe
    • Jesus Christ
      • Fulfilled Prophecies Concerning Jesus
      • Modern heresies about Christ
      • The Truth about Jesus Christ
        • Vocabulary
    • Bible
      • Themes of the Old Testament
      • Themes of the New Testament
      • The Scripture Union Bible Reading Method
      • The Balanced Translation Philosophy
      • Why Read the Bible?
      • A Topical Study of Scripture
      • How was the New Testament preserved?
      • What if...the Bible had a Mistake?
      • Six Steps to Understanding the Bible
      • Why Should I Trust the Bible?
        • Scientific Accuracy
        • Medical Accuracy
        • Prophetic Accuracy
        • Power to Change Lives
      • The Truth about the Bible
    • The Future
      • Does God Know the Future?
    • Door to Door Cults
      • Door to Door Cults
    • Competencies of the Chrstian
      • How To Pray
      • Prayer: A Basic Life Necessity
      • The Honour Room of Prayer
      • 10 Core Beliefs
  • Bible Prophecy
    • Sermons and Outlines
      • TOP 10 Things to Do If Jesus Is Coming Again
  • Bible Study
    • Bible Lists
      • Body-Life Assessment
      • What the Bible Says About My:
      • The Believer's Identity
      • Hope Texts for Further Meditation
    • Christian Life
      • 10 Core Virtues of a Christian
      • 30 Day Challenge
      • Life Stories of Revival
      • 10 Core Qualities
      • How to Know God Personally
      • Read the New Testament
  • Bible Lists
    • Body-Life Assessment
    • Hope Texts for Further Meditation
    • The Believer's Identity
    • What the Bible Says About My:
  • Christian Life
    • 10 Core Qualities
    • 10 Core Virtues of a Christian
    • 30 Day Challenge
    • How to Know God Personally
    • Life Stories of Revival
    • Read the New Testament
• SERMON OUTLINES
  • Book of Romans
    • The Christian, his neighbour and eternity
    • Romans 1:1-17 Why Sweat It?
    • Insights on Romans
  • Book of Ephesians
    • Eph 1:9-12 What does God think of me now? (3)
    • Eph 1:6-8 What does God think of me now? (2)
    • Eph. 1:3-5 What does God think of me now? (1)
  • Book of Colossians
    • Too Heavenly Minded?
    • Colossians 1:15-20 Christ is Supreme
  • Book of James
    • Turning Trials Into Triumphs - Jam.1:2-12
  • Book of Titus
    • The Vision of the Church
    • The Challenge of Ministry
    • The Church in the Community
    • The Stewards of Ministry
    • The Foundation of Ministry
    • The Foundation of Ministry
  • Book of 1 Peter
    • 1 Peter 1:13-21 - Getting Ready to Take Hope Outside
    • 1 Peter 1:22 - How Do I Grow In Grace?
    • 1 Peter 1:1 - There is Hope
    • 1 Peter 1:3 - How to Live with Hope
    • 1 Peter 2:11 - Grace in the World
    • 1 Peter 3 - Grace in the Home
    • 1 Peter 4:7 - In Times Like These
    • 1 Peter 2:4-8 - We are Living Stones
  • Book of 1 John
    • 1 John 2:12-14- My Walk of all Ages
    • 1 John 2:18-27 - My Walk Is Not Alone
    • 1 John 2:7-11 - I'll Walk With My Brother
    • 1 John 1:5-10 - A Walk Into the Light
    • 1 John 1:1-4 - A Walk into Reality
    • 1 John 3:1 - I'll Walk in Love
    • 1 John 3:1 - I Am My Father's Child - #3
    • 1 John 3:1 - I Am My Father's Child - #2
    • 1 John 3:1 - I Am My Father's Child - #1
  • Baptism
    • 5 Questions about Baptism
  • Faith
    • Reasons to Believe in a God During Times of Global Crises
    • Are We Modeling Christ? 1 Thess. 1:1-10
    • Does Salvation Include People Outside of Christianity?
    • A Life Poured Out
    • Christ's Power Made Perfect - 2 Cor 12:1-10
    • I Ought To Be Thankful
    • Top 10 Reasons Why I Ought To Be Thankful
    • Faith: How do you receive it?
    • 2 Kings 6:8-23 - Open Our Eyes, Lord
    • Hebrews 11 - Faith: How To Live It.
  • Prayer
    • Prayer: It's Honor
  • Christmas
    • God Was Touching the Earth.
    • What Made This Night Holy?
    • The Miracle of Christmas
    • Immanuel - God With Us
    • 4th Gift to the Christ Child
      • Small Group Discussion
    • 3rd Gift for the Christ Child
    • 2nd Gift For the Christ Child
    • The First Gift For the Christ Child
  • Easter
    • He Is Risen Indeed! - Passion Week - Day 7
    • Satisfaction! - Passion Week - Day 5
    • The Time Has Come - Passion Week - Day 4
    • What Belongs to God? - Passion Week - Day 3
    • The Doorway of Our Heart - Passion Week - Day 2
    • Hosanna to the Lamb of God - Holy Week - Day 1
    • I AM - On Trial
    • John 18:1-19:6 - Betrayed and Sentanced
    • Why Jesus' Trial was Illegal
    • John 18:1-11 - I AM Arrested!
• DAILY DEVOTIONALS
  • God Was Touching the Earth - Jam.4:4
  • God's Story in Your Life -Acts.25:13-27
  • A Living Hope -1Pet.3:5
  • Victims By Choice - Jer.29:11
  • After the Fact Blessing - Neh.1:1-4
  • Chasing the Light - Ps.27:1
  • A Safe Community - 1Pet.2:1-2
  • Today's Bible Reading
  • Life's Navigator - Jn.5:26
  • No Solo Experience with God - 1Pet.1:22
  • Why is your faith a Secret? 1Pet.1:22
  • Christian Optimism - 1Pet.1:3-5
  • Power in a Seed - Col.1:3-5
  • Truth can be Slanderous - 1 Pet.2:1
  • With Only a Breath - Rom.11:33
  • Hold my Right Hand, Prov.3:5-6
  • Never Abandoned! Josh.1:5; Heb.13:5
  • God knows where you're planted. Jn.5:26
  • Do We Really Need to Study the Bible? 1Pet.2:2
  • Have You Lost Your First Love? Rev.2:1-7
  • Irresponsible Christianity - Matt.24:42
  • Is there a God that Cares? 1Peter 5:7
  • Is there a God I can Trust? - Prov.3:5
  • It's all about the Journey - Mark.8:34
  • Does God Hear Me When I Pray? (2) Ps.13
  • Does God Hear Me When I Pray? Matt.6
  • The Honor Room of Prayer - Eph.3:14
  • Prayer is a Basic Necessity of Life - Eph.1:15
  • Prayer Happens Where You Are - Ps.31:14
  • Can Jesus Satisfy My Thirst? John2:1-11
  • Does God Know Our Future? Psalm139:16
  • Can you do what Jesus Wants? John6:1-14
  • Something to Fear - Acts19:17
  • What if...the Bible had a Mistake? - 2 Tim.3:16
  • What if...Events are Getting you Stressed? John14:26
  • The Life Bubble - Mark 6:45-52
  • Difference Makers - Acts 9:23-31
  • A Fresh Start - John 6:63
  • Who's Pushing You? - Acts 9:36-43
  • Spiritual Cyanide - Acts 16:15; 1Peter 2:1
  • Not A Sponge - Acts 11:19-26
  • Calculated, Sovereign, Love-driven and Personal - Acts 16:25
  • Just add Jesus - Matthew 21:1-27
  • God's Science Project - Psalm 8
  • A Life Foundation - 2Timothy 3:16
  • After the fact blessing. Neh.1:1-4
  • All Things Work Together for My Good? Rom.8
  • Do and Let Do - Rom.7:14-20
  • Man's Deepest Need - Rom.1:16-17
  • The Madoff Syndrome - Rom.1:14
  • Sink Into A New Life
  • Don't Send God Your Sour Grapes - Col.1:3-8
  • Everyone Stay at the Table
  • Read the Bible in One Year
  • Enter Stage Right, God - Acts 12:5
  • Need a fresh Start? Jn.6:63
  • Sing to the LORD a new song
  • What if... I gave Jesus a Christmas Gift.
  • What if...I just add Jesus to my life
  • Stopping is Next to Godliness - Luke 10:25-37
  • Have Anything to Fear? Acts 19:17
  • Do You Think Jesus Can?
  • The Life-Bubble
  • Directionally Challenged - Luke 6:17-46
  • Can Jesus really satisfy my thirst? Jn.2:1-11
  • Prayer happens where you are - Ps.31:14
  • Prayer Is A Basic Necessity of Life - Eph.1:15
  • The Honour Room of Prayer - Eph.3:14
  • How Long God? Ps.13
  • What Drives You? Luke 19:10
  • You Will Know the Truth - John 8:31
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• 1 Peter 5

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• How to know God
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• Insights in Romans

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