Sermons From Village Bible Church (sugar Grove Campus)

As we study the heavenly departure of Elijah, we are reminded that our departure involves: 1.  Waiting on our own time of parting. This parting is a: Privileged opportunity. Promised occasion. Private occurence. 2.  Walking the right...

When fools say there is no God they:    1.  Disregard the power and providence of God. This disregard is seen in light of: Ahaziah's affliction. Elijah's intervention. The soldiers' destruction.    2.  Go down a painful...

While God is gracious and patient we must remember: 1.  The days of God's patience have an end. This is seen in the life of (a): Celestial beings. Civilization. Country. City. Corrupt king. Christians. Couple. To protect...

To rise above our times of discouragement we must recognize: 1.  The misery that we can experience as Christians. These experiences can cause us to: Run away in fear. Rationalize our feelings. While these reactions seem natural we...

As we examine this epic battle we see: 1.  The pre-game fanfare. Notice the: Temperature of the crowd. Terms of the contest. 2.  The prize fight. This involved the: Spastic activity of the Baal prophets. Settled approach by...

1.  Elijah's life of surrendered service    This service: Does what is required. Is reinforced by God's promises. Is responsive to every command.   2.  Obadiah's secret life of service    Our text gives us reason...

God gave Elijah some "on-the-job training" at Zarephath.  Elijah passes with flying colors, and this is seen in: A trial involving a great loss.      This trial involved a: Dead person. Distraught parent. Dumbfounded prophet. His...

The forging of our faith involves: God's fresh path of obedience. This path should involve a fresh:  Command. Challenge. Comfort. God's faithful promises amidst new obstacles. These obstacles would cause:  Doubt...

As we explore this experience we see:  The assignment to boot camp.    This assignment involves: God speaking. Symbolic spot. Solitude. A certain span of time. Steps of obedience. God’s supply.   The advantages of boot camp.     These...

This paradox surrounding the events of Israel is seen in: The perversions that invaded the culture.    These perversions came from a: Nagging and nasty religion. Number of wicked rulers. Notorious relationship. The person whom...

Before I leave, please remember: 1.  That people matter.  This is seen in: Paul's relationship. A personal request. 2.  The pattern for a healthy ministry.  This pattern involves: Ongoing education. An all-consuming devotion. Daily...

We enter the danger zone when: The Christian is distracted.  Staying focused involves knowing what to: Address (vs. 8).  This involves: Good doctrine. Grateful duty. Avoid (vs. 9).  This involves: Foolish teaching. Fruitless...

Paul reminds us about:  1.  Our problem with sin.       This problem affects our: Attitudes. Appetites. Actions.   2.  The only person who saves.   3.  The principle regarding our status.   4.  The parts of salvation.       Paul...

Our conversion to Christianity Being a Christian involves: Receiving the free gift of grace. Restraining ourselves from temptation and sin. Resting in God's promised return. Reflecting our salvation to others.   Our...

Success in finding Christ involves: Eliminating all obstacles that hinder our search. Obstacle 1:  space problems Obstacle 2:  religious and traditional preoccupation Obstacle 3:  selfish pursuits   Examining the open doors He...

Our text causes us to: 1.  Revisit the issue of slavery. Slavery: was a way of life in the first century. is a way of life for every Christian. 2.  Remember some inspirational stories involving slaves. 3.  Receive some instructions...

To be a model woman you need: 1.  A pattern to follow. This pattern involves a life that is: Consistently reverent. Careful with words. Controlled in behavior.   2.  A plan to implement. This plan involves: Teaching what is...

1.  The manual for health ministry      Healthy ministry involves:           Guiding principles: > There are legitimate age and gender distinctions in the church > There is to be interaction, not complete separation, between the various ages...

Preparing for a doctrinal crisis involves: 1.  Devoting yourself to the precepts of scriptures.       This involves asking: What are you learning? Who are you listening to? 2.  Defending against the ploys of swindlers.       These ploys...

If we want to be set straight on leadership…   We must follow the… 1.     Correct form of church leadership.  This form of leadership involves men of: Maturity Responsibility Authority  All of these are needed for any church...