Southside Church of Christ in Fort Myers

Morning Sermon 6-24-12

Dave Schmidt — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:19:00 +0000

Topic: Prayer…

Evening Sermon 7-1-12

Dave Schmidt — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:16:22 +0000

Topic: Bible Study…

Morning Sermon 7-1-12

Dave Schmidt — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:14:38 +0000

Guest Preacher Todd Rogers…

Instrumental Music

Dave Schmidt — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:12:56 +0000

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7-1 Evening Sermon

Dave Schmidt — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:09:52 +0000

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Personal Work

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:29:25 +0000

Intro: What are the” works of the church”? We often use this language to describe the activities God has authorized for a local church to do: evangelism, benevolence and edification. But these works are not just for the congregation collectively. …

Lost and Found, part 2

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:55:48 +0000

I doubt there is a parable of Jesus that has evinced more emotion from its hearers than the last parable of Luke 15. It is generally referred to as the parable of the prodigal son (prodigal = wasteful), or the …

Lost and Found, part 1

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:52:16 +0000

Nearly every public establishment has one. But if unless you need it, you probably will never see it or even know where it is at. Have you ever had to ask someone, Do you have a “lost and found”? The …

Crazy Christians

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:46:27 +0000

How does the world see you? Have you ever been accused of being crazy? God’s people have often been misunderstood and sometimes maligned by the incumbent society.

There are three occasions in the N.T. when we read of the conversion …

Strategies for Seeking the Lost

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:23:42 +0000

Introduction: You and I have been called to do work. Good works. That is where our attention will be turned throughout the year as we concentrate on the various good works that God has prepared for us to do. This …

Jesus and the Woman at the Well

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:37:58 +0000

When was the last time you spoke to a stranger about Christ?

Jesus Himself was constantly looking for someone to change for the better. The Bible depicts some of these encounters and each provides important lessons for us. Interestingly Jesus

Prepared for Good Works, part 2

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:00:10 +0000

“Which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them”

Part 2

Ephesians 2:10 – 10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

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Prepared for Good Works, Part 1

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:30:53 +0000

“Which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them”

Part 1

Intro: Have you ever heard the expression “There are no self-made people in the Lord’s church.” If a person is a Christian he has been made by …

God’s Creative Works, Providence

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:30:28 +0000

The Works of God

Sunday AM Class

God’s Providential Work

Lesson # 1

Intro: Continuing our study of the Works of God; in correlation with our theme of Eph. 2:10 – we are the workmanship of God. …

Psalm 19

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:00:39 +0000

The Word of God in the Psalms 19

Intro: Begin by reading a familiar song – one found in the Bible, called a Psalm. Let’s read Psalm 19

I. Background: This is a psalm of David, although …

A New Creation

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:30:12 +0000

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In Heavenly Places

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:00:49 +0000

Heavenly Places

Intro: Is there a heaven on earth? Many have spent their lifetime looking for the perfect place to live. If you are a Christian you are sitting in a heavenly place right now.

This morning …

Alive Together with Christ

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:30:12 +0000

“Alive Together with Christ”

Intro: Have you ever witnessed a resurrection? It is mind-boggling to contemplate a true resurrection from the dead. There are some things that you might categorize as “maybe’s” – even though they are highly unlikely, …

God’s Creative Work, Lesson 2

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:30:07 +0000

Sunday Morning Bible Study on God’s Creation. God’s Creative Work…

Grace and Works

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:30:01 +0000

Saved by Grace

Intro: How can we be saved? Do you know the answer to this question? Surely we must, since we are the saved. Sadly, many Christians cannot biblically explain how they are saved. They labor with misconceptions …

Statue of 3 Lies

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:00:28 +0000

Statue of 3 Lies

Intro: During a visit to Boston, MA, you might be inclined to visit one of the most prestigious colleges in the Land. Harvard University is located there. If you visited the famous Harvard Yard, …

Romans 6

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:30:00 +0000

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The All-Knowing God

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:00:16 +0000

The All-knowing God

Intro: Confusion can be deadly. A news article entitled “Was That Xanax or Zantac?” said: Reports are rising of injuries and deaths due to mix-ups of sound-alike prescription drugs. American Pharmacy’s May issue reports 60 …

Transformation through God’s Love

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:30:46 +0000

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The Bruising of Satan

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:30:23 +0000

The Bruising of Satan

Intro: Do you know where the first O.T. prophecy concerning Jesus is found? Genesis 3:15-15 And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He …

Who Am I?

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:47:17 +0000

How do you identify yourself?

I am a Schmidt, call ourselves by our family name. May place emphasis on our heritage and ancestry.
I am an American – may identify ourselves by our country or nationality. May be proud of

What is a Christian?

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:42:49 +0000

Our Lesson today is fundamental. I want to consider some basic questions.

What is a Christian?
How did Christianity begin?
How does a person become a Christian?

It is impossible to answer these questions comprehensively in the time we …

Praying to Preach

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:39:03 +0000

If you could have anything, what would you ask for? Our answer to that question might tell us much about ourselves, or others. In a sense, we could also draw conclusions about a person’s character by listening to their prayers. …

Praying like Daniel

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:34:38 +0000

Let me ask you a question that you may have been asked before, maybe recently. What were you doing on September 11^th, 2001, ten years ago today. I would think that we can all answer that question – …

Simple Truth

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:29:03 +0000

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In our Tuesday morning Bible class in Naples we are engaged in a study of the book of Matthew. This past week we started to look at the most extensive, and possibly the most …

Praying Soldiers

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:22:07 +0000

Paul’s letter to the Ephesians began with a glorious reflection on how God has spoken to us – “having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself,” (Eph. 1:9).…

The Greatness of God’s Word

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:10:34 +0000

Ephesians 6:13-17 – Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on …

A Coffin in Egypt

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:05:20 +0000

The story of Eugene, an unknown traveler whose bones were put on display. Who was he? What was the character of his life? Even though he was a celebrity for years, You could not tell by looking at his bones. …

The Sword of the Spirit

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:59:38 +0000

Read Eph 6:10-17 – Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the …

Glorying in the Hope of Glory

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:36:33 +0000

Rom 5:1-5 “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the …

Images of Salvation, part 2

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:29:13 +0000

Our lesson tonight is a continuation of our thoughts this morning. Understanding our own salvation is a thrilling challenge. How can a Holy God accept unholy people? Why did Jesus die on the cross? How does His death help me?…

Images of Salvation, part 1

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:18:55 +0000

We have discussed the essential piece of spiritual armor mentioned by Paul in Ephesians 6:17 – 17 And take the helmet of salvation,… As the helmet of the Roman solider protected him from deadly blows to the head in the …

Responding to a Weak Conscience

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:14:35 +0000

The Lord’s church is a diverse place. Jesus has always sought for unity among His people. He prayed for it in John 17. Paul called on Christians to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Eph. …

Grace, Truth, and Salvation

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:11:36 +0000

In our discussion of the helmet of salvation this month, we will be looking closer at salvation itself. There is nothing that we need to understand more than how we are saved by God. We dare not misunderstand this vital …

Listening to God

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:03:11 +0000

Listening is an important skill that is rarely developed or consciously improved upon. In James 1:19-22 James gave rather clear instructions on how to receive the word of God, and what obstacles lay in our way.

Read James 1:19-22 …

The Helmet of Salvation

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:57:09 +0000

It’s hard to deny the importance of a helmet.

The Lansing State Journal ran an article on June 23, 2009, about a 36-year-old involved in a skateboarding accident: “It was a death that could have been avoided, officials said.

The Response of a Guilty Conscience

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:54:26 +0000

Do you hear that voice in your head?

Intro: Read Ezra 9:1-6 – Ezra’s assessment of the spiritual condition of Israel was accurate. Notice the last phrase of verse 6 – . for our iniquities have risen …

The Struggle for a Good Conscience

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:47:36 +0000

At times the spiritual struggle rages from within. There is a constant struggle that goes on in every Christian with the conscience. How we handle this conflict may decide whether we win or lose the war with sin. Consider …

Discerning Good and Evil

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:40:43 +0000

Our thoughts tonight flow from our lesson this morning. How can we put up our shield of faith and protect ourselves from the darts of Satan? We considered the importance of the word of God as the basis of our …

Lifting Up Our Shield

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:33:05 +0000

Are you a Star Trek fan? Captain Kirk and his crew went where no man had gone before, and faced some bizarre and diabolical enemies (Klingons). If you watched very many episodes, then you remember this familiar scene. Just as …

The Shield of Faith

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 21:23:07 +0000

Review our consideration of Ephesians 6 – the armor of the Christian. We do not need physical armor (Jesus told Peter to put his sword away), but we desperately need to arm ourselves for the spiritual battle. We have studied …

Hard Facts about Evangelism

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 15 May 2011 21:08:38 +0000

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Fighting a war requires more than one dimension. The war effort could not succeed without military planning. Generals and admirals sit in war rooms and plan the strategy for each battle. And then there …

Users and Redeemers

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 15 May 2011 20:55:53 +0000

Read John 8:1-11; The event depicted in our scripture reading is a controversial one for a couple of reasons. 1) The most ancient manuscripts do not contain it. Many have come to the conclusion that it is not part …

Motivations for Evangelism

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 08 May 2011 21:14:45 +0000

Rom 10:14-15 - How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how …

Going to War in the Shoes of Peace

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 08 May 2011 20:49:33 +0000

Read together Ephesians 6:10-18 – 0 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of …

Today is the Day of Salvation

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 01 May 2011 20:43:21 +0000

Gen. 37:18-30 – Story of Rueben, who did not want to kill his brother Joseph, even if he was a pest. When faced with the pressure of his brother’s wishes to kill Joseph, his solution was to wait – put …

Prepared for His Coming

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 01 May 2011 19:39:56 +0000

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Let me ask you a very important question. Do not be too quick to answer, or just give the expected answer. Do you believe that Jesus is coming again?

The honest answer to

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David’s Last Words

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:25:23 +0000

Sometimes the most memorable words a person utters are his last words. This may be becaseu they are his last, or because they are the reflection of a lifetime. David (whom we have been studying on Wed. night) had a …

As Lights in the World

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:15:35 +0000

Philippians 2:12-16 – 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who …

The Breastplate of Righteousness

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:09:53 +0000

This story appeared in a January issue of the New York Post. “A British soldier was saved by his body armor after being shot five times in a battle with the Taliban in Afghanistan, The Sun reported Tuesday. Bullets …

Wrestling with God

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:02:32 +0000

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Return to the life of Jacob, the patriarch. There is much to learn from God’s influence on Jacob. His life is a true story of how God can use both blessing and suffering to …

The Dream of Jacob

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:56:25 +0000

Do you dream? I guess the more accurate question would be, “Do you remember your dreams?” Those who know tell us that we all dream, but do not always remember them.

If you do have dreams, how much weight do

Work Out Your Own Salvation

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:50:25 +0000

From the earliest days of the church, the relationship between the power of God and the responsibility of believers in salvation has been debated. Is our salvation and spiritual growth essentially a matter of passive trust or of active obedience? …

The Man God Seeks

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:40:44 +0000

Do you believe that God is coming in judgment against sin? (Some are contending that Jesus is returning on May 21^st of this year. This type of human speculation and false Biblical interpretation is worthless). But the immediate consciousness …

Girded with the Belt of Truth

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:19:12 +0000

If you are wearing a belt today, raise your hand. People wear belts for different reasons. Some wear them because they are part of the outfit, a necessary accessory. Some wear belts to hold up their pants (this is a …

Lessons from the House of the Potter

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:12:11 +0000

One of the great metaphors used throughout Scripture is that of the potter and the clay. It is a picture taken from one of the basic and common scenes of the Bible world – a potter forming a vessel on …

Putting on the Armor of God

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:30:00 +0000

Are you ready to fight? That is an important question for every soldier. It takes more than just the desire or the courage to fight. U.S. Armed Forces enlistments in 1938 were a little over 2,000. In just over 4 …

The Christian and the Law of Moses

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:13:28 +0000

Some issues are basic to understanding the Bible. If we get them wrong, the Bible is lost to us. One such teaching is the relationship that we, as Christians, have to the Law of Moses. What is the connection …

Three Words to Dress By

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:06:01 +0000

God does not look at things as we do. This is a fundamental distinction that the Bible emphasizes often. God told Samuel “…the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord …

Why Do Bolts Fail?

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:50:32 +0000

The Big Dig ceiling collapse occurred on July 10, 2006, when a concrete ceiling panel weighing 3 tons and measuring 20 by 40 ft fell in Boston’s Fort Point Channel Tunnel. The panel fell on a car traveling on the two-lane …

Engaging the Enemy

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:53:21 +0000

I recently saw a picture of something that some of you may possess. I do not have one, but I was impressed by it. Diane’s cousin by marriage recently lost portions of both of his legs in an IED attack …

Jesus vs. Satan

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:05:38 +0000

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Beware of the Lion

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 03:51:26 +0000

Kenya, Africa, has produced a significant number of champion distance runners. Why is this so? A reporter at the Sydney Australia Olympics asked that very question to Kenyan marathoner Kip Lagat. He asked If it had something to do with …

The Mercy of Repentance

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:46:26 +0000

Hopelessness is a tragic circumstance. It can drive people to drastic measures. The prophet Ezekiel encountered such desperateness in his work as a “watchman”. Turn again to Ezekiel 33.

Read Ezekiel 33:10-20

Guilt is a powerful emotion. The clear message …

I Have Made You a Watchman

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:36:46 +0000

The Dynamics of Personal Responsibility and Repentance

Read Ezekiel 3:17-22: It was common for a city (especially a fortified one that was at war) to appoint someone to be a “watchman”. This person’s job was to watch for the approaching …

At War with God

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 03:15:04 +0000

Isa 42:13 - The Lord shall go forth like a mighty man; He shall stir up His zeal like a man of war. He shall cry out, yes, shout aloud; He shall prevail against His enemies. The image of God …

Courage for the Battle

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:31:20 +0000

The most interesting stories in Reader’s Digest are those of the heroism of “average” people in life-threatening situations. People can rise to occasion and demonstrate enormous courage, ore than they realize. How much moral courage do you have? How can …

The War Without and Within

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:24:42 +0000

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In the introduction to our yearlong study on the Christian Soldier we mentioned 2 specific scripture references from which we will draw our lessons – Ephesians 6 & 2 Tim. 2. But of …

Lessons from Corinth

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:23:53 +0000

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The Noise of War

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:16:54 +0000

Do you recall the events surrounding the golden calf of Exodus 32? Moses had ventured to the top of the mountain, at God’s request, to get the law for the people. While Moses is on the mountain the people despair …

Our Highest Ambition

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:54:05 +0000

Words carry connotations. The particular use of a term can cast a positive or negative light. Paul’s extensive negative use of the word “flesh” (sarx) creates a certain tone around the word, when in fact, our flesh is …

Soldiers of Christ Arise

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:46:59 +0000

Our sermon today is going to be a little unusual. It will be more of an introduction to the coming year than a specific lesson in a sermon. What will 2011 bring for us? (if the Lord wills)

Our theme …

For the Joy Set Before Us

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:20:42 +0000

Hebrews 11:13-16 – 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14 For those …

For the Joy Set Before Him

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 15:59:40 +0000

For the last year we have studied the inspired words of Hebrews 11. In studying this great chapter we have considered the subject of faith in some detail. As we mentioned last week, our last 3 lessons will actually come …

Running the Race

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:48:11 +0000

We have viewed the lives and faith of many O.T. characters. The writer of Hebrews has utilized their example to teach us the value and nature of faith through the ages. But where do we enter the picture? The opening …

A Nature Like Ours

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 17:15:43 +0000

Who is in your “peer group”? The word peer means “somebody who is the equal of somebody else, e.g. in age or social class” (Encarta Dictionary). We use the term to identify others that are like us in age or …

Something Better for Us

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:22:28 +0000

Let’s return to our theme verses for November in Hebrews 11.

Hebrews 11:39-40 – And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, 40 God having provided something better for us, that they should

Words from the Cross

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 04:16:08 +0000

John 12:32-33 – 32 And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.”33 This He said, signifying by what death He would die.

- Jesus intentioned to draw people to Him through the …

The Challenge of Knowing the Truth

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:50:45 +0000

Do you want to know the truth? Not always. I heard a noise coming from under the hood of my car. I told myself that it was probably nothing that serious. Cars make noise. I did not take the time …

The Power of Pressure

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:44:59 +0000

“Under the influence” – this phrase describes all of us. We are all influenced by something outside of ourselves. Sometimes this influence may be what is in our best interest (like when I listen to my wife). But …

God’s Purposeful Plan

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 15:06:43 +0000

God’s plans never fail. God has often placed His in a position to understand and believe that fact. He sent them into battle outnumbered. He commanded them to do that which seemed foolhardy or nonsensical from the human perspective …

The Blessing of Being Forgiven (How not to be a mule)

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 15:00:54 +0000

The words of the songs we sing reflect life back to us. Many times I can immediately recall an event or circumstance when I hear a particular song. I wonder if that was true with David and his psalms. Many …

The Bankruptcy of Prosperity Preaching, part 2

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:05:32 +0000

This morning we discussed the doctrinal foundations of the popular prosperity gospel. There are many religious teachers who espouse that God wants every believer to be financially wealthy. In fact, as we saw this morning they teach that the atoning …

The Bankruptcy of Prosperity Preaching, part 1

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:58:39 +0000

What does the good news of the gospel offer us? Why is it good news? The answer to that question may not seem illusive or difficult. Certainly we recognize the blessings of reconciliation, redemption and forgiveness of sins as the …

A Thorn in the Flesh

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:15:41 +0000

Do you know what chapter we have been studying this year? Do you remember which verses we have been considering this month?

Heb 11:35-38 – 35 Women received their dead raised to life again. Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, …

Fundamental Steps to Salvation

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 16:09:50 +0000

What does it take to be saved? The answer that I most want to give to that question is “the marvelous grace of God”. No one can be saved without it. But I also realize that my salvation, in the …

The Victory of David’s Faith

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:49:47 +0000

1 John 5:4 – For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. The New Living Translation says it this way… For every child of God defeats …

The Faith of Gideon

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 03:38:23 +0000

The whole list was too long to include. As the writer of Hebrews traces the history of God’s revelation to men through cataloguing a list of the faithful, he runs out of time. After mentioning the walls of Jericho …

Reconciling Rahab’s Lie

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 03:27:06 +0000

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Have you ever told a lie? (be careful, you might be on the verge of doing it again) Is it ever right to tell a lie? The fact that we lie so easily …

The Faith of Rahab

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 03:18:28 +0000

Who are the only two women mentioned by name in the list of the faithful in Hebrews 11? If you were to choose two to include, who would they be?

1) The first mentioned might make our list as well …

The Walls Came Tumbling Down

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:05:30 +0000

Our theme this year comes from the words of Hebrews 10:38 – “Now the just shall live by faith”. The following text of Hebrews 11 has catalogued the individual faith of some of “the just” who have “lived” before in …

As You Have Received Christ

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:51:47 +0000

Read Col. 1:1-8. Do you feel a connection with these Christians? In a very real sense, we should. The original recipients of this letter share something with us, even though we are separated by two millennium and many generations. We …

The First Church of Christ

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:42:49 +0000

Have you ever seen a sign on a church building that identified it as a “first” church? The First Baptist Church of Saginaw, or the First Methodist Church of Phoenix, etc.? I wondered as a kid, how they could claim …

Faith that Sanctifies

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:33:48 +0000

Read Hebrews 11:28-29 – 28 By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them. 29 By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the …

Faith Without Excuses, part 2

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:25:14 +0000

Our lesson this morning focused on the events of Exodus 3. God met Moses at the burning bush and called him to be the leader of Israel. Although Moses was glad to hear of God’s intentions to free Israel, …

Faith Without Excuses, part 1

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:12:27 +0000

God’s people are being held as slaves. It is time for God to liberate them. Who should He choose to do this great work? Who would you choose? An accomplished military leader? A person of political influence? A great orator …

Lessons from Aaron

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:10:22 +0000

How do you think Amram and Jochebed talked about their children? Do you remember the famous children of this family? Miriam, the prophetess, was the oldest, Moses the Lawgiver, was the youngest, and Aaron, the High Priest, was …

The God of the Burning Bush

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:57:14 +0000

Today we return to our study of Hebrews 11 – (Faith personified). For a few lessons we have considered the faith of Moses as described in this text. Moses was born a slave, raised as a prince, educated as a …

Life More Abundantly

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:38:13 +0000

Why did Jesus come? There are several scriptures that speak directly to the purpose of Jesus’ life. They tell us specifically why He came.

Matt 5:17 – 17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the