Southside Church of Christ in Fort Myers

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

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Jeremiah’s Burden

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:34:30 +0000

Who has a burden today? We all have them. It is not difficult to make a list. Some of us have very heavy burdens to bear everyday.

Financial problems; sickness; chronic pain; relationship problems; spiritual weaknesses or sinful habits;

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The Church that Belongs to Christ

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:43:23 +0000

Identity Theft is one of the most costly and prevalent crimes being committed today. It occurs when someone obtains valuable personal information about someone else, and then uses that information to pretend to be that person – to purchase items…

Faith That Refuses and Chooses

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:25:24 +0000

Today we resume our study of Hebrews 11. This great chapter must have been a great encouragement to the saints (especially to the converted Jew) who first received it. Doctrinal lessons on faith are incomplete without real life examples. Today…

Christ, Our Passover

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:46:33 +0000

In John 5:39 Jesus told the religious leaders among his audience, You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, NIV

Jesus ws constantly pointing

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Independence Day

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:40:56 +0000

Do you know the significance of these dates?

Jan. 1 (Haiti – from Great Britain)
Feb. 12 (Chile – from Spain)
March 25 (Greece – from the Ottoman Empire)
April 18 (Zimbabwe – from Great Britain)
May

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Faith That is not Afraid

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:50:37 +0000

Review our yearly theme for 2010 – a study of Hebrews 11 entitled “The Just Shall Live by Faith” The detailed study of faith has taken us from the familiar definition of faith in verse 1-3, to the profound…

Facing Our Fears

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:46:08 +0000

Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin.” (Exodus 20:20).

At first…

Lessons From Eli

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:58:02 +0000

Sometimes good people become marked with the appearance of a single, yet significant deficiency. It is at times tragic, because that defect is not indicative of his character as a whole. Yet it is possible for that single problem to…

Deep Problems; Shallow Solutions

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:45:35 +0000

How do you stop an oil leak? That depends on where it is leaking from. If it is leaking from the oil pan on your car, you can replace the gasket for about 25 dollars, not including labor. If it…

Abraham’s Ultimate Test

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:33:32 +0000

Genesis 22:12 – “… now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.”

Intro: What has been your greatest test of faith? Maybe you are…

The Ethiopian Sees Jesus

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 23 May 2010 14:54:37 +0000

How does God convert the sinner? What changes the sinner’s mind? In the N.T. many times there was a miracle that accompanied the conversion.

Jerusalem – In Acts 2 the Apostles spoke in different languages. The apostles’ ministry in

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If We Were Soulwinners

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:06:25 +0000

One of the most valuable ways to study the Bible is comparative. By that I mean we can look at the pattern and history of God’s people (church of the Bible) and compare ourselves to them. We often do this…

Being Fully Convinced

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 16 May 2010 13:55:59 +0000

In our study of Hebrews 11 (our theme scripture for this year) we have encountered the O.T patriarch, Abraham. Throughout the scriptures the name “Abraham” is nearly synonymous with the word faith in the scriptures, as he is called the…

The Enemy, Satan

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:17:34 +0000

Who is responsible? That is a very prevalent question. We often want to assign blame as one of the first efforts in correcting problems. Although many times this is a futile attempt to excuse ourselves or shift attention away from…

Hellfire and Brimstone

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:08:05 +0000

I was asked an interesting question this past week. Prior to officiating a baseball game, I was asked by a fellow umpire if I was “one of those hellfire and brimstone preachers”. I did not know exactly how to answer…

God’s Promises to Abraham, Part 2

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:07:06 +0000

What does the Bible predict will happen in the future? How will God fulfill His promises to His people? Are the promises that God made to Abraham still being fulfilled? Does Israel Have a special place in the coming of…

God’s Promises to Abraham, Part 1

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:02:44 +0000

Genesis 12:1-3 - 1 Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation;…

The Church of Christ

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:56:25 +0000

This sermon is by a dedicated and passionate young Christian by the name of Jackson Bonnet. Jackson is visiting the United States from Haiti and has been a Christian for a just over a year. He hopes to return to…

Abraham’s Pilgrimage of Faith

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:46:04 +0000

Let’s return to Hebrews 11:8-10 – 8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.

Abraham’s…

Abraham, a Friend of God

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:31:02 +0000

Facebook , Twitter, My Space, these are all social networking internet sites where one person may designate another person as their “friend”, and thus open up communication through the network. A person can end up with a lot of friends…

Abraham: Faith that Does Not Know Where It is Going

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:19:36 +0000

There are only two ways to live.

We can base our decisions on what we see around us, trusting in ourselves to interpret and react correctly. We can look to our empirical senses to tell us what is best

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Responding to the Needy

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:14:02 +0000

What does a good person look like? One of the most recognizable and consistent characteristics of the god person , as most people who define him, is the willingness to give to the poor. Almost everyone recognize the morality of…

In Defense of Noah’s Flood

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:07:52 +0000

For the past few weeks we have been studying one of the most familiar events is Biblical history. The flood of Noah as recorded in Genesis 6-9. Read Genesis 7

I. The Importance of Noah’s Flood: Next to Creation, the…

The Faith of Noah, Part 2

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:16:22 +0000

(Due to Technical Difficulties There is No Audio of this Sermon)

A sports announcer interviewed a professional football player shortly before he was scheduled to play in the Super Bowl. When asked of his team’s chances in the game, the…

The Faith of Noah, Part 1

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:05:11 +0000

What is the most recognizable Bible event? I would cast my vote for this one: Noah’s Ark. This event is the subject of paintings, pictures, children’s books, toys, & videos & even discovery channel specials – everyone knows about Noah’s…

Walking with God – The Journey of Enoch

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:57:51 +0000

(Due to Technical Difficulties No Audio for this Sermon)

Intro: Review our theme for 2010: Faith from several angles; faith in the lives of God’s people – Heroes of faith’ had taken him”; for before he was taken he had…

The Way of Cain, part 2; Controlling Our Anger

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:28:20 +0000

Writing about self-discipline in The Book of Virtues, William J. Bennett says, “There is much unhappiness and personal distress in the world because of failure to control [one's] temper . . . ‘Oh, if only I had stopped…

The Way of Cain

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:17:58 +0000

Last week we discussed the ongoing witness of Abel as a man of faith. He being dead, yet speaks. Just as Abel is a strong and effective image of righteousness, so his counterpart and older brother, Cain, forever stands as…

The Church at Jerusalem

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:43:13 +0000

When I use the expression “the N.T. church” what image comes to your mind? Do you see a church that looks like anything you are familiar with today? I am convinced that God wants us to compare the church today…

The Faith of Abel

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:21:25 +0000

Hebrews 11:4 – 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.

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The Church at Thessalonica

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:31:48 +0000

Much of the N. T. teaching on the role and work of the local church is found in the life of the 1^st Century churches. There is a pattern to follow. We strive to be the N.T. church in the…

Be Strong and Courageous

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:21:16 +0000

Do you have a “bucket list”? You may have one and not know it. A Hollywood movie recently told the story of 2 terminally ill men who set out on a quest to do the things that they aspired to…

The Sins of God’s People Yesterday & Today

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:42:58 +0000

A Lesson from Zephaniah 3:1-2, by Nathaniel Outcalt, from Madrid, Iowa

The Faith of Doubting Thomas

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:31:49 +0000

What do you know about Thomas? My grandson says he is a train. But the Thomas mentioned in the Bible was an apostle of Jesus Christ. He is mentioned in every list of the apostles in the synoptic gospels. But…

Great is Your Faith

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:40:43 +0000

Read Matthew 15:21-28; The Bible has much to say about faith. But according to these many references not all faith is the same. God’s word speaks of weak faith, strong faith, bold faith, rich faith, abiding faith, steadfast faith, dead…

A Faith that Understands

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:32:36 +0000

Intro: Hebrews 11:1-3 – 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed…

A Faith that Hopes

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:46:41 +0000

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Heb. 11:1). Some see this as a comprehensive definition of faith. I believe the apostle’s words are more accurately a preface to what follows in the…

Lessons From Korah’s Rebellion

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:39:25 +0000

Years ago, when I first came to Southside, one of my spiritual mentors and an elder of the church here came to gathering of the church wearing a particular hat I will never forget. It was truly a visible representation…

The Just Shall Live by Faith

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:30:06 +0000

Our study this morning takes us back to Hebrews 10. In some introductory thoughts toward our study of Hebrews 11, I want to consider the title to our series, “the just shall live by faith”. I chose this as the…

Have You Not Read?

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:02:43 +0000

Intro: Matthew 12:3-7 – 3 He answered, “Haven’t you read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? 4 He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread — which was not…

What is Faith?

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:46:55 +0000

Intro: Luke 17:5-6 – 5 And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” 6 So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by…

Exceeding Righteousness, Part 2

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:16:25 +0000

Intro: Return again to Matthew 5:20 - 20 For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

These words contrast

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Exceeding Righteousness, Part 1

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:11:38 +0000

Intro: As we come to the last verse of our featured text for 2009, it behooves us to review. Matthew 5:1-20 comprises a profile of spirituality as Jesus’ sermon confronts us with the type of person we are called to…

The Bride of Christ

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:17:00 +0000

Read Eph. 5:22-32: Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. 24 Therefore,…

As Your Soul Prospers

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:48:26 +0000

3 John 1-8 - The Elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when…

Remember Who You Are

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:41:48 +0000

Sometimes words or phrases come to represent the person who speaks them. Whenever my 3 brothers and I hear someone say “Oh my aching back” we immediately think of our dad. We heard him say it whenever things went wrong,…

Can God Trust You?

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:47:49 +0000

Introduction: One of the most familiar words in all the scripture is the word “faith”. We recognize that faith in Jesus is at the heart of our relationship to God, and is the activity of our salvation. The word that…

Jesus and the Law, Part 3

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:37:06 +0000

If Jesus walked among us today would He be carrying a Bible? There are many today who would hesitate to answer yes. They do not view Christianity as dependent upon a belief in the Bible. Can one claim to follow…

What Does God Require?

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:55:56 +0000

Introduction: Micah 6:1-10:. For the LORD has a case against his people; he is lodging a charge against Israel. “My people, what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me. I brought you up out of…

Jesus and the Law, Part 2

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:32:45 +0000

Was Jesus a rebel? What was His attitude toward the O.T. law? To hear many speak today would lead one to conclude that Jesus was a lawless revolutionary who encouraged people to disdain the authority of their day. Even though…

Jesus and the Law, Part 1

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:08:09 +0000

We have often stated, in our yearlong study of Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, that the King is describing the citizens of His kingdom.

In the Beatitudes (vs. 1-12) Jesus described the character of the citizen of the Kingdom

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Biblical Prophecy, Part 2

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:05:43 +0000

Intro: If the Bible is truly God’s word, what evidences could you expect to find in its pages? Certainly we could rightfully expect that there would be no historical errors that are common in the writings of men. We would…

Shining as Lights

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:30:45 +0000

We have been directing our attention this month towards Jesus words in Matthew 5:13 -16. There is a serious command for all of us in vs. 16 – “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your…

Biblical Prophecy, Part 1

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:00:23 +0000

2 Peter 1:19-21 – 9 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts;…

Prepared for Good Works

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:11:58 +0000

Humans did not evolve into an industrial species. God placed them in a job from the very beginning. Gen 2:15 - Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep…

You are the Light of the World

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:03:03 +0000

Read again with me from Matthew 5:14-16 – 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket,…

Feasting on the Word

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:32:29 +0000

It seems evident that most Americans do not eat what is best for them. Our diets have changed from the diet of our parents and grandparents. Consider this:

Prior to the 1900’s, the average American ate about 5 pounds

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Light in a Dark World

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:21:02 +0000

In In our study of Matthew 5:13-16, vs. 14 presents a bold assessment of who we are. You are the light of the world. There is a command implicit in that fact. We will notice that as we study through…

Abiding in the Word

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:33:47 +0000

Last week we investigated John’s profound statement in John 1 that Jesus was the Word of God. This depiction of Christ is collaborated throughout the Bible as we compare the power and work of Christ with the power and work…

You are the Salt of the Earth

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:48:12 +0000

Christians are to be different than others. Do you feel different than others? In most cases we do not enjoy it when we do. We seek to assimilate and fit in. but when Jesus describes his followers He accounts for…

Jesus, the Word of God

Dave Schmidt — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:06:14 +0000

Have you ever had an “AH Hah” moment. You know, when you suddenly understand something that had eluded you earlier. I usually am impressed with how simple and obvious this previously hidden fact is now that I know it. (“I…

The Power of God’s Word in Creation

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:46:09 +0000

Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” This is one of the first verses I can remember memorizing. It was taught (and still is) as a key verse in the first of…

Ready to Give an Answer

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:41:30 +0000

This morning we looked closely at the events of Acts 4 and Peter’s bold response to the efforts of Satan to silence the gospel. Peter was a man of great personal conviction. At times it is easy to condemn Peter…

Boldness in Persecution

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:31:51 +0000

Intro: Ps 2:1-4 Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, 3 “Let us…

God Knows

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:01:57 +0000

God Knows

Does God care? Doe He see you when you suffer? The character of God is at stake as we answer that question. Events of the O.T. provide a clearer picture of God as He interacts in the…

Blessed are the Persecuted

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:50:20 +0000

Blessed are those who are Persecuted

Matthew 5:10-12 – “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say…

Attitudes of the Peacemaker

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:34:46 +0000

As we noticed this morning, making peace is a challenging endeavor. In fact, ot be a peacemaker we must adopt unnatural attitudes and actions. We must be like Christ. This is why the peacemaker is mentioned in Matthew 5. It…

Living as a Peacemaker, Part 2

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:19:10 +0000

Intro: Matthew 5:9 – 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.

In our previous lesson we investigated the qualifications of the Christian as a peacemaker. The personal reconciliation of the sinner to God, and…

Peace that Surpasses Understanding

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:11:04 +0000

Philippians 4:6-9 – 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and…

Living as a Peacemaker, Part 1

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:17:32 +0000

Does this image and slogan invoke any emotion? The slogan may be forever attached to the generation of the 1960’s and therefore politically charged. We may connect the slogan and sentiment with sit-ins, hippies and the anti-establishment generation. But the…

The King, a Man of God, and a Liar

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:05:21 +0000

Some times we see things that are hard to explain; they so catch our attention that we can’t wait to tell someone else about it. One day some travelers came across a corpse alongside the road. Next to the corpse…

Jesus, the Peacemaker

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:41:58 +0000

We have been focusing our attention on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5. He provides what we have entitled a profile of spirituality as He described the character of the children of God. Throughout our study of the beatitudes we have…

“Show Us the Father”

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:57:04 +0000

Have you “seen” God? – John tells us twice in 1 John – “No one has seen God at any time.” (1:18; 4:12) This is not only because God is a spirit and therefore hidden from human eyes, but also…

The Reward of a Pure Heart

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:52:43 +0000

This is our final installment on Matthew 5:8. Let’s read it one more time as we begin: Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. In our study we have provided definitions and some applications of Jesus’…

The Quest for a Pure Heart

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:38:54 +0000

Our attention is once again turned to Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount. In the list of character traits commonly called the Beatitudes, Jesus says in Matthew 5:8 – 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they…

The Pure Heart of Daniel

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:19:47 +0000

In our continuing investigation of Matthew 5:8 and its application, we are taking a closer look at some individuals who evidenced a pure heart. Daniel, the prophet of God, provides a case study in the challenge of sanctification. As such…

Blessed are the Pure in Heart – Part 1

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:31:43 +0000

Intro: Purity is a favorable concept to us in nearly ever application of the word. We want pure water & air. We value pure gold, hand soap and even gasoline. Purity is important to us.

What type of purity…

The Pure Heart of Ezra

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:28:08 +0000

Practicing Mercy

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:59:24 +0000

Intro: How can I practice mercy? That may like a strange question. But mercy is more than just a feeling, even a feeling of compassion or pity. Mercy involves activity. As Vines tells us mercy is the “outward manifestation of…

Blessed are the Merciful, Part 2

Dave Schmidt — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:53:25 +0000

Intro: Let me begin with two questions:

What do we need more than anything else?
What do we get more than anything else? (from God)

Both questions have the same answer (at least the answer I have in…

Walking by Faith

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:15:24 +0000

Walking by Faith

Read Mt. 14:22-33 – Perhaps the most memorable words in that story are the words of Jesus, said to Peter, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” . We are inclined to focus on…

Lessons from a Persistent Widow

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:44:12 +0000

Consider Jesus’ parable in Luke 18:1-8 1 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor…

Blessed are the Merciful – Part 1

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:34:20 +0000

Intro: The beatitudes are not isolated, unrelated characterizations. Jesus is comprehensively describing the children of God – inside and out.

The first 4 beatitudes, which we have focused on since the beginning of the year deal entirely with…

Expecting Spiritual Growth

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 31 May 2009 22:05:17 +0000

Expecting Spiritual Growth

Intro: The tragedy of missing children. What a wonderful thing when one is located. Have you ever seen the bulletins that give information about missing children. I am always fascinated by the pictures…

The Bread of Life

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:15:38 +0000

Introduction: My grandson Brady said to me, “Pops, we really need to go fishing today”. We often confuse what we want with what we need. But God, as our perfect Father, knows exactly what we need. In His introduction to…

The Challenge of Moral Consistency

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:10:51 +0000

Intro: “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all” (James 2:10, NASB). This statement is rather daunting. Who can keep the whole law? If we are good enough to only…

A Citizen of Zion – Psalm 15

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:43:18 +0000

Intro: Read Psalm 15 – This psalm is identified as a psalm of David. Probably written during the establishment of the tabernacle on Mt. Zion. It poses a question and then answers the question in the remaining 4 verses of…

Paul’s Passion

Dave Schmidt — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:38:17 +0000

Intro: What is your passion? What do you want to accomplish? What do you hunger and thrist for? As you may recall, last week we introduced a study of Matthew 5:6 – 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst…