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Content ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture, fit on one line ): 1.any1 enter by gate is thief/robber;1 who enters by gate is shepherd(1-2) 2.gatekeeper opens gate,sheep listen voice;he goes ahead, his sheep follow bec know voice(3-4) 3.never follow stranger,run away;Phar undstd ;J:I gate for sheep(5-7) 4.all before me thieves/robbers,sheep listened ;I gate, whoever enters thru me saved(8-9) 5.thief comes kill, steal, destroy,I come they have life;I good shepherd lays dn life for sheep(10-11) 6.hired hand own sheep,sees wolf,abandons;man runs bec cares nothing for sheep(12-13) 7.I good shepherd,know sheep and sheep know meljust as Fr knows me,I know Fr(14-15) 8.I have other sheep not this pen,one flock one shepherd;reason Fr loves me I lay dn life(16-17) 9.no1 takes it,I have authority lay dn/tk up,cmd rec’d from Fr;Jews divided(18-19) 10.many said he demon-possessed;others: sayings of man possesd,can demon open eyes of blind(20-21)   11.then Fe...

  First, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Sarah Monzon and her publisher for sending me a copy of "All’s Fair in Love and Christmas" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me. “All’s Fair in Love and Christmas” is such a beautiful book!   It’s loaded with ideas for how to celebrate Christmas as presented by the main characters, Mackenzie and Jeremy.   These two are colleagues who are competing with each other for a promotion to be given to the associate with the most Christmas spirit!   Each needs the pay raise that will come with the promotion, but there is a complication: Mackenzie has had a crush on Jeremy since he joined the staff two years ago, and she is shy and socially awkward.   Jeremy is competitive and wants the promotion, but as the Christmas spirit emerges in the office, he begins to see Mackenzie as he never has be...

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Jesus heals a man blind from birth (9:1-14) Principle:   Jesus gives sight to the blind. 2.The Pharisees divide over the healing of the man blind from birth (9:15-34) Principle:   Jesus divides believers from unbelievers. 3.The man blind from birth believes and some Pharisees are blind (9:35-41) Principle:   Jesus’ effect on people is spiritual as well as physical.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): Jesus heals a man blind from birth, dividing the Pharisees.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK Jesus heals physically and spiritually, dividing the blind from ...

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.The woman caught in adultery and the Light of the World (John 8:1-18) Principle:   Jesus forgives all sin! 2.The Father and the Son of Man (John 8:19-30) Principle:   The Son restores the relationship of mankind to the Father. 3.Abraham’s descendants and the children of the devil (John 8:31-59) Principle:   Children honor their true fathers.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): The Light of the Son of Man reveals Abraham’s descendants.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK Jesus is lifted up so all may look to Him for forgiveness and honor their true Father. ...

Content ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture, fit on one line ): 1.Jews began grumble bec said:I bread from heaven;they:J son Jos,how say came from hvn(6:41-42) 2.Stop grumbling among yourselves;no1 come me unless Fr draws,and I raise up last day(6:43-44) 3.written in Proph:they be taught by G,every1 who heard Fr comes(6:45) 4.no1 seen Fr except one from G;VT the 1 who believes has EL;I am bread of life(6:46-48) 5.your ancestors ate manna yet died;here is bread from hvn any1 may eat,not die(6:49-50) 6.I am living bread,whoever eats will live forever,bread=flesh I give for life of world(6:51) 7.Jews began argue sharply:How this man give flesh to eat?(6:52) 8.J:VT unless you eat flesh SoM/drink blood,you have no life(6:53) 9.whoever eats flesh/drinks blood has EL and I raise last day;my flesh real food,blood real drink(6:54-55) 10.whoever eats flesh/drinks blood remains in me,I in them(6:56) 11.as Fr sent me/I lv bec Fr,1 who feeds on me live bec me;bread ...

First, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Rebekah Millet and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Julia Monroe Begins Again" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me. “Julia Monroe Begins Again” by Rebekah Millet is my absolute favorite Christian romance novel ever!  Such a wonderful debut novel by an author to watch!!  Rebekah Millet captures the reader immediately, like a gifted journalist.  This book reads like you’re sitting in a café with Julia Monroe herself telling her story over a warm drink and pastry.  I found myself staying up way past my bedtime, enjoying the almost musical writing.  There are intelligent and likeable characters, interesting situations, witty writing, and logical conflict.  I found myself rooting for Julia and Samuel, their families and friends.  I cannot wait for another book by Rebekah Mi...

Content ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture, fit on one line ): 1.next day crowd realized only 1 boat, J not entered disc gone alone (6:22) 2.boats from Tiberias landed near where people had eaten bread (6:23) 3.once crowd realized neither J/disc there, they got into boats went Capernaum search J (6:24) 4.when they found him, asked: Rabbi, when you get here? (6:25) 5.J:you looking for me not bec signs but bec ate/had fill (6:26) 6.do not work for food that spoils but that endures to EL which SoM will give you (6:27) 7.they: What must we do to do works G requires? (6:28) 8.J: work of G is to believe the one he has sent (6:29)   9.they: what sign you give that we may believe? (6:30) 10.Our ancestors ate manna as is written: he gave them bread from heaven to eat (6:31) 11.J: not Moses given bread from heaven, but my Father who give u true bread from heaven (6:32) 12.For the bread of G is the bread that comes heaven/gives life to world (6:33) 13.S...

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Jesus feeds Five Thousand (John 6:1-13) Principle:   Jesus provided for all. 2.Jesus walks on Water (John 6:14-21) Principle:   Jesus protects His people.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): Jesus feeds five thousand then walks on water.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK Jesus meets needs and exceeds expectations.   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1.How are you sharing the leftovers from Jesus’ abundant provision to you? 2.What do you know about Jesus (and His protection) that gives you peace and joy wh...

We are adding the identification of Doctrine to our Homiletics preparation. Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Jesus heals a man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath (John 5:1-16) Principle:   God’s good deeds are not limited by the clock or calendar. 2.Jesus defends against the Jewish leaders’ persecution (John 5:17-47) Principle:   Jesus speaks not to defend His actions, but so people will know the truth.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): Jesus heals on the Sabbath and defends against leaders’ persecution.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK Jesus’ people can follow His work ethic by finding res...

Content ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture, fit on one line ): 1.Meanwhile disciples urged him: Rabbi eat something;He: I have food u know nothing about (4:31-32) 2.then disc>ea other:could some1 hv brought food;my food=do will him who sent me/finish wk(4:33-34) 3.Don’t u hv saying “It’s still 4 mos till harvest”, open eyes lk fields, they ripe for harvest(4:35) 4.the one who reaps draws wage/harvests crop for EL so sower & reaper may be glad together(4:36) 5.thus saying “1 sows anothr reaps”=true;I sent u reap what u worked for,others done hard wk(4:37-38) 6.many Samaritans from that town believed bec of wm’s testimony:”He told me everything I did”(4:39) 7.so when Sams came, they urged him stay,he stayed 2 days;bec his wds many more believers(4:40-41) 8.they2wm:we longer believe bec what u said,we heard ourselves&know this man Savior of world(4:42) 9.after 2 days he left for Galilee(4:43)   10.now J pointed out that prophet has no hon...

Content ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture, fit on one line ): 1.J learned Phar heard he baptizing more disc than Jn;not J baptizing but disciples(4:1-2) 2.left Judea went Galilee;had go through Samaria;town Sychar near ground Jacob givn Joseph(4:3-5) 3.Jacob’s well J tired, sat about noon;Sam wm came draw water, J:will you give me drink?(4:6-7) 4.disc>town buy food;Sam wm: u Jew, I Sam wm, how u ask me for drink (Jews assoc Sam)(4:8-9) 5.J:if u knew gift of G & whoasks for drink u’d have asked/he would’ve given u living water(4:10) 6.wm: u have nothing draw with/well deep/where u get living water?(4:11) 7.are u greater than our fr Jacob who gave us the well/drank from it as his sons/livestock(4:12) 8.J:every1 drinks this thirsty again;whoever drinks water I gv never thirst,spr welling>eternl life(4:13-14) 9.wm: Sir gv me water so I won’t get thirsty/have to keep coming here to draw water(4:15)   10.He:go call husb & come back;I have...

Content ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture, fit on one line ): 1.Phar Nic member Jewish council>J night:Rabbi we know u teacher from G(3:1-2) 2.J:no one see koG unless born again;how someone born when old(3:3-4) 3.J:no one enter koG unless born water/Spirit;flesh birth flesh, Spirit birth spirit(3:5-6) 4.you should not be surprised;wind blows, you hear,cannot tell where comes from/going(3:7-8) 5.How can this be, N asked; u Is teacher, understand ?(3:9-10) 6.we spk what know,u accept ;I spoken earthly things,u believe ,how bel if I spk hvnly things?(3:11-12) 7.no one gone hvn except SoM;as Moses lifted snake, so SoM must be lifted up(3:13-14) 8.that everyone who believes may have eternal life(3:15) 9.G so loved world, gave only Son, that whoever believes perish /have eternal life(3:16) 10.G send Son condemn, but save world(3:17) 11.whoever believes condemned ,whoever believe stands condemned(3:18) 12.Light come into world, pple loved dkness bec d...

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Jesus turned water into wine (John 2:1-12) Principle:   Jesus’ love transforms. 2.Jesus overturned tables in the temple courts (John 2:13-25) Principle:   Jesus’ love cleanses and removes obstacles.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): Jesus turns water into wine and clears the temple courts.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK Jesus is in the business of transformation, cleansing, and resurrection.   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1.Where are you needing Jesus to make a transformation in you? 2.What need...

Content ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture, fit on one line ): 1.John’s testimony when Jewish leaders sent priests/Levites; “I am not Messiah” (1:19-20) 2.They asked who are you? Elijah? The Prophet? He: No;they: who?gv ans take back(1:21-22) 3.voice calling wildernss mk straight way for L;Phar:why you baptize if not Mess,Elijah,Prophet?(1:23-25) 4.I baptize w/water,among you one you not know;comes after, sandals I not worthy untie(1:26-27) 5.this happend Bethany;John saw J:Lk Lamb G tks away sin world;cm after,surpassed,before me(1:28-30) 6.I came baptizing that he might be revealed;I saw Spirit cm as dove/remain(1:31-32) 7.one who sent me said man on whom you see Spirit remain baptize w/HS;G’s chosen One(1:33-34) 8.next day John w/2 disc;saw J:look Lamb G;disc heard, followed J(1:35-37)   9.J:what do you want?They:Rabbi,where you staying? Come see,they spent day with him(1:38-39) 10.Andrew was one of 2 who heard John and followed Jesus(1:40) 11...

Content ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture, fit on one line ): 1.In beginning was Word, Word with God, Word was God(1:1) 2.He with God in beginning(1:2) 3.Through him all things made,w/o him nothing made(1:3) 4.In him was life/light of all mankind(1:4) 5.light shines in dkness, dkness not overcome it(1:5)   6.man sent from God – John(1:6) 7.He witness, testify light, so all might believe(1:7) 8.He not the light, only witness to light(1:8)   9.true light that gives light everyone coming into world(1:9)   10.He in world, tho world made thru him, world not recognize him(1:10) 11.He came to his own, but his own not receive him(1:11) 12.to all who did receive him/believed in his name,he gave right become children of God(1:12) 13.children not born of natural descent,husband’s will,but born of God(1:13) 14.Word bec flesh,made dwelling among us,we seen glory one/only Son from Fr full grace/truth(1:14) 15.John testified concerning hi...

Only God could take an atheist art major, make him a cop, then lead him to saving faith in Jesus Christ, with the intention of using his ‘particular set of skills’ to write and illustrate a book such as “Cold-Case Christianity”!   I love how God works!!!   I cannot even imagine what author and illustrator, J. Warner Wallace, thought about how his education in art, becoming a police officer, and putting his faith in Jesus would be used by God to serve Him!   This book answers that question beautifully! I’ve always wanted to be a detective, and I can deduce I’m not alone in that based on the success of “Cold-Case Christianity”.   I am grateful for the education I’ve received from reading “CCC” and watching “CCC” broadcasts.   These resources have helped me think more critically about my own faith, and have provided illustrations that I’ve used when sharing my faith with others. This armchair sleuth was completely captivated by the first edition of “CCC” ten ye...

First, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Lynette Eason and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Countdown" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.   “Countdown”, the latest novel by Lynette Eason, and the 4 th (and final) offering in her Extreme Measures series, is a fast-paced, suspenseful, and entertaining read.   Flight paramedic Raina Price has been running from her past, watching her back for a long time.   US Marshall Vince Corelli has vowed to protect her at all costs.   These two travel the country as Raina’s past unravels and several attempts on her life are made. This is a suspenseful, engaging book that highlights the importance of God and His sovereignty.   It also showcases the importance of family and friendship.   I definitely consider the time spent reading “Countdown” as time well spent.

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Praise the Lord for (Psalm 150:1-2) Principle:   God is worthy of all praise. 2.Praise the Lord with (Psalm 150:3-5) Principle:   Everything can be used to praise the Lord. 3.Praise the Lord (Psalm 150:6) Principle:   Just praise Him!   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK All things live to praise the Lord.   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1.For what are you praising the Lord? 2.With what are you praising the Lord?...

Content ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture, fit on one line ): 1.prayer Moses moG; L you been dwelling place throughout all generations(Ps 90:1) 2.before mts born or you brought forth whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you G(Ps 90:2) 3.you turn ppl back dust, saying, “Return to dust you mortals.”(Ps 90:3) 4.a thous yrs in your sight like a day, or like a watch in the night(Ps 90:4) 5.you sweep ppl away in sleep of death – they like new grass in morning(Ps 90:5) 6.in morning springs up, by evening is dry and withered(Ps 90:6)   7.we consumed by your anger and terrified by your indignation(Ps 90:7) 8.you set our iniquities before you, our secret sins(Ps 90:8) 9.all our days pass under your wrath;we finish our years with a moan(Ps 90:9) 10.our days may come to 70 yrs or 80, if strength endures;best are but trouble/sorrow(Ps 90:10) 11.if only we knew power of your anger! Your wrath=as great as fear that is your due(Ps 90:11)   12.t...

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.The prosperity of the wicked (Psalm 73:1-15) Principle:   Earthly prosperity is temporary. 2.It is good to be near God (Psalm 73:16-28) Principle:   Spending time with God reveals Truth.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): The claims of the wicked and the strength of God.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK The Sovereign God has the last word, no matter what people claim.   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1.What needs to change in your heart and mind to remove worldly envy? 2.Where is God awakening you to...

Today, we’re looking at Psalm 6.  This highly emotional psalm expresses fear, anguish, exhaustion, sorrow, joy, and hope.  Ultimately, these verses are about Deliverance .  David asks for mercy and the Lord accepts his prayer.   When we walk away from our time together today, I want you to know God hears and responds to the prayers of His children.   Holy Father, teach us something new today.   Open our eyes to see Your righteous character.   Teach us to be like Jesus.   It’s in His name I ask this. Amen.   Our text is divided into two parts, today: 1. Lord, do not rebuke me; have mercy (Psalm 6:1-7) 2. The Lord has heard my cry (Psalm 6:8-10)   Let’s dive right in to this amazing psalm.   Read Psalm 6:1-7 .   This is a song written by David.   It would be accompanied by stringed instruments.   Sheminith refers to the lowest note sung by men’s voices, so I hear this as a deep, gutteral plea...

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Lord, do not rebuke me; have mercy (Psalm 6:1-7) Principle:   We can express our deepest fears and anguish to God in prayer. 2.The Lord has heard my cry (Psalm 6:8-10) Principle:   The Lord hears when we call out to Him.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): David asks for mercy and the Lord accepts His prayer.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK God hears and responds to the prayers of His children.   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1.How has salvation delivered you from God’s anger and wrath?   Where a...

Have you ever wished harm on someone?  Have you ever wanted to see someone “get their come-uppance”?  Have you noticed that you desire mercy for yourself and justice for your “enemies”?   Today, we’re looking at Psalm 137.   These 9 verses are about Torment and Vengeance .   In this psalm, we see Israel wept, and was happy over Babylon’s doom.   When we walk away from our time together today, I want you to know Vengeance belongs to the Lord, regardless of our torment.   Father-God, we pray in Jesus’ name that You will speak to us through this psalm today.   Help us to see that You are always worthy of praise.   But that You also have very big shoulders and can handle our complaints. Amen.   Our text is divided into two parts, today: 1.By the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept (Psalm 137:1-6) 2.Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction (Psalm 137:7-9)   Let’s get right into this teaching.   Read Psalm 1...