http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/-t1.htm It's important for Christians to be able to gather together to talk about the word of God! Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:31:00 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/xand/logo.gif http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/-t1.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/where-were-they-t174.htm Admin Mat 20:18-19 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again. I'm sorry I'm a little late with my Easter message, but since it has been Easter, I've been spending time with my family. I hope all of you enjoyed your Easter. How many times in the Bible did Jesus ... Bible Study Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:31:00 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/where-were-they-t174.htm#1833 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/where-were-they-t174.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/rejoice-again-i-say-rejoice-t161.htm Admin Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; These past few months have been really trying for many people I know. It has been trying for the whole nation really. Today, I wanted to make this thing just a little more personal then I usually do. I'd like to talk a little about myself, and my own life experiences. When I was a young teenager, I had a lot of trouble following God because I always let ... Bible Study Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:11:16 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/rejoice-again-i-say-rejoice-t161.htm#1792 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/rejoice-again-i-say-rejoice-t161.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/lies-t170.htm Admin
Is it ever okay, scripturally, to tell a lie?

Please back up what you have to say.]]> Bible Study Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:10:07 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/lies-t170.htm#1820 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/lies-t170.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/life-for-all-t167.htm Admin Life for All John 10:17-18 …because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again… The story of Easter is one of beauty, pain, sacrifice, and life. Many of you may already know it, but for those of you who don’t, I will give you a brief summary of that story. Jesus is God come down to flesh through a virgin birth. He lived 33 years on this earth performing miracles, ... Bible Study Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:24:14 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/life-for-all-t167.htm#1805 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/life-for-all-t167.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-anchor-holds-t160.htm Admin I'm sorry that these devotionals/studies have been slimming. I've been so exhausted this past week, and I see more exhaustion in the future. With the new baby, it's hard to find time to get some sleep. He likes to play at night, my daughter likes to pitch fits in the middle of the night, and through both screaming, my oldest wakes up and is ready to get his day started. Satan really likes to tear down our bodies because he knows that when the body ceases to be able to function, our spiritual ... Bible Study Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:49:29 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-anchor-holds-t160.htm#1791 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-anchor-holds-t160.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/starting-your-day-off-right-t159.htm Admin This is a guest study written by my wife. Psalms 59:16-17 But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy Often times we have a hard time getting up in the morning and praising God. David knew exactly how to start the day off right. He got up praising God dancing and singing out loud about the goodness ... Bible Study Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:55:39 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/starting-your-day-off-right-t159.htm#1790 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/starting-your-day-off-right-t159.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/tithing-t158.htm Admin My study today is a reply to questions on the matter of tithing. There are areas that seem like I'm replying directly to questions, and this is so. What is a tithe? Gen 14:20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all. Gen 28:22 And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee. In the first verse, we see that ... Bible Study Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:13:03 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/tithing-t158.htm#1789 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/tithing-t158.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/no-back-patting-t157.htm Admin I just wanted to let everyone know, while reading what I got out of my daily Bible readings, if there is ever anything you disagree with, or think I interpretted wrong, please let me know. I don't want to mislead anyone away from what the word is actually teaching, and I will glady admit that I made a mistake if you point it out to me. We are all growing together. Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father ... Bible Study Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:05:02 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/no-back-patting-t157.htm#1788 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/no-back-patting-t157.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/walk-and-talk-t155.htm Admin Phillipians 2:14-15 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; I have always told you to profess Jesus to everyone you see. Spread the gospel that all may come to know Jesus. I want to say something other than that tonght. It may seem a little controversial and forward, but it is the truth. If you don't plan on living ... Bible Study Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:36:44 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/walk-and-talk-t155.htm#1774 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/walk-and-talk-t155.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-gift-t154.htm Admin I apologize for not writing one of these last night. We had such a busy day. I opened my Bible, but before I got to a verse I wanted to write about, I passed out. Eph 2:4-9 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches ... Bible Study Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:30:08 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-gift-t154.htm#1773 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-gift-t154.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/pushing-through-t153.htm Admin I'm going to be a little out of the ordinary this time and most a lot of scripture. All of these verses tell the same story, but I want to make sure to catch every angle, so I'm just going to type in an excert of each gospel. Now I know there are a whole lot of other things that can be taught with these scriptures, but this is just what is on my heart today. Luke 19:45-46 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; Saying unto them, It ... Bible Study Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:49:18 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/pushing-through-t153.htm#1772 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/pushing-through-t153.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/unbound-t152.htm Admin 2Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. An old pastor of mine talked everyday about the freedom that comes through having a personal relationship with Christ Jesus. He would always mention somewhere in his sermons, "Whom the Son sets free is free indeed." And though it became repititious, it provided a lot of encouragement to the congregation. There are all sorts of drugs, self-help books, doctors/counselors, ... Bible Study Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:53:55 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/unbound-t152.htm#1771 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/unbound-t152.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/where-are-your-manners-t151.htm Admin 1Corinthians 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. I don't know if this is the number one reason worldwide, but the number one reason I have personally seen for people leaving Christ is because they believe that after they put their faith in Him, they can return to their worldly friends and continue to participate in all the worldly events. "I can still go to that weekend party with Bob. I don't have to drink because everyone else is." You ... Bible Study Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:05:23 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/where-are-your-manners-t151.htm#1770 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/where-are-your-manners-t151.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/welcome-to-spiritual-anatomy-t150.htm Admin It has been requested that I do this more often on the forums. If you all would like me to keep this up, or do it more than just once in a while, please give me feedback. I don't want patted on the back for writing small studies for everyone, but it's easy to get discouraged when it feels like they aren't gettting read. 1Corinthians 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. (For more reading on ... Bible Study Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:10:52 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/welcome-to-spiritual-anatomy-t150.htm#1768 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/welcome-to-spiritual-anatomy-t150.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/unescapable-t145.htm Admin I was reading my Bible out loud to my kids today. When I'm reading what Paul has to say, I usually drone through. His words have a lot of good information in them, but how he says them just puts me to sleep because he talks like who he is, an old man. But reading today, I just kept reading louder and louder and I was nearly yelling when I got to these last two verses. I guess I was just getting a little excited. Romans 8:38-39 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, ... Bible Study Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:39:19 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/unescapable-t145.htm#1758 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/unescapable-t145.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/gossip-t144.htm ChildofGod Gossip and rumors can spread like wildfire! Teens -- text messaging with thumbs seemingly going faster than a whirlwind -- can silently, but quickly spread the word about almost anything. With e-mail adults can react to situations and then broadcast a tirade to multiple recipients with just a click of the “send” button. By either of these means (and many others), just a quick word sent out about others and the rumor mill spins out of control. Once the tale has been ignited there is no telling ... Bible Study Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:48:24 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/gossip-t144.htm#1756 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/gossip-t144.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/think-on-it-t140.htm Admin Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Too many of us roam around from day to day focusing on all the negative aspects of life. "It's too hot today" "I just can't stand how slow these people drive" It begins to wear ... Bible Study Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:33:50 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/think-on-it-t140.htm#1745 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/think-on-it-t140.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/say-it-loud-t138.htm Admin Act 18:9-10 Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. All the Jews were out to get Paul everywhere he went because of his message about Jesus being the Messiah. As you know, the Jews were the ones who had him hung on the cross because they refused to believe. I love this scripture because it is reassuring. Many times ... Bible Study Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:55:34 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/say-it-loud-t138.htm#1714 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/say-it-loud-t138.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/life-prisons-t136.htm Admin I bet everyone was wondering when I was going to start doing this again. Well spread the word because I have a new Bible that will help me understand passages more clearly so that I might give you guys better insight of what I have read. I know the following passages is rather long, but it is necessary to make my point. Act 16:24-30 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang ... Bible Study Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:29:35 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/life-prisons-t136.htm#1689 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/life-prisons-t136.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/mosaic-law-t135.htm Admin For Christmas, I received a new King James study Bible. It states that there was a group of non-Christian Jews going around trying to despair the gentiles by saying they could not be saved unless they were circumsized. A group of Christian-Jews (Peter, James, Paul, Barnabas etc) got together to discuss this matter and came to the conclusion that gentiles are not under Mosaic law, and did not have to follow those rules. They were given three basic rules and were left at that. Does ... Bible Study Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:01:27 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/mosaic-law-t135.htm#1688 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/mosaic-law-t135.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/love-your-enemies-t111.htm Admin Luke 6:27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, What a testimony of love! It's easy to love people you like because they don't do too much to make you mad or betray you. But when your enemy comes around, you have to rely on the love of Jesus in you. What better way to lead souls to Christ then by showing them love when they have done everything to make you not love them? In retrospect, if you do not love your enemy then the Bible says that ... Bible Study Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:42:37 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/love-your-enemies-t111.htm#1446 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/love-your-enemies-t111.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/victory-by-miracle-t127.htm Admin Luke 2:11 For unto this day in the city of David is born a Saviour, which is Christ the LORD. It's been a while since I've posted my thoughts on scripture, and since we are nearing Christmas, I just thought I'd go ahead and talk about the one miracle that affected all our lives. Many people think of the holidays as a joyous beautiful occasion. They think of the shepherds, the wise men, Joseph and Mary, and baby Jesus. They see the whole event as a miracle, but they never look at the ... Bible Study Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:02:11 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/victory-by-miracle-t127.htm#1608 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/victory-by-miracle-t127.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/thank-you-t105.htm Admin I hope you guys can see that YouTube Video. Yes, that's me singing, and I hope to add new videos in the future. Since this is Thanksgiving, I just wanted to let you guys know how thankful others may be of you that you may not even know about. In our Christian walk, there are many small things we do that change people's lives completely. A hug, a smile, a comforting word. This can all make a huge difference. Jesus sees all these things we do, and He looks down with pride. Matt ... Bible Study Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:33:41 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/thank-you-t105.htm#1412 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/thank-you-t105.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/samaritan-t114.htm Admin Is the story of the good Samaritan a true story, or just an illustration Jesus told to make a point? It calls it a parable in the Bible, but I was always taught it as if it really happened. Bible Study Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:25:54 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/samaritan-t114.htm#1478 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/samaritan-t114.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/harvest-t113.htm Admin Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. I'm almost finished with the book of Luke. For some reason I started in the middle, and when I got to the end, I went back to the beginning to finish it up. I'm getting these verses from my daily reading so that I can make sure they are in context when I use them. The lost out there in the world ... Bible Study Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:20:45 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/harvest-t113.htm#1476 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/harvest-t113.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/contoversial-t95.htm Admin But I'm trying to get the Bible study are active lol

Can you be a Christian and homosexual at the same time?]]> Bible Study Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:25:16 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/contoversial-t95.htm#1307 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/contoversial-t95.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-family-business-t101.htm Admin Luke 2:49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? Jesus was twelve years old when He spoke these words. He went into the temple and began to speak of the things of God. The educated people within were astonished by how much He knew. Jesus wasted no time trying to bring the lost to the truth. This same business that Jesus was working in has been inherited by us also. After all, God is our father as well. It's the family ... Bible Study Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:14:32 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-family-business-t101.htm#1338 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-family-business-t101.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/random-word-t73.htm Admin
Denying Jesus before men is more than vocally saying that you don't know Him. If you hide the fact that you are a Christian, or refuse to talk about Him to others, it's the same thing. You can deny Christ through your actions whether it's because you are embarrassed or too busy. If you deny Christ, He'll deny you before the Father.]]> Bible Study Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:12:17 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/random-word-t73.htm#953 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/random-word-t73.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-thief-t97.htm Admin I think it is amazing how reading the Bible daily chronologically can feed you so much, and teach you so many things. Many of my recent random words have been from the book of Luke because that is what I have been reading lately, and each time I sit down to read, something jumps out at me. The Holy Spirit is faithful to teach you the word of God. Here's what jumped out at me today. Luke 23:40-43 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the ... Bible Study Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:19:08 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-thief-t97.htm#1324 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-thief-t97.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/church-t83.htm Admin Okay.. heres a topic I think I'll get some replies to. This is totally me fishing for someone to study with me Does the Bible require that you go to church? If you say yes, or no, then say why and use scripture to back it up. If I disagree with you.. then just think of it as a challenge.. not me putting you down. When people disagree, they are forced to grow in order to understand each other. Bible Study Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:05 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/church-t83.htm#1098 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/church-t83.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/praise-and-worship-t19.htm Admin Mike Purkey, one of my favorite singer, states in one of his songs, "I'm tired of the way people shout at football games. Then they come to church and act real quiet while I praise Jesus' name. Well if you feel the way I do why don't you get up off your seat and let the spirit move ya from your head down to your feet." If someone wins a million dollars or their favorite team wins the super bowl, they jump up and dance all over the place, but if God moves in their midst, they are too ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:00:22 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/praise-and-worship-t19.htm#19 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/praise-and-worship-t19.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/posting-t81.htm Admin Hey everyone. Feel free to post your own Bible questions or comments here also. This whole forum is open so feel free to start your own threads. Bible Study Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:33:07 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/posting-t81.htm#1034 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/posting-t81.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/john-1-t50.htm Admin
We could start with John 1.. finish that book and then vote on which book to go to next?

If you are interested.. read John 1 and tell me what you got out of it.]]> Bible Study Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:39:29 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/john-1-t50.htm#395 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/john-1-t50.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/challenge-to-seperation-fo-church-and-state-t61.htm Admin Quote: John Adams and John Hancock: We Recognize No Sovereign but God, and no King but Jesus! [April 18, 1775] Quote: John Adams: “ The general principles upon which the Fathers achieved independence were the general principals of Christianity… I will avow that I believed and now believe that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and immutable as the existence and attributes of God.” • “[July 4th] ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts ... Bible Study Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:34:52 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/challenge-to-seperation-fo-church-and-state-t61.htm#594 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/challenge-to-seperation-fo-church-and-state-t61.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/hospitality-t13.htm Admin Hospitality is defined as Dictionary.com as a friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers. It is the quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests in a warm, friendly, and generous way. One thing that the church (meaning the body of Christ) is beginning to lack in is hospitality. I have heard many times from people who are church searching that they are looking for that one place where they feel welcomed and wanted, but they just haven't come upon it. The most ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:48:13 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/hospitality-t13.htm#13 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/hospitality-t13.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/for-or-against-t24.htm Admin i woke up this morning, and God reminded me of the verse "If God be for us, who can be against us?" And God isn't for this country anymore. He still has some people here that he loves and protects; however, the country as a whole is becoming an abomination. Then majority of the choices being made are anti-God. We are leaning more towards pro abortion, pro gay marriage, pro take God out of everything that offends someone. When government officials come in taking on the form of Godliness ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:28:24 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/for-or-against-t24.htm#24 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/for-or-against-t24.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/my-son-t23.htm Admin I have been so proud of my son, Isaiah, lately. No matter what anyone else around him is doing at church, he has been praising the Lord. he doesn't care what anyone thinks of the way he has been doing it. I could take a personal lesson from him. There have been times that I've wanted to stand up and shout, but there was always the fear that someone would look at me weird. I guess that's one of the reasons God tells us to come before him like a child. A child has complete faith. He doesn't care ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:05:17 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/my-son-t23.htm#23 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/my-son-t23.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/just-thinking-take-two-t22.htm Admin A while ago, I spent my time cleaning so that my wife would be able to come home only to relax. I always listen to music while I'm cleaning because it's the only thing that can keep me motivated. i have motivation issues. It's rare that I ever finish anything that I've started. A song came on my Ipod called "Hey Little Brother" by Ray Boltz. It's talking about the prodigal son. Everyone knows the big story of the prodigal son is that we were all once wayward children running away from ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:04:16 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/just-thinking-take-two-t22.htm#22 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/just-thinking-take-two-t22.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/just-thinking-t21.htm Admin I was realing in thought a while ago, and I began to understand a lot of people who claim to be Christians. There are a lot of people out there that are loving, hard workers who do their best to spread the cause of Christianity throughout the world. They hit outreach after outreach wanting everyone to put their faith in Jesus. They show forth that burning passion that many Christian people desire. People see them as super saints sometimes. The problem isn't what they are doing for the cause, ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:02:57 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/just-thinking-t21.htm#21 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/just-thinking-t21.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/heart-of-praise-t20.htm Admin I have taken a fond liking to the band Casting Crowns. The songs they write always minister to me in my times of need. I like the way they focus their songs toward the church. Their music is a way to preach without everyone noticing someone is preaching at them. Lately, their song "Praise You in this Storm" has been playing in my mind. I read an article of theirs that discussed the reason they wrote that song. There was a little girl on her death bed with cancer. The doctors said ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:01:20 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/heart-of-praise-t20.htm#20 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/heart-of-praise-t20.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/dead-people-walking-t18.htm Admin Many people around the world are struggling to be Christians. Some are struggling with old addictions. Some are struggling with worldly temptations. Some are struggling with the events of their past coming back to haunt them. Satan is the master of reminding you where you've been. He throws it up in our faces on a daily basis. It pulls us down. "How can God love you? Look what you've done to him. Look what you were. What you are. You will never be different. You are an alcoholic, a ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:58:34 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/dead-people-walking-t18.htm#18 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/dead-people-walking-t18.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/mission-t17.htm Admin I have been thinking a lot lately about the verse in the Bible that talks about the harvest being great but the laborers being few. A previous pastor of mine said something to me that stuck. "You are either a missionary or a mission field." These words are hard to hear for many people if you sit down to think about them. They can be almost offensive. The thing is, however, they are true words. In the human body, every part needs to be doing something for there to be proper ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:57:52 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/mission-t17.htm#17 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/mission-t17.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-temple-t16.htm Admin John 2:19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. This verse was one of my daily verses, but I didn't realize how powerful a verse it was until I sat down to think about it. On the outside, you see that Jesus is talking about his death and resurrection. Though the Jews didn't understand at the time, Jesus was prophesying his fate that would save us all. I looked one step further into his statement and found that he was claiming ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:56:40 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-temple-t16.htm#16 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-temple-t16.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/hell-t15.htm Admin Ashlee and I went to a revival a few months ago at Victory Baptist on Broadway. It was an interesting experience beings it was our first traditional Baptist service (traditional meaning old fashioned southern Baptist.) We like to hit up all the revivals we can because they are often times refreshing. Nothing compares to my home church, however. Last nights service was one that I haven't heard in a long time, and I wish I could hear more often. Don't get me wrong. I enjoy hearing about the ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:50:44 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/hell-t15.htm#15 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/hell-t15.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/seeds-t14.htm Admin I was watching TBN the other day. Breakthrough with Rod Parsley was on. The whole episode was about sowing your "Ressurection Seed." The main goal was to get people to donate money to the show with the promise that God was going to give back to them more than usual because this year was a special year. Well, I don't know anything about that, but the show did get me to thinking on "seeds." Many people talking about planting seeds as just giving money. I don't mind giving ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:48:56 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/seeds-t14.htm#14 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/seeds-t14.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-vine-t12.htm Admin John 15:1-8 Ashlee and I recently learned this song called Lord Move, or Move Me by FFH. We fell completely in love with it. And it got me thinking about the changes God is making to his church today. We are friends with pastors from many churches, and they tell us about what God has going on in their respective churches, and about peoples reactions to what He is doing. In each telling, they spoke of a group who was refusing to accept the changes. In Tennessee, the members are rampaging ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:43:59 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-vine-t12.htm#12 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/the-vine-t12.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/on-my-heart-lately-t11.htm Admin I've been thinking a lot lately on praise and worship. I've struggled through the years with it. My background has many many times where I've been ridiculed for standing out, so I have always held back in my worship also. It saddens me each time I feel the urge to shout but back down. I feel almost ashamed of my worship style. My wife even tells me I'm more conservative then most conservative Christians are. It truth, my heart is very charismatic. It shows through in my play, but not my worship. ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:41:01 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/on-my-heart-lately-t11.htm#11 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/on-my-heart-lately-t11.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/prayer-t10.htm Admin Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive. One thing that irritates me about todays Christians is their willingness to pray for big things, but if you ask prayer for a small thing "here's a pill". My father asked prayer because he was beginning to become absent minded. The preacher said, "that comes with old age." Moses lived into his hundreds without having an absent mind or ever having to have glasses, a wheelchair, ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:37:15 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/prayer-t10.htm#10 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/prayer-t10.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/lesson-learned-t9.htm Admin God has a funny sense of humor. I remember back to a certain morning. I woke up feeling cruddy because of a long night last night. I was determined to find an excuse to not go to church, but being tired wasn't good enough. My son woke up running a really high fever. I jumped on that (not that I liked him being sick) as an excuse. Someone needed to stay home with him. When that idea came to my mind, his fever suddenly left. I had no more excuses. So my next thing to get out of was singing. (I'm ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:34:17 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/lesson-learned-t9.htm#9 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/lesson-learned-t9.htm http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/charlatan-t8.htm Admin Titus 1:16 They profess that they know God, but in their works they deny Him, being abominable and disobedient and reprobate to every good work. There's a quote from a Christian band called DC Talk that says this: The biggest reason for athieism today is Christians who profess Jesus with their mouth and deny him with what they do. That is what an unbelieving world finds so unbelievable. People are watching you everywhere you go, especially if you are a Christian. They are just waiting ... Bible Study Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:31:42 GMT http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/charlatan-t8.htm#8 http://believers.forumotion.net/bible-study-f14/charlatan-t8.htm