The Epic Life - Bob Hallman

A newspaper is a daily miracle!  But they are far from perfect!  Mistakes are made! When mistakes occur, editors have a section of the paper called “Corrections and Clarifications” where they amend these mistakes.

Like the errant newspapers of today, the religious leaders in Israel had not only made mistakes – they had intentionally misinterpreted the facts about the true meaning of the Law in order to justify themselves before God...

Like the errant newspapers of today, the religious leaders in Israel had misinterpreted the facts about the true meaning of the Law and had disseminated their misinformation among their fellow Jews for centuries. Jesus gives the correct interpretation of the law.

Note: The last half of the sermon is missing, but the instructive notes for Reconciliation are below:

The appeal for corrective action:     [Verse 23-24]

1. If you are o...

Introduction

Matthew skips some of the earliest events as recorded in John's Gospel: the wedding at Cana, the first cleansing of the temple, the encounter with Nicodemus, the visit to Samaria and reveals to us a most remarkable event – the temptation of the Messiah!

Why is this event so important?

1. It represented a supernatural showdown between Satan and the Son of God
2. It reversed the failure of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Ed...

Introduction

Matthew skips some of the earliest events as recorded in John's Gospel: the wedding at Cana, the first cleansing of the temple, the encounter with Nicodemus, the visit to Samaria and reveals to us a most remarkable event – the temptation of the Messiah!

Why is this event so important?

1. It represented a supernatural showdown between Satan and the Son of God
2. It reversed the failure of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Ed...

When you consider the job description of mothering, it is truly astonishing:

A mother is the family chauffeur, gardener, family counselor, teacher, pediatrician, entertainer, maintenance worker, cleaning woman, housekeeper, cook, errand runner, bookkeeper/budget manager, interior decorator, caterer, dietitian, secretary, public relations person, and hostess.  

Being a mother is definitely challenging.  In fact, at times, it can be ...

In Matthew chapters 1 and 2 we were introduced to Promised Messiah:

1. His genealogy: Being of the ancestry and lineage of King David
2. His virgin birth: Conceived of the Holy Spirit
3. His visiting guests: The Wise Men, AKA King-Makers, of Persia
4. His miraculous deliverance from King Herod

Only Luke’s gospel records any events of Jesus’ childhood:

1. He astonished the spiritual leaders of Israel with the depth of his spiritual...

In Matthew chapters 1 and 2 we were introduced to Promised Messiah:

1. His genealogy: Being of the ancestry and lineage of King David
2. His virgin birth: Conceived of the Holy Spirit
3. His visiting guests: The Wise Men, AKA King-Makers, of Persia
4. His miraculous deliverance from King Herod

Only Luke’s gospel records any events of Jesus’ childhood:

1. He astonished the spiritual leaders of Israel with the depth of his spiritual...

We are faced with a choice when it comes to the Messiah:

1. We can be like Herod, who responded with fear, jealousy and hostility
2. We can be like the religious leaders who responded with indifference
3. We can be like the Wise Men who responded with submission, worship and joy!

Isa 55:6-7  "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.  Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him t...

We are faced with a choice when it comes to the Messiah:

1. We can be like Herod, who responded with fear, jealousy and hostility
2. We can be like the religious leaders who responded with indifference
3. We can be like the Wise Men who responded with submission, worship and joy!

Isa 55:6-7  "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.  Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him t...

Most of us skip over these sections like Matthew 1:1-17 and they are rarely read in public.  And I’ve never met anyone who has memorized this passage or put it to music and led a congregation in singing it! t reminds me of the story of the man who was asked to write a review of the phone book.  His summary: “Great cast of characters. Weak plot.”

But skipping over the genealogy of Christ in Matthew 1:1-17 would be a mistake! (2010)

Most of us skip over these sections like Matthew 1:1-17 and they are rarely read in public.  And I’ve never met anyone who has memorized this passage or put it to music and led a congregation in singing it! t reminds me of the story of the man who was asked to write a review of the phone book.  His summary: “Great cast of characters. Weak plot.”

But skipping over the genealogy of Christ in Matthew 1:1-17 would be a mistake! (2010)

Paul unveils some truly remarkable facts about Easter and the power of the resurrection.

No person by intellectual quest can discover the knowledge of God.  Many people attempt, through religion and various spiritual experiences, to attain a deeper knowledge of God.  But it is impossible for fallen man to reach the infinite wisdom of God by self effort.

A knowledge of God must be revealed for us to comprehend Him.  That is what the...

Have you ever wondered if you're loved?   

That's one of the greatest needs actually that God has placed in our hearts. I believe, Even more than in some cases, more than some of the basic necessities of life. We have this deep longing to know that we have value and importance and that we are loved and that's really what this message is about today.  So, although it's a challenging message for me to deliver to you and a challenging...

Pastor Bob teaches from 2 Samuel 23 and highlights one of the mighty men mentioned, Shammah, who stationed himself in a field of lentils and defended it. God called him at that moment to take his stand in that field. In its noun form, Shammah means the one who is present. It's the one who shows up.

There's one other place in the Bible where this word is used, Ezekiel 48, and it's used of Jehovah Shammah. The Lord is describing, thr...

Pastor Bob teaches from 2 Samuel 23 and highlights one of the mighty men mentioned, Shammah, who stationed himself in a field of lentils and defended it. God called him at that moment to take his stand in that field. In its noun form, Shammah means the one who is present. It's the one who shows up.

There's one other place in the Bible where this word is used, Ezekiel 48, and it's used of Jehovah Shammah. The Lord is describing, thr...

Effective evangelism is built on relationships.  The earliest New Testament example of this is Andrew, who found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus (John 1:40-42).  This is a basic pattern for all evangelism.  One person who has found new life, meaning and forgiveness through an encounter with Jesus Christ is motivated by love to bring another to experience that same relationship with the Savior.  This is what must happen i...

Effective evangelism is built on relationships.  The earliest New Testament example of this is Andrew, who found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus (John 1:40-42).  This is a basic pattern for all evangelism.  One person who has found new life, meaning and forgiveness through an encounter with Jesus Christ is motivated by love to bring another to experience that same relationship with the Savior.  This is what must happen i...

The Bible tells us that we're to make disciples of all nations and we're to equip and train for ministry. This is what the church is called to do. Ephesians 4:11-12 says, "God raises up pastors and teachers and evangelists for the purpose of equipping and training the people for the work of ministry."  May this message encourage you to move from spectating to participating.  [2011]

May God bless you through this messa...