Shady Grove Sermons

The Discipline of Personal Bible Study Psalm 19 Hearers of the Word: Theme :   For the follower of Jesus to understand the importance of studying the word of God not only on a corporate level but also a personal level.   Statement of Truth: Many times we do not feel like reading the Bible, don’t wait; do it first and feel it later!  To develop the disciple of Personal Bible Study:  You need to pick it up.    {WHY?}      A. The Bible transforms us.  v7a      B. The Bible gives us wisdom   v7b      C. The Bible gives us Joy  v8a      D. God’s word dispels the darkness v8b      E.         The fear of the Lord is clean v9      F.           God’s word is true v9      G. The word of God promises justice  v9 Doers of the Word: Questions: 1.  What often ke...

The God Who Answers Prayer Ephesians 3:20-21 A Bold Declaration:“Prayer changes nothing” – Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouse Statement of Truth:  The goal of our prayers is not merely the answer we receive but rather the purpose of prayer is the Glory of God!  I. GOD IS ABLE TO ANSWER YOUR BIGGEST REQUEST           a. God is at work infinitely beyond us                i. Speaks of God’s Omnipotence                ii. Speaks of God’s Sovereign ability                iii. Speaks of God’s Sufficiency                iv. Speaks of God’s Omniscience         b.    God is at work within us Good news:  The power you need is already at work within you Statement of Truth:   The stronger you feel the more self-sufficient you beco...

The Place of Preparation {partII} Genesis Chapter 41 I.  Whenever we are in the place of preparation we will discover something about the nature of GOD 

 II.  Whenever we are in the place of preparation we will discover something about the nature of MAN Joseph’s Dedication to the Lord: Questions To Ask:  Do we take time to encourage   and weep with those who weep?   How supportive   are you of those who have been promoted ?  Life Lessons: Joseph’s Decision Joseph’s Dedication Joseph’s Devotion   Question For Consideration: Will I be God’s man or woman in the place of Preparation ?   {or}  Will I only be God’s man or woman in the place of Promotion ?