Expository sermons by Pastor David Shields through books of the Bible presented weekly at Tanglewood Bible Fellowship in Duncan, OK. TBF is an independent church made up of people from a wide variety of denominational backgrounds, united by their faith in Christ and a desire to grow spiritually via study of the Bible.
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1. Shepherd like the chief Shepherd. (v.1-4) 2. Humble ourselves under God. (v. 5-7) 3. Resist until God restores. (v. 8-14)
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1. Godly Suffering is not suprising. (v.12-13) 2. Godly Suffering is not self-satisfying. (v.14-16) 3. Godly Suffering is temporary becasue of Jesus. (v.17-19)
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1. We should be motivated by Christ's attitude in death. (v. 1-4) 2. We should be motivated by the coming judgement. (v. 5-6) 3. We should be motivated by the consumation of all things. (v. 7-11)
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Bless others even when cursed, because we have been blessed. (v. 8-12) Do good even when suffering, because it is God's will. (v. 13-17) The suffering of Jesus brings us salvation.
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1. Adorn yourself in Holiness. (v.1-6) 2. Honor the weak. (v. 7)
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Submit to the Government as witnesses to Christ. (v.13-17) Submit even to injustice for Christ. (v.18-20) Submit like Christ. (v.21-25)
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1. Be like infants (v. 1-3). 2. Be like stones (v. 4-8). 3. Be like a chosen people (v. 9-10). 4. Be like exiles (v. 11-12).
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1. We need disciplined hope. (v.13) 2. Hope leads to Childlike Holiness. (v. 14-16) 3. Hope leads to Reverent fear. (v. 17-21) 4. Hope leads to sincere Love. (v.22-25)
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1. Expect to be exiles. (v.1-2)2. Expect to be saved. (v.3-5)3. Expect to be suffer. (v.6-7)4. Expect Jesus. (v. 8-12)
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1.Bad Friends always affirm us. 2. Good friends sometimes challenge us.
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Our Plans often fail. You cannot mess up God's purpose. Make plans with faith in God's purpose.
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1. Don't harm others with reckless speech. 2. Heal others with wise speech. 3. Jesus heals us with a word.
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Because we forget, we need tangible and continual reminders of God's miraculous work.
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1. God reverses the enemy's plans (8:1-14) 2. God causes His enemies to fear. (8:15-9:4) 3. God brings justice, not retribution to His enemies. (9:5-19)
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1. Identifying with God's people brings deliverance (v.1-4). 2. Being identified as God's enemy brings judgment (v. 5-10). 3. Jesus identifies with His enemies.
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1. Trusting God keeps our feet secure (v. 1-2). 2. Even when evil tries to shake us (v. 3). 3. Because we can trust God's justice (v. 4-5).
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Worldly Pride leads to judgement. (6:1-14) Christlike humility leads to blessings (Philippians 2:4-11)
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1. Prayer requires wisdom. (v.1-8) 2. God Begins to answer our prayers before we notice. (v.9-14) 3. God Answers our prayers through Jesus, not cunning tactics.
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The empire hates God's People (v.1-6) The empire seeks to destroy God's people. (v. 7-15) Jesus loves and seeks to save God's people.
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1. The Empire requires assimilation. (v.1-8) 2. We are tempted to compromise. (v.9-18) 3. Our Sin doesn't nullify God's grace. (v.19-23)
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1. The resurrection was physical. (v. 36-43) 2. The resurrection commissions us. (v. 44-49) 3. The resurrection culminates in the ascension. (v. 50-53)
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1. Jesus reveals Himself to nobodies. (v.13-24) 2. Jesus reveals Himself in scripture. (v.25-27) 3. Jesus reveals Himself in Communion. (v. 28-35)
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1.Seek the Kingdom. (23:50-56) 2.Seek the Living King. (24:1-8) 3.Seek the True Story. (24:9-12)
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Follow in Christ's Footsteps. (v.26-31) Accept the Salvation Christ Offers. (v. 32-43) Acknowledge Christ's Divinity. (v. 39-49)
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Is Jesus the Son of God? (22:66-71) Is Jesus the King of the Jews? (23:1-12) Is Jesus the Lamb of God? (23:13-25)
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1.We can escape temptation through prayer.
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1. Christlike greatness comes through service. (v.21-27) 2. Christlike greatness comes through enduring trials. (v. 28-34) 3. Christlike greatness comes through God's Provision. (v.35-38)
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Communion Reinterprets Passover. (v.1-13) Communion Remembers Christ's Death. (v.19) Communion Recognizes Christ's Presence. (v.19-20) In Communion, we Receive sanctifying grace. (v.14-20) Communion Reenacts the new covenant. (v.20)
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1. Keep your head up. (v.25-33) 2. Watch your weight. (v.34-35) 3. Stay Prayerfully awake. (v.36-38)
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1. Suffering is an opportunity to bear witness to Jesus. (21:10-18) 2. Suffering is an opportunity to endure with Jesus. (21:19)
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2:58 1. Beware the Greater Condemnation. (v.20:45-47) 13:16 2. Give the Greater Gift. (v.21:1-4) 21:08 3.Look to the Greater Temple. (v.21:5-9)
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Questions About the Resurrection - Luke 20:27-44Don't ask the wrong Questions about the resurrection andMiss the Resurrection because You missed Jesus
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1. Give back to the Government What it is Owed. 2. Give back to God what He is Owed.
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1. Fall Before Jesus in Worship before Jesus falls on you in Judgement.
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1. Don't miss Jesus' peace. (v.41-44) 2. Don't misuse Jesus' name for selfish gain. (v.45-48) 3. Don't question Jesus' authority. (v.1-8)
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1. Jesus is Lord over time. (v.28-32) 2. Jesus is Lord over all things. (v.33-35) 3. If You do not cry out for your Lord, the rocks will. (v.36-40)
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1. Because God Loves us, He is with us. (v.1-2) 2. Because God loves us, He gives Himself up for us. (v.3-4) 3. Because God loves us, He Brings us home. (v. 5-7)
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1. We can have joy in the desert. (v.1-4) 2. Because Jesus will restore us. (v. 5-7) 3. And bring everlasting joy. (v.8-10)
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1. Jesus brings peace to the world. (v.1-5) 2. Jesus brings peace with God. (v.6-7) 3. Embrace Jesus' peace.
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Israel hoped the true king would come. Jesus began to fulfill their hopes. We hope the king will come again.
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1. Seek the Kingdom's King. (v. 1-10) 2. Do the Kingdom's business. (v. 11-14) 3. Receive the Kingdom's rewards. (v. 15-27)
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1. Pride is a barrier, admit your helplessness. (v. 15-17) 2. Riches are a barrier, Give them away. (v. 18-30) 3. Ignorance is a barrier, ask for sight. (v. 31-34) 4. The Crowd is a barrier, ask for mercy. (v. 35-43)
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1. Pray without losing heart. (v.1-8) 2. Pray without pride. (v.9-14)
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1. The duty of the Kingdom is a repentant faith. (v.1-10) 2. The attitude of the Kingdom is gratitude. (v.11-19) 3. The timing of kingdom is now and not yet. (v.20-37)
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1. Live righteously with fading wealth. (v.1-12) 2. Loving money blinds you spiritually. (v.13-18) 3. How we use our money reveals our spiritual condition. (v.19-31)
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Jesus pursues sinners. Jesus receives sinners with joy. How do you act toward sinners?
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1. Put Others Before Yourself. (v.1-24) 2. Put Jesus before everything. (v. 25-35) 3. Because Christ is worth it all.
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1. The Kingdom Requires repentance. (v.1-17) 2. The Kingdom Grows Slowly. (v. 18-21) 3. The Kingdom is Coming Soon. (v. 22-35)
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1. Be Ready at all times. (v. 35-40) 2. Be Ready for judgement. (v. 41-48) 3. Be Ready for Difficulty. (v. 49-59)
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