The Qualifications of a Godly Mother
Prov. 31:10-31, Peter 1 3:1-8 I: “Who can Find a Virtuous Woman?” the Search. 1. Something to search for. 2. Must possess a definite quality. 3. Virtue is requires; (strength of character, moral standards, a chaste countenance). 4. Her price is far above rubies. II: The Heart of her Husband doth Safely, Trust in her. 1. He trusted her to do him good. 2. He trusted her to conduct herself right. 3. He trusted her speech in Public and Private. 4. He can trust her to choose good friends. III: “Her Compassion Looketh Well to the Ways of her Household as a Mother.” 1. “She eats not the bread of idleness.” 2. “She rises while it is yet night.” 3. “Her candle goeth not out by night.” 4. “She is not...
The Pilgrims
1. Sought religious livery in England & Holland. 2. Left Plymouth Harbor in September 1620. Landed at Cape Cod Nov. 9th after 65 days in the crowded quarters of the Mayflower. 3. They had hoped to land farther South and in much more favorable surroundings. 4. After 2 days of earnest prayer, the Pilgrims decided to seek a place to build near Plymouth Harbor. 5. From the Delaware to the Arctic, they had only the Indians and Barren cold country. 6. They sought a fit harbor, sweet water, and suitable building space. 7. They found an abandoned Indian Village with a supply of corn. 8. On December 23, they started cutting trees to build. Cold winds and driving rain hindered. 9. John Alden, John Carver, William Brewster, William Mullions, William Bradford, Samuel...
Light
Light is essential to life both physical and spiritual. Gen. 1:1-5, Cor. 2 4:6, Matt. 5:14-16 I: “The Spirit of God Moved upon the Face of the Waters.” 1. Here we have a dark picture of chaos where God alone can work and put things in place. 2. With the theory of Evolution starting here, eternity wouldn’t be long enough to bring order. 3. God alone can bring order out of such a world and he alone can bring order to a sin-sick person. II: “And God said Let There Be Light.” 1. Here we have light without the sun. a. The lights of the great North. b. The Phosphorous Lights of the low lands. c. The Lightening bug (Light without heat). 2. Light has physical traits. a. It can be divided. b. Every metal gives off its individual...
Why Did Jesus Come?
John 10:7-11 I: Man Stumbled in Darkness: 1. He stumbled toward eternity without God. 2. Jesus came to light the way home. 3. The ordinary shone when Jesus came. 4. The ugly was made beautiful (Mary Magdaline, Woman at the well). 5. A tax collector’s life made to light-up. 6. The lame made to walk, blind to see, the fearful put at rest. II: He Came to: 1. Bind up the broken hearted and bruised. 2. To bring good news. 3. To put a new song in the heart, Joy. 4. To seek that which was lest, and bring it home. 5. He paid the ultimate price to bring Christmas to this world. 6. A world gone grey and weary needs the Spirit of Christmas! 7. Who is qualified to tell them? Who will dare put Christ first in everything we do this Christmas? If the manger, cross, and...
Valle Vista Baptist Church Adopted the Following Guidelines for Our Sunday School Staff:
1. It is both a privilege and responsibility to teach the Bible. 2. Bible Teaching is worthy of one’s best efforts. 3. The Bible teacher must seek the help of the Holy Spirit to become effective in the molding of lives. 4. Good Bible teaching requires preparation and dedication. 5. The faithful teacher will not leave a class without due notice or a definite substitute. 6. Every Department and Teacher needs time to prepare and plan together. 7. The attendance will increase in proportion to personal visits made. 8. The Teacher’s example in church attendance will affect the classes attitude toward the regular services of the Church. 9. Teaching to affect change should be the aim of the Bible Teaching Program. 10. Total commitment should be the...