Lessons from the Life of Moses in the Book of Exodus NOTES FROM A SERMON PRESENTED BY DR. GREG SLOOP AT THE KANNAPOLIS CHURCH OF GOD ON SUNDAY, November 3, 2019 IN THE 10:30 am SERVICE. FOR VIDEO OF SERVICES, GO TO THE CHURCH WEBSITE, HTTP://WWW.KCOG.ORG, AND CLICK ON THE LIVESTREAM LINK FOR A REPLAY … Continue reading The Moses Model, Part Two
Zaccheus
LIVE@5 - Monday, March 28, 2022 Luke 19:1–10 (NKJV) In this passage, Jesus is going through Jericho and encounters a man whose reputation made him anathema to the Jewish people. Jesus sees something redeemable in him and calls him out for a visit. 19 Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 Now behold, there … Continue reading Zaccheus
Plot to Kill Christ
Live@5 - Friday, March 25, 2022 John 11:45–57 (NKJV) After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, there were varied reactions. Many who were present were amazed and believed in Christ, spreading the word of the miracle everywhere. The Pharisees who heard about it, though, were alarmed and their reaction ushered in the next phase of … Continue reading Plot to Kill Christ
Raising Lazarus
LIVE@5 - Thursday, March 24, 2022 John 11:1–44 (NKJV) This lengthy passage illustrates a major event in the ministry of Jesus. This passage recounts the story of a close friend’s sickness, death, and resurrection. The facts and lessons surrounding this series of events is rich with opportunities for learning more about the power of Christ. … Continue reading Raising Lazarus
Comparative Prayer
LIVE@5 - Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Luke 18:9–14 (NKJV) Jesus relates another parable concerning pride or self-righteousness. The Pharisee in the story was prideful and arrogant, while the publican was humble and repentant. Whose prayer was more effective? 9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and … Continue reading Comparative Prayer
The Unjust Judge
LIVE@5 - Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Luke 18:1–8 (NKJV) In this brief passage, Jesus tells a story of a widow looking for justice who is rebuffed by a dispassionate judge. She eventually receives justice because of her persistent pleas. Jesus uses the story to teach on persistent prayer. 18:1 Then He spoke a parable to … Continue reading The Unjust Judge
Israel Day Four
Today we left Jerusalem for the last time on this trip. This fantastic city of history and images both from an archeological and from a spiritual standpoint is again etched in my mind as we leave Jerusalem. My favorite spots on this trip were the Western Wall, the Garden Tomb (and Golgotha), the Southern steps … Continue reading Israel Day Four
The Second Coming
LIVE@5 - Monday, March 21, 2022 Luke 17:20–37 (NKJV) Jesus diverts slightly from His teachings on what was lost and true discipleship to discuss the goal of life: to be ready when He comes! 20 Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, … Continue reading The Second Coming
Jerusalem Day One
After we arrived in Tel Aviv on Thursday morning, we traveled toward Jerusalem, stopping at various museums, including one with a scale model of the city in the Second Century, complete with the Herodian temple. We also went to a museum with relics from throughout history helping demonstrate the way life changed throughout the Bible … Continue reading Jerusalem Day One
The “Rich” and the “Poor”
Luke 16:19–31 (NKJV) In this passage of Scripture, Jesus discusses the plight of two men who take very different paths and find very different circumstances once they face eternity. He uses their stories to explain the true path to eternal reward. 19 “There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine … Continue reading The “Rich” and the “Poor”
Devoted To You 