Sermons- Trinity Bible Fellowship Davenport

Baptism is an initiation rite, a believer’s declaration of faith and act of obedience, and a necessary step in discipleship. 

Mercy includes both forgiveness and charity.  If we are givers of these when we can be, we will be receivers when we need to be.

This is a fallen world; and many of us live like we belong in a fallen world.  God has a blessing for those who hunger for the righteousness this world lacks. 

‘Fortune favors the brave,’ we all know that.  If you want something, you have to reach out and take it.  You climb the ladder of success over the backs of others.  The meek will inherit the earth.  One of these things is not like the others.  And that one is the correct answer. 

God blesses those who care about the suffering of others. 

Today we start a journey through the Sermon on the Mount; with the first of the Beatitudes; God blesses the humble. 

The very last verse of 66 chapters of Isaiah is about hell.  When all is done, we face our final destiny.

By definition, to fast means to go without food for a specific purpose, such as prayer.  But in today’s passage of Isaiah, God says He’s looking for more. 

Dan Shumway speaks on Ephesians 4:29-32

Once convicted, the sinner can be restored, and that is what Jesus excels at. 

What was going to be one sermon is now three.  Part two on Contrition: for those who do not feel guilty, but should. 

We are far too casual about our sin.  God is with those who are contrite and lowly of spirit. 

Long after the surprise of Jesus’ resurrection is gone, the joy remains.

On Sunday, Jesus rode in among crowds of cheering people.  But by Thursday night, He prayed alone.  Jesus alone can save us, and Jesus was alone when He did. 

Everyone was so surprised when Jesus did exactly what He said He would do.  The surprise isn’t what happened, but His follower's lack of understanding. 

God’s Word, once sent out, will accomplish what He sent it out to do.  So we should always be confident as we use His Word 

Man-made gods are small, have limited power, and can be understood by us.  The God of the universe is bigger than that.  His ways and thoughts are as high above us as the heavens are over the earth.

Satisfaction doesn’t cost money, and cannot be bought with money.  It is found in Christ.

God’s will was hard, but because Jesus was faithful, His victory is great.

He was oppressed and afflicted (v.7), By oppression and judgment He was taken away (V. 8), and even when He was dead, they intended to bury Him with the wicked.  But their plans would not stand.  He was innocent and overcame their oppression.