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1 Peter 5
This is a study of 1 Peter 5 recorded live in the A5B class at Sevier Heights Baptist Church on 11/4/12. Topics: Attitudes of pastors, humility and the pride problem, handling worry and anxiety, spiritual warfare.
The Tabernacle of David
In Acts 15, James, the half-brother of our Lord and the pastor of the church at Jerusalem, said that God had fulfilled a prophecy that He had made about 700 years before through the prophet Amos. The Prophecy was that He would rebuild and restore the Tabe
Terrific Marriage Tips–2 of 2
Through the years, Vickie and I have compiled this list of marriage tips. If you will take them seriously, your marriage will soar! God intends for our marriages to represent to the world the relationship between Christ and His Church. How are you doing w
Terrific Marriage Tips–Part 1 of 2
Through the years, Vickie and I have compiled this list of marriage tips. If you will take them seriously, your marriage will soar! God intends for our marriages to represent to the world the relationship between Christ and His Church. How are you doing w
1 Peter 3:1-12 Husbands and Wives
This podcast was recorded live as Steve taught the Adult 5B Bible Fellowship Class at Sevier Heights Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN on October 7, 2012. Hopefully you will find here some insights that will make your own marriage stronger and a better pict
1 Peter 2:18-25 Responding to Unjust Treatment
Unjust treatment presents a challenge to any Christian. Fortunately, Jesus has left us a perfect example and God has given us clear instructions in His Word. This meditation on 1 Peter 2:16-25 is the conclusion of a two part podcast. The previous podcast,
Introduction to 1 Peter–Christian Suffering
These are introductory comments to 1 Peter and the theme of suffering, leading to a study of 1 Peter 2:18ff and the correct Christian response to unjust treatment (covered in the following podcast).
Fiery Trials 7 of 7 (The Shoes of Peace)
When we are prepared to to battle with the enemy by having put on the good news of God’s perfect peace, we are protected from slipping and falling or being immobilized by worry, anxiety, intimidation, or fears of any kind (i.e., we have excellent footwe
Fiery Trials 6 of 7 (“Why is this happening to me?â€)
When we are going through the fire, one of the first things that comes to our mind is the question, "Why is this happening to me?" Often the answers to this question are not obvious. But there are answers. Here are some thoughts along with Scriptures tha
Fiery Trials 5 of 7 (1 Corinthians 10:13)
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." (1 Corinthians 10