May 1, 2016
Gentleness: God’s Way to Deeper Relationships
By: Dennis Baker
Series: A Work in Progress
2 Corinthians 10:1-6
Many have commented that we live in a culture that has become coarse and rude. The further we get from God’s plan, the worse off we are. Our relationships suffer as a result. God gives us guidelines for successful relationships. The virtue of gentleness is one of those principles that deepen our relationships. Over the next several weeks we will study some of the guidelines that God gives us for deeper relationships.
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- May 1, 2016Gentleness: God’s Way to Deeper Relationships
May 1, 2016Gentleness: God’s Way to Deeper RelationshipsBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
2 Corinthians 10:1-6
Many have commented that we live in a culture that has become coarse and rude. The further we get from God’s plan, the worse off we are. Our relationships suffer as a result. God gives us guidelines for successful relationships. The virtue of gentleness is one of those principles that deepen our relationships. Over the next several weeks we will study some of the guidelines that God gives us for deeper relationships. - Apr 10, 2016When Happiness Isn’t Enough
Apr 10, 2016When Happiness Isn’t EnoughBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
Hebrews 10:32
The qualitative difference between people of faith and people without faith is the existence of joy. This is a state of mind that is not dependent on circumstances. When people without faith have challenges, happiness flees. Scripture suggests something different; that we can have joy in the challenges. The difference? Happiness demands something, joy brings something. - Apr 3, 2016Dignity in Death
Apr 3, 2016Dignity in DeathBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
1 Samuel 31
The end of Saul’s life is a tragic episode. It is not because he died a violent death; we read of many such deaths in scripture. It is not because he suffered; others have suffered more. It is because it was so needless. Everything he tried to escape, met him at the end. It is always that way. Any running from God is a short race. It is much better to fear God and obey His commandments, for this is what it means to be human. - Mar 27, 2016Finding God’s Will Any “witch” Way You Can
Mar 27, 2016Finding God’s Will Any “witch” Way You CanBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
1 Samuel 28:1-27
People need to hear from God. He has communicated to humans in many ways over the vast span of time. God’s word is clear and generally easy to understand. Some statements He makes are very bold. Others are filled with compassion and love. His desire is that we would seek Him, because He is close. But if you are living in opposition to His will, it will be hard to hear. - Mar 27, 2016The Saga of Near Wins
Mar 27, 2016The Saga of Near WinsBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
1 Corinthians 9:19-27
Did you ever almost win? There is something that awakens in a person when they find themselves there. Did you ever almost win, and give up, so insuring the loss? What is the difference between these scenarios? Each individual has the ability within them to win. It may be at a different level than others, but it is still there. I can guarantee that you will never win if you give up. - Mar 20, 2016You Can Handle the Truth!
Mar 20, 2016You Can Handle the Truth!By: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
Luke 14:25-35
We were made for greatness! It is important that we understand that truth. Jesus has been where we are and He knows our potential. That is why He doesn’t sugar coat His calling in our lives. When we settle for mediocrity our lives in Christ will lack joy and power. He gives it to us straight, because we can handle the truth. - Mar 13, 2016Between The Rock and a Hard Place
Mar 13, 2016Between The Rock and a Hard PlaceBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
1 Samuel 27:1-12
The day that David left the land of Israel and moved to the land of the Philistines, he made a decision that had unintended consequences. Had he known, perhaps he would have done things differently. That is the problem with big decisions. It is also the motivation to be people who strive to follow the will of God, which is a filter for the decisions we make. - Mar 6, 2016Nothing Good is Going to Come From This
Mar 6, 2016Nothing Good is Going to Come From ThisBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
1 Samuel 25:1-12
When we find ourselves in a difficult circumstance, we usually have options. We can choose to either react or act. That is the purpose for on-going Bible study. We are filling our minds and hearts with knowledge that we will draw on when needed. David had a desire to do what is right, but in this narrative, we see trouble coming. - Feb 28, 2016He Must Increase and I Must Decrease
Feb 28, 2016He Must Increase and I Must DecreaseBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
1 Samuel 24:5-11
With the passing of days, complications in life ebb and flow. That means I must dig deeper in my faith as life becomes more complicated. Is there something there to dig out? That is what today is all about. We are to be active disciples, constantly changing and growing. When you get to the end of your days, that is all you will have. - Feb 28, 2016Scripture Twisting
Feb 28, 2016Scripture TwistingBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
2 Peter 3:14 -18
Adding head knowledge carries the risk of legalism. Legalism is basically adding my own rules to God’s rules. My rules and my ideas are fine for me but I cannot bind them on others or expect others to feel compelled to follow them. Coming to scripture with my agenda can have dangerous consequences. Faithful disciples Examine the Scriptures Daily. - Feb 21, 2016Always Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide
Feb 21, 2016Always Let Your Conscience Be Your GuideBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
Mark 2:23-28
The statement above is wisdom given to the world by Carlo Collodi in the 1880’s. He wrote The Adventures of Pinocchio, the story of a wooden puppet who becomes a real boy. The struggles of life often call for great wisdom and courage. The conscience can be a good guide, if the conscience is morally trained by the knowledge of God…head knowledge and heart knowledge. - Feb 14, 2016You Need to Know More Than the Enemy
Feb 14, 2016You Need to Know More Than the EnemyBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
Proverbs 1:1-7
Someone once said ours is a battle of the heart and mind. This is a true statement, especially concerning the battle of the mind. Knowledge is Spiritual Power. You will seek out what your heart loves. For those who love God, we seek knowledge from the Scripture which communicates to us the Mind of God. - Feb 7, 2016The Finding of the Book
Feb 7, 2016The Finding of the BookBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
Luke 10:21-24
In 2 Peter 1:5-7, Peter encourages a type of faith that is constantly growing and changing. Once we come to faith, however difficult that process may be, we have only just begun. God puts within us the desire to do good with our lives, but good has to be directed by knowledge that comes from above. - Jan 31, 2016His Story – Jonathan
- Jan 24, 2016In Him We Live and Move and Exist
Jan 24, 2016In Him We Live and Move and ExistBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
1 Samuel 20
What happens when things appear to be getting out of hand and out of your control? Sometimes we become desperate and do things in a frantic way. Other times we turn to our faith and make a commitment to do things differently, hopefully bringing about some sort of change. A third option is what we see in Jonathan, son of King Saul. His actions are of a person who knows that in all things, God is in control. - Jan 17, 2016Losing Life’s Purpose
Jan 17, 2016Losing Life’s PurposeBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
1 Samuel 18
Faith brings a purpose in life that is desperately needed. When you hear the latest tragic news story, you might conclude that the person who did the unspeakable act had no purpose in life. I say that person did have a purpose; the problem was he didn’t grow up in a culture that was very discerning about a person’s purpose. - Jan 10, 2016This Is Your Big Chance
Jan 10, 2016This Is Your Big ChanceBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
1 Samuel 17
This most popular of stories from scripture reveals many lessons about bold faith. David’s action establishes him as a hero of faith. Most heroes don’t set out to be heroes. They usually just do what needs to be done. - Jan 3, 2016What Does God Want From Me?
Jan 3, 2016What Does God Want From Me?By: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
1 Samuel 16:7
Growing as a Christian means that I am consistently asking this question. It is not that God is hard to please, or that it is a great mystery that must be deciphered by going on some sort of quest. What God wants is really quite simple. I just like to make things difficult.