A Stubborn People: Lessons from Failure
Pastor James Pittman, Jr.
Deuteronomy 9 Proverbs 26:11 – Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly. God will remove stubbornness from our hearts as a good father should. 5 Lessons from Failure The need for constant human restraint is a big problem. Weakness in the face of evil is evil. The […]
The Lord Who Humbles
Pastor James Pittman, Jr.
October 1, 2017 Pastor James Pittman, Jr. Deuteronomy 8 God’s personality is that He will test you to see if you are humble. 6 Points of Humility The Lord will test and humble each one of His children. Humility makes one dependent of God’s word. Humility accepts the discipline of the Lord. Humility thanks God […]
God is Faithful
Pastor James Pittman, Jr.
Deuteronomy 7 God gives us a picture of His faithfulness and ask us to be faithful to him 5 Points of Faithfulness We are to be faithful and exclusive in our worship to God. God keeps oaths. God blesses those who are faithful. God has demonstrated His faithfulness. We are to be faithful […]
Learning to Trust God
Pastor James Pittman, Jr.
August 20, 2017 Pastor James Pittman, Jr. Deuteronomy 3:12-29 God has proved that He is worthy to be trusted. 5 Lessons in Trusting God God will always keep His word. We must be obedient in the good times. (v. 12-18) We must remember God’s blessings. (v. 19-21) God will hold us responsible for our […]
The Righteous
Pastor James Pittman, Jr.
Oct. 23, 2016 Ecclesiastes 7:15-29 True worship is an act of the will, an attitude of the heart. 4 Characteristics of the Righteous The Righteous are neither arrogant nor indifferent. The Righteous are not easily offended. The Righteous love God above all others. The Righteous understand the wandering hearts of men. It is natural — […]
More Vanity Under the Sun
Pastor James Pittman, Jr.
Oct. 2, 2016 Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 Ecclesiastes is the last will and testament of an old king on his deathbed. Propositional Statement: Apart from God, life is harsh; but, in Christ, life is very rewarding. 1. Vanity of the Powerless 2. Vanity of two Work Extremes 3. Vanity of Isolation 4. Vanity of Arrogance (see Luke […]
The Meekness of Wisdom
Pastor James Pittman, Jr.
July 12, 2015 Propositional Statement: We are to live our lives in what God describes as meekness in wisdom. 1) The tongue is the barometer of your standing before God. 2) Godly wisdom covers the weaknesses of others. 3) Never compare yourself to others. 4) Never sacrifice truth for peace. 5) God uses those who […]
Be not deceived. There are evil men.
Pastor James Pittman, Jr.
Pastor James Pittman, Jr. April 12, 2015 Propositional Statement: God gives us a portrait of evil men so that we can recognize and avoid them. 1) Evil men will seek to look like true Christians. 2) Evil men will attempt to use faith to gain money. 3) Evil men will not stand for the gospel […]
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