Text: Colossians 3:17 Why Should We Give Thanks? The Creation (Genesis 1:31) His care for us (Psalm 8:3-4) The scheme of redemption (Ephesians 3:11) The sacrifice of Christ (John 3:16) The church (Ephesians 1:22-23) The word of God (1 Corinthians 2:10-11,16) The hope of heaven (1 Peter 1:4) How Do We Give Thanks? Verbal expressing [...]

Text: Proverbs 27:23-27 Current Economic Turmoil — yet we still have obligations (2 Thessalonians 3:10; 1 Timothy 5:8; Ephesians 4:28) Our Responsibility Take care of yourself — “your flocks … your herds“ Be good stewards — do not neglect your flocks, know their condition Economies Can Collapse — “riches are not forever” How can we [...]

Text: Ecclesiastes 12:13 Fear God To fear, we must first believe in Him (Romans 1:20) Recognize our place before Him (Psalm 8:3-4) Understand that we are accountable to Him (Ecclesiastes 12:14) He is willing and able to destroy us for our sin (Matthew 10:28; Hebrews 10:29; Romans 2:4-6) Keep His Commandments Our purpose from creation [...]

Text: Genesis 1 Power in Creation – Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:20 Power of His Word – Psalm 33:8-9 Faith in His Power – Ephesians 3:20 Consistent pattern of God’s power demonstrated throughout the Bible: In Creation Account Power to create – Genesis 1:1 Power to control nature – Genesis 1:9,11,20,24 Power to give life – [...]

Beginning of Creation – Genesis 1:1 Beginning of Man – Genesis 1:26-27 Beginning of Sin – Genesis 3:1-6 Beginning of Sacrifices – Genesis 3:21 Beginning of Redemption – Genesis 3:15

Text: Psalm 19:1-6 Creation reveals certain things about God God exists – Hebrews 3:4 God’s work in creation tells us certain things about Him – Romans 1:20 Contemplating God’s work in creation should humble us – Psalm 8:3-4