Author: David and Robin Watters

(56) Jesus calms the Garasene storm

(56) Jesus calms the Garasene storm

The Preface: Living on the ocean gives us the advantage sometimes of seeing a storm coming. We can watch it roll in and close the windows before it gets here. It’s easy to recognize a physical storm and be prepared for it. But, what about the storms you encountered in your heart? The storms that […]
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(55) Asleep in the Storm

(55) Asleep in the Storm

Lesson 55 Sleeping in the Midst of the Storm The Preface: Would you characterize your life as “restful” or “anxious?” What do you tend to worry about? How often does God come into your thinking with the things you are anxious about? The Passage: Matthew 8:18, 23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25 The Process: The Purpose: […]
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1 Peter 1:3-5

1 Peter 1:3-5

Review Great to be back with you again. We continue in our study of 1 Peter. Jason got us off to a good start last week as he gave a good introduction to the book and talked about the first couple verses. We looked at the author, Peter. Jason reminded us that Peter was just […]
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(54) How Valuable is God’s Kingdom to you?

(54) How Valuable is God’s Kingdom to you?

The Preface: Jesus is continuing his “introduction” to God’s new kingdom program. He is speaking to the crowds in parables, but in private, explaining each one, and answering the disciples questions about what’s next and what this all means for them. He has laid out how this new kingdom will grow and expand. He is […]
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(53) God is Going to do a New Thing

(53) God is Going to do a New Thing

The Preface: When all seems lost, can we still trust God with what He is doing?  The Passage: Mark 4:26-34; Matt 13:24-43 The Purpose: What was God doing? Why did He have this written down? The impact of what had just happened must have been overwhelming for those disciples. They had just seen their Messiah being […]
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(52) The Soil of Our Heart

(52) The Soil of Our Heart

Title:  The soil of our heart Main Point: Our eyes and ears are the gateway to our hearts. Passage: Matthew 13:1-23 Outline: Questions to consider:  Read Matt 13:1-2 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat […]
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The Perfect Man

The Perfect Man

Being created in the image of God (Gen 5:1), normal for you and I is looking and acting like God does. So, what does that look like? Jesus was our perfect example. Clothed with our humanity (Philippians 2:6–8), the Lord Jesus advertised Deity through everything He did, said, and was, allowing that Deity to be heard, seen, known, […]
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Aliens and Church Planters

Aliens and Church Planters

In chapter 1 of The Indwelling Life of Christ, Ian Thomas begins the book with a fictitious story of aliens who know they were fashioned by the God who created everything, but they do not know what God is like. Through their advanced technology, they have discovered the Bible, in which God describes the people […]
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(51) Christianity Without Christ is Empty

(51) Christianity Without Christ is Empty

The Preface: Do you ever get tired of trying to live the Christian life? Are you tired of trying to do the right thing all the time? If either of those are true, than it’s likely you are trying to live the Christian Life without Christ. The Passage: Matthew 12:38-45The Process: The Purpose: What was […]
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Obedience and Faith

Obedience and Faith

How importance is obedience? Do you see obedience to what God says as vital, or optional? How much does obedience affect your walk with God and your ability to live out what God has for you in your life? What is the source of strength for you to obey?  Have you ever felt temptation to sin and had […]
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