Expository sermons by Pastor David Shields through books of the Bible presented weekly at Tanglewood Bible Fellowship in Duncan, OK. TBF is an independent church made up of people from a wide variety of denominational backgrounds, united by their faith in Christ and a desire to grow spiritually via study of the Bible.
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Our Prayers impact Eternity. (v.1-5) Judgement reveals God's Glory. (v.6-12) Proclaim God's Woe. (v.13)
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What do we do with the 144,000? - Revelation 7
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36:07God will Protect His people. (v. 1-8) God will keep His Promises. (v. 9-12) God will bring us out. (v. 13-17)
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The Resurrection Empowers Us to Have Faith - 1 Corinthians 15:1-26
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34:291. The resurrection of Christ is a true, historical fact. (v.1-11) 2. If the resurrection is not true, Christianity is meaningless. (v.12-19) 3. Because the resurrection of Christ is true, we can be resurrected. (v.20-26)
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The Resurrection Empowers Us to Hope - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
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33:591. There is Hope even in grief. (v.13) 2. There is Hope even in Death. (v.14) 3. There is Hope even in Life. (v.15-18)
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The Resurrection Empowers us to Love - 1 John 4:7-12
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35:401. True love only comes from God. (v.7-8) 2. True love is Demonstrated by Jesus. (v. 9-10) 3. True love is what we should give one another. (v. 11-12)
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What the Scrolls Reveal about God's Judgment - Revelation 6
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37:561. God is gracious even in judgement. (v.1-8) 2. We should long for God's Judgement. (v. 9-11) 3. God's final judgement is more terrible than we could possibly imagine. (v.12-17)
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1. The World needs to be fixed. (v.1-4) 2.Only the Slain Lamb is worthy. (v.5-14)
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1. Jesus shows us who we are. (v.14) 2. Without Jesus, we are nothing. (v.15-17) 3. With Jesus, we are everything. (v.18-22)
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Those With Little Power - Revelation 3:7-13
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35:411. A little power is more than enough. (v.7-8) 2. A little power is enough to be safe. (v.9-10) 3. A little power is enough to hold fast. (v.11-13)
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1. Don't assume you are awake and alive. (v.1-2) 2. Wake up before death is complete. (v.2-3) 3. Those who wake up will never lose their Salvation. (v.4-6)
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Dealing with False Teachers - Revelation 2:18-29
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37:42The church cannot tolerate False Teaching in its midst. (v. 18-23) Hold fast to the Gospel, not legalism. (v.24-25) Those who hold onto the Gospel will be vindicated. (v.26-29)
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Don't deny Christ's Name. (v. 12-13) Don't deny Christ's Name in how you live. (v. 14-16) Don't deny Christ's Name in how you live and receive a new name. (v.17)
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1. God Knows your suffering. (v. 8-9) 2. Don't fear suffering or death. (v. 10) 3. Death is not the end. (v.11)
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Do not Lose Your Love for Christ - Revelation 2:1-7
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36:03Remember that Jesus holds you. (v. 1) Return to your first love. (v. 2-6) Respond to the Gospel. (v. 7)
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Revelation is for the Suffering - Revelation 1:9-20
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37:541. The Suffering need to read Revelation. (v.9-11) 2. The Suffering need to see Jesus. (v.12-16) 3. The Suffering need not Fear. (v.17-20)
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The Secret to Peaceful Life Colossians 3:1-17
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37:34Our Place is Important (v.1-4) Our Actions have Consequences. (v.5-14) Our Hearts Motivate us. (v.15-17)
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How We Are Meant to Read Revelation - Revelation 1:1-8
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37:221. Revelation is meant to point us to Jesus. (v. 1-2) 2. Revelation is meant to be obeyed. (v.3) 3. Revelation is meant to give us hope. (v. 4-8)
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1. Knowing the overall story of the Bible will help you know the Bible. 2. The Story of the Bible is the story of God's kingdom coming into the world.
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The Necessity of the Virgin Birth - Luke 1:26-38
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30:161. The virgin birth was necessary because the scripture teaches it. 2. The virgin birth was necessary for Christ to be a new Adam. 3. The virgin birth Christ to be truly God.
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The Comfort of the Incarnation Hebrews 2:5-18
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37:031. Jesus became man because He loves us. (v. 5-9) 2. Jesus became man to save us from suffering and Death. (v.10-16) 3. Jesus became man to be like us. (v. 17-18)
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The Fundamentals of the Incarnation - John 1
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33:361. The Incarnation means Jesus is truly God and truly man. 2. The Incarnation means salvation is possible. 3. The incarnation means we can see God.
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Why is Christ Slow to Return? - 2 Peter 3
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36:16Christ's slowness to return does not mean He is not coming back. (v. 1-7) Christ's slowness to return is Good News. (v. 8-10) Christ's slowness to return doesn't mean we can't be ready. (v. 11-18)
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How Should We Deal with False Prophets- 2 Peter 2
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32:31We Should trust God to deal with them. (v.1-9) We should learn what they are like. (v.10-16) We should avoid their slavery. (v. 17-22)
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Partake in the divine nature (v. 1-4). Partake in sanctification (v. 5-11). Partake in remembrance (v. 12-21).
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1. The final day of the Lord brings Justice. (v.1-8) 2. The final day of the Lord demands a Decision. (v.9-16) 3. The final day of the Lord brings Restoration. (v. 17-21)
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The Coming Day of the Lord - Joel 2:28-32
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31:591. The Day of the Lord refers to Pentecost. (v. 28-29) 2. The Day of the Lord refers to Eschatological Judgement. (v. 30-31) 3. The Day of the Lord refers to Coming Redemption. (v.32)
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Why Should We suffer as Christians? Joel 2:18-27
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32:011. The Lord will take Pity. (v.18-20) 2. The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Joy. (v.21-24) 3. The Lord is Just and Merciful. (v.25-27)
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Judgment and Mercy in the Prophets Joel 2:1-17
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32:471. God's Judgement is in the Future. (v. 1-11) 2. God's mercy is in the Present. (v. 12-17)
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How Should We Respond to God's Judgment? - Joel 1
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32:311.The right response to God's judgement is Proclamation. (v. 1-4) 2.The right response to God's judgement is Lament. (v. 5-14) 3.The right response to God's judgement is Repentance. (v. 15-20)
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Suffer a Little, Then Glory Forever - 1 Peter 5:1-14
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37:371. Shepherd like the chief Shepherd. (v.1-4) 2. Humble ourselves under God. (v. 5-7) 3. Resist until God restores. (v. 8-14)
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1. Godly Suffering is not suprising. (v.12-13) 2. Godly Suffering is not self-satisfying. (v.14-16) 3. Godly Suffering is temporary becasue of Jesus. (v.17-19)
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What Can Motivate Us in an Antagonistic World - 1 Peter 4:1-11
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35:511. We should be motivated by Christ's attitude in death. (v. 1-4) 2. We should be motivated by the coming judgement. (v. 5-6) 3. We should be motivated by the consumation of all things. (v. 7-11)
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Christ's Descent to Hell - 1 Peter 3:8-22
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38:28Bless others even when cursed, because we have been blessed. (v. 8-12) Do good even when suffering, because it is God's will. (v. 13-17) The suffering of Jesus brings us salvation.
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1. Adorn yourself in Holiness. (v.1-6) 2. Honor the weak. (v. 7)
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How Should Christians Act Toward the Government? - 1 Peter 2:13-25
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36:06Submit to the Government as witnesses to Christ. (v.13-17) Submit even to injustice for Christ. (v.18-20) Submit like Christ. (v.21-25)
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Who Christians Should Be - 1 Peter 2:1-12
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35:511. Be like infants (v. 1-3). 2. Be like stones (v. 4-8). 3. Be like a chosen people (v. 9-10). 4. Be like exiles (v. 11-12).
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1. We need disciplined hope. (v.13) 2. Hope leads to Childlike Holiness. (v. 14-16) 3. Hope leads to Reverent fear. (v. 17-21) 4. Hope leads to sincere Love. (v.22-25)
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A Christian's Expectations - 1 Peter 1:1-12
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38:251. Expect to be exiles. (v.1-2)2. Expect to be saved. (v.3-5)3. Expect to be suffer. (v.6-7)4. Expect Jesus. (v. 8-12)
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1.Bad Friends always affirm us. 2. Good friends sometimes challenge us.
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Proverbs 19:21 - Our Plan and Gods Purpose
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32:06Our Plans often fail. You cannot mess up God's purpose. Make plans with faith in God's purpose.
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Treat Your Tongue Like a Loaded Gun - Proverbs 12:18
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37:071. Don't harm others with reckless speech. 2. Heal others with wise speech. 3. Jesus heals us with a word.
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Reversing Forgetfulness - Esther 9:20-10:3
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35:52Because we forget, we need tangible and continual reminders of God's miraculous work.
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1. God reverses the enemy's plans (8:1-14) 2. God causes His enemies to fear. (8:15-9:4) 3. God brings justice, not retribution to His enemies. (9:5-19)
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1. Identifying with God's people brings deliverance (v.1-4). 2. Being identified as God's enemy brings judgment (v. 5-10). 3. Jesus identifies with His enemies.
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Having Sure Feet in an Unsure World - Psalm 125
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35:151. Trusting God keeps our feet secure (v. 1-2). 2. Even when evil tries to shake us (v. 3). 3. Because we can trust God's justice (v. 4-5).
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Worldly Pride leads to judgement. (6:1-14) Christlike humility leads to blessings (Philippians 2:4-11)
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1. Prayer requires wisdom. (v.1-8) 2. God Begins to answer our prayers before we notice. (v.9-14) 3. God Answers our prayers through Jesus, not cunning tactics.
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The empire hates God's People (v.1-6) The empire seeks to destroy God's people. (v. 7-15) Jesus loves and seeks to save God's people.
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