Bob Hastings

Marriages That Go The Distance

1. Love Through the Lens of God's Grace (Malachi 2:10). 2. Avoid Mismatched Relationships (Malachi 2:11-12). Wise steps to relationship building: a) Guard your heart, b) Save your heart, 3) Use your mind,…

Malachi 2:10 (NASB), Malachi 2:11 (NASB), Malachi 2:12 (NASB), Malachi 2:13 (NASB), Malachi 2:14 (NASB), Malachi 2:15 (NASB), Malachi 2:16 (NASB)

Modeling the Master

1. Be Committed to Spiritual Growth (Luke 2:39-52). Spiritual growth requires: a) thirst for truth, b) commitment to God's will, c) commitment to God's word, and d) time. 2. Stay Focused on Jesus (Luke…

Luke 2:39 (NASB), Luke 2:40 (NASB), Luke 2:41 (NASB), Luke 2:42 (NASB), Luke 2:43 (NASB), Luke 2:44 (NASB), Luke 2:45 (NASB), Luke 2:46 (NASB), Luke 2:47 (NASB), Luke 2:48 (NASB), Luke 2:49 (NASB), Luke 2:50 (NASB), Luke 2:51 (NASB), Luke 2:52 (NASB)

The Experience of Obedience

Obedience Leads to Assurance (1 John 2:3). At the heart of assurance is obedience.Your Talk Should Match Your Walk (1 John 2:4).Obedience Produces Maturity (1 John 2:5).Walk Like Jesus (1 John 2:6). Obedience…

1 John 2:3 (NASB), 1 John 2:4 (NASB), 1 John 2:5 (NASB), 1 John 2:6 (NASB)

The Forgotten Helper

Appreciate Who the Spirit Is (John 16:5-7).Be A Channel For The Spirit (John 16:8-11).Seek After The Spirit (John 16:12-16). Be filled daily with the Spirit by: a) Absorbing the Word, b) Daily surrender,…

John 16:5 (NASB), John 16:6 (NASB), John 16:7 (NASB), John 16:8 (NASB), John 16:9 (NASB), John 16:10 (NASB), John 16:11 (NASB), John 16:12 (NASB), John 16:13 (NASB), John 16:14 (NASB), John 16:15 (NASB), John 16:16 (NASB)

Growing By The Book

Read It! The Bible Transforms (Psalm 19:7a).Study It! The Bible Is Wisdom (Psalm 19:7b).Meditate On It! The Bible Thrills (Psalm 19:8a).Apply It! The Bible Illuminates (Psalm 19:8b). Put on your SPECS:…

Psalm 19:7 (NASB), Psalm 19:8 (NASB), Psalm 19:9 (NASB), Psalm 19:10 (NASB), Psalm 19:11 (NASB)

Fruitful Growth

Rediscover Jesus' Supremacy (John 15:1-2).Stay Connected to Jesus (John 15:3-5). Abiding requires: a) Committment to obedience, b) the Holy Spirit, c) the Bible/Word, and d) Prayer.Enjoy the Benefits…

John 15:1 (NASB), John 15:2 (NASB), John 15:3 (NASB), John 15:4 (NASB), John 15:5 (NASB), John 15:6 (NASB), John 15:7 (NASB), John 15:8 (NASB), John 15:9 (NASB), John 15:10 (NASB), John 15:11 (NASB)

The Greatest Gift of All

Jesus is the God-Man (John 1:14-15).Jesus is Grace and Truth (John 1:16-17).Jesus is God Explained (John 1:18).

John 1:14 (NASB), John 1:15 (NASB), John 1:16 (NASB), John 1:17 (NASB), John 1:18 (NASB)

The Word of Christmas

Worship the Majesty of Christmas (John 1:1-2). Jesus is: 1) Eternally God, 2) The Essence of God, & 3) Fully God.Marvel a the Power of Christmas (John 1:3).Appreciate the Mission of Christmas (John 1:4-5).

John 1:1 (NASB), John 1:2 (NASB), John 1:3 (NASB), John 1:4 (NASB), John 1:5 (NASB)

Road to Financial Freedom: Demolishing Greed

Demolish greed by: Taking Responsibility (1 Timothy 6:17a)Anchoring Your Hope In God (1 Timothy 6:17b)Storing Up Treasures in Heaven (1 Timothy 6:18-19a). Develop an open hand by: 1) Giving to God graciously,…

1 Timothy 6:17 (NASB), 1 Timothy 6:18 (NASB), 1 Timothy 6:19 (NASB)

Road to Financial Freedom: The Pitfalls of Debt

Beat the debt obsession by: Learning To Be Content (1 Timothy 6:6-8)Being Cautious (1 Timothy 6:9). Some traps to avoid: 1) Presuming on the future, 2) Ingratitude, 3) Spending on wants before needs,…

1 Timothy 6:6 (NASB), 1 Timothy 6:7 (NASB), 1 Timothy 6:8 (NASB), 1 Timothy 6:9 (NASB), 1 Timothy 6:10 (NASB)

Road to Financial Freedom: Understanding Ownership

Yield To God's Ownership (1 Chronicles 29:10-11).Accept Your Role As Steward (1 Chronicles 29:12, 14). As a steward: 1) Be faithful with what God has given, 2) Be faithful with 100% of what God has given,…

1 Chronicles 29:10 (NASB), 1 Chronicles 29:11 (NASB), 1 Chronicles 29:12 (NASB), 1 Chronicles 29:13 (NASB), 1 Chronicles 29:14 (NASB)

The Prayer Jesus Hears

Pursue a Relationship, Not Religion (Luke 18:9-14).When Praying Be Transparent (Luke 18:11-13). Tips to powerful praying: 1) Avoid ritualism, 2) Get to the point in your prayer, 3) Don't try to impress…

Luke 18:9 (NASB), Luke 18:10 (NASB), Luke 18:11 (NASB), Luke 18:12 (NASB), Luke 18:13 (NASB), Luke 18:14 (NASB)

To The Ends Of The Earth

Dare To Be On Mission (Matthew 28:16-18)Take The Message Intentionally (Matthew 28:19-20a). Key verses for sharing your faith: The Romans Road: Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, & 10:9-10. Others: Gensis 1:1 (you…

Matthew 28:16 (NASB), Matthew 28:17 (NASB), Matthew 28:18 (NASB), Matthew 28:19 (NASB), Matthew 28:20 (NASB)

Nobodies for Christ (1 Cor. 1:26-31)

God Uses Nobodies Over Somebodies (1 Cor. 1:26)God Chooses Nobodies So He Gets The Glory (1 Cor. 1:27-29) When sharing your faith: 1) Partner with God, 2) Depend on God's Power , 3) Let God's word Speak,…

1 Corinthians 1:26 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 1:27 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 1:28 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 1:29 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 1:30 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 1:31 (NASB)

The Scandal of the Cross

Master the True Gospel (1 Corinthians 1:18a) The True Gospel 1) Begins with God as Holy Creator, 2) Confronts man's sin, 3) Reveals Christ as the Savior, & 4) Requires FaithBe Burdened for the Lost (1…

1 Corinthians 1:18 (NASB)

The Power of Tenacious Praying (Beat Worry)

Stop Worrying and Pray! (Luke 18:1) Win over worry by: 1) Praying 2) Exploring Scripture 3) Trusting God's Providence 4) Confessing your Worry as SinView God Properly (Luke 18:2-4) Trust God Because He:…

Luke 18:1 (NASB), Luke 18:2 (NASB), Luke 18:3 (NASB), Luke 18:4 (NASB), Luke 18:5 (NASB), Luke 18:6 (NASB), Luke 18:7 (NASB), Luke 18:8 (NASB)

A Midnight Friend (Luke 11:5-13)

Be Tenacious When Praying (Luke 11:5-8) Personal Prayer Should: 1) Be outward focused 2) Be specific 3) Be persistent 4) Be expectantPray With Passion (Luke 11:9-10) Pray with passion by: 1) Asking 2)…

Luke 11:5 (NASB), Luke 11:6 (NASB), Luke 11:7 (NASB), Luke 11:8 (NASB), Luke 11:9 (NASB), Luke 11:10 (NASB), Luke 11:11 (NASB), Luke 11:12 (NASB), Luke 11:13 (NASB)

Prayer 101 Part 1

Learn To Pray God's Way (Luke 11:1)Fill Your Prayer With Praise (Luke 11:2a) -- We hallow God's name by: 1) Focusing on His character, 2) Surrendering control, 3) Practicing His presenceSubmit Daily to…

Luke 11:1 (NASB), Luke 11:2 (NASB), Luke 11:3 (NASB), Luke 11:4 (NASB)

The Gospel Harvest

Make Eternal Investments (Gal. 6:6)You Will Reap What You Sow (Gal. 6:7-8).Keep Showing the Love of Christ (Gal. 6:9)Sieze Opportunities to Light a Candle In this World (Gal. 6:10).

Words from a Pastor's Heart (Gal. 4:12-20)

Biblical Confrontation Begins With Heart (Gal. 4:12) Biblical Confrontation Never Compromises (Gal. 4:13-16) Biblical Confrontation Warns (Gal. 4:17-18) Biblical Confrontation Edifies (Gal. 4:19-20)

Galatians 4:12 (NKJV), Galatians 4:13 (NKJV), Galatians 4:14 (NKJV), Galatians 4:15 (NKJV), Galatians 4:16 (NKJV), Galatians 4:17 (NKJV), Galatians 4:18 (NKJV), Galatians 4:19 (NKJV), Galatians 4:20 (NKJV)

Rejoicing in Light of God's Promises Gal. 3:23-29

Benefit #1: Genuine Freedom (Gal. 3:23-25) Benefit #2: A New Identity (Gal. 3:26) Benefit #3: A New Life (Gal. 3:27) Benefit #4: A New Perception (Gal. 3:28) Benefit #5: A New Outlook (Gal. 3:29)

Galatians 3:23 (NKJV), Galatians 3:24 (NKJV), Galatians 3:25 (NKJV), Galatians 3:26 (NKJV), Galatians 3:27 (NKJV), Galatians 3:28 (NKJV), Galatians 3:29 (NKJV)

Living in Light of God's Promises

The Preeminence of the Promise (Gal. 3:15-18) Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. The Gospel & the Law are linked. (Gal. 3:19-22 The law was given to: •Put a cap on sin.…

Galatians 3:15 (NASB), Galatians 3:16 (NASB), Galatians 3:17 (NASB), Galatians 3:18 (NASB), Galatians 3:19 (NASB), Galatians 3:20 (NASB), Galatians 3:21 (NASB), Galatians 3:22 (NASB)

Unmasking the Hypocrite

Grace Confronts Biblically (Gal. 2:11-14) Principles for confrontation: •There are no infallable people. •Face to face is best. •Define the issue. •God's glory is your priority. Grace creates strongholds…

Galatians 2:11 (NASB), Galatians 2:12 (NASB), Galatians 2:13 (NASB), Galatians 2:14 (NASB), Galatians 2:15 (NASB), Galatians 2:16 (NASB)

The Gospel of Freedom (Gal 2:1-10)

1) Freedom is Worth Fighting For (Gal 2:1-4) 2) The Gospel Must be your Priority (Gal 2:5). 3) Preserve the Gospel's Unity (Gal. 2:6-10). The Gospel is united by one: •Message •Commission •Fellowship…

Galatians 2:1 (NASB), Galatians 2:2 (NASB), Galatians 2:3 (NASB), Galatians 2:4 (NASB), Galatians 2:5 (NASB), Galatians 2:6 (NASB), Galatians 2:7 (NASB), Galatians 2:8 (NASB), Galatians 2:9 (NASB), Galatians 2:10 (NASB)

From Terror to Salvation

Everybody has a testimony of a Godless past (Gal. 1:13-14).Every conversion is a miracle (Gal. 1:15-16a).Christ makes the only difference (Gal. 16b-24).

Galatians 1:13 (NASB), Galatians 1:14 (NASB), Galatians 1:15 (NASB), Galatians 1:16 (NASB), Galatians 1:17 (NASB), Galatians 1:18 (NASB), Galatians 1:19 (NASB), Galatians 1:20 (NASB), Galatians 1:21 (NASB), Galatians 1:22 (NASB), Galatians 1:23 (NASB), Galatians 1:24 (NASB)