Jesse Daniels

The Collection - 1 Cor 16:1-4

What can we determine from 1 Cor 16:1-4? 1. The collection was for the saints, specifically for those in Jerusalem. 2. Paul was giving this instruction to many churches throughout (Rom 15:26) 3. They…

1 Corinthians 16:1 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 16:2 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 16:3 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 16:4 (NASB)

Understanding 1 Corinthians 15

Basic Outline of 1 Cor 15 •v 12-15 - Don't be fooled regarding the resurrection •v 17-19 - Our Hope is futile without the resurrection •v 20-22 - The resurrection was real and has a purpose •v 23-28 -…

1 Corinthians 15:12 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 15:13 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 15:14 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 15:15 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 15:16 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 15:29 (NASB)

Things of First Importance

Christ died, was buried, and rose again for us. When also must we remember the things of first importance? •Evangelism •Teaching our children (Prov 22:6) •When life is hard (Heb 12:3; Lk 22:44) •When…

1 Corinthians 15:3 (NASB)

Coming to Grips with God

Q: The prophet asks, "Why does God allow evil to abound on earth?" A: God answers with "You wouldn't believe it if I told you" Q: Habakkuk asks, "Why use wicked men against God's children?" A: God answers…

Habakkuk 1:2 (NASB), Habakkuk 1:3 (NASB), Habakkuk 1:4 (NASB), Habakkuk 1:5 (NASB), Habakkuk 2:20 (NASB), Habakkuk 3:16 (NASB), Habakkuk 3:19 (NASB)

Church Growth - The Worship Choice

Church growth is us doing our part to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Sometimes, we must use different methods to teach Jesus (1 Cor 9:19-21). We all can be leaders of church growth (Matt 5:16).…

Psalm 30:11 (NASB), Habakkuk 2:20 (NASB), Matthew 5:16 (NASB), John 13:35 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 9:19 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:16 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NASB), Philippians 4:4 (NASB)

Motives For Forgiveness

I. With God, merely saying or doing something isn't everything A. God is concerned with our hearts, motives and intents (Matt 5:28; Acts 5:1-10; Acts 8:22; Heb 4:12) II. Right reasons to forgive A. I…

Matthew 5:23 (NASB), Matthew 5:28 (NASB), Matthew 6:14 (NASB), Matthew 6:15 (NASB), Matthew 11:28 (NASB), Matthew 18:15 (NASB), Matthew 18:35 (NASB), Matthew 19:6 (NASB), Matthew 25:41 (NASB), Luke 17:3 (NASB), John 13:13 (NASB), John 14:15 (NASB), Acts 3:22 (NASB), Acts 5:1 (NASB), Acts 8:22 (NASB), Romans 8:29 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:12 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 5:14 (NASB), Hebrews 4:12 (NASB)

Lessons From David's Tragedies

In the past week, two girls, members of a neighboring congregation, were lost in a fire. We don't expect tragedy, but we must learn how to deal with these things. We can examine King David and his dealings…

Questions For After Instruction

What should we do with knowledge and wisdom shared with us? •Apply it to your life and act on it (James 1:22) •Find opportunities to share it (Col 4:5) •Preserve it in your heart (Col 3:16) •Be content…

Deuteronomy 6:6 (NASB), Deuteronomy 6:7 (NASB), Deuteronomy 6:8 (NASB), Deuteronomy 6:9 (NASB), Luke 15:28 (NASB), Luke 15:29 (NASB), Luke 15:30 (NASB), Luke 15:31 (NASB), Luke 15:32 (NASB), Colossians 2:8 (NASB), Colossians 3:16 (NASB), Colossians 4:5 (NASB), James 1:22 (NASB), 2 Peter 3:18 (NASB)

Do You Know My Jesus?

Do you know His name? •His name demands our obedience (Phil 2:10-11) •His name needs to be studied (Lk 1:1-4) •His name has all authority (Matt 28:18) Do you know His character? •He is gentle and kind…

Proverbs 22:1 (NASB), Isaiah 42:3 (NASB), Matthew 28:18 (NASB), Mark 10:44 (NASB), Luke 1:1 (NASB), Luke 1:2 (NASB), Luke 1:3 (NASB), Luke 1:4 (NASB), Luke 2:49 (NASB), Luke 19:10 (NASB), John 3:2 (NASB), John 7:46 (NASB), Philippians 2:10 (NASB), Philippians 2:11 (NASB), Hebrews 4:15 (NASB), 1 Peter 5:7 (NASB)

Seeing God's Grace

It isn't difficult to see the beauty, power, or magnitude of God's creation, but it can be difficult to see God's grace. What is grace? -Unmerited favor (a limited definition) -It's an attitude, a loving…

Acts 8:39 (NASB), Acts 11:19 (NASB), Acts 11:20 (NASB), Acts 11:21 (NASB), Acts 11:22 (NASB), Acts 11:23 (NASB), Acts 11:24 (NASB), Acts 11:25 (NASB), Acts 11:26 (NASB), Acts 11:27 (NASB), Acts 14:3 (NASB), Acts 20:24 (NASB), Romans 1:28 (NASB), Romans 1:29 (NASB), Romans 1:30 (NASB), Romans 1:31 (NASB), Romans 1:32 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 8:1 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 8:2 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 8:3 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 8:4 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 8:5 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NASB), Ephesians 2:12 (NASB), Titus 2:11 (NASB), Titus 2:12 (NASB), Titus 3:4 (NASB), Titus 3:5 (NASB)

Thanksgiving Catalogue

Think about how much you have for which to be thankful. This note considers the older brother in the Lost Son parable found in Luke 15:25-32. How could the older brother be so extremely ungrateful?…

2 Samuel 12:2 (NASB), 2 Samuel 12:3 (NASB), 2 Samuel 12:4 (NASB), Psalm 103:1 (NASB), Luke 15:25 (NASB), Luke 15:26 (NASB), Luke 15:27 (NASB), Luke 15:28 (NASB), Luke 15:29 (NASB), Luke 15:30 (NASB), Luke 15:31 (NASB), Luke 15:32 (NASB), 1 John 3:1 (NASB)

One Son, Two Requests

Give Me... •Self-focused attitude of foolishness Make Me... •Selfless attitude of understanding The World - Same Requests •Salvation (but what does it mean?) -Is it a process that does something FOR…

Luke 15:11 (NASB), Luke 15:12 (NASB), Luke 15:13 (NASB), Luke 15:14 (NASB), Luke 15:15 (NASB), Luke 15:16 (NASB), Luke 15:17 (NASB), Luke 15:18 (NASB), Luke 15:19 (NASB), Luke 15:20 (NASB), Luke 15:21 (NASB), Luke 15:22 (NASB), Luke 15:23 (NASB), Luke 15:24 (NASB), Luke 15:25 (NASB), Luke 15:26 (NASB), Luke 15:27 (NASB), Luke 15:28 (NASB), Luke 15:29 (NASB), Luke 15:30 (NASB), Luke 15:31 (NASB), Luke 15:32 (NASB)

When Forgiveness Is Not Sought

I. "Forgive Anyway": An idea born of man A. Carried over from man's general wish 1. Don't we wish sometimes that God will forgive anyway? 2. God makes clear that this wish is not reality (1 Cor 6:9-10;…

Matthew 5:23 (NASB), Matthew 5:24 (NASB), Matthew 5:44 (NASB), Matthew 5:45 (NASB), Matthew 18:15 (NASB), Matthew 18:16 (NASB), Matthew 18:17 (NASB), Matthew 20:26 (NASB), Matthew 20:27 (NASB), Matthew 20:28 (NASB), Luke 17:3 (NASB), Luke 17:4 (NASB), Luke 17:5 (NASB), Romans 14:12 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 6:9 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 6:10 (NASB), 1 Peter 5:7 (NASB)

Between Christ's Death and Resurrection

I. We know the Apostles were friends to Jesus A. Jn 12:4-6; Matt 26:34-35; Jn 18:10; Matt 26:21-22 II. The Apostles had put their hope in Jesus A. Jn 6:67-69; Matt 16:16; Jn 1:40-41; Jn 1:49 III. Their…

Matthew 8:23 (NASB), Matthew 14:15 (NASB), Matthew 16:5 (NASB), Matthew 16:11 (NASB), Matthew 16:16 (NASB), Matthew 16:21 (NASB), Matthew 17:1 (NASB), Matthew 21:18 (NASB), Matthew 26:21 (NASB), Matthew 26:34 (NASB), Matthew 26:56 (NASB), Matthew 27:5 (NASB), Mark 1:21 (NASB), Mark 1:29 (NASB), Mark 9:30 (NASB), Mark 16:1 (NASB), Mark 16:10 (NASB), Luke 7:11 (NASB), Luke 8:49 (NASB), Luke 18:31 (NASB), Luke 22:60 (NASB), John 1:40 (NASB), John 1:49 (NASB), John 6:67 (NASB), John 6:68 (NASB), John 11:1 (NASB), John 12:4 (NASB), John 12:34 (NASB), John 18:10 (NASB), John 20:19 (NASB), Romans 6:4 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 15:3 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 15:16 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 15:20 (NASB), Hebrews 10:26 (NASB)

Man's Forgiveness of Others

I. Love and forgiveness are not the same thing A. Love is given unconditionally but there are conditions for forgiveness B. We are to love like Christ does (Jn 13:34-35; Mat 5:43-44; Mk 12:31) C. The…

Matthew 5:23 (NASB), Matthew 5:43 (NASB), Matthew 18:15 (NASB), Mark 12:31 (NASB), Luke 5:20 (NASB), Luke 7:48 (NASB), Luke 17:3 (NASB), Luke 23:34 (NASB), John 8:5 (NASB), John 13:34 (NASB), Acts 7:59 (NASB), Ephesians 4:32 (NASB), Colossians 3:13 (NASB)

Woman's Role in the Church Part 2

I. The context of these verses A. Ch 1 1. Exhortation to teach true doctrine, to fight the good fight, and beware of false teachers B. Ch 2 1. Instruction on prayer and the conduct of women C. Ch 3 1.…

Matthew 22:34 (NASB), Mark 1:25 (NASB), Mark 4:39 (NASB), Luke 4:35 (NASB), Luke 9:36 (NASB), Luke 20:26 (NASB), Acts 12:17 (NASB), Acts 15:12 (NASB), Acts 21:40 (NASB), Acts 22:2 (NASB), Romans 16:25 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 9:9 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:28 (NASB), 2 Thessalonians 3:12 (NASB), 1 Timothy 2:11 (NASB), 1 Timothy 2:12 (NASB), 1 Timothy 2:13 (NASB), 1 Timothy 2:14 (NASB), 1 Timothy 2:15 (NASB), 1 Timothy 3:1 (NASB), 1 Timothy 3:14 (NASB), 1 Timothy 5:18 (NASB), 1 Peter 2:15 (NASB), 1 Peter 3:4 (NASB), Revelation 8:1 (NASB)

Conditions of God's Forgiveness

I. It's plain in the scriptures that God loves everyone A. Rom 5:7; Ezek 18:23; John 3:16 B. God's love is unconditional 1. Love and forgiveness are different a. Unconditional love does not mean unconditional…

Isaiah 55:3 (NASB), Ezekiel 18:23 (NASB), Matthew 10:32 (NASB), Luke 13:3 (NASB), John 3:16 (NASB), John 8:24 (NASB), John 14:15 (NASB), John 20:31 (NASB), Romans 5:7 (NASB), Romans 10:9 (NASB), 2 Timothy 1:1 (NASB), Hebrews 11:6 (NASB), James 2:17 (NASB), 1 John 2:4 (NASB), 1 John 2:25 (NASB)

A Woman's Role in the Church (1 Cor 14:34-35)

I. The context of these verses A. The context is about correcting behavior 1. This isn't just important rules Paul thought were important enough to write down 2. Paul is addressing people in a chaotic…

Numbers 27:1 (NASB), Numbers 27:2 (NASB), Numbers 27:3 (NASB), Numbers 27:4 (NASB), Numbers 27:5 (NASB), Numbers 27:6 (NASB), Numbers 27:7 (NASB), Judges 4:4 (NASB), Judges 4:5 (NASB), Nehemiah 8:6 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:29 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:30 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:31 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:32 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:33 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:34 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:35 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:36 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:37 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:38 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:39 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 14:40 (NASB)

The Leadership Choice

I. Staff to member ratio A. In the past, most congregations had hundreds of members and one paid preacher B. Now, a congregation considers a second full time preacher when attendance hits about 200 II.…

Proverbs 15:22 (NASB), Proverbs 20:18 (NASB), Matthew 5:16 (NASB), Romans 8:31 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 4:16 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 5:3 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NASB), Philippians 1:6 (NASB), Philippians 2:13 (NASB)

Forgiveness Pt. 2

I. Forgiveness is not... A. Forgetting what happened or pretending like it never happened 1. Taken from two passages (Eph 4:32; Heb 10:16-18) 2. Wages won't be demanded from us, but the sin is not forgotten…

2 Samuel 12:13 (NASB), 1 Kings 15:5 (NASB), Matthew 18:23 (NASB), Matthew 26:51 (NASB), Luke 15:1 (NASB), Romans 6:6 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB), Galatians 3:22 (NASB), Ephesians 1:7 (NASB), Ephesians 4:32 (NASB), 2 Timothy 1:8 (NASB), Hebrews 10:16 (NASB), Hebrews 10:26 (NASB), James 4:6 (NASB), 1 Peter 1:18 (NASB)

1 Cor 13 - The Superiority of Love

I. Without love, the gifts are meaningless (ch 13:1-3) A. If you pull the foundation of love out, everything crumbles II. 13:8-13 - Love never ends but miraculous gifts will cease A. In these verses…

Luke 5:39 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:31 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:1 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:2 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:3 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:6 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:8 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:9 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:10 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NASB), 1 Peter 4:8 (NASB)

Why Forgive?

I. Forgiveness accomplishes a purpose A. God has a specific purpose behind forgiveness (Col 1:13-14; Eph 1:7-9) 1. Redemption is the purpose behind God's forgiveness toward us B. Forgiveness has a purpose…

Matthew 5:16 (NASB), Matthew 18:23 (NASB), Mark 11:25 (NASB), Luke 5:17 (NASB), Luke 5:18 (NASB), Luke 5:19 (NASB), Luke 5:24 (NASB), Luke 5:25 (NASB), Luke 7:37 (NASB), Luke 7:44 (NASB), John 13:13 (NASB), John 13:14 (NASB), John 13:34 (NASB), Romans 6:6 (NASB), Romans 6:11 (NASB), Romans 6:12 (NASB), Romans 6:13 (NASB), Romans 6:23 (NASB), Ephesians 1:7 (NASB), Ephesians 1:8 (NASB), Ephesians 1:9 (NASB), Ephesians 2:10 (NASB), Ephesians 4:32 (NASB), Colossians 1:13 (NASB), Colossians 1:14 (NASB), 1 Peter 2:21 (NASB), 1 Peter 2:24 (NASB), 1 John 1:5 (NASB)

1 Corinthians 12

I. The Text A. 12:1-3 - Addresses a problem that's hard for us to imagine 1. Some claimed to speak from God that Jesus is accursed 2. Paul lays out the general principles B. 12:4-7 - Paul gives them the…

1 Corinthians 12:1 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:2 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:3 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:4 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:5 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:6 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:8 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:9 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:10 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:11 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:12 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:13 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:14 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:15 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:16 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:17 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:18 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:19 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:20 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:21 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:22 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:23 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:24 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:25 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:26 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:27 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:28 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:29 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:30 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 12:31 (NASB)

Why the Passover?

I. The Passover was God's battle against His enemies A. God vs Pharaoh 1. Passover was the beginning of the end B. God wiping out the enemy by His might (Ex 14:13-14) II. This deliverance was the greatest…

Exodus 14:13 (NASB), Exodus 15:1 (NASB), Exodus 15:4 (NASB), Exodus 15:13 (NASB), Exodus 15:14 (NASB), Exodus 15:17 (NASB), Deuteronomy 26:6 (NASB), Joshua 24:6 (NASB), Judges 5:1 (NASB), Judges 6:13 (NASB), 1 Samuel 12:6 (NASB), 1 Kings 8:51 (NASB), Psalm 144:1 (NASB), Isaiah 51:9 (NASB), Isaiah 52:8 (NASB), Luke 1:51 (NASB), Luke 1:69 (NASB), Luke 2:29 (NASB), Luke 3:1 (NASB), Luke 4:18 (NASB), Luke 9:31 (NASB), Romans 6:6 (NASB), Ephesians 4:8 (NASB), Colossians 1:13 (NASB), Colossians 2:11 (NASB)

Assurance Through Grace

I. There are many Christians living in constant fear about their salvation A. When first converted, we have assurance of our salvation B. Assurance begins to fade as life goes on II. A child of God is…

Romans 5:20 (NASB), Romans 6:2 (NASB), Romans 7:15 (NASB), Romans 7:16 (NASB), Romans 7:17 (NASB), Romans 7:19 (NASB), Romans 7:20 (NASB), Romans 8:1 (NASB), Romans 15:13 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB), Hebrews 10:19 (NASB), Hebrews 10:23 (NASB), Hebrews 10:26 (NASB), James 4:17 (NASB), 1 Peter 1:3 (NASB), 1 John 1:7 (NASB), 1 John 3:19 (NASB)