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7 STEPS FOR KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD

7 STEPS FOR KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD

by David Allen | Feb 7, 2020 | Bible, Devotional, General, Scripture References

Every serious Christian desires to know and do the will of God. Paul says in Ephesians 5: “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” 1. OUR MOTIVES MUST BE PURE – Luke 11:34; Psalm 40:8 Ask the Holy Spirit to give you the single...
7 STEPS FOR KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Court is now in Session! 1 John 5:6-12

by David Allen | Feb 3, 2020 | Bible, Scripture References, Sermons

NOTE: For my complete 1st person narrative sermon on this text, see 1-3 John: Fellowship in the Family (Wheaton: Crossway, 2013), 223-30. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Court is now in session! In 1 John 5:6-12, John summons witnesses to testify to the truth that Jesus is the Son...
7 STEPS FOR KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD

Sermon Notes on Psalm 1 — How to Live a Godly Life – (Part 2)

by David Allen | Jan 29, 2020 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons

In part two we take a look Psalm 1:4-6. Godly Living Insures True Blessing (1-3). Ungodly Living Insures Eternal Destruction (4-6). God Declares the Impermanence of the Ungodly – (4) Verse 4 begins with a terse statement: “Not so the ungodly!” The blessings that...
7 STEPS FOR KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD

Notes on How to Live a Godly Life – 3 Keys in Psalm 1 (Part 1)

by David Allen | Jan 27, 2020 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons

Psalm 1 is the faithful doorkeeper; the vestibule leading into the sanctuary of praise known as the book of Psalms. Psalm 1 is to the entire book of Psalms as middle C is to the piano. It is the text of which the book of Psalms is the sermon. Jerome in the Latin...
7 STEPS FOR KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD

“So You’re About to Call a Pastor!” – 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

by David Allen | Jan 24, 2020 | Bible, General, Scripture References, Sermons

One of the most important things a church ever does is to call a senior pastor. The decision has far-reaching consequences for all involved . . . and for the kingdom of God. Sometimes people view a pastor as a spiritual superhero; like one of the Avengers who steps in...
7 STEPS FOR KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD

Have a Little Joy in 2020!

by David Allen | Jan 6, 2020 | Bible, Devotional, Preaching, Scripture References

NOTE: This is an excerpt from my sermon on 1 John 1:1-4 in 1-3 John: Fellowship in the Family (Crossway). John gives us another purpose for writing in verse 4; “so that our joy may be made complete.” John says when we have fellowship with you, our joy is full. John...
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