Stuart McAlpine

VISION AND VOW

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:41:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Vision and Vow in obedience to Genesis 28

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:16:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine shares that the faithfulness of God is true and has been proven many times. In the Holy Scriptures, it is seen that God is faithful and His Word is true. Hebrews 6:18 says God cannot lie, nor can He break an unconditional promise that He says He will fulfill. Every covenant He made is kept.

THE BIRTH OF JACOB

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:57:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on the birth of Jacob the son of Isaac in obedience to Genesis 25:20-26. Jacob being the younger twin of Esau and whose name was later changed by God.

RIDING THE CAMELS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:37:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Riding the Camels and helps us reflect on Genesis 24:22 (ESV)

ISAAC AND ABIMELECH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 18:04:00 +0000

Abimelech was asking Isaac to make an oath in covenant terms with him. Abimelech could see the power of the LORD and wanted to ensure that Isaac will do no harm towards him. Abimelech reminds Isaac that they (Philistines) have not harmed Isaac in any way and has done good towards him. And, sent Isaac away in peace.

FATHERHOOD GENESIS 27

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 17:13:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Fatherhood based on Genesis 27 and the story of Isaac, Rebecca, Esau, and Jacob.

HAGGAI

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:01:00 +0000

The book of Haggai records the Lord's commandment to the Jews to renew their efforts in rebuilding the temple. The Jews obeyed the word of the Lord through Haggai and succeeded in completing the temple. Haggai 1-2 (ESV)

HAGGAI PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:42:00 +0000

In this part, Pastor Stewart McAlpine continues to elaborate on the book of Haggai how God sought to warn the people to heed His words. Not only did God warn them, but He also offered promises through His servant Haggai to motivate them to follow Him.

CREATIONAL PRINCIPLES FOR SEXUALITY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:07:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Creational Principles for Sexuality and helps us reflect from the creation account in Genesis 1.

GOD'S CUSTOM POSTS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 02:55:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart spoke from his personal readings in Genesis and examined Jacob’s experiences at what He called ‘GOD’S CUSTOM POSTS’.

A LIVING HOPE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 02:26:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine shares that after Jesus’ death the disciples had no joy because they had absolutely no hope thus encouraging the congregation to have confidence in the doctrine of salvation.

JOHN PERKINS - FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE LAND OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 05:51:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Following Jesus to the Land of the Shadow of Death and helps us reflect on Psalm 23 (ESV)

"GOOD GRIEF" PART. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 08:17:00 +0000

A theology of lament begins with a foundational understanding of the suffering of the Godhead before it is about my suffering; of the grief of the Godhead before it is about my sorrow; of the righteous judgment of God, before it is about my anger.

"GOOD GRIEF"

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 08:23:00 +0000

Why bring a message entitled ‘GOOD GRIEF’ on Pentecost Sunday? Listen to Pastor Stuart McAlpine as he presents a sermon on Good Grief precisely because the Holy Spirit is a Person and not just an atmosphere or a presence, as a Person, He can be grieved (as well as resisted or insulted).

BECAUSE JESUS WAS RAISED

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 May 2019 07:27:00 +0000

Are you prepared to be encouraged, provoked to worship and generally open to be more grateful for what has been achieved for you, forever, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, by which we have been born anew into a living hope? Because Jesus rose from the dead, we are assured that each of us, that are in Him, will also be raised from the dead.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS INTRODUCTION PART 4

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 10:02:00 +0000

A spiritual gift is an extraordinary power given by the Holy Spirit. Listen to Pastor Stuart McAlpine as he shares on these supernatural graces which individual Christians need to fulfill the mission of the Church.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS IN COMMUNITY LIFE - PART 4

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:08:00 +0000

This is a re-recorded session as the original was not fully recorded.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS INTRODUCTION PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 10:04:00 +0000

Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy... 1 Corinthians 14:1-40 ESV

SPIRITUAL GIFTS IN COMMUNITY LIFE - PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:15:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine helps us discover important points that inform us about the purpose of the Spiritual gifts to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good in obedience to
1 Corinthians 12:7 (ESV)

SPIRITUAL GIFTS IN COMMUNITY LIFE - PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 11:18:00 +0000

In this Part 2 of the Spiritual Gifts in Community Life, Pastor Stuart McAlpine explores on how people are guilty of quenching the Spirit when instead of fanning the flames of their spiritual life more and more as they should, they make God’s gifts void through neglect.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS INTRODUCTION PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 10:10:00 +0000

In this Part 2 of the Spiritual Gifts, Pastor Stewart McAlpine encourages the congregation to Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit in obedience to
1 Corinthians 14 (ESV)

SPIRITUAL GIFTS INTRODUCTION PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 10:13:00 +0000

In this Part 1 of the Spiritual Gifts, Pastor Stewart introduces the Gifts and encourages the congregation to pursue them for God's glory.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS IN COMMUNITY LIFE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 07:06:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine helps us to examine the manifestation and function of spiritual gifts in the public and corporate life of a community.

FOLLOWING MARY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 07:15:00 +0000

On the first Sunday of Advent, I suggested that you could do yourself a favor by following her for the next four weeks and meditating on her journey – her responses and words and actions.

EVERY THANKS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 07:18:00 +0000

“Give thanks to the Lord our God and King, for His love endures forever.” Did you notice the word EVER? That is about EVERY moment. Let’s put the EVERY back in our thanksgiving.

LITTLE BY LITTLE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 09:50:00 +0000

A look at the repeated biblical theme: “little by little”. It’s about the commitment to obey as best as one is able, regardless of capacity and ability. at the end of the day, it isn’t about our ability to get but His ability to give.

THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 09:54:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine helps us to understand that there is a valley of the shadow of death that has to be walked through to sometimes get to that light, but the promise of His presence in that valley is as sure as His presence the other side of heaven’s door.

MINISTRY TO THE CITY AND NATIONS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 10:01:00 +0000

Join in a celebration service of all the Lord has done through Stuart and Celia McAlpine in their commission to shepherd around our city and the nations of the world!

RESTING TIME, PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:24:00 +0000

Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. And He said, My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest. I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the LORD sustains me.
Exodus 20:8-11 (ESV)

RESTING TIME, PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 11:53:00 +0000

“My presence shall go with you, and I will give you Rest. I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the LORD sustains me.'' - Exodus 33:14 (ESV)

REDEEMING TIME

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 10:33:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine helps us to understand that Time is a creational measurement but it does not often feel like a gift, more like a demanding bill that we have to pay. More often than not it is an enemy not a friend.

HOSPITALITY: THE CROSS AND THE PINEAPPLE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 12:26:00 +0000

Sunday morning service, Pastor Stuart McAlpine helps gives insights on how Hospitality was the DNA of the fellowship in the early Church.

MEMORIAL DAY: TO THE UNKNOWN SOLDIERS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 May 2018 12:29:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine shares that the Book of Hebrews has a well-known Memorial passage. Chapter 11 is an illustrious roll of honor for deceased heroes of the fight of faith, including many of the great patriarchs and leaders – all among the soldiery in the Faith Hall of Fame.

HOPE: AN ANCHOR OF THE SOUL

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:43:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine helps us to understand that we have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.

ABRAHAM: OUR FATHER OF HOPE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 12:47:00 +0000

The bible presents the challenges and choices of Abraham when it came to trusting the promises of God, believing in hope, hoping against hope and being persuaded that God had power to do what was promised, remains the curriculum for our own walk of hope.

HOPE. FULLY.

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 12:52:00 +0000

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 (ESV)

UNCIRCUMCISED EAR

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:55:00 +0000

God's Word offended them and caused them to stumble. It did not please them at all. They were not eager to use it as a guide for life. Jeremiah 6:10 (ESV)

EFFECTIVE ASKING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 11:09:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine shares how this message will give you a broad but condensed multi-point presentation of some things that will make for ineffective asking and some that will make for effective asking.

CONTENT IN A CULTURE OF DISCONTENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 11:15:00 +0000

The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble. Proverbs 19:23 (ESV)

CULTURE OF CONTEMPT, PT. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 08:54:00 +0000

In this Part 2 of “The Culture of Contempt” We looked at a biblical incident, the occasion of Michal’s contempt for David when the ark was recovered and returned to Jerusalem.

LIVING COUNTERINTUITIVELY (KYLE BOWMAN)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 11:56:00 +0000

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer. Philipians 4:1 (ESV)

CULTURE OF CONTEMPT, PT. 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:13:00 +0000

A fool rejects his father's discipline,But he who regards reproof is sensible. Proverbs 15:5 (ESV)

TOUCHED BY HIS WOUNDED HANDS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 09:06:00 +0000

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. Romans 5:8 ESV

THE INTOLERANCE OF TOLERANCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 09:09:00 +0000

As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only ...

INTRODUCTION: THE MIND OF CHRIST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 09:13:00 +0000

For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
1 Corinthians 2:16 (ESV)

LUKE 14 PARABLES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 09:18:00 +0000

“To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that 'seeing they may not see, and hearing ... " Luke 14 (ESV)

THE UNTAMABLE POWER OF THE SEED

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 May 2017 09:24:00 +0000

Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit ... Genesis 1:29 (ESV)

ASKING AND SONSHIP

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 07 May 2017 09:30:00 +0000

He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, Ephesians 1:5 (ESV)

30TH ANNIVERSARY - ONE THING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 09:39:00 +0000

“One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.” Psalm 27:4 (ESV)

BECAUSE HE IS RISEN, I...

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 09:43:00 +0000

"He is not here; he has risen!" Luke 24:6-7 (ESV)

THE SUBSTANCE OF OUR HOPE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 09:50:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine helps us to understand that Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see.

CONFORMED OR TRANSFORMED

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 09:55:00 +0000

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, ... Romans 12:2 (ESV)

(2017) ANSWERED ASKING PT. 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 09:57:00 +0000

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” John 14:13-14 (ESV).

(2017) UNANSWERED ASKING PT. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 12:05:00 +0000

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” John 14:13-14.

APOSTOLIC WOMEN

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 12:10:00 +0000

"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."Proverbs 31:30 (ESV)

MISSIONS AND THE ANTIOCH GROUP

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 12:14:00 +0000

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and ... Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV)

APOSTOLIC AFFECTIONS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 12:19:00 +0000

For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:8 (ESV)

GREAT GRACE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 12:37:00 +0000

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” ...
2 Corinthians 12:9. (ESV)

ASKING AND ACTING IN JESUS' NAME

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:41:00 +0000

And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. John 14:13-14 (ESV)

A RIGHTEOUS USE OF THE TONGUE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:49:00 +0000

With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness.

BLESSING THE FATHER'S HEART

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:55:00 +0000

"There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place." Deuteronomy 1:31 (ESV)

"He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers." Malachi 4:6 (ESV)

TOWARDS A THEOLOGY OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS (2)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 May 2016 11:18:00 +0000

In this Part 2, Pastor Stewart continues to share about Paul's teachings towards the theology of the Spiritual Gifts and how these gifts enable Christ's followers to serve and edify others, thereby creating greater unity in the Church.

TOWARDS A THEOLOGY OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS (1)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 May 2016 11:23:00 +0000

In this Part 1, Pastor Stewart McAlpine shares how Paul taught that there are spiritual gifts that can be granted to faithful members of the Church. These gifts enable Christ's followers to serve and edify others, thereby creating greater unity in the Church. 1 Corinthians 12–14 (ESV)

“HONDA: THE APOSTLES’ CAR OF CHOICE.”

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 11:30:00 +0000

Pastor Stewart McAlpine presents a sermon on how Jesus chose the Twelve Apostles - "One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night. At daybreak he called."

WHAT DID HE SAY?

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 11:34:00 +0000

“Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
Matthew 16:15-16 (ESV)

DO NOT QUENCH THE SPIRIT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:36:00 +0000

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)

GENERATIONAL HEALING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 11:39:00 +0000

Pastor Stewart McAlpine presents a sermon on Generational Healing and helps us reflect on the fact that God wants us to be healed in the areas of our souls and bodies, as well as to be new creatures in the spirit. Through Christ, we are a new creation and free from our past.

HELPER IN ANOTHER'S JOY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:01:00 +0000

"Carry each other’s burdens and so you will fulfill the law of Christ." GALATIANS 6:2 (ESV)

JOY - A COMMUNITY BUSINESS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 11:57:00 +0000

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”

JOY IN THE INCARNATION NARRATIVE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 12:05:00 +0000

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”

INTERPRETATION A-F

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 12:11:00 +0000

''And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.''

ASKING WITH FASTING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:23:00 +0000

I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions

PHILEMON: PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 12:16:00 +0000

In this Part 1, Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Philemon no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother in the Lord and helps us learn from his servanthood.

PHILEMON: INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 09:41:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine introduces the book of Philemon, a personal letter from the apostle Paul to Philemon expressing him both as a man and as a brother in the Lord.

SABBATH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 01:52:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Sabbath how Jesus taught that God gave the Sabbath as a gift to the people he had created. “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.

(2015) UNANSWERED PRAYERS, PT. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 02:22:00 +0000

When you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood. Proverbs 21:2 (ESV)

HOSPITALITY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 01:53:00 +0000

For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. Titus 1:7-9 (ESV)

(2015) UNANSWERED PRAYERS, PT. 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 May 2015 03:08:00 +0000

When you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood. Proverbs 21:2 (ESV)

ANSWERED PRAYERS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 May 2015 11:40:00 +0000

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
1 John 5:14-15 (ESV)

COMMUNION AND RECONCILIATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 May 2015 11:43:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Communion and Reconcialiation and helps us reflect on the relationship between God and man or man and man.

ASKING IN JESUS' NAME

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 12:18:00 +0000

In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have ... John 16:23-24 ESV

ASKING & JESUS: JOHN 11

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 12:32:00 +0000

When he heard this, Jesus said, "This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it." Jesus loved ... John 11:4–5 (ESV)

CONTINUING TO PRAY IN THE SPIRIT (PART 2)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 01:09:00 +0000

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too ...

HOW THE SPIRIT GUIDES US TO PRAY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 01:11:00 +0000

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too ...

HOLY SPIRIT & PRAYER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 01:14:00 +0000

The Holy Spirit, And Prayer ... Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!

CONCLUSION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 11:36:00 +0000

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into ...

ADVENT: NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 11:37:00 +0000

And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

ADVENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:40:00 +0000

And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Luke 1:30 (ESV)

ADVENT: THANKSGIVING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:42:00 +0000

And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Luke 1:30 (ESV)

GOD'S MERCY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 11:44:00 +0000

For the Lord your God is a merciful God. He will not leave you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers that he swore to them. Psalm 145:9 ESV ...

THE APPEAL & THE ASSURANCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 11:48:00 +0000

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

FALSE TEACHERS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 11:51:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on False Teachers and how God speaks harshly against false prophets, occult practices, and other means of sorcery.

JUDE INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 11:54:00 +0000

It is the 26th book of the New Testament canon. The letter appeals to Christians to “contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints” (1:3) and to be on their guard against people “who pervert the grace of our God into licentiousness and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ” (1:4).

THE PERSPECTIVE FROM THE THRONE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 12:16:00 +0000

And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift ... Acts 2:38-41 (ESV)

TO THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 12:54:00 +0000

It was time for revival in the church. Jesus warns His church of impending judgment if they did not repent: “I will come to you and remove your ... Revelation 2 (ESV)

SEVEN CHURCH INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:55:00 +0000

On the Greek island of Patmos, Jesus Christ instructs John of Patmos to: "Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamum, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea." Revelation 1:11 (ESV)

A SILENT COMPROMISE (JOE DALLAS)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:10:00 +0000

Woe be to the church who is silent and compromises God's standard. They may find themselves in the same spiritual condition as Samson: "He knew not that the Spirit of the Lord had departed from him" (cf. Judges 16:20).

HOMOSEXUALITY, PT. 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 10:57:00 +0000

If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them. Leviticus 20:13 (ESV)

HOMOSEXUALITY, PT. 2 (BOB REGAN & KYLE BOWMAN)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 12:29:00 +0000

And the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error. Romans 1:27 (ESV)

HOMOSEXUALITY, PT. 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 11:34:00 +0000

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, 1 Corinthians 6:9 (ESV)

MARRIED SEXUALITY, PT. 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 12:58:00 +0000

Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. Hebrews 13:4 (ESV)

SPIRITUAL BELIEFS & SEXUAL PRACTICE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 09:08:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Spiritual Beliefs and Sexual Practice and helps us reflect more on the biblical principles and beliefs governing sex.

SEXUALITY AND CULTURE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:22:00 +0000

Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.

NEW YEAR

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 09:23:00 +0000

But there is yet another “new year” that is in fact more biblical than the other two! On the first day of Aviv (or Nisan), God said to Moses: “This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you” Exodus 12:2(ESV).

PSALM 119

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 09:29:00 +0000

A heartfelt prayer from the Psalmist that can be used as a tool to transform your affections to love God's Word more, appreciate His goodness, mercies, severity, faithfulness, righteousness, and character of God, and in so doing stands in awe of the Word of God.

THANKSGIVING IN THE PSALMS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 09:32:00 +0000

Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the LORD is the great God, and the great King above all gods. In His hand are the deep places of the earth' the heights of the hills are His also. Psalm 95:2-6 (ESV)

PSALMS & CONFESSION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:34:00 +0000

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

PSALM 73

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 09:37:00 +0000

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.

PSALM 42-43

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 09:40:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on the Psalm and explores on how God called Israel out of Egypt, redeeming them by the blood of the Passover lamb.

PSALM 123: SONGS OF ASCENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:50:00 +0000

I lift up my eyes to you, to you whose throne is in heaven. As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he shows us his mercy.

THE UNNAMED

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 09:55:00 +0000

'What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live ...

RUTH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:02:00 +0000

The Book of Ruth relates that Ruth and Orpah, two women of Moab, had married two sons of Elimelech and Naomi, Judeans who had settled in Moab to escape a famine in Judah. The husbands of all three women die; Naomi plans to return to her native Bethlehem and urges her daughters-in-law to return to their families.

PSALM 120: SONGS OF ASCENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:33:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Songs of Ascent and helps us reflect on Psalm 120 reminding us that God helps us in our distress.

PSALM 51. PT. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:49:00 +0000

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

PSALMS 51, PT. 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:53:00 +0000

In this Part 1, Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a renowned expression of repentance from David, the greatest of Israel's kings, fell into serious sin and recognized his need to plead with God for forgiveness. This confession was inspired by David's sins of adultery, deception, and even murder in his relationship with Bathsheba.

PSALM 27: CONFIDENCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:55:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Psalm 27 and describes how David desires God's blessings of His presence, trusting in His faithfulness.

PSALMS: RESURRECTION SUNDAY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 11:32:00 +0000

"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die..."

RESURRECTION SUNDAY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:37:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Resurrection Sunday and helps us reflect on Luke 24:1-9 (ESV)

PSALMS: PALM SUNDAY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:12:00 +0000

"Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may ..

PSALM 2, PT. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:14:00 +0000

Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

PSALM 2, PT. 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:17:00 +0000

PSALM 1 - INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:19:00 +0000

In essence, God says there are two ways of life open to us: one means blessedness, happiness, and fruitfulness, but the other means cursedness, ... Psalm 1 (ESV)

CHRISTMAS WISE MEN

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:24:00 +0000

The Bible never says how many magi there were. There were at least two, but there is no indication other than that. The idea of three wise men probably comes ...

INTRODUCTION, PT. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 11:27:00 +0000

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God ...

INTRODUCTION, PT. 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:35:00 +0000

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God ...

WISDOM PT. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:40:00 +0000

"Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." Proverbs 4:6-7 (ESV)

WISDOM PT. 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:36:00 +0000

INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 10:39:00 +0000

The Bible says in Proverbs 4:6-7, "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." All of us can use a guardian angel to watch over us.

A FATHER'S ENCOURAGEMENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:48:00 +0000

"As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him."
Psalm 103:13 (ESV)

ABRAHAM PT. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:57:00 +0000

Abraham’s life story shows God’s faithfulness even when Abraham was doubtful or sinned. Know the Word of God. Be equipped in your faith.

MOTHER'S DAY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:02:00 +0000

“Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father.” Leviticus 19:3 (ESV)

25TH ANNIVERSARY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:07:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine emphasizes the importance of commitment and loyalty, which are two important factors in a happy marriage. "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." Romans 12:10 (ESV).

ABRAHAM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:15:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Abraham and helps us reflect on how he left Ur, in Mesopotamia, because God called him to found a new nation in an undesignated land that he later learned was Canaan.

SONS AND SLAVES PT. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as ... Ephesians 6:5-11 (ESV)

GENERATIONAL HEALING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:35:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Generational Healing and helps us reflect on renouncing anything contrary to the Lord's Will

SONS AND SLAVES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:45:00 +0000

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as ...

BLESSING THE FATHER, PT. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:38:00 +0000

"The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him."
Proverbs 23:24 (ESV)

BLESSING THE FATHER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:43:00 +0000

"The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him." Proverbs 23:24 (ESV)

PRODIGAL SON 4

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:47:00 +0000

The Parable of the Prodigal Son (also known as the parable of the Two Brothers, Lost Son, Loving Father, or of the Forgiving Father) is one of the parables of Jesus in the Bible, appearing in Luke 15:11–32. Jesus shares the parable with his disciples, the Pharisees and others. In the story, a father has two sons.

PRODIGAL SON 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:51:00 +0000

Jesus shares the parable with his disciples, the Pharisees and others. In the story, a father has two sons. Luke 15:11–32 (ESV)

PRODIGAL SON 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:11:00 +0000

PRODIGAL SON 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:13:00 +0000

FINDING FATHER: INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:42:00 +0000

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 (ESV)

CONSECRATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:44:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Consecration and helps us reflect more on the separation of oneself from things that are unclean, especially anything that would contaminate.

ASK PRAYER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:50:00 +0000

The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

ECCLESIOLOGY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:12:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Ecclesiology and helps us reflect on the study of the Church, the origins of Christianity, its relationship to Jesus, its role in salvation, its polity, its discipline, its eschatology, and its leadership.

CHRIST'S COMING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 May 2011 12:16:00 +0000

"For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man." Matthew 24:27 (ESV)

IN DEATH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 May 2011 12:18:00 +0000

"For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive." "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 (ESV)

PATIENCE PT. 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:27:00 +0000

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”

PATIENCE PT. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0000

“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”

PATIENCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:32:00 +0000

STRENGTH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 09:35:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Strength and helps us reflect more on Psalm 28:7 (ESV)

ANCHOR

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 09:39:00 +0000

“Hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast…” Hebrews 6:19 (ESV)

ABRAHAM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:49:00 +0000

Abraham left Ur, in Mesopotamia, because God called him to found a new nation in an undesignated land that he later learned was Canaan. He obeyed unquestioningly the commands of God, from whom he received repeated promises and a covenant that his “seed” would inherit the land.

ADVENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:39:00 +0000

Then a shoot will grow from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. His delight will be in the fear of the Lord. Isaiah 11:1-8 (ESV)

LOVE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:44:00 +0000

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Song of Solomon 8:7: Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (ESV)

WORD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 07:53:00 +0000

“A person's words can be life-giving water; words of true wisdom are as refreshing as a bubbling brook.” Proverbs 18:4 (ESV)

INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:04:00 +0000

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. Genesis 1:1-5 (ESV)

TOLERANCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:24:00 +0000

For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable ... Titus 1:7-9 (ESV)

INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:27:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Introduction and helps reflect more on the story of creation found in Genesis 1 (ESV)

HEAVEN

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:35:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Heaven and helps us reflect along with the creation of the earth as primarily God's dwelling place in the biblical tradition: a parallel realm where everything operates according to God's will.

CONCLUSION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 May 2010 09:37:00 +0000

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.'' John 3:16 (ESV)

MOTHER'S HOSPITALITY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 May 2010 09:30:00 +0000

And having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, ... 1 Timothy 5:10 (ESV)

IN JESUS' NAME

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:44:00 +0000

Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it. John 14:14 ESV

LAZARUS PT. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:57:00 +0000

The miraculous story of Lazarus being brought back to life by Jesus is known from the Gospel According to John (11:1–45).

FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:11:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on the parable of the friend at midnight (or of the Importunate Neighbour) in obedience to Luke 11:5–8 (ESV). A friend eventually agrees to help his neighbor due to his persistent demands rather than because they are friends, despite the late hour and the inconvenience of it.

ASKING & ADVENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:13:00 +0000

Jesus said, “Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete” John 16:24 (ESV).

ASKING & CONTENTMENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:25:00 +0000

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 1 Timothy 6:6-12 (ESV)

ASKING 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:30:00 +0000

“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him. 1 John 5:14-15 (ESV)

ASKING 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:32:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Asking and helps us reflect on the fact that God hears us in whatever we ask and He is faithful and He will honor His Word.

ASKING 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:34:00 +0000

GENERATIONAL HEALING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:42:00 +0000

I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. Isaiah 54:17 ESV ...

JOY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:47:00 +0000

"The joy of the Lord is your strength" Neh. 8:10 (ESV). Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Joy sharing insights on how God gives us joy and peace. That real joy comes from God and is ours forever.

INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:52:00 +0000

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God ...

THE ASCENSION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 May 2009 08:55:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine shares on the three references according to ascension in Jesus' own words in the Gospel of John: "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man" John 3:13 (ESV); "What if you (the disciples) were to see the Son of Man ascending where he was before?"

PHILADELPHIA PT.2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:58:00 +0000

“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: 'The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who ... Revelation 3:7 (ESV)

PHILADELPHIA

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:05:00 +0000

“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: 'The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, ... Revelation 3:7-13 (ESV)

SARDIS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:12:00 +0000

“And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: 'The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “'I know your works. Revelation 3:1 (ESV)

PERGAMUM PT. 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:16:00 +0000

“To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it.’ Revelation 2:17 (ESV)

PERGAMUM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:19:00 +0000

“And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. Revelation 2:12 (ESV)

REVELATION: SMYRNA

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:31:00 +0000

Smyrna was a large, important city on the western coast of Asia Minor, famed for its schools of medicine and science. Pastor Stewart McAlpine shares the words of Jesus to the church in Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11 (ESV) offering insight into the life of a first-century congregation, and many applications for today’s believers.

REVELATION: EPHESUS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:38:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on the church at Ephesus which had aligned itself with the powers of darkness and embraced the vile nature of corrupt politics.

REVELATION: HEARING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:42:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine gives insight on the Hearing aspect of Revelation as it was written “If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his decrees ...'' and helps us take heed on God's commandments.

REVELATION: INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:44:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on the Introduction of the book of Revelation and helps us reflect on the full identity of Christ Jesus giving warning and hope to believers.

GET WISDOM!

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:49:00 +0000

"Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." Proverbs 4:6-7 (ESV)

WISE ON SEX

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:53:00 +0000

"Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous." Within a marriage, partners are meant to be faithful to God and each other. "The sexually immoral person sins against his own body." Hebrews 13:4 (ESV)

INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:56:00 +0000

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God ...

MOTHER'S DAY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 May 2008 12:46:00 +0000

As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.

Isaiah 66:13

MOTHER'S DAY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:01:00 +0000

The Bible consistently asks followers to honor and love their mothers. “Honor your father and your mother,” Exodus 20:12 (ESV)

DIVORCE PT. 3,

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 04 May 2008 11:57:00 +0000

But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Matthew 5:32 (ESV)

DIVORCE PT. 2,

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:43:00 +0000

But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery... Matthew 5:32 (ESV)

HOMEGROUP STUDY: INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:08:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Homegroup Study where he Introduces scripture and helps us discover keys to wiser relationships that are pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits.

CARE & PRAYERS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:13:00 +0000

And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. James 5:15 (ESV)

MALACHI 3 & 4,

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:17:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on the book of Malachi 3 & 4 and helps us reflect on the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem that was acceptable to the LORD, as in days gone by, as in former years.

MARRIAGE: COVENANT OR BREAKING FAITH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:21:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Marriage and helps us reflect on God's truth which says that marriage is a covenant relationship. God's purpose of marriage is to reflect the relationship of the Godhead and to serve him.

THE ACCEPTABLES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:25:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on The Acceptables and helps us reflect on Psalm 69:13 (ESV)

THE GRACE OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:30:00 +0000

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)

AN ORACLE - MALACHI 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:33:00 +0000

The oracle of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi. ... First, the priests were meant to be the messengers of God to the people. Malachi 1:1 (ESV)

INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:53:00 +0000

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God ...

HAGGI PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 05:41:00 +0000

In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest: “Thus says the Lord of hosts: These people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the Lord.” Then the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, “Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins? Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways. ..

ZECHARIAH PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:41:00 +0000

Zechariah's prophecies took place during the reign of Darius the Great and were contemporary with Haggai in a post-exilic world after the fall of Jerusalem.Ezekiel and Jeremiah wrote before the fall of Jerusalem while continuing to prophesy in the early exile period. Scholars believe Ezekiel, with his blending of ceremony and vision, heavily influenced the visionary works of Zechariah 1–8. Zechariah is specific about dating his writing.

HOSEA PART 4

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:04:00 +0000

In this Part 4, Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Hosea where the bible revealed little about his background, though his book of prophecy offers a few glimpses into his life.

PAUL'S ARGUMENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 13:07:00 +0000

His point is that no one is truly free; we are either a slave to sin or to God. He exhorts believers to choose the right way, God's way, which is the only way that leads to eternity.

HOSEA PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 17:35:00 +0000

In this Part 2, Pastor Stuart McAlpine continues to share about Hosea's life. The prophet’s name means “salvation,” likely a reference to Hosea’s position in Israel as a beacon of hope to those who would repent and turn to God because of his message.

HOSEA PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:35:00 +0000

In this Part 1, Pastor Stuart McAlpine helps us reflect on Hosea's obedience following the command of God, He married Gomer, a bride God described as “a wife of harlotry” (Hosea 1:2 ESV) and a woman who bore Hosea three children, two sons and a daughter. God used the names of Hosea’s children, along with his wife’s unfaithfulness, to send specific messages to the people of Israel.

JONAH PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 18:37:00 +0000

In this Part 3 of Jonah, Pastor Stuart McAlpine helps us reflect on the character Jonah, which details his reluctance in delivering God's judgement on the city of Nineveh. Subsequently he returns to the divine mission after he is swallowed by a large sea creature and then released.

JONAH PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:23:00 +0000

In this Part 2 of Jonah or Jonas, Pastor Stuart McAlpine shares insight on Jonah's return to the divine mission after he is swallowed by a large sea creature and then released.

JONAH PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:23:00 +0000

In this Part 1 of Jonah, Pastor Stuart McAlpine introduces Jonah or Jonas, son of Amittai, a prophet in the Hebrew Bible and the Quran, from Gath-hepher of the northern kingdom of Israel in about the 8th century BCE. Jonah is the central figure of the Book of Jonah.

SERMON ON THE MOUNT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 06:35:00 +0000

Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. ... Matthew 5:1-20 (ESV)

LUKE I

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 12:42:00 +0000

Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.

JOSEPH'S STORY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 12:30:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine shares a sermon on Joseph who was one of Jacob's 12 sons. His father loved him more than any of the others and gave him a coloured cloak. His brothers were jealous of him and sold him into slavery. He was taken to Egypt and eventually became steward to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh's officials. Genesis 37–50 (ESV)

THANKS BE TO GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 09:32:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon encouraging us to have a heart of gratitude and helps us reflect on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV)

AMOS (PART 6)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 09:28:00 +0000

In this Part 6 of Amos, Pastor Stuart McAlpine shares how Amos fiercely castigated corruption and social injustice among Israel's pagan neighbours, Israel itself, and Judah; he asserted God's absolute sovereignty over man; and he predicted the imminent destruction of Israel and Judah.

AMOS PART 6

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 01:23:00 +0000

Amos, (flourished 8th century bc), the first Hebrew prophet to have a biblical book named for him. He accurately foretold the destruction of the northern kingdom of Israel (although he did not specify Assyria as the cause) and, as a prophet of doom, anticipated later Old Testament prophets.

AMOS (PART 5)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 08:21:00 +0000

In this Part 5 of Amos, Pastor Stuart continues to share from the book of Amos and helps us reflect on how he asserted God's absolute sovereignty over man; and he predicted the imminent destruction of Israel and Judah.

AMOS PART 5

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 01:18:00 +0000

AMOS PART 4

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 10:36:00 +0000

AMOS (PART 4)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 08:12:00 +0000

In this Part 4 of Amos, Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on how Amos predicted the imminent destruction of Israel and Judah.

AMOS PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:57:00 +0000

AMOS (PART 3)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:10:00 +0000

In this Part 3 of Amos, Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents Amos’s connection to the simple life of the people which made its way into the center of his prophecies, as he showed a heart for the oppressed and the voiceless in the world.

AMOS PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 10:22:00 +0000

AMOS (PART 2)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 08:05:00 +0000

In this Part 2 of Amos, Pastor Stuart McAlpine continues to share about Amos where he begins by pronouncing a judgment upon all the surrounding nations, then upon his own nation of Judah, and finally the harshest judgment is given to Israel. His visions from God reveal the same emphatic message: judgment is near.

AMOS PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 10:06:00 +0000

AMOS (PART 1)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:02:00 +0000

In this Part 1 of Amos, Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents an Introduction and a brief summary of the book of Amos teaching us that prayer and service both are essential. Amos pulls us back toward the center, where both the physical and the spiritual needs of people matter in God’s scheme of justice.

PS ABOUT JUSTICE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 11:23:00 +0000

''Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.'' Psalm 89:14 (ESV) - God is just. It is part of His character, which means He is always just. He cannot be unjust, and He defines and sets the standard for justice.

PSALM 119

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 11:28:00 +0000

PSALMS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 May 2006 06:14:00 +0000

Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on Psalms and helps us reflect on how it encourages readers to praise God for who He is and what He has done. The Psalms illuminate the greatness of our God, affirm His faithfulness to us in times of trouble, and remind us of the absolute centrality of His Word.

STRIKE THE ROCK

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Fri, 26 May 2006 09:35:00 +0000

“Take the rod; and you and your brother Aaron assemble the congregation and speak to the rock before their eyes, that it may yield its water. You shall thus bring forth water for them out of the rock and let the congregation and their beasts drink.” Num. 20:8 (ESV)

CONFESSION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 May 2006 10:24:00 +0000

A sense of preparation of how the Holy Spirit can work through you. Also called reconciliation or penance, in the Judeo-Christian tradition, the acknowledgment of sinfulness in public or private, regarded as necessary to obtain divine forgiveness. "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

LOST SHEEP

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 07 May 2006 05:35:00 +0000

What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray. So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

PSALM 124 - 126

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 11:34:00 +0000

God is always with us. He will never leave us nor forsake us. We are never abandoned or alone. Our help is in the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

TALENTS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 06:37:00 +0000

Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

TAXES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 06:43:00 +0000

He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ ...

PSALMS 120 - 122

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 11:40:00 +0000

A song of ascents. I call on the LORD in my distress, and he answers me. Save me, LORD, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues.

CHRISTMAS SERMON

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Dec 2005 12:57:00 +0000

He is a God who guides his people. The Christian God is the only one who loves His followers enough to become involved in their everyday lives.

ADVENT FAVOR

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 01:54:00 +0000

.. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

FISHING IN DEEP WATER (JUST GIVE ME JESUS SERIES)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 09:58:00 +0000

When he finished teaching, he said to Simon, “Push out into deep water and let your nets out for a catch.” Simon said, “Master, we've been fishing hard all ...

COMMUNION (GOSPEL OF LUKE)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 10:02:00 +0000

In spite of all the time which passed, and of the great significance of the “Lord's Supper” or “Communion,” neither Luke nor any other gospel ...

JESUS AND ZACCHAEUS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 09:04:00 +0000

Zacchaeus was a tax collector of the city Jericho and learned that Jesus the prophet was passing through the city. Zacchaeus is a very important character in the Bible because he is a concrete example of a sinful man who was changed by Jesus Christ's compassion over sinners.

I AM THE RESURRECTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 11:46:00 +0000

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live,... John 11:25 (ESV)

JUST GIVE ME JESUS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Sep 2005 10:06:00 +0000

he song Give Me Jesus is a negro spirituals hymn, ... Jeremy is taking time to be alone with Jesus in prayer, just like Jesus often did, ...

CONSECRATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Sep 2005 10:07:00 +0000

In the Bible the word consecration means “the separation of oneself from things that are unclean, especially anything that would contaminate ...

THE AMELEKS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Aug 2005 06:34:00 +0000

Described in the Old Testament as relentless enemies of Israel, even though they were closely related to Ephraim, one of the 12 tribes of Israel.

BIBLICAL MALE FRIENDSHIPS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Aug 2005 19:56:00 +0000

The Bible teaches us not only that we are made for friendship (Genesis 2:18; Ecclesiastes 4:9–12), but also that we are made by our friendships (Proverbs 13:20; 27:17). A man, likely more than he knows, owes who he has become to the friends who helped make him.

RELATIONAL RESPONSES, DAVID AND SAUL

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 12:58:00 +0000

While there are a few Psalms and other places in Scripture dealing with their relationship, the most prominent place to observe the relationship between these two men is 1 Samuel 15-31. The reader can see a definite shift in the narrative between 1 Samuel 15 and 16. Saul is rejected by the LORD in one chapter and the boy David is anointed by the Lord as the king to take his place. The readers of 1 Samuel are given clues to the rejection of Saul and the rise of David, but as the story played out in real-time it would have likely been far more jolting to David.

2 SAMUEL 6, PART 4

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Jul 2005 10:11:00 +0000

David again brought together out of Israel chosen men, thirty thousand in all. He and all his men set out from Baalah of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, the name of the LORD Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on the ark.

2 SAMUEL 6, PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Jul 2005 10:13:00 +0000

2 SAMUEL 6, PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Jul 2005 10:16:00 +0000

2 SAMUEL 6, PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Jun 2005 10:17:00 +0000

LUKE 15: THE FATHER'S LOVE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 10:22:00 +0000

Now he tells the longest and most famous of the parables: The Parable of the Prodigal Son, or the Lost Son. May we find ourselves in this parable and God's ...

THE FATHER'S HEART

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 10:07:00 +0000

As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.

7 POINTS ON MOTHERING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 May 2005 10:24:00 +0000

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.

HIGH WALLS, LOUD WAILS, DEEP WELLS PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Thu, 05 May 2005 11:16:00 +0000

This New Jerusalem has 'a massive high wall' according to verse 12, and 'the building material of its wall was jasper' according to verse 18. This is not a wall ...

HIGH WALLS, LOUD WAILS AND DEEP WELLS PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Thu, 05 May 2005 08:02:00 +0000

Stone shall cry out of the wall] For the stone out of the wall shall cry out. The Chaldean gains evil gains to build his nest on high; the materials he uses, the stones and wood, shall cry out against the wrong and oppression perpetrated in procuring them. This sense is preferable to that assumed by Hitzig, that in his constructions the Chaldean kept back the hire of the labourers (Jeremiah 22:13).

PHILEMON 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 May 2005 10:28:00 +0000

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.

COMMUNION SERVICE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 May 2005 05:35:00 +0000

So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever feeds on me, he also will live because of me. ...

PHILEMON 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 10:30:00 +0000

DAVID NABAL AND ABIGAIL

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 10:33:00 +0000

David said to Abigail, "Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me. May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands.

EASTER SERMON

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Mar 2005 10:35:00 +0000

" 1 Peter 1:3: "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1 Corinthians 15:21: "For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man."

HUMILITY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 10:38:00 +0000

Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, ...

STUART'S MOTHER MEMORIAL SERMON

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Feb 2005 10:40:00 +0000

Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am ...

STUART'S MOTHER MEMORIAL SERMON

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Feb 2005 02:31:00 +0000

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Mathew 5:4

WISDOM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Jan 2005 10:47:00 +0000

INTRODUCTION - WISDOM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Jan 2005 08:41:00 +0000

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW - BOOK OF JAMES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Wed, 05 Jan 2005 08:44:00 +0000

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE - WATCH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Jan 2005 05:44:00 +0000

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

ENCOURAGEMENT TO CHURCH Reg SINGLES ISSUES PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 07 Nov 2004 09:23:00 +0000

"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." "What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

ENCOURAGEMENT TO CHURCH Reg SINGLES ISSUES PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 07 Nov 2004 09:13:00 +0000

THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 Sep 2004 10:11:00 +0000

And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.

BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF STEWARDSHIP

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Aug 2004 05:32:00 +0000

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

JESUS ON STUFF PART 3 - CONFRONTATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Aug 2004 05:27:00 +0000

I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

NEW TESTAMENT DEACONS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Aug 2004 10:04:00 +0000

Deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. Likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

CONTENTMENT PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Jul 2004 10:51:00 +0000

1 Timothy 6:6-12 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if ...

CONTENTMENT PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Jul 2004 10:53:00 +0000

1 Timothy 6:6-12 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if ...

CONTENTMENT PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Jul 2004 10:55:00 +0000

1 Timothy 6:6-12 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if ...

WAITING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Wed, 30 Jun 2004 11:44:00 +0000

Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14 (ESV)

IN PURSUIT OF CHRIST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 May 2004 08:54:00 +0000

Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12–14 (ESV)

POST EASTER AGENDA

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 13:11:00 +0000

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 (ESV)

PARABLES OF JESUS TAPE 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 06:12:00 +0000

This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.”

PARABLES OF JESUS TAPE 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 06:06:00 +0000

This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.”

RESURRECTION, EVIDENCE, EXPLANATION, EXPERIENCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Apr 2004 13:17:00 +0000

Jesus was crucified and died, his body was buried in a tomb that was found empty a few days later, and his disciples experienced encounters with who they believed to be the newly resurrected body.

THE PURPOSE OF FASTING PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Mar 2004 10:18:00 +0000

“And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

TO BE IN PRESENCE OF JESUS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 11:11:00 +0000

In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God's presence with boldness and confidence. Seeking God's Presence in everything we do, everywhere we go.

REDEEMING THE TIME

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 04 Jan 2004 06:19:00 +0000

Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Dec 2003 08:08:00 +0000

Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ... Matthew 1:18-25 (ESV)

BIBLE STUDY ROADSHOW - APPLICATION OF PRINCIPLES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Dec 2003 09:36:00 +0000

A tribute to the Word of God, committing our minds to the Word of God which connects commanded obedience with the blessings to the obedient.

BIBLE STUDY ROADSHOW PART 2 - NOVEMBER 30 2003

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Nov 2003 09:45:00 +0000

Ezra 7:10

Now Ezra had determined in his heart to study the law of the Lord, obey it, and teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.

BIBLE STUDY ROADSHOW PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Nov 2003 09:37:00 +0000

BIBLE STUDY ROADSHOW PART 2 - PSALM 119

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Nov 2003 09:48:00 +0000

A tribute to the Word of God, committing our minds to the Word of God which connects commanded obedience with the blessings to the obedient.

BIBLE STUDY ROADSHOW PART 1 - PSALM 119

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Nov 2003 09:44:00 +0000

A tribute to the Word of God, committing our minds to the Word of God which connects commanded obedience with the blessings to the obedient.

THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Oct 2003 14:05:00 +0000

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread." Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone.'" Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said to him, "To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours." Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.'" Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written, 'He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,' and 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.'" Jesus answered him, "It is said, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.

CONSIDER, EXITS AND ENTRANCES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Sep 2003 17:13:00 +0000

with a passage in front of them. They were similar to the chambers on the north, of the same length and breadth, with the same exits and arrangements and doors,

Ezekiel 42:12

DECISION MAKING AS A CHRISTIAN

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Aug 2003 05:44:00 +0000

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

RECOVERY OF CONFIDENCE IN PRAYER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Aug 2003 12:58:00 +0000

Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE ISSUES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Jul 2003 11:40:00 +0000

As Christians we disagree with this social justice theory, but God forbid if we fail to recognize the need for justice in this world. The Bible is not silent on the need for justice:
“Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the
destitute.”

Psalm 82:3, ESV

INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE ISSUES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Jul 2003 09:41:00 +0000

“Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute,” (Psalm 82:3). “Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, and please the widow's cause,” (Isaiah 1:17).

THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 06 Jul 2003 09:27:00 +0000

The blood of Christ was shed so that we might have a relationship with God. That relationship is only made possible because Jesus was willing to die for us.

CLOSING COMMENTS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Jun 2003 10:14:00 +0000

I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit— that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

CLOSING COMMENTS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Jun 2003 07:35:00 +0000

“This Book [is] the most valuable thing that this world affords. Here is Wisdom; this is the royal Law; these are the lively Oracles of God.” These words echo the King James Bible translators, who wrote in 1611: “God’s sacred Word . . . is that inestimable treasure that excelleth all the riches of the earth.”

THE MERCY SEAT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Jun 2003 10:32:00 +0000

The mercy seat is first introduced in Exodus 25:10-22. This is part of a larger passage that is dealing with the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings. These thirteen verses describe what came to be known as the ark of the covenant. The first few verses describe the ark itself – a wooden box that is about 45 inches long and 27 inches wide and tall. It has legs, rings, and carrying poles, and is overlaid with gold. Contained within the ark were the stone tablets with the words of the covenant written on them.

THE MERCY SEAT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Jun 2003 09:25:00 +0000

Two golden cherubim were placed at each end of the cover facing one another and the mercy seat, with their wings spread to enclose the mercy seat (Exodus 25:18–21). The cherubim formed a seat for Yahweh (1 Samuel 4:4)

RECEIVE, REMAIN, REACHOUT- MERCY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 May 2003 11:42:00 +0000

“All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10. “But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, ...

RECIEVE, REMAIN AND REACHOUT - MERCY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 May 2003 09:16:00 +0000

¹²Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.

Philippians 3:12

THE MERCY OF GOD PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 May 2003 09:24:00 +0000

“All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10. “But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, ...

THE MERCY OF GOD PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 04 May 2003 10:19:00 +0000

Let not mercy and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and men.

Proverbs 3:3-4

THE MERCY OF GOD PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 04 May 2003 09:22:00 +0000

“All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10. “But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, ...

THE MERCY OF GOD PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Apr 2003 10:17:00 +0000

Let not mercy and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and men.

Proverbs 3:3-4

THE MERCY OF GOD PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Apr 2003 09:17:00 +0000

“All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10. “But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, ...

EASTER - COMMUNION AND MEDITATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Apr 2003 09:01:00 +0000

Jesus said to the disciples, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink.''

GOOD FRIDAY COMMUNION SERVICE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Fri, 18 Apr 2003 10:06:00 +0000

''For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.'' John 3:16-17 (ESV)

Almighty Father, look with mercy on this your family for which our Lord Jesus Christ was content to be betrayed and given up into the hands of wicked men and to suffer death upon the cross; who is alive and glorified with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

ISRAEL - CHILDREN OF THE PROMISE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Apr 2003 11:56:00 +0000

''and not all are children of Abraham because they are his offspring, but 'Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.' This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring.'' Romans 9:7-8 (ESV)

MOSES AND THE GLORY OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Mar 2003 11:38:00 +0000

Then Moses said, "Now show me your glory." And the Lord said, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence... but," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live."

MOSES AND THE GLORY OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Mar 2003 09:14:00 +0000

Then Moses said, "Now show me your glory." And the LORD said, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.

CHOOSING TO STAND IN THE GAP

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Mar 2003 12:35:00 +0000

In Ezekiel 22:30, the prophet says on behalf of God, “I looked for anyone to repair the wall and stand in the gap for me on behalf of the land, so I wouldn't have to destroy it.

CHOOSING TO STAND IN THE GAP

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Mar 2003 07:22:00 +0000

A dictionary defines “stand in the gap” as “to expose oneself for the protection of something; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.” Scripture shares numerous examples of people standing in the gap for others.

THE MERCY OF GOD PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 11 Mar 2003 10:32:00 +0000

Let not mercy and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and men.

Proverbs 3:3-4

THE GOLDEN CALF

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Mar 2003 10:16:00 +0000

Bull worship was common in many cultures. In Egypt, whence according to the Exodus narrative the Hebrews had recently come, the Apis Bull was a comparable object of worship, which some believe the Hebrews were reviving in the wilderness.

THE GOLDEN CALF

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Mar 2003 09:14:00 +0000

The golden calf is mentioned in Nehemiah 9:16–21. "But they, our ancestors, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and they did not obey your commands. They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them.

FRAZIER WHITE - COMMUNION SERVICE WITH FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH MARCH 2 2003

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Mar 2003 05:37:00 +0000

For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

ALL ABOUT GOD'S PRESENCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Wed, 26 Feb 2003 11:40:00 +0000

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

GOD'S DELAY VS OUR IMPATIENCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Feb 2003 11:57:00 +0000

Peter reminds us that “the eternal God is free from that particular impatience” (The Delay of the Parousia, Richard Bauckham). He's not bound by a desire for personal redemption or limited by human perspective.

GOD'S DELAY VS OUR IMPATIENCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Feb 2003 07:41:00 +0000

Impatience is a dark and prevalent sin that we love to explain away. We were worn out. We were busy. We were distracted. The kids were being difficult. We were carrying too much at work. Our spouse was short or cold or harsh again. We didn’t sleep well last night. What excuses do you reach for when your patience runs low?

THE TABERNACLE OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Feb 2003 14:03:00 +0000

In this sermon Pastor Stuart speaks of the Jewish history, where the tarbernacle (the portable sanctuary constructed by Moses) was a place of worship for the Hebrew tribes during the period of wandering that preceded their arrival in the Promised Land.

ALL ABOUT GOD'S PRESENCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Jan 2003 20:11:00 +0000

The pursuit of holiness is a wonderful thing. That God, in His mercy and grace, would set apart a people unto Himself through the sacrifice of His Son is cause for great worship and rejoicing. Where the tabernacle and temple once stood for the people of God we now, through Jesus Christ, are able to encounter and have access to the presence of God through Jesus Christ.

THE ASCENT OF INTIMACY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Jan 2003 09:35:00 +0000

Intimacy is nothing new. Seeking support, feeling close, forming strong emotional bonds, and expressing feelings are essential to the human experience. Both physical and psychological well-being, in fact, depends on the ability to do so.

THE ASCENT OF INTIMACY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Jan 2003 08:48:00 +0000

For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to ...

THE POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 Jan 2003 13:42:00 +0000

''So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood.'' Hebrews13:12 (ESV). The blood of Christ not only offers forgiveness of sin, but also sanctification.

SNARES TO WATCH FOR

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Dec 2002 12:28:00 +0000

Upon the wicked He will rain snares;Fire and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup.

SNARES TO WATCH FOR

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Dec 2002 09:25:00 +0000

The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.

Proverbs 29:25

LITTLE BY LITTLE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Dec 2002 11:37:00 +0000

Deuteronomy 7:22 says, "And the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you little by little; you will be unable to destroy them at once, lest the ...

LITTLE BY LITTLE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Dec 2002 09:00:00 +0000

Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.

Proverbs 13:11

BOOK OF COVENANT PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Nov 2002 11:59:00 +0000

A covenant should be distinguished from a contract because it is a personal relationship which people voluntarily enter. The definition of ...

BOOK OF COVENANT PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Nov 2002 07:22:00 +0000

The Book of the Covenant is widely considered the earliest collection of biblical law, with origins going back to the period of the monarchy. However, scholars are divided on many questions, such as whether the Book of the Covenant comprises all of Exodus 20:22–24:1 or only discrete sections of this block; the degree of the Book of the Covenant’s literary unity; and the purpose of the original collection and its social and historical setting. This chapter provides an overview of the problems, and discusses directions for future research.

BOOK OF COVENANT PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Nov 2002 20:12:00 +0000

The Covenant Code, or Book of the Covenant, presented in chapters 20–23, immediately following the Decalogue (Ten Commandments), opens with a short passage on ritual ordinances, followed by social and civil law applying to specific situations (case law), including the treatment of slaves.

BOOK OF COVENANT PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Nov 2002 11:56:00 +0000

A covenant should be distinguished from a contract because it is a personal relationship which people voluntarily enter. The definition of ...

ALTARS, ANY EARTH WILL DO

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Nov 2002 20:11:00 +0000

Then Noah built an altar to the Lord and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And when the Lord smelled the pleasing aroma, the Lord said in his heart, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intention of man's heart is evil from his youth. Neither will I ever again strike down every living creature as I have done. While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.”

Genesis 8:20-22

ALTARS, ANY EARTH WILL DO

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Nov 2002 11:54:00 +0000

An altar of earth you shall make for me and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and your peace offerings, your sheep and your oxen. In every place where I ...

THE DARK PRESENCE OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Oct 2002 09:54:00 +0000

Its important to understand what will happen to a person that views the full glory of God directly, in short, instant death (Ex 33:20). A person is incapable of taking in all that God is in His glory and living through the experience. Ever had your breath taken away by something truly spectacular? Now multiply that feeling by millions and I think you will get the point. So, specifically when God is within the reaches of human contact, He dwells in thick darkness so that his glory doesn’t completely consume those He loves.

THE DARK PRESENCE OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Oct 2002 09:10:00 +0000

Psalm 139:12 describes God's response to darkness: “Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You, But the night shines as the day; The darkness and the light are both alike to You.”

THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT ADULTERY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Sep 2002 11:23:00 +0000

In the gospels, Jesus affirmed the commandment against adultery[17] and seemed to extend it, saying, "But I say to you, anyone who looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart."[18] He taught his audience that the outward act of adultery does not happen apart from sins of the heart

UNTIL AND YET - THE CALL TO BE WATCHMEN

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Sep 2002 11:21:00 +0000

Son of man, speak to your people and say to them, If I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from among them, and make him their watchman, Ezekiel 33:2 (ESV)

A YEAR AFTER SEPT 11TH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Sep 2002 09:26:00 +0000

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

THOU SHALT NOT STEAL

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Sep 2002 11:23:00 +0000

The hypocritical thief is personified by Judas, who took secretly his part from the money Jesus and the apostles raised for helping the poor; he objected when Mary anointed Jesus with pure nard, pretending hypocritically it would have been useful if the nard would have been sold and the money given to the poor. There were some Pharisees like Judas: they stole, although preaching not to steal.

THOU SHALT NOT STEAL

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Sep 2002 09:40:00 +0000

She spoke to the Monitor about the Eighth Commandment – Thou shalt not steal (Exodus 20:15) – as part of our series on the Ten Commandments, which explores the ways in which these ancient religious principles continue to matter in modern life.

REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Jul 2002 12:32:00 +0000

The full text of the commandment reads: Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God.

REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Jul 2002 09:16:00 +0000

The fourth of the Ten Commandments says, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God …Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. (Exodus 20:8-10a, 11b).”

GUIDANCE, SUSTAINED PASTORS, SUSTAINED PEOPLE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Jun 2002 11:03:00 +0000

'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.'” Though Paul was persecuting the church, Christ suffered when the church suffered since he is the head ...

GUIDANCE, SUSTAINED PASTORS AND SUSTAINED PEOPLE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Jun 2002 07:49:00 +0000

How can a church become more effective at equipping its people? The need for a reorientation outward and embarking on a journey in mission has already been identified—so has the need for an understanding of our Christian vocation and calling that includes a new appreciation of the role our daily work can play in the mission of God. It’s also helpful to ask, what does it look like in practice for a church to operate in a way that reflects these changed perspectives and priorities? Churches that have embarked on this journey demonstrate a number of common characteristics.

THE PLACE OF WATER, THE PLACE OF WORSHIP

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Jun 2002 10:32:00 +0000

Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.

Acts 20:28

THE PLACE OF WATER, THE PLACE OF WORSHIP

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Jun 2002 09:30:00 +0000

“In oceans deep my faith will stand.” “Just like as water ever seeks and fills the lowest place, so the moment God finds you abased and empty, ...

TRIAL, TRAVAIL AND TRIUMPH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Jun 2002 14:31:00 +0000

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.

TRIAL, TRAVAIL, TRIUMPH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Jun 2002 09:49:00 +0000

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he ...

STRETCH THE ROD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Jun 2002 12:31:00 +0000

The water will open up and make a road where they can walk through on dry ground. Douay-Rheims Bible But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch forth thy hand over ...

STRETCH THE ROD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Jun 2002 09:35:00 +0000

But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea. And I indeed will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them.

STRIKE THE ROCK

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 May 2002 08:48:00 +0000

So Moses took the staff from the LORD's presence, just as he commanded him. He and Aaron gathered the assembly together in front of the rock and Moses said to them, "Listen, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?" Then Moses raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff.

HUNGRY PEOPLE AND THIRSTY PEOPLE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 May 2002 11:22:00 +0000

“Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you? '

HUNGRY PEOPLE AND THIRSTY PEOPLE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 May 2002 08:20:00 +0000

And why do I want to be one of those blessed people? Because I get the blessings and the summarization of all those blessings is one day be in God’s kingdom, experiencing eternal life as a child of God. Because what could be a greater blessing than that? There’s nothing that compares with that of any blessing there ever was or ever will be.

HIGH WALLS, LOUD WAILS, DEEP WELLS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Apr 2002 11:13:00 +0000

This New Jerusalem has 'a massive high wall' according to verse 12, and 'the building material of its wall was jasper' according to verse 18. This is not a wall ...

HIGH WALLS, LOUD WAILS AND DEEP WELLS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Apr 2002 07:57:00 +0000

VINDICATION, VICTORY, VISION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 31 Mar 2002 11:32:00 +0000

No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.'' Isaiah 54:17 (ESV)

THE HUMILITY OF THE SOUL

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Mar 2002 07:43:00 +0000

God gives grace to the humble. To those who humbly trust him with all their heart, he gives the grace of guidance. To those who humbly refuse to be wise in their own eyes, he gives the grace of refreshing peace.

THE HUMBLING OF THE HEART

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Mar 2002 10:07:00 +0000

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

THE PLAGUE NARRATIVES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Feb 2002 11:02:00 +0000

A theory of natural causes for the plagues does not do justice to the clear statements of the text. A particular order would be essential for an explanation of the plagues as normal events associated with the overflow of the Nile, but neither the narrative here.

THE PLAGUE NARRATIVES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Feb 2002 09:32:00 +0000

Jesus says in Luke 21:11 that there will be plagues. Both Ezekiel and Jeremiah speak of God sending plagues, for example, in Ezek. 14:21 and 33:27, and Jer. 21:6, 7 and 9.

HARDNESS OF HEART

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Feb 2002 11:07:00 +0000

"Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so" (Matthew 19:8). Divorce is the direct result of the hardness of man's heart, but from the beginning, divorce was never part of God's plan.

HARDNESS OF HEARTS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Feb 2002 08:01:00 +0000

The heart, in effect, is the whole person in all of his or her distinctive human activity as a thinking, planning, willing, feeling, worshiping, socially interacting being. And, of course, when the person is not living according to God's will, it is the heart that is described as darkened, rebellious, callous, unfeeling, or idolatrous. It is within the heart that God works; hence the human heart may be tender and soft or as hard as stone ( Eze 11:19 ).

THE TROUBLING POWER OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Feb 2002 11:03:00 +0000

In the New Testament, the Greek word translated "power" is dunamis, the source of the English words dynamic and dynamite, both of which are easily associated with "power." In addition, dunamis can also be translated "mighty works" and "wonderful works." The implication is not just the capacity for activity or accomplishment, but actual actions and achievements of such magnitude that they inspire a sense of wonder in others.

THE TROUBLING POWER OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Feb 2002 09:39:00 +0000

For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil. The God of peace ...

THE CHARACTERISTICS AND TACTICS OF THE ENEMY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Jan 2002 09:54:00 +0000

Do you have a battle plan to counterattack the strategies the enemy uses to keep you defeated? If you’ve ever served in the military, you know that no military unit would ever dream of going to war without a battle plan. What is a battle plan? It’s a strategy to exploit your enemies’ weaknesses and to maximize your strengths so you can win. If you’re not in the military, perhaps you’ve never thought you needed a battle plan—but you do because you have a spiritual enemy, Satan, who has waged war against you.

THE CHARACTERISTICS AND TACTICS OF THE ENEMY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Jan 2002 08:53:00 +0000

Scripture says the evil one is the prince of this world (John 14:30). Why does he lie? He lies because he ultimately wants to harm us and keep ...

THE THEME OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 06 Jan 2002 11:02:00 +0000

Take Heed - The Greek word means to see, to be aware of, look towards, be perceptive of. When the Old Testament was translated from Hebrew into Greek, this word was employed to convey the meaning of turning and facing something. It means be intent upon something, in other words, in this context it communicates a command to be intentional about your ministry, to look to it and look after it.

THE THEME OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 06 Jan 2002 09:33:00 +0000

In overflowing anger for a moment I hid my face from you, but with everlasting love I will have compassion on you,” says the Lord, your Redeemer. Exodus 23:20 ...

FROM READINESS TO RELUCTANCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Dec 2001 07:38:00 +0000

9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

2 Peter 3:9

LAST LOST LEAST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Dec 2001 11:16:00 +0000

This is a hand-curated and ranked list of the most relevant Bible verses about Being Lost (ESV). Verses are ranked by number of votes.

THE LAST, THE LOST, THE LEAST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Dec 2001 08:18:00 +0000

Jesus’ mission—to the least, the last, and the lost—is built on such reversals. His redemptive work facilitated them, as shown in the fact that the primary meaning of repent in the biblical languages Hebrew and Greek is “turn around” or “return.” Through the gospel, the least become the greatest in the kingdom of God the last become the first and the lost are found.

FAITH, NOT FEAR

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Dec 2001 10:50:00 +0000

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." "Do not fear the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid. Do not fear him, declares the LORD, for I am with you, to save you and to deliver you from his hand."

FAITH, NOT FEAR

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Dec 2001 07:22:00 +0000

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand”.

Isaiah 41:10.

FROM READINESS TO RELUCTANCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 03 Dec 2001 10:54:00 +0000

And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of ...

HOW NOT TO LEAD- MINISTER- DELIVER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Nov 2001 11:22:00 +0000

This is true of all ministers who are effective. In fact, the word minister means servant. This is what Jesus said about himself: “For even the ...

(Colossians 1:24-19)

HOW NOT TO LEAD MINISTER DELIVER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Nov 2001 08:20:00 +0000

“I have not had time to prepare today’s sermon as thoroughly as I should have.” Confess such failures to the Lord, but the congregation does not need to hear this.

THE FEAR OF THE LORD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Oct 2001 09:54:00 +0000

Fear of God may refer to fear itself, but more often to a sense of awe, and submission to, a deity. People subscribing to popular monotheistic religions for instance, might fear Hell and divine judgment, or submit to God's omnipotence.

THE FEAR OF THE LORD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Oct 2001 09:12:00 +0000

The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm. 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV / 527 helpful votes. Helpful Not ...

IN PRAISE OF GOD AND WOMEN

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Oct 2001 11:31:00 +0000

Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.

IN PRAISE OF GOD AND WOMEN

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Oct 2001 08:20:00 +0000

Deborah may not be as well known as some other women in the Bible, but there’s a whole chapter devoted to her praising God. We find her story in Judges chapters four and five. She was a judge in Israel who went with Barak to fight against Sisera and his army. After God gave the Israelites a great victory in chapter four, chapter five is Deborah and Barak giving praise.

INTRO TO EXODUS SERIES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Oct 2001 09:00:00 +0000

Exodus is the second of the first five books of the OT, which are referred to collectively as either “Torah” (“law,” “instruction” in Hb.) or “Pentateuch” (“five-volumed” in Gk.). The English title “Exodus” is taken from the Septuagint and the Greek noun exodos, “a going out” or “departure,” the major event of the first half of the book, in which the Lord brings Israel out of Egypt. The Hebrew title, “Names,” is taken from the first line of the text, “These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob” (Ex. 1:1).

WOE, WATCH, WORK

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Sep 2001 12:36:00 +0000

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV)

HOW DO BELIEVERS RESPOND TO TIMES LIKE THIS TAPE 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Sep 2001 08:09:00 +0000

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

HOW DO BELIEVERS RESPOND TO TIMES LIKE THIS - TAPE 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Sep 2001 07:44:00 +0000

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

REFLECTION AND INTERCESSION AFTER 9-11

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Sep 2001 06:23:00 +0000

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

MEDITATION ON HEBREWS 12

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Sep 2001 09:49:00 +0000

The Christian Race - As we run the race of our lives, we must run with our heads up and our eyes focused on Christ. If we are to run the life of faith, we resist the distractions and look deeply into His eyes.

THE STRATEGIC LOUD VOICE OF JESUS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Jun 2001 10:54:00 +0000

Only Christ's voice gives us eternal life: “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life”. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.
John 5:24 (ESV)

HOLY VOLUME AND THE NOISE OF SIN (Side A)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 May 2001 08:27:00 +0000

Our world no longer hears God because it is constantly speaking, at a devastating speed and volume, in order to say nothing. Noise is a deceptive, addictive, and false tranquilizer. The tragedy of our world is never better summed up than in the fury of senseless noise that stubbornly hates silence. This age detests the things that silence brings us to: encounter, wonder, and kneeling before God.

WALKING IN THE NEWNESS OF LIFE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 May 2001 10:27:00 +0000

We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

SEEK IN ORDER TO FIND

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Apr 2001 12:55:00 +0000

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 (ESV)

UNDERSTANDING THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Apr 2001 14:01:00 +0000

The resurrection of Jesus Christ means that God the Father will give His Holy Spirit to believers. After Christ had risen and ascended, He sent the promised Holy Spirit to continue His work on earth. This means that Christ's earthly ministry continues today through His people, in whom He dwells by the Holy Spirit.

THE PSALM OF THE CROOK

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Mar 2001 10:33:00 +0000

For in Him we shall have no need, want, or fear as there is none greater than He in this material world. His protection and provision fulfills all that we could ever desire.

WOMEN - THE FORGOTTEN FOLLOWERS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 04 Mar 2001 10:35:00 +0000

But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. ...

THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL KEEP YOU WAITING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Feb 2001 07:33:00 +0000

“And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.” Luke 24:49 (ESV)

THE SONG OF MOSES AND THE SONG OF THE LAMB

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Feb 2001 13:27:00 +0000

One of the noticeable features of the Book of Revelation is the singing of the heavenly family. We find in this book theology put to music. All the songs of this book would make a small songbook. Unfortunately, w do not have the melodies to go with the words, but perhaps once we have the words, we could come up with our own melody. Revelation features a widening circle of praise, from the four living creatures to the whole redeemed family.

THE PREMISE OF THE PROMISE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 04 Feb 2001 10:07:00 +0000

By which He has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 2 Peter 1:4 (ESV)

THE CRISIS OF MALE INTIMACY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Jan 2001 06:40:00 +0000

Many men are reticent to talk about their feelings; especially thoughts around intimacy.

AN INVITATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Jan 2001 11:23:00 +0000

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (ESV)

Several reasons make a gracious invitation and glorious promise specially appropriate to the age in which it was spoken.

WISDOM - BE CAREFUL HOW YOU LIVE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 31 Dec 2000 12:27:00 +0000

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Ephesians 5:15-17 (ESV)

LET THERE BE LIGHT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Dec 2000 12:36:00 +0000

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. Genesis 1:3-5 (ESV)

HOW DOES ADVENT FIND YOU

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Dec 2000 08:09:00 +0000

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

GIFTS THAT BLESS THE BODY OF CHRIST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Nov 2000 07:39:00 +0000

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:

JERUSALEM A CUP OF TREMBLING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Oct 2000 18:23:00 +0000

“Behold, I am about to make Jerusalem a cup of staggering to all the surrounding peoples. The siege of Jerusalem will also be against Judah.

Zechariah 12:2

TAKING INVENTORY OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Oct 2000 06:08:00 +0000

As a follower of Jesus, exploring and exercising your spiritual gifting is a vital and exciting part of your spiritual journey.

GODLY DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Oct 2000 07:40:00 +0000

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

BESEECH, BLESS, BELIEVE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Sep 2000 07:19:00 +0000

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! We bless you from the house of the Lord. The Lord is God, and he has made his light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar! Psalm 118: 25-27 (ESV)

THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Sep 2000 10:46:00 +0000

The mission of the Church is to prepare the way for the final establishment of the Kingdom of God on earth. Its purpose is, first, to develop in men's lives Christ-like attributes; and, second, to transform society so that the world may be a better and more peaceful place in which to live.

A PSALM FOR OUR CULTURE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Sep 2000 11:07:00 +0000

A Psalm for working with people to help make the Bible more “useful” and available to us in our daily lives.

DEALING WITH THE TIMES OF ASSAULT AND PRESSURE IN OUR LIVES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 May 2000 10:58:00 +0000

Whether you’re facing a global or personal crisis or a mix of both, building resilience can help you cope with stress, overcome adversity, and enjoy the better days to come. Building resilience can help you better adapt to life-changing events, cope with turbulent times, and bounce back from hardship and tragedy.

SIGNS OF THE TIMES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Apr 2000 20:12:00 +0000

A "sign of the times" is something that shows the kinds of things that are happening, popular, important, etc., in a culture at a particular period in history.. In the Bible, the Pharisees and Sadducees requested a sign from Jesus in their misled disbelief of His divinity.

THE RESURRECTION - EASTER SUNDAY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Apr 2000 13:48:00 +0000

Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.

IT IS FINISHED

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Apr 2000 12:03:00 +0000

When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 (ESV)

ACCEPTANCE, AFFIRMATION AND ASSURANCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Mar 2000 11:18:00 +0000

God does not come by every day to reassure us. Faith is the bridge between God’s reassuring visits. Remember what God last said to you and hold on to that until once again God speaks.

OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CROSS OF CHRIST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Mar 2000 10:53:00 +0000

The cross of Christ is God's decisive answer to the problem of sin and its devastating power over us.

GOVERNING A CHURCH - ELDRERSHIP

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 06 Feb 2000 10:25:00 +0000

And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. Acts 14:23 (ESV)

HOW DO WE QUENCH THE HOLY SPIRIT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Wed, 02 Feb 2000 17:40:00 +0000

If the apostle Paul himself had not warned us about quenching the Spirit, who among us would have thought it was possible (1 Thessalonians 5:19–22)? To suggest that the omnipotent Spirit of God could ever be quenched, and thus restricted in what he might do otherwise in our lives, and in the life of the local church, is to tread on thin theological ice.

THE MILLENIUM MESSAGE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Jan 2000 08:37:00 +0000

A thousand-year reign of peace, and the Lord Jesus Christ will be King. A time of righteousness and peace on the earth.

RECONCILIATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Jan 2000 18:41:00 +0000

That is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.

2 Corinthians 5:19

FEASTING AND FASTING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Jan 2000 08:01:00 +0000

Fasting can take many forms, but is primarily about putting ourselves second and God’s kingdom first. Feasting is about celebrating God’s provision and building up community; feasts should do both.

THE MILLENNIUM MESSAGE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Dec 1999 10:11:00 +0000

And when the thousand years are ended, Satan will be released from his prison and will come out to deceive the nations that are at the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them for battle; their number is like the sand of the sea. And they marched up over the broad plain of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city, but fire came down from heaven and consumed them, and the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.

NO JESUS, NO MILLENNIUM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Dec 1999 05:45:00 +0000

NO JESUS, NO MILLENNIUM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Dec 1999 05:45:00 +0000

PRINCIPALITIES AND POWER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 31 Oct 1999 18:21:00 +0000

Paul's contributions to our understanding of the powers of evil is to sum them up in the phrase 'principalities and powers'. For him they represent the sum-total of evil powers that threaten men both heavenly and earthly.

UNITY AND DIVERSITY ACCORDING TO GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Oct 1999 22:17:00 +0000

Unity in diversity among God’s children—the manifestation of love and forbearance in spite of difference of disposition—this is the testimony that God sent His Son into the world to save sinners. The unity that exists between Christ and His disciples does not destroy the personality of either.

UNITY AND DIVERSITY ACCORDING TO GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Oct 1999 14:05:00 +0000

And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, Acts 17:26 (ESV). It is within this greater context of unity that humanity's diversity rightly appears.

HOLINESS, FROM WILDERNESS TO WITNESS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Sep 1999 11:23:00 +0000

Does a lack of the study of history in a general sense in our society account for the fact that we're repeating many of the mistakes that generations in our past made?

HOLINESS - FROM WILDERNESS TO WITNESS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Sep 1999 11:18:00 +0000

“The Bible says that God is holy, holy, holy. Not that He is merely holy, or even holy, holy. He is holy, holy, holy. The Bible never says ...

THE PROPHETIC AND THE PASTORAL

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Sep 1999 10:27:00 +0000

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds^a]">[and teachers to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ Ephesians 4:11-13 (ESV)

EMPTIED FROM VESSEL TO VESSEL

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 Sep 1999 19:57:00 +0000

The words, emptied from vessel to vessel, are so suggestive! The Holy Spirit in making use of such an expression means more than we may think from a surface or careless reading. The figure has to do with wine-making. It tells one of the methods used in producing a clear, rich, well-refined wine. It is poured into a vessel and allowed to stand for a certain length of time under respective circumstances perhaps of heat, cold, light of darkness. Then it is poured again into another.

KINDNESS OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 07 Aug 1999 09:10:00 +0000

God's kindness towards us, has shown us how to be kind towards others. All good things come together out of God's love. The kindness we show to others grows even more as we understand God's loving kindness towards us. "so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus." Ephesians 2:7 (ESV)

TRUSTING IN THE PROMISES OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 26 Jun 1999 10:19:00 +0000

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

CHERYL SANDERS - RECONCILIATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 17 Apr 1999 04:58:00 +0000

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

PANORAM, PATTERNS, PURPOSES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 09 Jan 1999 18:38:00 +0000

God patiently guided his charges through the divine pattern he established, yet they continued obstinately to follow their own way, murmuring and complaining all the while at their results. His patience, though tried, endured. Patterns serve as directions we use to complete a task. When we fail to follow the patterns God has given us, his abiding mercy and unending love are still the precious redemptive gifts he provides for our lives.

WHAT IS IT TO BE A SON OF ABRAHAM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Fri, 08 Jan 1999 10:30:00 +0000

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.

AREAS THAT NEED TO BE ORDERED IN OUR LIVES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 02 Jan 1999 11:34:00 +0000

God brought order out of chaos during the creation of our planet. Genesis 1:1-2 (ESV) God loves order. This order becomes more apparent the deeper you study creation. God desires to help us create order out of our chaotic lives. Set your priorities to guide your expense of resources. Your family, marriage, future, and ministry are more important.

FINDING YOUR WAY TO CHRIST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 26 Dec 1998 08:06:00 +0000

Seek Jesus in prayer. Cry out to Him, he will hear you, and answer you if you mean it! Ask Christ Jesus to save you and forgive you of your sins, and wash you whiter than snow, however you must not return back to your sins. In prayer to Christ Jesus, you must repent of your ways, and decide to put Christ first. Christ will give you peace, a deep peace, and instantly the depression and the darkness will simply disappear.

CHRISTMAS STORY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 19 Dec 1998 08:47:00 +0000

Mary gave birth to Jesus and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger. An angel appeared to nearby shepherds with “good tidings of great joy.” The angel told them the Son of God had been born, and they hurried to find their newborn Savior.

SABBATH REST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 28 Nov 1998 12:52:00 +0000

An invitation to practice for eternity in God's presence. Regular and intentional trust of God's rule on Earth.

BLESSING, BREAKING, GIVING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 07 Nov 1998 08:55:00 +0000

This is the foundational law of God’s economy, the way of life in God’s household. In God’s household this is the way the world really works; indeed, this is the way the world is supposed to work. This is the way Christians are to live. And this is the way the church bears witness to the gospel—blessing-breaking-giving.

NO RECONCILIATION WITHOUT INTERCESSION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 17 Oct 1998 10:26:00 +0000

All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 (ESV)

PRAYING IN JESUS' NAME

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Wed, 14 Oct 1998 11:03:00 +0000

Praying in His name is to acknowledge and remember the entire life of Jesus Christ that He is the only way—that our standing before the Father is based on the finished work. Thus, to pray in the name of Jesus is to bring all the truth of Jesus's life and ministry to bear on the issue you are bringing to God in prayer.

WORSHIP AND RECONCILIATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 10 Oct 1998 12:58:00 +0000

The Apostle Paul clearly teaches that a believer can be a “new creation” in Christ through reconciliation. God sent Christ into the world to provide reconciliation through His death.

MEDITATING ON THE LAW DAY AND NIGHT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 26 Sep 1998 09:34:00 +0000

But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. Psalm 1:2-3 (ESV)

KNOW, SHOW, GROW

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 19 Sep 1998 09:16:00 +0000

As new Christ followers, our relationship is like a tree seedling that has just been planted. We must learn the areas where we can nurture our relationship like a gardener would nurture a new seedling. Sometimes it will be watering and feeding, other times pruning, but it will always require attention if the relationship is to continue to bud and produce fruit. Knowing Christ takes action and, many times, hard work. We must choose today to fully follow Christ and live every day with Him from this point forward.

REPENTANCE - DEALINGS OF GOD IN DAVID'S LIFE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 12 Sep 1998 12:03:00 +0000

David confessed his sin, received forgiveness from God, and knew God could still use his life.

THE GRAVITY AND GRIP OF UNFORGIVENESS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 05 Sep 1998 19:36:00 +0000

Many people ruin their health and their lives by taking the poison of bitterness, resentment and unforgiveness. (Matthew 18:23-35) tells us that if we do not forgive people, we get turned over to the torturers. If you have a problem in this area or have ever had one, I'm sure you bear witness with what I'm saying. It's torture to have hateful thoughts toward another person rolling around inside your head.

THE FALSEHOOD OF THE TONGUE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 22 Aug 1998 19:36:00 +0000

Falsehoods of the tongue can be confessed and repented of. Forgiveness can be received and amends can be made. However, when the lies go unconfessed, unrepented, and unconfronted, they become a falsehood of the heart that “in time depraves all its good dispositions.”

PRINCIPLES FOR ENGAGEMENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 08 Aug 1998 12:22:00 +0000

7 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.” 2 But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. 3 The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. 4 For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. 5 Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

1 Corinthians 7: 1-5

LET GOD NAME YOU

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 01 Aug 1998 12:22:00 +0000

But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.

Isaiah 43:1

LET GOD NAME YOU

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 01 Aug 1998 09:29:00 +0000

But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: ''Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.'' Isaiah 43:1 (ESV).
God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: ''The Lord knows those who are his,'' and, ''Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.''

BIBLICAL ASPECTS OF FASTING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Fri, 24 Jul 1998 08:10:00 +0000

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is taught in the Bible. Jesus expected His followers to fast, and He said that God rewards fasting. Fasting, according to the Bible, means to voluntarily reduce or eliminate your intake of food for a specific time and purpose. To strengthen prayer, To seek God's guidance and To express grief.

THE NATURE OF MARRIAGE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Jul 1998 11:37:00 +0000

Genesis 2:24: Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Romans 13:8: Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Love is patient, love is kind.

SUBMISSION, PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Jul 1998 11:33:00 +0000

James conveys the idea that only when we submit to God will the devil "flee from you" as we are then committed to God and will be able to ...

SUBMISSION, PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 Jul 1998 11:36:00 +0000

James conveys the idea that only when we submit to God will the devil "flee from you" as we are then committed to God and will be able to ...

SUBMISSION, PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Jun 1998 12:03:00 +0000

James conveys the idea that only when we submit to God will the devil "flee from you" as we are then committed to God and will be able to ...

NEW PARTNERSHIPS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Jun 1998 08:37:00 +0000

Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? Revelation 1:9.

JESUS ON STUFF PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 20 Jun 1998 08:40:00 +0000

Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

JESUS ON STUFF PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 06 Jun 1998 08:43:00 +0000

Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

BLOCKS, BLESSINGS AND BENEDICTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 23 May 1998 22:41:00 +0000

Benediction and closing prayers. Jesus taught his disciples to be prayerful. As a follower of Christ, do not forget how vital prayer is in your life. It is an important tool in your Christian life. Pray when you start a religious service and close the ceremony with a benediction prayer. Spoken benedictions are significant in the Christian faith.

THE LORD REIGNS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 16 May 1998 07:41:00 +0000

The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! - Psalm 97:1

JESUS ON STUFF PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 09 May 1998 08:46:00 +0000

Colossians 3:1-17

Put On the New Self - If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set.

THE CUP OF CALVARY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 02 May 1998 06:50:00 +0000

“Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” As Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane, his first request is for his father to “take this cup of suffering away from me” Luke 22:42 (ESV)

SACRIFICE, FAITH AND OBEDIENCE...

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 25 Apr 1998 12:58:00 +0000

As I have read the Old Testament, I have been impressed with the teaching that blessings come as we follow the Lord by obeying His prophets. One of the most striking examples of this principle is found in 1 Samuel, where the prophet Samuel declares to King Saul: “Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams”

SACRIFICE, FAITH AND OBEDIENCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 18 Apr 1998 20:12:00 +0000

A sacrifice is giving up something valued for the sake of our faith. Obedience is our dutiful or submissive compliance; this means surrendering our will to God. Though God accepts both, He is more interested in our obedience than in our sacrifices.

THE PAIN OF CRUCIFIXION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 11 Apr 1998 13:34:00 +0000

The Crucifixion of Jesus guaranteed a horrific, slow, painful death. Having been nailed on the Cross, Jesus now had an impossible anatomical position to maintain.

WHOSE IMAGE, WHOSE INSCRIPTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 04 Apr 1998 12:20:00 +0000

Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words. And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you are not swayed by appearances. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why put me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the coin for the tax.” And they brought him a denarius. And Jesus said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” They said, “Caesar's.” Then he said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.”When they heard it, they marveled. And they left him and went away. Matthew 22:15-22 (ESV)

REMINDERS OF GOD'S MERCY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 07 Mar 1998 06:27:00 +0000

Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.

FASTING - A HUNGER FOR GOD'S WORD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 28 Feb 1998 07:56:00 +0000

Fasting is hungering for God. When you fast food, you help create a deeper hunger for God activating your spiritual hunger hormone. It may not feel enjoyable physically when we fast, but you are fulfilling your spiritual hunger.

FAITH, FAITHLESSNESS, UNFAITH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 31 Jan 1998 05:55:00 +0000

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

GRACE AND JUDGEMENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 10 Jan 1998 08:15:00 +0000

The Bible describes God's dealings with man in a series of covenants. Biblical covenants are like the constitution of the Kingdom of God. When we receive these saving ordinances and keep the associated covenants, the Atonement of Jesus Christ becomes effective in our lives, and we can receive the greatest blessing God can give us-eternal life. Consequences and judgments are for all.

WHY DID JESUS COME - PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 20 Dec 1997 14:27:00 +0000

Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him.

NO INCARNATION, NO SALVATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 13 Dec 1997 13:02:00 +0000

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)

RECONCILIATION IN CHRIST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 11 Oct 1997 11:46:00 +0000

Reconciliation is by the will of God and his forgiveness of the sins of all the people who would ever believe. Reconciliation happens by the obedience of faith. Christian reconciliation is the work of God through Christ by which He restores mankind to a favorable relationship with Himself.

PRINCIPLES OF BIBLICAL RESTORATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 20 Sep 1997 19:15:00 +0000

Honest and straightforward acknowledgement of failure. Restoration hinges on the honest and straightforward admission of the wayward soul’s failure. Sin can never be addressed if it is not named.

RESTORATION NEHEMIAH PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 20 Sep 1997 08:48:00 +0000

Christ was sent from the Father to prepare the heavenly Jerusalem. Christ's work was done in such a way that it would last forever. Revelation 21:1-4 says, "And ...

RESTORATION NEHEMIAH PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 12 Jul 1997 08:51:00 +0000

Christ was sent from the Father to prepare the heavenly Jerusalem. Christ's work was done in such a way that it would last forever. Revelation 21:1-4 says, "And ...

RESTORATION NEHEMIAH PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 05 Jul 1997 08:53:00 +0000

Christ was sent from the Father to prepare the heavenly Jerusalem. Christ's work was done in such a way that it would last forever. Revelation 21:1-4 says, "And ...

RESTORATION EZRA PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 21 Jun 1997 08:55:00 +0000

The book of Ezra resounds with the crucial concept and powerful truth of restoration. The Hebrew word for “restore” is shuv, which means to return to a ...

RESTORATION EZRA PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 07 Jun 1997 08:57:00 +0000

The book of Ezra resounds with the crucial concept and powerful truth of restoration. The Hebrew word for “restore” is shuv, which means to return to a ...

RESTORATION ZECHARIAH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 31 May 1997 09:40:00 +0000

Return to a stronghold, you prisoners who have hope; today I declare that I will restore double to you. Holman Christian Standard Bible Return to a stronghold, ...

FAITH IN SOMEONE - THE PARABLES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 24 May 1997 07:51:00 +0000

According to Matthew 13:34 parables are the only way Jesus spoke to the people. Thus, all His wisdoms were in parables.

PROBLEMS, PARENTS, PROCESS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 10 May 1997 11:08:00 +0000

One of the parents' responsibilities is to teach proper methods to identify and solve different problems to their children using approaches within their disposal.

DAY OF RECONCILLIATION TAPE 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 19 Apr 1997 05:38:00 +0000

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

DAY OF RECONCILLIATION TAPE 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 19 Apr 1997 05:37:00 +0000

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

DEAD, BURIED, RAISED

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 05 Apr 1997 05:43:00 +0000

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

PRAYERWALKING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 08 Mar 1997 06:19:00 +0000

Pray without ceasing.

WHAT IS JESUS PRAYING FOR US

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 01 Mar 1997 14:33:00 +0000

“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.

John 17:20-23

REMEMBER THE WAYS THE LORD LED YOU

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Dec 1996 11:51:00 +0000

And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. Deuteronomy 8:2-3 (ESV)

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Dec 1996 08:27:00 +0000

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (ESV)

NOT JESUS PLUS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Nov 1996 10:31:00 +0000

Christ Jesus is our life. We have no other life; we have nothing but Chris Jesust, and we have everything in Christ Jesus.

BONDAGE AND GRACE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Nov 1996 09:10:00 +0000

The bondage of the human heart that keeps it from coming to Christ is not that light is lacking, but that darkness is loved, and light is hated.

RIGHTEOUS CONFRONTATION VS UNRIGHTEOUS PEACE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Oct 1996 12:40:00 +0000

Biblical principles for conflict resolution can be applied to any type of conflict. And we believe scripture provides the best approach to conflict resolution, one that will result in lasting peace if both parties will only commit to following God’s ordained methods. But the LORD has promised that none who are evil will live peacefullyt that abiding peace is only possible when we are in right relationship with Him.

NEEDING MORE OF CHRIST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Oct 1996 09:59:00 +0000

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. Deep in the heart of every true disciple of Jesus is a deep longing for more of God.

GOD'S ORDER V OUR ORGANIZATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Sep 1996 07:43:00 +0000

But all things should be done decently and in order.

BUT GOD....BUT NOW

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Sep 1996 17:06:00 +0000

“But God” brings hope when we can’t see a way through.
“But God” means ashes aren’t the end of our story.
And “But God” says God, not our circumstances, always gets the last word.

FAINT, YET PURSUING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 04 Aug 1996 07:43:00 +0000

It is only pride that tells us that we are not making the progress we ought to make.
''And Gideon came to the Jordan and crossed over, he and the 300 men who were with him, exhausted yet pursuing.'' Judges 8:4 (ESV)

JACOB AND COMPANY- CLOSING STATEMENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Jul 1996 18:04:00 +0000

So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered.”

REMEMBER PROMISE, RECOVER PURPOSE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Jun 1996 19:15:00 +0000

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

CAN GOD SPREAD A TABLE IN OUR DESERT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Jun 1996 09:25:00 +0000

God can set a table in the wilderness. And that attention to how God is at work even in the desert may be a clue to how God is shaping, forming, and leading us to be who he needs us to be when he sets us in the promised land.

THE DOTHAN DEBT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 May 1996 21:43:00 +0000

“At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release. And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release what he has lent to his neighbor. He shall not exact it of his neighbor, his brother, because the Lord's release has been proclaimed.

Deuteronomy 15:1-2

SLAVE LABOR VS SERVANT LOVE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 May 1996 20:40:00 +0000

Proverbs 30:10 Don't slander a servant to his master or he will curse you, and you will become guilty. Are people supposed to be slaves forever?

THE CUPBEARER AND THE BAKER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Apr 1996 21:43:00 +0000

The dreams were not his to defend, for he believes that the interpretation are from God. He has no right to twist it, nor to soften the blow. Joseph believes that this speaking God is incredibly big -- bigger than prison, dreams, life and death. He stands above all, and supreme over all.

PENELOPE POTIPHER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Apr 1996 18:39:00 +0000

Potiphar is the captain of Pharaoh's guard who is said to have purchased Joseph as a slave and, impressed by his intelligence, makes him the master of his household. Potiphar's wife, who was known for her infidelities, took a liking to Joseph, and attempted to seduce him. When Joseph refused her advances, and ran off, leaving his outer vestment in her hands, she retaliated by falsely accusing him of trying to rape her, and Potiphar had Joseph imprisoned.

THE LORD WAS WITH JOSEPH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Apr 1996 22:17:00 +0000

The Lord was with Joseph. This preposition shows proximity or association God calls His people to be in fellowship with Him. It is used frequently to show the promises of God towards us, or to affirm that God is with us, or our petitions to God to be with us. Everywhere God meets us He places on us a moral demand.

SO YOU WANT TO BE A SERVANT OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 31 Mar 1996 20:40:00 +0000

A Servant of God invests himself in the lives of his people so that the church community is challenged to grow to be more like Christ daily. A Servant of God doesn’t abuse the power given to him by God but promotes mutual respect and love for one another. In 1 Timothy 3:15; Paul admonished Timothy on how to conduct himself as a servant of God. As Christians, to be a servant of God, we should understand that our actions in everything we do represent and honour the teaching of God, our Maker.

CHARACTERISTICS AND CONSEQUENCES OF SIN

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 16 Mar 1996 09:50:00 +0000

1 Corinthians 3:3

for you are still fleshly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like mere men?

FENCES AND FREEWAYS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Feb 1996 17:31:00 +0000

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.

Romans 8:1-39

BARRACKS AND BATTLEFIELD PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Feb 1996 10:48:00 +0000

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

BARRACKS AND BATTLEFIELD PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Feb 1996 09:34:00 +0000

Act 23:10

When the dispute became violent, the commander feared that Paul might be torn apart by them and ordered the troops to go down, rescue him from them, and bring him into the barracks.

BARRACKS AND BATTLEFIELD PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Feb 1996 09:28:00 +0000

When the dispute became violent, the commander feared that Paul might be torn apart by them and ordered the troops to go down, rescue him from them, and bring him into the barracks.

Stuart McAlpine - Barracks and Battlefield Tape 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Feb 1996 05:30:00 +0000

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

THE JUDGEMENT SEAT OF CHRIST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Jan 1996 08:09:00 +0000

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

A STABLE ENVIRONMENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Dec 1995 07:50:00 +0000

And he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion's treasure.

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Nov 1995 20:40:00 +0000

We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring.

THE BEERSHEBA BARRIER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Oct 1995 20:57:00 +0000

Beersheba was a city in ancient Israel in the southern part of the land. To the south of Beersheba was the Negev Desert, so Beersheba marked the southernmost boundary of cultivated land in Israel. The proverbial phrase from Dan to Beersheba is used nine times in the Old Testament to describe whole of the Promised Land.

THE DIVINE CUSTOM POSTS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Oct 1995 21:43:00 +0000

seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.

2 Peter 1:3-4

THE ABSENCE OF THE ALTAR

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Sep 1995 20:57:00 +0000

There was a story of God behind each altar or pillar. In each event, the people paused, praised, and worshipped God. They recognized God as being sovereign over the events in their lives. Additionally, Joshua says that the stones will be a monument where children will remember God. The practice passed down faith from generation to generation.

THE FIRST SMALL GROUP

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Sep 1995 13:27:00 +0000

Preparing the first small group meeting is a crucial task for any small group leader. Group members are often unfamiliar with each other, and it’s important to help everyone feel welcome and comfortable.

FATHER GOD OR UNCLE LABAN

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Aug 1995 17:13:00 +0000

Then Isaac called Jacob and blessed him, and charged him, and said to him: “You shall not take a wife from the daughters of Canaan. Arise, go to Padan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father; and take yourself a wife from there of the daughters of Laban your mother’s brother.

Genesis 28:1-2

GRACE BEFORE JUDGEMENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Apr 1995 08:21:00 +0000

When we study the Judgments of God it should lead us in prayer for others. Someone like Moses who stood before God for the people of Israel. God is Righteous (perfect and holy) and He gives us grace.

PROMISE AND PRESENTS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Mar 1995 09:04:00 +0000

And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of ...

HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 Mar 1995 17:33:00 +0000

The basic social and religious structure of ancient life was built around the household, which was much more expansive than today’s family unit. In New Testament times, both Jewish and Gentile households included not only immediate family members but also a broad range of relatives, extended family groups, and kinship affiliations. Paul called the early Christian church community the “household of faith”

BELIEVING BINDING BLESSING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 Mar 1995 09:06:00 +0000

Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say to you, if two ...

BREAKING BONDAGES: ISHMAEL

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Thu, 02 Feb 1995 09:10:00 +0000

But what does the Scripture say? “Cast out the slave woman and her son, for the son of the slave woman shall not inherit with the son of the ...

BREAKING BONDAGES: ABIMELECH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Wed, 25 Jan 1995 09:14:00 +0000

Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. Acts 8:23.

ABRAHAM'S INTERCESSION PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Jan 1995 09:18:00 +0000

Genesis 18:22-24 - "The men turned away and went toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the Lord. Then Abraham approached him and said: “Will ...

ABRAHAM'S INTERCESSION PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Jan 1995 09:20:00 +0000

Genesis 18:22-24 - "The men turned away and went toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the Lord. Then Abraham approached him and said: “Will ...

GOD'S VISITATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 09 Jan 1995 09:24:00 +0000

God is committed to be present in the midst of His people (Hebrews 12:22-24). The proof of His visitation: Salvation of Souls: When He is in the midst of people, He saves (Zephaniah 3:17). So, wherever Jesus saves, it's a proof of His visitation (John 6:44)

DEALING WITH THE PAST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Jan 1995 09:27:00 +0000

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way ...

THE COVENANT PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Nov 1994 09:30:00 +0000

See Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Luke 22:14-23. This is language first used in Jeremiah's promise of rescue and renewal of the exiled people of God in Babylon. It promises a coming day when God would make a new covenant unlike the one which Israel had broken.

THE COVENANT PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Oct 1994 09:32:00 +0000

THE CHOICE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Oct 1994 09:37:00 +0000

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6) May we abide in the commandments of Jesus when making ...

THE COVENANT PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Thu, 20 Oct 1994 09:46:00 +0000

Hebrews 8:13. In that He says, "A new covenant, " He has made the first obsolete. · Hebrews 8:5-9 who serve the copy and shadow ...

JOY - THE MISSING AFFECTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Oct 1994 13:06:00 +0000

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 (ESV)

CHRIS RICE AND SPENCER PERKINS - RACIAL RECONCILIATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Sep 1994 05:34:00 +0000

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

THE WAY TO CANAAN

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Sep 1994 09:49:00 +0000

The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Command the Israelites and say to them: 'When you enter Canaan, the land that will be allotted to you as an ...

FAITH OF ABRAHAM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Sep 1994 13:02:00 +0000

Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance.

FAITH OF ABRAHAM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Sep 1994 09:51:00 +0000

Genesis 12:1-20 ESV / 483 helpful votes ... By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to ...

3 DAYS OF ESCAPE (EASTER SUNDAY)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Apr 1994 07:36:00 +0000

Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. ... Matthew 28:1-6 (ESV)

JOHN PERKINS - GOIN' THROUGH SAMARIA - TAPE 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 05 Mar 1994 07:58:00 +0000

And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on his throne, having put on their robes, in a void place in the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them.

JOHN PERKINS - GOIN' THROUGH SAMARIA - TAPE 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 05 Mar 1994 07:54:00 +0000

PROVOKING MEMORY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Dec 1993 11:19:00 +0000

''My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.'' Proverbs 3:1-2 (ESV)

WHY DO WE NEED A HEAVENLY VISION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 07 Nov 1993 14:59:00 +0000

With the dawning of faith in his heart the Christian begins to see things in a new light. The change may be slow, as the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit proceeds in his heart, but it is real.

SABBETH REST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 31 Oct 1993 06:28:00 +0000

“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner who is within your gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

SERIES - FRIENDS OF CONTENTMENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Oct 1993 06:32:00 +0000

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

CAN GOD SPREAD A TABLE IN THE DESERT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Sep 1993 05:35:00 +0000

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.” Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; ...

DISCERNING OF SPIRITS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Mar 1993 11:22:00 +0000

Discernment is the ability to see into the spirit world, to perceive the operation of that spirit world, to reveal the presence and work of the Holy Spirit.

SINGLENESS AND CELIBACY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Mar 1993 09:58:00 +0000

1 Corinthians 7:32-40 ESV ...

WORD KNOWLEDGE WORD WISDOM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Mar 1993 09:55:00 +0000

1 Corinthians 12:8 ... For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, ...

ESSENTIAL FOUNDATIONS OF JESUS' MINISTRY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Jan 1993 19:57:00 +0000

If you believe, as I do, that the goal of ministry is the all-satisfying gladness of your people’s hearts in the glory of Christ, or in all that God is for them in Christ, then it will follow that your joy in Christ is an essential foundation for that ministry. If that’s true, that your joy in Christ is essential for leading others to an all-satisfying joy in Christ, then it follows that a hunger for Christ, a hunger for God, is an essential foundation for Christian ministry that’s effective and faithful.

SEXUAL PURITY PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Jan 1993 11:03:00 +0000

1 Thessalonians 4:3 - For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality;

THE GOOD STORY OF THE INCARNATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Dec 1992 13:29:00 +0000

Christ Jesus came in flesh to save humankind and show God's love.

CHRISTIAN FREEDOM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Nov 1992 10:20:00 +0000

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. 3 I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law.

WHEN THERE WAS GRIEF, THERE WAS GRACE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Fri, 13 Nov 1992 11:54:00 +0000

''He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.'' Revelation 21:4 ESV

OF CRISIS, OF CHRIST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Nov 1992 12:22:00 +0000

Sometimes it seems that no matter what direction we look, we find ourselves confronted by a crisis situation! In times like these, it is encouraging to remember that God's people have often faced crisis situations before. The Bible records many crisis situations faced by God's people in the past.

WORD PART 2 EDITED VERSION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Oct 1992 12:50:00 +0000

DIVORCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Oct 1992 10:04:00 +0000

DIVORCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Oct 1992 05:51:00 +0000

“Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.

DIVORCE INTRODUCTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Oct 1992 10:15:00 +0000

Matthew 19:9

9 And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.”

FOUNDATIONS OF MARRIAGE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Aug 1992 06:12:00 +0000

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

DIVORCE REMARRIAGE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Aug 1992 10:23:00 +0000

Luke 16:18. 18 “Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.

MARITAL DISCIPLINE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Jul 1992 10:27:00 +0000

Ephesians 5:22-6:4 - Wives and Husbands

Wives and Husbands - Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. ... to anger,but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

SINGLE SATISFIED

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Jun 1992 10:30:00 +0000

The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm. Psalm 145:16 ESV.

SEXUALLY SAVED

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Jun 1992 10:34:00 +0000

1 Corinthians 6:18-19

Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do.

DIRECTIONS OF COMMUNION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 07 Jun 1992 10:31:00 +0000

John 6:55-59. 55 For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. 56 Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. 57 As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever feeds on me, he also will live because of me.

SEXUAL PURITY PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 31 May 1992 10:39:00 +0000

1 Thessalonians 4:3 - For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality;

WHEN YOU FAST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Apr 1992 12:07:00 +0000

''And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.'' Matthew 6:16-18 (ESV)

HE DIDN'T STAY DEAD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Apr 1992 10:42:00 +0000

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit. Jesus had to rise from the dead to demonstrate the greatness of God’s power. 1 Peter 3:18 (ESV)

IT IS FINISHED (PALM SUNDAY)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Apr 1992 12:11:00 +0000

"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." "They took branches of palm trees and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life'.

GOD'S LOVE VALENTINE PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 23 Feb 1992 11:01:00 +0000

1 John 4:16

God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.

GOD'S LOVE VALENTINE PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Feb 1992 11:07:00 +0000

So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 1 John 4:16 ...

GOD'S LOVE VALENTINE PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Feb 1992 11:11:00 +0000

1 John 4:7-21

God Is Love - Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love.

SWIMMING LESSONS ARE CANCELLED

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Feb 1992 13:13:00 +0000

Romans 1:17 states “The Just shall live by Faith.” We just need to trust our Coach because He has walked the floors of our pools and they are conquerable.

CHURCH FIELD FARM FAMILY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Jan 1992 11:14:00 +0000

“Finally, My brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:10-11).

DEALING BIBLICALLY WITH TEMPTATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Jan 1992 10:40:00 +0000

The temptation to sin is something all of us face as Christians, no matter how long we've been following Christ. The Lord Jesus taught His disciples to ask God, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13 ESV). If you ask God to help you avoid temptation, then you should also be vigilant to stay away from tempting situations.

FORGETTING WHAT'S BEHIND

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Dec 1991 05:56:00 +0000

Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

THE BIRTH NARRATIVES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Dec 1991 13:24:00 +0000

The birth narrative in the book of Luke is like no other story seen in the synoptic gospels. There is a strong emphasis on Jesus and John inside their mothers, where as the book of Matthew places much more emphasis on the events and signs surrounding Jesus's birth.

THE DISFIGUREMENT OF SIN

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Wed, 04 Dec 1991 07:13:00 +0000

''he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.'' Isaiah 53:2b–3 (ESV)

ENEMIES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Oct 1991 11:22:00 +0000

Psalms 71:10 - For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together, Proverbs 25:21 - If thine enemy be hungry, give him ...

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Oct 1991 11:19:00 +0000

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13. But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and ...

DISUNITY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Oct 1991 11:24:00 +0000

Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand. 1 ..

FIXING FAILURES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 29 Sep 1991 11:26:00 +0000

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Psalm ...

RESIDENCY, RELATIONSHIPS, REVELATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Sep 1991 12:08:00 +0000

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ even as we keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John.

WHAT SUSTAINED JESUS AT THE TIME OF HIS GREATEST CRISIS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Sep 1991 10:31:00 +0000

Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

A SAFE INVESTMENT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Sep 1991 11:13:00 +0000

Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for you know not what disaster may happen on earth. If the clouds are full of rain, they empty themselves on the earth, and if a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where the tree falls, there it will lie. He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap.

As you do not know the way the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything. In the morning sow your seed, and at evening withhold not your hand, for you do not know which will prosper, this or that, or whether both alike will be good. Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 (ESV)

THE BOOK OF RUTH NUMBER 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Jun 1991 21:17:00 +0000

The Book of Ruth is one of the shorter books of the Bible, but the story it tells is one of the most movingly ‘human’ in all of the Old Testament. However, how the story of Ruth should be interpreted is not an easy question to answer. Let’s delve deeper into the Biblical Book of Ruth to discover a world of outsiders, love, law, and mysterious customs involving shoes.

THE BOOK OF RUTH NUMBER 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 17 Jun 1991 21:16:00 +0000

THE BOOK OF RUTH NUMBER 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Jun 1991 21:16:00 +0000

LAMENTATIONS PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 May 1991 12:03:00 +0000

While the author of Lamentations remains nameless within the book, strong evidence from both inside and outside the text points to the prophet Jeremiah as the author. Both Jewish and Christian tradition ascribe authorship to Jeremiah, and the Septuagint—the Greek translation of the Old Testament—even adds a note asserting Jeremiah as the writer of the book. In addition, when the early Christian church father Jerome translated the Bible into Latin, he added a note claiming Jeremiah as the author of Lamentations.

LAMENTATIONS PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 May 1991 11:40:00 +0000

LAMENTATIONS PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Apr 1991 11:40:00 +0000

THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 31 Mar 1991 13:52:00 +0000

DO NOT WORRY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 25 Mar 1991 11:39:00 +0000

''Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?'' Matthew 6:25-34 (ESV)

THE TEARS OF CHRIST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Mar 1991 11:01:00 +0000

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, Hebrews 5:7-9 (ESV)

EVANGELISM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Mar 1991 05:52:00 +0000

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

KNOW THE GOOD NEWS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Mar 1991 05:32:00 +0000

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”

BARRACKS TALK - PRINCIPLES OF WARFARE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 29 Jan 1991 06:44:00 +0000

For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (ESV)

INTRO TO JAMES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 15 Jan 1991 08:40:00 +0000

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS - TAPE 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 12 Jan 1991 10:17:00 +0000

“For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more. So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money. ...

THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS - TAPE 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sat, 12 Jan 1991 10:15:00 +0000

''For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more. So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money. ...''

NAME THAT CHILD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Dec 1990 09:54:00 +0000

Discerning who Christ Jesus is as Divine Infant, the Divine Child, Child Jesus, the Holy Child, from his nativity to age 12.

THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Nov 1990 10:13:00 +0000

That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, ...

THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Nov 1990 08:59:00 +0000

WHEN YOU PRAY, SAY - PART 3

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Oct 1990 10:33:00 +0000

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

STEWARDSHIP, SEEKING AND FINDING GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 Aug 1990 13:08:00 +0000

We are God's stewards, entrusted by Him with time and opportunities, abilities and possessions, and the blessings of the earth and its resources. We must put our hope in God who is the giver of wealth.

STEWARDSHIP OF POSSESSIONS AND PEOPLE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Jun 1990 13:03:00 +0000

As Christians, we acknowledge that God is the owner of everything and that our purpose in this life is to glorify God.

SONS OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Jun 1990 12:59:00 +0000

There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.

YOU HEARD IT FIRST AT ANTIOCH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Jun 1990 10:35:00 +0000

And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.

JESUS' RESPONSE TO THOMAS' DOUBT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Apr 1990 12:18:00 +0000

Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:28-29 (ESV)

JESUS' REACTION TO THOMAS' DOUBT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Apr 1990 05:27:00 +0000

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

PROMISES, PRONOUNCEMENT, PROOF

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Apr 1990 11:14:00 +0000

God's blessing refers to His purpose, pronouncement, and process of bringing about a person's good ''And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.'' Romans 8:28 (ESV)

AN OPEN STUDY ON ACTS II

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Apr 1990 11:30:00 +0000

The unity of the early believers could be observed in their words, in the way they spent their money, and in the way they spent their time. The modern Church can’t expect to experience the results of the early Church until they are devoted and unified in the same way.

AN OPEN STUDY ON ACTS 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Apr 1990 01:26:00 +0000

The Lord Jesus said to His disciples, “And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever; ...

OPPORTUNITIES AND OBSTACLES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Mar 1990 10:37:00 +0000

God gives us opportunities every day to do good and to succeed. Your obstacle is an opportunity for you to experience God and for Him to do the Impossible.

CHARGES AND CHANGES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Feb 1990 10:09:00 +0000

Stephen does respond to the underlying charge that he is a renegade Jew, and by extension, that the Messianic church is composed of apostate Jews. He does this by asserting that Israelite history (from the call of Abraham to the building of Solomon’s temple) proves that his listeners are the real defectors from God. Stephen is on the offense, not trying to win any favors!
God has compassion for the troubles of his church, and the groans of his persecuted people; and their deliverance takes rise from his pity. Acts 7 and 8 (ESV)

CHARGES AND CHANGES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Feb 1990 01:43:00 +0000

“You shall not charge interest on loans to your brother, interest on money, interest on food, interest on anything that is lent for interest. Proverbs 28:8 ESV ...

JESUS AT PRAYER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Dec 1989 09:08:00 +0000

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Hebrews 5:7 (ESV)

A TALE OF TWO CITIES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Nov 1989 08:46:00 +0000

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” ...

THE SCHEMES OF THE ENEMY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Oct 1989 19:43:00 +0000

Life is full of yo-yo-ing; from mountain tops to valleys, happy times to sad times, good times to bad times, times of war and times of peace, etc. As Christians, we are called to live victoriously regardless of whatever your season presents, and we are given everything we need to do so.

FOR....AGAINST PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Wed, 18 Oct 1989 17:54:00 +0000

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Ephesians 6:12

FOR....AGAINST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Sep 1989 17:48:00 +0000

Ephesians 6:12

NEW PROTECTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Sep 1989 18:06:00 +0000

Isaiah 54:17

CHILDREN AND PARENTS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Sep 1989 17:30:00 +0000

Children learn and develop best when they have strong, loving, positive relationships with parents and other carers. That’s because positive relationships with parents and carers help children learn about the world – whether the world is safe and secure, whether they’re loved, who loves them, what happens when they cry, laugh or make a face, and much more

NAILING, DISARMING, TRIUMPHING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Jul 1989 12:55:00 +0000

By canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. Colossians 2:14-15 (ESV)

THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Jun 1989 09:32:00 +0000

Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching. When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother, he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. ...

CASTING YOUR NET UPON THE WATER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 07 May 1989 09:53:00 +0000

Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for you know not what disaster may happen on earth. Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 (ESV)

PRACTICAL MINISTRY IN THE CITIES OF MAN

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 30 Apr 1989 11:00:00 +0000

In these cities we are to have houses of worship, as memorials for God, sharing faith and sound doctrine.
It is a faith that implies the expectation of a restored relationship between man and God and between man and man.

FROM DENIAL TO DEVOTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Mar 1989 09:58:00 +0000

Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” Matthew 26:34 (ESV)

RENDERING, NOT RETAINING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Mar 1989 11:57:00 +0000

God is not unjust so that He is unmindful of your labour and of the love which you have manifested towards Himself in having rendered services to His people.

TENDING, INTENDING, EXTENDING AND CONTENDING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Mar 1989 13:30:00 +0000

And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,

2 Timothy 2:24

PERSON, PROMISE, PERSUASION, PROVISION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 Mar 1989 06:15:00 +0000

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

HELPS TO HOLINESS, UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Feb 1989 17:48:00 +0000

He who wants a meeting of life and power should remember that there is no substitute for the Holy Ghost. He is life. He is power. And if He is sought in earnest, faithful prayer, He will come, and when He comes the little meeting will be mighty in its results.” Therefore, as he later quotes: “Put your all on the altar, and leave it there; do not take it back, and God’s fire will surely come and consume the offering.

HELPS TO HOLINESS CONTINUED

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Feb 1989 17:20:00 +0000

One can not grow into holiness, but he can only grow in it. Holiness consists of taking out the old and adding the new. “It will take a second work of grace, preceded by a whole-hearted consecration and as definite an act of faith as that which preceded [ones] conversion.

HELPS TO HOLINESS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Feb 1989 17:31:00 +0000

Holiness is something that one can obtain in this life. It removes all evil from his heart, allowing him to truly and completely serve God. This does not mean he will not make mistakes, because he still will since he is still human.

RESTITUTION AND RESTORATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 05 Feb 1989 12:32:00 +0000

A reestablishment of the gospel of Jesus Christ on the earth in the last days, with the powers, ordinances, doctrines, offices, and all things as they have existed in former ages. A gathering together of the house of Israel from its scattered condition.

MAN'S ISOLATION, GOD'S INTERVENTION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Jan 1989 05:36:00 +0000

The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.”

WHY DID JESUS COME - PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Dec 1988 14:21:00 +0000

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.
Romans 5:8-9 (ESV)

THE GREAT BANQUET

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Oct 1988 07:30:00 +0000

''When one of those who reclined at table with him heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!” But he said to him, “A man once gave a great banquet and invited many. And at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. Please have me excused.’ And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them. Please have me excused.’ And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’ So the servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and crippled and blind and lame.’ And the servant said, ‘Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.’ And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you,none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.’'' Luke 14:15-24 (ESV)

HOW TO PRAY FOR SHEPHERDS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Sep 1988 10:53:00 +0000

Good Shepherd, you know us by our name and our identity is not hidden from you. Gather us to yourself as a shepherd gathers the sheep, that we might know your Name. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Amen.

RE-BUILDING THE WALLS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 04 Sep 1988 19:15:00 +0000

Nehemiah is the account of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. And Jerusalem is a symbol of the city of God, God's dwelling place and the center of life for the world. In an individual life, then, the rebuilding of the walls would be a picture of re-establishing the strength of that life. We have all met people whose defenses have crumbled away.

WORK AND WITNESS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Aug 1988 19:47:00 +0000

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (ESV)

BIBLICAL ASPECTS OF FASTING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Jul 1988 01:30:00 +0000

Jesus explained that fasting should be done without fanfare; and not “of a sad countenance” so as to “appear unto men to fast … But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast. …” (Matt. 6:16–18; see also 3 Ne.

SEXUAL SIN PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Jul 1988 19:21:00 +0000

The Bible is not sex or pleasure negative. And you see that in Proverbs 2. And so, you can't really look at this issue of sexual sin without thinking about the theology of pleasure in Scripture. It's not necessarily godly to deny pleasure because God, in His wisdom, created a gloriously pleasurable world for us.

SEXUAL SIN PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Jul 1988 19:07:00 +0000

Well, if you are reading the Proverbs and you don't leave understanding the seriousness of sexual sin, you just haven't been paying attention. It’s one of the cardinal themes of this book. In fact, the way Proverbs deals with sex is one of the things Proverbs is known for, and there's a level of seriousness that is so important in this generation that we’re in.

REMOVE AND REPLACE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Jun 1988 18:41:00 +0000

Isaiah 22:19-25

19 The Lord will remove you from office and bring you down from your high position."

PUT OFF..... PUT ON

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Jun 1988 18:26:00 +0000

One of the principles of Christian growth is called the “put off and put on” principle (see Eph. 4:22–24). Behind the principle lies the fact that there are always sinful attitudes and actions we need to put off, and there are always positive traits of righteousness we need to put on more firmly.

ONCE WE WERE, THEN WE BECAME AND NOW WE ARE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 May 1988 17:57:00 +0000

When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.

GROWING IN LOVE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 May 1988 17:23:00 +0000

Growing in love is a very conscious choice. It’s like you’ve taken a boiling pot and let it simmer. There is a constancy to growing in love that falling in love can’t give you. The lid isn’t ready to blow off every few minutes because you’ve taken all that power and learned how to concentrate it in order to create something with the power to last without burning itself up.

GRACED WITH GIFTS PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Apr 1988 18:26:00 +0000

The New Testament word for gift (charisma) has often been translated as grace. All God’s gifts reflect His grace, and the fact that they are gifts means that they are free and cannot be earned. The New Testament’s theology of grace is rooted in the Old Testament idea of God’s favor, which is shown to those who do not deserve it and cannot help themselves.

GRACED WITH GIFTS, GROUNDED IN TRUTH AND GROWING IN LOVE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 Apr 1988 18:26:00 +0000

Today, many Christians are turning back to the puritans to, “walk in the old paths,” of God’s word, and to continue to proclaim old truth that glorifies Jesus Christ. There is no new theology. In our electronic age, more and more people are looking to add electronic books to their library – books from the Reformers and Puritans – in order to become a “digital puritan” themselves.

WHAT JESUS DOES TO DESOLATE PEOPLE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Apr 1988 14:13:00 +0000

Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, `I am the Christ, ' and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.

STEWARDSHIP AND STEALING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Tue, 29 Mar 1988 19:25:00 +0000

It might seem strange to speak of human beings robbing the Lord. He is sovereign over all and owns the whole creation, so how then can it be said that a person could steal from Him? Yet in forming a covenant with the Israelites, our Creator established them as stewards over His bounty, responsible to enjoy and manage that which was rightfully theirs. They were not, however, permitted to keep for themselves that which did not belong to them, which is what they were doing when they kept the tithes and offerings for the temple and priests for themselves (Mal. 3:6–9).

FROM TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Mar 1988 06:56:00 +0000

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.

GRACED WITH GIFTS PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Mar 1988 17:08:00 +0000

HUMILITY AND MERCY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Mon, 14 Mar 1988 08:33:00 +0000

The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.

SEVEN FOUNDATIONS FOR UNITY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Mar 1988 19:05:00 +0000

We have trouble with this. We mistake uniformity for unity. We mistake intellectual agreement for unity. But there is no mistaking the oil of anointing in life lived together. There’s no mistaking the refreshment of a saturated mountain-morning when God’s kids learn how to play nicely together.

OUR CALLING, OUR CHARACTER, OUR CONDUCT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 06 Mar 1988 19:05:00 +0000

In today’s text, you are admonished to walk worthy of the ministry you have received and have been called into. Inform yourself as a minister of God that many eyes are upon you and that many others around you are putting their confidence on you. Knowing this as a minister, you are to walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are called. Now that God has called you unto His holiness to be like Him in Holiness Revival Movement, you have wholesome responsibility to ensuring that you work worthy of the grace the Lord has given you. See yourself as most privileged to hear from God what others have not heard.

TELL HIS STORY

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Feb 1988 06:19:00 +0000

All Jesus did that day was tell stories a long storytelling afternoon. His storytelling fulfilled the prophecy: I will open my mouth and tell stories; I will bring out into the open things hidden since the world’s first day.

LEAVING OLD JARS BY THE WALL

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 07 Feb 1988 09:25:00 +0000

The living water that Jesus offers is for everyone. Jesus chose to talk with a Samaritan woman who was a social and moral outcast in her community. Jesus crossed multiple social lines by even asking her for a drink. Jesus is a loving and accepting God, and we should follow his example. John 4:1-42 (ESV)

TELLING YOUR STORY PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 24 Jan 1988 06:26:00 +0000

If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son. 1 John 5:9 (ESV)

TELLING YOUR STORY PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 Jan 1988 06:31:00 +0000

If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son. 1 John 5:9 (ESV)

MARY AND JOSEPH - RESPONSE TO THE REVELATION OF GOD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 27 Dec 1987 12:47:00 +0000

Joseph needed to know that Mary was truly carrying the Son of God, and he needed to know what part he would play in God's amazing plan.

THE WISEMEN - CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 20 Dec 1987 06:49:00 +0000

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: ...
Matthew 2:1-12 (ESV)

BIBLICAL MEDITATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Sep 1987 08:27:00 +0000

A devotional practice that we engage in with God’s help to know Him better, love Him more, experience closer communion with Him, and live for His glory.

''This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.'' Joshua 1:8 (ESV)

BIBLICAL MEDITATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 13 Sep 1987 01:32:00 +0000

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is ...

ROOT, SOIL, FRUIT

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 06 Sep 1987 12:47:00 +0000

To be branches on the Vine who is Christ. To be rooted and connected, to grow and mature, and to reach out and bear fruit.

ROOT, SOIL, FRUIT PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 06 Sep 1987 09:47:00 +0000

And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit.

ROOT, SOIL, FRUIT PART 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 06 Sep 1987 09:45:00 +0000

And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit.

PAUL'S PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 16 Aug 1987 17:07:00 +0000

For this reason, I bow my knees and pray to the Father. It is from Him that every family in heaven and on earth has its name. I pray that because of the riches of His shining-greatness, He will make you strong with power in your hearts through the Holy Spirit. I pray that Christ may live in your hearts by faith. I pray that you will be filled with love. I pray that you will be able to understand how wide and how long and how high and how deep His love is. I pray that you will know the love of Christ. His love goes beyond anything we can understand. I pray that you will be filled with God Himself.

God is able to do much more than we ask or think through His power working in us. May we see His shining-greatness in the church. May all people in all time honor Christ Jesus. Let it be so.

Ephesians 3:14-21

PREACHING, PRIVILEGE AND PEACE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 09 Aug 1987 16:52:00 +0000

Oh, what a power there is in the Word of God! I do not find that the Pharynx with all their learning had moved Herod. I discover not that the most mighty of the Grecian philosophers, or of the Gnostics who were then in existence, had any power to reach the heart of Herod. But the simple, plain preaching of John, his declaration of the Word with all honesty and simplicity, had power to pin Herod by the ear, to vibrate in his heart and to awaken his conscience, for sure we are it was awakened; if the awakening did not end in his conversion, at any rate it made him troubled in his sins so that he could not go on peaceably in iniquity.

THE CHURCH, BUILDING FITTED STONES

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 02 Aug 1987 16:52:00 +0000

You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:5

COMMUNION, THE CHURCH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 26 Jul 1987 16:52:00 +0000

Communion is a sacred time of fellowship with God, where believers remember Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. In this unique time of worship, believers commemorate the Lord's death through prayer and meditation. It is accompanied by partaking of a small piece of bread and sip of wine (or grape juice).

THE CHURCH AS A HOUSEHOLD

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 19 Jul 1987 16:34:00 +0000

As we will see, the Bible does teach that Christians should join themselves to God’s household, to organized, local churches. For this reason, it is crucial that those who name the name of Jesus understand what the church is and what our relationship to the church should be. In this article, we will outline the nature of the church under five theses and explain why you should care about being a part of a local church.

THE CHURCH AS A KINGDOM

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 12 Jul 1987 19:25:00 +0000

The church is not the kingdom of God. Though not entirely separate, the church and the kingdom of God are not the same, and must not be confused. Since Jesus is Lord of both, believers (members of the church) do belong to the kingdom.

BEFORE AND AFTER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 14 Jun 1987 17:07:00 +0000

The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away.

Psalm 90:10 ESV

ENLIVENED, EXALTED, ENTHRONED

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 07 Jun 1987 17:29:00 +0000

And now he is exalted as first above every ruler, authority, government, and realm of power in existence! He is gloriously enthroned over every name that is ever praised, not only in this age, but in the age that is coming! And he alone is the leader and source of everything needed in the church. God has put everything beneath the authority of Jesus Christ and has given him the highest rank above all others. And now we, his church, are his body on the earth and that which fills him who is being filled by it!

Ephesians 1:21-23

DEATH, SLAVERY AND CONDEMNATION

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 31 May 1987 17:29:00 +0000

A troubling topic in Deuteronomy is slavery. The allowance of slavery in the Old Testament generates a great deal of debate, and we cannot resolve all the issues here. We should not, however, equate Israelite slavery with slavery in the modern era, including slavery in the United States. The latter involved kidnapping West Africans from their homeland for sale as slaves, followed by the perpetual enslavement of their descendants.

FIRST AT ANTIOCH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 17 May 1987 17:49:00 +0000

and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.

Acts 11:26

ONE THING IS NEEDED

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 May 1987 18:01:00 +0000

but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 10:42

ONE THING IS NEEDED

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 10 May 1987 06:05:00 +0000

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

HOPE, INHERITANCE AND POWER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Mar 1987 16:34:00 +0000

... so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power.

THE SEAL OF BLESSING

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Mar 1987 16:34:00 +0000

First, the gift of the Holy Spirit is God’s seal of ownership on believers. Here, in Ephesians 1:13, Paul said that Christians have been “sealed with the…Holy Spirit.” Interestingly, this is not the only time Paul used the metaphor of a “seal” in conjunction with the Holy Spirit. Later in this same letter, Paul instructed the Christians in Ephesus to “not grieve the Holy Spirit of God” because He is the agent “by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption” (Ephesians 4:30). Then, in 2 Corinthians 1:22 Paul said that God “establishes us…and has anointed us” by “put[ting] his seal on us and giv[ing] us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.”

THE SETTING OF BLESSING MARCH

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Mar 1987 08:34:00 +0000

See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse: the blessing, if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, and uthe curse, if you do not obey the commandments of the Lord your God, but turn aside from the way that I am commanding you today, to go after other gods that you have not known.

Deuteronomy 11:26–28

THE SETTING OF BLESSING PART 2

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Mar 1987 08:33:00 +0000

The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them,

The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance[a] upon you and give you peace.

“So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.”(ESV)

Numbers 6 22-27

THE SETTING OF BLESSING FEB

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Feb 1987 08:32:00 +0000

The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them,

The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance[a] upon you and give you peace.

“So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.”(ESV)

Numbers 6 22-27

THE SOURCE OF BLESSING FEB 8

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Feb 1987 07:38:00 +0000

At times we can become distracted from God’s Word and begin to rely on other things as our source. However, we should understand that God has always been and always will be our one true source. He is the source of the blessing, which prospers every area of our lives. We activate the blessing by obeying Him.

THE SOURCE OF BLESSING FEB 1

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 01 Feb 1987 07:39:00 +0000

The Lord Jesus as our pattern told us to learn from Him, for He is meek and lowly in heart; He took the Father as the source of blessing, and we also realize that without God we cannot do anything, and His blessing is everything to us.

GRACE AND PEACE

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 25 Jan 1987 07:38:00 +0000

The apostle Paul begins each of his letters with some variation of the greeting “grace and peace.” Many of us have read this many times that we haven’t considered why he might be doing this. Even theologians and biblical commentators often brush it off as not too important, saying it is his “greeting” which was similar to a common greeting of the day, then moving on.

SAINTS FAITHFUL IN CHRIST

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 18 Jan 1987 08:02:00 +0000

There is an expression that says, “They are so heavenly minded they are of no earthly use.” What it means is that there are people so wrapped up in the spiritual world that they have lost touch with the realities of life, and will not be of any earthly use. The greater danger, however, is that we can become so earthly minded that we are of no heavenly use. The demands of this life can become so preoccupying that we begin to think and act by the criterion of a secular world.

REASON, READER, WRITER

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Jan 1987 07:50:00 +0000

What you read influences what you write. The more you read, the more you learn about the art of writing. You can recognize areas that can be improved in others’ writing, as well as areas that are written particularly well, and then apply that to your own writing.

THE FORGOTTEN FOLLOWERS

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 03 Aug 1986 07:20:00 +0000

''Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.'' Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV)

RUTH VII (AWARDED HIS WINGS)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 22 Sep 1985 20:12:00 +0000

Ruth is the person after whom the Book of Ruth is named. She was a Moabite woman who married an Israelite. After the death of all the male members of her family (her husband, her father-in-law, and her brother-in-law), she stays with her mother-in-law, Naomi, and moves to Judah with her, where Ruth wins the love and protection of a wealthy relative, Boaz, through her kindness.

RUTH VI (AWARDED HIS WINGS)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 15 Sep 1985 19:55:00 +0000

RUTH IV (AWARDED HIS WINGS)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 08 Sep 1985 19:56:00 +0000

RUTH III (AWARDED HIS WINGS)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 11 Aug 1985 19:56:00 +0000

RUTH II (AWARDED HIS WINGS)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 28 Jul 1985 19:38:00 +0000

RUTH I (AWARDED HIS WINGS)

Stuart McAlpine Partners — Sun, 21 Jul 1985 19:37:00 +0000