Author Archives: PastorDave

“He is NOT here! He is RISEN!”

Posted on April 19, 2025 by PastorDave

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 29 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading →

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A Gift of Love…and the Lust for Blood Money

Posted on April 18, 2025 by PastorDave

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 3 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading →

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The Evil Cast of Characters Who Killed the Lord Jesus

Posted on April 17, 2025 by PastorDave

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 2 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading →

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The Story of the Passion of the Christ | Table of Contents / Lessons Index

Posted on April 17, 2025 by PastorDave

These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, yes, I confess that I capitalized on the popularity and … Continue reading →

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The Wicked Plot to Kill Jesus

Posted on April 17, 2025 by PastorDave

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 1 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. … Continue reading →

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‘HOT TAKE’ ON PROVERBS 18.1-2…

Posted on March 21, 2025 by PastorDave

“Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all judgment. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his own opinion.” ~Proverbs 18.1-2 I read these words day before yesterday in my Daily Encounter … Continue reading →

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Second Missionary Journey: Thessalonica, Berea, Athens

Posted on September 21, 2024 by PastorDave

ACTS: Church on Mission | Lesson 17 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read Acts 17.1-34 INTRODUCTION / CONNECTIONS / CONTEXT 1/ This lesson is a continuation of the last lesson, and the narrative of this second missionary journey will … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Prayer from 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Posted on September 19, 2024 by PastorDave

SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Corinthians 1.1-11 PASTORAL PRAYER: For the Sick and Hurting O GOD, We worship and bless You as the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. You alone have all the comfort we need in all of … Continue reading →

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Second Missionary Journey: ‘Macedonian Call’ & Philippi

Posted on September 14, 2024 by PastorDave

ACTS: Church on Mission | Lesson 16 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read Acts 15.36—16.40 INTRODUCTION / CONNECTIONS / CONTEXT 1/ In our last lesson, we reviewed the ‘Jerusalem council’ when they met together to discuss and decide how … Continue reading →

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Controversy, Conflict, and a Council: What to do with the Gentiles?

Posted on September 7, 2024 by PastorDave

ACTS: Church on Mission | Lesson 15 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read Acts 15.1-35 INTRODUCTION / CONNECTIONS / CONTEXT 1/ As we ended our last two lessons, Paul and Barnabas have just returned from their first missionary outreach … Continue reading →

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