WHY MARY

1. SHE WAS FAVORED BY THE GREAT I AM -- MATTHEW 1:16
1. She was picked by God -- Luke 1:26-36
2. She was pointed by the Holy Ghost -- Matthew 1:18
2. SHE WAS FOUND WITH JESUS -- MATTHEW 1:18
1. She was carrying God -- Matthew 1:26
2. She was carrying the Gospel -- Matthew 1:21
3. SHE FEARED THE PUBLIC
1. Because of who she called Lord
2. Because of the load she carried
4. SHE WAS FAITHFUL IN HER SERVICE
1. In her behavior
2. In her belief

I THINK I'LL JUST GO WITH GOD

1. THE TIMES -- RUTH 1:1
1. They were loose times -- Judges 21:25
2. They were lacking times -- Ruth 1:1
2. THE TESTING -- RUTH 1:3-5
1. Sometimes they seem impossible even for God
2. Sometimes they are injurous
3. Most times they will intrude our lives
3. THE TEMPTATION -- RUTH 1:9-19
1. Of His presence
2. Of His power
3. Of His plan
4. THE TRIUMPH -- RUTH 2:1
1. The place of triumph -- Ruth 1:22
2. The person of triumph -- Ruth 2:1

WHEN THE LORD BECOMES GOD

1. THE REVELATION
1. It's right on time -- Genesis 17:1
2. It's rare on its selection
2. THE REQUIREMENTS
1. Apperance -- Genesis 17:1
2. Attention -- Genesis 17:1
3. THE REALIZATION
1. Of His presence
2. Of His power
3. Of His plan
4. THE REWARDS
1. A son
2. The seed

WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN

1. AN END THAT IS SURE
1. Time's gonna cease -- Revelations 21:23-25
2. Trials will be conquored -- Job 23:1-10
3. Traveling will be completed -- Hebrews 11:8-10
4. Troubles will be concluded -- 2nd Chronicles 4:8-5:1
2. SOME EVENTS THAT ARE SWEET
1. A telling will be shared -- 2nd Chronicles 9:6
2. A throne will be seen -- Revelations 4:2
3. A treasure will be served -- Revelations 4:4
4. A triumphant Savior to shout about -- Revelations 5:1-8
5. A table will be set -- Revelations 19:7-9
6. A thanksgiving with satisfaction
3. AN ETERNITY THAT IS SOBERING
1. A life that will last
4. A death that won't die

A WISE INVESTMENT

1. THE POWER OF GIVING -- MALACHI 3
1. It brings abundant provisions -- Malachi 3:10
2. It binds aggravating problems -- Malachi 3:9
2. THE PRIVILIDGE OF GIVING -- 2ND CHRONICLES 9:6-11
1. It is for your benifit as a believer -- Psalms 50
2. It is for our betterment as a body -- Acts 2:45
3. It is for your blessings as a family -- Proverbs 22:6-7,9
3. THE PLACE OF GIVING
1. The storehouse -- Malachi 3:10
4. THE PEOPLE OF GIVING
1. The elder or man of God
2. The elderly or unfortunate

RESCUED FROM THE TOMB

1. A LONG NIGHT -- MARK 4:35-38
1. It was a dark night -- Mark 4:35
2. It was a dreadful night -- Mark 4:37-38
2. A LORD WHO KNOWS -- MARK 4:35 - 5:2
1. He knows your place -- Mark 4:35
2. He knows your problem -- Mark 5:2
3. A LARGE NEED -- MARK 5:2-5
1. His need was binding -- Mark 5:2-3
2. His need was breaking -- Mark 5:5
4. A LEGION NEUTRALIZED -- MARK 5:6-13
1. He was neutralized by his presence -- Mark 5:6
2. He was neutralized by his power -- Mark 5:8-9
5. A LIFE NATURALIZED -- MARK 5:15-18
1. He was presentable -- Mark 5:15
2. He was praying -- Mark 5:18
3. He was panting after him -- Mark 5:18
4. He was preaching -- Mark 5:19-20

THE FORGOTTEN PLACE

1. THE MOUTH OF HELL -- THE WELCOME
1. It's luring
2. It's loud
2. THE MEASURE OF HELL
1. It's the easy way
2. It's the encouraged way
3. THE MULTITUDE OF HELL
1. They're lost -- Revelations 20
2. They're lonely
3. They're laden
4. THE MISTAKE OF HELL
1. It's a humbling place -- Isaiah 5:15
2. It's a hurting place
3. It's a holding place

QUALITIES OF A REAL MAN

1. ATTRACTED HE SHOULD BE -- MATTHEW 18:20
1. Christ is a friend (best) -- Proverbs 18:24
2. Christ is faithful -- Hebrews 13:5
2. AFFECTION SHOULD BE SHOWN
1. Claim should be taken -- John 10:14-16
2. Care should be taken -- John 15:7
3. APPRECIATION SHOULD BE EVIDENT -- HEBREWS 11:6
1. Reward - "Ruth"
2. Respect -- 1st Peter 3:7
4. ATTENTION HE SHOULD GIVE -- PSALMS 34:15
   1. See
   2. Hear
5. ASSURANCE HE SHOULD BRING
   1. Peacefulness he should bring -- Psalms 23
   2. Power he should bring -- Psalms 46:1
6. AWARE HE SHOULD BE
   1. Know their situation -- Revelations 2 & 3

FROM RELIGION TO REDEMPTION

1. CERTAIN CITIZENSHIP -- ACTS 16:12
1. Paul was a represenative -- Ephesians 6:20
2. Paul had a reservation -- Philippians 3:20
2. COMPASIONATE CONCERN -- ACTS 16:12-13
1. Paul was not a deserter -- Acts 16:12
2. Paul was doubtless in his message -- Acts 16:13-14
3. CAPTIVE CONVICT -- ACTS 16:14
1. She was captive by the river -- Acts 16:13
2. She was captivated by the represenative -- 1st Chronicles 1:18
3. She was convicted by the redeemer -- Acts 16:14
4. CONCEPTION - CONVERSION - CONFIRMATION
1. Her heart was opened -- Acts 16:14
2. Her habitat was opened -- Acts 16:14
3. Her home was opened -- Acts 16:15

WOULD SOMEBODY GO GET THE GLORY

1. SOMEBODY HAS TO TAKE ACTION FOR THE ARK
1. I see a place that is right -- 1st Chronicles 15:1
2. I see a people that is right -- 1st Chronicles 15:2
3. I see a procedure that is right -- 1st Chronicles 15:13
2. SOMEBODY HAS TO APPRECIATE THE ARK
1. The price of appreciation -- 2nd Samuel 6:13
2. The praise of appreciation -- 2nd Samuel 6:14
3. The proclomation of appreciation -- 2nd Samuel 6:15
4. The preperations of appreciation -- 2nd Samuel 6:15
3. SOMEBODY WILL ALWAYS AGGRIVATE THE ARK
1. They will inisiate an argument -- 2nd Samuel 6:20(b)
2. They will ignore the ark -- 2nd Samuel 6:20(c)
3. They will impact the atmosphere

HOW TO GET AN EXCELLENT SPIRIT

1. WITH THE RIGHT AFFECTIONS -- DANIEL 1:8
1. For the places of God -- 1st Chronicles 29:3
2. For the power of God -- Daniel 6:10
3. For the people of God -- Romans 12:10
2. WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDES
1. We now have backbiters
2. We now have babies
3. We outta be little Berachahs (blessings) -- 2nd Chronicles 20:26
3. WITH THE RIGHT AFFILIATIONS -- DANIEL 3:18
1. Seperate ourselves -- 2nd Corinthians 6:14
2. Speak against -- Romans 16:17-18
3. Stand still with God
4. WITH THE RIGHT ACTIONS
1. We need repentance -- Daniel 9:3-7
2. We need reenergized -- Exodus 13:3
3. We need to rejoice -- Daniel 6:22

SOME THINGS I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO

1. THE RAPTURE
1. It excites me -- Acts 1:10-11
2. It encourages me -- Luke 21:28
2. THE REDEEMER
1. He will be something to see -- Revelations 1:12-18
2. He will be something to touch -- John 20:27
3. THE REUNION
1. With the saints -- Hebrews 12:1
2. With the loved ones -- 1st Thesselonians 4:16-17
4. SOME RELIEF
1. From trials -- Revelations 14:13
2. From temptations -- 1st John 3:12
5. SOME REJOICING
   1. In shouting
   2. In singing

IF GOD DIDN'T GIVE IT - YOU AIN'T GOT IT

1. GOD'S PLAN
1. Only 1 God -- Isaiah 43:10-11
2. Only 1 name -- Acts 4:12
3. Only 1 Jesus -- John 14:6
2. GOD'S DRAWING -- JOHN 6:44
1. His way -- Psalms 34:18
2. His time -- John 5:1-4
3. His choice -- John 5:5-9
3. GOD'S GIFT -- EPHESIANS 2:8
1. Can't work for it -- Ephesians 2:9
2. Can't buy it -- Romans 5:18
3. Can't bypass it -- Matthew 7:21-23
4. GOD'S REWARD
1. Those who pray -- Matthew 6:5-6
2. Those who work -- Matthew 16:27
3. Those who seek him -- Hebrews 11:6

REFLECTIONS OF THE CROSS

1. THE LORD OF THE CROSS -- LUKE 23:33
1. Perfection of the Lord -- Romans 12:1
2. Power of the Lord -- 1st Timothy 1:7
3. Praise of the Lord -- James 2:7
2. THE LOAD OF THE CROSS -- LUKE 9:23
1. It's rejected
2. It's revealing
3. THE LOVE OF THE CROSS
1. It's the greatest love -- John 15:13-14
2. It's a grabbing love
4. THE LOOSING CROSS
1. Our testamony should reflect loosing
2. Our talents should reflect loosing
3. Our treasure should reflect loosing

MAKING THE BEST OF YOUR TIME WITH THE LORD

1. WE NEED TO THANK HIM -- PSALMS 100:4
1. For what he has done to you -- Romans 8:30
2. For what he has done for you -- Psalms 50:10
3. For what he's gonna do for you -- John 14:1
2. WE OUGHT TO TREASURE HIM
1. Because he is a faithful friend -- Proverbs 18:24
2. Because he will fight your foes -- 1st Samuel 17:37
3. Because he is the fairest of the fair -- Isaiah 46:9-10
3. WE OUGHT TO TRUST HIM -- PHILLIPIANS 3:1-6
1. With our walk
2. With the winds
3. With the waters
4. WE CAN TRIUMPH WITH HIM -- ROMANS 8:37
1. We can have victory in our personal lives
2. We can have victory in our families
3. We can have victory in our church

THE WILL OF GOD

1. IT'S SEARCHED FOR -- LUKE 22:39
1. There must be a desire -- Psalms 42: 1-3
2. There must be a determination -- Daniel 6:10
2. IT'S SEPERATED FROM -- LUKE 22:41
1. It is a prepared will
2. It is a purposed will
3. It is a personal will
3. IT WILL SEIZE THE FLESH -- LUKE 22:41-42
1. It is not conveinient to the flesh
2. It is not comfortable to the flesh
3. It will not compromise with the flesh
4. IT WILL SATISFY THE FATHER -- JOHN 3:16-17
1. It is pleasing in his work -- 1st Timothy 1:15
2. It is pleasing in his word -- John 8:29

THE WINDS

1. PREVENTING WINDS
1. Repentant Wind
2. Regenerating wind -- Proverbs 3:56
3. Redemption Wind
2. SEASONAL WIND -- Exodus 14:21
1. Rescuing Wind -- Exodus 14:22
2. Retaliating Wind -- Exodus 14:26-28
3. Replenishing Wind -- Exodus 14: 30-31
3. LOCAL WINDS -- Acts 2
1. Refreshing Wind
2. Relaxing Wind
3. Rejoicing Wind -- Acts 2:15
4. CYCLONIC WINDS -- II Kings 2:11
1. Rehearsed Winds
2. Resisted Winds
3. Reigning Winds
4. Be Ready Wind

THE PRESS

1. SOME ARE WATCHING
1. Because they're absent
2. For accusation
3. For arguing material
2. SOME ARE WANTING
1. A touch
2. A treasure (Matthew 21:12)
3. To talk
3. SOME ARE WORSHIPING
1. Mary (John Chapter 12)
2. Legion (Mark Chapter 5)
3. Lame man (Acts Chapter 3)

SAVED IN THE NICK OF TIME

1. A DESPORATE CONDITION REQUIRED
1. A hopeless condition -- Luke 23:39
2. A humbled condition -- Luke 23:40
3. A honest condition -- Luke 23:41
2. A DOOMED CONCLUSION REALIZED -- LUKE 16
1. A painful conclusion -- Luke 16:23
2. A promised conclusion -- Luke 16:27-29
3. A preventable conclusion -- 2nd Peter 3:9
3. A DELIVERING CHRIST THAT IS REACHABLE
1. He delivers peace -- Matthew 14:22-32
2. He delivers Paradise -- Luke 23:42-43

NARROW MINDED AND PROUD OF IT

1. I HAVE A NARROW MINDED FATHER -- EXODUS 20:3-5
1. He is narrow in his mind set -- Matthew 7:3
2. He is narrow in his worship -- Matthew 7:4
3. He is narrow in his leniency -- Matthew 7:5
2. I SERVE A NARROW MINDED SAVIOR -- JOHN 14:6
1. He is narrow on the way -- Acts 4:12
2. He is narrow on the truth -- John 8:24-32
3. He is narrow on the life -- John 1:4
3. I'M SAVED BY A NARROW MINDED SALVATION
1. It is narrow in its procurment -- John 10:1
2. It is narrow in its payment -- Ephesians 2:4-10
3. It is narrow in its penalty -- Matthew 7:13
4. I PREACH A NARROW MINDED SCRIPTURES -- REVELATIONS 22:18
   1. Narrow in its concept -- 1st Corinthians 2:13-16
   2. Narrow in its content -- Revelations 22:18-19
   3. Narrow in its conception -- 2nd Peter 1:19-21
   4. Narrow in its conservation -- Matthew 24:35

A RESERVATION BECAUSE OF JONATHAN

1. HE WAS FOUND -- 2ND SAMUEL 9:4
1. God knows your place
2. God knows your problem
3. God knows your plan
2. HE WAS FETCHED -- 2ND SAMUEL 9:5
1. He was plucked out of Lo-debar
2. He was placed in to the kings palace
3. HE WAS FAVORED -- 2ND SAMUEL 9:6
1. He got peace
2. He got a new place
3. He went from pauper to prince
4. HE WAS FED -- 2ND SAMUEL 9:7
1. At the kings table
2. As the kings son
3. With the kings bread

SOMETHINGS ARE ALWAYS BUTTING IN

1. THE MAN -- 2ND KINGS 5:1
1. Powerful man
2. Popular man
3. Problemed man
2. THE MAID -- 2ND KINGS 5:2-3
1. Her captivity
2. Her concern
3. THE MESSAGE -- 2ND KINGS 5:9-10
1. It was sent -- 2nd Kings 5:9
2. It was simple -- 2nd Kings 5:11
3. It was strong -- 2nd Kings 5:12
4. It was sure -- 2nd Kings 5:14
4. THE MIRACLE -- 2ND KINGS 5:14-15
1. Obedience
2. Order
3. Overcoming