Types of Gifts Found in the Bible (1)
I. THE GIFT OF A DOWRY
II. GIFTS OF BRIBERY
III. GIFTS OF SERVICE
IV. GIFTS OF WORSHIP
V. GIFTS OF FAVOR (2 Sam. 19:42)
VI. FALSE GIFTS (Prov. 25:14)

Word Association, The Elderly
I. WISDOM
II. EXPERIENCE
III. RESPECT
IV. EXAMPLE
V. SWEET/KIND

The Prohibition of Vengeance, Romans 12.19-21
I. REVENGE IS RESTRAINED (Rom. 12:19a)
II. REQUEST FOR ROOM (Rom. 12:19b)
III. REASSURANCE OF REVELATION (Rom. 12:19c)
IV. RESORT TO RELIEF (Rom. 12:20a)
V. RESULTS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (Rom. 12:20b)
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REDEEMED (Rom. 12:21)

The Key Verse of Galatians, Galatians 5.1
I. THE PRECEPT: Stand fast...
II. THE PLACE: ...in the liberty...
III. THE PERSON: ...wherewith Christ hath made us free...
IV. THE PROBLEM: ...and be not entangled again...
V. THE PRISON: ...in the yoke of bondage.

Protocols of the Christian Life (4), Romans 12.16-18
I. BE OF THE SAME MIND ONE TOWARD ANOTHER (Rom. 12:16a)
II. MIND NOT HIGH THINGS, BUT CONDESCEND TO MEN OF LOW ESTATE (Rom. 12:16b)
III. BE NOT WISE IN YOUR OWN CONCEITS ( Rom. 12:16c)
IV. RECOMPENSE TO NO MAN EVIL FOR EVIL (Rom. 12:17a)
V. PROVIDE THINGS HONEST IN THE SIGHT OF ALL MEN (Rom. 12:17b)
VI. IF IT BE POSSIBLE, AS MUCH AS LIETH IN YOU, LIVE PEACEABLY WITH ALL MEN (Rom. 12:18)

Questions & Answers (117)
I. QUESTION #1: The Origin of Christmas
II. QUESTION #2: Old Testament Prophets
III. QUESTION: A Need at OceanSide

Protocols of The Christian Life (3), Romans 12.13-15
I. DISTRIBUTING TO THE NECESSITY OF THE SAINTS (Rom. 12:13a)
II. GIVEN TO HOSPITALITY (Rom. 12:13b)
III. BLESS THEM WHICH PERSECUTE YOU (Rom. 12:14)
IV. REJOICE WITH THEM THAT DO REJOICE (Rom. 12:15a)
V. WEEP WITH THEM THAT WEEP (Rom. 12:15b)

The Roots of Gratitude
I. A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE GIVER
II. A RECOGNITION OF THE COST/VALUE OF THE GIFT
III. A REALIZATION THE GIFT IS NOT EARNED BY THE RECIPIENT
IV. A REGARD THAT THE GIVER DID NOT HAVE TO GIVE THE GIFT
V. A RAGE TO PLEASE GOD
VI. A RAPTURE OF KNOWING ANOTHER IS THINKING OF ME
VII. A RESPECT FOR THE GIVER'S AFFECTION

Protocols for Christian Living (2), Romans 12.11-13
I. NOT SLOTHFUL IN BUSINESS; FERVENT IN SPIRIT; SERVING THE LORD (Rom. 12:11)
II. REJOICING IN HOPE (Rom. 12:12)
III. PATIENT IN TRIBULATION (Rom. 12:12)
IV. CONTINUING INSTANT IN PRAYER (Rom. 12:12)

The Three Cries of A King, Psalm 3.1-8
I. THE CRY OF TROUBLE (Ps. 3:1-2)
II. THE CRY OF TRUST (Ps. 3:3-6)
III. THE CRY OF TRIUMPH (Ps. 3:7-8)

Protocols for Christian Living (1), Romans 12.9-10
I. LET LOVE BE WITHOUT DISSIMULATION (Rom. 12:9a)
II. ABHOR THAT WHICH IS EVIL (Rom. 12:9b)
III. CLEAVE TO THAT WHICH IS GOOD (Rom. 12:9c)
IV. BE KINDLY AFFECTIONED ONE TO ANOTHER WITH BROTHERLY LOVE (Rom. 12:10a)
V. IN HONOUR PREFERRING ONE ANOTHER (Rom. 12:10b)

Six Loves
I. SELF LOVE Delightful Love
II. LOVE FOR THE WORLD Delectable Love
III. LOVE FOR FAMILY Delicate Love
IV. LOVE FOR GOD Divine Love
V. LOVE FOR GOD'S WORD Demanding Love
VI. LOVE FOR OTHERS Difficult Love

Questions & Answers (116)
I. QUESTION #1: Holy Spirit's Role in the Old Testament
II. QUESTION #2: Taking God Seriously
III. QUESTION #3: The Identity of Eunuchs

The Tree of Calvary (2)
I. THE POWER OF PREACHING (1 Cor. 1:18)
II. THE REALITY OF RECONCILIATION (Eph. 2:16)
III. THE CESSEATION OF A COVENANT (Col. 2:14) See Gal. 5:11
IV. THE ORIGIN OF OPPOSITION (Gal. 6:14)
V. THE VEHICLE OF VICTORY (Heb. 12:2)
VI. THE ESSENTIAL OF ETERNAL LIFE

The Practice of Christian Gifts, Romans 12.6-8
I. A REVIEW SENTENCE (Rom. 12:6a)
II. A REFLECTION ON THE SEVEN GIFTS (Rom. 12:6b-8)

The Tree of Calvary (1)
I. THE "EXCELLENCE" OF THE EMPIRE OF ROME
II. THE CURSE OF A CRIMINAL
III. THE TROUBLE OF A TRAVELER
IV. THE SOURCE OF SUFFERING
V. THE MEANS OF MOCKERY (Matt. 27:40, 42; Mark 15:30, 32)
VI. THE PLACARD OF A POTENTATE (John 19:19)
VII. THE TOOL OF TERMINATION

A Plurality, but Still One, Romans 12.4-5
I. THE COMPARISON (Rom. 12:4-5)
II. THE COMPOSITION
III. THE COORDINATION

When We Work, God Works
I. PRAYER
II. CHURCH GROWTH
III. TRANSFORMATION
IV. GIVING
V. FAITH

The Proper Perspective of Self, Romans 12.3
I. PAUL'S AUTHORITY: For I say, through the grace given unto me...
II. PAUL'S AUDIENCE: ...to every man that is among you...
III. PAUL'S APPEAL:
IV. PAUL'S AFFIRMATION: ...according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith

Questions & Answers (115)
I. QUESTION #1: SATAN, DEMONS, DEVILS, AND EVIL SPIRITS
II. QUESTION #2: Pardoned from Hell
III. QUESTION #3: Philippine Mission Work

Forty-One Years
I. A TEMPLE WAS ESTABLISHED
II. A HOSPITAL WAS FORMED
III. A BODY WAS CREATED
IV. A SHEEPFOLD WAS ERECTED
V. A VINEYARD WAS PLANTED
VI. AN ARMY WAS COMMISSIONED
VII. A LIGHT WAS LIT

The Proffer of Two Lifestyles, Romans 12.2
I. THE COUNSEL TO REFRAIN
II. THE COUNSEL TO REVOLUTIONIZE
III. THE COUNSEL TO RENEW
IV. THE COUNSEL TO RATIFY

We Must Also Finish Strong
I. THE EXHORTATIONS
II. THE END
III. THE EFFORT
I. Cries for clemency (1 John 1:9)
IV. THE EXAMPLES

Our Presentation to God, Romans 12.1
I. THE PLEA: "I beseech you therefore, brethren..."
II. THE PREMISE: "...by the mercies of God..."
III. THE PRESENTATION: "...that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God..."
IV. THE PLAUSIBILITY: "...which is your reasonable service."

Questions & Answers (114)
I. QUESTION #1: Church & Bible Class Attendance
II. QUESTION #2: Saying the words: "Good luck."

In the Upper Room with Jesus (30), A Prayer for Reward, John 17.24-26
I. JESUS' DESIRE (JOHN 17:24a)
II. JESUS' DESIGN (John 17:24b)
III. JESUS' DISCLOSURE (John 17:25a)
IV. JESUS' DISCERNMENT (John 17:25b)
V. JESUS' DECLARATION (John 17:26)

Be Ye Therefore Perfect, Matthew 5.48, What Holiness Does God Require of Us (2)
I. BE CAREFUL LITTLE EARS
II. BE CAREFUL LITTLE HANDS
III. BE CAREFUL LITTLE FEET
IV. BE CAREFUL LITTLE HEART

Jesus in Saul's Conversion
I. THE PERSECUTION OF JESUS
II. THE MANIFESTATION OF JESUS
III. THE INSTRUCTION OF JESUS
IV. THE MINISTRATION OF JESUS
V. THE SALVATION OF JESUS
VI. THE PROCLAMATION OF JESUS
VII. THE AFFLICTION FOR JESUS

Be Ye Therefore Perfect, Matthew 5.48, What Holiness Does God Require (1)
I. BE CAREFUL LITTLE EYES
II. BE CAREFUL LITTLE TONGUE

Foundational Truths (12), Obedience
I. THE DEFINTION OF OBEY
II. PLAIN PASSAGES TEACHING OBEDIENCE
III. SYNOMYMS FOR OBEY
IV. THE DIFFICULTY OF OBEDIENCE
V. EXAMPLES OF OBEDIENCE
VI. WHAT OBEDIENCE DOES

In the Upper Room with Jesus (29), Jesus' Prayer for Unity, John 17.20-23
I. THE PEOPLE (John 17:20a)
II. THE PETITION (John 17:21a)
III. THE PATTERN (John 17:21b)
IV. THE PURPOSE (John 17:21c)
V. THE PRIVILEGE (John 17:22)
VI. THE PERFECTION (JOHN 17:23a)
VII. THE PURPOSE (John 17:23b)

Questions & Answers (113)
I. QUESTION #1: Mark and Luke
II. QUESTION #2: Illness and Sin
III. QUESTION #3: Valentine's Day

What the Lord Will Not Do
I. HE WILL NOT FORCE MAN TO SERVE HIM
II. HE WILL NOT SAVE MEN WITHOUT THE GOSPEL
III. HE WILL NOT SIMPLY OVERLOOK YOUR SINS
IV. HE WILL NOT POINT YOU IN THE WRONG DIRECTION
V. HE WILL NOT FORSAKE THOSE WHO ARE FAITHFUL
VI. HE WILL NOT JUDGE YOU UNFAIRLY
VII. HE WILL NOT CEASE TO LOVE AND CARE FOR YOU

Paul's Eight-Fold Description of Homosexuality (2), Romans 1.18-32
I. DUMPED IN WITH OTHER SINS (Rom. 1:29-31)
II. DELIVERS A REWARD (Rom. 1:27)
III. DISCARDS THE TRUTH
IV. DESERVES GOD'S WRATH (Rom. 1:18, 32)

The Gospel Is for All
I. THE LAW WAS GIVEN ONLY TO THE JEWS
II. CHRIST DIED FOR ALL
III. THE APOSTLES COMMISSIONED TO GO INTO THE WORLD
IV. THE APOSTLES TOOK THE GOSPEL TO THE WORLD
I. NOTE: The last half of Acts reveals the missionary journeys of Paul alone. The other eleven twelve apostles were also taking the gospel into the world.
V. WE MUST SEEK TO GET THE GOSPEL INTO THE WORLD

Paul's Eight-Fold Description of Homosexuality (1), Romans 1.18-32
I. DELINEATED AS EVIL
II. DESIRE OF THE HEART
III. DEPARTURE FROM THE NATURAL USE OF THE BODY
IV. DISHONOR THE BODY

The Grace of Rebuke
I. MEANINGS
II. MANIFESTATIONS
III. MUSTS
I. A head of flint (Amos 5:10; Ezek. 3:9)

In the Upper Room with Jesus (28), A Prayer for Sanctification, John 17.16-19, (2)
I. THE MARK OF SEPARATION (John 17:16)
II. THE METHOD OF SANCTIFICATION (John 17:17)
III. THE MISSION OF THE SANCTIFIED (John 17:18)
IV. THE MASTER WAS SET APART (John 17:19)

Questions & Answers (112)
I. QUESTION #1: King Lemuel
II. QUESTION #2: Matthew 19:17
III. QUESTION #3: Luke 22:3

Suffering That Makes a Difference (2)
I. SUFFERING ALLOWS US TO APPRECIATE JOY
II. SUFFERING DEVELOPS POSITIVE CHRISTIAN ATTRIBUTES
III. SUFFERING ENABLES US TO COMFORT OTHERS WHO ARE SUFFERING

The Roles of Women
I. THE ROLE OF FAITHFUL MEMBERS
II. THE ROLE OF KEEPER OF THE HOME
III. THE ROLE OF A TEACHER

Suffering That Makes A World of Difference (1)
I. THE PLETHORA OF SUFFERING
II. THE ORIGIN OF SUFFERING
III. THE BENEFITS OF SUFFERING

It's Time to Grow
I. GROWTH IS COMMANDED
II. GROWTH IS PICTURED
III. GROWTH IS MEASURED

Being A Student
I. THE DEFINITIONS
II. THE MANIFESTATIONS
I. Resilient
III. THE OPERATION

I Am Their Father...I Will Be
I. I WILL BE LOVING AND KIND
II. I WILL BE CLEAR AND FIRM
III. I WILL BE CONSISTENT AND JUST
IV. I WILL BE PRESENT AND ACTIVE
V. I WILL BE COMPASSIONATE AND FORGIVING
VI. I WILL BE SPIRITUAL AND EXEMPLARY

I Am Their Father...I Will
I. I WILL BE A PROVIDER
II. I WILL BE A TEACHER
III. I WILL BE A PROTECTOR
IV. I WILL BE A LEADER
V. I WILL BE AN ENCOURAGER
VI. I WILL BE AN PRAYER-WARRIOR
VII. I WILL BE A FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN

Causes of Religiouis Division (2)
I. THE LOVE OF POWER
II. HOLDING TO MAN-MADE TRADITIONS
III. IGNORANCE

In the Upper Room with Jesus (27), A Prayer for Protection, John 17.11-15
I. THE DILEMMA (John 17:11a)
II. THE DESIRE (John 17:11b-12)
III. THE DESIGN (John 17:13)
IV. THE DISDAIN (John 17:14)
V. THE DELIVERANCE (John 17:15)

Causes of Division (1)
I. FALSE DOCTRINE
II. A PARTY SPIRIT AMONG MEMBERS
III. ANGER, HATRED, STRIFE, AND CONFLICT

Questions & Answers (111)
I. QUESTION #1: King of the Jews
II. QUESTION #2: Jesus Possessing a Sense of Humor

How Does the Bible Describe Heaven
I. THE PRESENCE OF DEITY
II. THE FULFILLMENT OF HOPE
III. ABSOLUTE PURITY
IV. A ROOM OF WORSHIP
V. A PLACE OF UNIQUE THINGS
VI. HOME OF THE FAITHFUL
VII. JOY BEYOND MEASURE
VIII. A FOREVER EXISTENCE

A Better Understanding of God (7), The Trinity, God in Three Persons
I. MORE THAN ONE CAN BE CALLED ONE
II. CONFUSING STATEMENTS IF THERE IS ONLY ONE BEING
III. PASSAGES THAT NOTE THREE BEINGS IN THE GODHEAD
IV. ILLUSTRATIONS OF THREE BEING ONE

The Purposes of Accountability
I. TO OBEY GOD
II. TO BE FAIR TO ALL
III. TO ASSIST IN THE GROWTH OF THE INDIVIDUAL
IV. TO BEAR FRUIT IN THE BODY OF CHRIST
V. TO PROTECT OTHERS AGAINST SIN
VI. TO REWARD AND PUNISH
VII. TO FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS
VIII. TO SAVE OUR SOULS (Ezek. 3:17-19)

In the Upper Room with Jesus (26), Jesus' High Priestly Prayer (2), John 17.6-10
I. THE WORK OF MANIFESTATION (John 17:6)
II. THE WORK OF REVELATION (John 17:7)
III. THE WORK OF INSTRUCTION (John 17:8)
IV. THE WORK OF SUPPLICATION (John 17:9)
V. THE WORK OF SOLIDIFICATION (John 17:10)

Barren Women with Children
I. LESSONS ABOUT GOD
II. LESSONS ABOUT MAN
III. LESSONS ABOUT GOD'S BLESSINGS

Memories of My Mom
I. MOM LOVED TO TRAVEL
II. MOM WAS ONE WHO ALWAYS CARED DEEPLY FOR HER CHILDREN
III. MOM WAS ONE WHO WORKED HARD TO HELP PROVIDE FOR HER FAMILY
IV. MOM WAS NOT ONE WHO NEEDED TO BE SERVED
V. MOM WAS A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR US
VI. MOM WANTED TO LIVE A LIFE OF NO REGRETS
VII. MOM HAD A GOOD AND HONEST HEART

Foundational Truths, A Capella Music in Worship
I. GOD'S WORD IS THE STANDARD
II. WORSHIP IS IMPORTANT TO GOD
III. WHY NO INSTRUMENT (6 Points)
IV. IT IS NOT A BIG DEAL

Questions & Answers (110)
I. QUESTION #1: The Chronology of the Four Gospels
II. QUESTION #2: The Swords of the Disciples
III. QUESTION #3: Luke 16:17

Questions & Answers (109), Q&A about Easter
I. WHAT IS EASTER?
II. WHERE DOES THE WORD EASTER COME FROM?
III. WHEN WAS THE FIRST CELEBRATION OF EASTER AS A HOLY DAY?
IV. WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THE CELEBRATION OF EASTER?
V. WHY DON'T THE CHURCHES OF CHRIST CELEBRATE EASTER?

In the Upper Room with Jesus (25), Jesus' High Priestly Prayer (1), John 17.1-5
I. THE BEGINNING OF THE PRAYER (John 17:1)
II. THE BLESSING OF ETERNAL LIFE (John 17:2-3)
III. THE BEHEST OF JESUS (John 17:4-5)

The Struggles of A New Christian
I. WEAK IN KNOWLEDGE
II. WAYS OF THE WORLD
III. WITHHOLDING COMMITMENT
IV. WARPED CONCEPT OF SALVATION
V. WANTING IN RELATIONSHIPS
VI. WISHES GO UNFULFILLED

Ignorant of God's Righteousness, Romans 10.1-3
I. THE PRAYER (Rom. 10:1)
II. THE PASSION (Rom. 10:2a)
III. THE PROBLEM (Rom. 10:2b-3)

Paul's Plea for Unity, Ephesiians 4.1-6
I. THE PERSON MAKING THE PLEA (Eph. 4:1a).
II. THE PLEA ITSELF (Eph. 4:1b)
III. THE PERSONAL TRAITS FOR UNITY (Eph. 4:2-3)
IV. THE PLATFORMS OF UNITY (Eph. 4:4-6)

Conflict Resolution, Problem-Solving
I. WARNINGS
II. STEPS TO RESOLVING CONFLICT

In the Upper Room with Jesus (24), The Closing Remarks, John 16.29-33
I. THE APOSTLES' COMPREHENSION (John 16:29-30)
II. THE CHALLENGE OF JESUS (John 16:31)
III. JESUS' CERTAINTY (John 16:32)
IV. THE LORD'S COMFORT (John 16:33)

A Better Understanding of God, God, The Holy One (6)
I. GOD IS HOLY
II. THE DEFINITION OF HOLY
III. GOD MEETS THE CRITERION
IV. THE INFLUENCE OF GOD'S HOLINESS
I. His calling is holy (2 Tim. 1:9).
V. THIS HOLY GOD WANTS US TO BE HOLY

Forgiving Oneself
I. THE PURPOSE OF NOT FORGIVING ONESELF
II. SOME POINTS FOR THOSE WHO WILL NOT FORGIVE THEMSELVES
III. A PURPOSEFUL LIFE AFTER ONE HAS SINNED

Questions & Answers (108)
I. QUESTION #1: Matthew 12:43-45
II. QUESTION #2: Unforgiveable Sins
III. QUESTION #3: OceanSide's focus in the month of March

When Will God Simply Excuse (2)
I. WHEN A PERSON FOLLOWS THE MAJORITY
II. WHEN A PERSON ONLY HAS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST
III. IF A PERSON HAS BEEN BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST
IV. WHEN A PERSON MEETS HIS SPIRITUAL QUOTA

Foundational Truths (10), Saving Faith
I. THE DEFINITION OF FAITH
II. THE FOUNTAIN OF FAITH
III. THE ACTION OF FAITH

When Does God Simply Excuse (1)
I. WHEN A PERSON ACTS OUT OF IGNORANCE
II. WHEN A PERSON IS SINCERE
III. WHEN A PERSON IS GOOD
IV. WHEN A PERSON AT LEAST TRIES
V. WHEN A PERSON COMPLIES WITH THE THINGS HE WAS TAUGHT

In the Upper Room with Jesus (23), Policies and Procedures, John 16.23-28
I. REQUESTS (John 16:23-24)
II. THE REVELATION (John 16:25-26)
III. THE RELATIONSHIPS (John 16:27-28)

Foundational Truths (9), Elders, Bishops, Presbyters
I. A PLURALITY OF MEN
II. A PLURALITY OF NAMES
III. A PLURALITY OF QUALIFICATIONS
IV. A PLURALITY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Remember Now Thy Creator, Ecclesiastes 12.1
I. THE ACT OF MIND: Remember
II. THE ADVERB OF TIME: Now
III. THE AGENT OF CREATION: Thy Creator
IV. THE AGE OF IMPORTANCE: In the days of thy youth
V. THE AFFLICTION OF AGING: while the evil days come not

A Better Understanding of God (5), God, The Revealer (2)
I. HIS DIVINE WORD
II. THE PLAN OF SALVATION

Questions & Answers (107)
I. QUESTION #1: The "Great" I Am
II. QUESTION #2: Adam and Eve
III. QUESTION #3: Additional Mission Work

A Better Understanding of God (4), God, the Revealer
I. GOD REVEALED HIMSELF

What It Means to Be Saved
I. TO BE SAVED MEANS THAT YOU ARE NO LONGER LOST
II. TO BE SAVED MEANS THAT YOU EXPERIENCE THE FULNESS OF GOD'S LOVE
III. TO BE SAVED IS TO BE FORGIVEN
IV. TO BE SAVED IS TO BE FREE FROM GOD'S WRATH
V. TO BE SAVED IS TO HAVE HOPE

Convenience, or, Conviction
I. OUR RELIGION SHOULD BE PRACTICED WITH CONVICTION
II. OUR RELIGION CAN BE PRACTICED OUT OF CONVENIENCE
III. THE PROBLEMS WITH CONVENIENCE
I. Convenience often pleases man.
IV. JESUS' LIFE IS CERTAINLY NOT A MATTER OF CONVENIENCE

In the Upper Room with Jesus (22), Jesus Confuses His Disciples, John 16.16-22
I. JESUS' COMMENT (John 16:16)
II. THE APOSTLES' CONFUSION (John 16:17-18)
III. JESUS' CLARIFICATION (John 16:19-22)

A New Life in Christ
I. A NEW HOPE
II. A NEW STANDARD
III. A NEW PURPOSE
IV. A NEW OUTLOOK
V. A NEW HOME

Questions & Answers (106)
I. QUESTION #1: New Cloth on An Old Garment, Matt. 9:16
II. QUESTION #2: Concubines and Adultery
III. QUESTION #3: Forgiveness of Sin versus the Consequences of Sin

God Had A Dream
I. THE PROMISE TO ABRAHAM
II. THE PROPHECIES OF MEN OF GOD
III. THE PROCLAMATIONS OF JESUS CHRIST
IV. THE FULFILMENT OF THE DREAM
V. PAUL'S MINISTRY

Dreamers and Their Dreams
I. THE DREAMS OF JOSEPH
II. THE DREAMS OF NEBUCHADNEZZAR
III. THE DREAM OF PETER