Summary of the Inductive Bible Study Process

Step One: Overview Begin and continue with an attitude of prayer. Read and re-read the book to be studied. Identify the type of literature with which you are dealing. Deal with the book objectively. Read and re-read the text until you discover those words and phrases that are repeated. Mark these key words and phrases. … Continue reading Summary of the Inductive Bible Study Process →

Self Defense For Families

The Best Self Defense: avoid the situation use common sense stay aware of surroundings keep you distance from possible trouble form neighborhood watches - police help set up Home: lock doors and windows outdoor lights fences shrubbery trimmed and away from windows dog–best deterrent and alarm alarm and /or just stickers don't leave key near … Continue reading Self Defense For Families →

Keeping Your Kids & Teens Safe in Cyberspace

Basic Rules of Online Safety for Teens Keep your identity private (screen names / profile information) Never get together with someone you “meet” online Never respond to e-mail, chat comments, or newsgroup messages that are hostile, belligerent, inappropriate, or in any way make you feel uncomfortable Talk with your parents about their expectations and ground … Continue reading Keeping Your Kids & Teens Safe in Cyberspace →

Giving Letter (7/2004)

July 26, 2004 Dear Family of Friends, A couple of weeks ago I returned from our annual trek through the Andes Mountains of Peru. Each year I lead a team of 30 to 40 people on a five-day trek through some of the most beautiful terrain this side of heaven. Our purpose is not sight … Continue reading Giving Letter (7/2004) →

The End of the Road

The End of the Road By Phil Winfield Bible Text: Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 20:11-22 Preached on: Sunday, May 23, 2004 Grace Church of Des Moines, IA 4200 E. 25th Street Des Moines, IA 50317 Website: http://www.gracehome.com Online Sermons: http://gracehome.sermonaudio.com Take your Bibles if you would, please, and turn to the book of Hebrews chapter nine. We are going … Continue reading The End of the Road →

Peace on the Road

Peace on the Road By Phil Winfield Bible Text: Revelation 3:10, Isaiah 9:6-7 Preached on: Sunday, May 9, 2004 Grace Church of Des Moines, IA 4200 E. 25th Street Des Moines, IA 50317 Website: http://www.gracehome.com Online Sermons: http://gracehome.sermonaudio.com You have your Bibles open to Revelation chapter three and verse 10. Let me just read that verse we kicked … Continue reading Peace on the Road →

Description of a “Typical” Church

"It is easier to give birth than to raise the dead." The typical church in America has lost its First Love. In most congregations, the reason for existance has become self-serving and self-centered. The pastor, God’s appointed leader within the body, is many times little more than a paid errand boy. The direction and focus … Continue reading Description of a “Typical” Church →

The Road Hog

The Road Hog By Phil Winfield Bible Text: 2 Thessalonians 2 Preached on: Sunday, April 25, 2004 Grace Church of Des Moines, IA 4200 E. 25th Street Des Moines, IA 50317 Website: http://www.gracehome.com Online Sermons: http://gracehome.sermonaudio.com Now everybody needs to put on your mental running shoes with me tonight. I am running out of weeks … Continue reading The Road Hog →

Vanished Without A Trace–Part 2

Vanished Without A Trace (Part 2) By Phil Winfield Bible Text: Matthew 24; Titus 2:11-15 Preached on: Sunday, April 18, 2004 Grace Church of Des Moines, IA 4200 E. 25th Street Des Moines, IA 50317 Website: http://www.gracehome.com Online Sermons: http://gracehome.sermonaudio.com We started on the road ahead. I like to play with my computer. Do you … Continue reading Vanished Without A Trace–Part 2 →

Vanished Without A Trace

Vanished Without a Trace By Phil Winfield Bible Text: Matthew 24 Preached on: Sunday, April 11, 2004 Grace Church of Des Moines, IA 4200 E. 25th Street Des Moines, IA 50317 Website: http://www.gracehome.com Online Sermons: http://gracehome.sermonaudio.com Take your Bibles if you would, please and turn to Matthew chapter 24 and we are going t pick … Continue reading Vanished Without A Trace →