Bible Study Workshop

Don't look back. The future looks bright ahead.

As you pass this little church, be sure to plan a visit, so when at last you're carried in, God won't ask, "Who is it?"

I don't care how much you know until I know how much you care.

JESUS! Accept no substitutes.

Forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them more.*

The wheels of progress are not turned by cranks!

Drive carefully! It is not only cars that can be recalled by their maker.

God loves everyone, but prefers "fruits of the spirit" over "religious nuts"!

A sermon does not have to be eternal to be immortal.

Anything you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe in and enthusiastically act upon, must...absolutely must... come to pass!

The biggest limitations are those we place on ourselves.

When it comes to giving, some people will stop at nothing.

Exercise daily. Walk with God.

Diligence is the mother of good fortune.

Love is not what you say. Love is what you do.

Adam blamed Eve, Eve blamed the snake, and the snake didn't have a leg to stand on!

He who angers you, controls you.

The Bible has nothing to fear except neglect.

Wisdom has two sides: Having something to say, Not saying it!

Win from within!

The meek shall inherit the earth, if it's alright with you!

There are many ways of life that lead to death, but there is one way that leads to life.

May your spirit be calmed and your pain be eased. May you receive comfort from those who care for you. Blessed are you, O God, who brings healing to the sick. (taken from Jewish Liturgy)

Christians, like pianos, need frequent tuning*

When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there.

Unlike politicians, Jesus always keeps his promises!

Don't give God instructions - just report for duty!

If you don't climb the mountain, you can't see the view.

For all you do, His blood's for you.

Jesus Saves! ...and so should you.

God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us.

Only you can make you happy.

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

Stop, Drop and Roll Won't Work in Hell!

Don't judge folks by their relatives.

For every sin Satan has an excuse.

A church alive is worth the drive.

There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.

The Christian has a reason to live that's worth dying for.

Prayer is the delight of the joyful, as well as the solace of the afflicted.

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. Albert Schweitzer

You don't have to be much of a musician to toot your own horn.

God's favorite department: Lost and found!

It is easier to preach ten sermons that it is to live one.

A lot of church members who are singing "Standing on the Promises" are just sitting on the memories.

Without the bread of life, You are toast!

Every path has a few puddles.

You will never change what you are unwilling to confront.

It takes a real man to be a real dad!

Every day try to put a rainbow in someone's life.

He that tooteth not his own horn, the same shall not be tooted.

What separates winners from losers is the courage to persist long enough to win. - David Cottrell

It is better to walk with God than to run with the world.

God is like Hallmark. He cares enough to send the very best.

It doesn't take a very big person to carry a grudge.

Looking back, thank Him; Looking forward, trust Him!

An ounce of example is worth a pound of advice.

Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.

Persevere! Even the snails reached the ark.

Life is simple when you plow around the stump.

Who lit the fuse for the, "Big bang!"

Nothing ruins the truth more than stretching it!

Directions to Heaven: Turn right and go straight!

Setbacks pave the way for comebacks.*

A problem not worth praying about is not worth worrying about.

Knowledge is pride. Wisdom is power.

Stop telling God how big your storm is. Instead, tell the storm how big your God is!

There are some questions that can't be answered by Google.

Aspire to inspire, before you expire.

Need a makeover? Come in for a faithlift.

Save face! Keep the bottom half shut.

Patience is trusting in God's timing.

The way to get to the top is to get off your bottom.

"It is I; don't be afraid." - Jesus

Confess your sins, not your neighbor's.

When you meet temptation, turn to the right.*

A family stitched in prayer will not unravel.

There's no business like soul business.*

If this church closed, would the community notice?

Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.

Build a Firm Foundation with the bricks others throw at you.

If money is burning a hole in your pants, a new pair of pants will not solve the problem.

If you must curse, use your name.

We were called to be witnesses, not laywers or judges.

Get Right or Get Left.

He who throws dirt, is losing ground.

The best things in life are not thing's.

Don't look and wish you had. Look forward and do!

God will not hinder anyone who would serve.(1 Samuel 22:2)

Smiles are contagious. Be a carrier.

People who don't know anything should keep it to themselves.

Kind words will never wear out the tongue.

Speak only what love requires!

I once was young, and now I am old; I have had many troubles, most of which never happened.

Sin's shame will tarnish your name.

No one complains about the heat in Heaven!

Our welcome mat is always out!

God always seeks and finds our faith.

Don't worry about people from your past. There is a reason they didn't make it to your future.

It is not how the wind blows; it's how you set your sails.

Even on a detour the scenery can be beautiful!

You aren't too bad to come in. You aren't too good to stay out.*

If God is your co-pilot, swap seats!

It is hard to stumble, when you are on your knees.

Don't worry about tomorrow. You did that yesterday.

There is room for you at the cross!

The will of God never takes you where the Grace of God will not protect you.

Most people my age are older than I am.

A real leader spends his time fixing the problem instead of finding who is to blame.

Even the best family tree has it's sap.

To make a mountain out of a mole hill just add more dirt.

Begin each day with a great attitude and a lot of gratitude.

Be good to your money and it will return the favor.

Let us help you study for your final exams.

If you can't feed 1,000 hungry people, feed one!

It wasn't the apple, it was the Pair.

The best vitamin for a Christian is B1.

Do not corner something you know is meaner than you.

Faith is not a leap in the dark, but a step in the light.

The middle of the road is the best path.

Nothing is so simple that it cannot be misunderstood.

Thoughtfulness is to friendship as sunshine is to a garden.

You can do a lot with sand but don't build a house on it!

I don't know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from?

Be wise, not otherwise.

You cannot shake hands with a clinched fist.

Worry is a darkroom where negatives develop.

What's at the root shows in the fruit.

Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.

Keep your face to the sunshine and you will never see the shadows.

We serve SOUL food.

God loves you, whether you like it or not.*

Giving people a little more than they expect is a good way to get back a lot more than you expect. - Ralph Half

We believe in UFOs - Unity, Faithfulness, Obedience.

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.

If God had a refrigerator, would your picture be on it?

Give if you love Jesus! Anybody can honk.

Too blessed to be stressed - Too anointed to be disappointed.

A guilty conscience keeps more people awake than coffee.

Lost in the dark? Follow the Son!

He/She who gossips to you about others will gossip to others about you.

A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after awhile he knows something. - Wilson Miznee

Let him take our stress and give you peace.

Be a fisher of men. You catch 'em, God will clean 'em!

If people knew me like I know me, would people respect me?

You reflect what you expect!

Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors.

If you are too busy to pray, you are too busy.

Everybody worships something. We become relections of the God we worship. What God does your life reflect?

A sunrise is God's way of telling the world to lighten up.*

Don't despair if you have a wayward child. God has more of them than anybody.

Is your vision good enough to enable you to see your own faults?

The devil has a plot. God has a plan.

Laziness: the habit of resting before you are tired.

Appreciative words are the most powerful force for good on earth. - George W. Crane

Getting even will not put you ahead.

When the world is crumbling all around you, God is the rock you can stand on.

Be the most positive person you know!

How will you spend eternity? Smoking or Non-smoking.

If you are in step with God, you are never out of step!

When it comes to giving, some will stop at nothing.

A little hint: Love people and Use things.

An elderly lady fell down the steps of a funeral home, go up, brushed herself off and said "Thank God that's over!" Be thankful in everything.

Give and Forgive. Don't Get and Forget.

You can live a well balanced life on one leg - Al Capp (cartoonist who wore an artificial leg)

Be nice to people on your way up. You may need them on your way down. - Jimmy Durante

God gave us two ears and one mouth. What is God telling us? - Steve Coggins

Don't count the days. Make the days count.

A friend is someone who strengthens you with prayers, blesses you with love, and encourages you with hope.

Retaliation is not the answer.

Thou shalt handle thyself with courtesy on the highway!

There is no reward for finding fault.

Hatred: A prolonged form of suicide.

God is good all the time... and all the time God is good!

When you use force, not even your shoes fit.

Peace starts with a smile.

If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?*

It's easy to meet expenses. They're everywhere.

Do to others as if you were others.

Earth presents many choices. Eternity presents only one, heaven or hell!

One birth is not enough. Be born again.

Sign Broken. Come inside to get message.

Come in and pray today. Beat the Christmas rush!*

We don't change the message, the message changes us.

There is never a right way to do the wrong thing.

Preach the Gospel - if necessary use words.

Sorrow looks back, Worry looks forward, Faith looks up!

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. - Epictetus

Do what you can. God will do what you can't.

Don't worry about being one credit short at judgment day. That's where grace comes in.

Need a lifeguard? Try ours. He walks on water!

Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.

Give Satan an inch and he'll be your ruler.

The first great gift we can bestow on others is a good example. - Thomas Morrell

Dump "Stinkin' Thinkin'!"

The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.

The birth of a new born baby is proof that God has not given up on us.

The best sermons are lived, not preached.

Behavior determines destiny!

Thanksgiving means, "Thanks for Living".

Forgive your enemies. It messes up their heads.

Heaven! Don't miss it for the world..

2012 Forecast: The SON will shine forever!

Looking for a sign from God? This it it! COME IN!

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.

Happy Easter to our Christian friends, Happy Passover to our Jewish friends. To our atheist friends, "Good Luck!"