Lake Hazel Bible Church

King Jehoshaphat
God wants us to trust in HIS faithfulness when we sin.

Discipleship

Baptism
Glory in Your Circumstances - James 1: 9-11

Romans 4: 18-21
Exodus Generation – Example of unbelief
Elijah – God’s supply line
Abraham – Faith demonstrated

In an age where many in the church are seeking God's will for their lives, one thing is certain...God has called each of us to be engaged in the work of making disciples. With great wit and passion, Arlie Francis communicates the truths of the Word of God in a way that challenges and excites people for Great Commission ministry. Having served many years as a Worship Pastor and Bible teacher in south Texas, Arlie is a Disciple-maker who takes God's command to make disciples of all the world very seriously.

In an age where many in the church are seeking God's will for their lives, one thing is certain...God has called each of us to be engaged in the work of making disciples. With great wit and passion, Arlie Francis communicates the truths of the Word of God in a way that challenges and excites people for Great Commission ministry. Having served many years as a Worship Pastor and Bible teacher in south Texas, Arlie is a Disciple-maker who takes God's command to make disciples of all the world very seriously.

Pastor Bill Norris
Date: 2010-01-03

Purpose: "In order for LHBC to become a healthy, disciple-making church in 2010, God wants us to follow the pattern He has provided in those disciples who live for Christ!"

I. A pattern to walk after (17)
II. A pattern to walk away from (18-19)

Pastor Bill Norris
Date: 2010-01-10

Purpose: "Our Heavenly Father wants His children to grow into mature sons & daughters who can experience the fullness of our inheritance in Jesus Christ!"

We can experience the fullness of our inheritance in Christ by…
I. LIVING AS DEBTORS OF GOD (12-13)
(Review)
We can experience the fullness of our inheritance in Christ by…
II. LIVING AS CHILDREN & SONS OF GOD (14-15)
(Review)
We can experience the fullness of our inheritance in Christ by…
III. LIVING AS HEIRS OF GOD & JOINT HEIRS WITH CHRIST (16-17)

Pastor Bill Norris
Date: 2010-01-17

A Biblical Response to the Haiti Earthquake

Purpose: “Earthly catastrophes should not cause us to judge those who are victims…but should move us to self-examination and repentance.”

I. EARTHLY CATASTROPHES SHOULD MOVE US TO SELF EXAMINATION AND REPENTANCE
A. The Galilean Incident (Luke 13:1-3)
B. The Tower of Siloam Accident (Luke 13:4-5)
C. The Believer’s Response

Pastor Bill Norris
Date: 2010-01-24

“The Best is Yet to Come!”

Purpose: “Today we’re going to see that God wants us to endure suffering with the hope of future glory! And we can find encouragement in knowing that we are not alone in groaning with expectancy for this future hope.”

I. THE CREATION GROANS WITH EXPECTANCY (19-22)
II. THE CHRISTIAN GROANS WITH EXPECTANCY (23-25)
III. THE SPIRIT GROANS WITH EXPECTANCY (26-27)

Pastor Bill Norris
Date: 2010-02-14

Note: Sound variation until 1 min. 47 sec.

Purpose: "Today the Apostle Paul asks & answers five FAQs (Frequently asked questions)...and knowing the answers will encourage every disciple of Jesus Christ to endure suffering...knowing that, in Jesus Christ...the victory is already won!"

I. WHO WILL OPPOSE US? (31)

II. WHO WILL WITHHOLD FROM US? (32)

III. WHO WILL ACCUSE & CONDEMN US? (33-34)

IV. WHO WILL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST? (35-39)

Pastor Bill Norris
Date: 2010-02-21

Purpose: “We’re living in a day when many have worked to reduce Christianity into a safe, sterilized religion, void of any real spiritual power. But today we’re going to see that the Christian life can only be experienced as we are led & empowered by the Person & Power of Christ!”

I. DO YOU “KNOW” CHRIST—OR JUST KNOW ABOUT HIM?

II. DO YOU “KNOW” HIS POWER—OR ARE YOU A SPIRITUAL COUNTERFEITER?

Pastor Bill Norris
Date: 2010-03-07

Purpose: “In these first five verses of chapter 9, God has given us an example in the Apostle Paul of a heart that is broken with a burden for the lost.”

I. LET YOUR HEART BE BROKEN WITH A BURDEN FOR THE LOST (1-5)

Pastor Bill Norris
Date: 2010-03-14

Purpose: God wants us to bring our salvation to its logical conclusion because it brings pleasure to Him and brings light into the world!

I. IT BRINGS PLEASURE TO GOD (12-13)
A. God gives the desire.
B. God gives the power.
C. God gets the pleasure.
II. IT BRINGS LIGHT TO THE WORLD (14-16)
A. We shine as lights.
B. We hold forth the Word of Life.

Pastor Bill Norris
Date: 2010-03-21

Purpose: “In order to glorify God & see real, lasting Spiritual Fruit produced in our lives...Jesus wants us to choose to abide in Him as disciples!”

I. JESUS WANTS HIS DISCIPLES TO OBEY AS HE OBEYED (9-11)
II. JESUS WANTS HIS DISCIPLES TO LOVE AS HE LOVED (12-14)
III. JESUS WANTS HIS DISCIPLES TO BE FRUITFUL AS HE WAS FRUITFUL (15-17)

Elder Joel LeBret
Date: 2010-04-11

“The right thing done the right way.”

Purpose: God is not only interested in what we do, but how and why. As believers we need to make sure we have the right method and motivation in all that we do.

1. There is no right way to do a wrong thing. (1 Sam 15)
2. The right thing done the wrong way is wrong. (1 Chron 13)
3. The right thing done for the wrong reason is wrong. (Matt 6:1-6)

Pastor Bill Norris
Date: 2010-04-18
“The Battle Belongs To The Lord!” Psalm 144

Purpose: “God wants us to confidently face battles in this life by trusting in Him and not in ourselves.”

I. TRUST THAT GOD HAS PREPARED YOU FOR THE BATTLE (1)
II. TRUST THAT GOD WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE BATTLE (2-8)
III. TRUST THAT GOD WILL BLESS YOU AFTER THE BATTLE (9-15)

Pastor Bill Norris
2010-04-25

“Rocked by the Rock of Ages!” Isaiah 6:1-8

Purpose: “One of the great truths of the Bible is that the only true God of the Universe has revealed Himself to mankind. His desire is that we respond to His revelation like the Prophet Isaiah!”

I. WE NEED TO SEE THE LORD IN HIS GLORY (1-4)
A. Without a vision of God, we see our own glory.
B. With a vision of God, we see His glory!
II. WE NEED TO SEE OURSELVES IN LIGHT OF HIS GLORY (5)
A. We will see our past sins.
B. We will see our future judgment.

Pastor Bill Norris
2010-05-02

“Seeing the World with Spiritual Eyes!” John 4:1-42

Purpose: “Today we going to see that the Lord’s desire for each of us is that we look beyond our own wants and desires and see the real spiritual needs all around us.

I. LAY DOWN YOUR WATER POTS (27-34)
II. LIFT UP YOUR EYES (35-38)

Pastor Bill Norris
2010-05-16

The God Who is Always There!” Exodus 5:1-6:3

Purpose: “When the battles of life intensify, God wants us to stand firm, knowing that He is YAHWEH...the God who is always present and at work in our circumstances.”

Pastor Bill Norris
2010-05-23

“What About Us?” (Part 1) Romans 9:1-29

Purpose: “After hearing Paul proclaim that all those who are in Christ are now children & heirs of God...the Jews wanted to know if God had forsaken His promises to them? Today Paul answers their question by showing that God has not forsaken the Jews.”

I. THE APOSTLE OF GOD HAS NOT FORSAKEN THE JEWS (1-5)
II. THE WORD OF GOD HAS NOT FORSAKEN THE JEWS (6-13)
III. THE PURPOSE OF GOD HAS NOT FORSAKEN THE JEWS (14-29)
Example #1—Moses
Example #2—Pharaoh
Example #3—Potter

2010-06-06

2010-07-04

2010-07-18

2010-07-25

2010-08-08

2010-08-15

2010-08-22

2010-09-05

Elder Joel LeBret
2010-09-12

2010-09-12

2010-09-19

2010-09-19

Pastor Bill Norris
2010-10-03

“Living as an Offering to God” (Part 2) Romans 12:9

Purpose: “As Living Sacrifices, God wants us to love without hypocircy, abhor what is evil, and cling to what is good!”

I. LOVE WITHOUT HYPOCRICY (9A)
II. ABHOR WHAT IS EVIL (9B)
III. CLING TO WHAT IS GOOD (9C)

2010-10-10

Pastor Bill Norris
2010-10-10

"What God Wants us to be!" Romans 12:10-13

Purpose: “In verses 10-13, Paul gives us four things God wnats us to be. We see that He wants us to be loving, zealous, persevering, & generous. This morning, we're going to look at just the first one.”

I. GOD WANTS US TO BE LOVING (10)

A. With Brotherly Love

B. With Honor

Pastor Bill Norris
2010-10-17

"What God Wants us to be!" Part 2 Romans 12:10-13

Purpose: “In verses 10-13, Paul gives us four things God wnats us to be. We see that He wants us to be loving, zealous, persevering, & generous. This morning, we're going to look at just the first one.”

I. GOD WANTS US TO BE ZEALOUS(11)

A. Fervent in Spirit

B. Serving the Lord

2010-10-24

Pastor Bill Norris
2010-10-24

III. GOD WANTS US TO BE PERSEVERING (12)
A. Rejoicing in hope
B. Patient in tribulation
C. Continuing steadfastly in prayer

Pastor Bill Norris
2010-11-7

Purpose: "In verses 10-13, we've been looking at four things that God wants us to be. And we've seen that His desire for those who have offered themselves as "Living Sacrifices" is that we be LOVING, that we be ZEALOUS, that we be PERSEVERING, and lastly, today we're going to see in verse 13 that His desire is that we be GENEROUS."

I. GOD WANTS US TO BE GENEROUS IN CARING FOR THE SAINTS
II. GOD WANTS US TO BE GENEROUS IN CARING FOR STRANGERS

11/7/2010 Elder Joel LeBret

Luke 15
God rejoices in the restoration of His sons and has made every provision for it. When we are prodigal we need to:

Come to ourselves - recognize that we are not living the life of a son.
Get up and go - have a change of mind (repentance).
Confess to our Father.

Purpose: "God wants us to love one another!"

I. BECAUSE LOVE FULFILLS THE LAW (8-10)

II. BECAUSE THE TIME IS SHORT (11-14)

April 17, 2011
Purpose: "God wants us to love others in the church with the same sacrificial love of Jesus Christ that we ourselves have received!" And we can do this as we WALK in love, RUN after peace and edification, and LIFT the struggles of the weak!

I. WALK IN LOVE (14:14-18)

II. RUN AFTER PEACE & EDIFICATION (14:19-23)

III. LIFT THE STRUGGLES OF THE WEAK (15:1-6)

Purpose: Why do we gather together each week as the body of Christ? It is not to be served or even to serve but, through our feeding on the Word and service to one another, to be changed into His image.

7/17/2011

7/17/2011

8/14/2011
Purpose: "God wants us to be aware of the battle within us! And that means being aware of both the conflicting passions & the contrasting products that result."

I. BE AWARE OF CONFLICTING PASSIONS (17-18)

II BE AWARE OF CONTRASTING PRODUCTS (19-23)

August 21, 2011

Purpose: "God wants all of His children to live victoriously here on this earth as they stand fast in the Lord Jesus Christ!"

We can stand fast by holding firm to these four priorities:
I THE PRIORITY OF UNITY(2-3)
A. Be of the same mind in the lord(2)
B. Be of the same purpose in the Lord (3)

II THE PRIORITY OF BEING OTHERS-FOCUSED (4-5)
A. Be focused on the Lord (4)
B. Be focused on others (5)

III THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER (6-7)
A. We gave Him our prayers (6)
B. He gives us His peace (7)

IV. THE PRIORITY OF CHRIST (8-9)

September 4, 2011

The Master's Plan
1. Jerusalem
2. Judea
3. Samaria
4. The Uttermost Parts

Sunday, November 27, 2011
"Bless God for Every Spiritual Blessing!" Ephesians 1:1-14
by Pastor Bill Norris

Purpose: "We need to bless the God who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ!"
I. BLESS GOD THE FATHER FOR HIS SOVEREIGN WORK! (3-6)
(Review)
A. He has chosen us!
B. He has adopted us!
C. He has accepted us!
II. BLESS GOD THE SON FOR HIS SAVING WORK! (7-12)
A. He has redeemed us!
B. He has forgiven us!
C. He has revealed God's will to us!
D. He has qualified us for an inheritance!
III. BLESS GOD THE SPIRIT FOR HIS SEALING WORK! (13-14)

II. GOD WANTS US TO GAIN SPIRITUAL DEPTH! (17)
A. We need Christ to dwell in us!
B. We need to dwell in Christ!

"Stop Living Like the Lost!"
Ephesians 4:17-19
by Pastor Bill Norris
March 18th, 2012