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Tanglewood Bible Fellowship

Tanglewood Bible Fellowship

By Pastor David Shields

Expository sermons by Pastor David Shields through books of the Bible presented weekly at Tanglewood Bible Fellowship in Duncan, OK.

TBF is an independent church made up of people from a wide variety of denominational backgrounds, united by their faith in Christ and a desire to grow spiritually via study of the Bible.
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Othneil: No Grandchildren Judges 2:6-3:11

Tanglewood Bible FellowshipSep 13, 2021

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The Ascension of Jesus - Luke 24:36-53

The Ascension of Jesus - Luke 24:36-53

1. The resurrection was physical. (v. 36-43)

2. The resurrection commissions us. (v. 44-49)

3. The resurrection culminates in the ascension. (v. 50-53)

Apr 16, 202434:40
Jesus in Every Book Luke 24:13-35

Jesus in Every Book Luke 24:13-35

1. Jesus reveals Himself to nobodies. (v.13-24)

2. Jesus reveals Himself in scripture. (v.25-27)

3. Jesus reveals Himself in Communion. (v. 28-35)

Apr 09, 202432:51
What are You Looking For? Luke 23:50-24:12

What are You Looking For? Luke 23:50-24:12

1.Seek the Kingdom. (23:50-56)

2.Seek the Living King. (24:1-8)

3.Seek the True Story. (24:9-12)

Apr 02, 202433:58
The Centrality of the Cross - Luke 23:26-49

The Centrality of the Cross - Luke 23:26-49

<ol>
<li>Follow in Christ's Footsteps. (v.26-31)</li>
<li>Accept the Salvation Christ Offers. (v. 32-43)</li>
<li>Acknowledge Christ's Divinity. (v. 39-49)</li>
</ol>
Mar 26, 202436:40
Questions about Jesus Luke 22:66-23:25

Questions about Jesus Luke 22:66-23:25

<ol>
<li>Is Jesus the Son of God? (22:66-71)</li>
<li>Is Jesus the King of the Jews? (23:1-12)</li>
<li>Is Jesus the Lamb of God? (23:13-25)</li>
</ol>
Mar 19, 202442:54
How to Escape Temptation Luke 22:39-65

How to Escape Temptation Luke 22:39-65

1.We can escape temptation through prayer.


Mar 12, 202436:14
How to Be Great Luke 22:21-38

How to Be Great Luke 22:21-38

1. Christlike greatness comes through service. (v.21-27)

2. Christlike greatness comes through enduring trials. (v. 28-34)

3. Christlike greatness comes through God's Provision. (v.35-38)

Mar 05, 202435:50
What Communion Means - Luke 22:1-20

What Communion Means - Luke 22:1-20

<ol>
<li>Communion Reinterprets Passover. (v.1-13)</li>
<li>Communion Remembers Christ's Death. (v.19)</li>
<li>Communion Recognizes Christ's Presence. (v.19-20)</li>
<li>In Communion, we Receive sanctifying grace. (v.14-20)</li>
<li>Communion Reenacts the new covenant. (v.20) </li>
</ol>
Feb 27, 202434:24
Eschatology Should Change Us - Luke 21:25-38

Eschatology Should Change Us - Luke 21:25-38

1. Keep your head up. (v.25-33)

2. Watch your weight. (v.34-35)

3. Stay Prayerfully awake. (v.36-38)

Feb 20, 202433:09
Suffering is an Opportunity - Luke 21:10-24

Suffering is an Opportunity - Luke 21:10-24

1. Suffering is an opportunity to bear witness to Jesus. (21:10-18)

2. Suffering is an opportunity to endure with Jesus. (21:19)

Feb 13, 202435:34
Beware the Scribes - Luke 20:45-21:9

Beware the Scribes - Luke 20:45-21:9

2:58 1. Beware the Greater Condemnation. (v.20:45-47)

13:16 2. Give the Greater Gift. (v.21:1-4)

21:08 3.Look to the Greater Temple. (v.21:5-9)

Feb 06, 202437:43
Questions About the Resurrection - Luke 20:27-44

Questions About the Resurrection - Luke 20:27-44

Questions About the Resurrection - Luke 20:27-44Don't ask the wrong Questions about the resurrection andMiss the Resurrection because You missed Jesus

Jan 30, 202435:22
Pay Your Taxes - Luke 20:19-26

Pay Your Taxes - Luke 20:19-26

1. Give back to the Government What it is Owed.

2. Give back to God what He is Owed.

Jan 23, 202434:15
The Parable Everyone Understood, But No One Got - Luke 20:9-19

The Parable Everyone Understood, But No One Got - Luke 20:9-19

1. Fall Before Jesus in Worship before Jesus falls on you in Judgement.

Jan 16, 202432:22
The Less Triumphal Entry - Luke 19:41-20:8

The Less Triumphal Entry - Luke 19:41-20:8

1. Don't miss Jesus' peace. (v.41-44)

2. Don't misuse Jesus' name for selfish gain. (v.45-48)

3. Don't question Jesus' authority. (v.1-8)

Jan 09, 202437:00
Who will Cry out for their Lord?

Who will Cry out for their Lord?

1. Jesus is Lord over time. (v.28-32)

2. Jesus is Lord over all things. (v.33-35)

3. If You do not cry out for your Lord, the rocks will. (v.36-40)

Jan 02, 202431:04
Waiting for Love - Isaiah 37:1-7

Waiting for Love - Isaiah 37:1-7

1. Because God Loves us, He is with us. (v.1-2)

2. Because God loves us, He gives Himself up for us. (v.3-4)

3. Because God loves us, He Brings us home. (v. 5-7)

Dec 26, 202328:50
Waiting for Joy - Isaiah 35

Waiting for Joy - Isaiah 35

1. We can have joy in the desert. (v.1-4)

2. Because Jesus will restore us. (v. 5-7)

3. And bring everlasting joy. (v.8-10)

Dec 19, 202336:02
Waiting for Peace - Isaiah 9:1-7

Waiting for Peace - Isaiah 9:1-7

1. Jesus brings peace to the world. (v.1-5)

2. Jesus brings peace with God. (v.6-7)

3. Embrace Jesus' peace.

Dec 12, 202333:11
Waiting for Hope- Isaiah 11:1-10

Waiting for Hope- Isaiah 11:1-10

<ol>
<li>Israel hoped the true king would come.</li>
<li>Jesus began to fulfill their hopes.</li>
<li>We hope the king will come again.</li>
</ol>
Dec 05, 202334:02
Zacchaeus and the Minas - Luke 19:1-27

Zacchaeus and the Minas - Luke 19:1-27

1. Seek the Kingdom's King. (v. 1-10)

2. Do the Kingdom's business. (v. 11-14)

3. Receive the Kingdom's rewards. (v. 15-27)

Nov 28, 202335:37
Four Barriers to Following Jesus - Luke 18:15-43

Four Barriers to Following Jesus - Luke 18:15-43

1. Pride is a barrier, admit your helplessness. (v. 15-17)

2. Riches are a barrier, Give them away. (v. 18-30)

3. Ignorance is a barrier, ask for sight. (v. 31-34)

4. The Crowd is a barrier, ask for mercy. (v. 35-43)

Nov 21, 202335:15
Praying Like a Widow and a Tax Collector - Luke 18:1-14

Praying Like a Widow and a Tax Collector - Luke 18:1-14

1. Pray without losing heart. (v.1-8)

2. Pray without pride. (v.9-14)

Nov 14, 202335:23
The Now and the Not Yet Kingdom - Luke 17

The Now and the Not Yet Kingdom - Luke 17

1. The duty of the Kingdom is a repentant faith. (v.1-10)

2. The attitude of the Kingdom is gratitude. (v.11-19)

3. The timing of kingdom is now and not yet. (v.20-37)

Nov 07, 202336:37
What if Jesus Was Serious? - Luke 16

What if Jesus Was Serious? - Luke 16

1. Live righteously with fading wealth. (v.1-12)

2. Loving money blinds you spiritually. (v.13-18)

3. How we use our money reveals our spiritual condition. (v.19-31)

Oct 31, 202336:33
Hanging with the Wrong Crowd - Luke 15

Hanging with the Wrong Crowd - Luke 15

Jesus pursues sinners.

Jesus receives sinners with joy.

How do you act toward sinners?

Oct 24, 202337:20
Don't Invite Jesus to Dinner - Luke 14

Don't Invite Jesus to Dinner - Luke 14

1. Put Others Before Yourself. (v.1-24)

2. Put Jesus before everything. (v. 25-35)

3. Because Christ is worth it all.

Oct 17, 202338:53
The Mustard Seed Kingdom - Luke 13

The Mustard Seed Kingdom - Luke 13

1. The Kingdom Requires repentance. (v.1-17)

2. The Kingdom Grows Slowly. (v. 18-21)

3. The Kingdom is Coming Soon. (v. 22-35)

Oct 12, 202336:07
Are You Ready for Christ's Return? - Luke 12:35-59

Are You Ready for Christ's Return? - Luke 12:35-59

1. Be Ready at all times. (v. 35-40)

2. Be Ready for judgement. (v. 41-48)

3. Be Ready for Difficulty. (v. 49-59)

Oct 02, 202334:53
Inescapable Compassion - Jonah 4

Inescapable Compassion - Jonah 4

1. We get angry when others face God's Mercy. (v. 1-4)

2. We get angry when we face God's Justice. (v. 5-8)

3. God does not get angry at us. (v. 9-11)

Sep 26, 202337:48
Inescapable Plan - Jonah 3

Inescapable Plan - Jonah 3

1. You can't stop God's plan (v.1-5)

2. You can't force God's plan. (v. 6-10)

3. Embrace God's plan by being faithful. (v.1-10)

Sep 19, 202335:09
Inescapable Grace - Jonah 2

Inescapable Grace - Jonah 2

<ol>
<li>Because He always listens. (v. 1)</li>
<li>Because there is always grace. (v. 2-9)</li>
<li>Because there is always resurrection. (v. 1:7, 2:10)</li>
</ol>
Sep 12, 202337:45
Inescapable God - Jonah 1

Inescapable God - Jonah 1

1. You cannot escape God, no matter where you are.

Sep 06, 202337:29
The Danger of Money - Luke 12:13-34

The Danger of Money - Luke 12:13-34

1. Do not covet more money (v. 13-21).

2. Do not worry about having enough money (v. 22-30).

3. Do not seek money, seek the kingdom (v. 31-34).

Aug 29, 202339:11
How to Fear God - Luke 12:1-12

How to Fear God - Luke 12:1-12

1. Fear God in the dark (v. 1-3).
2. Fear God in death (v. 4-7).
3. Fear God in trials (v. 8-12).

Aug 21, 202335:42
An Awkward Dinner Party - Luke 11:37-54

An Awkward Dinner Party - Luke 11:37-54

1. Don't Miss the Point. (v. 37-44)

2. Don't Miss the Prophets (v.45-52)

3.Don't Miss the Promised Messiah (v.53-54)

Aug 14, 202336:53
No Neutral Ground - Luke 11:14-36

No Neutral Ground - Luke 11:14-36

1.Are you with Jesus or against Jesus? (v. 14-26) 2.Being against Jesus leads to judgment. (v. 29-36) 3.Being with Jesus leads to blessing. (v. 27-28)

Aug 08, 202338:12
How Should We Pray Luke 11:1-13

How Should We Pray Luke 11:1-13

<ol>
<li><strong>Pray Biblically (v. 1-4).</strong></li>
<li><strong>Pray Boldly (v. 5-8).</strong></li>
<li><strong>Pray Expectantly (v. 9-13)</strong></li>
</ol>
Aug 01, 202333:29
The Radical Command Luke 10:25-42

The Radical Command Luke 10:25-42

1. A Radical Rule (v.25-28)

2.A Radical Neighbor (v.29-37)

3.A Radical Love. (v. 38-42)

Jul 25, 202335:01
Worse Than Sodom - Luke 10:1-24

Worse Than Sodom - Luke 10:1-24

1. Proclaim the Kingdom's peace. (v. 1-9)

2. Proclaim the Kingdom's judgment. (v. 10-16)

3. Proclaim the Kingdom's joy. (v. 17-24)

Jul 18, 202336:55
Ready for Discipleship - Luke 9:37-62

Ready for Discipleship - Luke 9:37-62

1. The disciples aren't ready to be faithful. (v. 37-45)

2. The disciples aren't ready to be last. (v.46-56)

3. Are you ready to be a disciple? (v. 56-62)

Jul 11, 202335:09
Suffering is Normal - Luke 9:18-36

Suffering is Normal - Luke 9:18-36

1. Jesus had to Suffer. (v.18-22)

2. We have to suffer. (v.23-27)

3. But Glory comes after suffering. (v.28-36)

Jul 05, 202337:31
The Blessing of True Unity - Psalms 133

The Blessing of True Unity - Psalms 133

1. Disunity is a Curse. (v.1)

2. Unity is a Blessing. (v.1-3)

3. True Unity Only Comes through Jesus.

Jun 27, 202337:32
Wait for the Lord

Wait for the Lord

1. Cry to the Lord because He will listen to you. (v.1-2)

2. Cry to the Lord because He will forgive you. (v.3-4)

3. Cry to the Lord because He will redeem you. (v.5-8)

Jun 20, 202332:49
How to Have a Quiet Soul - Psalms 131

How to Have a Quiet Soul - Psalms 131

1. Quiet your soul trough Humility (v.1)

2. Quiet your soul through Childlike Faith. (v.2)

3. Quiet your soul through Hope (v.3)


Jun 13, 202334:44
God is Our Shade - Psalms 121

God is Our Shade - Psalms 121

1. Look to God for Help. (v.1-2)

2. Because He is a good helper. (v.3-7)

3. He always has been and always will be. (v.8)

Jun 06, 202330:56
All the Disciples Need - Luke 9:1-17

All the Disciples Need - Luke 9:1-17

1. We are equipped with all we need. (v.1-5)

2. We are equipped to spread the Gospel. (v. 6-9)

3. We are equipped even in desolate places. (v. 10-17)

May 30, 202335:14
Jesus is the Better Sower - Luke 8:22-56

Jesus is the Better Sower - Luke 8:22-56

1. The Disciple's faith is the seed on the rock. (v. 22-25)

2. The demon-possessed man's faith is the seed on the path. (v. 26-39)

3. Jairus' faith is the seed on the thorns. (v. 40-42, 49-56)

4. The woman's faith is the seed in the good soil. (v. 40-48)

May 23, 202336:28
To Those with Ears - Luke 8:4-21

To Those with Ears - Luke 8:4-21

1. Listen Actively. (v.4-15)

2. Listen with Care. (v. 16-18)

3. Listen and Do. (v.19-21)

May 16, 202329:56
Jesus and Women - Luke 7:36-8:3

Jesus and Women - Luke 7:36-8:3

<ol>
<li>Jesus includes women. (7:37-39)</li>
<li>Jesus honors women. (7:40-50)</li>
<li>Jesus disciples women. (8:1-3)</li>
</ol>
May 09, 202335:19