Favor by Righteousness, Prov 22:1
Obtaining favor with God should be one of our greatest concerns in our lives. Jesus, Mary, David, Daniel, Abraham, and Samuel all found favor with God. And we can, as well. We obtain favor by righteousness. Ps 5:12 says, “For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a […]
The Importance of Thanksgiving, Ps 100:4-5
The Importance of Thanksgiving Ps.100: 4-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This is the season of giving. Decorations for Christmas are on display and you have already begun shopping for loved ones and friends. In giving you will undoubtedly experience the blessing of which Paul spoke when he quoted Jesus in Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed […]
Deception, Mark 13:5
Deception Mark 13:5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We are told that before the coming of the Lord, during the time in which we are living now, we are to beware of deception. So it is important that we learn about deception so that we can keep from being deceived. Notice from where deception comes: Men can […]
The Tribe of Benjamin, Gen 49:27
This sermon on the tribe of Benjamin illustrates the great work of salvation wrought in Jesus Christ. You will see this unfold in Benjamin’s relationship with the tribe of Judah. Gen 49:27 says, “Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf.” But Deut 33:12 says, “The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by him; and […]
Absent Yet With Them, Col 2:5
In Col 2:5 Paul wrote, “For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ”. He was absent yet with them in spirit. He couldn’t be with them in the flesh because he was in Rome when he wrote this. […]
Power of Authority, Mk 1:22
In Mk 1:22 Jesus has authority both as God manifest in the flesh and as man. His words have authority. Authority is legal power. A right to command or to act. Power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior. Jesus had the power of authority. We live in a society that says “you don’t […]
Time, Chance, and Wisdom, Ecc 9:11-17
In Ecc 9:11-17, Solomon recorded some observations he had about time, chance, and wisdom. These are profound nuggets of truth. Time and Chance Happeneth to Them All In Ecc 9:11, time and chance happeneth to all people. That is, we can’t always attribute bad circumstances, that change the expected outcome of events, to the devil. […]
Teach Them the Manner, 2 Ki 17:24-33
The king of Assyria conquered Israel and took the inhabitants of the cities of Samaria captive. He removed them from the land and replaced them with men from other countries [2 Ki 17:24]. These emigrants didn’t know God and they didn’t know the law of God. Soon they found themselves being attacked by lions. So, […]
Life Cut Short, 1 Jn 5:16-17
Life Cut Short 1 Jn. 5:16-17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This broadcast is titled Life Cut Short because it deals with the question of whether your life will be cut short by sin. A radio listener asked, “I have always thought 1 Jn 5:16-17 teaches that if our flesh starts interfering with our saved soul […]
Confidence in Prayer, 1 Jn 5:14-15
According to 1 Jn 5:14-15, we have confidence in prayer when “we ask anything according to his will”. We know that “he heareth us”. According to 1 Tim 2:1-4, we know the will of God concerning prayer. His will is for us to intercede, v.1-3. His will is for all men to be saved, v.4. […]