Keep The Commandments, Prov 3:1
In Prov 3:1 Solomon said to his son, Keep my commandments. We don't keep the commandments to be saved in the New Testament. When we are saved by the grace of God, we receive the righteousness of Jesus Christ as a gift. This is not something that we can earn. Nevertheless, we are to live […]
Cleansed From Sin, Ps 51:2
In Ps 51, David asked the Lord to cleanse him from his sin, v.2. He prayed “purge me… and I shall be clean”, v.7. And he prayed, “Create in me a clean heart, O God”, v.9. He was cleansed from sin. How can I be cleansed from sin? By getting saved – 1 Cor 6:9-11. […]
Eat and Drink, Ecc 5:18-20
In Ecc 5:18, Solomon said that it is good and comely (suitable, proper) for one to eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labor. This is his portion. The basic reason that men work is to feed themselves, Prov 16:26. Paul affirmed that if a man wouldn’t work, neither should he eat, […]
Charity is the Greatest, 1 Cor 13
Why is Charity greater than faith and hope? Because it never faileth!! In 1 Cor. 13, charity is compared to prophecy, tongues, knowledge, faith, and hope and is superior to all five of these things. Charity is greater than prophecy because prophecies will fail (v.8). When Jesus returns to this earth, most prophecies will have […]
My Words Do Good, Mic 2:7
In Mic 2:7, the Lord asks, “do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?” Indeed, they do. For us who desire to walk uprightly, God’s words are very good. The key is that you must be walking uprightly. These words are not good to anyone who is determined to walk frowardly. […]
You Can Count on God, Ps 143:1
There are three characteristics of God in Ps 143:1, that give you confidence when you pray that God will hear and answer your prayer. Because of these three traits, when you pray, you can count on God. You can count on God’s: Count on God’s Graciousness v.1 “Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to […]
Thank God For Your Wife, Prov 19:14
If you have a prudent wife you ought to thank God for your wife because she came from the Lord according to Prov 19:14. Now, your wife may not have been a perfect fit for you when you first married, but over time the Lord has tempered you and molded her, or molded you and […]
Pastor Jon Marshall – Don’t Leave Jesus At The Meeting
The text for this message is Luke 2:41-52. This is when Joseph and Mary left Jesus at the temple after celebrating the feast of the Passover. Very briefly, the outline for this message follows. Leaving Jesus at the temple: Was Unintentional, v.43. Be careful, after the meeting we just had, of returning to the life […]
Fools In The House of God, Ecc 5:1-7
Solomon built the house of the Lord. So he was very aware of some principle things that men should consider when coming to the house of the Lord. He warned against being fools in the house of God. Keep thy foot. When Solomon finished the house, the glory of the Lord filled the house of […]
The Cleansing Blood, 1 Jn 1:7-9
1 Jn 1:7 says that “the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” That is a tremendous promise. Today we are going to discuss a few of the consequences of sin in our lives. And then we’re going to see how the blood of Jesus Christ remedies those consequences when we […]