How We Should Pray, Ps 86:1-3
In Psalm 86 David teaches us three very important things about how we should pray. We should: Pray Humbly – Ps 86:1, “for I am poor and needy”. By comparison to other kings, David was a wealthy man. He laid up great wealth for the construction of the temple, 1 Chr 29:3-4. Yet he didn’t […]
We Should Bring Forth Fruit Unto God, Rom 7:4
When we get saved we should bring forth fruit unto God according to Rom 7:4. We know from reading Jn 15:1-16 that the Lord expects us to bring forth fruit as branches on the vine of Jesus Christ. In that passage he tells us that in order to produce the fruit he desires, we must […]
The Unpardonable Sin, Mk 3:29-30
The unpardonable sin is “the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost,” (Matt 12:31). The reason that it is called the unpardonable sin is that Jesus said, “He that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation,” (Mk 3:29). When the question comes up, “Can I blaspheme the Holy […]
Memorials, Acts 7:57-60
Memorials Acts 7: 57-60 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Memorial Day is a day for us to remember those who died while serving in our country’s armed forces. In general, people still have great regard for those who serve our country in the armed forces. We have seen, at several graduations, our active duty, reserve and […]
Secretly, 2 Ki 17:9
I’ve been praying about how folks that we have ministered to can get so far off track after seeming to do so well in their early years. Tonight we’re going to look at one area in your life that needs to be addressed, if you don’t want this to happen to you. We’re going to […]
Your Work of Faith, 1 Thes 1:3
This sermon is on your work of faith, 1 Thes 1:3. To understand your work of faith, we must first understand what faith is and how it works. Faith is belief. You must have something to believe in. Athletes believe in themselves. Christians believe in Jesus Christ. Agnostics and atheists believe in science, or what […]
Faith, Meekness, Temperance, Gal 5:22-23
We have been studying the fruit of the Spirit in Gal 5:22-23. Today, we are going to discuss faith, meekness, and temperance. Remember that these are not independent of each other. We’re not talking about fruits, plural, but rather a singular fruit of the Spirit manifested in nine different qualities. Faith Initially, we are saved […]
Lazarus, Jn 11:39-44
Lazarus is an excellent type of a lost man who gets saved. We see conversion in him and his resurrection. Notice how salvation is seen in Lazarus as Jesus brings him from death to life. He was dead – Jn 11:39 – before you get saved, you are dead. You are dead in trespasses and […]
Things That Are Profitable, Is 48:17
Is 48:17 says, “… I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.” What are some things in the Bible that God has taught us are profitable to us? In chronological order, the following things are profitable: Labor is profitable – Prov 14:23 […]
When It’s Hard to Pray, Lk 18:18
Lk 18:1-8 is, in part, about what to do when you find it really hard to pray. Doctrinally we can find where Lk 18:1-8 fits, perfectly. v.8 says, “when the Son of man cometh”. So, we’re right before the Second Advent. This is about God avenging his own elect. We find them in Rev 6:9-11. […]