Affection, Col 3:1-3
In Col 3:1-3 Paul tells us to set our affection on things above, not on things on the earth. We know that we are supposed to set our affection on things above but we live in a world where so many things on the earth demand our attention. So, the question is how do we […]
Favour, 1 Sam 2:26
It is more important to have favour with God than it is to have favor with men. God will give you favor with men [Gen 39:21; Ex 3:21]. Too much time is spent trying to gain favor with men. That time would be far better spent in favour with God. You have favour with God: […]
Living in the Will of God, Matt 26:39
Living in the will of God is a daily challenge. In order to live in the will of God you must follow some important spiritual truths from the Bible. To live in the will of God you must: Yield to God’s will at all times – Matt 26:39. Your will and God’s will are often […]
A Perverse Generation, Lk 9:41
When Jesus and Peter, James, and John came down from the mount of transfiguration, a man with a possessed son cried out to Jesus because his disciples could not cast the spirit out of his son. In Lk 9:41 Jesus said, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer […]
Onesimus
In Phile 10-19 we see a great testimony of Onesimus’s salvation and Paul’s wonderful care for him. Onesimus was the servant of Philemon, who evidently departed from him under adverse circumstances. He left with a bad testimony as an unprofitable servant who was also indeted to his master. Onesimus didn’t meet Paul in bonds because […]
Long-suffering, Gentleness, Goodness
The fruit of the Spirit manifests itself in 9 spiritual qualities. Today we are going to study long-suffering, gentleness, and goodness. Long-suffering. This is the ability to suffer through something for a long time. It’s one of God’s characteristics, Ex 34:6. It’s this quality that allows him to lead you to repentance, Rom 2:4, after […]
Transforming Your Mind, Phil 2:5
The theme of this sermon is How To Transform Your Mind. You transform your mind by following the points outlined in this sermon. You must scripturally understand your mind to realize how vital it is that your mind change after you get saved and that you protect your mind from any influence that would cause […]
Second Guessing Your Decisions, Prov 29:20
In this lesson we will look through the Bible to see if we can find verses to help you keep from second guessing your decisions. I was one of those who struggled with second guessing my decisions. And so I have personal experience with this problem. Perhaps some of the things I learned will help […]
Turn You At My Reproof, Prov 1:23
Prov 1:23 says, “Turn you at my reproof”. A reproof is criticism for a fault or blame expressed to the face. Reproofs are intended to get you to turn for your own good. In the context, the Lord reproves the simple, scorners, and fools, Prov 1:22, in order to turn them from their folly. If […]
Christian Resources, Lk 24:49
When you listen to Christian radio today, you keep hearing the word “resources” referring to books, CD’s, DVD’s, etc. that are offered to the listeners at a price. I have often thought to myself, “Where were all these Christian resources after Jesus ascended into heaven?” If these things are so essential to your spiritual growth […]