Teaching Timothy, 2 Tim 3:10
Christians, young in the Lord, often learn from more mature Christians. So, mature Christians must be like Paul if they are going to teach a young man like Timothy. “Timothy” is going to check you out to be sure you are worth following. In 2 Tim 3:10, Paul wrote, “”But thou hast fully known my […]
The Day of Christ is at Hand, 2 Thes 2:1-12
In 2 Thes 2:2, Paul wrote, “the day of Christ is at hand.” In 2 Thes 2:1-12 he described some things that will happen as we approach the second coming of Jesus Christ. Men will be troubled – 2 Thes 2:1-2 – he warned the Thessalonians to not be “soon shaken in mind, or […]
When Your Spirit is Overwhelmed, Ps 142:1-7
In Ps 142:3, David wrote, “my spirit was overwhelmed within me.” In Ps 142:6, he said, “I am brought very low.” A fair number of good people whom I know are overwhelmed right now. There seems to be an oppressive spirit attempting to discourage and defeat good men and women. Here’s what to do when […]
The Lord Directs You, 2 Thes 3:5
According to 2 Thes 3:5, after you are saved the Lord directs you. The Lord directs: Your heart – 2 Thes 3:5. The Lord directs your heart. He directs your heart into the love of God. Before we were saved we were ungodly sinners and enemies of God [Rom 5:6-10]. We need the Lord to […]
Three Spiritual Connections, 1 Cor 6:17
When you are saved, you are joined in a couple of spiritual connections. And when you are saved and married, you have a third spiritual union. These spiritual connections must be understood and safeguarded. You are spiritually connected to Jesus – 1 Cor 6:17, He that is joined to the Lord is one spirit. […]
Paul’s Thankfulness, Exhortation, and Prayer, 2 Thes 1:1-12
In the first chapter of Paul’s second epistle to the Thessalonians, Paul thanks God for them, exhorts them and prays for them. In this lesson, we will study what Paul was thankful for, what he exhorted them to do, and what he prayed for. He opened his letter with his typical greeting for grace and […]
Seek the Lord, Ps 34:8-10
Ps 34:8-10 says, “They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.” When you seek the Lord, you find: His power – Rom 1:16; 1 Cor 1:18 the gospel is the power of God unto salvation; the preaching of the cross is the power of God. God is the one who must save […]
Dealing With Pride, Prov 21:4
According to Prov 21:4, pride is something we all have to contend with. No matter who you are, you have a problem with pride or you will have a problem with pride at some point and in some way. This sermon will help you know what to do about it. When you deal with pride: […]
New Year Resolutions, 2 Cor 5:17
We’re getting ready to start a new year. It’s now that people generally start making new year resolutions. Since there are some new things we get with salvation, there are some new things we should be doing with our salvation. When you get saved you are a New Creature in Christ [2 Cor 5:17]. Old […]
First and Second Coming of Jesus, Matt 3:1-4
At Christmas time, people generally remember the birth of Jesus Christ and, therefore, his first coming. He is coming again. In this lesson, we will compare the first and second coming of Jesus. Similarities in the first and second coming of Jesus: Preceded by a forerunner – Jesus was preceded by John the Baptist at […]