Pray for Practical Wisdom Jas 1:5
Pray for Practical Wisdom James 1: 5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We pray for many things. When we are working for the Lord, we are to pray for wisdom in addition to the other things for which we pray. We need practical wisdom to accomplish the work God has given us to do. With practical wisdom: […]
Good Success Jos 1:8
Good Success Jos 1: 8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The way to be prosperous and have good success is found in Jos 1:8. Before we expound this text, though, we need to consider some ways that men and women try to have success but fail. You will never be a success: Pretending to be something that […]
God’s Way of Building His Temple 1 Chr 28:11-21
God’s Way of Building His Temple 1 Chr.28:11-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Chr 28:11-21 we see God’s way of building his temple. This passage is David’s communication to Solomon concerning building the temple in Jerusalem. From this passage we learn three important things about how God builds his temple in the Lord [Eph […]
When He Is Old Prov 22:6
When He Is Old Prov. 22: 6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We understand that Prov 22:6 is a principle, not a promise. However, we want to stress four words from this verse that are often overlooked. They are “when he is old.” That’s not when he is a teenager, or when he is a young adult. […]
The Best Thing for Mothers Prov. 31:30
The Best Thing for Mothers Prov. 31: 30 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This is Mothers Day and we usually give our mothers special attention on this day. The best thing you can do for your mother is to: Praise a mother who fears God – Prov 31:30 – she’s not a society woman, trying to impress […]
God’s Ministers in God’s Temple 1 Cor 3:1-23
God’s Ministers in God’s Temple 1 Cor. 3: 1-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul was dealing with carnal Christians in Corinth. They walked as men [1 Cor 3:3]. Hence, they were not walking in the Spirit [Gal 5:16]. They had trouble with three things that are common problems for carnal Christians: Envy – Jas 3:13-16 Strife […]
Turn Not Aside After Vain Things 1 Sam 12:20-22
1 Sam 12 20-22 Turn Not Aside After Vain Things CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We’ve been talking about how to keep following the Lord and not turn aside. We first preached that we must fear the Lord. This is fearing him; not being afraid of him. Being afraid of God amounts to being afraid of the […]
Abigail’s Good Understanding 1 Sam 25:2-38
1 Sam 25 2-38 Abigail’s Good Understanding CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 25, we read about Abigail. She is described in 1 Sam 25:3 as “a woman of good understanding and of a beautiful countenance.” Before we consider how her good understanding was manifested in this chapter, let’s look at whom she married. Nabal […]
Thyself Hast Decided It 1 Ki 20:40
1 Ki 20 40 Thyself Hast Decided It CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO During the reign of the kings, it was common for people to appear before the king for judgment [2 Sam 15:6; 1 Ki 3:16-28]. In 1 Ki 20:35-43, a prophet disguised himself and waited for King Ahab to pass by, so he could present […]
Contrasts Between God and Man 1 Cor 2:1-16
1 Cor 2 1-16 A Comparison Between God and Man CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Paul came to the Corinthians to declare the testimony of God [1 Cor 2:1], he simply preached “Jesus Christ, and him crucified,” [1 Cor 2:2]. He didn’t try to impress them with his wisdom; rather he tried to establish them in […]