Afraid of God 1 Chron-13:1-12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO David had a noble idea to move the ark of God from Kirjathjearim to the place he had prepared for it in Jerusalem.  All Israel was behind the move.  So they carried the ark of God on a new cart [1 Sam...

The Higher Powers Rom.13:1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO As Christians, we are to be subject unto the higher powers.  Even though our king is Jesus and our Lord is God we are to submit ourselves to every ordinance of man.  This passage tells us why.  Higher powers are ordained of God...

Strengthen the Things Which Remain Rev. 3:2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When something is crumbling in your life, strengthen the things which remain.  There is a tendency when something is going awry to devote all of your attention and strength to the problem.  And then here’s what happens.  The things...

The Desirability of Biblical Wisdom Prov. 3:13-26 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Biblical wisdom comes from the Bible.  There are several of its benefits described in Prov 3 which make it desirable.  Wisdom is desirable because of its: Preciousness – Prov 3:13-15 – Biblical wisdom is more precious than rubies.  We talk...

One Body in Christ Rom. 12:3-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The body of Christ is comprised of every person who is saved.  Like our physical bodies, we are one body in Christ, though we are many members.  In the body of Christ, members have: Different offices – Rom 12:3-5 – just...

Vision Prov. 29:18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Often the word vision in the Bible is a reference to something perceived in a dream or something supernaturally revealed to a prophet.  According to Prov 29:18, the law is “vision” for us and those who keep the law are happy.  We find the...

Sincerity 1 Peter 2:1-2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Sincere means: 1 without deceit, pretense [a false claim or profession], or hypocrisy; truthful; straightforward; honest 2 being the same in actual character as in outward appearance; genuine; real 3 not adulterated [Webster’s New World Dictionary].  I heard a preacher make reference to...

Their Souls Were Knit 1 Sam. 18:1 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David after the victory over Goliath and the Philistines.  What knit their souls together? Their faith – 1 Sam 14:6, 10-12; 1 Sam 16:18; 1 Sam 17:45-47 – they...

Will of God Rom. 12:1-2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Rom 12:1-2 Paul writes about the will of God.  The will of God is the same for every Christian and, as we will see, his will is specifically stated in the Bible. The plan of God, on the other hand, is different for each...

Straightening Out A Mess Ruth 1-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Elimelech’s name means “my God is king.” Naomi’s means “pleasant.”  They lived in Bethlehemjudah [the house of bread in Judah].  They got off to a good start.  Yet they had run to Moab to get away from a famine.  You don’t...