Ebenezer, 1 Sam 7:1-12
1 Sam 7:1-12 Ebenezer CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 7:1-12, Ebenezer is the stone that was placed for a memorial in Israel. It is very significant because it represents the day and the battle in which the Lord helped Israel against the Philistines. His help, though, was predicated upon Israel doing some things in […]
I Will Never Leave Thee Heb.13: 5-6
I Will Never Leave Thee Heb.13: 5-6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Herein lays one of the greatest promises in the entire Bible. The Lord will never leave us or forsake us. In its immediate context we see some implications of this verse that should change our lives. This one statement offers perhaps the greatest solution to […]
Effective Communication James 1:19
Effective Communication James 1:19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In relationships, like marriages, effective communication is vital to understanding and happiness. To be effective you must: Listen – Jas 1:19 you are to be swift to hear, and slow to speak. You can’t hear if you are preparing your answer rather than listening. Prov 18:13 says, “He […]
Memorial Day Acts 22:19-20
Memorial Day Acts 22:19-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of […]
Mystery of Godliness 1 Tim. 3:14-16
Mystery of Godliness 1 Tim. 3:14-16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This lesson is predominately about the mystery of godliness in 1 Tim 3:16. However, we will first consider the house of God in 1 Tim 3:15. People often refer to the church building as “the house of God.” It’s not bad to say that, since […]
The Spirit of the Lord in the Old Testament
1 Sam 16:13-14 The Spirit of the Lord CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Old Testament the Spirit of the Lord was very active in men’s lives. When David was anointed to be the successor king to Saul, the Spirit of God came on him and remained. Even in the affair with Bathsheba, the Spirit did […]
Overwhelmed Luke 10:38-42
Overwhelmed Luke 10:38-42 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You get overwhelmed when you are stressed, cumbered, careful and troubled about many things. Oftentimes, you bring these things on yourself; sometimes you can’t control them. When you are feeling overwhelmed, you can bite your fingernails, post your trouble on Facebook so others can see the shape you’re in, […]
Deacons 1 Tim. 3:8-13
Deacons 1 Tim. 3: 8-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After Paul wrote about the qualities of pastors, he gave Timothy a list of qualities for deacons. Since deacons are an extension of the pastor’s ministry [Acts 6:1-7], it follows that their qualities should be very similar to that of pastors. That’s why Paul starts this list […]
Watering 1 Cor. 3:6-8
Watering 1 Cor. 3:6-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Concerning souls, we often talk of sowing the seed and harvesting the fruit. We rarely expound on watering. However, watering is what Apollos did in 1 Cor 3:6-8. So, watering is necessary when dealing with souls. Therefore, we must discuss it. Sowing the seed is a matter of […]
The Character of Abigail, 1 Sam 25:1-31
1 Sam 25:1-31 The Character of Abigail CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Abigail is a wonderful woman and her character is the kind that should be emulated by women and desired by men. The character of Abigail is seen in her: Understanding – 1 Sam 25:3 – this is best demonstrated in v.28-31, so we will cover […]