The Bond
The Bond CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the New Testament there are three different bonds that can exceedingly benefit or drastically deteriorate a church. They are the bonds of peace, of perfectness and of iniquity. The bond of peace – Eph 4:1-3 – this is the result of the unity of the Spirit. You have to […]
Centered and Balanced Life
Maintaining Your Balance in Life Prov. 11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This sermon on the centered and balanced life is going to be much easier to follow by listening to the audio than it is by reading the notes. The notes are more of an outline for the sermon than they are a transcript. The balanced […]
The Remnant and Resurrection of Israel, Rom 11:5, 15
There are three main themes that we will study in Romans 11. They are the remnant of Israel, the resurrection of Israel and the salvation of Israel. Today, we will study the first two of these doctrines. The remnant of Israel – Rom 11:1-5 – when Jesus returns in 2 Thes 1:7-10, he comes in […]
Our Relationship to God Jn. 1:12
Our Relationship to God Jn. 1:12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We must understand our relationship to God if we are ever going to fully appreciate what he’s done for us and what we can do for him. Our relationship to God is patterned after Jesus’ relationship to God while he was here on earth. In our […]
Commentary on Romans 11, Rom 11:1-36
Romans 11 should be studied in one lesson, first, so that the point Paul is making can be fully understood. Therefore, this week we will read the entire chapter and comment on it verse by verse as we read it. In the next lesson(s) we will outline the chapter and teach its main themes. The […]
Children of Light in Darkness Eph. 5:8
Children of Light in Darkness Eph. 5:8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When the Lord saved us he made us children of light. He called out of darkness into his marvelous light [1 Pet 2:9]. Jesus said in Jn 12:46, “whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.” See also Acts 26:18 and 2 Cor […]
Healers, 2 Thes 2:9
So, what’s the deal with modern-day healers? They are fakes. We realize, when we give you a straight answer that runs contrary to your way of thinking, it comes as an affront to your own personal experience. Many people profess to have witnessed real healing miracles at the hands of men with the “gift of […]
Authorities In Your Life Gen 41:37-40
Authority Gen 41:37-40 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO All men and women are under authority and there are good consequences for yielding or bad consequences for disobeying the authorities in our lives. When Joseph was promoted to “rule” in Egypt, he was still under authority [Gen 41:40-41]. He was set over all the land of Egypt by […]
Spiritual Growth Col. 1:9
Spiritual Growth Col. 1:9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Paul wrote to the Colossians he told them that he prayed for several things concerning their spiritual growth. The things for which he prayed are the same things that we need for our spiritual growth. Our spiritual growth involves: Knowing God’s will – Col 1:9 – while […]
The Gospel to the Gentiles, Rom 10:14-21
Romans chapter 10 is a transition chapter from the end of chapter 9 to the full content of chapter 11. At the end of chapter 9 Paul concludes that Gentiles attained the righteousness of God because they received it by faith. Israel, on the other hand, tried to attain the righteousness of God by the […]