Before Jesus Returns Matt. 24:42-44
Before Jesus Returns Matt. 24:42-44 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Matt 24:42-44 Jesus instructed his disciples to “be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” Doctrinally, this command applies to the Second Coming of Jesus rather than to the rapture as you can see from the […]
Children Obey Your Parents Eph.6:1-3
Ephesians 6:1-3 Children Obey Your Parents CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul gives great advice on family relations. The exhortation is to fathers and children – the obedience and honor is to Mom and Dad. Often dads leave the spiritual training to mom – Big mistake. It is the dad’s responsibility. Ok, he starts out to kids. […]
Mystery of the Church Eph.5:30-32
Ephesians 5:30-32 Mystery of the Church CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The following verses in order unveil for you the mystery of the church. You can see clearly the foreknowledge of God in the design of the church.
Wives Submit Eph. 5:22-33
Ephesians 5:22-33 Wives Submit CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The modern movements are just that. They are modern and they are movements. They move you away from that which is RIGHT. A lot of people aren’t going to listen until they see God and then they’ll straighten up. Most are self-willed and covetous: “I like it;” “I want […]
Filled with the Spirit Eph.5:18b-21
Ephesians 5:18b-21Filled With the Spirit CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We are commanded to be filled with the Spirit; it is not an option. Preacher – to refuse to be filled with the Spirit is as wicked as being drunk. Clarification – being filled with the Spirit is not the same as being baptized by the Holy […]
Don’t Drink Eph. 5:15-18a
Ephesians 5:15-18a Don’t Drink CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Christians are not to drink alcohol. There’s a contrast here between being drunk with wine and being filled with the Spirit. Tells you plainly, “Be not drunk…” I can tell you Paul’s right. Booze is not for Christians. The excess is IN the wine, not in how much you […]
Children of Light Eph. 5:6-14
Ephesians 5:6-14 Children of Light CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you got saved, Christ called you out of darkness and into light, I Pet 2:9. Compare Jn 1:4-5, Jn 8:12, Ps 119:105, 130. The people who don’t get saved stay in darkness, Jn 3:19. So once you get saved and you are in the light, there are […]
Inheritance in the Kingdom Eph.5:1-5
Ephesians 5:1-5 Inheritance in the Kingdom CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO To have an inheritance in the kingdom of God, you must: Follow God as dear children – like a child follows his dad (v. 1) Walk in love (v. 2) – there’s no profit if you don’t 1 Cor 13 – walking in love stems from Rom 12:1-2 Keep […]
Just Let Bitterness Go, Eph 4:31-32
Ephesians 4:31-32 Just Let It Go CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Christians today can be very bitter about some things. So Paul gives a great admonition on how to get past all that. You’ve got to put away some things and that can be mighty tough. He tells us to put away: Bitterness Wrath Anger Clamor Evil […]
Sins against the Spirit Eph.4:30
Ephesians 4:30 Sins Against the Spirit CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are a number of sins against the Spirit: Primary danger right after getting saved, when you want to surrender to the Holy Spirit and Satan does everything he can to counterfeit the work of the Holy Spirit so that you will surrender your will to the […]