Return to God Amos 4:6
Return to God Amos 4:6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Israel had forsaken the Lord for their idols. And so the Lord brought trouble to them to get them to repent and return to God. He brought them hunger from a lack of food, yet they did not return to God [Amos 4:6]. He sent them drought […]
Sons of God, Rom 8:14-25
When we get saved we become the sons of God [Jn 1:12] through our new birth in Jesus Christ. Our birth as sons of God involves three things that are discussed in the middle of Rom 8. These three things are our adoption, our inheritance and our redemption. As sons of God we receive: Our […]
Christ’s Gifts to Men Eph. 4:11a
Ephesians 4:11a Christ’s Gifts to Men CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Christ gave himself and then when he left he gave some men to help the body of Christ. He also gave us grace to do our function in the body (v. 7). Every one of us has been given grace that was measured out to us […]
Captivity Captive Eph. 4:7-10
Ephesians 4:7-10 Captivity Captive CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Captivity captive is a reference to Jesus resurrecting the souls of the OT saints at his own resurrection. They had been held in Abraham’s Bosom until then. Old Testament: New Testament:
Children Ministry Mk 10:14
Children Ministry Mk 10:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Children’s ministries are vital to the ministry of a local church. Men and women who work with children are a blessing to the Lord and to the church. Sometimes youth workers get the idea that they are just glorified babysitters or that they are there to keep the […]
There’s Just One Eph.4:4-6
Ephesians 4:4-6 Theres Just One CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Eph 4:4-6, the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace from v. 3 are maintained when everybody is in agreement about the doctrines in v. 4-6. The trouble is that God says, “There is just one,” but men have come up with many more which […]
A Worthly Walk Eph. 4:1-3
Ephesians 4:1-3 A Worthly Walk CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you got saved, God called you to a special job. This job is your vocation. Paul wanted the Ephesians to walk worthy of that call – I Tim 1:9; Phil 3:14. We are all called to pray (Lk 18:1), all called to witness (Acts 1:8), all […]
The Riches of His Glory Eph.3:13-21
Ephesians 3:13-21 The Riches of His Glory CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Ephesians 3:13-21, Paul ended up in jail for preaching the gospel and preaching to Gentiles. He tells them in v. 13, “Don’t sweat it” this was for your glory. Like Joseph said about being in jail in Egypt for his brothers: “God meant it […]
Deacons Acts 6:1-7
Deacons Acts 6:1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Deacons were added as an office in the church because of the temporal needs of the congregation that needed attention. The charge to the deacons is found in Acts 6:1-7. The office is a spiritual office in a practical ministry – in other words the burdens of the ministry […]
I Was Strengthened Dan.10:19
I Was Strengthened Dan.10:19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are times when we need to be strengthened, when we have lost our courage and our grit and we are ready to throw in the towel. What are some of the things the Lord gives us to strengthen us? We are strengthened by: His words – Dan […]