The Results of Unbelief I Thess. 2:13

The Results of Unbelief I Thess. 2:13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The results of unbelief are: Ineffectualness – 1 Thes 2:13 The word works effectually in you that believe.  Mk 11:23-24 unbelief makes prayer ineffectual.  In Matt 17:20 unbelief made attempted healing ineffectual.  Therefore, unbelief makes the power of the word of God ineffectual.  For instance, […]

Pauls Desire to Preach at Rome, Rom 1:8-17

In Rom 1:8-17 we see Pauls desire to preach at Rome.  He had been praying for them for quite some time and hoped that through preaching the gospel he might establish their faith in Christ and have some fruit among them. Paul’s desire to preach at Rome was motivated by: Their widespread testimony – Rom […]

Prayer Before a Conference Eph. 3:20-21

Prayer Before a Conference Eph.3:20-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO As we get ready for our two upcoming conferences here, we need to know about prayer before a conference.  Dr. Sam Gipp will be preaching January 31 through February 3, 2016.  And then Pastor Joel Logan will be preaching our missions conference February 27 through March 2, […]

What Preaching Jesus Entails, Acts 28:23

When you consider preaching it helps to understand fully what preaching Jesus entails.  There’s a lot to it.  Today we are going to look at what Paul and some of his fellow preachers did when they went about preaching Jesus.  Preaching Jesus entails: Speaking – Acts 16:32 – to speak is to utter words.  These […]

Heartfelt Thanksgiving Luke 17:11-19

Heartfelt Thanksgiving Luke 17:11-19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Thankfulness or the lack thereof will affect your relationship to God.  Heartfelt thanksgiving not only affects God but it also affects you.  Heartfelt thanksgiving to God is characterized by: Returning to God – Lk 17:15 – the Samaritan leper turned back.  In Lk 17:18 he returned to give […]

Growing Up In The Ministry Eph. 4:11-16

Growing Up In The Ministry Eph. 4:11-16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Today’s message on growing up in the ministry encourages you to go from growing up in spiritual childhood to increasing in spiritual maturity.  When you get saved, you are a child.  We are called children of God and sons of God.  As newborn babes we […]

Pauls Authority, Rom 1:1-7

Paul began this letter with his greeting and stated authority for writing this letter to the Romans, since he wasn’t the one who had led them to the Lord like he had the Corinthians [1 Cor 4:15] or the Thessalonians [1 Thes 1:5, 2:13].  Pauls authority was clearly established in the opening of this letter.  […]

Comfort John 14

Comfort John 14  CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There is hardly a time in life that we don’t need to be comforted.  Little children need to be comforted when they are sick or hurting, and adults need to be comforted when they are sad or grieving.  Where do we need to turn for comfort?  When you […]

Observe My Ways Prov.23:26

Observe My Ways Prov.23:26 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Prov 23:26, Solomon said, “My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.”  In their youth, sons generally give their hearts to their fathers and also observe their ways.  That’s the time to instill in them the training that you hope they will […]

Overview of Romans

As we begin the study of Paul’s epistle to the Romans, we will start with an overview of Romans.  Each chapter is divided into its major components.  Here are the verses and topics: Rom 1:1-7 – Paul’s apostleship and separation unto the gospel. Rom 1:8-16 – Paul’s desire to preach the gospel in Rome. Rom […]