Kept Myself From Mine Iniquity II Sam 22:21-25
Kept Myself from Mine Iniquity II Sam 22:21-25 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Our text is 2 Sam 22:21-25. In this Old Testament passage David speaks of “my righteousness,” and “my cleanness” – in the New Testament, by contrast, we need the righteousness of Jesus Christ – however, there is a principle in 2 Sam 21:24 that […]
That Which Seemeth Him Good II Sam10:12
That Which Seemeth Him Good II Sam10:12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Joab led the armies of Israel to fight against the Ammonites and the Syrians [2 Sam 10:6]. When Joab saw how the Ammonites and the Syrians put the battle in array he divided his forces and put some of them under his command to fight […]
The Furtherance of the Gospel Gal. 4:1-11
The Furtherance of the Gospel Phil. 1:12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul’s life was the preaching of the gospel. He said, “For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!” [1 Cor 9:16] So, everything he […]
Comparing a Son and a Servant Gal. 4:1-11
In Chapter Four, Paul uses three examples to convince the Galatians that they do not need to go back under the law in order to be saved or to stay saved. In Gal 4:1-11, Paul uses the example of comparing a son and a servant. A son is like a servant until he is old […]
David Encouraged Himself in the Lord 1Sam. 30:1-6
David Encouraged Himself in the Lord 1Sam. 30:1-6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO David was shocked when he saw Ziklag burned. His family was gone, his city was burned, his possessions were stolen, his men were against him and he was away from his country. He was literally all alone. He was discouraged because of the decision […]
The People In Your Life Job 42:10-11
The People in Your Life Job 42:10-11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Job 42:10-11, we find four groups of people in your life about whom we will preach today: your friends, family, familiars and foes. Friends – Job 42:10 – “friends” – these are the ones who are as close to you as family or even […]
Seed Of Abraham Gal. 3:15-29
The question that Paul asks prior to this passage is “Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?” [Galatians 3:2]. In answer to his question he states in Gal 3:14, “that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” Paul’s perspective on this is after […]
He That Ruleth His Spirit Prov.16:32
He That Ruleth His Spirit Prov.16:32 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to Prov 16:32, he that ruleth his spirit [is better] than he that taketh a city. This shows how strong a man must be to rule his spirit. We are emotional beings and our emotions affect our spirits. In other words, for a man to […]
Great Riches Prov. 13: 7
Great Riches Prov. 13: 7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There is a seeming paradox in Prov 13:7 which says, there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. That statement doesn’t make logical sense. Like so many things with God this statement is absolutely contrary to the world’s philosophy of how to get great riches. […]
Blessed With Faithful Abraham Gal. 3:1-14
After Paul had preached the gospel to the Galatians, someone else, who was obviously a law abiding Jew, persuaded the Galatians that they had to keep the law in order to be blessed with faithful Abraham [Gal 3:9]. Those preaching this perverted gospel believed that people who keep the law are considered children of Abraham […]