As Against A Thief

The Betrayal of the Lord Jesus Christ Matt 26 47-56 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The world has a twisted impression of Jesus Christ as did the Pharisees.  Jesus had come to give them liberty and all they could see is that he was stealing their followers.  As men believed on him...

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Supporting Missionaries, Phil 4:15-23

Philippians 4:15-23 Supporting Missionaries CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul was a missionary Acts 13.  We talk about his missionary journeys.  At this point in his letter to the Philippians, he is thanking them for money and in doing so, shows why and how we should support missionaries. How: Through the church...

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Do Like Paul, Phil 4:9-14

Philippians 4:9-14 Do Like Paul CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul’s life was exemplary.  He was not ashamed to tell us to follow him.  He told the Philippians that whether they learned, received, heard or saw these things in his life, they were to do them.  From him we can learn how...

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An Altar at Shechem

An Altar at Shechem Gen 12: 1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Cities and regions in the Bible can be very significant because of the events that took place there.  Shechem is no exception.  When Abraham built an altar at Shechem, he established a type of the altar that you commonly see...

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Isaiah 2:6-9 Why God Forsook Jerusalem

Why God Forsook Jerusalem Isaiah 2: 6-9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the last lesson, we saw all the blessings promised to Jerusalem and Judah at the Second Coming of Jesus.  Now, Isaiah switches to a vision in which God forsakes the house of Jacob.  By studying other scriptures, we...

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What Are You Thinking About Phil. 4:8

Philippians 4:8 What Are You Thinking About CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Oh that mind!  How rarely it is thinking about the stuff that God wants us thinking about.  We just have to develop the habit of thinking about the right things.  Of course, you can claim II Cor 10:1-3 for that...

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Quit Worrying Phil. 4:6-7

Philippians 4:6-7 Quit Worrying CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO  A lot of people we meet are concerned and careful about something – many things.  It is in the nature of humans to worry.  Worrying is a sin and reveals a lack of trust in God and a lack of gratitude and a...

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Wise Counsel for Christians Phil. 4:1-5

Philippians 4:1-5 Wise Counsel for Christians CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO  THE LORD IS AT HAND.  Paul is writing to help these Christians out and so he gives them wise counsel.  He can, and they will receive it because they are: Dearly beloved  I Cor 13, [Charity edifieth]; Longed  for; his converts –...

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The Glorified Body Phil. 3:20-21

 The Glorified Body Philippians 3:20-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Knowing that you are going to get a glorified body affects your: Conversation – Positionally, Eph 2:6, Affectionately,Col 3:1-2, Doctrinally, II Pet 3:11 Hope – Looking for and talking about the return of Jesus Christ Physical Nature – I Cor 15, mortality,...

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Ensamples or Enemies Phil. 3:15-19

Ensamples or Enemies Philippians 3:15-19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO  You can follow an ensample (v. 17).  An ensample is more than an example because it is the thing and not just like the thing.  For instance, a sample size toothpaste is an ensample because it is exactly the same product as...

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