How To Handle Bad News
How To Handle Bad News Job 1: 12-22 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Job 1:13-22, Job received the worst news anyone has ever received. Here’s how to handle that kind of bad news: Bless the Name of the Lord – Job 1:21 he is worthy to be praised – God is good – whatever you do, don’t […]
To Live or Die Phil. 1:21-26
Philippians 1:21-26 To Live or Die CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul’s life is so tied to Christ’s that he would rather die than live so that he could be with Him. He said in v. 21, “To die is gain.” In v. 23, he said, “to be with Christ, which is FAR BETTER.” Now how could […]
The Fall Out Phil. 1:12-20
The Fall Out Philippians 1:12-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul got locked up because of preaching the gospel and disobeying the Holy Spirit’s warning. There was some fall out. In Antioch– he could have complained, “Is this anyway to treat the preacher?” “What did I do to deserve this?” So forth. He also could have looked […]
Inhibiting the Work of Salvation
Inhibiting the Work of Salvation Phil. 2:12-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Salvation is not by works, but once you are saved, once God is in you, then you have to work out what God is working in you. But many Christians don’t do this. Here are some things that inhibit your ability to work out your […]
My Prayer For You All Phil. 1:9-11
Philippians 1: 9-11 My Prayer for You All CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul prayed that God would do for the Philippians certain very specific things in their lives. My prayer for you is the same: That your love would abound In knowledge connected with truth (Bible) and your relationship with the Lord – Jn 14:23, I […]
Encouraging Words Phil. 1:3-8
Philippians 1:3-8 Encouraging Words CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul was encouraged by the Philippian saints and these words should be both an encouragement to us and an example to us on how we can encourage others. He was encouraged by them by their: Remembrance (v. 3) He remembered them regularly and thanked God for them “I […]
Bishops and Deacons Phil. 1:1-2
Bishops and Deacons Philippians 1:1-2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The only two scriptural offices in the church are the bishops and deacons. The bishop is the overseer. Acts 1:20 Phil 1:1 I Tim 3:1,2, qualified Titus 1:7, qualified I Pet 2:25, comes from Jesus There is not an ecclesiastical hierarchy. The bishop is also called elder: Elders can be […]
Why Pray
Why Pray Luke 18: 1-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you think about how omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent God is, why pray? What’s the use of praying? The Lord wants it – Lk 18:1, 1 Thes 5:17 – it is a great way to have fellowship with him, 1 Jn 1:3-7 – and it is […]
Seeking Counsel
Seeking Counsel Proverbs 20: 5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO From this passage you see 4 very simple things to consider when seeking counsel. Counsel is in the heart – so it is not something superficial, but something lodged deep in the heart of men. Counsel is like deep water – so you are going to have […]
Elections
Elections Romans 13: 1-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO People want to affect the political process with their contributions and their votes. However, while these things are important to the “political process” they should never overshadow your Biblical understanding of government, prophecy or your need to pray. Consider these passages from the Bible: The powers that be […]